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Sunday, December 4, 2011
The Beautiful Era: Berthine Thompson, circa 1905
It's fitting that the Edwardian period is also known as "La Belle Epoque (The Beautiful Era)." The winsome young woman above is the epitome of Edwardian beauty in her "Gibson-Girl"-style hairdo and smocked, lace-trimmed dress. Her silhouette is typical of the Edwardian period with its "S-shape," created by the new corsets of the time.
Her name is Berthine Thompson. The photograph was taken at the McCabe studios on W. Madison Street in Chicago. I found this photo in a collection of photos with a Manitowoc, Wisconsin connection. I looked online at the various US censuses and did find a few Berthine Thompsons in the 1880, 1900 and 1910 censuses. There was one Berthine (Bertha) Thompson who was born in Mantiowoc County in 1879. Is it her, I wonder?
I am dating this photo around 1905 or so, but I am not a fashion expert, so if you have experience in that area, I'd love to hear from you.
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Sent to you her married name I found .. via emailReplyDelete
I was looking at the Thompson Photo on your site, because I have relativesReplyDelete
with that Surname . This obit I believe belongs to her sister and shows Berthine's married name.
Obituary for CHRISTINE TORRISON
Mrs. Christine Paulson, 84, of Valders, died early Monday morning
at Manitowoc County Hospital where she had been a patient for two
weeks following an illness of two years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Saviour Lutheran
Church, Valders, with the Rev. Jerry E. Moe officiating.Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Paulson was born June 16, 1875, in the town of Rockland, daughter
of the late Edward and Anna Aubul Thompson. She was married to George
Torrison Oct. 9, 1895, at Evangelical Lutheran Church, Valders.
Following the death of Mr. Torrison in 1916, she was married to Eli
Paulson Nov. 28, 1928, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1951.
Mrs. Paulson was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church and the church
Ladies Aid. She was also a member of Valders American Legion Auxiliary
and Homemakers Club. Survivors include five sons by her first marriage,
Eugene and Hartley of Chicago, Norman and Ivan of Valders and Syvan of
Clark Mills; a daughter, Mrs. A. I. Nauman of Pittsburgh; four brothers, Martin of
Washington, Anders of Gilman, Wis., George of Valders (sic--stated 4
brothers but only 3 named) a sister, Mrs. Berthine? Hammar of Valders;
11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the body will be moved to the church to lie
in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 28, 1959 P. 15 ****** On Torrison
Thank you so much for finding this! Berthine isn't that common a name, and so I do believe that you are probably right: Berthine Hammar is probably her married name. I'll investigate further thanks to your help!ReplyDelete
Here she is on Find-a-grave: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=109859771ReplyDelete


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Okay, so this is not a great photo, even for me, of what was really a wonderful dish. So my apologies for not having the patience to set up my traveling photo studio (two lamps and a popup white tent contraption which live in the basement) and snap a fab photo. But do try this awesome vegetarian stew if you would like a new way to cook up kale, which is so packed with nutrients and available pretty cheap this time of year.
I dove into my shoebox recipe card file and retrieved this recipe, provenance unknown, for Austrian Kale, and it was a great blend of tender, frilled bits of kale in a potato and celery base. You can thicken up the stew with a bit of grated cheese, but I liked it on its own, with its delicate flavors. It was even better the next day heated up for lunch.
Austrian Kale and Potatoes
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. oil
2 cups vegetable stock
4 potatoes (not russets), peeled and cut into chunks
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 bunches kale, chopped into 1 inch ribbons
Heat oil in large frying pan. Add onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until lightly browned. Add vegetable stock, potatoes and celery and bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add kale and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and then add to the potatoes and simmer 10 minutes longer.
Season with salt and pepper.
This was a hearty vegetarian main dish supper for 4 with a couple of lunchtime leftover servings.
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Mitral valve surgery is used to repair or replace the mitral valve in your heart.
Blood flows between different chambers through valves that connect the chambers. One of these is the mitral valve. The mitral valve opens so blood can flow from the left atria to the left ventricle. The valve then closes, keeping blood from flowing backwards.
In this type of surgery, the surgeon makes a large cut in your breastbone to reach the heart. Other types of surgery use
Alternative Names
Mitral valve replacement – open; Mitral valve repair – open; Mitral valvuloplasty
Before your surgery, you will receive
- Your surgeon will make a 10-inch-long cut in the middle of your chest.
- Next, your surgeon will separate your breastbone in order to see your heart.
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- A small cut is made in the left side of your heart so your surgeon can repair or replace the mitral valve.
If your surgeon can repair your mitral valve, you may have:
- Ring annuloplasty — The surgeon repairs the ring-like part around the valve by sewing a ring of metal, cloth, or tissue around the valve.
- Valve repair — The surgeon trims, shapes, or rebuilds one or more of the three flaps (leaflets) of the valve.
If your mitral valve is too damaged to be repaired, you will need a new valve. This is called replacement surgery. Your surgeon will remove your mitral valve and sew a new one into place. There are two types of mitral valves:
- Mechanical — made of man-made (synthetic) materials, such as titanium. These valves last the longest. You will need to take blood-thinning medicine, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or aspirin, for the rest of your life.
- Biological — made of human or animal tissue. These valves last 10-12 years. You may not need to take blood thinners for life.
Once the new or repaired valve is working, your surgeon will:
- Close your heart and take you off the heart-lung machine.
- Place catheters (tubes) around your heart to drain fluids that build up.
- Close your breastbone with stainless steel wires. It will take about 6 weeks for the bone to heal. The wires will stay inside your body.
You may have a temporary pacemaker connected to your heart until your natural heart rhythm returns.
