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Karen Tumulty / Swampland:
McCain Plays the Race Card — When politicians interject race into a campaign, they seldom do it directly. Consider McCain's new ad, which the campaign says it will be airing nationally: This is hardly subtle: Sinister images of two black men, followed by one of a vulnerable-looking elderly white woman.
Discussion: Washington Post, Ben Smith's Blogs, The Swamp, The Moderate Voice, The Corner, Weekly Standard, Pajamas Media, The Daily Dish, The Gun Toting Liberal, Hot Air, The Raw Story, Patterico's Pontifications, Macsmind, THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS, Booman Tribune, Liberal Values, Firedoglake, Riehl World View, JammieWearingFool, The Mahablog, Outside The Beltway, Marc Ambinder, Don Surber, USS Neverdock and Betsy's Page
Howard Kurtz / Washington Post: McCain Charges Obama with Taking Advice from Raines
Mark Silva / The Swamp: McCain: Obama 'gaming the system'
Joe Gandelman / The Moderate Voice: Is The McCain Campaign Playing The Race Card?
John McCormack / Weekly Standard: Time: The McCain Campaign Is Racist!
Glenn Reynolds / Pajamas Media: THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES A NEW AD ON THE FINANCIAL CRISIS:
Andrew Sullivan / The Daily Dish: To Advise Or Not? — In yet aother attempt to personalize …
WLS / Patterico's Pontifications: Unbelievable — Time's Karen Tumulty Calls A Perfectly Legitimate …
Macranger / Macsmind: Criticizing Obama isn't Racist, it's Patriotic
DiscerningTexan / THE ASTUTE BLOGGERS: Obama and Dems Abysmal Record on Economics: Is McCain finally Noticing??
Ron Chusid / Liberal Values: Dishonest McCain Ad Also Plays Race Card
James Joyner / Outside The Beltway: Are All Anti-Obama Ads Racist?
Betsy Newmark / Betsy's Page: Oh, please — Karen Tumulty thinks that the McCain campaign …
Rush Limbaugh / Wall Street Journal:
Obama Is Stoking Racial Antagonism — I understand the rough and tumble of politics. But Barack Obama — the supposedly postpartisan, postracial candidate of hope and change — has gone where few modern candidates have gone before. — Mr. Obama's campaign is now trafficking in prejudice of its own making.
Discussion: protein wisdom, MoJoBlog, The Corner, Hot Air, Salon, NewsBusters.org, Confederate Yankee, The Strata-Sphere, Hullabaloo, Booman Tribune and JammieWearingFool
Jonathan Stein / MoJoBlog: Hey Rush Limbaugh: Keep Digging
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air: Rush: Obama using segregationist tactics
Alex Koppelman / Salon: Limbaugh: Obama "stoking racial antagonism"
Mark Finkelstein / NewsBusters.org: The 'Elderly White Woman' Time Accuses McCain of Using in 'Race Card' Ad
Washington Post:
'Always for Less Regulation'? — TO LISTEN to Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. John McCain is a Johnny-come-lately to the cause of regulating financial markets. "He has consistently opposed the sorts of common-sense regulations that might have lessened the current crisis," Mr. Obama said in New Mexico yesterday.
Dennis Sanders / The Moderate Voice: McCain and Regulation
Jonathan Martin / Jonathan Martin's Blogs: Speaking of signs of the times...
Wall Street Journal:
McCain's Scapegoat — John McCain has made it clear this week he doesn't understand what's happening on Wall Street any better than Barack Obama does. But on Thursday, he took his populist riffing up a notch and found his scapegoat for financial panic — Christopher Cox, the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Arnold Kling / EconLog: Thoughts on Short-Selling
Pat Huddleston / Buck Naked Politics: McCain would fire Cox - But, would it make a difference?
Jonathan Martin / Jonathan Martin's Blogs: WSJ to McCain: Acting like Al Gore circa '00 isn't recipe for victory
Alex Koppelman / Salon: WSJ editorial board takes on McCain
Michael Dobbs / Washington Post:
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air: Kurtz: Don't trust Washington Post reporting
Kate Phillips / The Caucus: Last Words: Friday Afternoon
Macranger / Macsmind: Obama Lies Again About Frank Raines Association
Ari Melber / The Washington Independent: Obama's Glass House Attack
Glenn Reynolds / Pajamas Media: DAN RIEHL: Don't overplay the Raines/Obama connection.
Cuffy Meigs / Perfunction:
Most Racist Ad EVER ... No, THIS Is ... Wait, THIS One ... Last week, Joshua Micah Ezekiel Boutros-Boutros Marshall declared McCain's "Education" the most racist political ad EVAH: … Put aside for a moment that McCain's ad is accurate in describing the cutting-edge sex ed courses Obama wanted to teach kindykids.
Discussion: protein wisdom, Ace of Spades HQ, Hot Air, Media Blog and Swampland
Mark Hemingway / Media Blog: Crying Racism in a Crowded Political Theater
Ana Marie Cox / Swampland: Re: Re: Race Card
Michael Goldfarb / JohnMcCain.com:
No Time for the Facts — Time magazine's Karen Tumulty accuses this campaign of racism for launching this ad targeting Senator Obama's ties to Fannie Mae Chairman Franklin Raines. Why? Tumulty writes: … The only problem with Ms. Tumulty's story is that we also released …
Steve Benen / Washington Monthly:
WHAT FLAILING LOOKS LIKE.... Is it me, or has John McCain's …
WHAT FLAILING LOOKS LIKE.... Is it me, or has John McCain's …
Discussion: MSNBC and Jack & Jill Politics
Mark Murray / MSNBC: FIRST THOUGHTS: IT'S STILL THE ECONOMY
Jill Tubman / Jack & Jill Politics: McCain Campaign Remixes Racism and Economy
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air:
McCain ad: "Jim Johnson"
McCain ad: "Jim Johnson"
Discussion: Wake up America, Right Wing News, www.redstate.com, Ace of Spades HQ, Classical Values and JammieWearingFool
Barnacle Brain Jack / www.redstate.com: Second shot: Obama, Fannie Mae, and Jim Johnson.
Dave / Ace of Spades HQ: Piracy
The Corner:
McCain on the Economy — In Green Bay this morning:
McCain on the Economy — In Green Bay this morning:
Discussion: Associated Press and Media Blog
Mike Glover / Associated Press: Obama backs 'broad authority' on credit
Greg Pollowitz / Media Blog: A Question for Franklin Raines
Nedra Pickler / Associated Press:
Campaigns target each other's advisers
Campaigns target each other's advisers
Discussion: Washington Monthly, Washington Post, CNN, Hotline On Call and TPM Election Central
Steve Benen / Washington Monthly: THE RAINES/JOHNSON SILVER BULLET?.... John McCain and his campaign seem …
Gallup Daily: Obama Now Leads McCain by 5 Points — At 49%, support for Obama is near his record high for the year — PRINCETON, NJ — Gallup Poll Daily tracking from Tuesday through Thursday finds Barack Obama with a five percentage point lead over John McCain in the presidential preferences of registered voters, 49% to 44%.
Discussion: The Swamp, Hot Air, The Other McCain, The Daily Dish and MyDD
Mark Silva / The Swamp: Obama-McCain: Dow down, Obama up
Robert Stacy McCain / The Other McCain: The Great GOP Panic of '08
Andrew Sullivan / The Daily Dish: Gallup: Obama Near Record High
Jonathan Singer / MyDD: Tracking Poll Update: Not Much Movement
Mike Allen / The Politico:
Breaking: Paulson plan could cost $1 trillion — Congressional leaders said after meeting Thursday evening with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that as much as $1 trillion could be needed to avoid an imminent meltdown of the U.S. financial system.
Jonathan Garthwaite / Townhall.com: Who Pays For The Bailout?
Mark Silva / The Swamp: Bush: Economy's 'pivotal moment'
Jonah B. Gelbach / Economists for Obama: How Much is a Trillion? — I've now seen the following argument …
David Weigel / Reason: One Trillion Dollars! — The bailout of the banking industry …
Rose Garden / White House:
President Bush Discusses Economy
President Bush Discusses Economy
Discussion: New York Times, Crooks and Liars, The Swamp, The LA Times President …, Think Progress and CrossingWallStreet.com
SilentPatriot / Crooks and Liars: Bush Announces Massive Government Bailout
Frank James / The Swamp: Bush: Wall St. evildoers to be 'persecuted'
Johanna Neuman / The LA Times President Bush Blog: Bush on Wall Street meltdown: taxpayers on the line
Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Drafts Sweeping Plan to Fight Crisis As Turmoil Worsens in Credit Markets
U.S. Drafts Sweeping Plan to Fight Crisis As Turmoil Worsens in Credit Markets
Graham Bowley / New York Times: Stocks Surge as U.S. Acts to Shore Up Money Funds and Limits Short Selling
Steve Liesman / CNBC.com: Learn How to Get Real-Time Quotes on Your Mobile Device
Steve Verdon / Outside The Beltway: Investment Insurance? — This is from James' post about Bush's New Deal (link).
