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That Christianity gives joy and breadth is also a thread that runs through my whole life. Ultimately someone who is always only in opposition could not endure life at all.
"What is perfection in love? Love your enemies in such a way that you would desire to make them your brothers … For so did He love, Who hanging on the Cross, said 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'" (Luke 23:34)
To live without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a steady struggle for truth – that is not living, but existing.
Evil too, will always be part of the mystery of the Church. And when we see what men, what the clergy have done in the Church, then that is nothing short of proof that he [Christ] founded and upholds the Church. If she were dependent on men, she would long since have perished.
Certainly, it is difficult to make the demands of the Gospel understandable to secularized people. But this pastoral difficulty must not lead to compromises with the truth.
This week I shall concentrate only on 3 events, to highlight the seeds of the West's decline, primarily, although one will touch slightly on Novusordoism, as is par for the course.
There were many significant events no doubt but 3 caught my attention more than anything else. The most significant event, bar none was Donald Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia, on his first foreign trip, then the Manchester bombing. As Donald Trump made his way to the Vatican - a side-issue for his part - I shall touch on that a bit as I noticed something worth commenting.
The trip to Saudi Arabia was indeed very disturbing on many levels, and should not be defended by anybody who supports Trump - as I do. Selling $350 billion dollars worth of weapons to the main supporter of ISIS and Jihadis is surely no way to bring peace, or to help out the Christians of the Middle East, as Donald Trump pledged to do during his campaign.
It was clear to anybody who put some thought behind Donald Trump's actions that the sole purpose of the trip was signing that mega-deal. Having visited the Muslims, he then had to visit the Jews and having visited both the Jews and the Muslims, it would have looked bad had he not also visited the Christians, who believe it or not Bergoglio and his cohorts in the Vatican are supposed to represent.
The absurdity on show in Saudi Arabia was breathtaking. Here we had Donald Trump speaking out against Islamic terrorism in the home of the financiers of much of it, targeting Iran which actually allows Christians in its lands - something Saudi Arabia does not - as some kind of terrorist mastermind even though Iran is possibly the most peaceful nation in that region, and the one actually helping Assad fight ISIS and other Jihadis, while at the same time also attacking Assad, as though the people Assad is fighting in Syria are not the very same terrorists that Trump claimed needs to be fought. There was not a word of condemnation for Saudi Arabia or Israel, both countries which have been instrumental in terrorism over the past 2 decades, and here I do not only count state terrorism, in which table both those countries make the top 5 list globally.
In other words, Donald Trump has no intention whatsoever of helping the Christians in Syria or anywhere else against Jihadis. That is the conclusion we must draw from these.
The only good thing I can say about Trump with regards to his trip to Saudi Arabia and Israel is that he is at least not ashamed of humiliating himself for the sake of his countrymen as I sincerely doubt that Trump cares much for the Saudies, but he was willing to go through all the shenanigans on account of all the jobs the weapons contract will creat in the U.S., and he was willing to put up with zionists in order to keep his place as president in the U.S., since it seems impossible to be elected in the U.S. while opposing the zionist project.
While in 'the Holy Land', there was a terrorist attack in Manchester, and it would seem as though the media in the U.S. was so focused on demonising Trump that they did not even bother to switch towards covering it until it got embarassing. To be fair, I cannot blame them, since terrorist attacks of various kinds in Europe have become commonplace and are barely worth reporting on anymore.
In fact, the only reason I bring it up is because this attack once more exposed to anyone willing to see why the emotionalised, secularised, contracepted, aborting, irrationalised West is on a path to self-destruction.
First we had the 'shock'. "Oh, think of the children!", as if there is anything shocking about Islamists attacking children at a rock concert. Of course, even before the shock, I am sure we had been treated to cries of "this has nothing to do with Islam", no doubt before anyone had even confirmed that it was an Islamist attack. So we don't know anything about it, or about the one who carried it out, but the only thing we can be sure of whenever a bomb goes off, is that it has nothing to do with Islam, even when those carrying it out specifically claim to be doing it in the name of Islam.
Then we had the hypocrisy: We are supposed to get all up in arms when British people get killed, when the U.K. is supporting and arming Islamists in Syria to do the very same thing that took place in Manchester. Oh, irony of ironies, it turns out that the father of this particular Jihadi had actually fought against Gaddafi in Libya as part of an Islamist outfit funded by the British. In other words, the mentality is: It's okay when we arm Jihadis to main and kill children in North Africa and the Middle East, and anywhere we damn well please, but if they turn against us, we must pretend to be shocked!
