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Weekly Challenge: "Symmetry and Patterns"
We are surrounded by symmetry and patterns, both natural and man-made. They can make for very eye-catching compositions, particularly in situations where they are not expected. Another great way to use them is to break the symmetry or pattern in some way, introducing tension and a focal point to the scene.
Here are a few examples:
The symmetry in this image is broken up by the door on the right.
A few simple rules:
1. Themes are posted on Fridays to give you the weekend to come up with a FRESH shot for the challenge to post through Monday.
2. This is about interaction, learning, being challenged and having fun so... HAVE FUN!
3. The themes are specific but interpretations are broad. Stay on theme but PLEASE feel free to think outside the box.
4. Look at others' submissions, comment as moved to do so and offer supportive and constructive feedback. Please don't just post for exposure. Look and at least comment on some.
5. Did we already mention: HAVE FUN!!!
Walter (for Scott and Walter)
P.S. Posting this a day early as I may not have time to do so tomorrow.


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Lillian82 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 30 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
A Patch In Time
This online craft shop will sell all handmade goods primarily focusing on patchwork quilts (baby quilts & memory quilts with photos) and a range of handmade gifts including patchwork wall canvas's, children's toys and some homewares. The concept is to create the feeling of warmth when people are able to buy unique special items that they can give as gifts or have as keepsakes. The feel of the brand will be young and funky with designs that are fresh and in many cases help older people to feel a connection to their cihldhood. Given this is a new business, it would also be great to develop a relationship with a designer for future requirements as well.
The business's the target audiences are:
1. Parents wanting a keep sake quilt or toys for their child
2. People wanting to purchase a unique gift for someone with a child
3. People purchasing unique homewares for themselves or as gifts
I picture the logo as the words "A Patch In Time" as an arc over two children playing (a boy and a girl) and the works "Patchwork and Gifts" in a straight line underneath. I picture the children as relatively simple stick figures however am open to interpretation. In terms of colour schemes, it will become important when we're at the stage of building our website to incorporate the colour scheme which I see as a few bright colours (to associate with childhood imagination) with a warm background like a brown to provide the warmth feeling.
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Blakney Named to ECAC Metro All-Star Team
CAPE COD, Mass. – Farmingdale State sophomore guard Kimberly Blakney (Brooklyn, N.Y./Benjamin Banneker) was named to the 2007-08 ECAC Division III Metro All-Star Team with Second Team honors, as announced by the ECAC on Tuesday, April 22nd.
Juniors Jessica McEntee of New York University and Hillary
Klimowicz from The College of New Jersey have been chosen as the
Co-Players of the Year, in a vote by the coaches of ECAC member
institutions. McEntee averaged a double-double on the season to
earn the University Athletic Association (UAA) Co-Player of the
Year honor, tallying 20.8 points and 11.4 rebounds per contest.
Last year's ECAC Co-Player of the Year, the forward finished the
season tied for ninth in Division III in scoring and tied for 19th
in rebounds. Klimowicz, the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC)
Offensive Player of the Year, put up double-double figures this
season with 16.9 points and 11.0 boards per game. The center
blocked 4.1 shots per game (fourth in Division III) and converted
over 64 percent of her field goal attempts (second in Division
III), leading the Lions to the NCAA Tournament.
TCNJ freshman Kelsey Kutch has been chosen as the 2007-08 ECAC Division III Metro Women's Basketball Rookie of the Year, after garnering the NJAC Rookie of the Year nod. The forward averaged 10.4 points and 6.7 rebounds the year.
Two players from a Kean University squad that went 28-4 on the season and reached the Elite Eight were selected to the ECAC first team. Junior guard Melissa Beyruti scored 19.0 points per game and led Division III in three-point field goals with 108. Chari' Cooper posted numbers of 11.6 points and 14.1 rebounds per game. The senior center ranked third in Division III in rebounding.
Asia Johnson of William Paterson University is the fifth player on the ECAC first team, after a season where she was named the NJAC Defensive Player of the Year. In addition to averaging a double-double with 13.5 points and 11.2 rebounds, the junior forward also recorded 3.7 blocks per game - an average that ranked her sixth in Division III.
Ebony Jackson, a third player from Kean to earn ECAC recognition, was selected to the second team along with Kimberly Blakney of Farmingdale State College, Sally Nnamani of Lehman College, Chiresse Paradise from Baruch College, and Pamela Robinson from SUNY Old Westbury.
2007-08 ECAC Division III Metro Women's Basketball All-Stars
Co-Players of the
Jessica McEntee Jr. F NYU
Hillary Klimowicz Jr. C TCNJ
Rookie of the
Kelsey Kutch Fr. F TCNJ
First Team
Jessica McEntee Jr. F NYU
Hillary Klimowicz Jr. C TCNJ
Melissa Beyruti Jr. G Kean
Asia Johnson Jr. F William Paterson
Chari' Cooper Sr. C Kean
Second Team
Kimberly Blakney So. G Farmingdale State
Sally Nnamani Jr. F Lehman
Chiresse Paradise Sr. G Baruch
Ebony Jackson Jr. G Kean
Pamela Robinson Jr. G Old Westbury
About the ECAC
The Eastern College Athletic Conference is the nation's largest athletic conference and only multi-divisional conference, with 321 member institutions and over 122,000 student-athletes ranging from Maine to North Carolina and westerly to Illinois. The ECAC publicizes the achievements of over 1,100 student-athletes annually through the postseason all-stars. In women's basketball, the ECAC awards one Division II all-star team and four regional Division III all-star teams (New England, Upstate, Metro, and South).


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The 2012 cotton crop (growth and development) is ahead of schedule and has been from the beginning of planting.
The crop appears to be about a week ahead of normal.
This means, on average, there is probably a little less time available from here on out for rain to help the crop. It may also mean that boll opening and then harvest will also be ahead of schedule and, in that instance, too much rain is not wanted at that point.
The overall condition of the crop has slowly and steadily deteriorated throughout the season. The "crop condition index" for the most recent week available is 3.30 compared to 3.67 at the end of May. This is still considerably better than where we were last season, however.
'Young guns' lasso some knowledge at Cotton Incorporated tour
Rain on droughty cotton causes square shed
Midwest drought could persist, meteorologist says
For the week ended July 8, 24 percent of the Texas crop was rated poor or very poor. Missouri was rated 42 percent poor or very poor and Tennessee 22 percent.
Among Southeast states, Georgia is mostly (81 percent) fair to good, North Carolina 83 percent, South Carolina 90 percent, and Virginia 99 percent. Alabama is 75 percent fair to good, but also 24 percent poor to very poor.
The U.S. Drought Monitor continues to show most of Texas in severe to extreme drought. Almost the entire state of Arkansas is in extreme drought with severe drought stretching into west Tennessee. The DM also shows portions of Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina with severe to exceptional drought.
Despite the DM status, the Georgia crop for the most part is doing very well due to timely rainfall. The DM reflects a long-term moisture situation. In the short-term, crop conditions can more closely depend on more recent precipitation.
Rainfall of .5 to 1.5 inches has been received over much of the Cotton Belt with heavier amounts into the Carolinas and across the Mid-South. Amounts across the Texas High Plains have been generally less. More has been received mainly north and east of Corpus Christi.
Depending on the amount of rainfall received and the growth stage and condition of the crop at the time, rainfall could be helpful or too late. Based on rainfall this week, crop conditions may show slight improvement.
U.S. and world S/D numbers
USDA released their July U.S. and World production, supply, and demand estimates last week. The numbers, in my opinion, were somewhat bullish and supportive..... but in the short-run, the market doesn't always pay attention to economics (or just economic fundamentals).
August report a big factor
Next month's August report will be the first actual survey-based estimate of 2012 harvest acres and yield. Expectation seems to be that the U.S. crop may get a little smaller than the current 17 million bale estimate. Whether this will provide additional spark to the market remains to be seen.
If there continues to be U.S. and global economic concerns and demand uncertainty, shorter supplies become less of a concern.
Bullish/supportive news in the July report included a 200,000 bale increase in expected 2012 crop year U.S. exports, expected 2012 foreign production was cut 1.5 million bales (accounted for almost entirely by cuts in India and Pakistan), and World 2012-13 expected ending stocks reduced by just over 2 million bales.
On the bearish/negative side, World demand was trimmed slightly, but essentially unchanged from the June estimate (reduced 500,000 bales for China) and as a result Chinese ending stocks raised by the same amount.
In short, the numbers are "supportive", but only marginally so and can easily be impacted by any number of positive and negative factors as we move forward from here.
Cotton price and competitiveness
Cotton seems to have set a "floor" or "bottom" around the 70-cent area. Dec12 futures Friday were currently around 72.5 cents — up around 2.5 cents from Thursday and about 3 cents for the last week.
But let's be clear, prices have moved sideways the entire month of July. There has been little movement within a band of roughly 70 to just under 73 cents. Prices rallied Friday but were down 109 points (1.09 cents) Thursday — paying little attention to USDA's July numbers.
Prices seem to have stabilized and improved from the earlier lows in the 65 to 68-cent area based on a combination of the June acreage numbers, the July numbers, occasional good U.S. economic news, changes in the relative value of the dollar, and export reports. Friday's rally was in-part sparked by good economic news out of China. In turn, U.S. markets and commodities were also up.
USDA-AMS reports that only 10 percent of the expected 2012 crop has been contracted to date. Considering that cotton was above 90 cents for months, this is surprising. Because so little is priced, as prices rally producers may increase sales/contracting. If demand is weak, a large amount of selling could cap prices or widen the basis.
Due to drought in the Midwest and reduced yield prospects, corn and soybean prices have skyrocketed. Soybeans (Nov futures) are over $15 and corn (Dec futures) over $7. If cotton remains flat and corn and soybeans remain high, cotton acreage will decline in 2013.
It is not automatic/certain that cotton will need to get in a bidding war with corn and soybeans for acreage. Demand is weak and stocks are very high. So, how much cotton needs to be planted? Improved demand and beginning to pull stocks down is the only cure for prices.
Having said that, as we approach next planting season, if corn and soybean prices are high for 2013 production, cotton will most likely increase some. This could pull remaining prices for the 2012 crop up with it and provide post-harvest marketing opportunities.


