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The Budget Battle's Winners and Losers
Congress's budget deal may not have produced a lasting peace, but it did produce some winners and losers. Sudeep Reddy joins MoneyBeat with a look at who made out from the fight, and who got gamed.
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Harry Reid wanted to push this down ... wanted to fight the good fight ... back then and he was really in control of this process along the way Suki is ... one big winner in all this because he was able to control the process and get through substantially in the end what he wanted as is the top priority ... my job was another one for us ... another wears actually Susan Collins she is ... a a a Republican senator who is seen as a centrist ... she's one of the people who came up with a plan of the last week to break the logjam she wanted to step in ... and it didn't come up with what she called a compromise ultimately didn't fly ... but having ... lawmakers crossed the outset but can realize ... that this is the moment they needed to ... actually do something together was a turning point in this entire sixteen day battle ... I pushed back below the new Next twenty year but you get the shots ... I the next one ... on some measures is Ted Cruz he is someone ... who ... it probably fell in the stating of most American face on them reading Dr Seuss on the Senate floor wondering what this guy is all about the wasn't ... exactly a good debut designed to appeal to most of the country but ended the cabbies they didn't get his policy priorities ... after years of a total failure in that regard Obamacare is doing here is actually more popular at the result of the standoff among Americans ... but ... his goal here was that actually ... to draw attention to self when she certainly did ... and to build his own base among the tea party ... and that has ... guided his supporters ... in that case are even more devoted to him now as a result the fight that they were before and after really important development ... that could have implications for years are yet yet so this twenty sixteen bid I mean he he he may bolster the base but I don't think ... that the general population he came on very well in this thing I disagree ... 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John Binner is I is is on the loser lists of people and actually call him a winner which is why I this is a little hard to see he certainly has a black eye he he did not want this battle ... he ... was very clear by now just like he was in nineteen eighty five that a shutdown would be a political loser for his party ... but when he was doing was carrying along his conference based on what ... its wishes were by the majority and as the leader of that group he was able to read them all on ... the the irony here is even though this is a total political failure for the House GOP John Binner sitting within this conference is actually stronger now than it was a few weeks ago because he stood up for their views what they believe that even though most of this conference voted against the bill that he ended up putting on the floor by now Wednesday night they still backing for that reason ... 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Super dupes cute scarf pattern from Twinkle:
pattern: Boysenberry scarf from Twinkle's weekend knits
yarn: Patons Classic Roving in "Natural" (I think...)
needles: US #17
mods: aditional garter stich rows were knit -- another 30 rows
For a while there I was koo-koo for all things Twinkle, but I quickly grew to realize that an uber chunky knit was maybe not the best for my body type (still I will probably be first in line again when she comes out with a new book!). I kept at it though...big needles and big yarn and cranking out an uber fast sweater is pretty freakin' satisfying. Better to stick with accesories here I think though then go out of my way to look like a linebacker every day if I can avoid it.
The yarn was a gift from super fabulous Miss Muffy last Christmas and it's first incarnation: the Mobius cowl was a bit of a fail, so I'm happy to have found a pattern it's really working with.
It's a smaller yarn than the Twinkle soft chunky so I knit about another 30 or so rows to the length, and left the width as is. In retrospect I could have easily knit an additional 60 rows---I'd probably like it to be a bit longer still and may even tear back to do so. The Patons roving has no doubt made for a lighter/airier version of this scarf, which is probably a good thing given it's overall size.
gotta love those "warts"!
Anyway I'm pretty happy with this on all points --it looks good, feels good, and even better was a super fast knit (a couple hours maybe?) the most time consuming was probably tying on the fringe at the end.
And it's neutral colour probably means it will see a lot of wear!
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
and speaking of fringe...
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- littlebirdbigcity said...
Oh I love it. I agree about Twinkle's patterns. They look great on prepubescent girls with absolutely no shape, but for the rest of us, we might just have to stick with the beautiful accessories. Great work!
- Julia said...
Noice! Bobbles, fringe... quick? What more can you ask for? If you like this yarn, let me know what colours you like (Santa's not far away).
- CassieMarie said...
I love it!!
It looks sosososo snuggly!
- yodafatkitty said...
This really looks nice and warm! Love the texture of the yarn.
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Changes in HIV Seroprevalence and Related Behaviors Among Male Injection Drug Users Who Do and Do Not Have Sex with Men: New York City, 1990-1999
April 1, 2002
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Injection drug users (IDUs) who are also men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to be at particularly high risk for HIV infection. In 1999, over 23 percent of US AIDS patients with a history of injecting drugs were MSM. MSM IDUs may be more likely than other IDUs to engage in some injection and sexual risk behaviors, and these behaviors may serve as a bridge for HIV transmission to various other groups. In New York City, HIV seroprevalence, HIV seroincidence, and injection risk behaviors have declined among IDUs. Relatively little is known about differences between MSM IDUs and other male IDUs regarding trends in risk behaviors and HIV prevalence.Adapted from:
Data were collected as part of an ongoing series of studies of entrants to a drug detoxification program at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Male subjects entering the program between Jan. 16, 1990, and July 23, 1999, age 18 or older who had injected illicit drugs within the previous 6 months were eligible for inclusion. Potential participants were eligible to be interviewed once in any calendar year during which they remained behaviorally eligible. Subjects were classified as MSM if they reported sexual intercourse with a man in the 5 years prior to the interview. The period of observation was dichotomized into 1990-1994 and 1995-1999. Analyses compared male IDUs who were and were not MSM within and between periods.
In general, MSM IDUs tended to be at least as likely as other male IDUs to engage in high-risk injection and sexual behaviors. Both groups of men reduced high-risk injection behaviors and increased protective injection behaviors over time. However, neither group reduced its participation in commercial sex exchange, and only the non-MSM IDU group increased condom use between the first and second periods.
MSM IDUs were significantly more likely to be HIV seropositive than were other male IDUs during the first period, and they tended to be so during the second period also. They remained more likely to be HIV-positive after adjustment for changes in the demographic and behavioral composition of the two groups. HIV seroprevalence declined by approximately 15 percent between periods in each group. The use of needle exchange increased from 20.91 percent to 56.9 percent for MSM and from 25.31 percent to 46.84 percent for non-MSM.
"This study highlighted important developments affecting the HIV epidemic in New York City. HIV prevalence and HIV risk behaviors have declined among MSM in general and IDUs in general. Injection risk behaviors and HIV prevalence also declined among MSM IDUs, who are at particularly high risk for infection," the authors wrote in their discussion section. "Declining seroprevalence among MSM IDUs may be partially attributable to the effects of intervention efforts targeting MSM, as well as IDU populations, although it appears that such interventions have primarily affected injection risk. Injection risk behaviors declined among the IDUs in this study, whereas sexual risk behaviors did not. Although condom use increased among other male IDUs, it did not increase among MSM IDUs."
The authors concluded, "These interviewees did indicate (and the findings confirmed) the need for multidimensional interventions with heightened sensitivity to and awareness of sexual orientation. Whether this can best be achieved through improvements to existing interventions or by developing approaches specific to MSM IDUs requires further research. Given the high-risk profile of MSM IDUs, such approaches should be prioritized for implementation and assessment in the near future."
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03.01.02; Carey B. Maslow, Dr.P.H.; Samuel R. Friedman, Ph.D.; Theresa E. Perlis, Ph.D.; Russell Rockwell, Ph.D.; Don C. Des Jarlais, Ph.D.
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A groundbreaking stem cell trial offers hope for millions with progressive conditions that end in sight loss, the Daily Mail has reported.
The high profile study was covered in different ways by news sources, with The Independent going as far to say patients had been 'cured' by a stem cell 'miracle'.
