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The Bachelor
February 7, 2011
Hey ladies, are your bags packed? Michelle the Villainess, have you packed your crazypants? Because you're going to need them in … COSTA RICA! ¡Sí, el más mágico, más hermosa place on Earth, according to El Wombat! El Wombat thinks very seriously about the beauty of Costa Rica, and his second chance at love, and his la terapia, on the deck of The Springs, Resort & Spa and shockingly, he manages to keep his shirt on the entire time. We're very proud of you, El Wombat, we know it must have been muy difícil. El Wombat wonders if Costa Rica will provide him the answers he's been looking for on este viaje. On the one hand, expecting answers to life's great questions might be a bit much to ask from one small Central American country who doesn't even have a standing army; on the other, it's El Wombat. ¿How difícil could his questions possibly be?
The ladies are muy emocionado about going to Costa Rica, el más mágico, más hermosa place on Earth. NEWS ALERT: Saint Emily did not, in fact grow up in a jungle. Sorry lady, I'm going to need you to provide a birth certificate, long form, before I'll just accept that as fact.
The women arrive at The Springs, and El Wombat orders them to get into an orderly line to hug him before he leads them on a little tour of the place and into the new casa de gallina. Dr. Tube Socks yammers on about this place being so "organic," and I don't think that means what she thinks that means. Michelle la Villana, meanwhile, has unpacked said crazypants just in time for her first interview where she declares that she is more sure than ever that she is going to make El Wombat fall in love with her. Which careful viewers will note is not the same thing as her falling in love with El Wombat. And that's why she's La Villana, ladies and gentlemen.
El Wombat leaves the ladies in their fancy suite overlooking the volcano Arenal (Not that they ever give the name of the most active volcano of Costa Rica, but whatevs, right? Geography be hard.) along with el date card. Alli and la ba-donk-a-donk are super-desperate for a one-on-one date with El Wombat, seeing as she hasn't had one yet. ¿And we're subtly reminded that that other blond lady who isn't St. Emily hasn't had a one-on-one either? ¿But who cares? ¿Because we can't even remember her name much less her face? Anyway, Chantal receives the date, and all the ladies glare at her muy agresivamente. Michelle la Villana hopes that monkeys attack Chantal on her date. Considering El Wombat's simian brow, I think there's a chance they might mistake them for their own and take the two of them into their troop.
As they leave, Michelle la Villana corners poor St. Emily to hiss about how much she hates Chantal and how she just can't figure out why El Wombat would pick Chantal and then the audio goes out on my cable but I'm pretty sure I can fill in the blanks: "Blah blah blah, Chantal is not right for him, blah me me me, blah me blah, me. Punch someone in the eyeball."
the producers his ongoing attempt to terrify the women into submission, El Wombat takes Chantal on a zip-lining adventure, where it immediately begins to dump buckets of rain on their heads. Chantal, who was previously terrified to go into the ocean with a dumb submarine helmet plopped on her head, straps herself onto the zipline without a moment's hesitation and goes careening down into the jungle as El Wombat hyperventilates on the platform. But, eventually, El Wombat manages to be a big boy and hook himself up to the line and while half-heartedly "wooing," and arrives at the bottom where he and Chantal see a howler monkey. Careful, El Wombat, they might be scouting you to see if you're worthy of becoming their monkey king.
At la casa de gallina, the group card is delivered: "¡Amor springs eternal!" Jackie, Michelle la Villana, St. Emily, Dr. Tube Socks, Shawntel, and that other blond lady are on the invite which, if I am doing these math properly means that Alli and la ba-donk-a-donk get the last one-on-one date.
El Wombat and Chantal are not, in fact, kidnapped by los monos, but instead head to a private picnic somewhere. ¿At first it looks like they're in some secluded location in the jungle? But then it begins POURING RAIN. AGAIN. And the two of them flee into his suite and we realize they were on the resort grounds the whole time, picnicking next to the swim-up bar. Wow. How exotic. ¡El Wombat can't BELIEVE this rain! ¿I guess because no one informed him that he was going to be in a rain forest? ¿As in a forest? ¿Where it rains? Whatever. It ends up with Chantal in la camisa del Wombat. EL WOMBAT HAVE FUN. EL WOMBAT SCARED IN LAS VEGAS BY LA DRAMATICA. EL WOMBAT NOT SCARE NOW. And he gives her la rosa, the end.
The next morning, los Ticos herd the ladies onto a truck, where, to their great displeasure, they are driven out into the rain and mud. BREAKING NEWS: Michelle la Villana is not happy that Chantal came home with a rose. Eventually, the ladies arrive at some sort of canyon adventure site, where El Wombat directs all the ladies to put on a sexxy harness and a sexxy helmet and a sexxy poncho for their big adventure. And here's the part where, in the alternate universe in which I would even consider being on a reality show, I'd be all, "Uh, excuse me, El Wombat. The card read 'Love springs eternal,' and I've watched enough reality show television to know that 'springs' should refer to 'hot springs' of which you can't throw a dang pebble without hitting around here, so what's up with the helmet, big guy? Last I checked, hot springs require bikinis, not helmets and ponchos. I think I'll wait here until we get to the hot springs and drinks part of this date. Have fun!" BUT WHATEVER.
They're going rappelling down a waterfall. Yay. Michelle la Villana is mad for some made-up reason, ¿because he swore he'd never go rappelling with anyone ever again, ever? I don't know/care. Shawntel goes first, that other blond next, Dr. Tube Socks after her, St. Emily, and then Jackie, who has a severe fear of heights (because this is the Season of Terror) is next to last, leaving Michelle la Villana to rappel down with El Wombat to the great, snarling displeasure of the other women. But only after she punched El Wombat a few times. Because she's super healthy. And not in the least bit inclined to give herself or anyone else a black eye.
El Wombat takes the ladies to a hot spring, and, again, we're supposed to pretend that it is some hot spring somewhere other than the resort where they are staying, an illusion that is shattered when back at la casa de gallinas, Alli and la ba-donk-a-donk sees a beetle, screams and hurls a glass at Chantal's head in the room directly above them. So, yeah. Anyway. El Wombat has a series of uncomfortable conversations with the ladies on the group date, culminating in Michelle la Villana ranting at El Wombat about how it really makes her MUY ENOJADO that he gave Chantal una rosa, because he's making the wrong choices and clearly his little howler monkey brain needs some assistance in decision making from Ms. La Villana.
Interestingly, this sends El Wombat into a sputtering rage, and he withholds la rosa from todas de las mujeres. TAKE THAT, LADIES.
Alli and la ba-donk-a-donk's invitation said something about meeting El Wombat on an altar, which, two things: 1. Chantal tried to pull the trick she did on La Villana, and point out that the word "love" was no where on the invite, but Alli and la ba-donk-a-donk aren't psychotic so they don't care and start punching people in the eyeballs and 2. I get that everyone is making some sort of marital connections to this, but I hear "altar" and my mind goes into much darker, Omen-esque places. This last point is not helped when El Wombat arrives on horseback (with ZOMGBAYBEEHORSIES!!!) and proceeds to ride poor Alli and la ba-donk-a-donk off to a cave. Let's just stop here for a moment. ¿El Wombat has made women leap off of buildings, waterfalls and ziplines, go underwater, sing their dead father's favorite songs and put one woman on a private plane and in a race car whose fiance lost his life in a private plane on the way to a car race, and now poor Alli and la ba-donk-a-donk and their crippling, glass-throwing fear of bugs is being shoved into a dark cave? ¿AND YET SHAWNTEL'S BIG DATE WAS A SHOPPING SPREE IN VEGAS? ¿Seriously, y'all, who on the production staff is Shawntel related to? Who is it?
ANYWAY, there's a cave and there are bugs and there is screaming and apparently they get to some sort of waterfall, and some sort of ledge that it called "the altar" by los Ticos, but I'm going entirely by the audio here, because we can't see anything except for an occasional flashlight beam and an illuminated tank top. HEY, GUYS, WHOSOEVER'S IDEA IT WAS TO HAVE A DATE IN A CAVE? GENIUS. THAT WAS SOME GENIUS TELEVISION THERE. GOOD PLANNING. WELL THOUGHT-OUT, ALL AROUND.
I imagine they don't stay in the cave for a particularly long period of time, because the next thing you know they are having dinner next to the hot tub at the resort, and the conversation is going nowhere, and at one point the table begins to sink on them and El Wombat has had enough and is all, EL WOMBAT NO GIVE LA ROSE. ADIOS, LA BA-DONK-A-DONK. And poor Alli and la ba-donk-a-donk are stunned because they thought that story about going to Europe that one time was really connecting with El Wombat, but she gets into the Sobmobile to Oldmaidsland with a degree of dignity, even if there are a few tears in her goodbye interview. Then again, I'd be crying too, because the nearest airport is like 2 ½ hours away or something, and it has to be at least 10 p.m. and those roads around Arenal are no kidding around at night.
El Wombat literally throws the rose that he did not give to Alli and la ba-donk-a-donk over his shoulder like it was his jacket (¿?) and heads back to his suite to allow the tiny wheels in his brain to slowly click through what he had been through in the past 24 hours or so. EL WOMBAT NEED EL TIEMPO DE INACTIVIDAD. But, too bad, El Wombat. La Villana is here to get some things straight. She announces that she's invited herself over, and El Wombat nervously glances towards the producers to see if this sort of thing is alright. Off-screen, through a complicated series of signs that they taught Koko, they communicate back to him that they instructed La Villana to do this very thing, and that he should just roll with it. So El Wombat does, and La Villana goes on to rant some more at him about how disappointed she is in him for keeping Chantal around, and how it's a huge mistake, and how he's going to send all the rest of them home until she's the last one standing. And El Wombat stares into her Kaa eyes and is all "EL WOMBAT SEND ALL THE OTHER LADIES HOME."
El Tiempa de la Ceremonia de las Rosas Final: Someone — I don't even care who, really, it doesn't really matter — notes that there are "less" of them now and that they all have to worry. IT'S FEWER. NOT LESS. THERE ARE "FEWER" OF YOU LEFT NOW. UGH. LEARN THIS THING. El Wombat arrives and makes some sort of vague comment about being on the receiving end of some grief for his decision-making this week. Chantal
is told by the producers decides that this means something, that one of the ladies must have said something to El Wombat, and thus begins the most boring Nancy Drew Mystery ever. After about ten minutes, La Villana cops to the fact that she visited El Wombat in his room the night before. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? Nothing, apparently, because Nancy Drew immediately backs down and is all, "Oh. Huh."
In the meantime, El Wombat meets with the women individually:
The producers free Chris Harrison from the closet they've been keeping him in all week so as to announce that it's time for El Wombat to begin la ceremonia de las rosas. Chantal is the only one safe, so there will be five more roses handed out. And then they shove Chris Harrison back into his trunk until next week.
Rose #1: La Medica de los Tube Socks
Rose #2: St. Emily
Rose #3: Britt (who?)
Rose #4: Shawntel
Rose #5: Michelle la Villana
Which means that Jackie is headed back home despite some crazy editing that all but guaranteed La Villana's departure. I'm telling you, he's going home to meet the La Villana family, and then, AND ONLY THEN, will the producers free him from that particular nightmare clause in his contract.
Ever the gentlewombat, he escorts Jackie back to the Sobmobile, where she admirably maintains her composure. She does spend a little time wondering why she fell short, and there's no one there but a cameraman whom I doubt will be the one to tell her that in the end she just wasn't as valuable to the producers as La Villana was. But good news! Glee has returned! You always have Lea Michelle to go home to and emulate some more!
Next week, Anguilla! And jealousy! And crying! And rain! And people talking about connections! So not that much different than this week, when you really think about it.
The Bachelor airs on Mondays at 7 p.m. on ABC. And you should think seriously about getting some therapy.
This post originally appeared on the Hearst site Chron.com.


