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Jay Carney defends first amendment while Obama attempts to eviscerate second
Paul Joseph Watson
January 9, 2013
The White House has issued a glib response to the petition to deport CNN host Piers Morgan, claiming Morgan's rhetorical assault on the Constitution is protected by the first amendment, despite the fact that Morgan is not a U.S. citizen and therefore does not enjoy a first amendment right.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney responded to the petition, which has reached over 109,000 signatures, with the following statement;
Let's not let arguments over the Constitution's Second Amendment violate the spirit of its First. President Obama believes that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms. However, the Constitution not only guarantees an individual right to bear arms, but also enshrines the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press — fundamental principles that are essential to our democracy. Americans may disagree on matters of public policy and express those disagreements vigorously, but no one should be punished by the government simply because he or she expressed a view on the Second Amendment — or any other matter of public concern.
The rest of the response is merely a re-hash of Barack Obama's gun control rhetoric in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook massacre.
In lazily arguing, "Let's not let arguments over the Constitution's Second Amendment violate the spirit of its First," Carney is implying that Piers Morgan's anti-gun crusade is protected by free speech under the first amendment when it clearly isn't since foreign nationals do not have absolute first amendment rights.
The fact that the first amendment does not apply to non-citizens was established in the Supreme Court's affirmation of Bluman v. FEC in January 2012. The court's decision rubber-stamped a District Court decision which found under its first amendment analysis that, "The United States has a compelling interest in limiting the participation of foreign citizens in such activities, and "thereby preventing foreign influence over the U.S. political process."
Legal precedent also dictates that foreign nationals can be deported from the United States for subversion against the Constitution. In Harisiades v. Shaugnessy (1952), the US Supreme Court upheld Harisiades' deportation by ruling that the first amendment did not protect Harisiades' membership of the Communist Party.
In issuing its glib response, the White House has completely failed to even address these cases and has erroneously claimed that the first amendment applies to non-citizen foreign nationals like Piers Morgan, when it does not.
The fact that the White House's response was timed to coincide precisely with the national media furore over Alex Jones' appearance on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight is also curiously synchronous, given that Jones was the author of the original petition and Morgan is a personal friend of the Obama's.
The Obama administration has also revealed yet another side to its rampant hypocrisy – defending the first amendment while aggressively attempting to eviscerate the second via gun control measures that were planned well in advance of recent events.
Paul Joseph Watson is the editor and writer for Infowars.com and Prison Planet.com. He is the author of Order Out Of Chaos. Watson is also a host for Infowars Nightly News.
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Just as the symptoms of menopause in women are attributed to a sharp drop in estrogen production, symptoms often seen in middle-aged men - changes in body composition, energy, strength and sexual function - are usually attributed to the less drastic decrease in testosterone production that typically occurs in the middle years. However, a study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers finds that insufficient estrogen could be at least partially responsible for some of these symptoms.
"This study establishes testosterone levels at which various physiological functions start to become impaired, which may help provide a rationale for determining which men should be treated with testosterone supplements," says Joel Finkelstein, MD, of the MGH Endocrine Unit, corresponding author of the study in the Sept. 12 New England Journal of Medicine. "But the biggest surprise was that some of the symptoms routinely attributed to testosterone deficiency are actually partially or almost exclusively caused by the decline in estrogens that is an inseparable result of lower testosterone levels."
Traditionally a diagnosis of male hypogonadism - a drop in reproductive hormone levels great enough to cause physical symptoms - has been based on a measure of blood testosterone levels alone. Although such diagnoses have increased dramatically - leading to a 500 percent increase in U.S. testosterone prescriptions between 1993 and 2000, the authors note - there has been little understanding of the levels of testosterone needed to support particular functions.
In addition to its direct action on some physical functions, a small portion of the testosterone that men make is normally converted into estrogen by an enzyme called aromatase. The higher the testosterone level in a normal man, the more is converted into estrogen. Since any drop in testosterone means that there is less to be converted into estrogen, men with low testosterone also have low estrogen levels, making it unclear which hormones support which functions. The MGH team set out to determine the levels of hormone deficiency at which symptoms begin to occur in men and whether those changes are attributable to decreased levels of testosterone, estrogens or both.
The study enrolled two groups of men with normal reproductive function, ages 20 to 50, and all participants were first treated with a drug that suppresses normal production of all reproductive hormones. Men in the first group were randomly assigned to receive daily doses of testosterone gel at one of four dosage levels or a placebo gel for 16 weeks. Men in the second group received the same testosterone doses along with an aromatase inhibitor which markedly suppressed conversion of testosterone into estrogen. More than 150 men in each group completed the study, including monthly visits for blood tests and questionnaires about their overall health and sexual function. Body composition and leg strength were assessed at the beginning and end of the study period.
Among participants in whom estrogen production was not blocked, increases in body fat were seen at what would be considered a mild level of testosterone deficiency. Decreases in lean body mass, the size of the thigh muscle and leg strength did not develop until testosterone levels became quite low. In terms of sexual function, sexual desire was reported to decrease progressively with each drop in testosterone levels, whereas erectile function was preserved until testosterone levels were extremely low.
In participants also receiving the aromatase inhibitor, increases in body fat were seen at all testosterone dose levels, but suppressing estrogen production had no effect on lean mass, muscle size or leg strength. Adverse effects on sexual function were much more obvious when estrogen synthesis was suppressed regardless of participants' testosterone levels. Overall the results imply that testosterone levels regulate lean body mass, muscle size and strength, while estrogen levels regulate fat accumulation. Sexual function - both desire and erectile function - is regulated by both hormones.
Finkelstein notes that this study artificially induced the kind of hormone deficiency usually seen in aging men to provide a controlled model. He and his colleagues hope to do follow-up studies in older men to confirm the accuracy of the model. Right now, decisions about whether an individual is a candidate for testosterone replacement should be made based on his symptoms and not just his testosterone level. The findings regarding estrogen's effects suggest that the forms of testosterone used for therapy should be capable of being aromatized into estrogen, he adds.
"We also need to look into how testosterone replacement therapy would effect prostate health - both prostate cancer and the prostate enlargement that causes unpleasant symptoms in many older men - and heart disease," says Finkelstein, who is an associate professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. "In light of what the Women's Health Initiative discovered about the unexpected effects of estrogen replacement therapy in women, we need a Men's Health Initiative to investigate those questions before large-scale testosterone replacement can be recommended."
Additional co-authors of the NEJM paper are Sherri-Ann Burnett-Bowie, MD, MPH, Carl Pallais, MD, MPH, Elaine Yu, MD, Lawrence Borges, MD, Brent Jones, MD, Christopher Barry, MPH, Kendra Wulczyn, Benjamin Leder, MD, MGH Endocrinology; Hang Lee, PhD, MGH Biostatistics Center, and Bijoy Thomas, MD, MGH Radiology. The study was supported by National Institutes of Health grants R01 AG030545, K24 DK02759 and RR-1066 and a grant from Abbott Laboratories.
Massachusetts General Hospital, founded in 1811, is the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. The MGH conducts the largest hospital-based research program in the United States, with an annual research budget of more than $775 million and major research centers in AIDS, cardiovascular research, cancer, computational and integrative biology, cutaneous biology, human genetics, medical imaging, neurodegenerative disorders, regenerative medicine, reproductive biology, systems biology, transplantation biology and photomedicine.