The news is based on a small but important clinical trial that tested the safety of using human embryonic stem cells. The trial treated two people with progressive eye conditions affecting the macula, the part of the eye responsible for central vision. One patient had age-related macular degeneration, a common cause of visual loss in older adults. The other patient had Stargardt's macular dystrophy, a rare hereditary disease that causes macular degeneration in adolescence. Both patients had end-stage disease with severe central vision loss.
In the study researchers developed stem cells into cell types found within the eye and carefully injected the cells into specific locations within the eye. After monitoring patients for four months the researchers found that neither patient had problems with abnormal cell growth, tumours, graft rejection or other safety issues. They also reported improvements in their vision, although not complete reversal of their conditions.
While certainly impressive, this small trial was designed to help establish the safety of the procedure, not whether it was effective. As such it helps support the safety of the treatment but it is far too early to declare the treatment as a 'cure' for blindness.
Where did the story come from?
The study was carried out by researchers from The University of California and the biotechnology company, Advanced Cell Technology in the US. The study was published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The Lancet.
BBC News reported this research well, highlighting that it was a small, preliminary safety study and that further follow-up is needed. The Independent's headline was misleading, as this study did not demonstrate that a patient's blindness was cured. However, within the main body of its article the newspaper made it clear that the study was a small trial to assess safety rather than effectiveness. The Daily Mail also said that it was a safety trial and their reporting was appropriate.
What kind of research was this?
This clinical study looked at the safety of transplanting human embryonic stem cells into two people with different types of eye disease: one person with Stargardt's macular dystrophy and one person with dry age-related macular degeneration.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that affects the macula, which is the central part of the retina found across the back of the eyeball. The macula is responsible for central vision. The condition is most often seen in people over the age of 65, and is the most common cause of visual loss in the developed world.
AMD is usually described as being dry or wet. Dry AMD, as the person in this study had, is the most common and less severe form and means that there is gradual degeneration of the retinal cells. It may or may not lead to complete visual loss. If there is progression to the more severe form, wet AMD, the condition also involves abnormal blood vessels growing within the retina (in an attempt to try and supply blood to the damaged macula). These abnormal vessels are fragile and can swell and bleed into the eye causing considerable damage to the macula and loss of vision over a comparatively short space of time. This study did not include people with wet AMD.
Stargardt's macular dystrophy is a rare, inherited form of macular degeneration. Progressive vision loss usually starts before the age of 20 years, and as there is currently no available treatment. The condition usually leads to complete loss of central vision at a young age.
Stem cells have the ability to develop into various cell types. In this study the researchers used a type of stem cell derived from human embryonic tissue, which had then been developed into retinal cells. The researchers said that there were potential side effects of using these cells, included the cells dividing in an uncontrolled manner, forming tissue in the wrong position, and causing an immune rejection.
As is normal when developing new treatments, the researchers were carrying out a safety study to make sure the treatment was safe for humans. For their trial they used only one person with Stargardt's disease and one person with dry AMD. As there were only two people in this study, with no control or comparison group, it is not possible to say how effective this treatment is at this stage. Larger follow-up trials would be needed to determine how effective treatment with this technology actually is.
What did the research involve?
The researchers recruited two people experiencing the end stage of their disease, which had left them with central vision loss but no other eye problems. They also had a cancer-free medical history and were able to undergo the immunosuppression needed for the treatment. They were also judged as psychologically suitable to participate in the first trial of this type involving eye stem cell treatment.
The researchers made human embryonic stem cells develop into retinal cells, using mouse skin cells to grow them on. The researchers then purified the cells so that there were no mouse cells remaining and then selected patches of retinal cells. They had already determined the best way to handle and store these cells in previous experimental work.
The two participants received immunosuppressive treatment the week before their transplant and for an additional 12 weeks. The researchers prepared a 1ml solution containing a known number of the retinal cells. They chose a specific area of the retina on which to inject these cells. Each patient had cells injected into one eye only, which is a common practice for trials of new treatments that could potentially damage the eyes.
What were the basic results?
The researchers were able to make retinal cells that were over 99% pure. As the cells had previously been exposed to animal cells, they tested the cells extensively for any contamination, including animal and human viruses.
They did not see any excessive or abnormal growth of the transplanted cells in either patient or any tumour formation. The transplanted cells were growing in the correct place, except one cell in the patient with Stargardt's macular dystrophy. However, this cell was not dividing. There was no clinically detectable inflammation in the eyes of either patient and no signs of cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment or increased pressure in the eye. Neither patient experienced pain or sensitivity to light.
The researchers could see that the cell transplant had survived in the patient with Stargardt's macular dystrophy, and the amount of pigment in these cells increased from one week after the transplant up until the third month. Pigment is crucial for vision as it allows light entering the eye to be absorbed and converted into signals relayed to the brain.
Both patients showed functional improvement in their sight following treatment, despite not seeing anatomical evidence that the cells had survived in the patient with AMD. The patient with Stargardt's macular degeneration could only determine hand motions before the treatment but after two weeks could count fingers using their treated eye. Her vision continued to improve over the next three months.
How did the researchers interpret the results?
The researchers say that the therapeutic use of human embryonic stem cells poses daunting challenges but that their results provide clinical evidence suggesting that human embryonic stem cells might safely be transplanted into human patients.
They say that so far, "the cells seem to have transplanted into both patients without abnormal proliferation, tumour formation, graft rejection or any untoward pathological reactions or safety signals". However, they add that continued follow-up and further study is needed.
This study tested the safety of these cells in people who had end-stage dry AMD and Stargardt's macular degeneration. The researchers said that the ultimate therapeutic goal is to treat people earlier in the hope of increasing the likelihood of being able to safeguard their vision.
This was a small clinical trial that assessed the safety of using stem cell technology to treat one person with Stargardt's macular dystrophy and one person with dry age-related macular degeneration. Specifically, it looked at the use of retinal cells that had been made from human embryonic stem cells.
The primary focus of this research was to see whether this procedure would be safe, not whether it was effective. The researchers found that neither of the patients had problems with abnormal cell growth, tumour formation, graft rejection or any other pathological reaction or safety issues, all of which are potential problems in this type of treatment.
The researchers followed the patients over four months but say that further follow-up is needed to observe the long-term effects of this treatment.
Although measuring the effectiveness of the treatment – whether it improved vision – was not the main aim of this study, both patients showed some improvement in vision. However, it should not be assumed that the treatment is effective, as it is not possible to say whether these improvements would be sustained in the long term. As only two people were treated, the response of a variety of people with central vision loss would have to be assessed in a larger trial.
This careful research has demonstrated that this type of transplant could be safe in the short term, and paves the way for larger trials under carefully controlled conditions. However, it is far too early to say whether this treatment could be a cure for blindness, as The Independent suggested.
- Schwartz SD, Hubschman JP, Heilwell G et al. Embryonic stem cell trials for macular degeneration: a preliminary report. The Lancet, January 23 2012
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International Human Rights Commission to Review Chevron's Abuses In Ecuador
Rainforest Communities to Provide More Information About Health Impacts of Chevron Contamination
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Washington, D.C. – An international human rights court has agreed to hear the claims of the Ecuadorian indigenous rainforest communities who recently won an $18 billion judgment against the American oil company Chevron for its poisoning of their ancestral lands.
In a letter sent to the lawyers for the communities, the InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights asked for more information about the harms being suffered in Ecuador due to Chevron's contamination. The letter responded to a petition filed Feb. 9 by the communities.
"This is yet another step for the rainforest communities in their historic effort to hold Chevron accountable for its human rights abuses in Ecuador," said Pablo Fajardo.
The rainforest communities are asking the Commission to examine whether Chevron's purported use of an international investor arbitration procedure to pressure Ecuador's government to quash the legal case comports with international human rights law.