This surgery may take 3 – 6 hours.
Why the Procedure Is Performed
You may need surgery if your mitral valve does not work properly.
- A mitral valve that does not close all the way will allow blood to leak back into the left atria. This is called
mitral regurgitation.
- A mitral valve that does not open fully will restrict blood flow. This is called
mitral stenosis.
- A valve defect that you have had since birth is called
mitral valve prolapse.
You may need open-heart valve surgery for these reasons:
- Changes in your mitral valve are causing major heart symptoms, such as
angina(chest pain), shortness of breath, fainting spells (syncope), or heart failure.
- Tests show that the changes in your mitral valve are reducing your heart function.
- You are having open-heart surgery for another reason and your doctor may want to replace or repair your mitral valve at the same time.
- Your heart valve has been damaged by
endocarditis(infection of the heart valve).
- You have received a new heart valve in the past, and it is not working well.
- You have problems such as blood clots, infection, or bleeding after getting a new heart valve.
Risks for any surgery are:
Blood clotsin the legs that may travel to the lungs Blood loss Breathing problems
- Infection, including in the lungs, kidneys, bladder, chest, or heart valves
- Reactions to medicines
Possible risks from having open-heart surgery are:
- Heart attack or
- Heart rhythm problems
- Infection in the cut (more likely to happen in people who are
obese, have diabetes, or have already had this surgery)
- Memory loss and loss of mental clarity, or "fuzzy thinking."
- Post-pericardiotomy syndrome, which includes a low fever and chest pain. This could last for up to 6 months.
Before the Procedure
Always tell your doctor or nurse:
- If you are or could be pregnant
- What medicines you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription
You may be able to store blood in the blood bank for transfusions during and after your surgery. Ask your surgeon how you and your family members can donate blood.
You may need to stop taking medicines that make it harder for your blood to clot for 2 weeks before the surgery. These might cause increased bleeding during the surgery.
- Some of these medicines are aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn).
- If you are taking warfarin (Coumadin) or clopidogrel (Plavix), talk with your surgeon before stopping your medicines or changing how you take them.
Get your house ready before you go to the hospital so things will be easier when you return.
The day before your surgery, take a shower and wash your hair. You may need to wash your whole body below your neck with a special soap. Scrub your chest two or three times with this soap. You also may need to take an antibiotic to guard against infection.
During the days before your surgery:
- Ask your doctor which medicines you should take on the day of your surgery.
- If you smoke, you need to stop. Ask your doctor or nurse for help.
- Always let your doctor know if you have a cold, flu, fever, herpes breakout, or any other illness before your surgery.
On the day of the surgery:
- Your doctor may tell you not to drink or eat anything after midnight the night before your surgery. This includes using chewing gum and breath mints. Rinse your mouth with water if it feels dry, but be careful not to swallow.
- Take the medicines your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water.
- Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.
After the Procedure
Most people spend 4-7 days in the hospital after surgery.
You will wake up in the intensive care unit (ICU). You will recover there for 1-2 days. You will have 2-3 tubes in your chest to drain fluid from around your heart. The tubes are usually removed 1-3 days after surgery.
You may have a flexible tube (catheter) in your bladder to drain urine. You may also have intravenous (IV) lines to get fluids. Nurses will watch monitors that show vital signs (pulse, temperature, and breathing).
You will be moved to a regular hospital room from the ICU. Your nurses and doctors will monitor your heart and vital signs until you go home. You will receive pain medicine to control pain around your surgical cut.
Your nurse will help you begin activity slowly. You will go to a physical therapy program to make your heart and body stronger.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Mechanical heart valves do not fail often. They last from 12-20 years. However, blood clots develop on them. If a blood clot forms, you may have a stroke. Bleeding can occur, but this is rare.
Valves made from human or animal tissue fail over time, but have a lower risk of blood clots.
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A pony was struck and killed by a vehicle late Monday at Assateague Island National Seashore.
The horse, a 20-year-old bay mare, stepped into the path of the car, said Rachelle Daigneault, chief of interpretation and education at Assateague.
The accident happened at about 8 p.m. on Labor Day near the Verrazano bridge at the entrance to the park.
Daigneault said the driver, who was visibly upset, was charged with unsafe operation of a motor vehicle. She also said that it's not extremely unusual for horses to collide with vehicles on the island. Since 1982, 29 horses have been hit and killed by vehicles in the park.
"Of those 29, 16 have been in that causeway area," said Daigneault, pointing out that especially during summer, that portion of the island near the causeway is a draw to the animals.
"It gets a great breeze and there's a lot of good food there," she said. "A horse is going to find that area extremely attractive."
It is also often where visitors to the island first encounter the ponies. The problem occurs when people see the horses there and want to stop and take a look.
"We have a challenge with visitors luring horses to the road," she said. "People lure them to edge of the road in order to pet and feed them. In doing so, they teach the animals that coming to the road is a good thing."
Many visitors may not know that petting and feeding the horses is illegal.
"They [people] need to be at least 10 feet away," Daigneault points out.
But she said that with some 2 million visitors a year, many of them new to island, getting that information across can be difficult.
The Pony Patrol, a group of volunteers, spends time with visitors, educating them about the animals and breaking up "pony jams" - when horses are standing in the middle of the road and causing traffic to back up, Daigneault said.
Assateague officials said visitors to the island need to be aware that the movement of the horses can be unpredictable.
"We ask that people be extremely cautious when they're driving on the road," Daigneault said. Even horses that appear to be standing in one place can move quickly. Something as small as a biting fly "might drive them into the road unexpectedly."