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Visitors to the Belfast Rail Trail on the Passagassawaukeag (pronounced pas-uh-gas-uh-WAH-keg and conveniently shortened to Passy Rail Trail by locals) can see vintage trains at one end of the trail...
|2.3 mi
|Crushed Stone, Gravel
The 87.9-mile Down East Sunrise Trail passes through the woods, marshlands, and coastal villages of southern Maine. It takes its name from its location in Down East Maine, dubbed by early mariners for...
|87.9 mi
|Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Ellsworth Rail-Trail runs just over 1 mile between North Street (SR 179) north of town to Birch Avenue in Ellworth. Alongside the path runs an active line on which Downeast Scenic Railways offers...
|1.6 mi
The Four Seasons Adventure Trail skirts several scenic lakes as it passes through forests and farmland, linking Newport, Corinna, Dexter, and Dover-Foxcroft in central Maine. The trail experiences...
|29.8 mi
|Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand
Keep your ears open for the haunting call of loons along the scenic Kennebec Valley Trail. They're just one example of the wildlife—another is the moose—that inhabits the river, woods, and fields...
|14.5 mi
|Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand
The Lagrange to Medford Trail fills the bill if you're looking for a remote trail experience. The gravel rail-trail runs for 11.4 miles from Lagrange to Medford Center, where it crosses a 100-year-old...
|11.4 mi
|Crushed Stone, Dirt
Old Pond Railway Trail begins in the town of Hancock, about 25 miles north of Maine's famed Acadia National Park. The beautiful hiking trail winds through forests and wetlands for nearly three miles....
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The Penobscot River Walkway runs for just 0.5 mile through Bangor's scenic Waterfront Park between Union Street and the intersection of Railroad and Front streets. The trail hugs the riverbank and...
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|Asphalt, Concrete
The Rotary Centennial Trail crosses two towns—Benton and Winslow—in central Maine, about 50 miles southwest of Bangor. The scenic wooded trail follows a former rail bed along the eastern shore of the...
|1.5 mi
|Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass
The Stillwater River Trail hugs the west bank of its namesake river through Orono, between Bennoch Road in the north (near the cemetery) and Main Street at the southern end. The trail passes through a...
|1.8 mi
|Dirt, Grass
The University of Maine Bicycle Path is a valuable link for non-motorized transportation, connecting campus with Old Town. Much of the trail passes through a scenic wooded corridor, following the path...
|2.5 mi
Great ATV riding trail lots of scenery, nice small streams fish and mountains admire.
Saw two horses on the way to Ellsworth people riding were very nice we let them pass as we did not want to upset the horses. Great experence all in all. No complaints here! Life is too short get out and enjoy and avoid the miserable people! Thank you Maine for providing this great trail !!!!
This trail was soft and sandy, with many puddles (it rained the night before) and the mosquitoes were vicious as we were unloading our bikes. We rode only a short way before realizing it was too sandy to ride comfortably, and we decided to leave - a big disappointment! The trail seems to be dominated by ATVs - we saw four or five in the short time we were there. All in all, this doesn't seem to be a good trail for biking!
I rode the trail Newport to Dover-Foxcroft and back on my Trek 29er. Trail conditions were rough in a few spots but all in all an enjoyable ride. Luckily there was light rain the night before or it would have been dusty especially when the few ATVs I met passed me. Everyone was friendly and considerate. The 29er was a good choice since the wider tires and relaxed frame worked well on the Sandy and bumpy sections. With a few short stops along the way and a light snack at the turn around point, it took me a little over 5 hours.
It said trail head was on Beals Ave, but it is actually on HIgh Street behind the Comfort Inn. Nice trail - pretty rocky in places other places very smooth. Encountered a bear on the trail - fortunately we saw him about 50 yds ahead and waited until he moved off. Pretty remote for the first 12 miles out of Ellsworth - very beautiful countryside.
We headed out on a early June Monday morning from East Machias north/east for an hour. Only a few ATVs passed us. Some nice spring flowers along the trail with the rhodoras in full bloom and a few clumps of lady's slippers - both white and pink. At East Machias there we're nesting Osprey which was another plus. Overall a nice ride!
Trails were in great shape and the leaves were just starting to turn color. Highly recommend for a nice UTV ride lots of beautiful sites.
Disappointing. We had high expectations since this is part of the East Coast Greenway and we have cycled many portions of it from Florida and northward. As mentioned in other reviews, this trail is for ATV's and is not recommended for bicycling. The trail condition was rough due to heavy use by ATV'S. It was rutted, washboarded, and has much loose sand and gravel from the ATV traffic. We were passed by 12 fast moving ATV'S and only saw 1 other bicycle on a Tuesday morning between Tunk Road and Franklin.
It's too bad that Hancock left all of the rotting ties in place, wasting a great trail for most of the year. Maybe they could find some volunteers to remove them, uncovering a great trail for everyone's use!
We ventured out for our first rail trial ride and found it easy to navigate as it is marked well. For the conditions, well, that goes with the territory and the sport. There's going to be some good and bad be prepared to handle any terrain and then your all set after all this is called ATVing.
This is primarily an ATV/ORV track. We tried to bike it on a beautiful Sunday morning in late May and were passed by dozens of ATV's and and ORV's of different sizes. Each time plumes of dust were raised and by the time we decided to turn around (only three miles out) we were gritty and dusty.
This is advertised as a multi-use trail and I guess that it is, but riding a bike (or heaven forbid, walking) is unpleasant and realistically unsafe.
My husband and myself saw this trail listed in the Rails to Trails magazine, and since we were in the area, we thought we would try it. From the very beginning, the trail was very bumpy, with lots of potholes and large rocks. We were hoping, that it would get better, but unfortunately it didn't. With the exception of a few sections where the trail was ok, this trail is clearly very frequented by many ATVs, and the condition of the trail is not suited for cyclists. We are both experienced riders, and made it to Dexter on the trail. From there we returned on busy Rt7 back to Newport. We just could not face the trail again for the return trip. Worst rail trail we've ever been on!!
Visiting Maine in August we found no place to rent bikes within 80 miles of the Trail. We decided to hike the section from Bingham south as we like free flowing rivers, not lakes behind dams. First issue was the Bingham Goodrich Rd trailhead. It is in the woods and out of sight from US 201 or houses. We chose to park at a more publicly visible location at a Supermarket across from North Country Rivers Outfitters where the Trail crosses a corner of the Outfitters property. We did get permission from the Supermarket and recommend parking here, not the Goodrich Rd. trailhead.
Second, the main issue for us was the Trail. This included the lack of views of this section of the river being obscured by Summer vegetation, the condition of the trail with muddy potholes and lack of a gravel surface and the permitted use of the Trail by ATV's. The ATV drivers were respectful of hikers and slowed for us, but the vehicles were still noisy and created dust. We terminated the hike early and had ice cream at Here's the Scoop in Bingham, sitting quietly on the bank of the Kennebec.
Headed south on US 201 to Arnolds Landing where the trail crosses the Kennebec. The trail is on the river bank and would have provided better water views had we hiked this section. Had to leave, as it is a slow drive from I-95. In summary, the Bingham area portion of the Trail would rank as our worst RTT experience from Maine to Virginia. We would not return even for ice cream on the river bank.
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HOLLAND – Hope College Jazz Combos will perform a concert on Monday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Wichers Auditorium of Nykerk Hall of Music.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
The concert will feature four student ensembles: the Impulse Ensemble, the Vanguard Ensemble, the Verve Ensemble and the Blue Note Ensemble.
The Impulse Ensemble will perform tunes by John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Steve Kuhn. The ensemble is coached by senior Nate Roberts of West Milton, Pa., and the performers are: freshman Matt Costello of Holland; senior Jessica Early of Vestal, N.Y.; freshman Guillermo Flores of Holland; freshman Joshua Holicki of Coldwater; freshman Alex Mouw of Holland; and freshman Christian Nikkel of Holland.
The Vanguard Ensemble will be playing tunes by Bernie Miller and John Coltrane. The ensemble is coached by Tom Lockwood, instructor of saxophone, and the performers are: freshman Luke Ibach of Eden Prairie, Minn.; senior Lucas Johnson of Cadillac; junior Colin Rathbun of Ada; and junior Garrett Stier of Davison.
The Verve Ensemble will be playing tunes by Dave Brubeck, Miles Davis and Lee Morgan. The ensemble is coached by Mike VanLente, instructor of jazz percussion, and the performers are: freshman R. Forest Dodson of Kalamazoo; freshman Michael Graverson of Hamilton; senior Caleb Murray of Half Moon Bay, Calif.; junior Shelby Peterson of Ann Arbor; sophomore Wesley Rieth of Three Oaks; and freshman Tyler Vuillemot of DeWitt.
The Blue Note Ensemble will be performing tunes by Charlie Parker, Earl Brent, Freddie Hubbard and Horace Silver. The ensemble is coached by Steve Talaga, instructor of music, jazz piano and composition, and the performers include: sophomore Michael Bass of Hudsonville; sophomore Kin Fong of Northbrook, Ill.; junior Justin Makowski of Detroit; junior Kyle McLellan of Fort Wayne, Ind.; and junior James Sa of Rochester Hills.
Nykerk Hall of Music is located in the central Hope campus at the former 127 E. 12th St. between College and Columbia avenues.


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Well its been awhile my blogging friends. It is summer here in Texas and I am determined to get back on track with this blog. Since I haven't posted anything since...well...last July (gasp!) I am going to go back a little in time and blog about some things that have happened in our lives over the last 11 months:) Month by month...a little at a time will suffice, so check back and see what you've been missing:)!!!
Last August
Wait, rewind to Christmas 2011 - Jae, my sister, gave Kaden and Kinsley passes and money to use toward the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History...we didn't make it until August, and I'm glad we waited because they had this hilarious exhibit called Grossology that was all about the grossest parts of our bodies and how they function - pretty entertaining:) We laughed all day!!! Afterwards we walked around the rest of the museum - if you've never been and you are visiting Texas soon with little ones - its a must - awesome place!!!
Here we are entering the mouth entrance. And inside the nose - which simulated a sneeze, blowing air and all:)
After the exhibit at the rest of the museum - a GIANT lite brite:)
And last but not least...Fun with Shadows!
Also in August, my sister, Jayna and family came to see my sis Jae's new baby Cash, and they spent a few fun filled days here. This is at NRH20 - an amazing water park by our house!
We also visited the Chihuly exhibit at the Arboretum - such a gorgeous place and the exhibit was AMAZING - Chihuly is one of my favorite artists!
Here's my favorite glass blown sculpture by Chihuly! - Mezmorizing!
And what would a trip to the Arboretum be without a splash in the fountains?