The arbitration – which Chevron alleges is subject to a U.S.-Ecuador bilateral investment treaty that entered into force several years after the oil giant left Ecuador – bars the rainforest communities from appearing, is rife with conflicts of interest and has been subject to withering criticism from international jurists for violating international law and having a pro-business culture. Any ruling from the arbitration panel would have no bearing on the ability of the rainforest communities to enforce their judgment, which was handed down in February 2011 and affirmed on appeal earlier this year, said Fajardo.
"Our main concern is that Chevron will try to use what is essentially a kangaroo court proceeding to try to put political pressure on Ecuador's government to deny the human rights of its own citizens to seek legal redress," said Fajardo.


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Speaking on Twitter earlier today, Molyneux sent an assuring tweet to fans after the Android version of the app was nowhere to be seen, "Little surprised at early iOS release BUT team are pushing as hard as they can to get Android out today!!"
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The British Columbia Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers Guild defines a B&B inn as a property that:
- is the principal residence of the owner/operator/innkeeper who provides a personalised hospitality experience
- serves breakfast included in the rate
- is situated on residentially or agriculturally zoned land
- is licensed as a Bed & Breakfast inn by the appropriate licensing authority in the community/region and carries the proper insurance
- is residential or agricultural in character
The lodging terms Bed & Breakfast, B&B, Inn and Guesthouse are interchangeable at the discretion of the innkeeper.
As the term "Bed & Breakfast" indicates, breakfast is one of the highlights of this accommodation experience. Our members always include breakfast in the rate charged and "Breakfast" is usually described in one of two ways:
- a Full Breakfast - includes a choice of beverages, usually a fruit course, breads and baked goods, and a hot entree.
- a Continental Breakfast - includes a choice of beverages, may include a fruit course, and a selection of baked goods.
Each innkeeper may choose to be creative within these descriptions, so you may experience a wide range in the type of items and the style of breakfast served. Settings also vary, and you may be served at a private or at a communal table, in the kitchen or in the dining room, outdoors on the patio or deck, in your room, or buffet style. Special dietary requirements should be brought to the attention of the innkeeper when making your lodging reservation. To be sure the establishment you have selected for your stay offers the type of breakfast you are looking for, always ask when making your reservation at a B&B inn.
Unless otherwise noted, B&B lodging rates are quoted for a double room, double occupancy, based on the most recent information supplied by the innkeepers. All rates are subject to change and seasonal variations.
Depending upon location and size of the property, you may be required to pay the following taxes on top of the quoted rates:
- GST (Goods & Services Tax) : A federally applied tax of 5%
- PST (Provincial Sales Tax) at 8%, and in some areas MRDT (Municipal & Regional District Tax) at 2% or 3%
- Some cities have an additional 2% "hotel" tax, based on 4+ rooms
- Vancouver, Victoria, and soon Kelowna, also have a Destination Marketing fee of 1 - 1.5% which may have to be charged by B&Bs in those communities
Please be sure to confirm rates and taxes when you make your reservation.
Most Bed & Breakfasts now accept credit cards, and will ask for a credit card number to guarantee your reservation. Some smaller establishments, or those open seasonally, may not accept credit cards. The most common credit cards accepted are VISA and Mastercard. Some properties will also accept American Express. Diners Club and Discover Card are not common in Canada. Cash and travellers cheques are always welcome, and some establishments may accept your personal cheque with proper identification. Always check on the method of payment when you make your reservation.
Reservations are essential, particularly during the busy season. Reserve to avoid disappointment. When you book, be sure to discuss your accommodations requirements and confirm prices, services and other details. Innkeepers tend to be delightfully helpful. If you need to arrive earlier than the stated check-in time, please discuss this with the innkeeper to make arrangements. If you are going to arrive later than you have previously indicated, as a courtesy, please call the innkeeper to let them know. Remember that a Bed & Breakfast is not a hotel with staff on hand 24 hours a day, and errands and grocery shopping may need to be done at some time during the day.
Most innkeepers will require a credit card guarantee or a deposit to hold your room, or sometimes an advance payment. All inns have a written cancellation policy, which may range from 24 hours to 30 days. B&Bs are smaller establishments with a limited number of unique rooms, so cancellation policies tend to be for longer periods than hotels, and may involve an administration fee.
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Children, pets, and smoking present special considerations for B&Bs. Almost all B&B inns are non-smoking indoors. Whether children and/or pets can be accommodated is generally noted. Properties that are "adult-oriented" are often not suitable for children. Many inns with limited facilities for children and pets may have specific rooms set aside for families and guests traveling with pets. Be sure to inquire when you book your room.
Different terminology may be used by individual innkeepers, but generally the following applies. Make sure you clarify when making your reservation.
- Ensuite: In Canada, the term "ensuite" refers to a bathroom that is private, inside and attached to the sleeping unit.
- Private: A bathroom that is for the sole use of a sleeping unit but may be outside of the room.
- Shared: Bathrooms that are used in common by not more than two sleeping units. Each room is supplied with its own towels.
Most Bed & Breakfasts offer computer/internet access to their guests. High speed or wireless access for your laptop is likely available, although in more isolated rural areas this may not be the case. If you need this service please check what is available when you book your room.
Parking is provided free at Bed & Breakfast properties and is usually off street parking, although you may find that sometimes in urban areas you may need to park on the street


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Every First & Third Saturday of the month, the LAFFurs hold their monthly fursuit-friendly bowling meet. The evening begins with a welcoming dinner and then once food and drinks are had we round-up the fans towards their vehicles to head to the bowling alley. Thanks to cooperation with the bowling alley staff, furry fans are welcome to suit up and bowl in their fursuits. A headless lounge is provided by the alley free of charge. In the background, artists set up supplies on the tables and begin drawing, often offer sketches to friends or those interested. The event usually lasts 2 or 3 games before the after-parties begin. Popular venues are Denny's, Steak n Shake, and SliderCon at White Castle.
Updates can be received on the new Downers Grove Bowling facebook page Live updates can be recived via our Twitter @DGFurBowl
For any questions or concerns you can E-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com Google Documents can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/DGFurBowlG-D
2018 UPDATE & CHANGES posted on 07/26/17
Hey all, Odie DerpDawg here.
We are pleased to announce the 2018 Badge design contest. (WITH PRIZES) We are doing it this early to give people that want to participate plenty of time to submit their designs.
Here is the run down: Two badges are needed for next year. 21+ and under 21. Mascot will remain the same as last year. We are looking for at the very least the Mascot, A bowling ball or bowling pin and D.G.Furbowl 2018 somewhere in the design.
If you choose to design both badges the design must be different between the 21+ and under 21.
You do not need to design the whole badge. We will be inputting your designs onto badges and a name box. Unlike this years design for custom badges we will be having the mascot on the badge alone with your picture should you decide you want a picture badge.
For how we decide the winners. We on staff will choose our top three favorites that meet the above criteria. Then we will put those top 6 (3 x 21+ / 3 x under 21) up for a public vote at the bowling alley. We will do a ballot system the badges will be laid out and numbered and you will cast your vote and we will count it up and announce the winners at the last bowling of the year December 16th.
Timeline: design submissions: July 26th - October 31st 11:59pm. (no more will be considered after this time.
November 1st - November 4th Staff will choose the top 3 of each.
November 4th & November 25th Bowling members cast their votes on their favorite designs.
December 16th we will announce the winners. There will be two different people.
PRIZE TIME. We have worked it out to where the two winners will receive FREE admission and badge to the 2018 bowling event. There will be something on your badge that states this. So do not looses your badge. (You may purchase a new one with the same marking) We will know who you are so you may not loan your badge to anyone as this will cause us to revoke the free admission.
Note to Staff. All Staff will be exempt for this contest.
Please submit your designs to me at firstname.lastname@example.com or @derpdawg on telegram.
Now this is a good time to announce that for 2018 we will no longer be offering the Laminated paper badges. We have had some good feedback on the Plastic badges and we will be working with these from 2018 on.