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This is only a small lick of what's in store in The Art of Monsters University, which arrives in bookstores this June, just a few days prior to the film's release. Boy, is that ever going to be an amazing book.
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Remember when we were younger and simply enjoyed the show! In hindsight, I actually realize dynamics of the film(s) affected me, although I wasn't thoroughly conscience of it at the time. The broadcast premiere of "West Side Story" was an event! I can still recall the excitement in my house, of it airing for the first time, over the course of two nights.
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In the wee hours of the morning DC Comics blanketed any one who "Likes" Marvel Comics with their timeline for upcoming films. I was having a bit of insomnia, and happened to catch it in my peripheral vision, while posting "Happy Birthday" to friends on Facebook.
Cousin Stevie's Memories – Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" in Boston
Stevie Wonder is taking "Songs in the Key of Life" on the road! He initially announced the tour about a year ago, but dates for the road trip, hit the Internet just last month. I got the news via http://insideplaya.wordpress.com about a week or so ago! I didn't recall having heard about it before – then I spoke to a fellow Wonder lovers, and they too said they hadn't heard yet either. I am generally the one to hear about major music events among my immediate family and friends — then our cousin Stevie told us that he wanted to write something for The Museum of UnCut Funk. His inspiration, to talk about his memories connected to the album, made me begin to think of mine…
Superman Retires – Mr. T Steps Up!
At the annual Superman Day Parade, Superman announces his retirement. Not everyone in the crowd is pleased. Seems like Superman has been ducking Mr. T and he is not hearing it. Let the trash talking begin!
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The hip talk, cool threads and big afros of the Blaxploitation movie craze crossed over into 1970's comics books, resulting in the creation of a number of new characters like Luke Cage. Cage, the most recognizable character from this period, was a cool, fly, down to earth brother from the hood who always tried to do the right thing. Swagger, style, a way with the ladies and an ass kickin' for the man. He was the complete badass package.