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GPS and POI (Points of Interest) Marketing: The Next Wave
Where GPS has Been & Where GPS is Going
The technology isn't exactly new; it's been available to the public since 1983, but has really become utilized and abundant in the last two years. With companies like TomTom , Garmin, and Magellan bringing this technology to more households, it stands to reason this is the next giant wave of online marketing. GPS is quite popular overseas, and has been for a number of years, and is now finally catching on here in the US.
Prices on these devices are dropping rapidly, and depending on the unit, can run you anywhere from $150 to upwards of $1000. Sales on these devices are expected to exceed 5.4 billion this year. Automotive and hand-held GPS devices are losing some of its exclusivity among the upper echelons and becoming affordable and available to the general populous.
Search Engine Land told us that Google Maps is now allowing users to download locations to their Garmin or TomTom device. And there are more and more POI (Point of Interest) sites popping up out there that allow GPS device owners to download to their device.
Some Popular POI Sites:
The Next Wave:
Even with the proliferation of GPS devices, and stretching field of the consumers you can reach, there's more in store for GPS. Let's start with branding.
I've already seen, on a couple of GPS systems, company branding being included like McDonalds logo, instead of the staple "knife and fork" icon. That's a lot of branding power in an icon world. We've contacted TomTom and Garmin about this, to include a couple of our larger clients in corporate sponsorship. (NOTE: Neither TomTom nor Garmin will respond to site contact forms, you have to mail them directly) We're still waiting on a response, but I'll keep you posted.
Detailed Company Information:
Submitting to POI sites can give you an edge over the competition by allowing you to enter detailed company information. Those GPS systems with Bluetooth capability, will be able to access your website and download anything they need, including product information and coupons.
Audio (MP3) Messages:
I haven't seen it yet (rather heard it) but many of the newer model GPS systems have the ability to play MP3's. Think about the extended branding you have if consumers/users are within, let's say 10 miles, of your client's location. Once they breach that 10 mile radius, an alert goes off on the GPS device and begins to play a 10-15 second audio message to the driver letting them know they are within range and turn-by-turn directions! Amazing.
Folks, this is just the tip of the iceberg. And the time to get on your boards and ride this wave is now. It's one of the last frontiers to be completely saturated with competition.
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The second session of the Rhodes Youth Forum will take place from October 10 to 14, 2011 on the Island of Rhodes (Greece). The participants of the session consist of more than 150 socially active young people from 50 countries around the world. The central theme of the meeting is range of possibilities for the future of young people. In 2010, the first Youth Forum proposed a structure which would support the activities of the Rhodes Youth community on a permanent basis. This decision became a reality on 11 December 2010, in Prague. Representatives of youth from different countries have established an international youth movement, Youth Time, a non-profit, non-governmental and non-political association of young people.
Youth Time Summer School will take place from July 15 to 21, 2011 at the "TourSib" recreation center, in the Altai region of Russia. The school's students will include 50 active members of the Youth Time International Movement from around the world. Classes are aimed at achieving young people the skill they need to enhance their modern life. Classes will be led by teachers who offer sequential learning to small groups of 10 students.
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I ask this question while drifting the new S60 through a corner. In truth, I've over cooked the turn, made a dog's breakfast of it. The S60's 325 lb-ft of torque comes in handy here and all four corners start digging for traction. The S60 straightens out and squirts to the next corner where I repeat the experiment (err ... mistake). This car is seriously entertaining, even if I'm doing it wrong. I learn the course after six laps, which means I waited in line three times. Unless it was a purpose-built racer, tracking a Volvo wasn't something I'd want to repeat, and certainly not cue up to do so. Volvos are nice cars and all but there are better tools in the garage. The new S60 aims to change all that.
I could go on to explain how the K-Pax GT1 Volvo S60 won the SPEED World Challenge GT Championship the last two years. How the efforts of Andy Pilgrim and Randy Pobst helped propel the Volvo to victory. But that's a racecar built by the talented crew at K-Pax. Often, the street version is a far cry from its high-powered sibling.
There's a saying in the aircraft industry, something akin to "Looks good, flies good." Even a cursory glance at the S60 reveals a sexy shape. The car is well muscled, its curves and bulges lending to its sense of purpose. While you expect this from European-bred sport sedans, Volvo has always gone its own way regarding design. Its cars are instantly recognizable for their substantial shoulders and cubist leanings. The S60 ain't like that. It's sleek and well weighted and requires a few double takes to realize it is indeed a Volvo. The C-pillar of the all-new S60 stretches all the way to the taillamps-and the roofline is augmented by a new contour on the shoulders of the lower body sides, creating a double wave from the headlamps at the front to the taillamps at the rear. The S60 wears LED lights like war paint, outlining the front headlamps and side marker lights and rear lamps.
I mention how it reminds me of a coupe and Volvo's design team starts glowing like Swedish cherubs. Apparently that was one of the design goals, a sedan with coupe-like attributes, something designer Peter Horbury espoused since the new car's inception.
"There's little point playing the polite Englishman or reserved Swede if you want to make a lasting impression," says Horbury. "Translated into a car market packed with extrovert models from all the leading makers, this means that you have to sharpen your design pencil like never before if you want to be seen. That's why it's so important for the all-new S60 to be more daring than our previous models."