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On June 8, organizations and communities from around the world will celebrate the Earth's largest life-support system, the ocean. World Oceans Day, first celebrated in 2002, was established to help educate others on how much of an impact the ocean has on our lives and what we need to do to protect it!
National Aquarium is celebrating World Oceans Day with special blog posts throughout the week, featuring important issues relating to ocean conservation, and by hosting celebrations at both our Washington, DC and Baltimore venues this weekend!
As part of the festivities, we're asking our communities online and on-site to share a photo of their best fish face and a conservation pledge to help take care of our blue planet! Get ready to pucker up!
Throughout the week, be sure to share your photos with us on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #puckerup! And be sure to check back with us because we'll be sharing some of your favorite photos/pledges! Check out some of the staff here at the Aquarium showing off their best fish faces:
Here are some simply conservation pledges you can include:
- I pledge to conserve water. It's as easy as shortening your shower time and turning off the faucet when brushing your teeth!
- I pledge to use less plastic. Invest in a re-usable water bottle! Keep plastic water bottles out of the ocean and a couple of dollars in your pocket!
- I pledge to conserve energy. Reduce the amount of carbon dioxide you put into the atmosphere by riding a bike, walking or using public transportation and by turning off the lights when you leave a room!
- I pledge to eat only sustainable seafood. Overfishing can lead to an irreparable loss in certain seafood populations. You can prevent this by avoiding catching or eating certain species that have been exploited.
- I pledge to learn more about the ocean and its inhabitants. It is only through continued education and exploration that we can truly have a better understanding of the ocean and how we're impacting it.
In addition to our #puckerup campaign, we've also started a "Why do YOU love the ocean?" community discussion on Twitter! Do you have a favorite memory/story related to the ocean or its inhabitants? Tell the world right here!
This World Oceans Day, we want to show our blue planet a SEA of social support! The pledges we collect this week will join thousands of others collected by conservation organizations around the world!
Follow the conversations around World Oceans Day on Twitter using #oceanlove and don't forget to PUCKER UP!


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I leapt out of bed this morning (after hitting the snooze button a couple of times) and was so happy to start my day. Note: I haven't felt like this in ages. The vacation in two days is giving me an extra reason to be joyous! I love to travel and especially to someplace warm with my husband in the middle of this icky Midwestern winter. I don't know why, but I kept singing "on the good ship, lollipop" to my husband and cats this morning. Yes, I am weird and admit it. I don't talk about my weirdness on my blog much, but my husband and I can be quite quirky together and that's what makes life fun. Anyway…must have had a dream about the good ship lollipop or something.
Breakfast this morning was the absolute last of Jessica's gluten free granola in my favorite flavor. I saved the best for last and had the Vanilla Maple. 😦 I'll have to make my own granola and look for Jessica's at Whole Foods.
Snack at work was a candy cane hot chocolate and the rest of the Newman's Own cheddar soy crisps.
Lunch today was the pizza we had for dinner last night, a pink lady apple and two pitas with greek olive Sabra hummus. The hummus definitely was the key to filling me up at lunch.
After work, I changed and went straight to the gym. I did kind of what I did last night–biked for 18 minutes, walked/ran on the treadmill for 10, rowed for 5 minutes and lifted weights.
Dinner was a Boca Bruschetta burger on an Arnold's Thin & a cup of skim milk.
Plus this larabar. I plan on bringing a bunch of these on our trip, so I wanted to make sure I liked this flavor.
Dessert was Newman's Own Organics Super Dark chocolate with Reese's pb chips.
I also had an airborne because I feel like I am getting sick and that cannot happen right now.
My food has been kind of random lately and it's because we have been cleaning out our cabinets, fridge and freezer before this trip. For some reason, I just feel better doing that before a big trip and then we can start fresh with a big trip to the grocery store when we return.
I am off tomorrow so I can get a mini mani/pedi in the morning, head to the mall for a bit, pack for the trip, do laundry and clean up the house. Then it's off to Florida bright and early on Friday morning!