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When you're preparing for your baby's arrival, it's easy to get caught up in getting absolutely everything, even if you don't need it. There are plenty of things you can buy secondhand, but for a few necessities, it's best to invest in new, quality products.
If you're loading up on baby products, these are worth splurging on:
1. Crib
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It took nearly 30 years for crib safety standards to be updated, and . Millions of cribs have been recalled in the last decade for everything from drop-sides to poor hardware — dangerous features that proved fatal in some cases. If your family passes down a crib to each generation, you may want to forgo this family heirloom for something new — and very likely safer.
2. Crib mattress
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Firm, clean mattresses are best for new babies. In fact, some research suggests a connection between secondhand mattresses and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), according to .
Older crib mattresses also may have chemicals like BPA that may be hazardous to your baby. Those not cleaned thoroughly or not kept in a cool dry place could harbor bacteria or fungi growth. And, as not all cribs are created equal, you may find one you inherited isn't the right fit for your crib. If you get a mattress that doesn't fit snug and tight, ditch it immediately to avoid huge safety risks posed by gaps.
3. Car seats
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This may be one of the biggest purchases for your new little one. You can't even leave the hospital with your baby if you don't have a properly installed car seat. Safety standards for them are updated often. The American Academy of Pediatrics of which seat is best for your child.
You'll be able to tell if a car seat is too old by checking the user manual for the expiration date. If you're inspecting a used car seat and can't find the date or you find that it has expired, move along. Buying a new car seat is worth the investment! Don't waste your time with hand-me-downs here.
4. Breast pumps
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For breastfeeding moms, investing in a breast pump can get exceptionally pricey. Some new parents look to family and friends who have a decent one handy. Unfortunately, you put your baby at risk for contamination from mold and viruses by accepting a used one. Even with a sterilizer, you may not actually be able to .
If you're worried about the cost, remember that breast pumps are , so getting a new one should come at no cost to you. Also remember you can stick with a manual breast pump — which is much cheaper than its electronic siblings — or try hand expression or exclusive breastfeeding, if those work out for you.
5. Play yard
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Whether this is your baby's primary sleeping setup or just a place for your little one to hang out sometimes where you can keep an eye on him, you should skip the secondhand ones. went into effect in 2013, and unless the used one you're eyeing was made after that, and you're checking for product recall updates, make sure you grab a new one.
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Just like play yards and cribs, there are newer safety standards for strollers and carriages that older models may not meet. The most recent rules for strollers and carriages. Many strollers purchased since then are mostly likely still being used by their original owners. If you've inspected a stroller thoroughly and checked the Consumer Protection Safety Commission , you may find a gem. But for the safety of your child, and to give you peace of mind, splurge on a brand new one.
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Heated arguments about the installation of a left turn lane. Problems with setting the security questions on a government e-mail account. These are the small fires that rage in the chests of municipal employees in a mid-sized Northeastern town, and they drive the plot for a series of sketches by Small Men, a duo of Upright Citizens Brigade veterans Neil Casey and Will Hines. We caught up with Hines to learn more about quiet desperation and tiny victories in the world of angry neighbors, petty tyrants, and true believers.
City Paper: First of all, can I just say that I love that your e-mail address is email@example.com? You must have been an early adopter.
Will Hines: I'm 40, so when I got my first e-mail address, it was at a company in '93, and they just did first initial and last name, and it worked out to "whines." And I felt like that was the universe making a pretty good joke that I should keep it going as long as I could.
CP: I read that you spent three years working for small-town newspapers. Where were you when you did this, and what's the craziest thing you saw happen at a municipal government meeting?
WH: I worked in Ridgefield, Conn., which is a 20,000-person town in a very tony, posh part of Connecticut. I covered the zoning board, which is land use, and the craziest thing I saw was a woman who wanted to build a second home on her property. All of the neighbors signed a petition to try to stop her, so she took Polaroids of all the illegal businesses they were running in their homes and publicly exposed all of them at a meeting and threatened to pursue getting all those things shut down unless they backed off their petition — which they did. It was super dramatic, and also just super heady and angry. Like, they were all neighbors, and they just hated each other so much, and she had just gone through a divorce and was basically out of money and just pissed off at the world. It was awesome.
CP: I cover local government here in Charleston, and it's amazing how riled up people can get talking about zoning variances and skateboarding bans. Why do you think that is?
WH: I mean, this is very much what inspired me and Neil to write the show. The reason they get riled up is that it's their lives. Outwardly, it's very funny because there's people being passionate about what seem like mundane issues of property and law, but when you're up close, these are the things that affect their everyday lives. If the government takes two feet of your property to put a sidewalk, that's super-personal, and someone's gonna get riled up. If someone is not gonna be allowed to put up a mailbox where they want to put their mailbox, that matters to them more than what Obama says about healthcare in California. So we're all animals, and we're very protective of our territory.
CP: I think you're spot on. And I think that's part of what makes a show like Parks and Rec, the intensity of those hyper-local conflicts. Do you think there's something inherently funny about municipal government?
WH: Yes, funny and surprising, I suppose. People giving a shit, people sharing a lot about the small matters of their lives, is funny and good material for a stage show, because it's passionate and silly at the same time. Also, I think Neil and I, since we do a lot of comedy, we both deal with people being aloof and sarcastic a lot, ourselves included, and we wanted to write a show about people who are painfully earnest at all times, kind of as an antidote to the sarcasm we live in. We wanted to write a show of people who care about things, instead of a show of people who are above it.
CP: What does it mean for your characters to be "small men"?
WH: "Small men" means either that they are petty and territorial or that they are super-concerned with the small details of their lives. We have two actors who are mad that beer commercials aren't masculine anymore. There's two zoning officials arguing about a traffic light. A father and his coworker arguing whether his son's band is a waste of time. Big feelings about small issues is what we're trying to go for.
CP: Have you gotten any feedback from people who work in city government, positive or negative?
WH: Yes, one city official from Yonkers liked the show so much that he came up afterward and suggested other civic issues we should mention in a sketch. He was like, "I can't believe you guys aren't talking about curb cuts," meaning how much the city lets you have entries into a road. It just seemed like such a specific thing. And we did add in a line about curb cuts. Anybody who works for a city, we'll give them free tickets to our shows. Only four people have taken me up on this, so I'm not worried about getting scammed. Just get in touch with me, and I'll verify it. Anybody who gets in touch with me who works for the city, I'll get into the show.


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In This Case, It Is Better To Buy Than Rent
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Imagine this: 42 years ago, you lease a state-of-the-art rotary phone. For a reasonable $29.10 a month. And you still have that phone.
If you're the probably sweet-82-year-old-grannie-down-the-street Ester Strogen, then you don't have to imagine.
The total cost of leasing the phone? Over $14,000. Ouch.


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it is a super cute book about a little boy who imagines up various scenarios (mama, what if i were a big, scary ape?) and his mother patiently and creatively reassures him that she would care for him no matter what (or who) he was.
we had no idea how special it would come to be.
pretty immediately when noah was admitted into intensive care at seattle children's he was given tons of fluids, which made him extremely puffy. we wanted so badly to talk to him, for him to hear our voices, but we ran out of things to say pretty quick. we also had jelly-brains and coming up with any collection of words that made a lick of sense was rare. reading became an avenue to communicate with our boy. and i love you, stinky face was one of the stories noah heard as he slept.
sometimes i changed the words to i love you, wonky head.
after reading it at noah's place when we put him to rest there, the book was put away and i had no intention of reading it again. it felt like noah's special story. or maybe it was just because i was afraid i'd get too emotional if i read it again.
then a few months ago i realized those were kind of stupid reasons and i really wanted to share it with miles. it's a sweet story and miles deserves to hear it too.
so now miles is hearing the same i love you, stinky face story (multi-daily). and as i read it i'm always reminded of noah. it's a tender, albeit small, thing these brothers can share.
the story is also my mantra for how i want our children to know love and acceptance.
"but mama, but mama, i didn't get accepted to college. will you still love me then?" no question.
"but mama, i don't want to be in choir or play football." fine with me. i'll look forward to supporting you in whatever you decide to try.
"but mama, but mama, i'm gay." great. now, where did you want to go for lunch?
every parent has hopes for their children, and john and i are no different. jesus-following, generous, and loving to others are all values we desire in ourselves and our children. but we believe it's of utmost importance to cultivate an environment where each of our children knows without a shadow of a doubt they are loved without condition. that's on us. (and if you secretly asked any of our children which one was "the favorite" it's our hope they all would answer, "me.")
my love for each of my children is as unique as they are.
my heart breaks that i will never know the boy and man noah would've grown to be. would he get thrilled by the siren of a fire engine? would he hate mushrooms like his daddy? would he use his life to make a positive difference in the world? well, that i know. and that's a resounding YES. i'm infinitely proud of noah and love him without borders. and always will. he did no wrong in my eyes. the only thing i'm disappointed in is that he wasn't here longer. but that's not his fault. he's my boy and is perfect. forever and ever amen.
i'm eternally grateful that i get to watch miles become his own sweet-one right before my eyes. every day i learn more about who he's created to be and i'm in love. he laughs on the swings, playing the piano and when daddy throws samson's toys. when he gets excited he shakes and screams, "AHHHH!!!" he prefers to drink from adult cups. he hates the pack 'n play. he shows affection by putting his forehead on mine and closing his eyes. he is my heart. and there's nothing in the world that will ever make me love him less.
not even if he were a terrible meat-eating dinosaur.