You will forgive me if I have no sympathy for the British, whose government has no problem paying for the killing of untold unborn children in the U.K. or the killing of untold born children abroad - these are the same people who arm and train the Saudis so they can kill poor Yemeni. As if that was not enough, the response by the rulers of that Atlantis-to-be then have the nerve to attack those who point out that the Islamisation of the U.K. is not the way to bring about order. They claim that these terrorists "want to divide us". One would have thought that if you live in a country in which one of your citizens is willing to blow up a concert full of children at a decadent rock concert, the country is pretty much already divided. According to these mindless rulers, one...
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Swords, Super Moons and Shanghai Tunnels
Last weekend was a crazy scene in Port Townsend Washington.
My training partner and I attended a seminar on the traditional 54-movement Tai Chi sword form, and nailed the last part of the form. It's beautiful, stylish and lots of great techniques are involved. As usual, our instructor Michael Gilman taught the class in great detail and the form is a gift to practice and explore for years to come.
But Saturday was also "Cinco De Mayo", a terrific evening for margaritas and Mexican food.
- And it was also the "Super Moon", a rare night where the full moon was closer to the earth than usual, and craziness was sure to break out.
Port Townsend, along with San Francisco was one of the earliest West Coast seaports. It's where all ships had to clear customs to enter Washington State, and the town is flanked with Victorian houses and ancient brick buildings.
Long ago, high pressure water cannons were used to wash a long stretch of hillside into a marsh that was filled to provide room for the town. Here's the cliff and what's left of the hill:
As a result, the ground is very unstable and there is worry that the sediment could "liquefy" in an earthquake emergency. It's not a happy forecast, as the West Coast is due for a major quake in the future.
So several of the roads and sidewalks have been torn up and are being re-fitted with structural supports which probably won't help much.
However, it did expose some of the "Shanghai" tunnels that were probably used for smuggling and other nefarious crimes as referenced by this website:
"Most of the buildings in the Downtown business district are the originals and many still connect to the underground tunnels that were once used to shanghai witless sailors."
Here's one view:
All very interesting, but sometimes history and modern-day events collide...
So my wife and I proceeded to put it in party mode, we were up at one of our favorite bars in town and there was a great rock band playing late into the evening.
After many, many Beers and vodka drinks, we went into the outside hall where the restrooms were near the entrance to the bar.
Then the weirdest thing happened, and I chalk it up to the Super Moon and the Shanghai tunnels:
As I walked out of the restroom, I looked across the hall to where my wife had been standing.
Except now, there was a guy grabbing my wife and trying to drag her through a door that we had never seen anybody use before.
Seriously, he had my wife by one arm and the back of the neck, and I heard him say "Come on in little girl, I'll show you what's down here"...
This all happened very fast; the guy was propping the door open with his shoulder as he pulled my wife, and I stepped up and palm-slapped the heavy wooden door right next to his head. I hit the door so hard I thought I might have cracked it, and he let go immediately. I looked down the stairway and saw two other guys on a landing halfway down. At the same time, an employee from the bar must have seen what happened and walked over. Everything ended quickly and the three guys left through the door several floors down.
I took this picture of the stairway, which we had never seen anyone use before:
I don't know, these things often happen when you least expect it.
It's probably good that I hit the door instead of the guy's face, it probably would have killed him.
7 comments:
- Zacky Chan said...
Whoa, I can't even imagine the adrenaline surging through you when you threw that palm strike, thank the gods you saw that all in time. I can't believe that happened in PT. Well done dude.
- May 9, 2012 at 5:33:00 PM PDT
- Dojo Rat said...
Well, the guy was obviously way more drunk than me...
- May 9, 2012 at 8:44:00 PM PDT
- Fou-mar said...
Well worth the wait on your story from last blog.
- May 10, 2012 at 1:45:00 PM PDT
Right, because you can break a door or kill a person by slapping them.
- May 11, 2012 at 3:05:00 AM PDT
- Dojo Rat said...
It was better to kill the door that night...
- May 11, 2012 at 7:30:00 AM PDT
I'm glad your wife is okay.
Also, I am pleased to see that you are finally drinking vodka.
Well done, sir. Well done!
- May 12, 2012 at 6:22:00 AM PDT
- Dojo Rat said...
We call it "medicine"
- May 12, 2012 at 8:32:00 AM PDT
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Amir Khan has for years pleaded with Floyd "Money" Mayweather for a fight, and now the way is clear for that to happen in September.
Mayweather has repeatedly told Khan to prove himself first against top-notch opposition, and over the weekend, the 28-year-old Brit felt he did just that.
But Khan had an unexpectedly tough time in getting a unanimous points victory over American Chris Algieri in New York on Friday.
Khan thought it would clear the way for him to take on the welterweight king, but Mayweather has just cause to have doubts.