Mark Thoma / Economist's View: Risk Absorption as a Last Resort
Blake Dvorak / Real Clear Politics: The Morning Report
Where Next for the Dollar? 18 Sep 2008 — Is the U.S. government's proposal to take on bad bank assets a good move? Sharada Selvanathan, currency strategist at BNP Paribas gives her take on how this will affect the dollar, with CNBC's Maura Fogarty & Stephen Sedgwick.
Discussion: Portfolio
Felix Salmon / Portfolio: A World Without Shorts
Alan Fram / Associated Press:
Poll: Obama tops McCain as football-watching buddy — WASHINGTON (AP) — People would rather watch a football game with Barack Obama than with John McCain — but by barely the length of a football. — Obama was the pick over McCain by a narrow 50 percent to 47 percent …
Discussion: Matthew Yglesias, The Poor Man Institute, BuzzFlash.org and Outside The Beltway
Charles Krauthammer / Real Clear Politics:
History Will Judge — WASHINGTON — For the last 150 years, most American war presidents — most notably Lincoln, Wilson, Roosevelt — have entered (or re-entered) office knowing war was looming. Not so George Bush. Not so the war on terror. The 9/11 attacks literally came out of the blue.
Discussion: The Daily Dish, LewRockwell.com Blog, Commentary, Soccer Dad, Eunomia and Matthew Yglesias
Andrew Sullivan / The Daily Dish: Krauthammer On Torture
Christopher Manion / LewRockwell.com Blog: If It's Friday, Krauthammer Must Be Lying!
Peter Wehner / Commentary: Krauthammer on Bush
Daniel Larison / Eunomia: The Bush Doctrine (III)
Myglesias / Matthew Yglesias: Affirming the Consequent
John R. Emshwiller / Wall Street Journal:
McCain Wins Endorsement of Democrat — As Barack Obama and John McCain battle for the Hispanic vote, a leading Latino backer of Hillary Clinton is crossing party lines to support the Republican presidential nominee. — In an interview Thursday, Miguel D. Lausell, a Puerto Rican businessman …
Discussion: Wake up America, NewsBusters.org and The Strata-Sphere
Susan Duclos / Wake up America: More Democrats Switching To John McCain
P.J. Gladnick / NewsBusters.org: 'Bitter' Campbell Brown Brought to Heel by Lynn Forester de Rothschild
Baroness Warnock: Dementia sufferers may have a 'duty to die' — Elderly people suffering from dementia should consider ending their lives because they are a burden on the NHS and their families, according to the influential medical ethics expert Baroness Warnock.
Discussion: Hot Air, Wake up America, Moonbattery, The Strata-Sphere and Connecting.the.Dots
Ed Morrissey / Hot Air: British ethicist: Senile should be "put down"
Susan Duclos / Wake up America: Baroness Warnock: Demented People Have A 'Duty To Die' For The Sake Of Society
Van Helsing / Moonbattery: Baroness Warnock Calls for Executing the Elderly
AJStrata / The Strata-Sphere: Now This Is What I Call A Late Term Abortion - Thanks To Government Run Healthcare
Mark Henderson / Times of London:
How scary is this spider? That may depend on your politics — We all like to think that our political views are shaped by our personal experiences and by deep reflection on the great issues of the day. Yet research suggests that they may also be influenced by our biology.
Discussion: Time, The Moderate Voice and Guardian
Alexandra Silver / Time: The Startle Reflex: Key to Your Politics
Joe Windish / The Moderate Voice: Report: Biology May Shape Political Views
Open thread / Guardian: Is political orientation really influenced by biology?
Randi Kaye / CNN:
Todd Palin: 'first dude' or 'shadow governor?' — ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CNN) — He's the man Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin affectionately calls her "first dude." — Todd Palin was introduced to the nation at the Republican National Convention as a blue-collar oil worker, a laid-back father of five and a world-record-holding snowmobile racer.
Nate Silver / FiveThirtyEight.com:
12th Amendment Update: Tie Probability Continues to Increase — The latest in our occasional series informing you about the country's worst nightmare: a 269-269 Electoral College tie... As you may have noticed from our scenario chart, the probability of a tie has increased dramatically in recent days and now stands at 3.2 percent.
Discussion: The Huffington Post, MoJoBlog, Outside The Beltway and The Moderate Voice
Charles Kozierok / The Huffington Post: "Popular Vote" Claims Just A Myth
Jonathan Stein / MoJoBlog: Polling Tidbits: Sarah Palin Now Least Popular of the Big Four
James Joyner / Outside The Beltway: Electoral College Tie: McCain 269, Obama 269
Myglesias / Matthew Yglesias:
The Opportunity — If the powers that be tell me that the country needs something like the financial measures being announced today, I'm not going to disagree with them. But tactically, I think it'd be crazy to just hand this package over for the President's signature.
Discussion: Center for American Progress
Stuart Taylor / National Journal Online:
Campaign Lies, Media Double Standards — I NO LONGER TRUST THE MAJOR NEWSPAPERS OR TELEVISION NETWORKS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENTLY ACCURATE AND FAIR REPORTING AND ANALYSIS OF ALL THE CHARGES AND COUNTERCHARGES. — Some who have been admirers of John McCain think that the war hero has debased himself …
Discussion: Lawyers, Guns and Money and NewsBusters.org
Scott Lemieux / Lawyers, Guns and Money: False Equivalences — As one would expect, Stuart Taylor's article …
Kevin Bogardus / The Hill:
Palin won't say whether veep is an executive post — Vice President Dick Cheney has said his office only partially belongs to the executive branch. Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden disagrees and Republican rival Sarah Palin isn't saying. — Sen. Biden (Del.) …
Discussion: Washington Monthly, Think Progress and TPM Election Central
Eric Kleefeld / TPM Election Central: Election Central Morning Roundup
Julia Hoppock / Political Punch:
Undermining McCain Campaign Attack, Republicans Back Obama's Version of Meeting with Iraqi Leaders — Earlier this week, the campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., seized upon a column in the New York Post that described Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., as having urged Iraqi leaders in a private meeting …
Discussion: Ace of Spades HQ and Oliver Willis
Wendy Norris / The Colorado Independent:
Iraqi Ayatollah Sistani's Web site hacked — It's been a busy week for computer hackers. — A team of system crackers identifying themselves as "Group XP" have taken control of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's Web site. The compromised home page now features a YouTube video …
Discussion: Crooks and Liars and Wonkette
Glen Johnson / Associated Press:
McCain defends retirement accounts amid stock dive — GREEN BAY, Wisc. (AP) — Wall Street turmoil left John McCain scrambling to explain why the fundamentals of the U.S. economy remained strong. It also left him defending his support for privately investing Social Security money …
Sean Oxendine / The Next Right:
What is the Argument for Why McCain Will Win? — InTrade currently has the candidates roughly tied. As of this writing, McCain is at around 49 and falling, while Obama is at around 51 and rising. Still, that's basically a tie. The question is, where do we go from here?
Discussion: FiveThirtyEight.com and The Campaign Spot
Nate Silver / FiveThirtyEight.com: Bad Math and the Bradley Effect
Nick Werner / TheStarPress.com:
Obama fans tag local Republican headquarters — GOP chairman predicts vandalism will energize McCain voters. — MUNCIE — A vandal who apparently plans to vote for Barack Obama attacked the Delaware County Republican Party Headquarters sometime this week with a gold spray can.
Discussion: Wake up America
Ryan / Think Progress:
Fleischer: Bush Is Not Taking Questions From Press Because Doing So 'Would Hurt John McCain' — On Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said that Bush has not taken questions from the press in over seven weeks because he wants to "make sure this election remains fully focused on the two candidates":
New York Times:
Blocking Care for Women — LAST month, the Bush administration launched the latest salvo in its eight-year campaign to undermine women's rights and women's health by placing ideology ahead of science: a proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services that would govern family planning.