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Part of Nuno Porto fonds
Series consists of records related to exhibitions in which Porto was involved. Material includes planning documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, research, and promotional material.
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Part of Nuno Porto fonds
Series consists of records related to exhibitions in which Porto was involved. Material includes planning documents, correspondence, meeting minutes, research, and promotional material.
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Pigapicha! 100 Years of Studio Photography in Nairobi
Part of Nuno Porto fonds
Sub-series consists of records related to the exhibition 'Pigapicha! 100 Years of Studio Photography in Nairobi,' which was on display at the Museum of Anthropology from November 25, 2014 - April 5, 2015. Porto was the Curatorial Liaison for this exhibition, which was curated by Katharine Greven and first displayed at the Nairobi National Museum in 2009.
The exhibition was described on the Museum of Anthropology's website as follows:
"MOA takes a profound look at Kenya's popular culture through an illuminating collection of studio photography, from the 1910s to the present day, in the North American premiere of Pigapicha!, November 25, 2014 through April 5, 2015. Including more than180 photographs spanning a century, this deeply moving exhibition showcases portraits that are carefully staged in the studio as well as those quickly taken on the streets of Nairobi. The exhibition documents the customs of modern Kenyan urban culture while supporting an East African history of photography.
"MOA has always served as a forum for cultivating an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of world arts and cultures traditions," explains Nuno Porto, Curatorial Liaison for Pigapicha! at MOA. "This Canadian premiere exhibition aligns with MOA's mission through a comprehensive examination of studio photography in East Africa, incorporating works from all backgrounds – as opposed to similar projects which have focused on Kenya's booming middle-class."
Curator and professional photographer Katharina Greven, formerly of the Goethe-Institut in Kenya, partnered with more than 30 photography studios in Nairobi and consulted with photographers, studio operators, artists, bloggers, journalists, and cultural scientists to curate this diverse collection of portraits – a subtle balance between the fine arts and the rich, distinct flavors of East African popular culture.
'A highly-regarded art form in Nairobi, portrait photography is used to tell stories, share social status, and transform everyday life,' says Curator Katharina Greven. 'More than a direct reflection of the individual, these self portraits highlight and amplify desirable features to create an illusion of the idyllic self. In the past 15 years, studio photography has experienced an unfortunate decline in popularity – likely a direct result of cameras, now commonplace on mobile phones. For this reason, Pigapicha! serves to recognize and preserve portrait photography as a significant art form and thus connect us to the significant history of urban Kenya before it is lost.'
Pigapicha! – which literally translates as "take my picture!" – will include more than 180 images ranging from carefully staged artistic prints, to passport photos, to pictures snapped hastily on the streets of Nairobi. Judiciously arranged into six thematic groups –Uzee na Busara (Age and Wisdom), I and Me, Open Air, Imaginary 'Safari', Speaking from Yesterday and Intimacy – each image will offer a unique stance on the attitudes, beliefs, and customs of generations of Nairobi citizens.
Born from the cooperative efforts of Iwalewa Haus and the DEVA-Archive, both with the University of Bayreuth, and the Goethe-Institut in Nairobi, this exhibition opening at MOA will mark the first time this powerful collection has been displayed for a North American audience. First presented in 2009 at the Nairobi National Museum, Pigapicha! has since been exhibited in 2011 at Iwalewa Haus in Bayreuth, Germany and in 2013 at the Forum des Arts et de la Culture in Bordeaux, France."
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President's Planning and Coordinating Committee fonds
The fonds consists of minutes, correspondence, contracts, and reports relating to the Planning of the Museum of Man (later Museum of Anthropology). The fonds includes information pertaining to the planning for the new museum, building needs, museum function, and the Functional Program which outlines the results of decisions the committee made.
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Part of David Cunningham fonds
Series documents Cunningham's responsibilities as exhibits designer, and consists of records related to the planning and implementation of various exhibits since the late 1980s. In addition to his role as designer, Cunningham has also been involved in producing exhibit proposals; assisting with travelling exhibits; and developing exhibition policies and guidelines. Records include artists' statements and artwork; banners; calligraphy; case lists; contact prints/proofs; contracts; correspondence; exhibition catalogues; exhibition panels; exhibition proposals; exhibition text; guidelines; invitations; labels; loan agreements; measurements; memoranda; minutes; negatives; object lists; photographs; photocopy of artworks; plans; policies; reports; schedules; and sketches.
The records are divided into the following sub-series:
A Guidelines 1992-1994
B Long-term installations [ca. 1992]-2000
C Proposals 1988-1996
D Schedules 1991-1993
E We Sing to the Universe: Poems and Drawings by Ron Hamilton [1994]-1994
F Fragments: The E. Sonner Donation of African Sculpture 1990-1991
G A Coat of Many Colours: Two Centuries of Jewish Life in Canada 1990-1991
H Ancient Cloth / Ancient Code? 1990-1992
I Savage Graces: After Images by Gerald McMaster 1990-1993
J A Rare Flower: A Century of Cantonese Opera in Canada 1989-1997
K Inside Passage: 1792 1993
L Multiplicity: A New Cultural Strategy 1989-[ca. 1993]
M Cannery Days: A Chapter in the Lives of the Heilsuk 1993-1994
N High Slack: An Installation by Judith Williams 1992-1994
O Reclaiming History: Ledger Drawings by Assiniboine Artist Hongeeeysa 1993-1995
P Trapline Lifeline 1990-1992
Q Our Chiefs and Elders: Photographs by David Neel, Kwagiutl 1989-1990
R Festival Hong Kong: Possessions from the Past: Objects from a Lifetime of Change and Contrasts: Hong Kong's New Territories in the 20th Century 1991-1992
S Nunavutmiutankik Elisasiniq: A Tribute to the People of Nunavut 1998-1999
T Travelling exhibits 1990-1991
U Gathering Strength: New Generations in Northwest Coast Art [199-?]-2004
V Continuing Traditions: Coast Salish Basketry 2000-2001
W Musqueam Weavers 1999-2000
X Haida Metalwork [1999?]-1999
Y Kaxlaya Gvilas [200-]-2002
Z Proud to be Musqueam 1991-1993
AA Repatriation 2000-2002
BB To Wash Away the Tears 2002-2003
CC Artifacts 1995-[ca. 1996]
DD The Abstract Edge: Recent Works by Robert Davidson 2001-2005
EE Mehodihi: Well-Known Traditions of Tahltan People [200-]-2003
FF Connoisseur's Collection: Chinese Ceramics from the Victor Shaw Donation 2000-2002
GG Written in the Earth 1993-2002
HH Recalling the Past: Early Chinese Art from the
Victor Shaw Collection 1997-1998
II Maui: Turning Back the Sky: Exhibition of Contemporary
Hawaiian Art 1996-1997
JJ El Corazon Del Mundo: At the Heart of the World
La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia 2002
KK The Art of Norval Morrisseau 1999-2000
LL Without Masks: Contemporary Afro-Cuban Art 2014
MM Safar/Voyage: Contemporary Works by Arab, Iranian and Turkish Artists 2013
NN The Smart One video
OO Luminescence: the Silver of Peru 2012
PP Inuit Prints and Drawings: Selections from the Permanent Collection 1988-1989
QQ Carl Beam 2011
RR Man Ray, African Art and the Modernist Lens 2010-2011
SS Jack Shadbolt and the Coastal Indian Image 1986
TT Speaking to Memory 2013
UU One Mind, One Heart 2013
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WW Mungo Martin: A Slender Thread 2004
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Kesu': The Art and Life of Doug Cranmer
Part of Jennifer Kramer fonds
The records in this sub-series relate to the development and implementation of the exhibition curated by Jennifer Kramer titled Kesu': The Art and Life of Doug Cranmer. Records in the sub-series also relate to the development and publication of Kesu': The Art and Life of Doug Cranmer, authored by Jennifer Kramer and published in 2012 by Douglas & McIntyre. The exhibition featured the artwork of Doug Cranmer (1927-2006), a leading practitioner of Northwest Coast Kwakwaka'wakw art. Kesu' took place at the Museum of Anthropology from March 17 to September 3, 2012, the Museum at Campbell River in Campbell River, BC from October 19, 2010 to February 17, 2013 and the U'mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay, BC from May 11 to October 8, 2013. Kramer received the 2012 British Columbia Museums Association's Museums in Motion Award of Merit for the exhibition. The book designer Jessica Sullivan received the 2012 Alcuin Society's award for First Place in the pictorial category.
Files in the sub-series consist of exhibition and publication planning notes and related correspondence, research materials pertaining to the career and life of Doug Cranmer, interview transcripts, photographs, funding proposals, object loan agreement forms, photography permission agreements, interview release forms, contracts and financial records, marketing plans, book drafts, exhibit text and labels, promotional materials and printouts of digital photographs of art work.
Part of Jennifer Kramer fonds
Series consists of records relating to exhibits curated by Jennifer Kramer. The records span the entire breadth of the intellectual creation process, including research material pertaining to exhibition subjects, transcripts of interviews used for research and publication purposes, administrative files and notes and correspondence pertaining to exhibition design, installation and publication development. Fonds currently has records from only one exhibit; additional exhibits material expected.
The series is arranged into sub-series relating to a specific exhibition:
Sub-series 1-A: Kesu': The Art and Life of Doug Cranmer (1964-2012)
Includes material related to the Pigapicha! exhibition at the Museum of Anthropology. Nuno Porto curated this exhibition. Records include correspondence, research, and meeting notes.
Nuno Porto
The fonds reflects Cunningham's function as Manager, Design/Exhibits for MOA; his role in MOA facility planning and renovations; his position as an instructor in the Department of Anthropology at UBC; and involvement in other projects for MOA and external organizations. The records are arranged in the following series:
The records include artists' statements and artwork; banners; blueline prints; calligraphy; case lists; contact prints/proofs; contracts; correspondence; diagrams; exhibition catalogues; exhibition panels; exhibition proposals; exhibition text; guidelines; invitations; labels; lecture notes; loan agreements; manuals; measurements; memoranda; minutes; negatives; object lists; photographs; plans; policies; reports; syllabi; and tender drawings.
David Cunningham
1991 A Coat of Many Colours School Materials
School Programs The Copper that Came From Heaven Education Committee
From Under the Delta teaching kit
Eulachon: A Fish to Cure Humanity program
Eulachon: A Fish to Cure Humanity Teacher's resource and educational materials
"The Village Is Tilting" Malawi School Program
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"Where Are The Children?" Residential Schools Education Materials
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The Minnesota Supreme Court recently ruled on the side of two Southeast Minnesota dairy farms who sued Northern States Power County, a division of Xcel Energy, over allegations that stray voltage killed their cows. The original lawsuit asks for $5 million in damages.
According to the Midwest Rural Energy Council (MREC), stray voltage describes a special case of voltage developed on the grounded neutral system of a farm. If this voltage reaches sufficient levels, animals coming into contact with grounded devices may receive a mild electrical shock that can cause a behavioral response. At voltage levels that are just perceptible to the animal, behaviors indicative of perception such as flinches may result with little change in normal routines. At higher levels, avoidance behaviors may result.
Every once in a while, we hear from farmers across the country who claim that stray voltage is to blame for a variety of issues facing their herd. High SCC, poor water and feed intake, even death have all been described as symptoms of this debilitating farm site flaw. We will certainly admit that many of these farms certainly have stray voltage issues. And our sympathies are with them - stray voltage is a nasty problem to deal with.
However, stray voltage runs into its fair share of controversy. For some, it is seen as a scapegoat for other management issues. If you're going to use it as an excuse, you better know what you're talking about. In the March 25, 2008, issue of Hoard's Dairyman, Tom Wilson, an extension engineer, was interviewed about his experiences helping farms troubleshoot issues. Wilson remarks, "I have investigated 150 farms that thought they had stray voltage and only found two that had it."
Below we have attached a self-help guide from the MREC that includes essential information on recording data and collecting information before stray voltage is deemed the culprit. We encourage anyone interested in learning if their farm is falling victim to stray voltage to take a look at this very informative document.


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Dear God,
Sometimes life doesn't go our way.
When we bump against the wall,
Unlock the door that seems closed.
Thanks God.
Today's Prayer by Sam Miller
Today's Photo by Glenn Sackett
WordsWorthRemembering is a project of the Spiritual Care office at Porter Adventist Hospital, in collaboration with Porter's Spiritual Ambassadors. WordsWorthRemembering combines inspirational, thought-provoking quotations, prayers and photos. All content is copyrighted.