The "daring" part continues with powerplant. The 260-hp 2.5-liter, turbo five-cylinder of the previous S60 has been replaced by a more robust lump of metal. Underneath the hood's revised sheetmetal resides a turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine producing a healthy 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of twist at 2100 rpm, the same engine that is used in the significantly larger XC90. It's enough to propel the 3,900-pound car with Volvo's second-generation six-speed automatic Geartronic transmission to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds and on to a 130-mph electronically limited top speed. And while the new car has gained about 450 pounds, the new mill feels more refined and less agitated than its predecessor and certainly capable of greater output. The car's wheelbase has grown nearly two inches and benefits from slightly wider front/rear tracks. The new S60 will be offered in three chassis flavors: Touring, Dynamic and FOUR-C Active Chassis. In the U.S. the S60 comes standard with sportier Dynamic chassis with a slightly softer Touring suspension offered as a no-cost option. The optional FOUR-C Active Chassis system is just that, an active chassis. Various sensors monitor the car's behavior and revise damping rates accordingly. FOUR-C can be calibrated for comfort, sport or advanced performance depending on the driver's mood.
Volvo let its chassis engineers go wild. They uprated the S60 with a sharper steering ratio; beefier shocks, struts and springs; and polyurethane bushings to replace the previous rubber units. The result is hands down the best handling Volvo ever. I learn this while flanking the Colombia River in Oregon, on a road designed by an engineer who was clearly a driving enthusiast. Behind the wheel of a FOUR-C-equipped S60, I engaged in all manner of automotive shenanigans, from mile-long straights to off-camber 90-degree switchbacks to dusty farm trails to don't-hit-the-deer panic stops. While the previous S60 was capable, it didn't really feel like it was enjoying itself. The new S60 is clearly a new animal. It loves being driven hard. Though calibrated with moderate understeer I found I could move the car with throttle modulation, much like an Audi Quattro product. The S60 is augmented with Volvo's Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) system and incorporates a new driver-selectable sport setting that disables the anti-spin system for more active driving with an increase in oversteer.
The steering is much improved as well, although it still feels a bit "filtered" before reaching the steering wheel. Again, the sensation is very Audi-like.
While the all-new S60's interior has a more extroverted attitude than before, it continues to pay homage to its Scandinavian roots. Yes, it's a bit minimalistic but that's part of the charm.
"We've taken a significant step forward when it comes to the quality and craftsmanship of the interior," says Anders Sachs, who is in charge of colors and materials in the all-new S60. "We aimed to make every visible surface, whether leather, metal, wood or plastic, exclusive both to the hand and the eye."
Both high-tech and classic materials can be found inside from Graphite Aluminum to Urbane Wood. Both the front and rear seats are especially well contoured and can be trimmed in beige leather with black inserts, a seriously cool look we typically see only in custom interiors. The rear seats can also be folded down in a 40/60 split for especially large loads.
The all-new S60 also receives an all-new infotainment system. Information from the audio unit, navigation system and other functions is presented on a 7-inch color monitor positioned in the upper part of the center console. All the functions can be operated from the steering wheel or via controls located below the screen. The optional Multimedia Package ($2,700) adds a Volvo Premium Sound System, featuring Dolby Pro-Logic II Surround Sound, 650-watt amplifier, 12 premium speakers and MultiEQ XT by Audyssey. Apparently, this system kicks ass but I didn't use it. Driving the S60 was involving enough.
The optional Technology Package ($2,100) adds adaptive cruise control, collision warning with full autobrake, lane departure warning and Volvo's exclusive Pedestrian Protection system. The S60 has been trained to "see" the road in front of it, specifically human forms. It will plot their trajectory in relation to the car and intercede if the driver does not. Pedestrian Detection works best at speeds less than 25 mph and can automatically bring the car to a dead stop in fractions of a second. Volvo must have envisioned harried mothers with a car full of kids in the Disneyland parking lot. As she turns around to right little Timmy's juice cup an excited 9-year-old darts out from between cars into the S60 path. Although Mom never saw the kid, the S60 did and engaged the brakes.
Most of us will never activate Pedestrian Detection, preferring to pull the car over and stop before administering kiddie care/discipline. But should Pedestrian Detection help avoid one tragedy, it's worth the millions Volvo put into it. Moreover, it's likely we will be seeing more of this type of technology in future cars, cars that actually see and think.
Clad in 17-inch "Njord" alloys and Vibrant Copper paint, I can't help but think Volvo's new S60 has turned the proverbial corner. The car not only looks fabulous, it also behaves like a real sport sedan. Add Volvo's vaunted build quality and a 5-year/60,000 mile warranty with complimentary maintenance and the S60 becomes a genuine threat to the likes of Audi and BMW.
2011 Volvo S60 T6
Transverse front engine,all-wheel drive
3.0-liter I6, dohc, 24-valve, turbocharged
Six-speed Geartronic with adaptive program
MacPherson struts, antiroll bars (f), multilink independent, antiroll bar (r)
Four-piston calipers, 12.4-inch (f) / 11.9-inch (r) steel rotors
Length/Width/Height (in.): 182.2/73.4/58.4
Wheelbase: 109.3 in.
Weight: 3,901 lb
Peak Power: 300 hp @ 6500 rpm
Peak Torque: 325 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
0-60 mph: 5.8 sec.
Top Speed: 130 mph (limited)


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Here are some photos taken in Festive Hotel, RWS and around Sentosa. Sorry for the bad photo quality. I was shocked to find out that my camera was spolit on the 1st day I reached RWS. :(
** Festive Hotel **
Festive Hotel lobby and the Deluxe Family King room, which comes with a king-sized bed, a sofa bed which folds out to become a double bed, and a loft bed for kids (but big enough for 1 adult and 1 kid to sleep in).
This is the outdoor area of Festive Hotel at Level 3. There is a Fiesta (restaurant) with an outdoor section facing the Festive Pool. The little photo at the bottom left-hand corner is another swimming Pool at Hard Rock Hotel. It is a prettier pool with a sandy beach. Too bad I did not have more time to explore and take more photos of the pool.
** Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) **
I first went to RWS during CNY this February. Took quite a lot of photos back then. So I combine some of the photos taken during CNY and during these 3 days.
For the sweet-tooth, don't forget to visit the Candylicious store, Hershey's and Garrett Popcorn.
I watched this Crane Dance for 2 consecutive nights. It is a must-watch multimedia show of light and water effects of the world's largest pair of mechanical cranes, standing at 10-storey high. On the first night, there was fireworks together with the cranes. On the second night, there was only fireworks at the end. I wonder if the fireworks is different everyday. It is a free performance at 9pm daily, excluding Tuesdays, except on school and public holidays. Be there early cos it is very crowded and hard to get seats if you are late.
After the Crane Dance, you can hurry to catch the Lake of Dreams, another free performance of fire, water and light at 9.30pm daily. Best viewed from the flight of stairs in front of Lake of Dreams.
** Around Sentosa **
We were at Universal Studios the whole day on 2 December. So actually not much time to explore around Sentosa. Especially, we were together with the kids who need to have naps. So it was a very slow and relaxing trip. Plus, you know the weather in Singapore, always have rain and thunder in the afternoons, haha!
After check-out of hotel on the 3rd day, we got up Sentosa express to Imbiah station and made a slow walk from the Merlion to the beach. The Skyline Luge looks quite fun. We ended our walk at iFly Singapore where we watched people "FLY" in the world's largest themed wind tunnel for indoor skydiving.
Here's a video of a demonstration by the instructor. Everyone went "Woo" and "Wah"!
This ends my first staycation in Singapore. Although we are still physically in Singapore, it feels like a real vacation. I'm away from the internet and the daily schedule. I didn't want to come back. Haha! :)


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BRENTWOOD — Some holding a parent's hand, some strapped into incongruously big backpacks, kindergartners arrived Tuesday at Brentwood's Mary Casey Black Elementary School for their first class.
"You guys look really smart — are you ready to follow some directions?" an animated Gwen Crane said to the 5-year-olds lined up outside her classroom.
But the kickoff of the school year Tuesday represented more than one first: The 435 students enrolled were on a brand-new campus that had been empty for two years.
Brentwood Union School District had built the $21.5 million school expecting that it would open in July 2011, but cuts to the state budget coupled with flat enrollment and the corresponding lack of growth in attendance-based revenue both obviated the need for a new school and made the additional operational costs unfeasible.
Tuesday marked a red-letter day for Principal Liz Ybarra as well: The former Garin Elementary vice principal has been prepping to open her first school since the district tapped her for the top administrative job at Mary Casey Black Elementary in December.
Ybarra has spent the past seven months hiring staff, deciding how to spend the discretionary funds allocated to the school for small-ticket items, and working on the purchase of essentials such as furniture, computers and, of course, playground equipment.
"A lot of kids wanted to make sure we had swings," Ybarra said of the question uppermost on the minds of incoming students when she visited their campuses this spring.
Youngsters transferring from other campuses in the district also had a voice in Ybarra and her staff's choice of the school mascot (the owl) and its colors (gold and maroon).
Last week, Ybarra was busy ticking off the items on her to-do list, which included ensuring that the school's 18 teachers all had the classroom technology and office supplies they needed, that all the lights work, and that maintenance workers took care of spots around campus that needed extra cleaning or touch-up painting.
And the tasks involved in setting up a new school still aren't done.
"We have a long ways to go to have a complete collection," Ybarra said of Mary Casey Black's library, which, although it has books that other district schools have given it, still needs more nonfiction titles.
The school also hopes to supplement its art budget with donations of basic supplies such as glue sticks, crayons, scissors, watercolor paints and construction paper for the lessons that parent volunteers — another necessity — will teach, Ybarra said.
Helpers are needed in the library and classrooms as well, she said.
Mary Casey Black Elementary will hold its back-to-school night Aug. 20, when the school's namesake along with the district's new superintendent will preside over a dedication ceremony.
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This mod is about small number of VSCG members which are getting back to Kosovo after 7 years. After short period of time, they are attacked and being forced (in cooperation with international forces) to reveal the secret who's standing behind the attacks. New features: - New campaign (new 8 missions) - VSCG uniforms, unique for each of the 4 soldier's classes - VSCG and other new, unique weapons - 3 new vehicles - M 91/92 vihor tank, BOV armoured vehicle and Puch jeep Some missions are scripted in order to provide non-linear gameplay and there's more ways to do something right :)
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X Games To Stay in Aspen Through 2019
The snow party will continue! On the eve of another much-anticipated X Games, the Colorado destination and ESPN reach agreement for a five year extension.
ESPN and Aspen Skiing Company have reached a milestone agreement in principle that will keep the X Games in Aspen/Snowmass, Colo. through 2019. After a comprehensive bidding process, ESPN chose to continue its long-term relationship with Aspen Skiing Company, already the longest-tenured X Games host city. Now in its 13th year hosting the premiere winter action sports event, by the end of the extension Aspen will have been home to the event for nearly two decades.
"For the last 13 years, Aspen/Snowmass has been a fantastic location for the Winter X Games and we're excited about extending our stay in Aspen/Snowmass and continuing our great relationship with Aspen Skiing Company," said Scott Guglielmino, senior vice president, programming and X Games. "While the level of interest from other locations was excellent, the opportunity to continue our collaboration with Aspen Skiing Company proved the most promising for long-term growth and development of the event."
"It's amazing how X Games has seemingly become part of Aspen/Snowmass's identity over the years," says John Rigney, vice president, sales & events, Aspen Skiing Company. "There's a rich cultural history here and we're fortunate to host many world-class events, but I can't think of a single event that resonates so well with kids and young adults as X Games does – and that's a win for our resort, and more importantly the sports we love. Our community is proud to collaborate with ESPN and we look forward to five more great years together."