Rather than showcase his talents, Khan did not impress against Algieri, who is limited in skills and power, although he has plenty of heart.
Khan was hit far too easily and often to give Mayweather sleepless nights.
But then again, perhaps Khan's unimpressive showing will encourage Mayweather to make the match because he would hate to go out on the sole loss of his long and distinguished career.
Mayweather easily outpointed Manny Pacquiao last month in Las Vegas in the richest fight in boxing history to take his precious perfect record to 48.
Khan has insisted loudly and boorishly for years that he has the tools to beat Mayweather, but judging by his struggle to overcome Algieri, the brash American won't even have to break a sweat.
Apart from the obvious huge payday Khan can expect, the chance to make a name for himself and upset the pound-for-pound king in his farewell fight is a huge motivator.
Even though Khan is not worthy, Mayweather may still select him by default because the other contenders lack commercial appeal. Another Brit, Kell Brook, is the obvious choice, but he is far too dangerous for Mayweather to risk getting in the ring with. Nor has Brook much profile in the U.S. An obvious match for Khan would be to take on Brook, but the risk of humiliation by an early knockout is far too great.
Tim Bradley, Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia could get the nod from Mayweather, but none has the marquee value to generate as much pay-per-view revenue as Khan has.
It would be another lucrative match, but a one-sided victory for the 38-year-old champ is the most likely outcome.
Even Khan's trainer, Virgil Hunter, does not give his fighter much chance. When asked how he sees a pairing with Mayweather, he claimed that Khan's youth and hand speed will ensure he "gives a good account of himself."
Hunter stopped short of categorically backing his man to win. Hardly a ringing endorsement.


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This is a made a card for a little girl who has just turned one.
I used the cute duck stamp from the Easy Events set. I didn't want the sentiment below the image, so I used my basic black marker to ink the image part of the stamp and then stamped it. I did it three times to have them swimming in a row. I was trying to line them up, but it didn't quite work. In the end I think it looks quite effect like this. I also coloured them with markers. I love the way the embossed background gives texture to a card. I would really have liked to include the number 1 on this card to show that it was for a 1st birthday, but I didn't have anything I could use. Memorable Moments would be perfect for this and is on my wish list.
Stamps: Easy Events, Itty Bitty Banners
Ink: Lucky Limeade
Markers: Basic Black, Wisteria Wonder, Daffodil Delight, Pretty In Pink
Card stock: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
DSP: Lucky Limeade from In colours 2011-2013 DSP
Other: Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, Scalloped Edge Punch
Thanks for stopping by and for your comments.
Saturday, 6 October 2012
Three Little Ducks
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I am thrilled to announce that I have been one of the very lucky ladies chosen to be on The Hobby House Design Team and today is challenge day for the brand new Hobby House Challenge Blog. The lucky winner will get a massive £25 of Hobby House vouchers to spend in their shop - yum yum.
I love these Kenny K pre-coloured die-cut toppers which means no colouring for me and no pain in my hand - yay!
The recipe for the card is:
Alphabet Die: Tim Holtz Alterations - Typeset (Jill might still have this is stock so give her a call)
I have outlined the papers and image with Stormy Sky Distress Ink


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We are here in Mühlhausen, in the German state of Thuringia. It's a quiet place in the former GDR, and it feels a bit time-warpy. There are many abandoned buildings - East Germany has a big negative population-growth problem - but also a lot of very well maintained structures, often right next to one another. What I found really beautiful about the town, besides all of its half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets, were the ornately carved and ornamented doors.
The woodwork is really amazing, and it manages to survive the neglect that a lot of these buildings have suffered. Even with peeling paint and decaying wood, the handiwork is still striking.
It's a history that I feel like could be told in a very interesting way. There must have been some very talented woodworkers - not to mention the stonemasons who did the frames.
I love all the wide doors that lead back to alleyways or courtyards. Many I've seen have this cool double-round-top design within the seam between the two panels.


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The board, which regulates lawyers in England and Wales, also found that consumers were subjected to unfair sales practices, and in some instances uncovered cases of fraud and deception.
Whilst it said providers offering legal services should continue to operate, it warned consumers should be better protected through regulation along the lines of the legal services sector.
The decision on whether or not to regulate Will-writing and estate administration has long been debated. Currently, anyone can set up a Will writing service although there is no official regulatory body in place.
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Commenting on the findings, Chris Kenny, chairman of the Legal Services Board, acknowledged that many Will-writers and estate administration providers worked well and met the needs of their clients, but added:
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I FEEL RESTRICTED by the enormity of words that came before me and by the infinite amount of words that are sure to follow.