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This episode has knitting and a re-cap from the Australian Sheep and Wool show in Bendigo.
Please let me know if there is any information or details you would like after watching the episode. I will not have any links this time.
Happy watching!
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MARenales training workshop aimed at end-users. A pure "MAR to MARk€t" activity.
Holding the line for the dissemination of R&D outcomes directed at end-users, a new training workshop has been celebrated involving agroindustry and other stakeholders in areas where water management is related to Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR), as well as partners from the MARSOL project. The participation and satisfaction of farmers are remarkable, who state "finally somebody remember us". The conference was in Segovia province (Spain), 9-11th March, as the previous one MAR4farm.
Presentations and a final movie premiered in the event are already available (external website, to be posted here soon)
MARenales movie: http://www.dina-mar.es/post/2015/04/10/NEW-MAR-MOVIE-TECHNICAL-SOLUTIONS...(SPAIN).aspx


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All Films.All Above Board.NOW INCLUDES TV SHOWS & TV LISTINGS
A man inherits a mountainside farm belonging to his family, and tries to put it back into use. He is unaware that his ancestors had been feuding for centuries with a neighbouring family, and when he falls in love with their daughter, the ancient rivalry erupts once more. Drama based on Edna O'Brien's novel, starring Matt Ryan and Lara Belmont


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Is it possible to live in a world without hate?
So much has changed over the years,
But the human heart moves at the same rate,
Pushed by love, laughter, anger, and tears.
Do they not see an errand's true worth?
Pointless emotions cloud the mind,
Smearing blood and innocence on the earth.
In reason and logic the truth you may find.
How then, do we see in the dark?
By putting feelings aside like the fictional spock.
Humanity's future does not lie on an Ark.
With advancement alone our potential unlocks..
Or do religion and happiness have a part to play?
Will love and light illuminate the way.
Love cannot exist without its mirror.
And as love grows, its opposition comes nearer.
Do you suggest then we live as hollow?
The loss of humanity cannot follow.
But evolution has shown us quite clear.
Abandon your love, and the fate of King Lear.
Can you march with a greater purpose in mind?
One that leaves no human behind.
One that transgresses our social construct,
One that creates a new piercing duct.
We are equal, but are we the same?
Some have brains that cannot be tamed,
Open yourself to truth's true aim,
Humanity's survival is the only game.


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Serves: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
1 cup pumpkin purée
1 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp lemon juice (about half a lemon)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 (8 oz) container mascarpone
Whipped Cream Topping
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup mascarpone
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbs sugar
1. With a mixer, beat sugar and pumpkin until combined. Add all other filling ingredients, except mascarpone, and mix until smooth. Add mascarpone and mix until combined.
2. Place mixture in a prepared crust (I used a store bought graham crust). Bake on 350 degrees for about 55 minutes, until filling is set. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack. Allow to cool completely (at least one hour).
3. For whipped cream, combine all ingredients and beat until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes. Serve on top of cooled pie.
Recipe adapted from Epicurious.com.
It was another one of those days where I had mascarpone (happens a lot) and no idea what to do with it. I was at the grocery store and with my handy Epicurious app looked up mascarpone. This was the first recipe that popped up and I knew I had to try it. That was a great decision. This is DELICIOUS and incredibly easy thanks to my handy dandy hand mixer. The picture is a little off because I wasn't patient enough to let the pie cool completely but it was tasty none the less. I also realized I should have made the whipped cream right before serving because my stiff peaks became not-so-stiff after a while in the refrigerator. Again, not the prettiest thing on the planet but DELICIOUS. You should definitely try this. It's a bit of a combination of pumpkin pie and cheesecake. It has the flavor of a cheesecake while having the consistency of pumpkin pie. That's a pretty great combination if you ask me.


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You know that your phone can already do so much and now you can pay with it! I activated mine at a Verizon Wireless store by getting a SIM card. The experience was a good one with excellent customer service. I had never been in a Verizon Wireless store before that I can remember, but if I have issues with the app in the future for some reason or my phone, I will definitely go back.
How can you get started with using Isis Wallet app?
Basically, to be able to use the Isis Wallet app you will need one of two things:
- A smartphone with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology
- An enhanced SIM card which is designed to store and protect your payment information
- Then you can just simply download the Isis Wallet app from the App Store on your phone
Where can you use it?
- Anywhere that contactless payments are accepted, which is basically hundreds of thousands of locations across the country, including Jamba Juice, Macy's, Toys R Us, Coca-Cola vending machines, etc. To see if there's a location by you, click here. Like Isis Wallet on Facebook to see what all is going on and any updates they may post about.
What is so great about the Isis Wallet app?
Something beyond payments is unlocking great savings for users, including free smoothies from Jamba Juice, McDonald's, Toys R Us, 50% back from New York City taxi rides when you pay using American Express, and $1 back to you every time you tap to pay with your American Express Serve card. The Isis Wallet app is only supported through T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T. It also supports American Express, Chase, and Wells Fargo cards, or you can simply sign up for American Express Serve prepaid card that you can fund from any bank account. The really neat part is that when you sign up for the prepaid card, you'll receive an initial $25 balance to put towards your purchases.
What I like best about the Isis Wallet app:
I took advantage of the money off groceries at participating store locations. Isis Wallet makes purchasing online so much easier, because it's an easy and fast click directly from your phone by downloading the free Isis Wallet app! You can easily get this on your phone too, just by going to the Pay with Isis website to see if your phone is Isis ready. The Isis Wallet is very easy to download, as it can be found at the Amazon Store directly on your phone's app setting. I enjoyed the savings I used with grocery shopping items. Using the Isis Wallet app is much easier to use, because you don't have to use your wallet and dig through your purse.


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This blog is all about the highs and lows of a writer stumbling blindly towards the publication of his first novel. Looking back, it's difficult to pick out the high point so far. Was it when I finished the Emperor's Elephant and realised I could actually write a book, even if it was a flawed one? Or when I completed the rewrite after binning 80,000 words of the original and sensed I had created something good? Or maybe it was the day when Stan told me Simon had made an offer for it that was meant to chase everyone else away and I had to ask him to repeat the figure twice.
Well Thursday topped them all.
For the past couple of weeks Simon and his team have been trying to round up endorsements for the back cover of Caligula from writers with proven track records and major followings. We've had knockbacks from some of the biggest names in historical fiction. It's hardly surprising. Writers are usually busy writing, why should someone take time from their own novel to read the work of an untried unknown? Where is the incentive in promoting a potential rival's work?
On Wednesday, Simon was about to sign off on the cover. There would be lots if interesting empty space where the endorsement quotes were supposed to go.
On Thursday morning he sent me a message which read: 'Something to cheer up your day' and five minutes later I was doing cartwheels around the office.
Manda Scott's superb Boudica books shed light on the life of Britain's most legendary heroine and on a time which I know from experience is incredibly difficult to capture from the few historical sources available. She is hugely knowledgable, hugely talented and, I now know, a very nice person.
To have someone of Manda's stature say anything about Caligula would have been amazing, but this?
'Douglas Jackson takes us by the hand and heart and leads us into the crazy, power-soaked world of Caligula, maddest of the mad Roman emperors - and in doing so gives us an insight into the man behind the madness, the fragile, bloody balances of power and the depths to which men were forced to sink simply to stay alive. It's light and dark in equal measure, colourful, thoughtful and bracing. A worthy addition to the world of Roman historical fiction.'
It was one of those wonderful moments when you sit back and think: 'Is that me she's talking about?'
I had to read it about three times before it sank in. There was more of the same and Manda found hidden depths in Caligula I didn't realise were there: things I had subconsciously been vaguely aware of, but not consciously trying to achieve. David Robinson, the Scotsman's literary editor, made the same kind of comments, but about different areas of it, and I'm beginning to realise that Caligula is no longer my book. It belongs to, and my writing will be interpreted by, anybody who reads it. They will make their own judgments on things I've written that I barely thought about at the time.
Not everyone will like Caligula, I understand that; Rufus inhabits a cruel, unforgiving world that won't be to everyone's taste. But there is a theme emerging in the feedback from those who've read it. So far, not only have they enjoyed it - they think it's special.
On Thursday I also finally completed the rewrite of Brothers in Arms ... I have a feeling it may be special too in an entirely different way. But more of that another day.