Prices: Regular badge $6 Custom Picture $10 (Pre-Order Only)
The reason for this is the cost of running the bowling has previously come out of us on staffs own pockets. The cost of the badges will offset the cost of the rooms, wristbands and any other supplies we use for the meets.
To help everyone out as to when all the meets are (in case someone doesn't get FB, or Twitter updates) here is a list of ALL the dates. All dates are subject to change. We do our best to update them in a timely manor. Note; not all days may not be the 1st and 3rd Saturday:
|1st Meet
|2nd Meet
|January 7th
|January 21st
|February 4th
|February 11th
|March 11th
|March 25th
|April 1st
|April 15th
|May 6th
|May 20th
|June 10th (revised)
|June 17th
|July 1st
|July 22th
|August 5th
|August 19th
|September 9th (revised)
|September 16th (cancled)
|October 7th
|October 21st
|November 4th
|November 25th (revised)
|(NO December 2nd meet due to MidWest Furfest this weekend)
|December 16th
Event Summary
If you have any questions, issues or concerns please find one of us we will have special badges that say STAFF on them.
The Staff consists of (in no real order) Jade, Odie, Razz, Lavos, Anthrax, Eight, Narkiel, Scorch, Takumi/Ravyn, Kamikaze, Gazzy,& Glacier.
- Head B*tch in charge Odie
- Head of the LAW (Security): Takumi/Ravyn
- Security Officers: Razz, Anthrax, Odie, & Kamikazi(Securikitty)
- Registration: Lavos, Anthrax & Gazzy
- Door & bowling signups: Scorch, Glacier & Razz
- Consultants/Advisor: Jade
We also have an ever-changing group of awesome volunteers (who wear special volunteer badges to signify this) If you are interesting in joining staff, please see a staffer and ask to be a volunteer first(so we get to know you). Contact info: Please e-mail us at email@example.com
Cover Charge
The alley has asked for a $3 'CASH' cover charge each meet for all non-bowlers attending this meet. If you are bowling the fee is waived(or included however you want to look at it) in with the $11/person to bowl.
Anyone in attendance at Tivoli Bowl who is part of our group must wear a D.G. Fur Bowl badge, regardless of whether you enter our function space or bowling lanes. Badges signify acceptance of the LAFF Event, and must be displayed at all times while on Tivoli's property.
This year your first BADGE is FREE! You can only get your badges at the alley at the registration table(setup in the party room, to the left) must show some form of government/state picture ID with your date of birth, so that we can give you the proper badge.
Replacement badges will cost you $2 'CASH'. For cost of materials.
Code of Conduct
Please read our Code of Conduct: http://tinyurl.com/DGFurBowlC-O-C
Minors (17 Years old and under)
Minors(17 yrs of age & under) who are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (21yrs or order) are not permitted, UNLESS they have their parent/guardian sign a consent form prior to attending.
If the parent/guardian is not with the minor when registering and handing in the consent form we will need to call the parent/guardian and verify the inform provide is correct before we are able to issue a badge and allow said minor into the function space, if we are not able to verify the information admittance will be denied until we can verify.
Parental consent forms can be found below or you can request to have one e-mailed to you at email@example.com.
Dinner (N/AA)
Date Started: Currently there is no specific location for dinner. normally people do individual groups and not one large group.
All details are as same as above except for the following:
Current Organizer: Odie & D.G. Fur Bowl Staff
After Bowling Wind-down
After parties are usually organized on a spur of the moment basis around midnight, as bowling winds down.
- Denny's 17W660 22nd St Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Google Maps
(Due to popular demand from the many going to this Denny's location now, I added it so people know where to go. One server each time and for some reason seem to do better then SnS ordering process plus we get to use there private room all for us. As of last meet, we filled it up.)
- Steak n Shake 1520 Ogden Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515 Google Maps
The LAFF Bowling event was first organized by Ash in early 2004. The first meet only had four attendees. Since then, attendance has skyrocketed to an average of 30-50 furries each month, with some months bringing even bigger crowds than that. Several people have taken charge of organizing the event as it has been handed down to new volunteers. Following Ash were Butterscotch, Shale, Blazger, Rayven, Timoran, Reimori, and is now being run by a D.G.Fur Bowling STAFF committee that was headed by JadeWolf Who has now passed the torch on to Odie.
The event began at the Fox Bowl in Wheaton, Illinois, where it remained for several years. While Shale was running the event, it moved for the first time; on October 28th, 2006, the Halloween Bowl event introduced the Brunswick Zone Glendale Heights alley. At this alley, there were several new features: Air Hockey, DDR, Karaoke, and a large party room. At first, fursuit feet could not be worn in the alleys, and there was no private changing area except the restroom; both issues have since been resolved. Unfortunately, the alley's Karaoke event was moved to Friday nights, but soon after Timoran began hosting Wii events, primarily including Super Smash Bros. Melee.
In addition to the new alley, October brought a new staff member to the bowling event: Blacksilver, who would assume the role of Bowling Alley Liaison. He is responsible for maintaining good will with the bowling alley to ensure that the event's unique needs are met. Any issues the group has with the alley, or vice versa, are often channeled through him. However, being an employee of the alley specially suited him for this role, and when the event moved to Tivoli Bowl he resigned the position.
Since the move to Brunswick, several furs wanted to revive a Fox Bowl event. On June 23, 2007, Blazger and Rayven briefly revived the Fox Bowl event. Two dinners were run prior to bowling: Baker's Square by Blazger, and Buona Beef by Rayven, both at 7:00. Unfortunately, Fox Bowl's leagues posed a space problem and Fox Bowl could no longer host Furry Bowling. The hosts have indicated that they are investigating the option of starting a new LAFF event, such as Miniature Golf.
On August 18, 2007, Shale announced that he would no longer run the Bowling meet. Timoran volunteered to assume the role of event organizer, and his first organized bowling event ran on September 15, 2007.
In January 2008, Timoran announced that Bowling would move to a new alley, since the Brunswick Zone would no longer have a party room available. The new alley, Tivoli Bowl, would provide the same amenities and pricing as before.
In Mid 2012, Timoran stepped down from the mantel of organizer, passing the torch to Reimori and a few volunteers. Later that year, Reimori would pass the torch to the LAFF STAFF committee, headed by JadeWolf and Chaz to keep the event running.
Come 2014 an official change in name to "Downers Grove Furry Bowling" aka D.G. Fur Bowl was made. The change was made due there being other bowling events in the Lake Area so we wanted to be more specific about the location of this one and give the other bowling events a chance to grow. There is still a committee of furries to help keep it running, called D.G.Fur Bowl Staff. It was headed by JadeWolf til
End of 2015 JadeWolf handed over the torch to Odie and the rest of the D.G.Fur Bowl Staff but has stayed a part of the staff in order to help. [[File:2015_DGFur_Bowling_Staff.jpeg|right|thumb|400px|Downers Grove Furry Bowling 2015 Staff Group Picture -


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VEX LCD Characters
|Full credit for the work behind this post goes to ROBOTC user Matthieu V. Thanks Matthieu!
The VEX LCD is a fantastic tool, allowing you to display messages and values on the robot with very little effort. Some programmers even use a combination of the screen and input buttons to create a basic user interface on their robots – allowing them to choose between multiple autonomous routines, choose a specific sensor and display its values, and more.
What many programmers don't know, is that there's a wider selection of symbols that can be displayed with the LCD! Shown below is a full list of characters that can be displayed, along with their numerical equivalents, in a useful table Matthieu put together.
Full character look-up table:
You can download a printable PDF of the table, along with some additional notes, VexLCDcharList.pdf.