Discussion: The Huffington Post and The New Republic
Katherine Goldstein / The Huffington Post: To Hate Like This Never Felt So Good — Taking Revenge on Sarah
Michelle Cottle / The New Republic: Hillary Spotlights Reproductive Rights


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Yeah, I know . . . I've been a slacker about updating the blog. Sorry :)
Gilly and Simon had lots of fun on Halloween. First they went trick-or-treating during the day, over at the Tuck School of Business, then Gilly and I went around at night. Lyn was super-crafty again this year, and made the turtle costume that Gilly is wearing below. Initially, Simon was the turtle and Gilly dressed up as a princess. When it was time for Gilly and I to go out after dark, she decided to be a turtle. Simon had no idea that his costume was being swiped, so we just went with it.
Unfortunately we didn't get any pictures of Gilly and Simon together (one of our friends might have snapped a few pictures), but we did get a couple of Gilly in the turtle costume.

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Dates Released for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party for 2016
Earlier today, we got information about the dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and now, we know the dates for this year's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party! Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a very popular hard-ticketed holiday event and a fan favorite experience.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is held on select nights in November and December and for 2016, is currently scheduled to take place on the following dates:
- November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27 and 29
- December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18 and 22
This year's event will include Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade, Holiday Wishes fireworks spectacular, cookies and hot cocoa, the Castle Dream Lights, and the Celebrate the Season castle stage show.
We do not yet know when tickets will go on sale, nor do we know what this year's ticket pricing will look like. Stay posted to the blog, as I'll make sure to post these details as soon as I have them!


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The Descendants — Available Nov. 17
So excited to reveal the cover for The Descendants, Book 3 of The Summer Solstice Series. My cover designer, Mirella Santana, is a blessing who I have the honor of working with. Once again, she totally knocked it out of the park.
I'm currently at the tail end of editing and will be shooting copies off to advanced readers who have graciously offered to read The Descendants early!! Everyone else can look forward to downloading the new release on November 17 =) Let the countdown begin!
Kat is finally picking up the broken pieces of her heart and attempting to move on, but on the night of the Arctic Winter Masquerade Ball, all she's worked for changes when she lands in the arms of someone who will divert her path . . . and heart . . . once again.
Winter in Apollo Beach is anything but a wonderland for Kat and her friends as their Enchanted community comes face to face with Erebus and his latest act of evil that strikes close to the heart. There's no turning back. His sights are set on Kat and using her to access the mysterious energy source.
Kat will do anything to keep her friends and family safe . . . even if it means surrendering herself to the God of Darkness.
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Finnish business delegates, who recently visited the country, expressed interest in Philippine call center investments among other business deals with various local industries.
The delegation, led by FIM Asset Management Chief Executive Mikko Mursula, went on a three-day visit to the country under the referral of the Nordic Business Council of the Philippines.
Included in the industries that the seven-member delegation looked into are pension, investment services, life insurance, and business process outsourcing companies that have penetrated emerging foreign markets in Indonesia and South America. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ponciano C. Manalo Jr. said that Finland arranged the visit after DTI sent its own delegates for a business visit to Helsinki, Finland last October.
The Finnish delegation was briefed about Philippine business environment and economy, particularly its stock market and construction activities.
"It was sort of an easy decision to link the Philippines in our agenda," DTI quoted Mursula.
The quoted statement added that the Finnish group selects a country to visit every year, and for 2014, they chose Hong Kong and the Philippines because of these countries' vigorous economic growth and young workforce.
"We read a lot about the Philippines before coming here. We know the basic facts. And now we just want to see if facts are there and what are the future plans. And if the Philippines has the capacity to do all the investments that are needed to keep the economy going," Mursula remarked.
When asked about the governance issues, economic gains, and project continuity, DTI claimed that the Philippines is not perfect but has gone a long way since experiencing slumps in the past half decade.
"As far as the DTI is concerned, industrial roadmaps are critical in how we will be able to behave and work through different sectors all the way to 2030 and institutionalizing how we get there and what it takes to get there," Manalo said.
Philippine call center companies along with other outsourcing firms have already started construction and recruitment activities since mid-2013 to prepare for the feasibility visits and investments coming from Western markets including Finland.
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Matthew Clark Davison in conversation with Michael Nava
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Matthew Clark Davison will be joined by Michael Nava to discuss his debut novel, Doubting Thomas. Thomas McGurrin is a fourth-grade teacher and openly gay man at a private primary school serving Portland, Oregon's wealthy progressive elite when he's falsely accused of inappropriately touching a male student. The accusation comes just as Thomas is thrust back into the center of his unusual family by his younger brother's battle with cancer. Although cleared of the accusation, Thomas is forced to resign from a job he loves during a potentially life-changing family drama.
Davison's novel explores the discrepancy between the progressive ideals and persistent negative stereotypes among the privileged regarding social status, race, and sexual orientation and the impact of that discrepancy on friendships and family relations.
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And with a vengeance: this is a wonderfully velvety creature and unbelievably macro when full sized.
gorgeous! looks like soft suede!ReplyDelete
Oh my...isn't it beautiful!ReplyDelete
nice colours and so soft looking.ReplyDelete
Who needs texture, with an opportunity captured like this! All it needs is a frame and a bare wall!ReplyDelete
Beautiful shot for mellow yellow Monday!ReplyDelete
This is s wonderful photo! It's interesting to see all the details of this giant moth. The quote you chose to accompany it is perfect.ReplyDelete
He's awesome!!!ReplyDelete
Wonderful shot. Have a fabulous week!ReplyDelete
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I love the moth! I also have a Canon rebel and have a macro lens. This makes me want to do some macros!!ReplyDelete
wow, this is fascinating...the texture is different from the other butterflies i've seen.ReplyDelete
what is that thing!lol! I hope ypu could visit mine: http://ladyofthereel.blogspot.com/2011/07/mellow-yellow-monday1.htmlReplyDelete
What a good one, Genie. Enlarged it is a treasure.ReplyDelete
Wonderful, intricate detail!!ReplyDelete
Stop by to visit/view my HANDMADE MACRO LINK if you can find time.
Hope your week ahead is super!!
really beautiful butterfly and I really like the accompanying words too. Happy MYM!ReplyDelete
Oh wow...that's crazy! I didn't think it was real at first! Excellent job!ReplyDelete
What a beautiful thing. Love that color also. Thanks!ReplyDelete
interesting looking little fellowReplyDelete
What a stunning capture - you captured the felt like furriness of this moth perfectly and the colors are just gorgeous.ReplyDelete
That's a very handsome insect!!ReplyDelete
Such a perfect picture and quote to go with it! I can tell you are MUCH younger than we are -- if I had a grandchild (or great-grand) here for a week, I'd be curled up on the sofa for the next few days.ReplyDelete
I'm glad you're not that tired -- it is great to see your posts again.
Just gorgeous!ReplyDelete
My Mellow Yellow is at at Nostalgic Marveling blog, hope you can drop by. Have a great week ahead!
Genie, What a wonderful picture of the moth!!!! AND, your granddaughter is just TOO cute!!! Love that straw hat she has on. I know you had a wonderful time with her, and she with you--6 is such a great age. Bet you're tired though!! I always say, "I'm thrilled when my grandchildren come, and I'm thrilled when they leave". So great being a Grandmother!!!! I love your Hosta Lily bloom--the flower is beautiful and the background is lovely. Mickie :)ReplyDelete
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5:10 – I have now reached the highest point in Hertfordshire, at Pavis Wood on the county's border with Buckinghamshire. This is about as far as I thought I would get today, but the path sloping gently down from here is very tempting. I just have to ignore the point that my left leg is aching and my right foot throbbing.
This stretch has been a mixture of wooded paths and scrub track, suddenly bursting into broad wheatfields at their ripest and even the parkland of a great house with noble oaks. Around Cholesbury the woods get dense and thorny as if to bar the way from Buckinghamshire – it is a betwixt-and-between stretch of country, as I suppose a borderland is meant to be.
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Much can be gleaned from analyzing the craters from an enemy mortar, field artillery cannon or rocket launcher.
Soldiers like Army 2nd Lt. Matthew Luman, 1st Squadron (Airborne), 40th Cavalry Regiment, say it's a lost art, because nowadays radar can help locate the source of enemy fire. However the skill can pay dividends when radar fails or troops are at a remote outpost.
In most cases forward observers, like those of the 1-40th who took part in crater analysis training March 31, would be the ones analyzing craters.
"[The training is] valuable in identifying where our threats are," Capt. Teresa Doerr, 1-40th fire support officer said. "Mortars and indirect fire are a huge threat to our (installations),"
By telling which direction the projectile came from and how far away, troops are more likely able to tell where their threat is coming from and can then engage the enemy with artillery.