The expanse of humanity's thoughts, prayers and conversations personified on social media humble me and give me this feeling of restriction, as if anything I were to contribute into the universe would be submitted into the expanse of published words and then forgotten, shut away in a corner of the internet.
So, with my vulnerability shining on the first page of this blog, why don't I see where this goes, anyway?
I should also point out that while I gave this blog a name (a lengthy process in and of itself), I don't entirely have a handle on what will be discussed here – though that's the fun part, right? Let's figure that out together.
I'll give you an idea of what to expect from this blog:
- Anecdotes and meditations on running
- Actual meditations and thoughts on mindfulness and of being fully present in the present
- Musings on music, songs and recordings
- Book talk, creative writing, fiction, classic literature, cafes
I don't know what this is but I'm intrigued by the paths this blog will take and of figuring it out along the way. Ready to dive in?


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Well, it's that time of year again. E3 is here and with The Xbox Domain having been on the down low recently don't think we're going to be skipping all of the announcement glory that usually is E3. Today is the day of the Microsoft Press Briefing and it would be a serious crime if yours truly didn't cover it. Throughout the coming week we'll be posting as much info as we can. That secret "free hat" apocalypse ( I'm calling it) some have mentioned will concurrently be worked on as a few kinks are being worked out. Things are happening so be patient if you can. Until then, let the E3 Banaza roll.
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Well, I found it a bit frustrating. Out of 20 shots, the 4 pictures above were the only ones that I was happy with. I actually really love the photo of James- bottom left.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
instant film
Well, I found it a bit frustrating. Out of 20 shots, the 4 pictures above were the only ones that I was happy with. I actually really love the photo of James- bottom left.
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Nup no tips, keep doing what you do, I love how clued in you are re: photography Leanne! Very inspiring. They're all great pix, I like the one of James too. Hope all well xxReplyDelete
They look really they look really fun cameras...but for me after the indiscipline needed for digital, I think I would be too frustrated,....they are a cool look though. I am sure you will master the art quickly. XxReplyDelete
It does take some practice, Leanne, but you keep at it!ReplyDelete
I think all of these are great. I especially like the one on the bottom right.
Ha! No, this is why I will stick with digital over film - I don't like my potential odds. But they do have a wonderful look and feel - something you can actually hold in your hand and really appreciate.ReplyDelete
What a great gift! I would love an instant film camera but I take far too many 'dodgy' photos. I take about 20 photos of the same thing before I get a decent one. Enjoy and I hope some others have some tips for you. Melinda :)ReplyDelete
I know for one I hit that delete button many times. I wonder if that's a help or a hindrance. Wouldn't I spend more time on composting each image if I knew every click counted. Food for thought here. These look great. I love this size!ReplyDelete
I haven't thought about the instant film in a LONG time. I don't have $$ for camera stuff, so I really don't look. Keeps the drooling down. I think we're spoiled by the ability to just hit delete. It is however an awesome teaching tool. Immediate feedback. I don't have any suggestions, except maybe really trying to see the shot and taking an extra moment to "think" before making that click. I too like that shot of James on the bottom.ReplyDelete


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For most people, the Internet arrived sometime between 1993-1995, but it did not just miraculously come into being. It is a long story of an almost accidental evolution of a government-funded military experiment named "ARPAnet" into today's ubiquitous, commercial Web. Its evolution can be linked to ancient information-processing devises such as the abacus and travelling through the years to a series of rapid technological changes during the late nineteenth century--such as the typewriter, punch clock, cash register, and four-function calculators--that provided new ways of processing information. In the 1960s, a group of "anarchist hippies" from different organizations began realizing the potential which computer technology had for revolutionizing communication in ways that had not happened since the invention of the printing press over 500 years ago.
The ARPAnet
Worried that the U.S. was falling behind in terms of scientific achievement after the Soviet Union launched Sputnik on October 4, 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved the creation of the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). ARPA had as its state mission to keep the U.S. ahead of military rivals by pushing research projects that promised significant advances in defence-related fields. ARPA had several project offices that funded research in different areas depending on the changing priorities of the Department of Defense (Burman 2003). One of these divisions, the Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO) headed by J.C.R Licklider of Bolt, Beranek, and Newman (BBN) became a major funder of computer science in the United States and the driving force behind research into areas such as graphics, artificial intelligence, and networking.
One of Licklider's visions was to create an "intergalactic network" of computers and people. His influential 1960 paper "Man-Computing Symbiosis" was a revolutionary conceptual shift because it cast computers not as number-crunching machines but as an exciting new communication medium. After Licklider left ARPA for MIT, his successor, Robert Taylor, remained committed to Licklider's "intergalactic network" because it allowed ARPA researchers from around the country to access various computers in different locations (Abbate 1999).
