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What's It About
Maia is the only son of the fourth wife of the Emperor of the Elflands. Following his mother's premature death, the Emperor (not the most loving of fathers) banishes him to a household in the middle of nowhere to be mentored by an abusive cousin. And then one morning Maia wakes up to the news that his father and brothers are dead – killed in an airship crash – and that he is now the Emperor of the Elflands.
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I'm not really doing this scene justice by cherry-picking this little moment, but Maia's reaction to the model bridge is my favourite bit of the novel:
Maia barely heard the ensuing discussion, vehement though it was. He was too entranced by the model. As he looked closer, he could see that there were tiny people among the houses: a woman hanging laundry, a man weeding his vegetable garden, two children playing hider and seeker. There was even a tiny tabby cat sunning itself in a window. On the road toward the bridge, a wagon pulled by two dappled horses had stopped while the driver rummaged for something beneath his seat. Looking to the other side of the river, Maia suddenly spotted the cowherd among the cows, and he barely restrained a crow of delight. The cowherd, goblin-dark, was sitting cross-legged beneath the only tree in the pasture and playing a flute, so carefully rendered that each fingerhole was distinctly visible.
Should I Read It?
I remarked on the Coode Street podcast that The Goblin Emperor had a Downton Abbey vibe. But what I should have said is that I haven't been this emotionally engaged with a fantasy novel since Guy Gavriel Kay's Tigana. And whether that statement resonates with you or not, this is a book that earns every tear and laugh it elicits from the reader.
While I appreciated the way Addison cleverly interweaves discussions about class, gender, race and sexuality into a novel that deals with power and privilege, there are three aspects of The Goblin Emperor that, for me, had the strongest impact.
First off, I loved that this was a book about a boy and his deep love for his mother. It's clear that the premature death of the Empress left a psychic scar on Maia:
If he could simply have lain down and died of grief, he would have. His mother had been the world to him, and although she had done her best to prepare him, he had been too young fully to understand what death meant—until she was gone, and the great, raw, gaping hole in his heart could not be filled or patched or mended. He looked for her everywhere, even after he had been shown her body—looked and looked and she could not be found.
Unable to deal with his grief as a boy, Maia continues to struggle with that pain ten years later. But while he can no longer afford the tears, now that he is Emperor, he will do everything in his power to redeem her memory in the eyes of those who dismissed her as a "goblin" and not worthy of marrying his father (the previous Emperor). Obviously, class and gender plays a pivotal role in how Maia's mother was treated by her husband and his cohorts. But what deeply affected me was how Maia's remembrances of his mother – burdened with sadness and anger at how she was treated – very much highlights the sort of person she was, that is a woman deeply appreciative of her culture, which she tries to pass onto Maia, and a mother who experienced a deep bond with her son, unblemished by cynicism, court politics and the Machiavellian plans of others.
I also enjoyed Addison's exploration of friendship. Again, class and power play a major role in this aspect of the novel. Specifically, Addison questions whether people of privilege can ever truly have long-term relationships with those who are on a lower rung of society's ladder. In the case of Maia, he finds himself bonding with his bodyguards and his secretary and yet is deeply upset at how his friendship isn't so much rejected as reluctantly set aside. As his bodyguards explain, their job is to protect him until death (literally) and any sort of true friendship will get in the way of that duty. In the end, Maia comes to the following realisation while discussing the issue with his bodyguards:
Almost breathless with his own ferocity, Maia said, "It is true that we cannot be friends in the commonly understood sense, but I have never in all my life had such a friend, and I do not think I ever will. I am the emperor. I can't. But that doesn't mean I can't have friends at all, just that they can't be that sort of friend. I believe that the Adremaza meant his advice for the best, but he was cruelly wrong. I do not ask, or expect, you to be friends with me as you are friends with other mazei, or other soldiers in the Untheileneise Guard. But it … it's silly to deny that we hold each other in affection." He stopped, swallowed hard. "If, of course, you do."
"Of course we do," Beshelar said, using the plural rather than the formal.
"For my part," Cala said, "I have never been able to stop thinking of you as—you are right, not as a friend, exactly, but … I would die for you, Serenity, and not only because I swore an oath."
"As would I," said Beshelar.
Maia blinked hard and said, "Then we will be a different sort of friends. The sort we CAN be. All right?"
And finally there's the fact that Maia gets to commission the building of a bridge. A good chunk of the plot is devoted to Maia's desire to do something constructive with his power. And that moment when he sees that model bridge, and all those model people, and the model cow and the model kids (quoted above)… well, it gives me goosebumps just describing it. Yes, the notion of erecting a bridge might come across as an obvious metaphor – because isn't Maia himself a bridge between the Goblin and Elf Empires, being a child of mixed blood? – but in actuality it's a demonstration of a ruler who genuinely wants to improve the conditions for all his people and not just the select few.
The book does have its flaws. While bad things happen to Maia during his rule, they're all resolved quickly and with only a modicum of fuss. And in the great scheme of thing Maia sacrifices little to get what he wants (though I'm sure he would disagree with me). Also his constant angst and doubt at his own abilities becomes tiring after a while. I understand why it's there, but there comes a point when you want to grab the young Emperor by the scruff and bellow at him that he's already proven his competence that he needs to stop with the self-deprecation and the false modesty. That he needs to get a backbone.
But these issues are minor. Overall this is an emotional engaging and beautifully written novel that, unlike so much fantasy around it, is entirely self-contained. What's more remarkable is that somehow, in among all the recent crap, The Goblin Emperor was nominated for a Hugo award. And what that shows is that great fiction, fiction that speak to us intellectually and emotionally, will rise above the agendas and conspiracy fueled paranoia of Sad and Rabid Puppies.


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Right. I like this T-shirt, but here it is: "ATRIUMS" IS NOT A WORD. THE PLURAL OF ATRIUM IS ATRIA1 DOESN'T ANYONE ELSE CARE??!!!
Right. I like this T-shirt, but here it is: "ATRIUMS" IS NOT A WORD. THE PLURAL OF ATRIUM IS ATRIA1 DOESN'T ANYONE ELSE CARE??!!!
he he he
I care. I'm a spelling & grammar nazi. I have too healthy a love for the English language to just shrug when it's butchered.
On a T-SHIRT, even. This WENT TO PRINT.
trying... to... Care!
yeah, someone already brought that up about a month ago.
Hey I tried to care! obviously I have my pet peves too (cough mirror pictures cough).
Seriously though I do care and I understand, this stuff can drive me crazy too, like there their they're, you're your, then than, effect affect, etc. I guess this isn't the same thing, but its similar. I suck at spelling.
someone actually complained that damn scientists had no question marks.
but yeah, misspelling sucks.
if you ever get someone that close to your chest in the heat of the moment and then stops making out with you because atrium isn't properly pluralized, let us know.
sounds like somebody needs some cough medicine
I care.
I could care less.
I think it's: I Couldn't care less, peru. Like, I care so little that there's no way I could care any less...