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Advice regarding sourdough baking in hot weather
Janedo currently has a nice entry on her blog about sourdough starter feeding and sourdough baking during the heat of Summer. (It's in French, and I haven't checked the English version.)
Anyway, Jane offers some good things to think about as the weather heats up. (It's 106F where I am today.)
Here is a link:


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Merchants have not been mandated to accept EMV cards nor have issuers been mandated to issue EMV cards, so the full migration to EMV will likely take years and perhaps even decades, and therefore EMV chip cards will continue to have magnetic stripes into the foreseeable future so that they can continue to be used at magstripe only terminals.
However, if a card is swiped on an EMV terminal, the terminal software must parse the three-digit service code from the Track 1 or Track 2 data and examine the first digit. If the first digit of the service code is a '2' or a '6' indicating that the card is a chip card, the terminal must not normally allow the transaction to be processed using the magstripe data, but rather must prompt the merchant or customer to insert or tap the card instead.
An appropriate message such as "SWIPE NOT ALLOWED FOR CHIP CARD – INSERT CARD" should be displayed on the terminal. (This message is defined by customer and their POS vendor.)
There are circumstances where swiping an EMV card or manually entering an EMV card number is allowed. If the transaction cannot be completed by reading the chip card, either because the chip or chip reader is inoperable or there are no mutually supported applications between the card and terminal, then the magstripe may be read and used to complete the transaction. If the magstripe cannot be read, then the card number may be manually keyed. Transactions performed in this way are called fallback transactions, and they must always be authorized online and marked as fallback in the authorization request message.
Where possible, it is best practice to prompt for PIN if the card has a PIN associated with it and a PIN CVM is preferred within the card's CVM list, especially since some card brands have fraud liability shifts tied to PIN entry. However, there are circumstances where not prompting for PIN or allowing for PIN bypass makes business sense.
- Many merchants only have merchant-facing terminals today, and the cardholder must hand their card over to a clerk or server to process the transaction. PIN entry is not currently possible in these environments, and PIN CVMs would not be enabled on these terminals so that PIN prompting do not occur.
- Many merchants do not require signature today for low value transactions that qualify for the VISA Easy Payment Service (VEPS), MasterCard Quick Payment Service (QPS), etc. PIN entry is also not required for these transactions, and the terminal must dynamically disable the PIN and signature CVMs for these transactions so that PIN and signature prompting do not occur.
During the early stages of the migration from signature to PIN, many cardholders may not be aware that their credit card has a PIN, or they may just not remember it. In order to avoid unnecessarily hindering card acceptance, terminals may for a limited time support a PIN bypass feature to allow the cardholder to skip the PIN prompt. In this case, the "PIN entry required, PIN pad present, but PIN was not entered" bit in the TVR must be set, so that the issuer can decide whether or not to approve the transaction accordingly.
There are several non-EMV transactions that still use EMV functionality, such as voice authorizations, incremental authorizations, refunds, etc. For these non-EMV transactions, it is not necessary to perform the complete EMV transaction flow, but rather after the Read Application Data step is complete and the Track 2 Equivalent Data (Tag 57) has been obtained from the chip, the terminal aborts the flow by sending the GENERATE AC command to the card to request an AAC.
If desired, the terminal may continue the flow through the Offline Data Authentication, Processing Restrictions, Cardholder Verification, and Terminal Risk Management steps in order to help reduce potentially fraudulent non-EMV transactions. These optional steps normally just set bits in the TVR which is sent to the issuer to determine the disposition of the transaction, but since these are non-EMV transactions, the TVR would not be sent to the issuer. Therefore, a local decision would have to be made as to whether or not to continue with the transactions.
Store and Forward (Deferred Authorization) occurs when an online authorization is performed after the card is no longer available. Merchants performing store and forward authorizations must send the authorization request within 24 hours of the original transaction.
When a chip card is used for a store-and-forward transaction, the POS terminal requests an ARQC. It then informs the chip card that it cannot go online and requests a TC. The chip card will respond with either a TC or an AAC. If the response is a TC, the transaction is offline approved and does not require online authorization, so it is just added to the batch for settlement. If the response is an AAC, the transaction is not offline approved and does require online authorization, so within 24 hours the terminal must send an authorization request that includes the original ARQC rather than the AAC, and if online approved it must be added to the batch for settlement.
In addition to specific card brand receipt requirements, the following are additional items for EMV transactions:
- APPLICATION PREFERRED NAME (EMV Tag 9F12) if available, or else print APPLICATION LABEL (EMV Tag 50).
- APPLICATION IDENTIFIER (AID EMV Tag 9F06).
- APPLICATION CRYPTOGRAM type ("TC" or "AAC") followed by the contents of the APPLICATION CRYPTOGRAM.
- Printing of the Signature Line is dependent upon CARDHOLDER VERIFICATION method used for the transaction. Print either a Signature Line, "PIN VERIFIED" or "NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED".
- Indicate the entry method used: (S) Swiped, (M) Manual, or (C)Chip.
Broadly speaking there are three levels of EMV certification, each which build upon the previous and which have different impacts to different parties in the payments ecosystem. "Level 1" certification as relating to the physical and electro-mechanical interactions between the chip and the device, while "Level 2" certification relates to the EMV kernel which is typically embedded within the device firmware. Level 1 and Level 2 certifications are the concern of the terminal manufacturers. Technically these are the only levels of certification defined by EMVCo, but often times "Level 3" certification will be referenced: Level 3 certification is simply an equivalent if informal term for the card brand certification which is required of the payment application.
Not necessarily. It is expected that the EMV terminal, which is certified as part of a "Level 3" card brand EMV certification, will include support for a kernel configuration without PIN as a supported CVM. This approach would allow a merchant to retain a bill/check presenter model but still receive some benefits from the Counterfeit Fraud Liability Shift.
Primarily the same as they do today. If the CVM is PIN, then the cardholder should be prompted for gratuity just prior to PIN entry. Also, it is still allowable to print tip and signature lines on the receipt even if the CVM was PIN, in case the device doesn't support tip entry or the merchant just prefers that approach.


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We love to eat goat meat and whenever we visited Kim's brother we would always came back with an esky full of goat meat. He lives at Aramac and had a nice little herd of goats. Once we started the free range pork business we decided to offer goat meat as well, so that meant we became goat breeders with our own little goat herd.
We've gradually built up numbers by keeping our own females and occasionally bringing in some live nannies from Aramac. In the meantime we ate the odd goat from our neighbour. No we aren't into goat stealing, Kim would help him kill one or two and we'd get some of the meat. This meat was much nicer than our own goat meat (my apologies to any customers reading this). For some reason that I am unaware of (although I am positive that's what he told us), we had thought his goats were Anglo Nubian, which is a duel purpose breed - meaning good for milk and meat. For the last twelve months or more we've been trying to get an Anglo Nubian billy. We drove all the way to Kingaroy once to pick up one but when we got there we discovered that they were another totally different breed, British Alpine, and when I googled them (at the farm) it stated that they were not suitable for the tropics. We decided not to take them, but because we'd travelled so far he gave us a whether of very dubious age. We ended up eating him and he too was very tasty.
So back on the trail of getting our hands on a billy. The next time we rang about one, the breeder bred Anglo Nubian and Kalahari Reds. She had one of the latter available and seeing as we desperately needed a bully we took him instead. All this while we kept asking our neighbour for one oh his billies. Finally just after we got onto another Anglo Nubian billy, our neighbour sold us a nanny with a billy kid. The Anglo Nubian we bought was a totally different looking animal to the neighbours. When I mentioned this to the neighbour he was quite emphatic that his breed were definitely Saanen! We have been looking for the wrong breed the whole time!
And now we have lost the little billy kid to some sort of predator. I don't think we are meant to have a Saanen. The funny thing was that when we went to buy the goat that turned out to be a British alpine, it was the colour of it that made me double check the breed - Anglo Nubians happen to look more like a British alpines, and nothing like saanen!
Further to the story about our Saanen nanny that is kidless.....She's not terribly quiet and I would see her with her bulging udder and feel sorry for her, but I could never catch her to do anything about it. The other day I went out to the goat paddock and she had her head stuck in the fence. I grabbed a dish and milked her out. Everyday she gets her head stuck so I've been milking her out every day. Then I decided to give the milk to one of our poddies who hasn't been drinking the calf powdered milk and is a little bit sick looking. The little goat drank the goats milk straight away. Makes sense really.
We have 8 poddy goats at the moment and I had thought about trying to see if the nanny will take one of the kids so maybe I should see if my sick little one will bond with her and her with it.
They are cute when they are like the above photo, but not so cute like the below one. I have also had to banish them from the house yard as they have stripped every plant they could reach and managed to get under my bird netting in the garden!
They are cute when they are like the above photo, but not so cute like the below one. I have also had to banish them from the house yard as they have stripped every plant they could reach and managed to get under my bird netting in the garden!