Laying the Foundation of the Internet
Paul Baran of the United States Air Force-backed Research and Development organization (RAND) would help Lickliders' dream become a reality by creating what would become the foundation for the Internet. In 1962, Baran was commissioned by the Air Force to research a decentralized, survivable way to maintain control over its missiles in the case of a nuclear attack. Baran's final proposal was what was called a "packet-switched network."
Unlike the traditional network system which channelled information through one source to be processed and then routed somewhere else, packet switching essentially split large sections of data into little sections called "packets" that could be sent through different routes which all led to the same place. Upon arrival, information would be reassembled (Segaller 1998). Packet switching allowed dynamic rerouting--in other words, information could to be routed and rerouted quickly to any computer.
Baran talked to Robert Taylor of ARPRA who pushed the project forward by awarding what was called the "ARPAnet" contract to BBN. The team at BBN proposed that this network be composed of what was called Interface Message Processors (IMPs), or routers that were connected with modems that would process data packets. BBN chose Honeywell's DDP-516 to build the first IMP and, in 1969, the very first rudimentary peer-to-peer network was established when BBN installed the first IMP at UCLA and succeeded in transmitting the "l" and the "o" in the word "login" to Stanford before the system crashed. Hence, the first message on the Internet was "lo" An hour later, they were successful in transmitting the full "login."
Later that year, four major computers at major universities (UCLA, University of Utah, Stanford Research Institute, and UCSB) joined the network, with other universities soon following (Burman 2003). As the network grew, however, ARPAnet managers realized that the original system supported only client-server applications like Telnet and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and couldn't handle host-to-host connections. These limitations were overcome with the NCP, or Network Control Program, which allowed communications between different hosts running on the same network.
Becoming an ARPAnet user, however, was difficult. The first challenge for any potential user was getting access to the network. For a site to get an ARPAnet connection, someone would have to have a research contract with ARPA or had to pay the cost of setting up their node which, in 1972, might run anywhere between $55,000 and $107,000. When a site was approved, ARPA had to order a new IMP from Bolt, Beranek, and Newman, reconfigure the network to include the new node, and arrange with AT&T for a telephone link between the new node and the rest of the ARPAnet. Once a site was connected to ARPAnet, though, access to its controls was much looser (Abbate 1999). In theory, access within each site was to be limited to individuals doing work for ARPA, though few sites actually enforced that policy.
Many members of ARPAnet suspected that ARPA managers were aware that unsanctioned users were on the network and did not object. Unauthorized users who contributed improvements to the system were even tacitly encouraged. In fact, "science fiction lovers" mailing lists were apparently allowed to operate over ARPAnet provided they generated enough traffic to allow ARPA managers to observe the network's behaviour under the load. Another unofficial but tolerated activity was Michael Hart's Project Gutenberg, which made an effort to make historically significant documents available over the network. Hart was not an ARPA researcher but had acquired an account at the University of Illinois and began by posting the Declaration of Independence on his site's computer in December of 1971. Project Gutenberg is still in operation on the Internet to this day (Abbate 1999).
Once on the network, users had access to some of the most advanced computer systems in the U.S., but using it was difficult or unappealing, and new sites were given little direction on how to get started. In addition, navigating what was available on the ARPAnet was difficult because the network search tools that Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) users would later take for granted did not exist. ARPAnet, however, would change forever with the creation of "net notes" (later "email") created by Ray Tomlinson. Email quickly became the network's most popular and influential service, surpassing all expectations. Email was not included in the original blueprint for the network, and its success represented a radical shift in the ARPAnet's identity and purpose. The network was originally built to provide access to computers rather than to people, but email and emailing created a deeper level of community among ARPAnet users (Murphy 2002).
In 1972, ARPAnet was successfully demonstrated to the International Conference on Computer Communications in Washington in the presence of AT&T and other international telephone companies. In July, 1974, the ARPAnet was transferred to the Defense Communication Agency as an operational network where it continued to perfect protocols and expand the ARPAnet to function internationally by satellite links. Over the course of the decade, the ARPAnet, which was a single network that connected a few dozen sites, would be transformed into the Internet, which was a system of many interconnected networks, capable of almost indefinite expansion (Burman 2003).
Designing the Internet
NCP, the first standard networking protocol of ARPA (now called DARPA: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), was rapidly becoming unable to accommodate growing network traffic. Vinton ("Vint") Cerf and Robert Kahn created the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the mid-1970s, which added flexibility and sophistication to the network. In fact, the move from NCP to TCP/IP is considered by many people as the beginning of the Internet (the first use of the word "Internet" was in a 1974 paper by Cerf and Kahn on Transmission Control Protocol). TCP did more than just set up a connection between two hosts--it also controlled the rate of data flow between the hosts, compensated for errors by retransmitting lost or damaged packets, and verified the safe arrival of packets using acknowledgments (Segaller 1998).