I could care less, but I don't care enough to care less. errr something.
no, I couldn't care any less than now.
i care. the spelling on this site is generally atrocious. they should have amended it before it went to print. however, with that said, i was completely apathetic about the whole damn-scientists-question-mark issue. and i'm employed as a professional editor, so usually the finer points of punctuation do actually matter to me quite a bit. but in that case i don't feel like it detracted from the message and overall coolness of the shirt. in the case of the MTA shirt though, "atriums" is just plain stupid.
they should correct it and reprint it. then the dumb ones will be collector's items. :P
I used to work as a copy editor. I learned that people hate the person who corrects all their mistakes, even if they have no choice.. If Threadless doesn't catch it before it goes to print, which is their job, then forget about it. I am a spelling nazi, but I also realize that a lot of people submitting have English as a second language.
hahaha alright well then... thanks katie. learn something new everyday about this beast the english lang. wow. damn. but still, in a medical reference?
"The atria of the heart are also called the auricles (the Latin auricula means little ear) because they resemble the floppy ears of a dog." (from MedTerms website)
I thought that was cute.
Really, guys, get a piece of masking tape and write "atria" on it and wear the shirt.
Anarchy! Anarchy!
Katie The Mofo - I stand corrected. I no longer have to cringe when I pull the T-shirt on. Cheers.
Spelling on this site does blow, though - the number of times you see someone telling a designer to 'loose' some element of their design. Jesus. I'll accept it from non-english speakers, obviously - I'd hate to see me try and write a post in Spanish.
unicron, this shirt is almost 2 years old you think you're the first one to point this out? 2 months after it was printed I got an email about this out. I thought you were right along with every one else, but you are wrong! It makes me smile to read that you still wore the shirt ever though you thought there was a grammar error. haha that's so funny! KatieTheMofo you are my new hero. If you were older I'd buy you a beer :)
actually, boys and girls, and i konw this is a lil late coming, but "atriums" is an aceppted plural form of "atrium." So, every one can quite freaking out about their being a "mizspelling" on this shirt. Its ok, accordding to the dictionnary. Maybe you all should double check this stuff before you start all your bashing. Cheers
You are trolling, right?
nope i care not
"actually, boys and girls, and i konw this is a lil late coming, but "atriums" is an aceppted plural form of "atrium." So, every one can quite freaking out about their being a "mizspelling" on this shirt. Its ok, accordding to the dictionnary. Maybe you all should double check this stuff before you start all your bashing. Cheers"
konw = know
aceppted = accepted
quite = quit
accordding = according
dictionnary = dictionary
- no , wait hang on - you've done this on purpose haven't you?
There was I thinking you were a moron - my mistake!
why am i the only person who hasn't picked up that "pulmonic" isn't a word?
it's "pulmonary". and i refuse to accept that "atriums" is a word. american spelling is the poo.
unicron, you forgot "their" and "mizspelling"...
even if it's a spoof, damn it, don't neglect
aren't there other things to worry about?
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Esplendor Mendoza, Maipu
- Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
- Swimming pool
Main amenities
- 118 guestrooms
- Casino
- 4 restaurants
- Full-service spa
- Indoor pool and outdoor pool
- Nightclub
- Free children's club
- Fitness center
- 24-hour business center
- Airport shuttle
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
What's around
- Bodega Giol (8-minute walk)
- Wine Museum (13-minute walk)
- Bodegas Lopez (27-minute walk)
- Bodega Penaflor (4.7 mi / 7.5 km)
- Bodega La Rural (5.2 mi / 8.3 km)
- Enrique Foster Winery (5.4 mi / 8.6 km)
- Chacras de Coria Town Square (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
- Achaval Ferrer Florida de Tupungato Winery (6.4 mi / 10.3 km)
- Navarro Correas Winery (6.5 mi / 10.4 km)
- Bodega Domaine St. Diego (6.5 mi / 10.5 km)
- Lagarde Winery (7.7 mi / 12.5 km)
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At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 118 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 6 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is 10 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Free children's club
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Free self parking
In the hotel
- Children's club (free)
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Free buffet breakfast
- 4 restaurants
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Snack bar/deli
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Casino
- Nightclub
- Arcade/game room
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 581
- Conference space size (meters) - 54
- One meeting room
- Conference center
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Hair salon
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 2011
- ATM/banking
- Terrace
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- 32-inch LCD TV
- Cable TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Also popular with travelers from the USA
Special features
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
DiningPedro del Castillo - Overlooking the garden, this bistro serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Jakie O - This cocktail bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Cafe Martinez - This café specializes in Argentinean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Questa Pizza - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
La Lucia - This wine bar specializes in Argentinean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Esplendor Mendoza, Maipu's small print
Also known as
- Esplendor Mendoza
- Esplendor Mendoza Hotel
- Esplendor Mendoza Hotel Maipu
- Esplendor Mendoza Maipu
- Esplendor Mendoza Argentina - Maipu
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
For transfers, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
- All citizens of Argentina will be charged the national value-added tax (21%) upon check-out. Foreigners on a tourist visa are exempt from this tax. To qualify for a tax exemption, tourists must present a valid passport and pay for the services rendered with a non-Argentine credit card or via bank transfer from another country. This tax exemption does not apply for stays over 90 days. In the case of cancelled bookings, the cancellation penalties paid by the traveler will also be subject to the national VAT (21%).
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for ARS 370 per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ARS 580 per vehicle (roundtrip)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
What's around Esplendor Mendoza, Maipu
- Bodega Giol (8-minute walk)
- Wine Museum (13-minute walk)
- Bodegas Lopez (27-minute walk)
- Bodega Penaflor (4.7 mi / 7.5 km)
- Bodega La Rural (5.2 mi / 8.3 km)
- Enrique Foster Winery (5.4 mi / 8.6 km)
- Chacras de Coria Town Square (6.3 mi / 10.2 km)
- Achaval Ferrer Florida de Tupungato Winery (6.4 mi / 10.3 km)
Getting around
- Mendoza (MDZ-Governor Francisco Gabrielli Intl.) 22-min drive
- Free self parking
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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You don't get to be headliners of the Nintendo Fusion Tour by being bashful&#Array; just ask Fall Out Boy. The power-rocking emo group were as outspoken a crew we ran across on our magic mystery tour. We got a chance to catch up with them the second night of the tour in downtown Detroit, Michigan, and Boy had plenty to say!
If you are a good lip-reader, or deaf, we apologize in advance for the seediest interview we've ever conducted with a rock band&#Array; Yeah, it's pretty out of control. Jessica Chobot, in her spiffy Reggie Fils-Aime (he's Nintendo of America's biggest bigwig) T-shirt heralding the onset of the "Reggie-lution," did the honors, but trust us&#Array; we don't know if we should be honored, or just run.
If you do discern the terms being used in the interview, and don't know what they mean, refrain from asking your neighborhood priest or the PTA. Just keep them to yourself, and then whisper them to someone on your deathbed. It'll be better than Rosebud, that's for sure.
Check out Fall Out Boy's video interview here.