ESPN's X Games Aspen 2014 will celebrate its 13th year in Aspen from January 23-26, 2014, with live coverage on ESPN and ABC. The premier winter lifestyle event will again showcase the talents of more than 200 athletes from across the globe competing for medals and prize money in the sports of Snowboard, Ski and Snowmobile. Snowboarder X and Snowmobile Long Jump will return to the X Games Aspen list of disciplines in 2014 after a brief hiatus.
In addition to the sporting competition, X Games celebrates the intersection of sports and music that exists in the culture of the X Games. In 2014, X Games Music Presents will return to downtown Aspen's Wagner Park Jan. 25 and 26 with four globally recognized musical guests as part of the X Games Aspen 2014 event. International dance music superstar Tiësto anchors the event on Sunday, which also includes a set by Axwell, while Phoenix, and Matt & Kim take center stage on Saturday.
The concept of the X Games winter event originally rotated on a two-year basis, beginning with the inaugural event held in Big Bear Lake, Calif. in 1997 followed by sequential stops in Crested Butte, Colo. (1998-1999) and Mount Snow, Vt. (2000-2001) before calling Aspen home in 2002. The new agreement with Aspen Skiing Company follows on previous extension agreements made in 2004, 2007, 2009, 2012 and 2013. By the end of the five-year deal, the X Games will have been in Aspen/Snowmass for 18 consecutive years (2002-2019).
The announcement means Aspen / Snowmass joins Austin as the two host locations of X Games.
In July 2013, ESPN announced that the X Games summer home would move to the Texas capitol after 11 years in Los Angeles. X Games Austin will be held June 5-8, 2014 at the new 1,500-acre Circuit of The Americas sports and entertainment complex in southeast Austin, as well as in downtown Austin. More information at www.xgamesaustin.com.


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Attempts to shift the absorption and emission spectra of Aequorea victoria fluorescent proteins to wavelengths in the orange and red regions of the spectrum have met with little success. However, fluorescent proteins from other marine species have enabled investigators to extend the available spectral regions to well within the red wavelength range. The DsRed fluorescent protein and its derivatives, originally isolated from the sea anemone Discosoma striata, are currently the most popular analogs for fluorescence analysis in the 575 to 650-nanometer region. Another protein, HcRed from the Heteractis crispa purple anemone, is also a promising candidate for investigations in the longer wavelengths of the visible spectrum. Newly developed photoactivation fluorescent proteins, including photoactivatable green fluorescent protein (PA-GFP), Kaede, and kindling fluorescent protein 1 (KFP1), exhibit dramatic improvements over GFP (up to several thousand-fold) in fluorescence intensity when stimulated by violet laser illumination. These probes should prove useful in fluorescence and confocal studies involving selective irradiation of specific target regions and the subsequent kinetic analysis of diffusional mobility and compartmental residency time of fusion proteins.
The culture of U-2 OS human cancer cells presented in the digital image above was transfected with a recombinant plasmid vector containing a chimeric fusion gene product of DsRed fluorescent protein and the mitochondrial targeting sequence from subunit VIII of human cytochrome C oxidase. Stable transfectants were fixed, permeabilized, and treated with phalloidin conjugated to Alexa Fluor 488 before being counterstained with DAPI. Images were recorded in grayscale with a QImaging Retiga Fast-EXi camera system coupled to an Olympus BX-51 microscope equipped with bandpass emission fluorescence filter optical blocks provided by Omega Optical. During the processing stage, individual image channels were pseudocolored with RGB values corresponding to each of the fluorophore emission spectral profiles.
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Monday, January 28, 2013
sneak peek #2
very excited to share this sneak peek of our new season...due to launch very soon!
this season has a bunch of new products, new prints, and colors i am in love with.
make sure you are on our mailing list to be the first to know when we are L-I-V-E!
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- Lenya Kovacevic @ 7 Year Wedding said...
Very cute and colourful, I'll be looking out for the range when it drops!
- January 28, 2013 at 1:29 PM
- CDS said...
Look at all those beautiful colors!
- January 28, 2013 at 7:43 PM
- Tiffany said...
The anticipation is killing me! Love it all! Can't wait for the launch!
- January 28, 2013 at 9:16 PM
- Paige said...
Can't wait! I don't see any tuxedo Kurtas ... Should I be alarmed? I wear mine once a week.
- January 29, 2013 at 10:44 AM
- rikshaw design said...
ha ha! paige no need to be alarmed, we have new ones coming out!
- January 29, 2013 at 10:47 AM
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Given the pace of global growth, experts say crude oil prices are higher than they should be — largely the result of concern that Iran might close the Strait of Hormuz in its showdown with the U.S. and European Union over the expansion of its nuclear program.
Like Iran, the world's other big oil producers can be subject to unpredictable and unstable political events, causing price shocks. Such was the case during the 2011 civil unrest in Libya. At the time, Libya was the 17th largest oil-producing country; today it ranks 25th.
In order to understand the effect of events on global oil markets a key figure to watch is the amount of crude produced daily in each country. With data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a division of the U.S. Department of Energy, CNBC.com took a look at the countries that produce the most crude oil on that basis. (Production is defined as extraction from the Earth's crust, prior to the refining process.)
According to the EIA, daily global production is 88.76 million barrels. The Middle East accounts for 31 percent; North America, 20 percent; Eurasia, 11 percent; Africa, Asia and Oceania, 9 percent; and Central and South America, Europe, 5 percent. (Data as of December 2011, unless otherwise noted.)