To display any of these custom characters, you should use either the displayLCDChar(); or displayNextLCDChar(); commands as you normally would, but specify the numerical value instead of an actual character in single quotes. For example, the following code will display a right arrow on the very first position (0,0) on the LCD:
task main() { //Create and initialize variable x //Value stored in x must be between 16 and 255 int x = 199; //Clear Line 0 clearLCDLine(0); //Display the character associated with the value in x displayLCDChar(0, 0, x); //Wait 5 seconds before the program ends, clearing the screen wait1Msec(5000); }


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Youth Revs close out regular season with unbeaten weekend
Purchase, N.Y. & Marlboro, Mass. – The New England Revolution youth clubs played their final two games of the 2010 regular season with short numbers because of SATs and graduations, but refused to lose by compiling a 2-0-2 record for the weekend and now shift their focus to the playoffs. The Under-16s tied both of their games, at FC Westchester on Saturday and against D.C. United on Sunday, while the Under-18s swept their weekend games, a 2-1 win at FC Westchester followed by a 4-0 shutout victory over D.C. United on Sunday.
The U16s waited until almost the end of the first half to net their first goal of the game against FC Westchester. Sam Milbury (Peabody, Mass.) scored an unassisted goal in the 40th minute to close the first half, but Westchester quickly retaliated scoring in the 41st minute to tie the game at 1-1 to begin the second half. Westchester scored another to go up 2-1 in the 77th minute, but the Revs quickly answered with a Diego Fagundez (Leominster, Mass.) goal in the waning moments, assisted by Mitch Taintor (Storrs, Conn.), ending the game in a 2-2 tie.
The U18s were off to a slow start allowing a Westchester goal in only the 5th minute of play. However, picking up the pace, Felix DeBona (Everett, Mass.), making his debut for the U18s, scored in the 35th minute off an assist from Fernando Baptista (New Bedford, Mass.). The Revs were able to clinch the win in the 80th minute when goalkeeper Jose Silva (Northborough, Mass.), filling in as a striker due to players being away for graduations and SAT's, was awarded a free kick. The goal was scored by Gustavo Santos (Framingham, Mass.) and assisted by Homero Morais (Somerville, Mass.). The Revs closed out the game with a 2-1 win.
On Sunday, the U16s were rocked with two quick goals by opponent D.C. United in the 20th and 24th minutes of play. Not to be outdone, Diego Fagundez (Leominster, Mass.) scored off of a free kick in the 27th minute to make the score 2-1. Cole Denormandie (Lincoln, Mass.) quickly followed in the 32nd minute with a goal assisted by Fagundez. The Revs closed out the weekend with another 2-2 tie.
The U18s put on a scoring clinic against Eastern Conference foe D.C. United on Sunday. Starting in the 26th Michael Rincon (Malden, Mass.) scored after a solo run beating three United players. Homero Morais (Somerville, Mass.) followed suit in the 31st minute of play, scoring after a beautifully placed ball by Fernando Baptista (New Bedford, Mass.) found his feet. The Revs closed out the first half with a 2-0 lead. The scoring continued unanswered in the second half with Sawyer Kisken (Fairbanks, AK) scoring his first ever Rev's goal in the 61st minute off a pass in the 6-yard box from teammate Fabio Junior (Leominster, Mass.). Junior closed the game with a goal of his own in the 83rd minute of play. The Revs secured a solid 4-0 win over DC United.
Both youth Revolution clubs have already qualified for the U.S. Soccer Development Academy's playoffs which take place later this month. The U16s won the Northeast Division with an 8-2-0 record (14-7-8 overall), while the U18s finished in second place in their division with a 6-4-0 record (14-11-4 overall). It was the first time either time qualified for the playoffs in the program's second year of existence. The U16s and U18s will travel to Greensboro, N.C. on June 24 and participate in three games each of pool play to fight for a spot in the championship round which takes place in July at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., home of MLS' LA Galaxy and Chivas USA.
New England Revolution U-15/16 vs. FC Westchester U-15/16
June 5, 2010 – Purchase, NY, (SUNY, Stadium Field)
Scoring Summary:
NE – Sam Milbury (unassisted) 40
WEST – Andres Penfold 41
WEST – Cesar Ceja 77
NE – Diego Fagundez (Mitch Taintor) 80
New England Revolution: Tyler Zon (GK), Christian Sady, Mitch Taintor, Daniel Chmura, Pablo Espinola, Daniel Tchen (Dominik Machado 30), Sam Milbury, Devin Devoy, Douglas Silviera (John Dumbuya 70), Sal Castro, Alan Florez Pino (Diego Fagundez 57)
Misconduct Summary:
New England Revolution U-17/18 vs. FC Westchester U-17/18
Scoring Summary:
WEST – Emanual Calixto 5
NE – Felix DeBona (Fernando Baptista) 35
NE – Gustavo Santos (Homero Morais) 80 -
New England Revolution: Chris Foley (GK), Dylan Hawkins, Kenny Kolbeck, James Doherty, Kyle Gordon, Gustavo Santos, Sawyer Kisken, Homero Morais, Enco Lika (Marlon Ramalho 55), Felix DeBona, Fernando Baptista (Jose Silva 76)
Misconduct Summary:
NE – Kyle Gordon (caution) 55
New England Revolution U-15/16 vs. DC United U-15/16
June 6, 2010 – Marlboro, MA, (Forekicks Soccer Complex)
DC – Colin Martin 20
DC – Dario Redondo 24
NE – Diego Fagundez (unassisted) 27 – ( Free Kick )
NE – Cole Denormandie (Diego Fagundez) 32
New England Revolution: Tyler Zon (GK), Christian Sady, Mitch Taintor, Daniel Chmura, Adrian Reifsynder, Daniel Tchen, Forest Sisk, Cole Denormandie, Diego Fagundez, Devin Devoy (Dominik Machado 53), Felix DeBona (Jack Hilger 53)
New England Revolution U-17/18 vs. DC United U-17/18
NE – Michael Rincon (unassisted) 26
NE – Homero Morais (Fernando Baptista) 31
NE – Sawyer Kisken (Fanio Junior) 61
NE – Fabio Junior (unassisted) 83
New England Revolution: Jose Silva (GK), Pat Laroche (James Doherty 58), Kenny Kolbeck, Daniel Sangster, Kyle Gordon (Sawyer Kisken 58), Michael Rincon, Felipe Fagundes, Homero Morais (Josh Vlasich 60), Cody Osgood, Fabio Junior, Fernando Baptista
NE – Homero Morais (caution) 46


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Pattaya, Thailand - On the evening of October 26, 2013, Pattaya Exhibition and Convention hall (PEACH) was abuzz with around 600 reporters after a successful "Eco-tourism" Rally by the Economic Reporters Association of Thailand. This event, attended by the country's largest newspapers including Bangkok Post and The Nation, brought reporters together to raise environmental consciousness and public awareness regarding the benefits of promoting ecotourism and to strengthen familial and professional relationships for the participants.
Kicking off from Bangkok, the annual car rally covered a total of 150 kilometers traversing through a beautiful scenic route of coastal areas to the Pattaya Floating Market and ultimately ended in the luxurious Royal Cliff Hotels Group in Pattaya, Chonburi.
To culminate a successful event, participants had a fun "Retro Sixties" themed dinner party at the Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall (PEACH), featuring a wild assortment of fun and games including shooting, football, ring toss and a highly anticipated lucky draw awarding a lot of exciting prizes. It was a memorable night filled with live entertainment by Thailand's top artists from RS and GMM Grammy including an act from popular actor Saksith Tangthong. Accommodations for the participants were at the vibrant Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, located in the heart of Royal Cliff Hotels Group.
"Royal Cliff Hotels Group and PEACH are honored to host once again such an amazing event that promotes sustainable tourism that supports environmental protection." Mr. Vitanart Vathanakul, Executive Director of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group said. "Environment-friendly PEACH has the state of the art facilities available to accommodate more entertainment, more guests, and more excitement for the event this year. Royal Cliff will always be supportive of environmental initiatives that help people become more aware of the importance of conserving our natural resources for the wellbeing of our future generations."