Once we recovered from the Fall Out from the interview and an impromptu tour of the band's bus (yes, we got to snuggle in the bunks), we had to wait the entire night to see FOB rock the house&#Array;and that they did. Crowd-surfing was at an all-time high. So many bodies were pouring over the barrier we in the photo pit feared for our lives. Between the sonic onslaught from the band and the screaming throngs of fans chanting "number one with a bullet," we got an earful. But it was all worth it, as we're sure you'll agree.
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The Boys and Girls Club of Summerside implements federally-funded crime prevention project Strengthening Families Program
SUMMERSIDE, PEI, Nov. 9, 2016 /CNW/ - Today, Robert Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced that $1.19 million in federal funding has been made available under the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) for the crime prevention project Strengthening Families Program.
The Strengthening Families Program will address the priority issue of violence correlated with substance abuse among 120 Summerside and Prince County youth aged 12 to 17 and their families. The project focuses on strengthening family relationships and helping youth improve their social competencies by staying away from problem behaviour associated to violence and substance abuse.
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"Youth violence and substance abuse are serious concerns for many Canadians which is why I would like to send my deepest appreciation to the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside for the work they are doing in helping build safer communities. Strengthening Families hold great promise, and I believe working with at-risk youth and their families is an important investment in the future of this community.
– The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
"Building a safe society, free of crime, begins in our homes and in our streets. It begins with our children and youth, in connection with their families. Grassroots organizations like the Boys and Girls Club has a deep understanding of the importance of youth programs and plays a key role in crime prevention, and in keeping the community safe."
– Robert Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, Prince Edward Island
"Our vision is that all youth and their families have the skills necessary to overcome life's challenges and achieve their goals with strength, resilience, love and support. Through the Strengthening Families Program we will be able to provide a safe, supportive place where youth and their families can come to build healthy relationships, discover their hopes and dreams, learn valuable skills for life, and ultimately achieve their goals through structured preventative programming. The support we've received from our community partners and Public Safety Canada has made it possible to launch the Strengthening Families Program here in Summerside, and we are grateful for that support."
– Adam Binkley, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls of Summerside
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Last fall we spent a day being local in Belleville, and we learned the ABC's of Bay of Quinte Tours. Apples, Beer, Cheese, Chocolate & More! We enjoyed our time getting to know family travel in Bay of Quinte, but there was a whole different side of the Bay of Quinte we wanted to learn. The romantic side, where we leave the kids at home with Nana and spend our time wine touring.
Prince Edward County
As we were driving through Prince Edward County, I couldn't help but feel as I was driving back in time. Where horse and buggies are travelling along a dirt road and maidens are standing in beautiful gowns on covered front porches.
PEC is knee-deep in history, and you feel it as you drive the scenic shorelines of Lake Ontario. Visiting local shoppes you will quickly learn the locals refer to PEC as "The County". Tourist are familiar with PEC as the gateway to Sandbanks Provincial Park beautiful dunes and popular camping grounds for families.
That will change because the County is Canada's fastest growing wine region with over 30 wineries and more expansion underway.
Prince Edward County Romantic Getaway
The Huffs Estates Inn
You may recognise Huffs Estates Inn on your ventures to Sandbanks Provincial Park. It is a very modern estate that draws wondering eyes in.
The 15-acre vineyard, lines all four sides of the winery, the inn and Oeno gallery.
We spent two nights in a deluxe room featuring one king size bed, fireplace sitting area, private garden patio, LCD TV, fridge, high-speed Internet and three piece bath with a glass block shower.
The Huffs Estate Inn gives you a warm welcome as you arrive. The wood tones and vibrant red instantly allow you to unwind.
Huff Estate Inn rooms are very affordable for the high-quality of stay you receive. Each morning includes breakfast, and you can easily request any of their high-end wines to help you unravel at any time during your stay.
Oeno Gallery
Oeno Gallery is located on the Huff Estates property. Follow the path of sculptures and you will find nothing less than brilliant work. Oeno Gallery makes the link between great artists and people who enjoy good contemporary fine art and sculptures.
I snapped a picture of some of my favorites from their new Colour Break Exhibition, which got me in the mood for spring.
Bay of Quinte Culinary Experience
Capers located in quaint downtown Belleville and only a short 20-minute drive from Huffs Estates Inn. Capers restaurant prides itself on exceptional meals which feature made to order dishes with the freshest local ingredients. Capers also has live music, and it is a local hangout on a Saturday and Friday nights since they offer an exceptional wine list and craft beers.
Hubby and I shared the most delicious bowl of mussels in a tomato, caper sauce, the best I've ever had. What grabbed my attention was how well the chef at Capers was willing to work with my dairy and egg-free food sensitivities. He customized my order and made my evening worry free.
Before our wine tour on Saturday, we asked the locals where they like to go for lunch. Quickly, everyone was sending us to Agrarian in Bloomfield only minutes from Huffs Estates Inn. The moment we walked in we knew we made the right choice.
Hubby enjoyed a simple yet mouth watering burger, and I enjoyed a bowl of vegan potato leek soup and hand battered fish. The fact that Agrarian serves homemade vegan soups daily caught my attention. Typically, when we dine out soup is never something I can order with my dairy sensitivity. Agrarian won my heart in more way than one. They serve up the best espresso we've had. Even better than Starbucks, so much so we stopped for one on Sunday morning before heading home.
Prince Edward County Wine Tours
The whole point of our romantic getaway beside a kid-free adventure was to take a wine tour of Prince Edward County. With the growing popularity of vineyards in PEC, we wanted to see what the upcoming area was all about. Experiencing a wine tour less than two hours from home meant we had more time to play.
Our tour guide for the half a day was Prince Edward County Wine Tours. They picked us up at our accommodations at Huff Estates Inn in a black SUV for our four-hour tour of PEC wineries.
Our driver was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions along the way. He gave us some history and insight into all of the places we toured. In total we wine visited five different wineries, tasting, at least, three wines at each location. I quickly lost count of how many samples I enjoyed along the way.
That is why it is important to have a designated driver such as PEC Wine Tours take you around. Not only are you safely driving from point A-E and everywhere else in between. You have a knowledgeable tour guide and local who can answer your questions and give you an insight to around the world of wines.
Monday morning after our wine tour I was itching to start planning another PEC wine tour.
"Bay of Quinte has won our hearts and taste buds. The people, food, wine and hospitality all exceed our expectations. For all these reasons and more I feel a pull to get back again real soon! With and without our children."
Stay tuned for tips on your first wine tour!
When was the last time you took a romantic getaway with your Love?
Thanks for reading In R Dream!
Thank you Bay of Quinte for your hospitality during our stay!