Troops can also use the crater analysis techniques to locate weapon stockpiles left over from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan during the 1970s and '80s.
Doerr offered a couple examples of the kind of information crater analysis can provide.
If Soldiers can determine if an 82-mm mortar made the crater, for example, then its point of origin couldn't be more than three kilometers away, she said. Or, if they notice the fire has consistently been coming from one direction, that could indicate a stockpile or weapons cache off in the distance.
Crater analysis teams can also determine if a projectile was fired at a high-angle, which can clear mountainous terrain; or at a low-angle, for long ranges over even terrain.
They can use crater analysis tools to determine the size of the munitions. If the fuse is visible, it is easier to tell what types of munitions were used and which direction the rounds came from.
Luman said crater analysis is a skill which has faded over the years.
"It's not something you see very often, crater analysis is kind of a lost art," Luman said. "A lot of places don't even teach it anymore. [Everyone] gets a manual, but sometimes, when you actually get to see it, it's a little bit better."


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Container gardening seems to be an up and coming thing and it appears that no matter where you live, you can grow a variety of different plants, flowers or produce. Your containers can be large or small, and it is your choice what you want to grow. If you want to have a hale and hearty container garden, you should take note of the following tips which will benefit you greatly.
Weather Considerations
You should realize that container gardens heat up very quickly, which means that exposing plants to sunlight during the middle of the day might be too much in some cases. This even includes those plants that thrive on extreme heat.
Plants that are grown in the dirt are somewhat at less risk to heat exposure than are those in container gardens because of the soil staying cooler. If you can, it would be wise to protect your plants from the sun during the warmest part of the day. Just make sure you consider the heat issue when you locate your containers initially. It can be beneficial for a plant to receive indirect light from a wall rather than too much direct sun. One of the most excellent options for an herb garden is a container garden.
What to Grow
There are several different kinds of herbs that are tough, grow all year and they can live in a little space. One well-liked herb that many people enjoy is basil and it has the advantage of being able to grow easily in containers. In addition, you can grow a lot of other herbs, for example sage, rosemary and an array of different mints. One thing you need to know about herbs is that you should keep them in their own contains, as they need to be able to hold their own individual flavors. You can plant a potted herb garden inside or outside, but either way, you will observe that it is a practical option that allows you to pick fresh and scrumptious flavors out of your garden and add them in with the food you cook.
The type of garden that you plant in your container gardening can be edible, or simply something that you want to look at in your spare time. Aesthetics plays a large role in some people's ability to garden, specifically in what they will or will not plant. Whether you are growing and indoor or outdoor garden, the colors that you choose to use in the garden should, to some degree, match the interior or exterior surroundings. If you grow plants, make sure that the colors match the mood of the room, or that they enhance the mood of those that will observe them on a regular basis. People that observe yellow or orange plants typically become more empowered and those that see peach or pink may feel calm and melancholy. Although this is totally your choice to make, the colors that you plant, depending upon the room that you place them in, may affect people's moods so be conscious and courteous of this fact.
Given the fact that folks more now than ever, are wishing to grow their own vegetables, herbs and such; container gardening will be a thing of the present and the future as well. A lot of folks would love to have a great big garden and harvest their own veggies; however, few of us have the means for either. We may all like to have and maintain a full sized garden; even though a container garden takes time, it will be time easily given.


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St. Jude Riata Lawsuit Funding Helping Plaintiffs Stay Solvent
Five product liability lawsuits against the manufacturer of the St. Jude Riata defibrillator leads have been cleared to go forward by a federal judge in the Central District of California. U.S. District Judge James V. Selna rejected the manufacturer's argument that they shouldn't be responsible for injuries because the St. Jude leads were FDA approved.
The leads are the subject of a growing number of claims against St. Jude Medical, the manufacturer. However, essential expenses –mortgage, rent, medical, surgical, and other incidental expenses– continue to mount for those injured while the lawsuits make their way through the legal system. For plaintiffs and attorneys, LawStreet Capital provides valuable St. Jude Riata lawsuit funding.
St. Jude Riata legal loans allow plaintiffs to cover their expenses while waiting for settlements or jury awards to be paid. For an attorney, it means a way to manage cash flow. If you're ready to apply for pre settlement lawsuit funding, you'll find our customer representatives standing by with answers to your questions.
St. Jude Riata leads are recalled by FDA
The Riata leads are small wires which connect an implanted cardiac defibrillator to the heart. The problems arose from reports that the insulation protecting the wires was failing, exposing the wires to the body and causing electrical shocks or defibrillator failure.
The Riata lead manufacturer issued a warning in 2011 to doctors about reported insulation problems. The FDA ordered a recall, and the product was taken off the market in 2011.
There are 229,000 individuals worldwide implanted with the St. Jude leads. In the U.S., there are an estimated 79,000 people implanted. A recent study published in the medical journal, Heart and Rhythm, suggested that 11% of all implanted leads will fail after five years, amounting to over 8,000 lead failures in the U.S. alone.
Amid those concerns, the FDA issued a safety communication in 2012 recommending that anyone with implanted leads should undergo X-ray or alternate imaging to monitor the condition of the leads. Unfortunately, revision surgery needed to remove defective implanted leads also carries risk.
Lawsuit funding helps plaintiffs pay bills
Are St. Jude Riata legal loans really loans? The answer is no. LawStreet Capital provides non-recourse funding to help you cover your expenses now. Non-recourse funding, unlike a traditional loan, means that no money needs to be paid back if you lose your case or a settlement isn't negotiated.
You can also sell your structured settlement. If you've already started to receive your settlement or jury award in structured payments, you may need a larger or quicker payout. LawStreet Capital provides options for cashing in all or part of your structured settlement so you can get your money now.
If you're a plaintiff or attorney who'd like to explore St. Jude Riata lawsuit funding, call LawStreet Capital today for a free and confidential chat with one of our customer representatives who can begin your application process. Call anytime, toll-free at 1.866.FUND.662.


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'Light 106' were chosen for lighting and furnishing purposes.
On the edge of the square, we used high posts with two swan neck brackets, and 'Light 23'.
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It hit me again today, after shoving a quarter of a bag of chocolate chips into my mouth – I am not pregnant anymore.
I had my post-partum visit with the doctor this morning. Normally it would be at 6 weeks but we will be out of town. He got called in to surgery just after I arrived and when I saw him, 45 minutes later, he was still in scrubs. I knew that hearing his voice, seeing him, would be hard. His eyes were kind when he walked in the room and he apologized for keeping me waiting. I understood. Not long ago I was the emergency surgery that kept him from his appointments.
I am a good healer. He was pleased when he looked at my scar. He asked me how everything was going. I answered for my body, but not my heart. We talked about birth control. We talked about the chances of another pregnancy making it to term. He looked me in the eye and said There is no way to know. You need to heal, and then you need to decide if you can handle it if doesn't work or if you'll hit 42 and wish you'd tried one more time.
I appreciate his bluntness though he is often criticized for it. I trusted him to take me into surgery because of it. I asked about the placenta abrupting. Apparently it's common in women with hypertension, cocaine users and occasionally low-risk pregnancies. He added that there is a slightly increased chance of it happening again. More signs pointing me toward the door marked "No More Biological Babies".
He went to grab my hand as he left, looked me in the eye and gave me a hug. He walked out the door. I collapsed. My son is really dead. There is no longer a need for me to come to this office, to see this man, to hope that my body can hold on. We are done. The story of this pregnancy is over. All I can do now is slowly, achingly heal.
In other news I've lost a whopping five pounds. Sigh. It's going to be a long road. Looks like I'm going to have to let go of my sugar addiction.


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New Sleep apnea treatment
Doctors say a new treatment for sleep apnea is having remarkable results.
A new device which regulates the flow of air to the throat during sleep is giving sufferers a good night's sleep.
Sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the airways collapse - the patient effectively stops breathing.
The brain then registers a lack of oxygen alerting the snorer to wake up.
Now sleep apnea patients are trialling a new machine which acts like a mini air pump, sending a flow of air through the airways.
But unlike previous technology, this device can vary the amount of air needed with each breath.
Respiratory physician Dr James Markos from St Vincent's Hospital in Launceston says the new technology will benefit many sleep apnea suffers, particularly those whose breathing patterns change frequently during the night.
"In everyone with sleep apnea, the condition tends to be worse on your back but some people have severe sleep apnea on their back and virtually none on their side," Dr Markos said.
"By having a machine that can vary the pressure it can be of benefit to those where the machine will decide to give what pressure overnight," he said.