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LAHORE: [23-Dec-2014] The Chairman of Pakistan Awami Tehreek Dr Tahirul Qadri
has written a letter to the Chief of the Army Staff, the Director General of Inter-Services
Intelligence, the DG Military Intelligence, Joint Chief of the Staff Committee,
the President of Pakistan, Prime Minister, all the chief ministers, governors, foreign
ministry and interior ministry suggesting measures for the elimination and control
of terrorism. The Letter has been released by PAT Central President Dr Raheeq Ahmad
Abbasi. The letter suggests different ways and measures to check the root cause
of the rise of terrorism in the country and gives a clear guideline to end this
menace once and for all. The letter says that it is high time that we all through
collective measures check this rise as it is a danger for the very existence of
the country. Giving suggestions Dr. Tahirul Qadri has said that
Central President PAT Dr Raheeq Ahmad Abbasi said that Non-seriousness of Shareefs
Government is evident from their latest act of taking back application for house
arrest of Malik Ishaq, the leader of banned outfit and letting him free on an occasion
when whole nation is demanding arrests of such elements. It proves that Shareefs
Govt has sympathisers and supporters of extremists in its own lines.


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Acts 1 Lexham English Bible (LEB)
The Preface
1 I produced the former account, O Theophilus, about all that[a] Jesus began to do and to teach, 2 until the day he was taken up, after he[b] had given orders through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen, 3 to whom he also presented himself alive after he suffered, with many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking the things about the kingdom of God. 4 And while he[c] was with[d] them,[e] he commanded them, "Do not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for what was promised by the Father, which you heard about from me. 5 For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now."[f]
The Ascension
6 So when[g] they had come together, they began asking[h] him, saying, "Lord, is it at this time you are restoring the kingdom to Israel?" 7 But he said to them, "It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when[i] the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest part of the earth." 9 And after he[j] had said these things, while[k] they were watching, he was taken up, and a cloud received him from their sight. 10 And as they were staring into the sky while[l] he was departing, behold, two men in white clothing stood by them 11 who also said, "Men of Galilee,[m] why do you stand there looking[n] into the sky? This Jesus who was taken up from you into heaven like this will come back in the same way you saw him departing into heaven!"
Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas
12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain that is called Olive Grove[o] which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.[p] 13 And when they had entered, they went up to the upstairs room where they were staying—Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas son of James. 14 All these were busily engaged with one mind in prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus and with[q] his brothers.
15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (and it was a crowd of persons of about one hundred twenty at the same place) and[r] said, 16 "Men and brothers, it was necessary that the scripture be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit proclaimed beforehand through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus, 17 because he was counted among us and received a share in this ministry." 18 (Now this man acquired a field for the wages of his wickedness, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines spilled out. 19 And it became known to all who live in Jerusalem, so that that field was called in their own language[s] "Akeldama," that is, "Field of Blood.") 20 "For it is written in the book of Psalms,
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Ideally located on the scenic Antrim coast, only 26 miles from Belfast and close to Larne, the Ballygally Castle faces the soft, sandy beaches of Ballygally Bay. The Castle dates back to 1625 and is unique in that it is the only 17th Century building still used as a residence in Northern Ireland today. The hotel is reputedly haunted by a friendly ghost and brave guests can visit the 'ghost room' in one of the towers to see for themselves.
The 54 bedrooms at the Ballygally Castle are full of character and charm. Beautiful, original beamed ceilings, combined with tasteful contemporary decor, add to the welcoming atmosphere. From the beautiful Antrim Suite, with its spectacular panoramic views to the new Garden wing and the original period rooms, uniquely shaped by the castle's imposing architecture - the choice is yours.
Set within the Castle walls, the contemporary Garden Restaurant overlooks the Castle grounds and offers an excellent lunch menu as well as a choice of Bistro menu or Table d'hôte menu for dinner. Our chefs prepare only the best of local produce to provide a wide range of culinary delights. The Sunday Grand Buffet is served weekly for Sunday lunch in the magnificent River Room, with views over the beach and bay towards Scotland. The Ballygally is also the perfect spot to treat yourself to our famous afternoon tea.
The Ballygally Castle has a wealth of recreational activities within easy reach and can serve as the perfect base for exploring this stunning area of natural beauty. Carrickfergus Castle, the world-renowned Glens of Antrim and the famous Giant's Causeway are all close at hand. Those wishing to explore on
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MacMice announces Warehouse Blowout Sale
MacMice is offerring up to 50% to 75% off on selected products in its summer clearance sale, which includes a large assortment of scratch, dent, or overstock products from across the MacMice and DVForge lines, including iPerches and iPerch Pluses, PodPerches, DVBases and DVBaseTi's, minimice, GPerches, examples from virtually the entire MacMice and DVForge product lines, as well as offers unique surplus items, including computers, monitors, and VESA LCD mounting products.
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FWIW, I have reservations about dealing with MacMice:
That thread is part flamewar, but also contains some VERY scary admissions of dishonesty in Jack Campbell's own words. (The guy behind MacMice and the fake-rumor site MacWhispers, apparently created just to promote Mr. Campbell's ventures.)
More info here:
Mr. Campbell's latest venture does seem to sell and ship actual products—so make up your own mind—but he himself admits to lying in his business—and makes no apologies when caught. Even some of the claims about his product details seem to be intentional lies: he says his PowerBook holders are custom-built. But they are clearly just plate-holders that can be found for a fraction of the price at craft stores. When confronted with this, he said he "engineered" a stronger hinge capable of holding a laptop, and had it built by the plate-holder company. Not true—those plate-holders can carry more weight than a PowerBook already. He's also lied about having met with lawyers who don't exist, invented email addresses for them… even registered business web sites under false names. Then he was turned down for a job at Griffin, and retaliated by writing a fake review at MacWhispers claiming iTrip is the worst FM transmitter—the opposite of other reviews. (Remember that Griffin is a competitor of MacMice—and Mr. Campbell hides the fact that he runs BOTH MacMice and MacWhispers.) He defends his business by saying what a great team he's assembled, and how his employees depend on him, and then in the same thread he bemoans the fact the he and his wife must do everything right down to packing boxes, because they can afford no help. Basically, he'll say anything that sounds good. This is not evil as much as a treatable disorder, I believe. I still wouldn't give him my credit card.