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Every once and a while I bet you have seen a picture of a stuffed squirrel grace the pages of The Buzz Kill. I know that some of you have to be thinking why in the hell would a grown man carry around a stuffed squirrel in his pocket? I am telling you right now that little thing brings the ladies. Just kidding but seriously. We are finally introducing Nutsy The Squirrel to the world. Here is the story for the mascot of The Buzz Kill. Three years ago, my mother had a stroke that caused dementia, the symptoms are along the same lines of Alzheimer's which my mother was diagnosed with a year earlier. One of the few things that stuck close to my heart was a beanie baby squirrel. He became very special and has been along with me in many of my adventures in the last three years. Here are a few of our favorite Nutsy Photos.
|Nutsy is a heavy drinker
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|With the drummer of the Kentucky Head Hunters and the coolest chops ever
|With Amanda Hanson from KAIT the Jonesboro ABC affiliate
Nutsy has been a lot of places but now we are turning to you. If you are able to catch me out and about. You can get your picture made with the most kick ass squirrel on the planet. We will put it on our Facebook Page. He is just as much part of our lives and we want to share him with you.


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India needs technology overhaul to sustain current GDP, says study
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New Delhi: India is likely to be under severe pressure for resources, given that the country's population is projected to reach 1.47 billion by 2030, unless it utilizes information and communications technology (ICT) and transform cities into smarter cities, said a recent report by Accenture Plc.
To sustain its current gross domestic product (GDP) growth at roughly 5% per year, India—which has a population of 1.25 billion and current per capita GDP of around $1,500—will have to exert immense pressure on natural and human resources, the report said.
For instance, between 1990 and 2012, India's emissions increased by 198%. Thirteen Indian cities have been identified as the world's top 50 polluted cities by the World Health Organization. While India is the third-largest energy consumer in the world, after China and the US, infrastructure in India is limited, and traffic in the six major Indian cities is growing four times faster than their population. Also, it is estimated that within 20 years, the average travel speed in major cities will be reduced from 17-26km per hour to 6-8km per hour.
However, with smartphone proliferation, ICT can play a significant role in shaping sustainable growth in India, while addressing issues such as poverty, pollution, job creation and resource shortage. Nearly 78 out of 100 Indians have at least a basic mobile phone connection. Smartphone penetration reached 13% in 2014 and is expected to reach 70% by 2030.
"Providing education to a larger number of children can help raise literacy levels and reduce absolute poverty in the long term. E-Learning, the use of ICT in education, can make learning accessible at scale in an affordable way," the report said.
For institutions, e-learning could mean a saving of $150-175 billion as physical resources are freed up for alternative uses, the report found.
India's deteriorating air quality, mostly due to road congestion, is another key challenge. "One of the easiest ways to reduce air pollution is reduction in miles travelled by road and our research shows that e-commerce solutions could save 0.07Gt of emissions in India by 2030 by reducing the need for people to travel to stores and shops," the report said. "Likewise, with the proliferation of smart devices, about 10% of the target population could benefit from traffic control and optimization platforms," the report said.
When it comes to energy distribution, smart grids could be the way forward to regulate energy demand and supply. "Today, only 3% of Indian buildings are equipped with smart technology. By 2030, roughly 20% of buildings will have smart metering infrastructure, allowing consumers and business alike to bring down emissions while saving on utility bills," the report observed.
In 2014 alone, India's IT spend exceeded $71 billion, about 6% higher than forecasted by Gartner Inc. This creates a huge potential for jobs growth, with the overall ICT workforce in India coming in at 2.5 million workers, with around 400,000 ICT postgraduates joining every year, according to the report.


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Ferrari tells Kimi Raikkonen to prove himself
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has urged Kimi Raikkonen to prove himself if he wants to remain with the Maranello marque
Manama: Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has urged Kimi Raikkonen to prove himself if he wants to remain with the Maranello marque.
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen. Pic/Getty Images
Raikkonen's contract finishes at the end of the current Formula One season, although there is an option for 2016 providing both parties are in agreement.
Patchy form
The Finn stated this week he has never been happier working with a team in his entire F1 career, although his form to date has not matched that of teammate Sebastian Vettel.
In particular, Raikkonen has let himself down in qualifying, although has recovered well in the last two races in Malaysia and China to finish fourth.
The 35-year-old has certainly shown he has the speed and, given his state of mind, appears keen on staying.
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"He was telling me about the contract and I said to him, 'It depends on your performance'.
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Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3954) to release Federal reversionary interests retained on certain lands acquired in the State of Florida under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, to authorize the interchange of National Forest System land and State land in Florida, to authorize an additional conveyance under the Florida National Forest Land Management Act of 2003, and for other purposes, as amended.
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The text of the bill is as follows:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
This Act may be cited as the ``Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act of 2009''.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Certain lands in the State of Florida were conveyed by the United States to the State under the authority of section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1011(c)), and now are part of the Blackwater River and Withlacoochee State Forests.
(2) The lands were conveyed to the State subject to deed restrictions that the lands could be only used for public purposes.
(3) The deed restrictions impede the ability of the State to remedy boundary and encroachment problems involving the lands.
(4) The release of the deed restrictions by the Secretary of Agriculture (hereafter referred to as the ``Secretary'') will further the purposes for which the lands are being managed as State forests and will alleviate future Federal responsibilities with respect to the lands.
(b) Release Required.--Subject to valid existing rights, and such reservations as the Secretary considers to be in the public interest, the Secretary shall release, convey, and quitclaim to the State of Florida, without monetary consideration, all rights, title, and remaining interest of the United States in and to those lands within or adjacent to the Blackwater River and Withlacoochee State Forests that were conveyed to the State under the authority of section 32(c) of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1011(c)) or under any other law authorizing conveyance subject to restrictions or reversionary interests retained by the United States.
(c) Terms and Conditions.--The conveyances authorized by subjection (b) are subject to the following terms and conditions.
(1) The State shall cover or reimburse the Secretary for reasonable costs incurred by the Secretary to make the conveyances, including title searches, surveys, deed preparation, attorneys' fees, and similar expenses. The Secretary may not seek reimbursement for administrative overhead costs.
(2) By accepting the conveyances authorized by this section, the State agrees--
(A) that all net proceeds from any sale, exchange, or other disposition of the real property subject to deed restrictions shall be used by the State for the acquisition of lands or interests in lands within or adjacent to units of the state forest and park systems;
(B) to affirmatively address and resolve boundary encroachments in accordance with State law for the affected State forests; and
(C) to indemnify and hold the United States harmless with regard to any boundary disputes related to any parcel released under this section.
(a) Findings.--The Congress finds the following:
(1) There are intermingled Federal and State lands within units of the National Forest System in Florida that are of comparable quantity and quality and of approximately equal value.
(2) Interchanging these lands would be in the public interest by facilitating more efficient public land management.
(b) Approximately Equal Value Defined.--In this section, the term ``approximately equal value'' means a comparative estimate of the value between lands to be interchanged, regarding which, without the necessity of an appraisal, the elements of value, such as physical characteristics and other amenities, are readily apparent and substantially similar.
(c) Land Interchange Authorized.--
(1) AUTHORIZATION.--Subject to valid existing rights, if the State of Florida offers to convey to the United States those State lands designated for interchange on the two maps entitled ``State of Florida--U.S. Forest Service Interchange--January, 2009'' and title to such lands is otherwise acceptable to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary shall convey and quitclaim to the State those National Forest System lands in the Ocala National Forest and the Apalachicola National Forest designated for interchange on the maps.