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Simpson, Ruckelshaus, Turner to Speak on Natural Resource Collaboration in Cody
A panel of experienced political and natural resource leaders will discuss the value of collaboration in natural resource management during a roundtable discussion in Cody next month.
Alan K. Simpson, William D. Ruckelshaus and John F. Turner are scheduled to take part in a roundtable discussion, "Across the Great Divide," from noon-2 p.m. Aug. 13, at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center Coe Auditorium. The Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming sponsors the event.
Mike Sullivan, Wyoming's governor from 1987-1995, will moderate the panel discussion, which is free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.uwyo.edu/enr/ruckelshaus-institute/events-trainings/roundtable.html or call (307) 766-5080.
Each of the distinguished leaders brings unique natural resource experiences from the West and across the nation to the roundtable. Simpson was a Wyoming U.S. senator from 1979 until he retired in 1997. Ruckelshaus was administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from 1970-1973 and 1983-1985. Turner was director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1989-1993.
At the discussion, the speakers will explore ways that collaboration, especially across party lines, is crucial to successful management and decision making.
"Natural resource management decisions are among the most contentious we face in western states. These speakers bring decades of experience in how collaboration can lead to solid, lasting solutions to some of our biggest challenges," says Indy Burke, director of UW's Environment and Natural Resources Program. "We're excited to bring Simpson, Ruckelshaus and Turner together in a public setting to discuss the importance of collaborative approaches."
This talk builds on the collaborative process work of the Ruckelshaus Institute, which offers a separate but related event in Cody the following day -- a hands-on workshop titled "Introduction to Collaborative Natural Resource Decision Making."
The training is designed for natural resource professionals and also for the public. The session is from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Park County Library. Registration details are online at www.uwyo.edu/enr/ruckelshaus-institute.
The Ruckelshaus Institute of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming advances the understanding and resolution of complex environmental challenges through interdisciplinary research, outreach and education.
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The suspect at the center of the Queens terror raids "loves this country," his lawyer said Tuesday night.
"He loves living here, that's why he brought his family over here," attorney Arthur Folsom, who represents Najibbullah Zazi, told NBC-affiliate KUSA in Denver. "He loves this country."
Federal sources told NBCNewYork that Zazi is the suspect that cops and federal agents were looking for when they executed a massive raid on several residences in Flushing on Monday.
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Folsom said Zazi, who works as an airport shuttle driver in Aurora, Colo., is eager to answer any questions from the federal government to clear the air of any suspicion surrounding his name at this point.
Federal agents searched Zazi's car and his computer, and interviewed three others during the investigation Monday, but Zazi had flown back to Colorado on Sunday.
According to one report in the Daily News, the raids are part of an ongoing FBI probe into a Denver terror cell plotting an "attack on the scale of 9/11" -- but investigators have downplayed that account.
Hundreds of FBI agents in Denver are now monitoring the suspects around the clock, the News reported.
The terror investigation also may have caused a schism between the NYPD and the Feds, according to the New York Post.
Officials told NBCNewYork that they have been watching several men in the Denver area for some time, and when one traveled to New York late last week, that raised the concern of authorities, sparking the raids. They stressed that there is no specific plot underway.
Meanwhile the Post reported that the FBI is miffed with the NYPD for allegedly flubbing the intelligence gathering effort in Queens -- and tipping off the main suspect, who may have ties to al-Qaeda.
Federal agents had reportedly asked their NYPD counterparts to be discreet in their investigation, but the cops were anything but sly, going around the neighborhood showing the suspect's picture, and causing him to flee, sources told the Post.
The feds "are mad about it," the source told the paper, although NYPD spokesman Paul Browne called the report "utter fabrication."
The president of Masjid Hazrat Abubakr Islamic Center in Flushing, Abdulrahman Jalili, said he knows Zazi. Jalili,58, told NBCNewYork that he saw Zazi after a long absence last Thursday at the mosque where he came to pray and break Ramadan fast.
Jalili says he never suspected Zazi of any evil, and that he was a quiet guy who used to come to the mosque on Fridays and lived nearby.
FBI agents had been monitoring Zazi, who had recently driven to New York, federal sources said. Zazi, who feds believe has links to al Qaeda, met with several people in Flushing, and the activities aroused enough suspicion to obtain warrants for the searches, the sources said.
As a result the ongoing investigation, FBI and Homeland Security officials are warning local police departments to be on the look out for materials that could be used to make explosives -- just hours after law enforcement agents raided several residences in Queens as part of a terrorism investigation.
In the hours following the raids, a joint intelligence warning was issued to local police listing indicators that could tip off law enforcement to homemade hydrogen peroxide-based explosives, such as people with burn marks on their hands, face or arms.
The early morning raids in Flushing did not result in any arrests and there were no weapons seized.
New York Police Department spokesman Paul Browne confirmed the searches were conducted by agents of a joint terrorism task force.
Brown told NBCNewYork that even though there was no specific threat to New York City, New Yorkers should "stay vigilant of what is going on around them and if they see anything suspicious they should call 911."
Residents in Flushing described heavily armed officers, carrying search warrants and a battering ram, swarming their immigrant neighborhood at about 2:30 a.m.
Akbari Amanullah, a cab driver who lived in an apartment with four other natives of Afghanistan, said when he arrived home from work afterward, he was told that one of his roommates had been taken away.
Authorities said the raids did not turn up much. There were no weapons or other materials -- such as a bomb -- that would indicate an attack was imminent.
Sen. Charles Schumer called the raids "preventive" and stressed that there was no imminent danger. He also said the situation was unrelated to President Barack Obama's visit to Wall Street Monday.
"The FBI, as you know, is very good at monitoring potential dangerous actions and people. They were doing that," Schumer said.
The investigation is continuing.