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Mindy Karuk to star in new Van Damme movie
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Canadian Professional Bodybuilder Cindy Phillips has started a fan page on Facebook... @siouxcountry
UPDATE on me: I haven't lifted a heavy weight in over 15 months!! Literally like nothing over 10lbs!! I am still holding quite a bit of my muscle tho! But i am working towards slowing bringing my size down. Currently i am doing 3 full body circuits a week and then plyo and cardio workouts as well. I am at about 143lbs right now
Article written by Pauline Nordin on Muscle & Fitness - Hers website sparks controversy @Feministing
Dangerously misinformed article on eating disorders posted on Muscle and Fitness website. The article is written by well-known female bodybuilder Pauline Nordin and is entitled "Defining 'Eating Disorder'." The subtitle of the post is "Since when did caring about what you put in your body become a bad thing?"
Where Are They Now: Penny Price @FemaleMuscle
If you've been a fan of female muscle as long as I have, you'll remember this beautiful competitor from the 80′s and early 90′s, Penny Price. A graceful and elegant poser, Penny was always a fan favorite and audiences were anxious for her to take the stage and show her routine


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Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
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Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
Who's Behind The CTA Holiday Train? Santa And The Elves!
The CTA Holiday Train started from humble beginnings. Then a holiday celebrity and his helpers turned it into a Chicago tradition.
How Did Indian Boundary Park Get Its Name?
Indian Boundary Park on the city's far north side is a symbol of Chicago's complicated history with Indigenous people. We'll explore that history, and current efforts to correct past wrongs.
Two Tasty Treats For Thanksgiving Feasts
As you prepare to gather around the dinner table, Curious City brings you a couple of delicious food stories. First, we visit some Mexican bakeries around the city. Then, we go hunting for a long lost fried chicken recipe.
Spare Rooms And Shared Spaces; Migrants Scramble To Find Housing Ahead Of Winter
Thousands of newly arrived migrants are sleeping in tents or shelters in Chicago. But with winter approaching, some residents are offering space in their homes. Curious City takes a look at the small scale housing alternatives migrants are taking.
What Happened To Chicago's Cuban Community?
Following the Cuban Revolution, many Cubans ended up settling in Chicago neighborhoods like Edgewater and Logan Square. Today, the community isn't as visible as it is in places like Miami and New York City. We'll look at what drew Cubans to Illinois and what sets Chicago's Cuban community apart from others in the U.S.
Bar Culture on the Big and Small Screen: Curious City Live from Goose Island Barrelhouse
In October, Curious City teamed up with the Chicago Brewseum to talk about important bar scenes in film and television. The Brewseum's Liz Garibay and writer Mark Caro join Curious City's Jason Marck for some of the highlights of the evening that revolved around Chicago bars.
The Haunting Of East Pilsen
Curious City asked listeners for their paranormal experiences, and it turns out Chicago is pretty spooky. We explore the supernatural in one family's home in Pilsen. Is that the sound of a house settling, or could it be spirits?
How Can We Keep Chicago And Our Basements Above Water?
Basements fill with stormwater and sewage when a big storm hits. Why is this happening, and what can be done to prevent it?
What's It Like To Be a Rail Operator?
It takes a lot to drive a Chicago Transit Authority train. Since the pandemic, the job itself hasn't changed, but challenges remain.
Putting on a Chicago race requires fees, permits and patience
Each year tens of thousands of people take part in 5ks, 10ks, marathons, half-marathons and more in Chicago. But how does one get permission? And what's it like to navigate the process and work with the various city departments to put on an event like this? As we get ready for the 46th annual Chicago Marathon this weekend, Curious City talked to one race director who organizes ultramarathons to find out. And of course, as you might imagine, there's just a little bit of bureaucracy involved.
What's the History of the Medinah Temple and Its Original Owners?
Before it was a place to gamble or shop, the Medinah Temple was the longtime home to the Medinah Shriners, an organization shrouded in secrecy.
Who Enforces the Rules at Dog Parks?
It can be a tense situation when a dog bites another dog at the park. Who's making sure it's handled properly? No matter what kind of dog you have, there are a number of rules to follow at the dog park. But, who's keeping it all in check?
The Fireside Bowl: An Unlikely Place For Punks Of All Ages
In the '90s, an old bowling alley hosted a few punk shows. For a little over a decade, it became the all-ages heart of Chicago's punk and indie scene.
This Episode Is Garbage
Chicago collects thousands of tons of garbage each year. We answer some questions about garbage, and follow an all-women collection crew on the job.
Are the suburbs taking the "Little India" title away from Devon Avenue?
Devon Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood has been the region's top destination for South Asian restaurants, grocery stores, clothing, jewelry and more. But with more South Asian families settling in the suburbs, what does the future hold for the area known as "Little India"?
Traveling Parties: A Queer Chicago Culture Of Partying As Resistance
The history of traveling queer parties in Chicago is rooted in exclusion and racism. This week, we spoke with Pat McCombs and Vera Washington — longtime organizers of Executive Sweet, a traveling party focused on Black lesbians that got its start in the 1980s. We also talked with Tori and Jae Rice of smallWORLD Collective, a group that organizes events today — and learned how queer Black organizers have been at the forefront of traveling parties in Chicago.
Soul Train: How Chicago birthed the "hippest trip in America"
For more than 3 decades, Soul Train brought the coolest music and dancers to TV sets across the country. It also featured the coolest host, Don Cornelius, who started the program in Chicago in a studio the size of a small living room at WCIU Channel 26. On the 53rd anniversary of Soul Train going national, we take you back to its earliest days, and see how it still looms large over local culture.
Is That A Lobster In The Chicago River?
It's an invasive species that doesn't seem harmful at first glance. But if they go unchecked, these little things can disrupt local ecologies.
When And Why did The West Ridge Neighborhood Become Such An Orthodox Jewish Enclave?
Chicago's West Ridge neighborhood has had a large, vibrant Jewish population since the late 1940's. But at some point, the people living there became more and more religiously observant. We'll find out when and why that change took place, and hear about the practices that make the community unique.
What Does "Chicagoland" Mean, And Where Did It Come From?
The origins of "Chicagoland" can be traced back to nearly 100 years ago. Back then, it encompassed an area that went beyond the suburbs.


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NFB Chairperson Tom Perlmutter named Person of the Week by La Presse
The popular French Montreal daily newspaper La Presse and Radio-Canada named NFB Chairperson and Government Film Commissioner Tom Perlmutter their person of the week. Each week, La Presse features a different person who is applauded for their recent accomplishments.
As NFB Chairperson, one of Tom Perlmutter's principal projects was the online Screening Room. La Presse states that by launching the site and making so many titles accessible to the Canadian public, the project has breathed new life into the NFB, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.
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Need A Storage Unit On A Tight Budget? Factors To Consider To Make The Most Of Your MoneyShare
If you are tight on space, you may be looking to rent a self storage unit. This can free up space in a home or garage. However, if your budget is also tight, you may be worried about this extra expense. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can make the most of your money when renting a self storage unit. Here are a few of those tips.
Consider the Location of the Facility
As you shop around for a self storage facility, keep in mind the location. High end locations may charge more money, because the neighborhood can support the higher rates. Additionally, the land price or land rent fees for the facility may have also been more, which is passed along to the consumer. If you are on a tight budget, consider looking for a storage unit in a safe but affordable area, as the prices may be cheaper.
Carefully Consider the Size of the Unit You Need
Another factor that can save you money when it comes to storage units is picking the size of unit that you need. It may be tempting to go for the largest unit available, or even one slightly larger than you need. After all, it may only be a few extra dollars a month. But a few dollars here and a few dollars there can add up quickly. If possible, measure the width, length and height of the items you are putting into storage and then find the unit that most closely matches the square feet you need. If the unit is too large, you are paying more for space you don't need.
Pay Attention to Move-In Incentives
The last factor that you need to consider when selecting a storage unit rental is what move-in incentives the facility is offering. Some facilities may offer one month free or reduced rates for a few months. This can be a great offer if you need short-term storage. However, if you are looking to store your belongings for a prolonged period of time, you need to ask the facility how much your rate will be when your move-in incentive expires. This will help you ensure the facility you are selecting has competitive rates once the incentive period has expired.
Paying attention to the location of the facility, selecting the correct sized unit and paying close attention to move-in incentives will help you find a self storage unit that best meets your storage needs while making the most of the limited budget you have. For more information, contact National Self Storage - Denver or a similar location.