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sorry, the theory of evolution cannot be applied to the origin of the universe, and life. There you have only the alternatives i mentioned. so what evidence are you talking about ?
your cited webpage gives evasive answers and makes superficial assertions</p for example :Where did the first cell come from? Many believers will argue that God magically created the first living cell. This, of course, is silly. The scientific principle that describes the origin of life is called abiogenesis. so what
@Angelo - RE: "your cited webpage gives evasive answers and makes superficial assertions" - I saw 60 proofs offered, how many did you read? Be honest now --
RE: "The scientific principle that describes the origin of life is called abiogenesis. so what" - let me finish that sentence for you, "so what has that to do with a magic god?"
No thanks necessary --
yes, the brother grimms also made up nice little fantasy stories for children. so what does that have to do with reality. just because someone came up with a fantasy story called abiogenesis, it does not mean that hypoteses is true. you need to learn a littlebit critical thinking. nobody has proven abiogenesis to be true. and there are many reasons to believe, life cannot arise by chance. despite of this you believe it. why.
I notice you avoided my question: "I saw 60 proofs offered, how many did you read? Be honest now --"
The good Brothers Grimm were not the only ones who concocted fairy tales - others made up ones they called, "Genesis," "Exodus," "Leviticus," "Numbers" and "Deuteronomy," while still others invented ones they called, "Matthew," "Mark," "Luke" and "John." All, the products of fertile human imagination.
Of course there is evidence that supports abiogenesis, whereas there is none for the other nine.
@Angelo, you're asking whether I would prefer to believe, "we are the result of pure chance, or physical necessity," as allowed by the laws of physics and the principles of Natural Selection, or would I rather believe in magic.
I can't imagine, given those options, that an answer is even necessary, but, the former, definitely!
BTW - say "Hi" to Michael for me and tell him I said, stay on the meds!
I don't think it was 'pure chance' for me. My parents 'knew' each other 7 months before I was born. I was a wanted child, or atleast a pleasant accident...;p)
i am not proposing magic, but a intelligent mind. even more awesome than magic would be just pure chance or physical necessity, your only alternative options. i can tell you , these are completely irrational and impossible alternatives. Similar being irrational to believe, Shakespeares Hamlet could have been written by chance, so cannot the stored information in DNA, which is much more complex, essential for all life.
Angelito - RE: "Shakespeares Hamlet could have been written by chance"
But it wasn't, it was written by the great creative talent of the Human mind, using the same kind of fertile imagination that created your god with the "intelligent mind."
BTW, if no magic was involved, how did this, "intelligent mind. even more awesome than magic" create the enormous universe? Where did he live before it was created?
so you admit hamlet could have not been written by chance, but by a great creative mind. But you believe, dna, which contains much more complex information, could ?
We do not know HOW God created the universe. Where he lived, is a non sense question. A spirit does not need physical space to exist. Where does your thoughts live ? could you point out the physical space, they occupy ?


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The Plainfield Public Library will show the movie, "Jersey Boys," on Friday, Jan. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in its large meeting room. The Library is located at 15025 S. Illinois St.
The movie is rated R and focuses on the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, a pop group of the early 1960s responsible for iconic hits like "Sherry," "Walk Like a Man" and "Big Girls Don't Cry."
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, or to register for the event, visit the Library's online calendar at www.plainfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 815-436-6639.


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Lindenwood University is currently accepting proposals for the 32nd annual Research-to-Practice Conference in Adult and Higher Education that will take place Sept. 20-21, 2013, on the school's main campus in St. Charles, Mo. The event provides a forum for practitioners and researchers to discuss practices, concepts, evaluations, and research studies aimed at improving adult education practices.
The conference (known formerly as the Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference) will serve as a showcase for papers, roundtables, and posters from individuals ranging from well-established researchers to graduate students. Proposals will be accepted until Friday, March 1, in the following categories: practitioner concerns, reports on research, evaluation studies, methods and issues in research, best practices, and trends and issues in higher education.
"This year, the conference has been revitalized with a new name, an additional strand of trends and issues in higher education, and a modified schedule," said Beth Kania-Gosche, PhD, Supervisor of Graduate Research at Lindenwood University. "We welcome new presenters who have not experienced the conference in the past, as well as long-time contributors to this unique venue."
A preconference specifically for master's and doctoral students will take place on Friday, Sept. 20. The keynote address will also be delivered on Sept. 20 by Jost Reischmann, Professor of Andragogy at the University of Bamberg in Germany and Vice President of the International Society for Comparative Adult Education.
To access conference guidelines and additional information, visit www.lindenwood.edu/r2p/.


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Freeport is the main city on the beautiful Grand Bahama, an island in the northwest Bahamas. It's revered for its white-sand beaches, sparkling turquoise waters and abundance of nature activities. Take time to appreciate the island's exceptional natural beauty when exploring the longest underwater cave system in the world, towering indigenous pine trees and outstanding flora and fauna.
Nassau - an attractive harbour, a colourful blend of old world and colonial architecture, and a busy port, is the capital and largest city of The Bahamas. The tropical climate and natural beauty of the Bahamas have made the city a popular tourist destination. Nassau is considered a historical stronghold of pirates.
Little San Salvador
Little San Salvador Island, also known as Half Moon Cay, is one of about 700 islands that make up the archipelago of The Bahamas. It is a private island, owned by Holland America Line, which uses it as a port of call for the cruise ships it operates in the region. Prior to being owned by HAL, Little San Salvador was the private island of Norwegian Cruise Line. The island is also a significant nesting area for waterfowl. Activities offered on the island include swimming, sunbathing, scuba diving, jet-skiing, cycling, and snorkeling. Deep-sea fishing, parasailing, glass-bottom boat rides, and nature walks also are available. A variety of water toys are available for rent, including Hobie catamarans, Sunfish sailboats, windsurfing sailboards, and kayaks.