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|Way overhead and just steps away from the Dublin City Hall, an old sign reminds us that
T. Read & Co. Ltd.,
Est. 1670
had their business for knife crafting and sharpening on these premises in the 17th century.
|The ubiquitous green post box still wears a reminder that England once ruled over Ireland.
The presence of the crown and the Royal Insignia ER VII dates the post box to the reign of
King Edward VII. You will also see some post boxes which bear a crown and
the insignia VR for Victoria Regina, Queen Victoria.
|Way overhead and just steps away from the Dublin City Hall, an old sign reminds us that
T. Read & Co. Ltd.,
Est. 1670
had their business for knife crafting and sharpening on these premises in the 17th century.
|On Palace Street, the shortest street in Dublin, just beyond the stone gates of Dublin castle,
(on the left in this picture), stands the building once occupied by the oldest charity in Dublin,
'The Sick and Indigent Roomkeepers Society'.
Founded in 1790 by a group of 11 middle class Dublin gentlemen,
its purpose was to provide aid to the sick and very poor.
The charity now operates out of an office on Upper Leeson Street, and continues its good work,
distributing over €120, 000 to needy Dublin families in 2012.
|It is odd to think of a street being established, opened and commemorated in a
manner such as this, but that is exactly what happened in 1886 when the street was dedicated to the
memory of Lord Edward FitzGerald, an Irish aristocrat and revolutionary.
He was the commander-in-chief of the United Irishmen, and died 4 June 1798,
at the age of only 34, after being denied medical treatment for wounds received when he resisted arrest in May.
He was interred in the vaults of St. Werburgh Church Dublin, 5 June 1798.
|My favourite Dublin bookstore, Hodges Figgis on Dawson Street.
Established in 1768, over their 245 year history the store has operated out of three different locations,
settling in Dawson Street in the 19th century.
James Joyce mentions the store in part one of his masterwork Ulysses,
"What she? The virgin at Hodges Figgis' window on Monday looking in for one of the alphabet books you were going to write. Keen glance you gave her."
OHHH, more fab photos! I do love what you see!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much Carol! We've been having brown-outs here all day, with local re-wiring being done, and every time I've come to say thank you for your comments, the electricity has gone out, until now.
I like your photos of Dublin Jennifer -one my travel pleasures is taking photos of things that catch my eye. Like you I have a photo of that rather quaint bookshop.ReplyDelete
Thanks for your comments Pauleen! It's nice to shoot the things which catch our eye isn't it?
I have a special place in my heart for Hodges Figgis, since they always seem to have one or two (or five) Irish history books that I cannot live without. (I am a big fan of the Winding Stair Bookshop too).
Don't know the Winding Stair bookshop-another source of temptation next time :-)Delete
The Winding Stair is down on Ormond Quay and is one of the oldest independent bookshops in Dublin. It's quite a bit smaller these days, with the bookshop only on the ground floor, and is known for its Michelin-starred bistro up top. Still, the chances of finding something special is usually pretty good.
thanks for sharing the images of the beautiful old buildings. re Fitzgerald: I suppose I could search online, but I think Rose, Mrs Joseph Kennedy was a FitzGerald. Dublin is the setting of several lovely Maeve Binchy novels. My Irish ancestors came to Australia in 1853 via Nova Scotia, and stopped in the US on the way through to fight in the war between the states. It's very important to know your own history. X XReplyDelete
Hello Ann,
Thanks for your comments. It's nice to hear from you. Mrs. Kennedy was a Fitzgerald, but probably not not connected in any way to Lord Edward who was the son of the 1st Duke and Duchess of Leinster and great great-grandson of Charles II of England. Mrs. Kennedy's people were poor emigrants from Limerick (grandfather) and Cavan (grandmother).
It is, as you say, very important to know your own history, as I do mine. My parents emigrated from Ireland to Canada in 1956, and our history before that is fully entrenched in Ireland where most of our family still lives, although I do have a couple of American cousins and two cousins and an aunt who immigrated to Australia in 1971.
Your Irish ancestors made quite a journey going to Australia via Nova Scotia. They must have quite an interesting history.
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10 Online Dating Safety Tips Every Woman Needs to Know
You may think you know your date from all those emails, but play it safe for that first date.
-Kate Houston, BettyConfidential.com
The following online dating safety guidelines are the result of conversations with members of a local police force and sent to them for review before posting. These are general guidelines and their focus is primarily on the online dating process leading up to a meeting.
Hence, these are not profile writing safety tips (such as: do not divulge personal information that can be traced to you and, in turn, can jeopardize your privacy and security). Nor are they safety tips about online dating photos (such as: no children's pix, and shots that show your address or license). These are general guidelines to help you negotiate the online dating process leading up to those first few meetings:
1. Instinct and intuition will not protect you from a predator. They're brilliant at deception whether by email, phone or in person. If you meet in public, chances are you could be safe. However, why take chances when you have the opportunity to take precautions.
2. Don't rush into a meeting.
3. Get verifiable details through emails before you meet, such as a phone number. Use the site's email system, not your private email – it can be traced back to you.
4. Don't give out information that's too personal or that can jeopardize your safety. When you're ready to take it to the level of a phone conversation, don't give out your phone number. Instead, you make the call and block your number.
5. When you feel ready to meet, still remember that you're meeting a stranger. If you've had a long period of email and phone exchanges, don't be lulled into a false sense of familiarity or security.
6. When you meet, never leave your drink or purse unattended – no matter how "safe" the person feels. In fact, until you really feel you know the person, don't let him get you drinks that you didn't see poured, etc. The police officer added, "While some may think that's too hypervigilant, I don't think you can take too many precautions when it comes to your personal safety."