Posted by (Word of warning) in Irvine, CA on August 24, 2003 at 1:58 AM (CDT)
He claims a massive, years-long conspiracy against him—so if you wish to keep a truly open mind, you should read only his OWN posts in that thread. His own words are plenty to scare ME away from any of his many business ventures (some of which have landed him in jail in the past).
Note that although I question his integrity, he does have a genuine sense of style and pride which certain of his products show. I think he could do well as part of something he did not himself run, and wish him no ill will. I think some kind of treatment or counseling could really help him turn over a new leaf.
But having been convinced myself of just HOW extreme some of his dishonesty has been, I thought this ought to be passed along.
Judge for yourself—I have no first-hand facts.
Posted by (continued) in Irvine, CA on August 24, 2003 at 1:59 AM (CDT)
I ordered from MacMice several months ago - the price seemed fair, the item was delivered very quickly, and I was happy with it.
I've never met Campbell and have no particular ax to grind here, other than the fact that in principle, I'm offended by sleaze, especially when it masquerades as high-minded public service. The author ends this anonymously submitted heap of condescension, innuendo, and character assassination with the caveat, "judge for yourself - I have no first-hand facts." Apparently, the poster has no factual basis for his comments. He's just passing along something he read on the internet (that well-known source of unimpeachable information).
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We Need Evidence, Not Anecdotes/
By Dr. Hannah Reid
Natural ecosystems are widely acknowledged to be important in helping the world's poor secure food, water, shelter, energy, a safe environment in which to live and work, and a livelihood. Ecosystem services are also increasingly recognised as key tools for helping people adapt to climate change. Crucially, it is the poorest and most vulnerable communities in developing countries who are likely to be hit worst by the impacts of climate change. These are often the same people that rely most on natural resources and ecosystems for their livelihoods. So it seems obvious that any effort to help vulnerable people adapt should take into account the importance of ecosystems and their services. It is perhaps surprising then, that such approaches do not receive more attention in national and international climate change policy and planning processes. This may in part be because of the lack of 'solid' evidence demonstrating the merits of such ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation (EBA).
What are ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation?
Examples of EBA include preserving wetlands to regulate floods, protecting watershed forests to provide cities with sustainable water supplies in the face of erratic rainfall and melting glaciers, conserving genetic biodiversity to secure future food supplies under changed environmental conditions, and planting or protecting mangroves and coral reefs to ameliorate shoreline storm damage. In addition, EBA can provide multiple livelihood and societal benefits, such as more sustained access to natural resources, and carbon sequestration to help tackle the root causes of climate change.
Moving from stories to science
Anecdotal case studies recounting the merits of EBA abound. But for EBA to gain stronger policy traction, we need more than stories. Critical analysis of the various social, economic and environmental costs and benefits of EBA in comparison to other adaptation options is needed. The 9th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation will run a session on ecosystems specifically addressing how to measure these issues better. Without such evidence it will be harder to justify the application of EBA. Hard infrastructure-oriented approaches such as damns or dykes come with political kudos and the simplicity of a single contract, and new technologies such as the use of genetically modified organisms have powerful lobbyists. The competition for limited adaptation funding and support is tough even though some of these alternative adaptation 'solutions' can even work against nature by constraining regular ecological cycles, which in turn can lead to 'maladaptation' by increasing medium- to long-term social vulnerability. So we need to get better at making the case for EBA.
Securing the evidence
Much evidence on EBA effectiveness already exists and is dispersed across a range of related fields, such as natural resource management, disaster risk reduction, dryland management and agroecology. Work to synthesise this evidence has revealed that EBA-relevant interventions are generally effective.
There are, however, large gaps in knowledge, and new research is needed to fill these gaps. In particular, few studies analyse two comparable sites – one with and one without EBA – or a 'before and after' situation in the event of a dramatic climate change impact such as a cyclone. Similarly, there are few case studies that closely examine who benefits from EBA among vulnerable communities and across broader scales. There is more evidence from some ecosystems (such as mangroves) than others (such as mountain, marine or grassland ecosystems). Knowledge on the limits of EBA and the timescales and boundaries in which it can be applied is also minimal.
When it comes to evaluating value for money, few studies provide a quantified economic assessment of the costs and benefits of EBA compared with other approaches. Such economic data can be difficult to obtain but can strongly influence decision makers when it comes to adopting a new approach. The studies that do exist show that EBA projects can be cost effective, and if you consider the full range of benefits they provide, tend to be better than hard infrastructural approaches to adaptation. But data from more than a few isolated case studies is needed.
One of the best quantified examples is 20 years old. In 1994 the Vietnamese Red Cross spent roughly US$1.1 million rehabilitating and protecting 12,000 hectares of mangroves in Vietnam. The investment saved donors what could have cost US$7.3 million a year in dyke maintenance. It has had other benefits too. Some 7,750 families benefited from the project, many of whom boosted their incomes by selling the seaweed, crabs, shrimp and molluscs that thrive in the mangroves. By eating these, people increased the protein in their diets. And during the devastating Typhoon Wukong in 2000, project areas remained relatively unharmed while neighbouring provinces suffered huge losses in lives, property and livelihoods.
Influencing policy
Rich and poor countries are increasingly having to make plans to address climate change. Guided by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Least Developed Countries have developed National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs), and all countries are now developing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Many nations have their own independent plans or policies too. Vietnam has over 200 laws, policies and strategies addressing climate change and disaster risk management.
Stronger evidence on EBA effectiveness will help policy makers and planners make more informed choices about which approaches are most appropriate in designing and implementing emerging climate change responses. It will help them assess the conditions under which EBA works, and what benefits, costs and limitations ecosystem use provides compared to other adaptation options.
Of course, improving the evidence base doesn't necessarily automatically lead to policy change. Advocacy and capacity building may be needed to infuse EBA measures into wider policy, planning, funding prioritization and international discourse. Equally, policy change may not be sufficient to influence practice on the ground – a key challenge for Vietnam with its plethora of climate change policies and plans. But if the evidence is there, at least it's a start.