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The Milperra Massacre between the Bandidos and Comacheros took place back in 1984. The Comanchero founder JOCK ROSS AND HIS wife VANESSA "NESS" ROSS visited the COMANCHERO MEMORIAL UP THE COAST AT Palmdale Memorial Park and Crematorium in 2012.
In fact this fathers day will mark 30 years to the day that 6 BIKIE CLUB MEMBERS WERE KILLED, 4 FROM THE COMANCHEROS, 2 FROM THE BANDIDOS AS WELL AS ONE MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC, TEENAGER LEANNE WALTERS, another 26 wounded (click here for my original comprehensive post)
This pic recently fell into my hands and as I get so many requests about any recent images of Jock this is the best you are ever going to get! He is never seen in public.
(To protect some younger family members I have altered them out of the picture. Click the image for a larger view. )
The massacre had its beginnings after a group of Comancheros broke away and formed the first Bandidos Motorcycle Club chapter in Australia. This resulted in intense rivalry between the two chapters.
An advertised "British motorcycle swap meet" was placed in a few local press releases, at the Viking Tavern, with a scheduled start at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 2, 1984.
On Sunday September 2, 1984 around 1 pm, a heavily armed group of Comancheros entered the carpark of the Viking Tavern during the motorcycle part swap meet with 30 similarly armed Bandidos arriving soon after with a back-up van carrying weapons following close behind. Both sides proceeded to line up at opposite ends of the car park. William George "Jock" Ross, who had founded the Comancheros in 1968, signalled by waving a machete in the air and the two clubs charged at each other.
Police responded after receiving reports that "a man" had gone berserk with a rifle at the Viking Tavern in Milperra and "a few shots" had been fired. The first of more than 200 police began arriving but the fighting continued for another 10 minutes before they were able to stop it. Four Comancheros died from shotgun wounds, two Bandidos died after being shot with a Rossi .357 magnum rifle and a 14-year-old bystander, Leanne Walters, also died after being hit in the face by a stray .357 bullet. A further 28 people were wounded with 20 requiring hospitalisation.
Mark Pennington, one of the first policemen on the scene, was later awarded $380,000 compensation for psychological damage.
- Andy: Andrew Thomas
- Blowave: John Bodt
- Bones: Scott Dive
- Chewy: Rick Lorenz
- Dog: Tony McCoy "Dog" was shot with two blasts to his upper right chest and face. He was hit with such force it was estimated he was dead before he hit the ground.
- Foghorn; Foggy: Robert Lane "Foggy" was shot in the centre of the chest with a .357 magnum "Rossi" rifle. He remained where he fell and died almost instantly.
- Glen: Glen Eaves
- JJ: Robert Heeney
- Jock: William Ross
- Kraut: Kevork Tomasian
- Leroy: Phillip Jeschke "Leroy" Was the Comanchero's "Sergeant At Arms" and was a "hit" target. He was shot with the .357 magnum "Rossi" rifle and died instantly. Entry and exit wound indicate "Leroy" was crouching over and was shot in the back.
- Littlejohn: John Hennessey
- Morts: James Morton
- Pee Wee: Garry Annakin
- Snow: Ian White
- Sparrow, Sparra: Ivan Romcek "Sparrow" was shot with one round of a shotgun and was shot at such close range that the cartridge wadding can be clearly seen embedded in his right ear. He died instantly with a baseball bat under his body
- Sunshine: Raymond Kucler
- Terry: Terrence Parker
- Tonka: Michael O'keefe
- Bear: Stephen Roberts
- Bernie: Bernard Podgorski
- Big Tony: Tony Cain
- Bull: Phillip Campbell
- Caesar: Colin Campbell
- Charlie: Charlie Sciberras
- Chopper: Mario Cianter "Chopper" was shot with two blasts of a shotgun to his chest and died instantly.
- Davo: William Littlewood
- Dukes: Greg McEiwaine
- Gloves: Mark McElwaine
- Hookie: Steve Owens
- Junior. Mark Shorthall
- Kid Rotten: Lance Purdie
- Knuckles: Phillip McEiwaine
- Lance: Lance Wellington
- Lard: Tony Melville
- Lout: Rick Harris
- Lovie: lewis Cooper
- Opey: Stephen Cowan
- Peter: Peter Melvine
- Pig: Grant Everest
- Ray: Ray Denholm
- Roach: James Posar
- Roo: Rua Rophia
- Shadow: Gregory Campbell "Shadow" was shot in the throat by a shotgun and died instantly. Ironically, because of the number of charges this man's own brother was charged with the murder.
- Snake: Geoff Campbell
- Snodgrass, Snoddy: Anthony Mark Spencer
- Sparksy: Gerard Parkes
- Steve: Steve Hails
- Tiny: Graeme Wilkinson
- Tom: Tom Denholm
- Val: Vlado Grahovac
- Whack: John Campbell
- Zorba: George Kouratoras


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A Jamaican Conversation
"Bredrin, wa gwaan?"
"Bwai, ya done know seh mi deya gwaan easy."
"Yes I, a so it go still. Not 'n na gwaan, but we a keep di faith, nuh true?"
"True. How de pickney dem stay?"
"Bwai, dem aright. One a dem wan tun DJ an bus. Nex one wan go a foreign an bus. A try mia try reason with dem still."
"Yeh man, a so pickney stay fi real. Dem fi know seh every mickle mek a muckle."
"True. Mi deh pon haste, ya hear? A faawod mi a faawod."
"Yeh man, lickle more, seen?"
"Lickle more."
The English Translation
"What 's up, man?"
"I 'm here just taking it easy."
"Yeah, that 's how it is. Times are hard but we have to keep the faith, isn't that right?"
"Yeah. How are your kids?"
"They 're alright. One wants to be a DJ and make it big. Another one wants to migrate and make it big. I 'm just trying to reason with them."
"Yeah, that's how kids are. They have to know that you have to work for things little by little."
"True. Listen, I 'm in a hurry. I'm going to leave."
"OK, see you later."
"See you later."
How can it be that a conversation between two Jamaicans needs translating into English? What does it mean that many people mistakenly think that "no woman no cry" means if one doesn't have a woman, one has no reason to cry? How can it be that Bounty Killer and No Doubt 's billboard single "Hey Baby" is most likely the only Bounty Killer song any non-Jamaican will understand? These examples demonstrate that Jamaicans have a language all their own, a language partially based on, but very different from English. So different, in fact, that the average English speaker cannot go into a Jamaican rum bar and understand the men sitting at the counter, or go to a dancehall session and understand what the selector is saying, let alone the DJs. This article is a brief attempt to trace the history of Jamaican language and how it is used in Jamaica today, to help us all understand one another a little better.
If we use the metaphor of a human life to understand the development of Jamaican language, we can see that the language was born out of a series of historical contacts and collisions: trade, war, slavery, the plantation system, colonialism, etc. After this birth and early childhood, the language was raised in the island 's hills and gullies, in maroon settlements, and in growing cities and towns. Finally, the Jamaican language came of age in the vibrant music and oral literature of the nation.
This language has many names. Most people, in Jamaica and abroad, call it "patois," which was originally derived from the French, meaning a common tongue formed for communication between groups who previously didn't share a language –master and slave, for example. Though "patois" has taken on a meaning of its own in the Jamaican context, it has negative linguistic connotations of inferiority. A patois is often thought to be a degenerate version of a so-called "pure" language. To avoid this stigma, and to describe the Jamaica language in a positive and accurate way, researchers say that it is not a patois at all, but a Creole. A Creole is, to put it simply, a language developed over time through the mixing of other languages, which eventually becomes more than, or independent from, the sum of its parts.
From the slave trade through the early slavery period, English and African languages mixed (words, grammar, intonation, etc.) with few Amerindian (Native Caribbean)and Spanish influences as well. Because English was and is the language of power, capital, and prestige, most of the words in the Jamaican language have English roots. However, the sounds and many of the grammatical structures, as well as some words, have a strong African presence –unit, meaning "you" (plural), nyam, meaning "to eat," and obeah, loosely meaning a "science" related to the spirit world, are just a few examples of African words used in Jamaica today. As Caribbean poet and historian Kamau Brathwaite states, this language is," an English like a howl, or a shout or a machine-gun or the wind or a wave … in its contours, its rhythm and timbre, its sound explosions, it is not English."
Given this mixture of influences, the language is most often called Jamaican Creole by linguists. For formal use this name is fine, but I prefer to follow Dr. Carolyn Cooper (see suggested reading) who calls the language simply Jamaican, just like the language originating in England is English, in Spain Spanish, etc. Calling the language Jamaican gets rid of any negative connotations other names might carry, and affirms it as what Brathwaite called a nation language: the independent language of an independent people.
Today Jamaican is spoken throughout the country, as well as in neighborhoods of the Jamaican Diaspora in New York, London,
Toronto, etc. It is important to note, however, that English is still the so-called "official" language of Jamaica. English is the language of education, commerce, and the institutional world. Because of this colonial legacy, Jamaican is still considered by many within the country and abroad as merely "bad English" or "slang," spoken only by the poor and uneducated. Indeed, language in Jamaica is a class issue.
Because wealthier people have access to better and higher education, they often speak a language closer to English than those who have less formal education. We should remember though, that there are many forms of education, and many Jamaicans who live in rural or inner-city areas speak Jamaican with a fluency and currency that wealthier Jamaicans lack. In general, everyone on the island understands English, and can speak something close to English when the situation demands it: in a bank or store, or when interacting with a tourist, for example. Though many people may still stigmatize the language as corrupt or flawed English, Jamaican is a vibrant language rich with African ancestral memory and the more current creations of contemporary prophets: Bob Marley, Miss Lou, Mutabaruka, dancehall DJs, etc. As Jamaicans continue to emancipate themselves from the mental slavery of colonialism and struggle against neo colonialism in all its forms –from tourism to IMF/WTO sponsored economic austerity to local poli-tricks — Jamaican language is a crucial area of self-expression and self-consciousness.
Rastafari brethren and sistren understood from long ago the emancipatory potential of language, and over time they have taken Jamaican, and filled it with their own usages and meanings. Rastas saw the power of the word to reproduce the existing order or to create an order of its own, and they chose to use the words to rewrite, or re-speak, their surrounding reality. Jamaican writer and researcher Velma Pollard (see suggested reading) explains in her book Dread Talk, three main categories in which rastas use language as a vehicle for mental and spiritual emancipation.
In Pollard 's first category, standard words take on new meaning. So seen becomes "I agree" or "do you agree," forward becomes to leave or to go, and babylon becomes anything having to do with the official and corrupt system, though it is used most often to refer to the police. In her second category, rastas literalize the sound of words, and change them accordingly; thus understand becomes overstand, because if you truly understand something you are no longer under it, but over it; oppress becomes downpress, because the direction of oppression is not "up" as the first syllable suggests, but down. The third and final category is I-words, in which rastas use the pronoun "I" in special ways. For rastas, "I" is a powerful pronoun of self- assertion and agency, and also invokes the power and glory of their God, Haile Selassie I. Thus to refer to oneself as "I and I" as opposed to me, or to start a word with an 'I ' sound is to assert power and holiness, and connects themselves with a higher power. Some examples of words in which 'I ' replaces the first syllable include I–drin for brethren or sistren, I-tal for vital, and I-rie for free.
It is important to note that it is not rastas alone who use these words. Though the concept of language manipulation in these particular ways originated with the rastas, these usages have spread outside their roots. "Jah know," "overstand" and "spliff" are just a few examples of rasta- originated language use that have been completely integrated into the daily speech of Jamaican speakers. Remember that not everyone in Jamaica speaks Jamaican on a regular basis. Though everyone can speak some version of it, you won 't find many middle and upper class people whose job may demand a language closer to English, who weren't raised speaking Jamaican, or who may think it 's an inferior language saying "Jah know" or "nuh true" in regular conversation. However, in rural and poorer urban areas, and among youth in general, you will find Jamaican as the standard.
Youth and youth culture is perhaps the most important vehicle for the preservation and continual reinvention of Jamaican today. Music specifically is the primary space in which Jamaican has gained value and acceptance as a language of expression and import at home and abroad. As Jamaican music from Bob Marley to Bounty Killer gains increasing international attention, Jamaican language also spreads throughout the world. Dancehall DJ music alone, which, as a genre, is much more insistent on using Jamaican than roots reggae has been, is constantly adding new terms and usages to the language, and is always at the cutting edge of urban youth language use. Some examples of these new dancehall-inspired terms and usages are: full-hundred meaning to give something your all, or the total extent of something; watchi pum meaning a paranoid man who keeps a close eye on his woman; or a whole barrage of fire terms including more fire, hotta fire, and terms used to bring down the purifying fire of judgment on habits and lifestyles that some may find immoral.
In sum, Jamaican language has a long history and a vibrant present. Though it is still stigmatized as a bastard or inferior language by many, the body of creative work in it, from music and poetry to movies and TV shows, proves otherwise. Any English speaker confronted with real Jamaican for the first time will know –mostly because he or she has no idea what the Jamaican speaker just said –that this is not English they are dealing with.
Unu walk good, seen? Ya done know seh, a dem time deh … (All of you take care. As you know, we 'll meet again sometime …)
Hannah Appel
Hannah Appel is a San Francisco native who has spent the last two years in Kingston, Jamaica on a Fulbright grant, studying language and music. She has a B.A. in anthropol-ogy from Yale University, with a Caribbean studies focus. She makes a mean red peas soup and can "log on" and "zip it up" with the best of them.
Original Article posted on: http://www.globalexchange.org/country/jamaica/language