Cerf and Kahn planned for TCP to replace NCP as the ARPANET's host protocol and be the standard host protocol in every subsequent network built by ARPA. They also proposed splitting the TCP protocol into two separate parts: a host-to-host protocol and an internetwork protocol (IP), which would become known as TCP/IP. IP would pass individual packets between machines and TCP would be responsible for ordering these packets into reliable connections between pairs of hosts.
In March 1981, Major Joseph Haughney announced that all ARPAnet hosts would be required to implement TCP/IP in place of NCP by January of 1983. The replacement became a major ordeal and Dan Lynch, a computer systems manager, made up buttons that read "I Survived the TCP Transition." After converting ARPAnet to TCP/IP, DARPA created a separate MILnet site equipped with encryption devices and other security measures to support their military functions while ARPAnet would continue to host civilian academic researchers. ARPAnet's military roots would continue to be downplayed and, in 1987, the supervision of the Internet was transferred from the Department of Defense to the National Science Foundation (NSF) (Abbate 1999).
Launching the Internet
As the Internet grew, its backbone network, ARPAnet, was unable to keep up. ARPAnet managers and the NSF agreed to connect the ARPAnet sites to the NSF's regional networks and have the NSFnet take over as the backbone of the Internet. NSFnet had higher-speed lines and faster switches, and it could handle more traffic. Since the NSF and DARPA were already operating their network services jointly, the merger would be relatively painless. During 1988 and 1989, various DARPA sites transferred their host connections from ARPAnet to NSFnet. On 28 February 1990, ARPAnet was formally decommissioned, the remaining hardware dismantled, and military operation of the Internet came to a close. Soon after the completion of NSFnet's new and faster T1 lines, Internet traffic increased rapidly, and its T1 lines are usually considered the tool which opened the Internet to the world (Burman 2003).
In 1990, Tim Berners-Lee at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) developed the next phase of the development of the Internet, the vocabulary of the World Wide Web, while the debut of the first browser, Mosaic (whose developers founded Netscape), provided easy access to information dispersed through servers all over the world by means of the Web's hyperlinks. By 1995, the Internet had grown into a new communications paradigm. It had started as a network offering file sharing, remote login, and resource sharing for a small group of scientists and had evolved into a global network accessible by anyone who had an ordinary telephone and a personal computer (Murphy 2002).
In 1995, the NSF privatized the Internet and contracted with several companies to carry most of its traffic. Today these companies, or Internet Service Providers (ISPs), include Verizon, AT&T, Qwest, and IBM. There are also smaller ISPs such as cable and DSL companies. Within these backbones are IXPs, or Internet Exchange Points, that allow networks to exchange data. For example, while Verizon and Sprint provide a part of the Internet's backbone, they aren't connected--they need an IXP to connect.
Currently, there are several organizations that oversee the Internet's protocols and infrastructure to ensure that information from one computer to the next can be can be understood. These organizations include The Internet Society, The Internet Engineering Task Force, and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Burman 2003). But while the framework of the Internet is carefully designed and cared for, the content continues to be extremely democratic and free.
Future of the Internet
The Internet's democratic nature has made it seen as needing careful regulation in countries such as China and India. However, as one scholar argues, the seemingly boundless freedom of the Internet is not guaranteed. Some scholars argue that the generative power of the Internet could be on a path to lockdown by Internet-entered products such as iPods, iPhones, Tivos which can't be easily modified by anyone except vendors. Instead of using personal computers which can run any program from any source without approval from a third party, we are entering a world where centralized approval becomes necessary. These scholars continue to assert that the Internet needs to remain "Wikipedia-ean" in which there are no clear boundaries between users and creators. If the Internet is to continue as an innovative means of collaboration, it will need to preserve its legacy of adaptability and its democratic nature (Declan 2007).
Whatever its future holds, the Internet sits at the centre of virtually all media crossroads.
-- Posted January 12, 2009
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Burman, Edward. 2003. Shift!: The Unfolding Internet Hype, Hope, and History. West Sussex, England: John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
McCullagh, Declan. November 28, 2007. "News.com Talk: The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It." News.com.
Murphy, Brian Martin. 2002. "A Critical History of the Internet." Critical Perspectives on the Internet. Ed. Greg Elmer. New York, NY: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Segaller, Stephen. 1998. Nerds: A Brief History of the Internet. New York, NY: TV Books.


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Your site content is bound to change over time. If your visitors have bookmarked pages, or are referencing old links on other sites, or in printed material, you could be losing valuable customers.