7. Don't divulge your address or other key personal information to this stranger. Don't go into a car alone with this stranger. Always remain in public for the first few encounters. The police officer added, "We can never reiterate this enough. Don't give out any personal information until you feel absolutely safe and comfortable."
8. Let a friend know who you're meeting (provide the verifiable details you've collected such as their phone number), where you're meeting, how to reach you and when you'll be home.
9. Arrange for that friend to call you during your date. This will give your loved ones peace of mind. It will also make clear to your date that you are not entirely alone or vulnerable. The police officer added, "Speaking for myself, I'd be impressed that the woman was really heads up about her personal safety." Ditto!
10. Don't feel self-conscious or embarrassed about taking these precautions. Decent men understand that women need to be careful.
Using precautions and good judgment will free you up to enjoy the fun, excitement and more entertaining (who doesn't have a good date story!) aspects of online dating. If you have specific concerns or questions, please contact your local police non-emergency center.


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The following activities will help students discover the history of their own state capitol as well as how architecture can reflect civic pride.
Activity 1: Locating a Capital
Working in small groups, have students research the towns in their state that seemed to have had a good chance to become the capital. (In some states, a better research topic would be competitions for particular county seats.) Ask the groups to pretend that they are responsible for locating the capital of the state (or the county seat). Using their research, have them present the group's findings to the class. After all suggestions have been offered, have the full class arrive at a decision as to where the capital (or county seat) will be located. If the class's choice is a place other than the current capital (or county seat), have student volunteers try to change the minds of the rest of the class.
Activity 2: A Proud Symbol
Have students work in groups to conduct research on the history of their state capitol building. They should try to discover who designed the building and when; what other designs were considered at the time; how and why the site was chosen; what architectural style the building represents; how citizens reacted to the design; and what changes have taken place to the building since it was completed. Next, have each group choose a capitol building from another state and compare it to their state capitol.
Activity 3: Classical Architecture in the Local Community
Arrange for students to take a walking tour in the community to see if they can find examples of the different features of Greek Revival architecture such as columns, friezes, pediments, etc. They may need to refer to a dictionary, encyclopedia, or other reference source to help them visualize these terms. When they find one of the features, students should sketch it as it appears on the building, write down the address of the building and, if possible, identify the building, its original use, and the year of construction. Some public buildings will have cornerstones that give the date of construction. To find the dates for other buildings, have students check with the Building Departments of local and county governments or work with the reference department of the public library. Hold a classroom discussion on why they think the buildings they found were designed in the Greek Revival Style.


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City of Lincoln
Mayor's Office
2009 Media Releases
The City of Lincoln has opened a new multi-material recycling center at the entrance to the Lancaster Event Center, 4100 N. 84th St.
Individuals can drop off newspapers, cardboard, aluminum and tin cans, glass bottles, plastic containers and mixed paper for recycling at no cost. The items must be separated and placed into designated containers and compartments.
"The site is another opportunity for residents of Lincoln to do their part for the environment," Recycling Coordinator Gene Hanlon said. "This location offers residents and workers in the surrounding area a convenient and easy way to recycle, and we appreciate the support of the Event Center in hosting the site."
The new site is one of 22 multi-material drop-off recycling sites in Lincoln. The City also has four newspaper- only drop-off sites. For more information on recycling in Lincoln, visit lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: recycle) or call 441-8215.


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Leah's Hairdryer
Leah used this hairdryer
when she worked in her father's
hair-cutting business, Wiseman's.
Local women copied the hairstyles
of glamorous Hollywood film stars.
It was a chance
to celebrate the end of the working week
or to get ready for a special event.
Leah Cohen
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Leah Cohen
Leah remembers her father's shop
at 234 Mitcham Road:
"He was trained
by Norwood Orphanage,
but he never started barbering
until after he came out the army.
They moved to Croydon
and had this shop
and started learning ladies hairdressing.
My father never learnt ladies hairdressing
but my mother did,
and she also worked in the men's shop
doing hair cutting and shaving
and also the ladies' work.
And when perms first came out.
First started doing perms.
The most popular one was a kirka machine
which had a long pole
and a ring round the top
with all these curler things hanging from it
and you had to divide the hair
into about inch squares
and they were put onto long curlers
and then that was wrapped round
with wax paper
and then a little clip inserted
between the curler and the scalp
to stop the scalp burning from the heat
and that was put into these things
that were hanging
and of course the customer had to sit
quite still
for a matter of minutes,
perhaps five, ten minutes
and then it had to cool off."
Working in Croydon
In 1931,
a Croydon survey of working people
showed 374 women
and 353 men
working as barbers,
manicurists or chiropodists.
For women,
it was more common
to be domestic servant.
The same survey shows
9,027 women and only 346 men
working as servants.
Working men were mostly clerks
or employed in the building trade.
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I Am Here
This sound clip was created during the
I Am Here project. The group of 14-24
year olds selected objects close to their
heart that also said something about identity.
I Am Here is part of Stories of the World,
one of the major projects at the heart of the
London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
"I am Tia and I am going to be talking to
you about Leah's hairdryer. The hairdryer
relates to me because I use it a lot. I use the
hairdryer because it iss more manageable for
me to control my hair as my mother no
longer does my hair, as I am old enough to
make my own decisions.
In the time period, 1939 to 1947 the main use
of the hairdryer was so you would look stylish
for different occasions and celebrations. But today
we use the hairdryer all the time to make our
lives easier.
I love my hair but sometimes it is difficult. When
I wake up in the morning I look a mess, in order
to change this I fix my hair. This takes the most
time as my hair is thick and long. Using the
hairdryer makes my life much easier as I do
not waste so much time doing my hair in the