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2007-06-14 / Front Page
Rain doesn't dampen spirit of Heritage Fair
The Amityville community came together for the annual Heritage Day Fair on May 7 and to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Lauder Museum. Despite the threat of rain, children enjoyed the pony rides and had their faces painted.
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There I was, standing in the bread aisle. I could not believe it. Every single loaf of healthy looking bread had the same dreaded words:
This product contains or may contain nuts.
I was 600+ miles away from home and hit head on with the reality of my food allergy. Eating will never be the same.
Nearly in tears, I called my mom and asked her to send me her homemade bread recipe. It was either that, or "Wonderbread".
Although I confronted the realities of my food allergy head on in 2005, I've had food allergies since I was 5 years old.
A little taste of a Brazil Nut at Christmas time led to my throat itching and swelling, and a diagnosis of a nut allergy.
When I was little, managing my food allergy was easy, as nuts were relatively easy to avoid. Now, however, nuts are in just about everything.
Although I don't talk about allergies often here on the blog, they are a real part of every moment of my life.
Having a food allergy impacts the way you think about food. Since so much of our culture revolves around food, having a food allergy impacts you at least three times every day, often in ways you might not even expect.
So, what are we allergic to?
- All tree nuts (e.g., Brazil nuts, cashews, walnuts, almonds, etc)
- Seeds – sesame
- Most raw fruits & vegetables
- I have Oral Allergy Syndrome where my body thinks that the raw fruits and veggies I consume are actually pollen molecules that I am allergic to (like Birch or Maple pollen). As a result, my body reacts to these raw fruits.
Frog Prince:
- Pumpkin
- Strawberries
In addition, my MIL has celiac disease, which requires here to avoid gluten and dairy.
Needless to say, we are no strangers to food allergies.
Seeing as this week is Food Allergy Awareness Week, I wanted to share my story with you and remind you of a nut-allergy series Lynn (from Lynn's Kitchen Adventures) and I did a few years ago and share my three tips for friends with food allergies.
Three Tips for Supporting Someone with a Food Allergy
- Respect the food-allergic person's boundaries. Food-allergic folks have clear boundaries that allow them to feel comfortable with food; these boundaries change over time, but they are well-thought out and intentional.
- Please don't take offense if we are not comfortable eating what you prepare, even if you go out of your way to prepare allergy-friendly food. See #1 above. If you are interested in cooking for a food-allergic friend, take a look at my tips.
- Please understand the severity. One of the biggest challenges food-allergic folks face is a misunderstanding about the severity of the allergy. This is understandable with all the vocabulary – allergy, intolerance, sensitivity, etc. For an allergy, though, all it takes is one molecule to trigger an anaphylactic reaction. This could be a result of cross-contamination, a real concern for those with food allergies.
Do you have a food allergy? Know someone with an allergy? I'd love to hear about your experiences with food allergies.