(2) MAPS.--The maps referenced in paragraph (1) shall be available for public inspection in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service and in the office of the Supervisor of the National Forests in Florida for a period of at least five years after completion of the land interchanges authorized by this section.
(d) Terms and Conditions.--Any land interchange under this section shall be subject to such reservations and rights-of-way as may be mutually acceptable to the Secretary and the authorized officer of the State.
(e) Replacement Land.--In the event that any of the designated lands are in whole or part found to be unacceptable for interchange under this section due to title deficiencies, survey problems, the existence of hazardous materials, or for any other reason, the Secretary and the authorized officer of the State may substitute or modify the lands to be interchanged insofar as it is mutually agreed that the lands are of comparable quality and approximately equal value.
(a) Disposal Authorized.--In accordance with the provisions of the Florida National Forest Land Management Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-152; 117 Stat. 1919), the Secretary of Agriculture may convey, by means of sale or exchange, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of land comprising approximately 114 acres, located within Township 1 South, Range 1 West, section 25, Leon County, Florida, and designated as tract W-1979.
(b) Use of Proceeds.--
(1) TRACT W-1979.--The Secretary shall use the proceeds derived from any sale of tract W-1979, as authorized by subsection (a), only--
(A) to acquire lands and interests in land for inclusion in the Apalachicola National Forest; and
(B) to cover the disposal costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out the sale of such tract.
(2) CERTAIN OTHER TRACTS.--With respect to tract A-943, tract A-944, and tract C-2210, as described in paragraphs (5), (6), and (16) of subsection (b) of section 3 of the Florida National Forest Land Management Act of 2003 and authorized for sale by subsection (a) of such section, being lands having permanent improvements and infrastructure, the Secretary may use the net proceeds derived from any sale of such tracts to acquire, construct, or maintain administrative improvements for units of the National Forest System in Florida.
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-39; 124 Stat. 8), shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from California (Mr. Baca) and the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Lucas) each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on this bill, H.R. 3954.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California?
There was no objection.
Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume.
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3954, the Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act. This bill would authorize the conveyance of 114 acres in Leon County, Florida, that would allow the U.S. Forestry to make equivalent land exchange within the Ocala and the Apalachicola National Forests to better and more efficiently manage the land. The bill would also clarify some boundary issues by allowing a survey to be conducted on certain areas of Florida State forest land.
This bill has the support of the Democratic and Republican members of the Florida delegation; I state, members of the Florida delegation, bipartisan, as well as the U.S. Forestry. The Congressional Budget Office has indicated that this bill has no significant impact on the Federal budget; and it was passed by the House Agriculture Committee by a voice vote earlier. I urge my colleagues to support its passage.
I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. LUCAS. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 3954, a bill to address several public land issues in the great State of Florida. This legislation helps resolve significant title and boundary issues on State and Federal lands in the State of Florida. The bill promotes better efficiency in public land management by allowing the State and Federal governments to exchange land that is better managed by each other.
This bill also allows the proceeds from the sale of certain tracts of land in the Apalachicola National Forest to be used to build a much needed administrative facility to manage the land.
This bill has the support of the Forestry Service. It has no budgetary impact. And I urge my colleagues to support this bill.
I reserve the balance of my time, Madam Speaker.
Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Boyd) who has vision and outstanding leadership in this area, and cares very much about this issue.
Mr. BOYD. Madam Speaker, I thank my friend, Mr. BACA, and also Mr. LUCAS for their help and support of this bill. I also want to thank Chairman COLIN PETERSON and members and staff of the Agriculture Committee, and particularly my friends JEFF MILLER and ANDER CRENSHAW for all the work they've put into moving this legislation.
Madam Speaker, I introduced this legislation to help the State of Florida make some much needed land exchanges between State and Federal governments. In many parts of Florida, State and Federal lands are intermingled. This patchwork of ownership adds much expense and confusion in the management of public lands. This legislation will help both Federal and State agencies take better care of several lands throughout the State, including the Apalachicola National Forest, which is in Florida's Second Congressional District.
This exchange will also help protect the environment as well. I am very fortunate to represent a place called Wakulla Springs, which is one of Florida's cleanest and most beautiful spring locations. Wakulla Springs is also a popular outdoor recreation site for many in north Florida and others who come to visit.
Believe it or not, glass bottom boat rides are still very popular at this spring and offer families a chance to enjoy the outdoors and see how beautiful north Florida is.
Most recently, the springs have been under the threat of pollution. By exchanging these lands, we will have a better ability to keep the springs clean. This legislation will help the Forest Service better protect lands around the springs, which impact water flow to the springs and will help keep them crystal clear.
Protecting Florida's natural environment is very important to me. This exchange will protect pristine forest land in the State of Florida for future generations. And I am very proud to support this legislation, and would urge a ``yes'' vote.
Mr. LUCAS. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Crenshaw) such time as he may consume.
Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, the National Forest Service does a fantastic job of managing our Nation's natural resources. They manage them in Florida as well as all across the Nation, and they deserve to have the tools that they need to give them the flexibility to efficiently accomplish this job.
So that's why I've joined with my fellow colleagues from Florida, ALLEN BOYD and JEFF MILLER, to introduce the bipartisan Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act, and I strongly urge its passage. Each of us has focused on a portion of this bill to ensure this comprehensive measure represents a strong public policy which will enable the Forest Service to embolden its mission.
Now, in Leon County, that's the capital of Florida, there's a 114-acre parcel known as W-1979. And it's evolved--it's a tract of land that has evolved into a kind of unmanageable problem for the Apalachicola National Forest, which is right outside Tallahassee. Because of its configuration and because of the commercial development around it, the vegetation can't be managed very well. They can't use prescribed fire, and so although it's very important from a commercial standpoint and a developmental standpoint, it has really lost its national forest character.
And so in an effort to provide the Forest Service with a method to manage this land, my provision of our joint bill would simply add this tract of land to the list that the Secretary of Agriculture is empowered to sell. And any proceeds from that prospective sale would allow the Forest Service to purchase other lands within the forest; and they'd be more manageable, and that would enhance the national forest.
So, Madam Speaker, this is the kind of flexibility that we think the National Forest Service ought to have. They can manage our Nation's precious resources, not only for us, but for generations to come. And so I am grateful for the work that my colleagues have put in on this and urge its adoption.
Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I submit the following exchange of letters between the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Natural Resources for inclusion in the Congressional Record.
Washington, DC, March 17, 2010.
Hon. Collin C. Peterson,
Chairman, Committee on Agriculture,
Washington, DC.
Dear Mr. Chairman: Thank you for the opportunity to review the text of H.R. 3954, the Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act of 2009, for provisions regarding public domain national forests which are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Natural Resources.
Because of the continued cooperation and consideration that you have afforded me and my staff in developing these provisions, I will not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3954 based on their inclusion in the bill. Of course, this waiver is not intended to prejudice any future jurisdictional claims over these provisions or similar language. I also reserve the right to seek to have conferees named from the Committee on Natural Resources on these provisions, and request your support if such a request is made.