The Custom Page Redirect widget for Adobe Muse lets you automatically steer visitors to the correct location. The widget can be used in passive mode, where you just set the url and delay time, or with a preset message and countdown timer displayed on the page. The message text can be set to any typeface and link style.
Key features:
- Configurable timer
- Optional message preset with countdown
Quick start guide
Widget installation:
Download and unarchive the widget zip file.
Double-click the Custom Page Redirect Widget.mulib file to import it into Muse. Alternatively, you can use the Import button in the Library panel within Muse and browse to the file on your hard drive.
Using the widget:
Go to the Library Panel in Muse.
Open the Custom Page Redirect Widget folder.
Click and drag the Custom Page Redirect widget onto the design canvas.
Enter the page url to redirect to
Set the delay time
Optional: Click to enable the message preset and countdown timer
Full instructions for installing and using the widget can be found here: http://www.creativemuse.co/custom-page-redirect-widget-for-adobe-muse.html#installation-instructions


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One food you must try when traveling to… any given country in the world. I'm pretty sure everyone can name that one dish that tastes undeniably the best right where it comes from. Where the ingredients are local, where the food and recipe is rooted in history, local traditions and cherished by generations that keep it the way it was intended to be. We want to give you a list of each and every one food you must try when traveling to different parts of our globe. This one food you must try list in by no means complete, it is neither objective or extremaly professionally selected. This one food you must try list is an honest one – it is based on our experiences, on the blogs we follow and love and it is a genuine attempt to start a larger list. The list that would be completed by you, the people who travel the world, explore it and taste it.
Where does the idea of One Food You Must Try come from?
I love to travel – exploring the world, its different faces, the stories behind each stone out there simply fascinates me. But I also love to eat and I think foodie travels is one of the best ways to actually get to know the country, the traditions and the people. That is why I always try to stay away from the western chain bran fastfoods like MacDonalds when traveling. Not only because I trully think there are better ways to nurture yourself, but because I trust food (the local one) says a lot more about the country than many things you can find in travel guides. I came up with the idea after having prepared the deck on 10 STREET FOODS YOU MUST TRY TRAVELING EUROPE. I knew the challenge to collect specific foods from all over the globe was almost impossible. And it still is – that is why the list is incomplete and it is just an invitation reaching out to you! You too can contribute to the list by simply letting us know there is a food missing.
How can you contribute to One Food You Must Try list?
I believe things are better when prepared together – just like when you cook together you can have a lot more fun than being locked aways solitary in the kitchen, making the list of one food you must try together with you would be so much more fun. I encourage you to browse our deck, get the recipes and tell us what is missing from the list. You can mail your suggestions, let us know in the comments or simply let us know via our social networks. Any way is a good way as long as our list gets bigger better and more complete. The next edition of One Food You Must Try will be better because of you.
Where do we get inspiration from?
Traveling inspires everyone – and just like traveling inspires me to be a better, open-minded person, cooking and food inspires me to be a… happier person. I mainly get my inspiration from travels – not only my journeys as that is a relatively limited source of inspiration. I get my kick from your travels, too. From all the travels, journeys and experiences posted to Travel World Passport. Every country you visit has some special recipe I want to instantly discover. And a recipe I want to share with you! So go ahead and flood my with your ideas – that's one thing I can't get enough of. In the meantime, enjoy the presentation here and keep on traveling!
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The long awaited day of being tricked or treated finally came. Seth was excited to dress up and run around with friends. After school, we made roll-out cookies - always an experience! I waited too long to start them and had to recruit help from Seth and Drew to get them finished in time. We loaded 4 trays of cookies in my trunk, hopped in the car, and off we went (heading for our good friends, the Dennington's house - they throw a great Halloween bash!). After about the third NASCAR turn through our neighborhood, Drew reminded me that the cookies were in the back... oops! As we feared, the little lip of the cookie tray acted more like a ramp than a barrier and ghost cookies had hopped trays and were mingling with their little pumpkin cookie friends on the neighboring tray. Okay, so a little icing was smudged, but for the most part, they made the trip safely and they still tasted great! After the stress of finishing cookies on the fly... I was enjoying visiting with friends that were gathered, when Seth approached me with a worried face... "Mommy, I think I left my mask at home." I checked our costume bag (as we were going to get dressed there) and sure enough, no mask! So, after one more NASCAR run to the house and back, everything seemed to be going well. After a super dinner, the kids dressed up, put on their blinking pins, glow bracelets, and with bags in hand, headed out the door. Group picture time! Yeah right! Getting a picture of a dozen kids ready to run around and get sugared up is not the best time to take a group picture. We tried anyway, and then we were off. The kids had a great time and the Dennington's neighbors are the best at hosting Trick-R-Treat fun for the kids!