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Active Optical Systems started in 2005 by developing the lowest-cost high-quality deformable mirror on the market. AOS then developed the low-cost wavefront sensor products on the market today by leveraging the advances in USB and FireWire (1394) interface cameras. By combining these technologies AOS developed both conventional wavefront-sensor adaptive optics systems and metric AO systems. The most recent work at AOS has been in demonstrating laser beam shaping systems and more conventional piezoelectric actuator plate-type deformable mirrors that exceed many of the specifications of any other vendor of this technology.
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Kit Harington is sticking to the script. While on "BBC Breakfast" promoting his turn in "Doctor Faustus" on the West End, the "Game of Thrones" star dodged questions about Jon Snow as best he could.
"I think anyone who wants to know what happens in season six has to wait until it comes out," Harington said during the interview (video below). "All I can tell you is Jon Snow is dead. He died at the end of last season."
Sure, we saw him die. But he was also later spotted on set and he's the star of HBO's "Game of Thrones" season six promotional materials. So, he could be dead. But he's totally back. [[366733711,C]]
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Maisie Williams essentially said the same thing when asked about Jon Snow's fate.
"Everyone was so sad about it, and I feel so mean because I speak to people and they're all like, 'Jon Snow, is he back?' And it's really heartbreaking because people are like, 'Yeah, but he's coming back though?' It's a great twist, but I can't say he's going to be alive," Williams said.
BBC host Bill Turnbull asked if Jon Snow's spirit lives on and Harington shot back, "Who knows? You'll have to wait and see."
As for season six, Harington said, "It's going to be an exciting season," and quickly added, "So I'm led to believe."
This jibes with what Emilia Clarke teased. "I really can't say much apart from you'll see the biggest moments on television that have ever existed," Clarke told us at HBO's Golden Globes party.
"Game of Thrones" returns on Sunday, April 24 on HBO.
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All of our programmes can be run with or without a train and the learning elements remain the same but it is obviously better and more fun to have a train ride however these get booked quickly so the more notice you give us the better chance that we can match your exact requirements. We may also be able to operate a diesel locomotive. Train days are normally on Thursdays.
Without a train, the learning elements are identical but it gives us the freedom to select almost any day you require. We just need to get the Team together. The Education Team always strive to make every school visit an enjoyable, memorable and educational day out of the classroom. If you have not experienced one of our days have a look at our programmes below and complete the School Booking Form. Our programmes can be changed in any way you require to fit in with your exact topic and we can create something new if you wish but if you need this option please mention it in the 'Any further Information' box of the form.
Why not add your own realism and get your children to dress up as evacuees and bring their gas masks?
Your children will learn about the evacuation to the country of school children during WWII in a thought provoking way usually on a steam train. They will be split into small groups and learn what life was like after evacuation.
You will survive an air raid in our genuine, authentically restored, air-raid shelter with wartime audio effects and artefacts.
Presentations about life in wartime Britain; covering various subjects such as food, clothes and rationing.
This took place in the 1830s & 1840s. Queen Victoria came to the throne during 1837 and so the visit could have a Victorian theme if you wish. Our artefacts session allows the children to handle some objects and learn about them and the presentation leads the children from the horse and cart, through canals to the railways, and covers the economic, social and commercial benefits that came with the new railway era, but if you need anything please do not hesitate to let us know.
This programme incorporates our Travel and Transport and Victorians programmes and it can be adapted in any way to suit your requirements. Please let us know.
We hope to enlist the help of Mr Isambard Kingdom Brunel but please do not let the children know!
This programme is especially for the little ones: Nurseries, Pre-school age etc. It can also be coupled with another presentation named Railway Workers which is quite hands-on.
This programme takes the children through the Inventions of the Industrial Revolution and we again try to enlist the help of Mr Isambard Kingdom Brunel who would also conduct a workshop that measures tractive effort in a very gentle way which demonstrates why trains were, and still are, so important.
If you have further questions or you would like to book a day with us, please contact the Great Western Society's Education Team, using our School Booking Form
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Old Postcard of the Prado & Sevilla Hotel
Hotel Sevilla Swimming Pool
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The Sevilla Biltmore, as it was known before the Revolution, was one of the establishments owned and run by Havana's Mafia network. Santo Trafficante Junior had shares in it and the Cuban-Italian owner, Amletto Battisti, was the kingpin of the city's lottery racket.
The Sevilla hotel has a rather curious layout but its public areas are very attractive. The prevailing decorative style is, as one might expect, Moorish-Andalusian, with a profusion of lustre-glazed cuerda seca tiles.
The lobby and courtyard bar are welcoming and the Hotel Sevilla is one of the only three hotels in the area with a pool (the other two are the Parque Central and the Saratoga).
The Sevilla Hotel is located just off the elegant Paseo del Prado, the public promenade which links Parque Central with the Malecon Ocean Drive, it is ideally placed for exploration of Havana's historical centre.
The rooms are very satisfactory, but the very best part of the Sevilla, much frequented by those in the know, is its rooftop restaurant in what was once the hotel's grand ballroom. It has wonderful views of the city and the sea, and if you can get a table next to one of the balconies you can revel in blissful ocean breezes on hot summer nights. The food is very good, owing, we assume, to the hotel's French ownership.
Until December 2018 the hotel was known as Mercure Sevilla and until 2005 as Hotel Sofitel Sevilla.
© 2018 Nigel Hunt
Air conditioning
Busy street
Car rental desk
Conference halls & rooms
Disabled facilities
Elevators / lifts
Evening entertainment - cabarets
International cuisine
Internet on hotel's PCs
Laundry & Ironing Service
Lobby bar
Malecon max 5min walk
Mastercard & Visa (not USA bank issued) accepted
Money exchange
Nightclub nearby
Old building restored
Poolside snack bar
Private secure off-street parking
Reception staff speak Spanish, English, French, German, Italian
Safety - front desk safe deposit box
Safety - uniformed security personnel 24hrs
Shop(s) with basic supplies, souvenirs & gifts
Shops max 2min walk
Snacks and drinks 24 hours a day
Swimming pool
Taxis desk
Telephone - national & international calls
Tours & tourist information desk
TV room/bar (international channels & videos)
Standard rooms at the Sevilla are delightful: light and spacious, with original Colonial furniture mixed with good replicas. The walls are rag-painted in sunny yellow, the curtains are bright and cheerful and the cool tiled floors a blessing to hot, weary sightseers' feet. The clean, bright bathrooms are tiled in white and grey. There are excellent views over Havana from rooms on the higher floors.
© 2018 Nigel Hunt
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The Sevilla's junior suites are a slight disappointment in terms of size, for although they have small sitting rooms separated from the bedrooms by a short corridor, the sizes of both sitting room and bedroom are fairly small. However the decorative style of both rooms and bathrooms is the same pretty combination of yellow and Provençal colours as that of standard rooms and there are some delightful touches of extra luxury such as the Empire style day beds upon which one feels virtually compelled to recline in a silk tunic, tossing one's ringlets a la Meduse and requesting one's partner to peel one another grape.
© 2018 Nigel Hunt
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Bar mini
Bayi Cot (atas permintaan)
Katil Double
Katil King Size
Katil-katil twin
Mandi (ensuite)
Pengering rambut
Penyaman Udara
Perkhidmatan Bilik
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South Korea's ex-First Lady Meets Kim Jong-un
South Korea's former first lady, Lee Hee-ho, has met with North Korea's new leader, Kim Jong-un.
In a trip to Pyongyang, Lee met Jong-un to offer her condolences upon the death of his father, leader Kim Jong-il. Jong-un has assumed power and has met with military leaders in order to establish his authority following the "dear leader's" death more than a week ago.
South and North Korea have been at odds since the 1950s, when Russia and China began supporting North Korea, and the United Nations and United States were backing South Korea. North Korea is a communist country, while South Korea is a democracy. According to reports, the Korean War began with the march of North Korean troops into South Korea.
The United States responded with aid to South Korea, but the war continued between the two countries. Tensions still run high, with the threat of nuclear action by North Korea. In the aftermath of Kim Jong-il's death, a missile was fired on South Korea. There is no word yet whether Kim Jong-un will be more hospitable and open to South Korea.
Lee stated, "As chairman, Kim Jong-il sent a condolence delegation to Seoul when my husband passed away in 2009. I believe it is our duty to express our condolences." Lee's husband was former president Kim Dae-jung, who worked with Kim Jong-il in order to improve relations between the two countries.
North Korea has urged South Koreans to pay their respects at the funeral of Kim Jong-il and stated: "We are watching the attitude of the South Korean government."
Lee's delegation is the first to visit Jong-un. South Korea has imposed a travel ban for civilians but will allow specific leaders to attend the ceremony, which is to be held on Wednesday.
Reaction to Jong-il's death has been varied, with world leaders taking different stances on the future of North Korea.
According to one report, Japan, the European Union and U.S. boycotted a moment of silence for Jong-il during a meeting of the United Nation's General Assembly.


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It was a blast from the past a minute for Jay Leno while taping his final episode of The Tonight Show.
But after Seth MacFarlane popped up unexpectedly last week to join Bill Maher for a "Thanks for the Memories"-style tribute, Leno didn't really think that regularly scheduled guests Billy Crystal and Garth Brooks would be the only ones who showed up to see him off, right?
Sure enough, the celebrity cameos were many, and even those who both sat in the guest's chair and were the target of a lot of his jokes over the years came to say goodbye. Or, in this case, sing "So Long Farewell."
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PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian's new-mom style
Count Kim Kardashian among those who surprised Leno tonight with a special rendition of the Sound of Music classic.
"So long, farewell, tonight I told my folks," Kim sang, "and now, I won't be the butt of Leno's jo-okes."
Actually, Kim got off pretty easy compared to some. An official tally compiled by the Center for Media and Public Affairs at George Mason University showed that the biggest target was on Bill Clinton's back, the scandal-tinged former president leading all famous types with 4,607 jokes cracked at his expense--1,368 more than runner-up George W. Bush.
Kim was way down the totem pole in 20th place with 37 jokes, fewer than Justin Bieber (the pace must have really picked up in that department recently), Britney Spears and Charlie Sheen.
PHOTOS: Check out what Craig Ferguson got Jay as a parting gift!
Sheryl Crow, Jim Parsons, Oprah Winfrey (she would've bought her audience cars, Jay), Carol Burnett and Jack Black also joined Kim in song--a touching tribute that brought tears to the usually very stoic Tonight Show host's eyes.
"Boy, this is the hard part," an emotional Leno said toward the end of the taping. "I want to thank you--the audience. You folks have been just incredibly loyal and... this is tricky...We wouldn't be on the air without you people. Secondly, this has been the greatest 22 years of my life."
"I am the luckiest guy in the world," he added. "I got to meet presidents and astronauts and movie stars. It's just been incredible."
The final episode of Late Night With Jimmy Fallon airs Friday, and Fallon takes over The Tonight Show starting Feb. 17.
But Leno actually already has a new gig: In a taped goodbye message for Jay, President Barack Obama revealed he was appointing the star ambassador to Antarctica.
"You made a lot of jokes about me over the years--I'm not upset," Obama assured him. "Hope you've got a coat, funny man!"


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The UT Health Science Center Libraries have acquired a set of electronic books as part of an Evidence-Based Acquisitions project with several University of Texas System libraries. The project is funded by the University of Texas System Board of Regents and will include e-books from Elsevier/ScienceDirect that have a 2013 publication date. New titles will continue to be added through December 31, 2013. Subject areas include biomedical sciences & medicine, immunology, microbiology, psychology, nursing, dentistry and many more.
The evidence-based (also known as patron-driven or demand driven) acquisition model allows libraries to acquire more e-books at a reduced cost, while keeping specific user needs in mind. Exploring this collection is encouraged since acquiring content is dependent on user participation. The evidence-based acquisitions e-books can be accessed through the library catalog and can also be browsed by selecting the "Elsevier eBooks on ScienceDirect" link on the library's e-book page.


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The matching of the investor's requirements and needs such as risk tolerance and growth potential preference with a specific investment. Also, how well or how poorly a regression line represents the data points it is based on. A good 'fit' indicates a high correlation coefficient.
A condition in which a security fulfills an investor's portfolio needs. For example, an investor may select a new municipal bond because that bond's maturity makes it a good fit in the investor's portfolio.


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Here's a video that was made by Jamie Simpson, our crew on the passage to Hawaii. Several times we had dolphins riding our bow wave -- it's a really exhilarating experience, and we're glad Jamie caught this one on camera!
On Passage to Hawaii
We departed Cabo San Lucas Saturday, midday. It already seems like a century ago. We are now 174 miles out into the ocean, toward Hawaii. We've had wind from zero to 30 knots, and lots of niggling little problems. Nobody's seasick, so that's good.
On Passage to Hawaii, Part 2
Passagemaking: An Exercise in Patience
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We've arrived in Hilo! We realized about 36 hours before we arrived that we'd actually have to slow down so we wouldn't get here in the middle of the night.