Please place this letter into the Congressional Record during consideration of H.R. 3954 on the House floor.
Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees.
With warm regards, I am,
Nick J. Rahall II,
Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources.
Washington, DC, March 17, 2010.
Hon. Nick J. Rahall II,
Chairman, Committee on Natural Resources,
Washington, DC.
Dear Chairman Rahall: Thank you for your letter regarding H.R. 3954, the ``Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act of 2009.
H.R. 3954 was favorably reported by the House Agriculture Committee on March 3. The legislation contains provisions that are of jurisdictional interest to the Committee on Natural Resources.
I appreciate the willingness of your committee to discharge the bill without further consideration and understand that this action will in no way waive your committee's jurisdictional interests in the subject matter of the legislation or serve as a precedent for future referrals. In the event that a conference with the Senate is requested on this matter, I would support naming House Natural Resources Committee members to the conference committee.
A copy of our letters regarding this bill will be inserted into the Congressional Record during floor consideration of the legislation.
Thank you for the cooperative spirit in which you have worked regarding this matter and others between our respective committees.
Collin C. Peterson,
Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. LUCAS. Madam Speaker, I have one additional speaker, and I wish to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Miller).
Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, this bill does, in fact, make important and much-needed adjustments to the Federal land provisions to allow for better management of both Federal and State lands.
This bill provides for the interchange of Federal and State land to make land management more contiguous for both the State of Florida and the U.S. Department of Forestry because, within our national forest system, adjacent land has become intermingled over the years, and allowing Florida to interchange land with Federal land would make land management much more efficient for both sides.
The Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act permits both the U.S. Department of Forestry and the State of Florida to, in fact, better manage their forest systems.
As the vice chair of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, I do know how vital Federal and State land management is in the protection of wildlife and resource conservation. So H.R. 3954 is a significant step toward better forest management, and I do urge my colleagues to vote in support of this bill.
Mr. LUCAS. Madam Speaker, I have no additional speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I want to thank the ranking member, minority ranking member, Mr. Lucas, for his bipartisan support. I also want to thank Chairman Collins, along with Congressmen Crenshaw and Miller, on this bipartisan legislation that's important to a lot of us as we look at moving forward.
I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Baca) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3954, as amended.
The question was taken.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed.
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Good Morning, Quilters, Doodlers, and Zentanglers!
Have you ever sat down at your sewing machine and been at a loss for what motif to quilt?
In my new Craftsy class, Machine Quilting Techniques: From Doodle to Design, I recommend that you follow along with pen in hand to practice the motifs while I draw them and again when I stitch them. Once you are confident with doodling the motif, use a white gel pen to doodle the motif onto colored card stock (available at most craft stores).
By placing notecards in a ring, you can shuffle through them, and choose a few at a time to get started with the design process.
Add more cards as you master more motifs.
And of course….YOU know where to find lots of motifs!
Please post photos of YOUR notecards on Facebook (and tag The Inbox Jaunt), on Instagram #quiltwithlori #EasyFMQ @theinboxjaunt and on the Craftsy platform—your fellow students would LOOOOVE to see them—and so would I!
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Don Tillman is back! Now he's living in New York with his wife, Rosie, who is unexpectedly expecting. Don's an expert in genetics, but knows nothing about babies — a fact that he sets about to remedy with his characteristic single-mindedness. His strict application of logic gets him into one hilarious snafu after another as he gets them thrown out of their apartment, is arrested by NY city police, goes to counseling, and risks professional disgrace and dismissal. All of this pales, however, next to the anxiety Don feels over the state of his marriage. Already dealing with the stress of her Ph.D. thesis and med school courses, Rosie is struggling to handle her developing pregnancy and her doubts that Don is up to the challenge of fatherhood. The resulting stress on their marriage pushes Don to new heights of weirdness.
This sequel (to The Rosie Project) was a delightful book. My husband got to it first and could not resist reading bits out to me. When I finally wrestled it away from him I was delighted by page after page of pure nerdy sweetness. This book was touching and hilarious at the same time.
Rated: High, for multiple instances of strong language and sexual references.


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Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church present a Greek Taverna Weekend! Featuring Greek street food in our outdoor picnic area.
Enjoy our authentic street food menu:
* Souvlaki
* Gyros
* Calamari
* Greek Salad
* Fries
* Baklava
* Greek beer and wine
* Metaxa (Greek brandy)
Free admission.
Thank you for supporting our church. We hope to see you there!
Date(s) - Sun, Jul 16, 2017
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Greek Community Center
1224 Alabama Street, Vallejo
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Milian laughs again at the recall, then continues. "On the day when I had the big MTV performance he was actually watching that day and he'd never seen me perform before. He came over and said 'Man, I didn't know you could perform like that. That was real dope. It was great to finally see that.' It was such an honor and a big compliment coming from him 'cause I think he's a genius when it comes to music. I definitely think I'm gonna approach him one day. I just want to do it the right way because I know so many people are approaching him. I mean at the time [we were filming] they had that song "Hey Ya" out and it was like everyone was approaching them. I didn't want them to think I was coming to them because it was of that moment. I really do appreciate their talent."
And what of a future Aerosmith collaboration? "After doing that scene with Steven Tyler I was like 'I have to [do something with Aerosmith].' We haven't talked about it yet, but I'm gonna ask him because I have to do something with them." The scene in question with Tyler was actually a live concert. "That was only one day. It was unrehearsed, that was live, a real Aerosmith concert," she confirms. "The feeling I got on that stage? It was like 'Wow!' I felt, oh gosh, just the energy, everything. And the chemistry that Steven and I had between each other was so normal, I felt like I'd been in the band my whole life. If I don't ever do a new song with them, I would love if one day I could just go back and do that whole scene all over again, just live that out again. It was the most amazing moment of my life. It was 30,000 fans there to see Aerosmith and of course it was a song that I love. I love "Cryin'." We just had something. It was just so real. When I got off the stage, I felt like I'd been on a rollercoaster. I got off and I was like 'I can't believe this is my life.' I was just looking up and saying 'Thank you!' It was unbelievable. Not only was it Linda's moment, but it was a moment in my growth as a musician and as an actress. My shining moment that will be on film forever."Continues


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#bigpinklink week 23!
Welcome back big pink linkers, welcome back for week 23 of linking fun!
I can't believe we are on week 23 already! My third baby is getting so old…!! I hope everyone has had a fabulous week!
Right, on to WOWS of the week! The first of mine from last week came from Happy Go Mummy with 'The first time I held you.' This was a beautiful letter to her premature baby. It really touched my heart, and was full of emotion.
The second of mine is a guest post shared by The Butterfly Mother, written by Adoption: The Bear Facts entitled 'Love.' This was all about one lady's feelings and struggles to love an adopted child when she already had one of her own. A really honest, and emotional read.
The first of Lou's WOWS from last week came from This Happened To Me Today with 'To my younger self, everything is not always as it seems.' Lou said: 'I really loved this post by What happened to me today. How many of us were guilty of making these judgments? I know I was!'