Economic Reporters Association's President, Mrs. Amornrat Charoonsmith agreed, "Royal Cliff Hotels Group together with PEACH is a perfect venue for our annual rally. One of our important reasons for choosing PEACH is because we wanted the best "green" venue in Pattaya that will go in line with our environmental consciousness theme. As expected from a 5-star location, the food and services rendered were excellent topped with everything else greatly exceeding our expectations."
As part of its Green Initiatives Program, Royal Cliff Hotels Group's Executive Director, Mr. Vitanart Vathanakul presented the hotel group's tree planting certificate to Mrs. Amornrat Charoonsmith, President of the Economic Reporters Association of Thailand. Reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation excellence, Royal Cliff has an exciting tree planting program where Flame trees would be planted in various vital locations on behalf of the companies who select PEACH as the venue for their events. This long-lasting commitment to environmental sustainability reflects the company's dedication to corporate social responsibility.
Royal Cliff Hotels Group is an environment-conscious hotel known for championing environmental conservation. It has received numerous awards and recognitions such as the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) Monitoring Award 2009 in recognition of exceptional environmental management practices and is the only hotel property in Thailand to be awarded the prestigious distinction of Best Green hotel by the Best Green Hotels of USA.
PEACH is a world-class multipurpose award winning convention facility under the flagship of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group. This highly rated convention centre is the perfect venue to hold any kind of event and is able to accommodate up to 10,062 people theatre-style. It offers an ideal location, modern facility and professional service to host a wide variety of engagements including international conferences, product launches, concerts, exhibitions, incentives, grand wedding celebrations and banquets.
For more information on the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and PEACH, please visit www.royalcliff.com and www.peachthailand.com.
Mr. Vitanart Vathanakul, Executive Director of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group with members of the Economic Reporters Association of Thailand including its President, Mrs. Amornrat Charoonsmith.
Mr. Vitanart Vathanakul, Executive Director of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group together with Mr. Antonello Passa, General Manager of the Royal Cliff Hotels group presents the tree planting certificate to Mrs. Amornrat Charoonsmith.
The festive atmosphere during the "Retro 60's" themed dinner of the Economic Reporters Association Of Thailand at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall ( PEACH)
Tel:(+66) 38 250421 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
For promotions, privileges, lucky draw & news about PEACH.


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Jennifer Lopez's brand new collection for Kohl's isn't her first foray into fashion--she was one of the first celebrity designers with her Sweetface collection back in 2003--but she says that former experience taught her what not to do and helped make the new line even stronger.
Jennifer Lopez for Kohl's hit stores last month, and we caught up with the mother/mogul/American Idol judge to dish all about the debut. First up, we wondered how her previous experience designing a clothing line--which was shuttered in 2009--had informed her newest project. "You really only learn the best things from the things that don't work, in a way," she said. "You learn from your mistakes. I was able to take all of that experience and understand there were certain things I would not compromise on. This time around, I wanted to make sure that the quality matched the value."
She says they paid so much attention to the materials that the pieces are good enough to pass her own style test. Despite the fact that so few celebrities actually wear their own clothing lines, J Lo promises that she will: "I think the boyfriend jean is something you'll see me wearing a lot in paparazzi photos and things like that, because I actually wear it in my regular life."
And while we were on the subject of her personal style, we had to ask Jennifer about one of the most famous dresses to ever walk the red carpet: That plunging Versace number she wore to the 2000 Grammy Awards. "Yes, I do still have that in my closet," she says. "And I always will. Oh yeah, that's definitely what they call an archive piece."
Not all of her outfits have been so memorable--there's at least one Jennifer would like to forget, which she identified as her own wost Don't moment (and we--sorry girl!--dug up a photo of):
"I remember early in my career there was a crazy picture of me with this brown button down dress and these horrible clog shoes, and I thought to myself, 'Whatever made me think that looked good, or looked good together!?'"
We're guessing the countless fans who are clamoring to Kohl's to get their hands on the new line are willing to forget all about it! You can shop the fall collection now...then tell us...what do you think? Are you excited about this collaboration? Discuss!
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Out of Texas Race After Fiery Wreck [PHOTOS]
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — NASCAR points leader Dale Earnhardt Jr. is out of the race at Texas after a wreck.
Earnhardt drove into the rain-drenched grass and then had a fiery crash against the wall after just three laps in Monday's rain-delayed race. Earnhardt was trailing Aric Almirola on the frontstretch when the left side of his car suddenly went into the grass, and the No. 88 Chevrolet then shot across the track, bursting into flames after slamming into the wall.
Earnhardt, who climbed out of the car and was OK, says he didn't see the grass. He says it was just "a mistake" on his part.
Jimmie Johnson had damage on the windshield and front left of his No. 48 car from mud and debris after the crash by his Hendrick Motorsports teammate.


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Monday, 10 March 2008
Yes, my blog looks good in this!
My thanks go to host Jennifer of Bake or Break - I feel very honoured to get this much sought-after badge! Check out her round-up to see more droolworthy pics. Click here to see all the pictures submitted this month. If you'd like to participate next time, Sabra of CookbookCatchall not only is the overall winner but also the host of the March edition.
And in case you're getting a sudden craving for soft pretzels, here's how to make them!
16 comments:
- Andreea said...
well done. congratulations! (ps: i loooooooooooove pretzels!)
- 9:40 pm
- Rosa's Yummy Yums said...
Congratulations! That picture looks great and the food terrific!
- 2:49 am
- Patricia Scarpin said...
Congratulations, Eva! Well deserved!
- 3:37 am
- Aparna said...
Congratulations, Eva. You and your blog deserve it.
- 4:02 am
- Meeta said...
Simply awesome Eva. That Pretzel does look too good. Congrats!
- 5:59 am
- MyKitchenInHalfCups said...
Super Awesome Eva! Congratulations!
- 9:09 am
- Eva said...
Thank you, guys, it's really appreciated! Although I feel terribly bad for not being able to post something new these days...
- 11:10 am
- Elle said...
Congrats Eva! This is a stunning photo and a great composition. Good thing you included the recipe :)
- 2:21 pm
- Mandy said...
congratulations for the well deserved win!
- 3:56 pm
Dear Eva, Congratulations! I am so happy I got lucky and find such an interesting blog; it's elegant and refreshing. As for the photo, the lighting is perfect, the colors too, not to mention the beautifully composed blue, it's just perfect. All the best of luck! Ibrahim al-Rajab.
- 6:26 pm
- Y said...
Congrats Eva! I love that picture, and the accompanying recipe :)
- 7:56 pm
- Half Baked said...
Congrats!! Great photo. The pretzel looks wonderful:)
- 2:06 pm
- Eva said...
Hi guys, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving nice comments even after such a long absence! It`s really appreciated!
- 4:52 am
- Sophie said...
Gorgeous Picture! I will need to take some food photography lessons from you!
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- SteamyKitchen said...
Congrats! I've never tried making pretzels before, but my kids love them sooo much.
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- Eva said...
You´re too kind, Sophie! Very often, I feel that I´d like to become an apprentice with a real food photographer. Still so much to learn...
Hi Steamy Kitchen! I can really relate to that - in Germany, pretzels are so popular that you see them practically everywhere.
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theENGLISHseahawk wrote:Let's not kid ourselves that Greene is too slow. He's a god damn playmaker. No other linebacker in college football has enjoyed his level of impact. Turnovers, sacks, TFL. The guy is an absolute monster. And what's more, he'll be Russell Wilson on defense.
I bet they'd run to the podium to draft him.
cover-2 wrote:I think too much is being made of the 40-yard times. Go back to a players game tape to look at his football speed. Some prospects play faster than thier 40-times and other prospects play slower than thier 40-times.
kearly wrote:Poor Jelani Jenkins though. He had a 4.77 on wet turf at his pro day. He's a legit 4.5s on tape. That said, I think Jenkins is terrible as a prospect, and if this time helps him not get drafted by us, great.