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Clinical trial organization performance improvement tools / country internal performance…Read More
As a scientist and later a large CRO executive I helped LongTaal to design products which I was looking for but unable to find on the market. We are very pleased to see that SanaClis, as a data-driven company, have quickly recognized the value our products are able to bring, and were able to harness it well to improve their performance.
The feedback from SanaClis about the performance of our products and the features which they would like to see is a constant iteration process which helps us to improve our products and services. Ultimately it helps us to serve them as well as our new customers better.
We have seen the benefit across three main areas:
First, thanks to market data we were able to obtain from LTTrendTM our credibility as a small CRO in front of new clients has grown substantially, as we are able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of the clinical landscape. On the basis of the trust and interest from several new clients we were have been later invited to present our full set of capabilities, and ultimately awarded several new projects.
Second benefit using LongTaal big data was improvement of the speed and accuracy of our feasibilities, with an average 30% improvement in speed.
Lastly, LTPerformTM solutions provided to us internal performance enhancing tools. We are now able to assess performance of our teams across a range of productivity, delivery, and customer satisfaction metrics, drive areas of improvement and recognize great performance.
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Gabriel Ignacio
Freelance Contract Product Manager
Gabriel is an entrepreneurial expert-generalist (polymath) with diverse experience and a reputation for getting things done. He has worked at global, regional, and C-suite levels as CEO and COO in four early-stage startups, two top global banks (RBC and Citi), and a multinational consumer packaged goods company (Nestlé). Gabriel is passionate about leveraging digital marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and technology to make the world a better place for generations to come.Show More
Dip Majumder
Freelance Contract Product Manager
Dip is a product manager with over 15 years of experience building and managing software products across various industries. He has an MBA from the Chicago Booth School of Business and a master's in computer science from the University of Southern California (USC). In one of his most significant achievements, Dip has designed a technology product that keeps commuters safe and secure in any large airport. He has also run a technology company for five years and grew the business ten times more.Show More
Gustavo Loureiro dos Reis
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Gustavo is a seasoned growth marketer with experience in the education, gaming, health, and travel sectors. With an impressive knack for copywriting, he creates effective copy whose focus is always to enhance conversion. Gustavo's expertise also extends to designing and optimizing sales funnels, landing pages, effective ads, and CRM. Finally, Gustavo has consistently demonstrated a user-centered approach to his work, enabling him to successfully navigate from solopreneurs to big enterprises.Show More
Drew Schwartz
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Drew has extensive expertise in developing new product strategies, launching and scaling new products, and leading product management teams of all sizes. Most recently, he was the director of the digital product at Elevance Health, overseeing the strategy, new product design, and launch of two multi-billion dollar divisions. Previously, he was the CPO of Harness Wealth, launching its primary go-to-market product. Before this, Drew held VP product roles at Hometeam, ShopKeep, Ladders, and Gust.Show More
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Southern District dinner meetingAdd to Calendar
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As always, we'll be at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club with a 5:00 pm social hour and 6:00 pm dinner.
Please be sure to register by noon on October 2.
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Cycling book review: Travels with a Brompton by Sue Birley
Bob Zeller reviews Travels With A Brompton by Sue Birley, a book that reflects the simple pleasures of cycle touring. • Dec 13, 2022
Bob Zeller reviews Travels With A Brompton by Sue Birley, a book that reflects the simple pleasures of cycle touring. • Dec 13, 2022
Bob Zeller reviews the Garmin Edge Explore 2 to see if its extended battery life makes it a better option than its predecessor. • Oct 04, 2022
The Arkel GT-18BP pannier is also an ideal day bag for when you're cycle touring, writes Bob Zeller. • Jul 21, 2022
Bob Zeller steps out of 1978 and into 2022, upgrading from his beloved Mariposa to an Airnimal Joey folding road bike. • Jul 20, 2022
After the retirement of a long-loved jacket, Bob Zeller sees how things have changed with the Rapha Lightweight Explore Jacket. • Feb 28, 2022
Bob Zeller looks at the frustrations of keeping your Garmin GPS charged during long tours and road-tests the Garmin Charge Power Pack. • Sep 15, 2021
Bob Zeller shares his thoughts on installing a mirror on his touring bike. • Sep 08, 2021
We take a look at one of the most popular and best value e-bike 'kits' out there from UK-based company Swytch. • May 11, 2021
Richard Peace knows a thing or two about electric bikes – what does he think about the Ridgeback Advance? • Apr 19, 2021
Richard Peace has been winter riding to road-test BAM Bamboo base layers for us. Here is his verdict. • Mar 12, 2021
The FLIT-16 folding electric bike folds up small enough to take on the Eurostar as hand luggage. Richard Peace takes it for a ride. • Feb 19, 2021
Richard Peace reviews BAM 73 Zero slim leg bamboo jeans to see if they work for the rider both on and off the bike. • Dec 11, 2020
Is it possible to purchase a decent electric bike for £1000? Richard Peace reviews the Calibre Kinetic electric mountain bike to find out. • Dec 10, 2020
Bob Zeller's favourite cycling shoes, New Classics, from Reynolds, are still made by hand in England. • Nov 13, 2020
The Tern BYB S11 folding bike is ideal for combining cycling and public transport. Richard Peace takes it for a road test. • Jul 30, 2020
Richard Peace reviews the Tern Verge P10 folding bike, an interesting addition to the Tern fleet. • Jul 30, 2020
Becky Allen and Mark Goodson stayed at Hotel Restaurant de la Madeleine in Commercy on the Meuse River bike route. • Sep 04, 2019
Becky Allen and Mark Goodson review the Le Rialto hotel in Neufchâteau on the Meuse River bike route. • Sep 04, 2019
We review the Hotel-Restaurant Les Boucles de Meuse at Monthermé on the Meuse River bike route. • Sep 04, 2019
We review the Logis Hotel Restaurant Le Relais at Vacherauville near the Meuse River bike route. • Sep 04, 2019
We review the Hotel Arcombelle in Montigny-le-Roi on the Euro Velo 19 Meuse Cycle Route. • Sep 03, 2019
We review the hotel Château des Monthairons & Spa at Les Monthairons on the Meuse River cycle route. • Sep 03, 2019
Becky Allen and Mark Goodson stayed at Hotel Le Chateau Fort de Sedan during their Meuse River bike ride. • Sep 03, 2019
We review the Novotel Suites Reims Centre, which is on the Meuse River bike ride. • Sep 03, 2019
Becky Allen and Mark Goodson stayed at Le Chapitre Guesthouse in Langres on the Meuse River cycle route. • Sep 02, 2019
Bob Zeller reviews a guidebook for cycling the Camino de Santiago from St Jean-Pied-du-Port. • Aug 29, 2019
Richard Peace reviews a couple of well-designed items from US cycle company Spurcycle. • Aug 28, 2019
Richard Peace reviews the Hotel de l'Univers in Arras, where he stayed while cycling from Lille to Paris. • Aug 12, 2019
We review Hotel Les Beaux Arts in Compiègne, the starting point for the Paris-Roubaix classic. • Aug 12, 2019
We review the bike-friendly Citotel le Cèdre in Noyon on the Trans-Oise bike network in the Oise department. • Aug 11, 2019
After the relative hustle and bustle of some towns on his Lille to Paris bike route, Richard Peace found a more peaceful place to rest his head. • Aug 10, 2019
I stayed with David and Karen at Accommodation In Provence en route to the Ventoux. It was so nice I didn't want to leave. • Jun 24, 2019
We've stayed at many places over the years in France, and The Free Range Chalet is one of our favourites. • May 03, 2019
With lightweight gear seeming to dominate the bike clothing market, we review the Pedaled Tokaido Alpha Vest. • May 02, 2019
Bob Zeller has recently started using the Garmin Edge Explore GPS unit on his cycle tours. He discusses its relative merits. • Apr 19, 2019
Enough can't be said about a good pair of socks – Richard Peace reviews a rugged pair from Darn Tough. • Mar 07, 2019
An alternative to a cycling jersey, Richard Peace reviews the Mountain Hardwear men's arch long sleeve top. • Mar 07, 2019
Bob Zeller road-tests the Arkel Signature BB handlebar bag. • Jan 14, 2019
Rupert Guinness recounts tragedy and suffering of Australia's Indian Pacific Wheel Race, writes Julia Murfin. • Jan 14, 2019
Bob Zeller reviews Arkel's Signature 4-litre handlebar bag, plus the 7.5-litre and 10-litre bags – it's a brand he's been putting through its paces since 2007. • Jan 14, 2019
Richard Peace heads out after dark to road-test the Oxford Pro Commuter X4 wearable LED light. • Dec 13, 2018
A waterproof backpack can be ideal if you're not using a rack and panniers. Richard Peace reviews the Oxford Aqua B25 • Dec 13, 2018
We review a the Bamboo Luxe Zip-Neck Base Layer to see if it is a worthy addition to your cycling attire. • Nov 26, 2018
In the market for non-cleat pedals? Richard Peace reviews a pair of Acros A-flat XL pedals that are ideal for touring and leisure riding. • Nov 26, 2018
Richard Peace reviews the Vaude Moab, a practical mountain biking and cycle touring shoe that doesn't require clipping in. • Oct 15, 2018
Lyn and Nicky stayed at Hotel ibis Périgueux Centre after riding from Thiviers to Perigueux at the end of their La Flow Velo bike ride. Here is Lyn's review. • Oct 15, 2018
E-bikes are getting better year on year. Richard Peace previews what's heading your way in 2019. • Oct 13, 2018
A Vaude handlebar bag and smartphone pocket combination that's useful for cycling in the rain. • Oct 05, 2018
Bob Zeller has been using Arkel panniers since 2007. Here, he compares the latest options available from this established Canadian bike bag manufacturer. • Oct 04, 2018
Richard Peace reviews the Sena R1 'smart helmet', which uses Bluetooth technology to allow you to speak with other riders or listen to music on your bike. • Oct 02, 2018
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On the low stage a sequence of young women dances, a bit mechanically, and the air is awash with easily roused desires. A Mam Indian rises like a genie out of the bar's darkness. "Beware that thief of a barman," he grumbles, before sinking back into the gloom. I signal to André, my French-Canadian guide, that we might make this our last drink. After four days' driving from Guatemala City we badly need refreshment, but good sense now dictates we find something to eat.