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Hi, I'm Kevin Casey. I became a professional freelance writer in 2013 after deciding I needed a more reliable source of income and a more flexible lifestyle. My habit of wandering the globe to explore pristine river systems was getting expensive, and I wanted to find a way to make enough money to work part of the year and spend the rest travelling.
I went from zero clients to earning over $7000 a month in less than six months, and quickly reached the point where I was funding all my overseas adventures while working just 7 or 8 months a year. It's an amazing lifestyle - I just wish I'd started earlier!
'The Jet-setting Copywriter' is really four things: a person (me), the blog site you're reading, an extremely popular eBook for aspiring writers and a way of life. I created this website to help others who want to build a thriving writing business from scratch and control their own destiny - both at the keyboard and away from it.
As a professional copywriter, I can work from just about anywhere on earth. With a laptop, a PayPal account and reliable Wi-Fi, I'm in business. New clients often don't know (or care) where I am when they hire me (my last client meeting was in 2014 and happened on a beach). I nabbed one of my highest-paying Australian clients while holidaying at Lake Bled, Slovenia - and later earned over $40,000 from that single client.
That's the advantage of freelance copywriting: it gives you plenty of choices. You can work from home, work to pay for travel or work while you're traipsing around the planet - the choice is entirely yours. And your clients can come from any English-speaking nation on earth: I've written for businesses in the US, Australia, Canada, UK, New Zealand and more.
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Nishikori reaches quarterfinals of Malaysian Open
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Top-seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan beat Rajeev Ram of the United States 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Malaysian Open on Wednesday.
Ram beat Nishikori on grass two years ago, but Nishikori has struck a rich vein of form. In his first match since reaching the final of the U.S. Open, he broke Ram four times to set up a quarterfinal clash with Marinko Matosevic of Australia, who beat Go Soeda of Japan 7-6 (5), 6-4.
Fifth-seeded Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay rallied from a set down to pass Ivan Dodig of Croatia, 3-6, 7-5, 7-5. Cuevas will next face fourth-seeded Julien Benneteau of France, who beat wild card Filip Krajinovic of Serbia 6-4, 6-3.
Defending champion Joao Sousa of Portugal was eliminated in the first round by Benjamin Becker of Germany 7-6 (1), 6-2, and Michal Przysiezny of Poland fired 19 aces in winning his opener against Malek Jaziri of Tunisia, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.
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The 75th Convention of Amateur Telescope Makers on Breezy Hill in Springfield, Vermont, the 2010 Stellafane Convention, was held Thursday through Sunday August 5-8, 2010. This page provides access to convention information, photos, reports and the results of the telescope competition.
Do you have a suggestion to improve any aspect of convention? We would like to hear about it! Please send them via email here.
We are very interested in feedback, comments or suggestions on any aspect of convention, we are always working to make improvements every year.
The Springfield Telescope Makers would like to thank all those who attended the 2010 Stellafane Convention and made it a success. The Convention is all about sharing ideas and knowledge, renewing and making new acquaintances, and enjoying shared observing sessions. You make the Convention what it is, and we thank you for participating! We would also like to say Thank You for the many generous contributions we received in support of paying off the Flanders Pavilion mortgage.
Thursday about noon a front came through and we had a blowing, intense downpour. And that was it for the rain - three wonderful nights for observing followed, accompanied by partly cloudy, dry days with moderate summer temperatures - perfect convention weather! The optical competition had a strong field with many excellent telescopes, one of the best fields in years. The mechanical competition also had a nice variety of beautifully crafted scopes and accessories. Thursdays; Hartness House Workshop on Lunar Morphology went very well with a excellent set of speakers, and the general convention activities seemed to please our attendees. We are pleased to report the 75th Stellafane Convention was an all around success.
The overall convention schedule at a glance and details for most events are listed here. Our keynote speaker this year is Dr. Constance "Connie" Rockosi, UC Santa Cruz - UCO/Lick Observatory, who will discuss her work on building the Sloan Digital Sky Survey telescope and CCD camera.
The printable Convention Bulletin (PDF Format) is a 5 page summary of these more detailed web pages, and includes schedule, policy and general information.
The Springfield Telescope Makers would like to thank the following people and/or companies for donating prizes to the raffle at the 2010 Stellafane convention. In no particular order, we thank:
|Tele Vue Optics
Al & David Nagler
Perry & Patricia Remaklus
|Astronomy Shoppe
Tony Costanzo
|Howie's Laser Collimators
Howie Glatter
|Sky &
Magazine & Astronomical Products
Astronomical Products
|Royal Astronomical
of Canada Observer's Handbook
Telescope Protection
|Optic Wave
Reflecting Optics & Coatings
Crelin Creatives
Bob Crelin
|Marty & Jim Erickson
Stained Glass
|Jeff Lowe
Children's Books
The money raised from the raffle goes to support next year's convention and to make capital
improvements to the convention site. We appreciate the generous donations of the above people and companies,
and the attendees support by purchasing raffle tickets. Thank you all very much!
Call for Convention
Photos & Reports
We would like to add your photos or convention report to our web pages. Your experiences gives a much more comprehensive view of the convention then we can do ourselves. Please send them via email here.
The 2010 Convention Photo gallery, with candid images taken by the Springfield Telescope Makers and many attendees who send us photos they have taken (See the pink box at right if you have photos to send us for posting on our web page).
Page 1: Photos by the Springfield Telescope Makers
Page 2: Photos by Convention Attendees
We have videos of three Technical Talks, the Shadowgram and the Keynote Speech.
Reports about the convention from attendees.
Often considered the heart of the Stellafane Convention, the Optical & Mechanical Competition gives Amateur Telescope Makers a chance to show and share with others what they have done, and our expert judges pick the best in several categories to for recognition with awards. This page shows all the telescopes entered in the competition, and the awards that many have won.
This page contains much information about the convention, lighting policies, pet policies, food service, on-site bus service and where to set up your telescope. Check this page for answers to any questions you may have.
Directions & Maps
Need to know how to get to Stellafane? Here are written directions and a map for after you get off the Interstate. We also have a site map of the convention area. See also Local Airport Information.
Lodging & Campgrounds
If you are not camping at Stellafane, you will need some place to stay. Here is a listing of Motels, Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, and Campgrounds in the area.
Do you have convention questions we haven't answered? Comments or suggestions about the Bulletin or Registration Supplement? Please direct these to our Convention Mailbox.
Do you have a comment, question or suggestion about the web pages or online registration process? Please direct these to the Stellafane Webmaster.


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Alserkal Avenue | Monday, 14 September 2015 6pm-9pm Free entry
In Dubai they have curfew time for exhibition and usually people finish work at 6 in the evening. How cruel time can be? Oh well, I guess that is the trick, you visit more the gallery because it makes you crave for more art and inspiration.