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January 15, 2012
Baked rhubarb oatmeal
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Yum! I've never really tried rhubarb but this looks yummyReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous! What a lovely treat.ReplyDelete
Oh I loved Heidi Swansons baked oatmeal- so I'm sure this would be scrumptious! The rhubarb is such a nice, wholesome addition, yum :) xxReplyDelete
Baked oatmeal is such a comforting breakfast. I look forward to fresh rhubarb, but in the meantime I'll have mine with frozen berries. Feel better!ReplyDelete
Will make a not of this for when my rhubarb comes up again in Spring. Yum yum. DianeReplyDelete
Yum - looks warming and delicious - perfect for these rainy mornings we've been having. Thanks for sharing and feel better soon : )ReplyDelete
this looks so delicious maria!ReplyDelete
I'm sorry you were ill. I love rhubarb and will make this the second it comes into season here in the States. I just made a wonderful Cran-Apple Millet breakfast bake that I posted today.ReplyDelete
I have been wanting to incorporate chia seeds into our diet so I'm doubley excited to find this recipe!
I really like the addition of almonds and almont milk to sweeten up the naturally tart rhubarb without adding any sugar. Blueberries would have probably worked well too. Yum. PS hope you're feeling better.ReplyDelete
Oh I love this! Made a version of Heidi's recipe myself too! It is really nice when you are feeling under the weather...comforting and special :)ReplyDelete
Oooh! It's like breakfast crumble! I wonder if there's a way of baking it overnight - maybe I'll set up a timer so that it comes on 30 minutes before I wake up!ReplyDelete


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When Inanimate Objects Conspire Against You!
Gremlins? The wicked hand of fate? Bad luck? Or simply a random event that's not personal at all?
On Friday, I rose at my customary hour (between 07:00 and 08:30 now I've retired from the ranks of the wage slaves). My Mac had a little notification, top right, advising that some updates hadn't been installed. It needed a restart.
I keep the system up to date to stop hackers and the like and to ensure it all runs smoothly, so I dutifully clicked the button.
Big mistake!
The system turned itself off, after I'd saved and closed active windows. With it's usual noisy announcement, it started up again, and I waited. The usual box appeared to tell me it was calculating time needed to install the update.
And then, disaster!
The screen flickered from pale grey carrying the Apple symbol, to black. A second's pause. A new box gave me a message:
'Mac OS could not be installed on your computer. The operation couldn't be completed. Undefined error: 0. Quit the installer to restart your computer and try again.' Underneath, a pretty green button invited 'Restart'.
I'm as techie as I need to be as a writer and photographer, but I'm no computer buff. Since the cursor could find no menu bar on which to select and quit the 'Installer', I naturally clicked the 'Restart' button.
The whole sequence repeated itself. Ignoring the definition of insanity that states it to be your condition if you repeat a known failure, I clicked on the 'Restart' button again. I tried this eight times with the same results before I gave up, switched the machine off manually, and went for breakfast.
Fed and refreshed I resolved to sort it before we went out for various supplies.
No go. The process continued in its insane and frustrating cycle.
After lunch, I explored the possibility of gathering advice via my iPad. But the Apple system is such that it places a few barriers in the way in the form of serial numbers (no idea where I'd find that), the issuing of codes to the 'device' in question (couldn't access the Mac and the iPad gave no clue as to where I'd find such a code). So I tried another tack. I phoned them.
The call took me to a number purporting to be in UK, but, after a few questions to determine the nature of my problem, I was transferred and found myself talking to Bruno, in the Philippines. He was very helpful, even as the bearer of bad news, but had to transfer me to Jan, an expert. He was equally helpful. It appeared an update to my system had been 'interrupted' (by a power cut?) and caused the OS to stop working. The only solution? Delete the OS and reinstall it.
And lose all my data!
I have a backup external HD, and subscribe to iCloud, so my stuff should be retrievable. I followed the advice, since there was no alternative. By this time, it was Friday evening and I was a little weary, but I started the reinstall and left the computer to it.
Saturday morning, I opened up to find the Mac functioning. But no data. A helpful box appeared and I followed the instructions to retrieve data stored on my external hard drive. There was a lot of it, over 160GB, so it took a while.
Sunday, after spending the morning painting the village hall, I explored to find out if anything was missing and discovered my last backup on the hard drive had been 9th January. We'd had a series of power cuts (small village fed by electricity cables that wind through the forest surrounding us. High winds and snow often cut the power) and the hard drive had been playing up, so I'd disconnected it. Obviously forgot to put it back.
Next came the attempt to recover data from iCloud. No idea how to do this, so contacted Apple again. This time spoke to a young woman in Athens who led me through the procedure. We recovered some data, but not the photos I'd taken since 9th January. They're lost to the ether. Still, it could have been worse.
At least the current WIP on Scrivener is intact!
So, a few days of frustration and much lost time. And, guess what? The hard drive is reconnected and fully functioning, just in case!
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10 Responses to "When Inanimate Objects Conspire Against You!"
Oh no! I completely understand what you're going through having 'been there' and 'done that' and shouted the F-words, and used the blunt objects to 'encourage' the computer to do the right thing. I have discovered the only foolproof system to avoid these kinds of problems is to throw the computer out of the nearest window. This will ensure all future computer/technology-based problems never arise, and will give you a warm sense of achievement.
Argh!! I feel for you, Stuart. I got hit by Ransomeware over the weekend – thankfully a very old type that my Son could shut down.


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Naturally found in bitter/sour tasting fruits such as oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruits, etc; citric acid is the naturally occurring organic acid that gives such fruits mentioned above their typical sour taste. Although citric acid is found in various fruits and vegetables including raspberries, tomatoes, and some peppers, it is most potent in limes and lemons consisting of up to 8% of the dry fruit's weight. This amount varies based on factors like climate and soil conditions.
Besides fruits and vegetables, citric acid can also be produced from cane sugar, molasses, and dextrose as well.
For biochemistry means, citric acid occurs in the metabolism of nearly every living creature. This is due to citric acids vital role in the Krebs cycle. Outside the metabolic role of citric acid, it is also a common go to ingredient for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and cleaning industries. In fact, citric acid has been deemed safe by all major food regulatory agencies both on the national (FDA) and international end.
Sold most commonly in a powdered or crystalline form that is white, citric acid can be used as an antioxidant, preservative, pH adjuster, emulsifier, additive, cleanser, and stabilizer.
The industry yielding the most use out of citric acid is food and beverage. This is because citric acid is an additive that can be found in everything from meat to ice cream to candy and especially soda pops. Obviously, citric acid can be ingested and very few people are allergic to this ingredient. Although a typically harmless additive; this natural substance is sour and when consumed in larger quantities, may cause an upset stomach.
On the cosmetic end of things, citric acid is starting to gain popularity. More and more, people are starting to realize the benefits of using citric acid in their homemade bath and body products because of its pH adjusting abilities. Items like bath tablets and bath bombs (or bath fizzes) require citric acid as a base ingredient for their formulation. It is solely this ingredient's interaction with baking soda that produces carbon dioxide the characteristically known and sought out fizzy action when introduced to water. Citric acid is also used in masks, peels, creams and lotions because it is an alpha hydroxy acid, giving products great exfoliate and emollient properties.
To view some great bath bomb recipes, click here.
When it comes to antioxidants, citric acid is phenomenal. Not only does this natural substance help to rejuvenate and refresh the skin, but it also helps to stall the aging process in your skin. Citric acid also works as both a tonner and a cleanser. For recipes outside of bath bombs, citric acid can be used up to .5% of the total recipes weight. To add this ingredient to bath and body recipes, simply dissolve the citric acid in a liquid, and heat the mixture to 165 degrees Fahrenheit before blending it into your other ingredients.
The cleaning industry also has many uses for citric acid. It is considered an environmentally friendly cleaning agent.
This natural substance makes a great water softener, breaking down the small amounts of metal that is commonly found in water. When it comes to treating hard water, citric acid is an optimal choice for an all natural water softener.
As for a cleaning agent, citric acid is quickly gaining popularity in kitchen and bathroom cleansers. Not only does citric acid remove hard water stains from glassware, but due to the nature of this natural ingredient, it works great as a deodorizer with its instinctive clean citrus scent.
To view a natural coffee maker cleaner recipe, please click here.
There are some cautions that should be noted with the hands on use of the concentrated (powdered form) citric acid. Always use caution when dealing with citric acid. Skin irritation may occur from interacting with large amounts of citric acid, especially if you have sensitive skin. Always wash your hands after touching citric acid. Never rub your eyes after touching citric acid. Finally, when using products with citric acid for its alpha hydroxy acid benefits; prolonged and aggressive use is not advised. Doing so will cause skin irritation. Most skin treatments that involve alpha hydroxyl acid are followed by applying a facial toner that neutralizes the skin's ph.
To store citric acid, it should be placed in an air tight container away from moisture. The container should be kept at room temperature. This will eliminate any chance of humidity from activating its fizzing ability. If housed in this manner, citric acid can have a shelf life of up to multiple years.