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Public Notice
2-4-1 General Information
2-4-2 Notified Party(s)
2-4-3 Public Notice
2-4-4 Method of Service
2-4-5 Examples
- Example Public Notice - Page 1
- Example Public Notice - Page 2
- Example Public Notice - Attachment
- Example "Affirmation of Personal Service, 1st Class Mail Service, or Certified Mail Service" Form
- Example Publisher's Affidavit
2-4 Public Notice:
Applicants are required to provide evidence that public notice has been provided to all adjacent property owner(s) according to the provisions contained in the Procedures Governing Certain Licenses Act and the Public Hearings Rule.
Therefore, public notice as required under the following statutes must be provided to the adjacent landowners after the application is submitted to the Division of Water. This requirement becomes effective on February 14, 2005.
2-4-1 General Information:
A. The applicant or authorized agent must provide the Department with a public notice summary on the "Affirmation of Personal Service, 1st Class Mail Service, or Certified Mail Service" form N-4 which is provided with the application. The form may be photocopied for listing additional notified property owner(s). See also General Information - Public Notice.
2-4-2 Notified Party(s):
A. Provide the name(s) and complete mailing address(es) of all notified property owner(s) on the Department form N-4.
- If the project site is owned by someone other than the applicant, provide the name(s) and complete mailing address(es) of the property owner(s).
2-4-3 Public Notice Document:
A. The Procedures Governing Certain Licenses Act and the Public Hearings Rule require that the public notice document include information on the overall project scope and the legal rights of the noticed party(s). Specifically, the document must contain:
- the applicant's name, address and telephone number;
- the agent's name, address and telephone number (if applicable);
- the stream or lake name;
- the project description;
- the project location;
- the relevant statute and/or rule;
- the name, address and telephone number of the person to contact if questions arise regarding the project; and
- instructions for:
- petitioning for an informal public hearing;
- requesting notice of the Department's initial determination; and
- appealing the Department's initial determination.
B. To ensure that the applicant's notice contains the required information, the Department provides an example public notice document with the application, N-2.
2-4-4 Method of Service:
A. On the Department form, indicate the method of service used to notify each property owner and the date on which the service was provided. The method may be varied between owner(s) dependent upon the level of documentation the applicant believes is warranted.
If public notice was given to a property owner in person, mark the "personal service" box and state the service date. If you are using a mode of personal delivery, the effective date of the public notice is considered the date the public notice was delivered to the adjacent landowner.
If a property owner was notified by 1st class mail, mark the "1st class mail service" box and state the service date. As proof of notice to the owner, submit the "Certificate of Mailing", Postal Service Form 3817 stamped with the mailing date to the Department. By indicating service by 1st class mail, affirmation is being given that 21 days have passed since the mailing date and the notice was not returned as undelivered or undeliverable. If you use first class mail to provide public notice, the effective date of the public notice will be based on the actual postmark date. That 21 day period will be reflected on Form N-4 between the date mailed and the date that the form is signed.
Certificate of Mailing - Postal Form 3817
If certified mail was used to notify a property owner, mark the "certified mail service" box and state the service date. As proof of notice, submit the "Domestic Return Receipt", Postal Service Form 3811, (commonly known as the "green card"), signed by the property owner to the Department. If the public notice notification is mailed via certified mail, the Department will recognize the "Date of Delivery" as the effective date for the 30-day public notice period - not the postmarked date.
Domestic Return Receipt - Postal Form 3811
Public notice by legal publication may only be used in very specific situations. Prior to performing notice in this manner the applicant must contact the Permit Administration Section at (317) 233-5635 to discuss the method's suitability. If deemed appropriate, proof of notice is accomplished by submitting a copy of the notice and publisher's affidavit to the Department. If you are using a publication for public notice, the date of the publication must occur after the application is submitted to the Division of Water and will be considered the effective date.
B. The Public Hearings Rule states that expenses incurred due to the applicant's public notice are the applicant's responsibility.
2-4-5 Examples:
A. The following are examples of completed forms:
- public notice page 1;
- public notice page 2;
- Example Public Notice - Attachment;
- "Affirmation of Personal Service, 1st Class Mail Service, or Certified Mail Service" form; and
- publisher's affidavit.
Public Notice Form Page 1
Public Notice Form Page 2
Example Public Notice - Attachment
Location: Along the left (south) bank of Honey Creek beginning 50' west of County Road 150 N and continuing downstream for approximately 200' near Landenville, Roosevelt Township, Ripley County.
NE ¼, SE ¼, SW ¼, Section 24, Township 13 N, Range 13 E, Landenville Quadrangle
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But the best news is that her jaw issue isn't getting worse as we thought was inevitable. In previous x-rays we thought we saw a growth. In the new x-rays nothing was seen. We also measured how far she can open her mouth. It has improved from 1 and 1/2 centimeters to 2 centimeters. That doesn't sound like much but considering the alternative, it gets smaller and eventually she won't be able to eat, then it is fabulous news.
I also wanted to share a couple of dog related gifts I got from friends this year. This one makes me laugh every time I walk by it.
I think it looks a lot like Jenny too!
This one was from another friend. She made the whole thing by hand. She has a great shop on etsy here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/smilingfrogpets My dogs all have some of her toys and they are wonderful and stand up well.
I have awesome friends.
As you can see I had a great holiday and my new year has had a great beginning. I hope the same can be said for all of you!


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An Oblivion Mod to adapt the gameplay of the games "Drakensang" and "The River of Time" to the world of Oblivion. It's in a concept stage and not meant to be actively played at the moment. Be careful and don't ruin your savegames ;)
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Opening Day ushers in new season of promise
Baseball returns, like an old friend paying a much-needed visit.
This is the season to be jolly. You need some tidings of comfort and joy? Here is the national pastime, starting all over again, creating its annual restoration of the spirit.
Baseball returns, like an old friend paying a much-needed visit.
This is the season to be jolly. You need some tidings of comfort and joy? Here is the national pastime, starting all over again, creating its annual restoration of the spirit.
The North American regular-season Opening Days are upon us. This means that winter is officially over.
As these words are written, there is still snow on the home grounds. Behind the garage at the edge of the alley, where mountains of the white stuff were piled up this winter, the snow persists. It is almost April and we are still awaiting the big thaw.
But so what? Baseball is a surer sign of spring than any robin.
The 2014 regular season, of course, officially opened on the other side of the globe, when the Dodgers and the D-backs played in Australia. The Dodgers became the early leaders with a two-game sweep Down Under.
And now, the Dodgers and the Padres will lead the way into the Northern Hemisphere portion of the schedule with a Sunday night game in San Diego. It might appear that the Dodgers are playing a high-profile role in baseball's reemergence. That $235 million player payroll is already into the dividend-paying phase.
Monday is the day when a nearly full schedule arrives with 13 games. They'll be playing in Pittsburgh, Detroit, New York (the Borough of Queens), Arlington, Baltimore, Chicago (South Side), Cincinnati, St. Petersburg, Miami, Phoenix, Oakland, Anaheim and Milwaukee.
It is a very good thing that the ballpark in Milwaukee has a retractable roof. Without that roof, the snow removal would still be a work in progress. With that roof, Opening Day can be March 31 instead of May 31.
But what a fine cross-section of American venues; east and west, north and south, Rust Belt, Sun Belt, major market, medium market, small market -- it's a baseball festival. And with 13 games, weather permitting, that means 13 box scores to ponder, to peruse, to memorize if you so desire and are able.
The Yankees and the Astros open Tuesday night in Houston, thus completing the opening package. These are clubs currently at opposite ends of the expectation spectrum. But they will have identical records going in, and this is part of the beauty of the Opening Day state of mind.
No matter how unforgiving, relentless and downright brutal the climate has been over the last four months, we will now be transformed into a state of optimism. All things will be considered possible, at least temporarily. Maybe this is THE year.
And given the current level of baseball's competitive balance, why not feel that way? Over the first 13 seasons of this century, 28 different teams qualified for the postseason at least once. On the topic of the two teams that haven't reached the postseason in the 21st century, Kansas City would be a completely reasonable choice for a Wild Card berth this season. And Toronto, in a highly competitive, volatile American League East, has the talent to be a factor.
This is not a prediction column, other than to note that, given the track record of Planet Earth on meteorological matters, the weather will become substantially warmer over much of North America by May, or at least June.
On the baseball front, you can see the possibility for another fascinating season. Beyond the play itself, we will all watch the expanded replay system to see if it can be accomplished in a timely manner. And even here we will be hopeful, because the system holds the promise that no more outcomes will be decided by calls that are simply wrong.
"Promise" might be the operative word for any Opening Day. It is another beginning, another season, another time of hope. It is a promise of warmer days and nights spent at the ballpark with family and friends. It is a promise of the game itself, 162 games, a moveable baseball feast, not to mention October for those good enough and fortunate enough to go that far.
It is all good. In other words: Play ball!
Mike Bauman is a national columnist for MLB.com.


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The kitchen is truly the heart (and soul) of any home so we are always on the look out for future-forward brands that fuse a sleek modern aesthetic together with sustainable materials and advanced technology. To date, European design has led the field, but newcomer Bazzèo by NY Lofts is the first US contender to convincingly woo American homeowners over to the green side. Debuting this year at ICFF, Bazzèo is definitely worth a second look. Even if you're not in the market for a new kitchen, these mean green sexy cuisines will make you wish you were.
Crafted from ¼ inch Paperstone combined with artfully stamped aluminum, Bazzèo offers American consumers a decidedly modern, European aesthetic. On the functional side, bazzeo kitchens work best with Küppersbusch appliances. The high-tech cook tops use electromagnetic energy to heat cooking utensils, offering a cooler and more efficient form of cooking. Unlike traditional cooking surfaces that heat up and stay hot long after the meal has been prepared, the black glass ceramic surface of the induction-top stove stays cool to the touch. An ultra-cool cooktop to go with an uber-cool kitchen.
Beyond the look and function of the actual product, Bazzèo kitchens are manufactured right here in the U.S. at a zero waste facility in Secaucus, New Jersey. Parent company NY Loft, always a green advocate on some level, jumped at the chance to launch an all-green line when they saw the growing demand in the marketplace. With projects in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, a sneak peek at CA BOOM, and their much-anticipated official launch at ICFF, Bazzèo may soon become a top-pick for American homeowners.