Ayyam Gallery | Noor Bahjat Young Artist in Residency Graduation Exhibition
On the right – The Other Face, 2015 Acrylic on canvas 100 x 100 cm
Salsali Private Museum | Hazem Harb The Invisible Landscape and Concrete Futures
Untitiled 1-9 [ War hysteria Series ] 2012
Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde | Haleh Redjaian in-between spaces
so where did that shadow came from?
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Former Bluejay Doug McDermott Traded From Chicago Bulls to Oklahoma City Thunder
Just before Thursday's NBA trading deadline, former Creighton great Doug McDermott was shipped to Oklahoma City as part of a package deal. McDermott heads to the Thunder along with Taj Gibson and a second round draft pick for Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne and Anthony Morrow.
McDermott had been averaging 10.2 points per game in his third year with the Bulls, and heads to a Thunder team headlined by one-time Creighton recruit Russell Westbrook. No, really: the eventual UCLA great and NBA All-Star visited Omaha in September 2005, and was almost a Creighton Bluejay. Here's the recruiting visit itinerary, courtesy of none other than McDermott a few years back on Twitter:
What coulda been.. pic.twitter.com/8Ofg9o7C6s
— Doug McDermott (@dougmcdermott) May 20, 2013
The Bulls were likely to miss the playoffs and feature a front office in turmoil, with John Paxson, Gar Forman and coach Fred Hoiberg all rumored to be on the hot seat. Meanwhile, the Thunder are preparing to try for a run through the Western Conference playoffs — though Kevin Durant left in the offseason for Golden State, they remain a formidable team.
Here's some quick articles on the trade from around the internet:
- "Reports: Bulls trade Doug McDermott, Taj Gibson to Thunder" – Sports Illustrated
- "Sources: Bulls send Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott to Thunder" – ESPN.com
- "Bulls trade Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott to Thunder, pending league approval" – Chicago Tribune
- "Thunder Acquire Taj Gibson And Doug McDermott For Cameron Payne" – Deadspin
- "Chicago makes Oklahoma City's day, sends Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott to Thunder" – Yahoo Sports
- "Thunder Land McDermott, Gibson" – Up The Thunder
And here's some of the early reaction on Twitter from around Creighton Nation and elsewhere:
Dougie McBuckets and Russell Westbrook on the same team like … pic.twitter.com/62kMG1kAJO
— The Ringer (@ringer) February 23, 2017
Hey @JaysFacilities hold off on updating banners. Or maybe go the Kellogg's route and don't use logos or team names anymore. https://t.co/aAgPV9rbnn
— Rob Simms (@IamRobSimms) February 23, 2017
Best of luck to Doug McDermott in his new home, if this is accurate.
FWIW, the Thunder already have a #3 (Sabonis) and #11 (Kanter). https://t.co/P8eMoybdma
— Rob Anderson (@_robanderson) February 23, 2017
i fucking CANNOT WAIT for the westbrook-mcdermott pre-game dance routines https://t.co/TiKbJpewg9
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) February 23, 2017
I can't wait to see Westbrook do this with Doug McDermott. pic.twitter.com/znXzcLMwVk
— Rey-Rey (@TheNoLookPass) February 23, 2017
Doug McDermott is shooting an eFG% of 70% on open catch and shoot jumpers in the half court this season.
— Synergy Sports Tech (@SynergySST) February 23, 2017
Sam Presti worked his magic and the Thunder pulled off a big deadline deal. Here's instant reaction to the trade: https://t.co/mZuLG4Lbaz
— Up The Thunder (@UpTheThunder) February 23, 2017
Thank You for being a Chicago Bull @dougmcdermott!!! You will be missed!! pic.twitter.com/2oTwKTBPf8
— BullsKickAss (@Bullskickass) February 23, 2017
Talk about a dynamic duo @dougmcdermott pic.twitter.com/Cb19DWG6kS
— Barstool Jays (@BarstoolJays) February 23, 2017
Sucks for all those fans that just bought #11 Bulls jerseys!
— Heath Gunderson (@Heath_Gunderson) February 23, 2017
I don't know about you….but I like it! pic.twitter.com/zlfS00kBJs
— Joe Popovich, Jr. (@CMTJoe) February 23, 2017
@dougmcdermott time to showcase Mcbuckets
— Austin Chatman (@Austin_Chatman) February 23, 2017
— Martin Krampelj (@MartinKrampelj) February 23, 2017
Roll Thunder
— Matthew Dorwart (@MatthewDorwart) February 23, 2017
Guess I'm okc fan now #rolljays
— Antoine Young (@AY30) February 23, 2017
Looks like I'm a Thunder fan now!! https://t.co/Y0PNsTnfYE
— Joe Popovich, Jr. (@CMTJoe) February 23, 2017
And all of the sudden I have renewed interest in the Thunder! @dougmcdermott
— Bob Harstad (@bobharstad) February 23, 2017
So… I'm a huge OKC fan now? 🙄
— Jahenns Manigat (@JManigat12) February 23, 2017
"Great Googly Moogly" – @JaysFacilities (probably) (again) pic.twitter.com/HoIHEc59eT
— Rob Anderson (@_robanderson) February 23, 2017
Hey, @dougmcdermott. Welcome to Oklahoma City. #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/fbi8DTiflJ
— Up The Thunder (@UpTheThunder) February 23, 2017
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A group of Cree protesters have reached their final destination after completing an 850-km march to protest against uranium exploration and mining in Quebec.
- Cree youth walk 850 km to protest against uranium mining in Quebec
- Northern Quebec Cree start 850 km trek to protest against Uranium mining
The group arrived in downtown Montreal today to deliver a message to the province's environmental protection agency, known as the BAPE, which is holding the last of a series of public hearings on uranium exploration.
They will make a presentation at the hearings this evening.
About 20 people made the full journey, walking an average of about 30 km a day over a three-weeks period, often in frigid temperatures.
The group left Mistissini, Que., a town northeast of Chibougamau, in the James Bay region, in late November. Youth Grand Chief Joshua Iserhoff said those they met along the way overwhelmingly supported a ban on uranium mining.
Uranium extraction has been on the table in Mistissini since 2006. A Boucherville-based company, Strateco Resources, has invested $120 million into developing a uranium mine in Mistissini in the last ten years.
The project was once seen as a key part of former premier Jean Charest's Plan Nord, a multi-billion dollar attempt to develop the province's north.
But the Mistissini project was put on hold in 2013 after the then-governing Parti Québecois introduced a moratorium on uranium mining and exploration in Quebec.
Last week, Strateco Resources filed a $190-million lawsuit against the province, asking for compensation for the investments made before the province blocked the project last year.
Matthew Coon Come, the Grand Chief of the James Bay Cree Nation, said he supports the protesters and believes uranium mining would be devastating to the environment.
"We want Quebecers to stand with us," he said. "Let's all say no to uranium."
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Stanford Receiver, SEC Clash Over $27.5M Fee Bid
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Construction at the Main Street location for the Anderson Public Library expansion project is well underway with Hawkins Construction setting a foundation for the new addition as well as removing walls and ceilings for the reset inside the original part of the building. The construction is on target to finish on time.
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