Alejandra, a beautiful Nicaraguan girl who attached herself to us when we arrived, scolds us. "You can't go until I've danced." Good manners win out, and beers, then further beers, arrive. Alejandra finally appears on stage, dancing in six-inch heels, with a snake-like liquidity of movement that puts her way ahead of her girlfriends. Afterwards, of course, it is impolite not to drink to her performance, several times. It is easier to get into a bar in Huehuetenango than get out of one.
The writer Norman Lewis came to the same conclusion when he arrived in this noisy frontier town in the 1950s. Intending to have a brief drink in a cantina on the main square, he found himself matching, glass for glass, a group of aguardiente -drinking bandits. "They wore machetes as big as naval cutlasses in their belts," he wrote. The macheteros were addicted to a song called Mortal Sin but could not operate the cantina's jukebox. Norman obliged, several times. There was no getting away. "The most important thing taught after religion is good manners," his driver told him. "I do not think we should risk offending these men by showing a desire to leave before they do." In Lewis's case, a providential earthquake gave him a chance to escape.
My plan to follow Lewis to some of the places he had written about took on special significance in Guatemala. He first saw the country in 1946, when he flew to Guatemala City to inquire about the state of his marriage. His first wife, Ernestina, had been left behind in Cuba at the start of the war and had ended up, by degrees, with their young son in the central American republic. When Norman arrived, he found her living comfortably with a Guatemalan diplomat. He was, I think, relieved. Ernestina was charming but imperious and a bit mad. Yet Guatemala took root in his imagination, even as his wife was being purged from his thoughts. In Lewis's bestselling novel The Volcanoes Above Us, his hero David Williams, the dispossessed owner of a coffee finca, summarises his creator's feelings: "For anyone who has lived in Guatemala, other countries, by contrast, are lacking in savour."
Descending into the old capital of Antigua the first evening, I saw nothing to contradict that view. The city materialised in the dark like a candlelit procession of 17th-century colonial residences, peppered with the beheaded silhouettes of churches and convents razed in the great earthquake of 1773. By day, the streets of single-storey houses beneath the Agua volcano display their palette of colours so intensely that it is tempting to plunge into a forgiving coma of colonial nostalgia, exonerating the Spanish for the whole apocalypse of conquest.
Rich once almost beyond European dreams, Antigua retains traces of what it was, the Florence of central America. Today its cultural residue of fine architecture and impressively ghostly churches, combined with internet cafes and markets selling Mayan goods, makes it closer to one-part Paris, three-parts Kathmandu, though its population of 32,000 is still only half what it was in the 1770s, when painters, sculptors, writers and the Church's wealthiest orders all crowded here.
On his first visit Norman saw "a country of extreme, often unearthly beauty, lying in the shadows of 32 volcanoes, its towns rattled constantly by earthquakes like dice in a box, its villages peopled by a race who rarely smiled". Its vitality, he felt, came from its Indians' resistance to centuries of enslavement and to the wild swings of attempted civilisation, followed by attempted genocide, practised by successive governments.
Today the Indian population is booming. André, who has lived in Guatemala for 20 years, followed its statistics closely. As we left Antigua to join the Inter-American Highway north, he pointed out the recent climb in the Indian birth-rate, now standing at 5.7 children against three for the ladino (Amerindian-Spanish) section of the population. As a result, in the country everywhere fields and terraces overflow the valley floors, climbing until they hang from the hillsides. Admiration for their zeal was tempered by the sight of deforestation; but who can blame the Indians? Until education is a higher priority, families and fields will go on expanding, and seven-year-old children will go on trudging after their mothers, nearly invisible beneath loads of firewood.
Through interestingly suicidal traffic, we reached Lake Atitlán. (Guatemalan joke: "Who gets into heaven first, Pope John Paul II or a bus driver?" "The bus driver. Every time he puts his bus into gear, 50 people pray.") Things have changed at Atitlán since Aldous Huxley, in the 1930s, described himself as almost surfeited by its beauty. Little prepares you for the sprawling, mysteriously lit tract of wild blue water encircled by volcanoes. Today the lake's purity and water level are under threat from development and sheer human numbers. It clings to its magnificence, and the boat speeding you to Santiago Atitlán on the far side supplies views of astonishing grandeur.
But it was the village of Santiago itself that stayed in my mind, with its cult of Maximón - the racily hatted figure worshipped by the Tzutuhil Mayas, half-priest half-lawyer (the more cash you give him, the more he'll intercede for you) - and its reminder of Tzutuhil pugnacity and independence. Throughout Guatemala's violent civil war, which ended in 1996, the villagers here put up a fight and suffered for it. As well as the many Indians who died, there was also Father Stanley Rother, an American priest shot dead in 1981 for daring to point out that the people's best hope lay in choosing their own future. In the narrative style of commemoration the Indians prefer, Fr Stanley's bloodstains and one of the bullets fired at him are preserved in the sacristy.
The vulnerability of Guatemala's beauty to the stains of violence is never far away. Today there are still more than 5,000 murders a year, with particularly horrifying statistics about the murders of women, partly due to the habit during the civil war of killing women because they would give birth to rebel fighters. Yet next morning, from the terrace of the hotel, I experienced fleetingly the sublime calm of Atitlán as sunrise peeled the darkness from the volcanoes' slopes and, before the launches began their daily commute across the lake; all that could be heard was the crooning of some Moctezuma 's doves and the clunk of a fisherman shipping his oars, several hundred feet out on the water.
My destination was the village of Chajul, where Norman went at 87, in 1996, to investigate a massacre by the army at the height of the civil war. To get there, we had to drive north almost to the Mexican border. The next stop was Chichicastenango, where on the steps of the church of Santo Tomás there were, as Norman promised, fires lit and Indians conducting Mayan rituals with incense and flowers. Inside, a few Indian women prayed on their knees in the conventional way at the smoke-blackened altarpiece; many others crouched, murmuring, by low Mayan altars spread along the floor of the nave. Candles flickered all over the stone floor. The effect was of walking through a field of light, and of a brisk appropriation of Catholic dogma in which relations with the afterlife are remodelled into a sort of ongoing candleside chat with the dead.
We pushed on via other churches - the fabulously decorated San Andrés Xecul, its gleaming yellow front teeming with vines, cherubim and jaguars - and other cults. At Zunil, outside Quetzaltenango, we found possibly the most important new cult, aside from the Protestant evangelism that has swamped the country with self-righteous converts and ugly church halls. The evangelical tendency was implanted 20 years ago as a deliberate political tactic, when hefty US donations were made to President Rios Montt to combat the left-wing tendencies of the Catholic priesthood.