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Tama(498 items found)
TamaThe story of TAMA reaches back to the year 1908, when the Hoshino bookstore opened a music instrument department.
Then in 1929 a separate company, the Hoshino Gakki Inc., was founded, the operational field included manufacturing and the import and export of music instruments.
The company TAMA was founded after the Second World War during the period of Reconstruction and Development in 1962.
At first the manufacturing was focused on electric guitars and amplifier. In 1965 TAMA made the "Star Drums", which were shown first at the Musikmesse Frankfurt in 1967. This was also the year that the Roland Meinl Musikinstrumente GmbH & Co. KG took over the German distribution of TAMA. The brand name " STAR" could not be used in the USA, and so the brand TAMA drums was born. As time went by TAMA drew the attention of more and more famous drummers, in return their suggestions and comments helped the company's rapid and innovative development.
Revolutionary TAMA hardware includes : (TAMA Kingbeat series, TAMA boom stands TAMA double brace hardware, TAMA X-Hat, TAMA Multiclamp, TAMA Memory Locks, TAMA Camco, TAMA Iron Cobra i.e.)
Today TAMA is a manufacturer with a wide range of products from reasonably priced set ups to professional top class equipment, every drummer will find the right equipment.
Drummers such as : Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Lars Ullrich (Metallica), David Silveria (koRn), Simon Phillips (Toto, The Who), Christoph Schneider (Rammstein), Scott Travis (Judas Priest, Racer X), Chris Efthimiadis (Sub7even), Gas Lipstick (HIM), Eric Correa (Cypress Hill), Keith Harris (Black Eyed Peas), Jukka Nevalainen (Nightwish) and many more.
In the past TAMA drums were made to suite a certain music style. For instance the TAMA superstar was designed for rock & heavy metal, this was achieved by using specific bearing edges, which led to a warm and long sustaining sound, but made it very hard to tune. Around 1990 TAMA started manufacturing drums that could be used for all music styles. TAMA is a forerunner regarding drum and accessories development and design and since the introduction of the TAMA Iron Cobra the company has arrived at the pinnacle of drum manufacturing.
TAMA uses multiple layers of different timbers whilst producing drums, this results in a notable improvement of sound quality.
TAMA was the first brand to make so- called signature snare drums. These are snares that are specially and individually assembled by famous drummers. The best known example is probably the TAMA drum of Lars Ulrich (Metallica) as played on the album St. Anger .
Products like the new TAMA Superstar, TAMA Iron Cobra, TAMA Starclassic and the signature snares are of an impressing quality and offer a hard to beat value for money.


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Rufus and ten of his brother and sister bears spent a week at the CWD Friends for Life conference in Pasadena. The bears all sat together on a table in the exhibit hall - with their journals - and had lots of visitors! (Over 1,000 people came to say hello!) The Crowley family took great care watching over Rufus and his family of bears. At the end of the conference, they packed up all the Rufi and sent them across the country to the Billetdeaux's in Michigan for a bit of "bear freshening up!" Here is a picture of a few of the Rufus bears in Pasadena!
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Just like that, none of Brooke Hogan's bikini tops fit like they used to!
The singer-starlet-something-whatever is evidently having some growing pains as she adjusts to the newly-noticable girls in her life in the Maui surf. As the tanning pattern suggests, she's having some issues with proper exposure. Good thing she's correcting it.
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Science and Invention magazine cover illustrations from the 1920s at Magazineart
Monday, December 12, 2005
Science and Invention
Posted by peacay at 5:42 pm
7 comments :
- 12 December, 2005 19:03
- zenon said...
I just love those covers !
Thank you so much
- 13 December, 2005 00:13
- pk said...
You're welcome.
Psst! There are MANY MANY more magazine covers at the parent site magazineart.org
- 13 December, 2005 07:02
- piranha said...
evolution on mars! *chuckle*.
- 13 December, 2005 07:43
- pk said...
piranha, I'm tempted to say something like: "that's the rubbish those evolution bastards are teaching our kids!! Another vote for intelligent design here!"
But decorum forbids, so I won't '- )
[you're welcome zenon!]
- 13 December, 2005 15:04
- asleep said...
Hello again.
Slight change of url -in case you'd like to update for lazy readers:
- 06 November, 2008 02:09
- peacay said...
Thanks very much! Updated.
- 06 November, 2008 02:20
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Hey kids, great news! The next time you and your family or friends visit Australia Zoo, get ready to grapple with Bindi's Bootcamp playground! It's recently opened to visitors just in time for the upcoming September School Holidays.
Inspired by the set constructed for the TV series Bindi's Bootcamp, the new playground has STACKS of awesome features including a ripper rock climbing wall and heaps of gooey, scaly, interactive games to play and challenges to complete!
Design the perfect meal for some of our animals at "Deadliest Dinner", test your animal knowledge with 'Who's Who in the Zoo?", and if you're feeling brave... try to match up animal droppings with their owners at "Who The Poo Are You?"!
And don't miss the chance to pose with a life-size cut-out Bindi greeting you as you arrive - perfect for souvenir snapshots!
You can find Bindi's Bootcamp playground next to Steve's Safari Shuttle Stop at our Africa exhibit. This multi-species savannah celebrates its first birthday this month, and is home to giraffes, zebras and rhinos! Make sure to keep your eye out for our cheeky cheetahs as they go past on their daily walks with their keepers, too.
So why worry about how to keep occupied these school holidays? Head on down to Australia Zoo and have a crack at becoming a Wildlife Warrior, just like you've seen on television!
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My excitement is mounting as, in two days, I will take off for the Rootstech Conference in Salt Lake City where, as Geniaus, I am an official blogger.
I heard this morning that 1800 people have registered for the conference...that's a lot of genealogists and I want to meet many and find out about them. As I was sipping my coffee in bed this morning I recalled some books that were popular when I worked with kids. Called Authors and Illustrators Scrapbooks they had a page devoted to each sperson that provided a short bio and some personal information.
Following the model in these books I thought that I would prepare a pro forma with a list of questions that I could ask some of the people I meet to complete and that I could post these profiles on the web. I then thought about all the wonderful genealogists I have met in Australia and who do not have a presence on Facebook, Twitter or a Blog, I'd really like to profile some of these GeniMates who do fabulous work in local societies, as volunteer indexers or in their day to day jobs. There are a number of directories of genealogists around but these tend to be serious in nature and concentrate on professional genealogists.
I could post these profiles on the Geniaus blog but I'd like to give them their own home. I thought about putting up a website but blogging is so much easier so I decided to set up a new blog using a newly created Google account. I pondered about names for the blog: genipals, geniprofiles, genibods but decided using Mates in the title would add a bit of Australian flavour.
Once I have thought of the questions and headings for my proforma I will have it ready for Rootstech. Down the track I might make a soft copy available via this blog.
I don't want to make this too onerous so only promise one or two profiles per week, that is, if I can get anyone to take part. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
If you have any suggestions for this project please post a comment on this blog or email me at email@example.com.
Monday, February 7, 2011
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The Khaleesi & Seth can't stop
I mean me. I can't stop. And I don't think I'm alone in this. There was a lot of mail about it yesterday. Please don't misunderstand though. I'm not saying it's an obsession like the Taylor-Johnsons; don't be ridiculous. It's just...
He's Seth MacFarlane and she's the Khaleesi. It's one part random, one part borderline cool, and two parts gross.
Emilia and Seth don't seem to mind being confirmed as a couple at the Emmys though. Here they are out for lunch yesterday leaving no doubt about their status. I think they might be making out in the car there. Can you look away?


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Critical Information Regarding Chicago-Kent Merit-Based and Need-Based Scholarships and Awards for the 1999-2000 Academic YearChicago-Kent provides a range of scholarships to reward academic performance and to help lessen financial need. All continuing students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Merit scholarships are based solely on your academic performance at Chicago-Kent and do not require a financial aid application. If you are exclusively interested in merit-based scholarships, you do not need to apply for financial aid.
Chicago-Kent also awards a limited number of financial need-based awards. If you wish to be considered for need-based awards, you must have a valid Student Aid Report (SAR) on file in the Office of Financial Aid on or before April 15, 1999. Students who do not meet this deadline will not be considered for need-based scholarships and awards.
For additional information concerning Chicago-Kent scholarship awards,
refer to the scholarship
polices from the current Student Handbook.
1998-99 Outside ScholarshipsThroughout the academic year, the Office of Admissions receives notices of scholarships that are offered through external organizations. Information about the scholarship awards that are currently available is listed below. Award notices are listed by the date on which they were posted.
Another good source of information about outside scholarship awards
is fastWEB on the internet. This site maintains a searchable database
of over 400,000 scholarship awards for which you may apply. You can
visit the fastWEB site at http://www.fastweb.com.