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July 30, 1940 - March 26, 2013
Woodbourne, NY
Joan M. Allison of Woodbourne passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Catskill Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was 72.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence M. and Pearl M. Burton Roosa, born on July 30, 1940 in Monticello, NY.
Joan was a registered nurse for Loomis Hospital and Walnut Mountain Nursing Home. She was a proprietor of Allison Farm and she did the census for Tri-Valley School District for the past fifteen years, until she passed away. She was a member of the Concerned Citizens of Hasbrouck. She liked local history and news. She was the widow of Myron "Mike" Allison, who passed away in 2003. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all that knew and loved her.
She is survived by her loving son, Jon Allison and his wife, Christine; three grandchildren: Kacie, Jacob and David Allison, all of Woodbourne, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Visitation will be on Friday, March 29th, at Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, 396 State Route 52, Woodbourne, NY 12788 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be on Saturday, March 30th, at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Rev. Roy Shaffer will officiate. Interment will follow at Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, Liberty, NY.
Arrangements were under the direction of Colonial-Bryant Funeral Home; for further information please call 845-434-7363 or visit our website at www.colonialbryantfuneralhome.com .


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CycleStyle Polkadot Panniers GIVEAWAY {CLOSED}08:44
This weeks giveaway is from the the lovey Joyce who runs CycleStyle . An online shop specialising in pretty accessories for your bike. J...
To be in the running visit CycleStyle.com.au and leave a comment telling us what your favourite items are instore.
Competition is restricted to Australian readers only.
Winner will be drawn Saturday night.
comment #13 Kylie C
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I'm in love with this: http://cyclestyle.com.au/shop/fast-rider/wicker-basket-oval/ReplyDelete
so sad it's only for Australian readers :( it looks lovely!ReplyDelete
check out our fashion illustrations at http://www.illustrated-moodboard.com/ :)
Such a wonderful giveaway!ReplyDelete
I love the La Pomme Bike Satchel by Ikabags!
get out! this bag is sooo cool and would go perfect with clem (my bike from the 70's)! it would match her red seat beautifully! xxReplyDelete
gab (email@example.com)
Fantastic giveaway! & Fantastic shop!ReplyDelete
LOve it
What a brilliant giveaway! I love Joyce's shop - I have one of her bells... LOVE IT! And those bags would match perfectly ;) xxReplyDelete
From US but that is super cute!!! Red and white polka dot is my fave print ever:-)ReplyDelete
I love their "I heart my bike" bells, and I actually already own it! It looks fab on my bike and makes me smile every morning when I ring it.ReplyDelete
I love the star bright helmet. Helmets are a hard thing to make pretty, but this one is!ReplyDelete
oooo such a cute giveaway! My favourite item is the wicker picnic basket... would love to ride to the markets and grab some fresh veggies and a bunch of flowers on my bike, and the basket would make my bike look so cute while doing so! All I would need is a little puppy sticking his head out :)ReplyDelete
Oh wow!! What a magical, summery giveaway Liss!ReplyDelete
It was hard to pick, but one of my favourite items from CycleStyle is the Picnic Basket. So darn lovely!
Fingers crossed from now on ;)
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My favourite is the giveaway item! I've had my eye on the red polkadot pannier for AGES!ReplyDelete
This store is ah-mazing. I never knew I didn't need to wear my ugly reflecto vest. I want this one http://cyclestyle.com.au/shop/clothing/jenny-reflective-cycling-cape/ReplyDelete
My favourite would be the Cherry straw deluxe shopper! Been looking for pretty bike bags since forever! This would go great with my bike! :DReplyDelete
Cool giveaway! I hope I win this polkadot painner bag for my girlfriend. She is all about polkadots and loves riding her bike, thou she is still afraid of riding it around Melbourne with me. Winning this might give her a boost ;)ReplyDelete
Favorite item from the shop: the Microsuede Anorak Jacket. Nice!
that's awesome , those are always helpful, too bad I don't have my bike with me :(ReplyDelete
- FrancesThursday, November 25, 2010
I do love this store! I've been coveting these polka-dot panniers for quite a while too, but my favourite item has to be the beautiful cycling cape - I'm saving my pennies for a bespoke one. I'm so glad this site exists, because there is precious little out there in terms of fashionable bike accessories! From Frances.ReplyDelete
I bought my partner one of the cycling capes from Joyce. She LOVES it! I reckon I could buy her pretty-much one of everything CycleStyle sells!ReplyDelete
I have a cycling cape and a wicker basket and I love them, but I won't select those as my favourites. The cutest thing that is on the site at the moment is the Black and White Floral Handlebar Clutch.ReplyDelete
The oval wicker basket for sure! What a great giveaway!ReplyDelete
What a lovely give away :). my favourite items would be the wicker basket rectangle, wool glovelettes, La Pomme bike satchel and the Sea foam helmet.ReplyDelete
This is so cute, I love the wicker baskets and cherry straw deluxe shopper pannier!ReplyDelete
The reflective leg warmers are also pretty nifty!
I love the "Dots" helmet, plus the straw basket and shopper.ReplyDelete
elissa at iinet dot net dot au
Love it. I also love the wicker basket- so classic. Btu the prize would be perfect for my sister. xo m.ReplyDelete
ooh I totally love some of those floral helmets, so very girlie but I am partial to polka dots so this giveaway is just perfect.ReplyDelete
those red polkadot panniers would match the saddle and trim on my vintage Cinelli; but it would be hard to beat the bronze quilted numbers for real about-town chic!ReplyDelete
oh it´s so great! i dont have a basket in my bike and this would be so useful and it´s so damn pretty!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance
Very beautyful blog! compliments!ReplyDelete
Lovely picsReplyDelete
xo Nina
Wow i do LOVE the Ocean Helmet!ReplyDelete
My fave has to be the I ♥ My Bike bell :)ReplyDelete
i know its summer now but i am still loving the jenny reflective cape. oh and the i heart my bike bell :)ReplyDelete
- MelissaFriday, November 26, 2010
I love the red polkadot prize giveaway best! It's actually on my list of things to buy, it will be great on my new Papillionaire bike. I also love Pageant Queen Reflective Sash, just got one for my birthday, and the skirt garters, so practical.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, November 26, 2010
i think the skirt garter is a brilliant idea, but i love the oval wicker basket - fosure!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFriday, November 26, 2010
I love the Wicker Basket Rectangular as it would look fabulous on my retro bike: http://danielleandsteve.blogspot.com/2009/02/afternoon-in-sun-with-my-bike.htmlReplyDelete
The polka dot pannier would look pretty swish too ;)
I really like the mexican oil cloth pannier bags and the floral bike helmets. But the spotty ones are pretty good too!ReplyDelete
How fun to be doing giveaways on your blog!!!ReplyDelete
That is my goal!
I just launched my website yesterday :) Its about my journey to Australia! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE for you to check it out
Loving the Fleur de France Rack Tote. So stylish and such a cute idea!ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh so much stylin' stuff! Surely ocean flower helmet + cycling cape + 'ring my bell' bell = cutest cycling get up ever! xxxReplyDelete
Pretty pretty bag - I love the Fleur de France Rack Tote... thanks for the link to this...ReplyDelete
I need one of the beautiful picnic baskets for my pretty bike. <3ReplyDelete
I love the Panniers and the wicker baskets - great prize!ReplyDelete
Pick me! Perfect for my city rides - I love these panniers and the t-shirts.ReplyDelete
Actually this pannier is my fav, along with the funky leg warmer, so 80's. my new bike arrives on wednesday and have put many items on Joyce's site on my wish list with my boy for chrissy presents. Hope he takes the hughest of hints :)ReplyDelete
OMGoodness.... so so funky. Love the polka dots xxxReplyDelete
I love that blog it's magical.ReplyDelete


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TOKYO (CNN) -- As Japan began its workweek Monday morning, the trains ran exactly on time, the elevators in thousands of Tokyo high-rises efficiently moved between floors, and the lights turned on across cities with nary a glitch.