At Zunil there is no such calculation: the cult of San Simón is purely a matter of charisma. Once associated with Judas Iscariot, Simón has become a hugely popular intercessor in the Indians' everlasting struggle for financial betterment, family health and employment prospects. Physically, he may be an end-of-the-pier ventriloquist's dummy accessorised with rock-star glamour: shades, bandana, dark suit and gloves. Spiritually, his reputation attracts a constant queue of supplicants ready with offerings of quetzales and bottles of aguardiente that, as he is rocked back and his smoking cigarette removed, is poured down his thirsty throat. Simón walks on the wild side: often moved to a new location, he has many imitators, often tucked away behind the seediest bars in town, due to his status as patron saint of whores and gamblers.
In Huehuetenango, after four days' driving, I looked for the cantina on the square where Norman had got drunk with the fastidiously polite macheteros, but 50 years later it was long gone. The Texas, where André and I ended up, however, approximated very well. Behind the counter, I noticed, was a particularly louche San Simón in a fedora and shades, cigar clamped between his teeth.
As we climbed into the Cuchumatanes, Guatemala's ultimate peaks, cacti took over from orchards and the sheep were the blue of the rock. At 10,000 feet a plateau led to an adobe finca, with a Spanish terrace and stables close by. The sheer remoteness of this hotel, I thought, and the silence when André stopped the 4 x 4, probably came closest to what Norman saw 50 years ago. Yet the Unicornio Azul hotel has only been recently opened - by a Guatemalan and his French wife, who offer horseback eco-tours of the sierra. (Horses are strong enough for their guests, though for the Indians at this altitude a good mule still fetches twice the price of a horse.)
Descending again, we at last entered the country of the guerrilla, of forests, ravines and secure hideouts. Most of the 450 villages destroyed in the civil war were in this area, the Ixchil triangle, but 10 years later, the first of the Ixchil villages, Nebaj, had been transformed. It had roads and a central plaza, and its young Indians were friendly. Only the old woman who sold me a fine huipil (the woven blouse worn by Indian women) - I guess she was in her sixties - betrayed a memory of the era in the anxious lines of her face.
Between Nebaj and Chajul, though, the way became sinister. Cool, depopulated and silent, the meadows apparently abandoned, it seemed purged of human warmth until the great white church of Chajul loomed at the end of a long stretch of road. What happened at Chajul in September 1979 was only one case among hundreds, but the events described by Rigoberta Menchú in her book I, Rigoberta Menchú were responsible for turning world opinion against the Guatemalan government.
In a model army "operation", Rigoberta's brother and other campesinos were tortured and then shot, and their bodies burned in front of the church, the villagers forced to watch. Redolent of his best journalism, Norman's pithy, solicitous account is of a silent Chajul, empty of men. Ten years after his visit, the village was almost restored. Only the old seemed wary of two gringo visitors. We went into the cavernous church, where a packed service accompanied by a marimba was going on, and walked among the houses. Everywhere our reception was friendly.
I wanted to see a Chajul house. Maria, who was 22 years old, invited us into hers. Its construction was an early Indo-Spanish mixture of adobe, tiled roof and terrassa española. Chajul's buildings were easily the most graceful I'd seen. Like the villagers, their manners and style seemed superior to those of the urbanised Indians, caught in the net of Guatemala's modernity.
In fact, isolated deep in the sierra, overlooking billows of forest mist and the Mexican border, Chajul appeared to demonstrate both the cost and the possibilities of resistance. Its people reminded me of Norman's fictional finca owner, observing villagers performing their fusion of Catholic-Mayan rites: "The Indians here had come into their own. Watching them, I wondered if there had ever been a people who had resisted as these people had resisted?"
When a tarmac road, already begun, reaches Chajul in the next few years, their powers of resistance will be tested again. Meanwhile it is in the shrinking spaces left for Guatemala's Indians to be themselves - and in the traveller's awareness that Guatemala's belief in justice for all its citizens is still emerging - that the Land of Eternal Spring can be seen at its best. Here, and elsewhere, its savour still exists. Depending on your point of view, it will make the serener enchantments of other destinations seem either vastly preferable, or impossibly insipid.
Getting there
Julian Evans Travelled with the Ultimate Travel Company (020 7386 4646, www.theultimatetravelcompany.co.uk) which can arrange tailor-made trips in Latin America. His nine-day journey included flight from London, private transfers, eight nights' b&b in colonial homes and small hotels, and guided sightseeing. A similar trip would cost from 31,495 per person sharing. British Airways (0870 850 9850, www.ba.com) flies daily to Guatemala City via Dallas Forth Worth or Miami. Return fares cost from £766.80, including all taxes and charges.
Guidebook choice
Belize, Guatemala & Southern Mexico (Footprint £12.99)
Further information
Guatemalan Embassy (020 7351 3042); Latin American Travel Association (020 8715 2913, www.lata.org).
Norman Lewis
Several of Norman Lewis' books are published by Eland Books (www.travelbooks.co.uk) and Picador (www.picador.co.uk).


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One of my favorite memories of my childhood is of our cross country road trips as a family. My Dad is a history buff and loved taking us to Civil War memorials and American Revolution reenactments. We would stuff the car with snacks, coloring books, water, and toys to keep us company. During that time, the Harry Potter novels were coming out and so my mom would make a quick trip to the library and rent the cassette tapes or CD's to play during the trip. As much as I liked the monuments and the reenactments, the memory that sticks out the most will always be the sound of Jim Dale's voice in my ear as the trees, cows, and hills outside the window raced by. Sorry, Dad!
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Every day, my students would rush into class to put on the headphones and listen to the audio books for Harry Potter or The Chronicles of Narnia while they were reading. Many of the students that I was working with had Generalized Learning Disabilities, which often included issues with processing text or comprehension. Some of the kids had test scores that showed a 3rd grade comprehension level- in Middle School, that's a tough road on which to catch up. I only had one rule for these audio books- they had to be reading along as they were listening. They could pause the recording at any time to jot down notes or questions, and they could slow down the recording if it was too fast. Ultimately, it was up to them how they understood the reading and how they used the technology to help them, and they did. They were engaged, they enjoyed the story, and they enjoyed asking me questions about the books. My only regret was that I wasn't able to bring Turkish Delight to class!
Every teacher has different feelings about technology in the classroom. Some say, "no way!" and will never allow a cell phone or computer to cross their threshold. Other teachers and schools mandate iPad use and require that students use a plethora of apps, videos, and presentation materials. In my view, it's all about finding what works for you and your kids. Knowing that every child learns differently, and that every child can access a text through different modes is critical for their growth. For my kids at Nameless Charter School, they needed a different pathway to access the text. The audio books made a difference to them, just as Jim Dale's voice made a difference to me as a child. If it works, give them that access- whether its a free YouTube video or an Audible subscription. It might just make the difference that gets them reading independently.
There are lots of ways to bring audio books into your classroom or your home. If you have old iPods lying around your house, label them by number and turn them into a resource for students to quickly access them. Set norms for storage, classroom use, and upkeep (They have to stay charged, after all!). Write a grant or If iPods aren't an option and your class is reading a book together, play the audio book over the loudspeakers. Better yet, use Audacity or other recording software on your computer to have your students make a class audio book to help exercise their fluency skills. The possibilities are endless!


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A former dentist has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he orchestrated a grisly plot to plunder hundreds of corpses and sell body parts for transplants, his lawyer has said.
Prosecutors say Michael Mastromarino, 44, was making millions of dollars by secretly hacking up the bodies - including that of the late BBC radio journalist Alistair Cooke - at his Brooklyn funeral parlour home and selling the parts around the world for dental implants, hip replacements and other procedures.
Mastromarino was facing life in prison and "he sees this as his best opportunity to accept responsibility and move on", said Mario Gallucci, his lawyer, on Tuesday.
He will serve a minimum of 18 years in prison.
As part of his plea deal, Mastromarino will cooperate with prosecutors who are investigating several companies that bought the stolen body parts and sold them on to more than 20,000 transplant recipients throughout the US, Canada and Europe.
The processors "loved his tissue and encouraged him to get more and more," said Mr Gallucci.
Mastromarino, who had been disbarred from practising dentistry, and two so-called "cutters" were charged in 2006 on hundreds of counts of forgery, body stealing and fraud.
Since then, seven funeral directors have pleaded guilty to undisclosed charges and agreed to cooperate.Prosecutors said that the cadavers were looted without permission or proper screening for diseases.
Some of the corpses were riddled with cancer, hepatitis or HIV and an untold number of patients were unknowingly exposed to infection.
Alistair Cooke, who broadcast Letter From America for many years, was 94 when he died of bone cancer.
Mastromarino sold his remains for $11,000, using documents that said he was 84 and died of a heart attack.
The defendants allegedly made a crude attempt to cover their tracks by sewing PVC pipe back into the bodies in time for open-casket wakes.