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So you spend a few hundred bucks on your new toy. You realize that this cell-phone is partially paid for by your crappy carrier be it AT&T / Verizon or someone else. You accept the fact that they paid part of the bill so you promise to be them faithful for 2 years with your device. No problems so far (you can choose to pay full price and not deal with this "hassle").
Now things gets interesting. The FCC SHOULD have made it mandatory for the carriers to provide free unlocking services once your contract expired. The subsidy has been paid back, the contract has been fulfilled you did pay for the phone. It is hardware.
Instead a law was put into effect on Saturday Jan 26th that explicitely makes it ILLEGAL to unlock the cell-phone.
This only takes a few minutes so I encourage you to sign the white house petition recalling this law. I know there are more important things out there in this world but this is free and takes very little time. You should also be signed up to sign these petitions regardless - some may be more worthwhile than others.....
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petiti ... n/4Yy3p2qW


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It looks like Google FINALLY solved whatever problem was keeping my blog off the web and now it is back.
In Case you did not already know, I have since started a new Blog at my webpage and that will be the one that I stick with from now on.
If you have not already please update your bookmarks to http://www.inominandum.com/blog/
Thank you so much,


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Honesdale's cross country teams piled up the wins at this week's cluster meet.
HONESDALE — Lindsey Pender paused and smiled while considering the question.
Honesdale's veteran cross country coach had just seen her school record, which was set all the way back in 1997, obliterated by Summer Hill. It was a moment for reflection.
"Bittersweet," Coach Pender told TWI Sports. "That's a pretty good word to describe it. Of course I'm thrilled to see Summer get the record, but at the same time I'm kind of sad to lose it."
In point of fact, Honesdale did very little "losing" on this particular day. The Red & Black had hosted its first cross country cluster meet of the season and ran roughshod over the competition.
Thanks in large part to Hill's dazzling performance, the Lady Hornets improved their Lackawanna League record to 9-2. The local lasses swept to lopsided wins over Western Wayne (15-50), Susquehanna (18-41) and Trail (15-50).
"I'm thrilled with how the girls ran today," Coach Pender said. "They're working hard and getting better all the time. This was a very good day for them."
Honesdale also turned in a memorable performance on the boys' side of the ledger. Paced by senior Mark Tetonis, the Hornets sprinted to four wins: Lakeland (27-40), Western Wayne (28-29), Susquehanna (25-36) and Mountain View (15-50).
Their lone loss came the hands of Lakeland, which claimed two of the top three spots overall en route to a 27-40 victory.
"You know, I'm very proud of our boys," Coach Pender said. "They've come a long way since the start of the season. I'm happy with the direction this team is moving in."
Next up for Honesdale's varsity cross country squads is an early morning road trip to Bloomsburg for this weekend's invitational meet. That event is slated for a 9:00 a.m. start on Saturday.
Record Setter
Without question, Summer Hill has evolved into one of the greatest distance runners in Honesdale history.
She's already made three trips to the PIAA State Championships in cross country and track. As her senior year begins, Hill has started a merciless assault on the school's record book.
On Tuesday, Summer took aim at her coach's all-time course mark and quite simply eradicated it.
"I ran somewhere around a 20:10 in practice, so I knew I could get it," she said. "And, the conditions today were perfect for running. I just had to get out clean, stay focused and run my race."
And, that's exactly what Hill did. Finishing first was never in question. In fact, she crossed the line 1:35 ahead of her closest competitor. It was the school record Summer wanted and she went about getting it in spectacular fashion.
Hill separated herself from the rest of the girls right away, then settled in. She covered the rain-slickened 3.1-mile course in a blistering time of 20:13, shaving 15 seconds of the record.
"Summer absolutely deserves it," Coach Pender said. "She's very talented and works incredibly hard. I'm just glad to be a little bit a part of it as her coach."
Hill led a swarm of Lady Hornets to victory.
Haley West was second overall, clocking in at 21:48. She was followed by Lindsay Hilton (22:11), Katie Miller (22:34) and Lyndsey Jensen (24:03).
Also turning in solid efforts for Honesdale were: Sydney Miller (24:15), Kelli Jackson (24:16), Erin O'Neill (24:46), Kristina Koberlein (25:01), Maggie O'Day (25:33), Erin Fowler (25:48) and Baily Leet (26:29).
Big Day
While the girls were busy with their sweep, the boys set about the task of piling up multiple wins of their own.
Tetonis led the charge. A hard-working senior captain, Mark crossed the finish line in 19:30. That time was good enough for a Top Ten finish and high praise from Coach Pender.
"Mark is a very good leader," she said. "He has an excellent work ethic and he sets a great example for our younger runners."
Lakeland's Nathan Morgan captured first place overall on this particular afternoon. The Chiefs' top runner posted a time of 18:23, a full 25 seconds better than runner up Devon Cark of Lackawanna Trail (18:48).
Mark Arzie of Lakeland (18:52), Isaac Barbolish of Trail (18:57) and Susquehanna's Brandon Soden (19:00) rounded out the front five.
For Honesdale, Greg Senft followed Tetonis home, posting a time of 20:16 and finishing up 12th in the overall standings. Logan Miller came home 14th (20:30) and Evan Kennedy wound up 19th (20:53).