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Wall Street Women 2012: Rising Stars
Traders Magazine Online News, November 29, 2012
Today, we spotlight up-and-coming 2012 Wall Street Women award winners: Lisa Cavallari of Russell Investments and Christy Oeth of Knight Capital Group. The director of fixed income derivatives at Russell and the director of corporate compliance at Knight are this years winners of the Rising Star awards.
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This is First time in the History of Malayalam Film that two Star Kids Brother and sister who are paired in a Movie as Hero and Heroine. Parvathy Ratheesh Daughter of Veteran actor Ratheesh and his son Pranav ,These are the star kids.Parvathy's debut movie is Madhura Naranga, she played opposite to Actor Kunchacko boban which is also the first directorial Venture of Sugeeth.
Still this is not a confirmed news But according to the sources Paravathy Ratheesh and Pranav will be the part of Director Sujith's Movie which is titled as Vakku .Shooting is already began in Kerala . Madhu Ambat handles the Cinematography of the movie Vakku.Tamil Actress Anu haasan is also in the cast.She is the niece of Ulaganayakan Kamala haasan a cousin of Suhasini and sister-in-law of Mani Ratnam.


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Edsal Black Steel Shelving, 78″(H) x 48″(W) x 24″(D) with 5 shelving unit is a product which can be customized to save your home storage space. This multi-functional and easy to adjust shelving unit can be assembled vertically as well as horizontally. The frame is made of steel which makes it very strong and it is with black finish for resistance to corrosion. It can hold up to 5000 pounds with a capacity to hold up to 1000lbs if the weight is evenly distributed in each shelf.
- The unit can be easily assembled even without any complicated tools. Installation is even easier with the instructions written in the user manual which comes with the package.
- The space between shelves is adjustable and gives you plenty of storage space to accommodate anything. With this adjustable shelving unit you don't have to worry anymore about the lack of storage space.
- The unit is multi-functional. You can arrange it horizontally as well as vertically. If vertically assembled you will be able to create a tall 5 level shelving unit. You can install it horizontally to create one shelving unit with three shelves and one shelving unit with two shelves.
- It is very sturdy and can hold up to 5000 pounds. Each shelf can hold up to 1000lbs if the weight is equally distributed.
- This Shelving unit is affordable when compared to the price of similar products in this category.
- The wire shelf can be installed either like a flat storage surface or like a tray to prevent things from off.
- The wire shelf hardly gets dust and it is easy to clean.
- The rack is made of wire mesh hence if you place small objects it may tend to fall through the hole.
Installation and setup: It is very easy to assemble even without the user manual and it is even easier if you follow the instructions. Without any complicated tools you can set this up very fast. Do not forget to add the plastic ends at the bottom and top which is added for protection. It has 8 corner pieces which is 2 for each corner. The wired shelves slot into these pieces and keep everything sturdy. The unit have a two-piece design hence you can assemble it horizontally as well as vertically. If vertically assembled you will be able to create a 74″(H) x 48″(W) x 24″(D) unit. You can install it horizontally to create one 36″(H) x 48″(W) x 24″(D) shelving unit with three shelves and one 37″(H) x 48″(W) x 24″(D) shelving unit with two shelves. You can also adjust the space between shelves and put any of the shelves at any place. You can install the shelves upside down to make a flat storage surface or facing up to form a tray with a small rim to prevent the items kept on it from falling off. When you want to move from one place to another it is easy to disassemble and reassemble the whole unit. The box comes with: Five Shelf, wire, 48″(W) x 24″(D), 8 Post 37″ (H), 10 Beam, 48″ (L), 10 Brace, 24″ (D), 4 Post coupler and Assembly instructions
Look and feel: This 5 level shelving unit is made of steel frames and it is very strong. It has a black finish for resistance to corrosion. The color is more like a gray/silver. The material is lighter than you expect for similar heavy duty units and when assembled together it is strong enough to hold up to 5000 pounds and it will not bent or sag. It has wired shelves with an approximate. 1-7/8″ x 3-3/4″ grid. You can keep smaller objects in cardboard boxes to prevent them from falling through the wire. It has plastic feet for protection. It is strong enough to hold up to 1000lbs weight per shelf if the weight is evenly distributed.
Lifetime and warranty: Edsal Steel Shelving unit is sturdy and have a good life. The product has a one year warranty from the date of purchase.
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1825: Russia and Great Britain sign a convention on the borders between their American colonies. The result is still seen on the map as the border between Alaska and Canada.
1835: On this day Elias Lönnrot, a Finnish scholar and a doctor, writes the last letters in the preface (the letters were E.L.)and sends the manuscript of Kalevala to the publisher. This day, February 28, is celebrated now as the Kalevala day, Kalevalan päivä. There is probably no need to explain what is Kalevala, but why do I write about this day in a Russian history blog? First, Finland was a part of Russia when Lönnrot wrote the epic. Second, Kalevala is also the national epic of Karelians. Third, my wife sometimes tells me (with an approval or disapproval, I never understand) that I am a Finn. Then she watches at me and adds: "or an Ugrian". She probably means an ogre, but it doesn't really matter. And, fourth, it is just a great reading. The day is celebrated in Russian Karelia and St.Petersburg. For an unclear reason, the Petersburgians celebrate the day two weeks later (old style calendar? or just natural slowness?).
1921: The Kronstadt rebellion begins. The navy sailors, who had been one of the main forces supporting bolsheviks during and after the November revolution, grew annoyed by the politics of the dictatorship of the proletariat, by the devastation and havoc caused by the Civil War. The same causes resulted in multiple peasants' revolts. On February 28, sailors and workers of Kronstadt, the crucial naval port near St.Petersburg, started a rebellion under the slogan "For the Soviets without bolsheviks". The rebellion began with the adoption of a resolution, which included 15 demands, like new elections to the Soviets, freedom of speech, right of assembly, right to form trade-unions, amnesty for all political prisoners, abolition of the activity of political parties in the army and of the armed detachments of the political parties. The rebellion was headed by Stepan Petrichenko, a scribe from battleship Petropavlovsk. Soon, there were 14,000 supporters in Kronstadt. Navy officers, usually hated by sailors, joined the rebellion. On March 2 a revolutionary committee was formed. On March 4, the bolsheviks officially named the events in Kronstadt a mutiny. The storm was scheduled on March 8, but the attack failed. On March 16, at night, a new storm started with a mass artillery fire. About 50,000 troops attacked Kronstadt and about every fifth of them was killed. The rebels had to leave the fortress and flee to Finland. Stepan Petrichenko, the leader of the sailors, also escaped to Finland and lived their until 1940, when he was expelled to the USSR, arrested and sent to a labor camp, where he died soon. Many historians say that the rebellion became the turning point towards the totalitarian state.


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Beckett: A Celebration
Krapp's Last Tape
La dernière band, suivi de Cendres, pièce radiophonique. Paris: Éditions de Minuit [1960].
First edition in French of Krapp's Last Tape, in a translation by the author and Pierre Leyris, and the radio play Cendres, in a translation by Beckett and the French author Robert Pinget.
Lammot du Pont Memorial Book Fund
Krapp, ou, La dernière bande: Opéra. Libretto by Samuel Beckett and score by Marcel Mihalovici. Paris: Heugel & Cie, 1961.
Commissioned by the Bielefeld (W. Germany) Opera Company, this opera contains Beckett's text of La dernière bande with a musical setting by the composer Marcel Mihalovici.
Cover illustration by Jacque Dupont.
Gift of Sir Joseph Gold
La dernière bande, [with] Lettre Morte, by Robert Pinget. [Paris]: Les Éditions de Minuit, [1960].
This joint publication with Lettre Morte, by his French contemporary Robert Pinget, includes photographs of the 1959 Paris production of La dernière bande.
Gift of Sir Joseph Gold
Krapp's Last Tape. Harold Clurman Theatre (New York), 1986. Poster by Jan Sawka
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|retaining wall ready for stucco work
|door frame removed for new french doors
|a kitchen cabinet removed so we could
fix an outlet
I am hiding in my sewing room as much as I can. :-)
There are little spots around the house which are done, and so pretty. We found some adorable American folk art figures when we went to Jacksonville and they are in our bookcase right now. Let me see if I can get a picture of them-I'm having some trouble with Blogger and photos right now.
These little figurines are made by Harold Turpin of Kent WA. Each sheep or goat is different, and they are covered with wool which I think is super special. Turpin also creates buildings but those are too big for our house. We are charmed by this black sheep and the billy goat.


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I paid a visit to my local Big Lots today in hopes i would find something to use my
20% off coupon on. Well i found alot more than i expected! They had a whole shelf of Seventh Generation Diapers for $8.00 a pack! Add my 20% off coupon to that and i paid $6.40 a pack! I bought 8 packs!!!
I usually pay $50 for a case of 4! That's 1/2 off or 2 cases for the price of 1! That's the best deal i have ever found on diapers. So check your local big lots, perhaps they will have a shelf full as well.


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Haven't done a "Books I've Read Recently" post in a whiiiiile so I'm thinking about breaking this up into two parts since I have been reading, really!
I was looking forward to reading The Archived by Victoria Schwab simply because of its premise. The dead are called Histories and are kept in a mysterious realm called The Archive. Plus the action of being a keeper and wrangling Histories? Sold. The book did not disappoint! It took me a little bit to get into it, but after the first few chapters I could not put this book down. Plus the heartbreak for Mac and her little brother was so heart-felt, I could relate.
I decided to read The Sky is Everywhere after hearing so much about it on twitter. AND I'M SO GLAD I DID! This book is sad. Like way sad. It has all the feels. But I could relate so much to the situation that Lennie's in and of course I loved the music aspect of this book. I didn't care for the handwritten notes that were scrawled between chapters (but I'm sure that was just me) and I understood why they were there. Lennie's confusion is so real that you can't help liking her and feeling for her situation.
I wanted to read the third Heist Society book Perfect Scoundrels because
my new WiP has a heist in it. So it was kind of for research, but I
really liked the feel of this addition to the series. We get a lot more
of Hale (all the swoons!) and his family life, and the con was the most
interesting of the bunch. It was different than the other cons in the other books and had
a lot more emotion involved in it. I think it was definitely the best
of the series.
Overall, I recommend all of these books. They are some of my faves and I think people can find something they like in all of them!
What have you read lately that you've loved?