What makes this Monday so remarkable is that for the first time in four decades, none of the energy is derived from a nuclear reactor.
Over the weekend, Japan's last remaining nuclear reactor shut down for regular maintenance. In the wake of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, reactors have not been allowed back on. Japan is now the first major economy to see the modern era without nuclear power.
Tomari Nuclear Power Plant's reactor 3 in Hokkaido shut down Saturday evening in a much-watched move by government, industry and environmentalists, who are waged in a public battle over the future of Japan's energy policy.
"I think it is not easy, but this challenge is worth fighting for," said Greenpeace Japan's Junichi Shimizu. "There is an increased chance of earthquakes in Japan, so that has a significant risk to the Japanese people and the Japanese economy. The only way forward is to rapidly shift the energy source from nuclear to other sources of energy."
That's not the call just from environmental activists, but from a public suspicious of nuclear energy and its regulatory bodies since a tsunami and earthquake triggered nuclear meltdowns at three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in March 2011.
Thousands marched through the streets of Tokyo on Saturday, celebrating the shutdown of the final reactor.
The protesters waved colorful, traditional "koinobori" carp-shaped banners for Children's Day that became a symbol of the anti-nuclear movement.
That movement grew from the grass-roots level in the wake of the disaster as the country watched tens of thousands of residents living within a 20-kilometer (12-mile) radius of the nuclear plant evacuated and the remaining area turn into a contaminated wasteland.
Before the Fukushima disaster, Japan relied on nuclear for about 30% of its energy. As reactors have come off-line, the country has increased its imports of fossil fuels.
Japan's government predicts it won't be able to keep up that pace, and the void will result in an energy crunch this summer, possibly leading to rolling blackouts.
The national government's ruling party, the Democratic Party of Japan, has been urging local communities to allow reactors to return to operation.
The party's deputy policy chief, Yoshito Sengoku, bluntly said without nuclear energy the world's third-largest economy would suffer. "We must think ahead to the impact on Japan's economy and people's lives, if all nuclear reactors are stopped. Japan could, in some sense, be committing mass suicide," Sengoku said.
Hiromasa Yonekura, chairman of Japan's biggest business lobby, Keidanren, joined the plea in an April press conference. "We cannot possibly agree to do the kind of energy saving yet again this year, or every year from now on," he said, referring to the country's efforts to turn off air conditioners and shift operation of production lines to weekends. "The government must bring the nuclear power stations back into operation."
Economist Jesper Koll, managing director at JP Morgan, said Japan could avoid the economic fallout by defining a clear energy policy, something it has failed to do so far.
"The issue to the private sector of Japan is the government is taking its time in a very emotional, highly politicized debate. And the end result is very, very slow or no decision-making at all. After all, if you don't have an energy policy, you don't really have an economic policy because everything revolves around the energy," he said.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda has promised a clear energy policy sometime this year, perhaps by summer.
At a conference last month, the chairman of the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum said the nuclear industry was committed to rebuilding the municipalities around the Fukushima plant, decommissioning that facility and pushing for increased safety measures at plants nationwide.
"We, the nuclear industry, will learn what should be learned from the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Based on that, we will endeavor to restore the image and position of nuclear energy," Takashi Imai said.
Nuclear energy must remain part of the government's policy, he said, "in order for Japan to continue sustainable growth as a nation committed to trade based on science and technology."
But Yukie Osaki, who used to live in Fukushima, said she won't accept any policy that includes nuclear energy. "Nobody believes the government anymore when it says nuclear plants are safe," she said.
"Japan is an earthquake country. It is already dangerous to have nuclear plants here. If we have another accident, we won't have anywhere to live in Japan anymore."
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Hurricane Sandy is only a few hours away from making landfall along the East coast. This unprecedented weather system is not just intensely powerful — it's also massive; satellite photos show that the so-called Frankenstorm is over 625 miles (1,000 km) wide. So, if you live anywhere along the upper East coast and the inland areas there's a very good chance you'll be affected.
This is why we want to hear from you. We want to know everything about your Sandy experience: how you're preparing, what you plan on doing during the storm, and what you're seeing and experiencing.
Above video: NASA has provided a time-lapse animation of Sandy from an altitude of 22,300 miles (35,800 km) above the Earth. The animation shows the storm on October 28 from 7:15 to 6:26.
The questions in comments below are a starting point for topic threads — but please feel free to start your own. We want to know what the hurricane is doing to your life, whether it be cancelation of work or school, stocking supplies, boarding up the house, relocating — and how you plan to see it through.
And it doesn't matter where you live — if you're in its path we still want to know what's going on. Sandy is expected to carve a path up through Pennsylvania, Ontario, and Quebec where it's still expected to inflict some considerable damage.
Fingers are crossed, of course, that power outages won't effect your ability to keep us updated. This is going to be an interesting test of how modern technologies can withstand the powerful forces of nature.
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Mine was lovely. No obligations, perfect weather...
what more can I wish for!
And now it's slowly back to the weekly routine.
Doing laundry, cleaning house and groccery shopping.
Plus my attic. When i'm up there I am so easily distracted;
Thought I show you some of those distractions...
The little bird that's hanging on the pinn board
Purple and pink...a perfect combo
matching fabrics and colors..
I've to go to xenos for more owl beads..
Sunshine on a fabric stash...


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I got a chance to talk with Malone by phone earlier this afternoon and ask him a few questions. Malone already stated he was let go because the station wanted to go in a "different direction."
Today he told me he wants to get back into radio, but is going to take some time to sleep in after doing three morning shows in Houston for the past two decades. He also wants to spend some time with his family.
Something that my blog readers ask in the comments section is should Malone have ever left 104.1 KRBE? After arriving at the station in 1993, Malone left the top 40 station in 2005 for a talk show at 740 KTRH and eventually the morning show of Mix 96.5 KHMX (where he says he was number 1 in the 18-49 female demo). He was later fired from those stations before ending up at 700 KSEV.
Malone told me leaving KRBE was not a mistake. He points out that owner Susquehanna Radio Corporation sold the station five weeks after he left. Anyone in the broadcast biz can tell you a station sale can shake things up employee wise. Malone believes the chance to work at 740 KTRH helped reinvent him as a talk show host which eventually led him behind the microphone at KSEV. He adds you can't work at a top 40 formatted station forever since it generally caters to the youthful audience.
Then there is the Maria Todd equation. Malone and Todd worked together for more than a decade at KRBE as co-hosts and before that at a station in Buffalo, NY. The duo were a ratings winner. I asked Malone the question lots of Houston listeners ask, "Will you ever get back with Maria?"
Malone says he and Todd are still friends and will probably take advantage of his time off to have lunch together. He adds she is one of the most talented broadcasters he's ever worked with. And if there were ever a chance to do a show again together, they would. He just doesn't believe there will be an opportunity again as changes keep coming to the radio industry.
Todd currently is a weekend news anchor at News 92FM KROI.
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So with a 1,000 mile drive in front of me, I jumped in the car, and went down to the local Chevron to fill her up, and put air in the tires, but when I tried to restart after putting the gas in - nada!
Called the office, got someone to come down and tried jumping - nada.
The little window in the fairly new battery was green, so all should have been good, but the car wasn't having it.
I got my studio manager to run over to Beverly Hill BMW and pick up a new one, and thank heavens that worked - phew!!
Moral of the story, the Z8 eats batteries, this one was dead after 26 months, and even though it started the car just moments earlier I was too dead to even allow a jump, and that was trying off both trunk and hood connectors. Conveniently it survived to just beyond its 24 month warranty!!