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Monday, January 20, 2014
It took me so many years to finally visit the Musée Nissim de Camondo, but it was worth the wait.
My favourite part of the house was the kitchen, where I could happily have spent all day/the rest of my life.
Less happy was the fate of the Camondo family. Moise de Camondo had the house, which faces into Parc Monceau, built in 1911, which he then filled with his collections of tapestries, furniture, porcelain and art. His son and heir Nissim was killed in the first world war, so Moise changed his will to bequeath the house and all its collections to Les Arts Decoratifs in his honour. The house opened as a museum after Moise's death in 1935. During the second world war, Camondo's daughter and her family were all taken to Auschwitz where they were killed, meaning the family line died with them. I imagine that if the house had not been in the possession of Les Arts Decoratifs already, then it may have been seized by the occupying German army and who knows what would have happened to it. It has always been preserved in its original condition as a family home, which is what makes it unique.
The area around Parc Monceau is not one I have reason to visit often. So after visiting the house, we walked in the bright winter sunlight of Parc Monceau, where piles of Christmas trees being chipped scented the air with fresh pine. Then I insisted on going to the cafe in Place Saint-Augustin and sitting in the same seat as Frédéric in L'Amour L'Apres-Midi, famously shown in this scene. Neither the cafe (or its menu!), nor the exterior view of Place Saint-Augustin seemed to have changed at all.
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Mental Health in the Headlines: Week of March 10, 2014
Administration Drops Proposed Changes to Medicare Part D Drug Coverage (see story below).
Denise Marzullo, president and CEO of Mental Health America of Northeast Florida, was interviewed by ABC News on what could have caused a woman to drive her van with three children into the surf.
Patrick Hendry of Mental Health America Wins 2014 Reintegration Lifetime Achievement Award.
Debbie Plotnick, Senior Director of State Policy at Mental Health America, writes on CNN on How to Stop Tragic Shootings of People with Mental Illness.
Mental Health America Faults Rep. Tim Murphy's Legislation for Jeopardizing Role for Consumers and Their Recovery.
Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace: Mental Health America has released a toolkit with a wealth of information and resources.
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SAMHSA Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Toolkit: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a training resource toolkit, developed through the Enrollment Coalitions Initiative, entitled "Getting Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace." The toolkit will assist organizations with outreach, education and enrollment of individuals in the Health Insurance Marketplace. It is composed of three sections: A description of the health care law, how it works, and why it is important for uninsured individuals with behavioral health conditions; An explanation of how the Health Insurance Marketplace works, how to apply for health coverage and where to get help; and Numerous communication ideas and materials from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that can be used to raise awareness and encourage uninsured individuals to enroll. The toolkit has been developed in six slightly different 30-minute, interactive formats, each of which can be accessed and viewed online: http://tiny.cc/GettingReady (General information); http://tiny.cc/CommunityPrevention; http://tiny.cc/ConsumerPeerFamily; http://tiny.cc/HomelessServices; http://tiny.cc/CriminalJustice; http://tiny.cc/TreatmentProviders.
Administration Drops Proposed Changes to Medicare Part D Drug Coverage: The Obama administration is abandoning a plan to limit Medicare coverage for certain classes of drugs, including those used to treat depression and schizophrenia. Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, alerted lawmakers Monday that her agency would not finalize regulations giving insurers more leeway to limit the number of drugs they cover for Medicare beneficiaries. Advocacy groups and Members of Congress vigorously opposed the change, which they argued would have hampered access to necessary medications. Tavenner's announcement means six classes of prescription drugs will continue to be subject to strict rules that would require that nearly all drugs in the classes be covered under Medicare. "We will engage in further stakeholder input before advancing some or all of the changes in these areas in future years," Tavenner wrote in a letter to lawmakers. (The Hill, 3/10/14)
New Mental Health Funding Included In Administration's FY 2015 Budget Request: New funding requests for mental health programs aimed at helping adolescents and communities are included as part of the Obama administration's proposed $1 trillion budget for federal health programs in fiscal year 2015. The president's budget blueprint, submitted to Congress March 4, would provide $130 million to support the administration's "Now is the Time Initiative" aimed at addressing behavioral health problems among young people and training educators and other professionals to identify those in need of help. The initiative, which was announced in early 2013, would be part of a proposed $3.3 billion budget for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services. The initiative would enable nearly 750,000 young people every year to obtain mental health treatment "through programs to promote mental health, prevent violence, identify mental illness early and create a clear pathway to treatment for those in need, including through additional outreach and improvements in workforce data collection," according to a summary of the HHS budget. As part of the $130 million initiative, $55 million would fund efforts to help states and communities provide behavioral health treatments for students and equip adults to detect behavior problems among young people. Another $40 million would fund workforce programs aimed at increasing the number of licensed professionals available to serve in communities across the nation. In addition, a $10 million Peer Professional program would be established to increase the number of health/addiction specialists, prevention specialists and counselors to help those in need of treatment. A $20 million Health Transitions program would support innovative state-based strategies to help young people and their families gain access to and navigate behavioral health treatment systems. Finally, $5 million would fund a program to "change the attitudes of Americans about mental and substance use disorders," as well as improve data collection and analysis of behavioral health needs in the workforce. Although the administration's spending proposals are unlikely to be enacted by Congress as submitted, they can serve as road maps in guiding negotiations on appropriations. (MHH Reporting, 3/10/14)
Moving out of Poor Neighborhood Affects Boys Differently than Girls: Boys who move out of poor neighborhoods into more affluent surroundings reported higher rates of depression and conduct disorder than their female peers, according to a new study. One reason for this distinction might be how boys and girls are seen by their new neighbors, said lead researcher Ronald Kessler, a professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School. When a boy comes from a poor neighborhood to a better neighborhood, he is automatically seen as a "juvenile delinquent," and people treat him differently, he said. Kessler's study was conducted using data from Moving to Opportunity (MTO), a decades-spanning housing mobility experiment financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Within this project, 4,604 volunteer families with 3,689 children were randomly divided into three groups. Two of them received different versions of rent-subsidy vouchers that enabled them to move into a better neighborhood. A control group did not move. In follow-up interviews conducted 10 to 15 years later, boys reported higher proportions of major depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and conduct disorder than boys within the control group—rates of PTSD comparable to those of combat soldiers. The opposite occurred with girls, who reported mental health that was substantially better than the girls who stayed in high-poverty neighborhoods. (HealthDay News, 3/5/14)
Kids with ADHD More Likely to be Obese: Kids who had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during childhood were more likely to be inactive and obese as teens, according to a new study. Researchers, whose findings are published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, followed nearly 7,000 children in Finland and found that the 9 percent who had symptoms of ADHD at age eight were more likely to be physically inactive and obese at age 16. The investigators also found that children who were less likely to be physically active at age 8 were more likely to have inattention when they were teens. They also found that "conduct disorder," which is related to ADHD, increased the risk of teen physical inactivity and obesity. Although the study found an association between childhood ADHD and increased risk for teen inactivity and obesity, it did not establish a cause-and-effect relationship. (HealthDay News, 3/6/14)
Australian Survey Finds More People Willing to Disclose Mental Health Problems: A survey conducted in Australia has found that people are more willing to disclose having a mental health problem and receiving treatment. It also found improved knowledge and beliefs about mental health problems within the community. Researchers said they believe this is due, in part, to educational campaigns about mental. The new study took into account surveys conducted on similar topics since 1995. Researchers found that in 1995, 45 percent of people said they knew someone with some form of mental health problem. This number increased to 71 percent by 2011. Researchers noted that this increase in willingness to disclose is most likely due to changing attitudes towards and greater awareness of mental health problems, rather than more people having mental health problems or more people seeking treatment. The study also revealed that in the years 2003, 2004 and 2011, females were more likely than males to disclose experiencing depression. (Psychcentral.com, 3/9/14)
Suicide Prevention Legislation Introduced: Congressman Ron Barber (D-Ariz.) and Senator Mark Begich (D-Alaska) have introduced the Suicide Prevention Research Innovation Act, which authorizes $40 million for the National Institute of Mental Health for research to reduce the risk of self-harm, suicide, and interpersonal violence and carry out the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative. (Explorer News, 2/28/14)
The Washington Post examines the high suicide rate among Native American kids.
The Boston Globe reports "Teens' brains make them more vulnerable to suicide."
The New York Times looks at "Can Children Inherit Stress?"
The Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) has announced the nominees for the 18th Annual PRISM Awards, which honor TV, movie, music, online, and comic book entertainment that accurately depicts drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as mental health issues.
ProPublica looks at "Why Hospitals Are Failing Civilians Who Get PTSD."
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Hearing Loss Associated with Depression: Hearing loss is associated with depression among American adults, especially women and those younger than age 70, according to a new study. Researchers, whose findings are published in in JAMA Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery, found that as hearing declined, the percentage of depressed adults increased—from about 5 percent in those who had no hearing problems to more than 11 percent in those who did. For the study, researchers looked at data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, including more than 18,000 adults aged 18 and older. The younger people self-reported on their hearing status, while hearing tests were given to those 70 and older. All participants filled out a questionnaire designed to reveal depression. As hearing loss became worse, the depression did, too, except among those who were deaf. Hearing loss was linked with an increased risk of depression in adults of all ages, but was most pronounced in the respondents aged 18 to 69, the investigators found. Women had higher rates of depression than men did. (HealthDay News, 3/6/14)
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City of Lincoln
Mayor's Office
2009 Media Releases
In observance of National Fair Housing Month, the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights (LCHR) will present its annual Fair Housing Conference April 21 and 22 at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln. This year's focus is on public housing with a session targeted at the needs of public housing authorities. There is no registration fee to attend the conference, however, there is a charge of $25 to attend the Awards Luncheon April 22. The registration deadline is April 6.
On April 21, the Realtors® Association of Lincoln is sponsoring a session for Realtors® called "Fair Housing Law: A Legal Update." The presenter will be John Relman, an attorney with Relman and Dane Law Firm, Washington, D.C. The seminar is available for three continuing education hours for Realtors® , however all those interested are welcome to attend.
Wednesday's sessions begin at 10 a.m. with a welcome from actress Elena Dodd portraying Eleanor Roosevelt. After a plenary session on diversity, participants will break for the Fair Housing Awards luncheon. Breakout sessions set for the afternoon include: Fair Housing for Community and Nonprofit Organizations, Immigration and Fair Housing, Fair Housing and Disability Modifications and the Foreclosure Crisis in Nebraska.
Registration brochures are available by calling 441-7624, e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com or visiting the City Web site, lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: human). Realtors® attending the Tuesday session must register with Liz Bruce, Realtors Association of Lincoln, at 441-3621 or email@example.com.
LCHR is sponsoring the 2009 Fair Housing Conference in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Nebraska Housing Developers Association, Nebraska Realtors® Association and the Realtors® Association of Lincoln. The conference is funded in part through an HUD Capacity Building Grant.


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Puzzles From the Past: Problem Solving Through Archeology
Traveling Resource Trunk
Grades six through eight
This traveling resource trunk combines an exploration of Native American cultures with an introduction to basic archeological concepts. Teaching materials contained in this trunk include lesson plans, reproductions of American Indian tools, objects found in historic archeology sites, and photographs.
The six lessons in this trunk explore the lifestyles of some Plains Indian people using the critical thinking skills archeologists utilize. Students learn that archeologists study human culture as they examine objects traditionally used by the Wichita Indians. Observation and inference skills are used as students work with archeological features of a Wichita grass house, reproduction artifacts, and photographs. A lesson on dating objects requires students to examine reproduction artifacts, research materials included in the trunk, record information from their research, and create a timeline they will then use to determine the age of the archeological site the pieces represent. Other lessons include reading ethnographical materials, role playing, and classification of objects. Lessons are written at a sixth through eighth grade level.
The items contained in this trunk make it a great program addition in non-classroom settings. Youth groups find it useful in meeting badge or project requirements. The hands-on components lend themselves to discovery center areas in museums and libraries. The objects in the trunk bring additional meaning to programs in retirement and assisted living centers.
What people are saying about this trunk:
We've been using the Archeology trunk this week and my kids LOVE it. . . . It has been so much fun and I've only done the first two lessons. I'm so glad I knew about this resource and can pass this information and knowledge on to other people. - Allison Bertels, Arkansas City
Standards addressed by this trunk
Ideas for using this trunk with other ages and youth groups
Contents of Trunk
Trunk Manual
The Kansas Historical Society developed the Puzzles From the Past: Problem Solving Through Archeology traveling resource trunk with major funding provided by the Midwest Archeological Center, National Park Service in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Trunk Specifications
Weight: 38 lbs.
Dimensions: 31" x 22" x 9"
Insure for $500 when shipping