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During summer, eggplant is everywhere, in abundance. But unlike tomatoes, most folks don't cherish it. "I can't wait until eggplants are here" is not a refrain we hear often. Farmers love eggplant, though, because it grows like a weed, with each plant producing a dozen or so fruit that end up in purple piles at the farmers' market. Gardeners love it because the plants are stately and the star-shaped flowers are a lovely light lavender color.
Because eggplant soaks up oil like a sponge, Eggplant Parmesan (probably the most popular eggplant dish) tends to be a bit laborious and oily. We've found that one of the best (and effortless) ways to cook eggplant is to roast it and mash it into healthy dips—particularly great in summer, when we're eating lighter foods.
Below you will find two that play up to eggplant's creamy texture and affinity for smoky, spicy flavorings. Serve them with pita chips, baguette slices or vegetable sticks.
Note: To roast eggplant, preheat oven to 350F, peel eggplant and cut into halves lengthwise. Place cut side down on an oiled baking sheet. Roast 45 minutes or until tender. Proceed with dips:
Smoky Eggplant with Pine Nuts
Smoky Eggplant and Chickpea Spread


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- Drawer Details: full-extension ball-bearing glides; waxed interior
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We source our solid woods within the U.S., which has some of the strictest forestry standards in the world. Every board is hand selected for color consistency and strategically placed to create a cohesive appearance. The natural markings of the wood make each Hudson piece one of a kind. Hudson is constructed entirely from solid wood, except for the back panel and drawer box bottoms. Exterior back panels are unfinished wood veneer, while visible interior backs are finished wood veneer that matches the piece.
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Josh Sundquist continues Pillars of America Speaker Series
Published: 05/02/2013 13:15:00
The Glacier Valley Rotary Club's "Pillars of America" featured speaker this week was Paralympic Skier and Author Josh Sundquist, who competed in the 2006 Paralympics in Torino Italy and penned a national bestseller. In an interview with KINY's Sharon Gaiptman, he related a little bit of his background.
VIDEO: This week's Pillars of America Speaker was Paralympic Skier and Author Josh Sundquist. (Image: Rik Pruett)
"I started having pain in my leg and after a series of medical tests I was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma in my left leg. So I had a fifty percent chance to live, I started chemotherapy and after a few months the tumor in my leg was covering my whole femur from my knee to my hip and so the best chance I had to live was for my leg to be amputated from the hip.
When I was sixteen I started racing competitively and immediately also just sort of fell in love with that and you know it was kind of a thing where I hadn't really been able to do competitive sports as a kid you know so I was like 'here's this thing I can do.' The big appeal of it to me was that it was something I could do as well or as fast with one leg as anyone could do with two legs.
So I moved out to Colorado my senior year of high school, I graduated early and just started racing and training full time and so I did that it took about six seasons and then in 2006 I was named to the Paralympics team and got to race in Torino Italy.
It never occurred to me that I had a story to tell and so my initial speeches had nothing to do with me it was like 'here's the one two three step process for setting goals' or whatever, and then gradually over time I realized that the only time anyone was paying attention was when I was talking about stories from my life and my experiences, and so over time I realized that I do have an interesting story to tell people. I found through my speeches and such that people really connected with my story and it gave them hope in their circumstances and so I had the opportunity to write a book about my life called "Just Don't Fall" so that came out in 2010, a national bestseller in hardcover which is pretty cool, and it's probably the thing I'm most proud of is the book."
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Colorful low-fat version of the traditional fried rice.
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Extra Time: 40 mins
(for pre-cooking rice)
In a small bowl, combine broth, bean sauce, soy sauce, sugar, chili oil and salt, if desired. Set aside.
In wok, heat oil over high heat. Stir-fry egg, breaking up with fork. Add snow peas, water chestnuts, bok choy, onion and green peas. Stir-fry 2 minutes, until peas are bright green and dark green bok choy is wilted. Transfer mixture to plate. Return wok to heat.
Stir-fry garlic and ginger just until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
Do not let them burn. Immediately add rice, bean sauce mixture and vegetable mixture. Stir-fry just until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired. Serve hot or lukewarm.
* Prepared black bean sauce is sold in the Asian food section of many supermarkets or in Asian markets.
** The secret to avoiding sticky or gummy fried rice is to chill or freeze the cooked rice before adding it to the pan.


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In addition to receiving the award for 'Best Agricultural Tire' in the south-eastern region of Brazil for the third consecutive year at The VisãoAgro Awards, the performance of Trelleborg's innovative agricultural tires in the sugar cane industry has also been recognized for the first time nationally.
The VisãoAgro Awards recognize and honor mills, distilleries and product manufacturers who have excelled in the areas of processing and production in the sugar cane industry. Companies are selected following research conducted by AR Enterprises, GEGIS and the Journal of Vision Agribusiness.
José Oliveira, Managing Director at Trelleborg Wheel Systems in Brasil, commented: "After being recognized so enthusiastically for three years running by VisãoAgro for our efforts in the south-eastern region of Brazil, to receive a national accolade is a phenomenal feat. The award is testament to the years of experience and research we have invested in sugar cane fields to ensure that we are continually enhancing our comprehensive offering for the sugar cane industry."
The 2016 VisãoAgro Awards ceremony, which was attended by over 300 representatives of some of the largest companies and plants in the sugarcane industry, was held in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo on 29th November.
For more information about the VisãoAgro Awards 2016, visit: www.premiovisao.com/
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"Trelleborg Honored with National Agricultural Tire Visãoagro Award in Brazil"


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New signing Kevin Mirallas is looking forward to helping Everton enjoy a successful season after joining from Olympiacos.
The Toffees confirmed the capture of the Belgium international on a four-year contract after agreeing an undisclosed fee with the Greek side.
And the versatile forward, who has been handed the number 11 shirt, told evertontv: "I am very happy because Everton is a big club and for me it's a very good opportunity.
"I've known Everton have been following me for a while and after talking with the manager I decided coming to Everton was the best opportunity for me.
"I know this is a great club with great supporters and a club that has the ability win a lot of games in the Premier League. That's why I came."
The 24-year-old scored 20 goals in Greece last season, having previously played in France for St Etienne and Lille, and has netted five times in 28 appearances for his country.
His signing was completed too late to feature in Monday's clash with Manchester United, when the Toffees will be looking to buck the trend of recent seasons by getting their campaign off to a strong start.
David Moyes' side finished seventh in the Barclays Premier League table last season but their European hopes were all but scuppered by their familiar poor early form.
Striker Victor Anichebe told Press Association Sport: "We always finish the season really strong so if we can start well this year then you never know where that will take us. We're certainly looking to start better than we have done.
"I don't think we should expect anything, just play and then we'll see where we are. But Everton's a big club and should be finishing in the top half of the table, and I'm sure we will."
The Toffees have taken points off Sir Alex Ferguson's side in each of the past four years, including in last season's remarkable 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.
Anichebe said: "It's always a tough game against them but we're at our home ground, our fans really get behind us so it's going to be a great opening fixture for the club and the players. Hopefully we can get a great result."
As well as Mirallas, Everton have secured the permanent return of midfielder Steven Pienaar from Tottenham along with Steven Naismith's arrival from Rangers and both should be involved.
Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney is aiming to have as much fun in his second decade as a Premier League player as he did in his first.
It is amazing to think 10 years have passed since Rooney made his top-flight bow as a raw 16-year-old for Everton against Tottenham.
That Rooney should be heading back to Goodison Park to mark the occasion seems somehow fitting, even if the reception he gets from the supporters he has always considered himself one of tends to be less than friendly these days.
With four Premier League titles and a Champions League winners' medal to show for his time at Manchester United, Rooney has no need to justify why he left the Toffees just two years after that momentous debut.
But he realises there is much more to achieve.
"I'm still fairly young," he said. "I feel young anyway.
"It's great to have played in the Premier League for 10 years.
"It's an exciting league and I still feel exactly the same about my football as I did when I made my debut.
"It does feel like a long time ago, though.
"I just hope I can play for another 10 years and have as much enjoyment as I did in my first 10."
Rooney should get more pleasure now he can count last season's Golden Boot winner Robin van Persie amongst his team-mates.
Van Persie's arrival has livened up the atmosphere around Old Trafford after three years of seeing all the marquee players land at Manchester City.
Not that everything is rosy for Sir Alex Ferguson amid reports that Rio Ferdinand is set for an extended period on the sidelines after picking up a training ground injury.
With Jonny Evans, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling also sidelined, Michael Carrick seems certain to partner skipper Nemanja Vidic in central defence.
And Vidic's fitness cannot be taken for granted as he only made his comeback from major knee surgery a fortnight ago.
Rafael is set to be handed the right-back berth even though he did not feature at all during pre-season as he was part of the Brazil squad that failed to land that elusive Olympic gold medal.
Source: PA
Source: PA