Karsyn amazes the crowd of cameras as she stands in the middle of the room and walks to mommy. She amazed Mommy too!
Karsyn goes for the good stuff. . . candy!
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Standard Penalties and Fees for Program Non-Conformance
Revised vice Memorandum of Agreement 2010, Amended August 2010
The National Triploid Grass Carp inspection and Certification Program (NTGCICP) has become formalized under the auspices of a Memorandum-of-Agreement (MOA) between the USFWS and Cooperating Triploid Grass Carp (TGC) Producers. This MOA was originally requested by Triploid Grass Carp Producers, and implemented through the cooperation of TGC-Producers, states, and USFWS Inspectors, to ensure that the NTGCICP functions with very high quality. Producers and USFWS Inspectors were concerned that a few non-conforming TGC Producers could someday damage the reputation of high quality TGC-Producers, and denigrate the integrity of the NTGCICP. Accordingly, USFWS entered into a NTGCICP review process that included substantial legal oversight. The USFWS considered the inputs from TGC-Producers and Inspectors, and brought findings and information before legal counsel (Department of Interior, Wash DC). The National Standards for the NTGCICP were subsequently revised to align with the tenets of the MOA, and thus strengthen the overall Quality Assurance of the Program. Among these revisions include another set of National Standards for the NTGCICP --- "Standard Penalties and Fees for Program Non-Conformance."
A number of changes in the triploid grass carp industry and the National Triploid Grass Carp Inspection and Certification Program (NTGCICP) have resulted in reductions in type A (diploid) failures over the last decade. Some factors identified as contributing to the reduced ploidy-failure rates include the following: 1) Implementation of an incremental penalty-fee structure for the NTGCICP to provide a disincentive for producers that did not conform to National Standards. 2) Producer use of flow cytometry to screen groups of larval grass carp to identify and cull grass carp sub-populations having greater than 10% diploids. 3) Refinements in grass carp screening and improved handling procedures at producer sites to improve QA/QC. The combination of these factors and others has resulted in improved quality control over the last ten years.
As the National inspection program has grown it has become necessary to refine the current standards to reflect changes in the industry since its inception. With the legal review of the program, associated with development of the MOA, and input from producers on the need for clear guidance on how to perform successfully in the program we have defined penalties that could be imposed for inadequate performance. We have updated the standards and defining guidelines for violations of the standards. The goal of the new regulations is to establish a platform that is rigorous enough to terminate undesirable participation of rogue entrepreneurs who do not meet the requirements of the NTGCICP. Therefore, the USFWS proposes a new set of quality assurance standards that involve fees and penalties, and can lead to termination of the MOA. The new quality assurance criteria have been given legal review and changes have been made that are considered to be reasonable and equitable. USFWS will work with TGC-Producers and States to ensure that the NTGCICP retains the highest integrity standards. The USFWS will enforce quality assurance aspects of the NTGCICP and ensure that quality control is consistent throughout the United States. All signatories to this MOA should recognize the significance of the changes being made to requirements within the NTGCICP, and make adjustments to their internal operational practices, if so needed, to meet the new conditions and requirements.
Failure Types (Click for more information)
1. Type A Failure
- Diploids found during a triploid grass carp inspection.
- The USFWS recognizes that a Type-A (Diploid) failure is inevitable, due to the complexity of operations and human error. Nevertheless, the USFWS must strive to enforce quality assurance programs that keep Type-A Failures to a minimum. Thus the fees start at higher dollar levels than traditional fees, and quickly accelerate to even higher levels. Moreover, repetitive Type-A failures in a calendar year will lead to inspection suspensions, change of MOA status to provisional, with further restrictions, higher fines and potential TERMINATION of the MOA.
Quality Assurance Fee Schedule for Type-A Failures is identified below:
|1st Failure
|$500 Fee & Warning
|2nd Failure
|$500 Fee plus 2-Work-Day Suspension Or $2000 fee
|3rd Failure
|$1000 Fee plus 10-Consecutive-Day Suspension Or $5,000 fee
|4th Failure
|$1000 Fee plus 30-Consecutive-Day Suspension Or $10,000 fee
|5th Failure
|Provisional status initiated $1,000 Fee and 30 day suspension or $10,000 fee
|Provisional Status
|$1000 fee and 30 day suspension or $10,000 fee per violation
See provisional status below. Each year the schedule for type A failures will reset unless the producer is in provisional status.
Question 1: "When does the First Year begin, for purposes of the MOA?"
- Washington Office Legal Guidance determined that year begins on the date when the MOA is signed by the last Signatory – this would be the date which puts the MOA into effect, or acknowledges the date of effect. Under normal circumstances the MOA will be scheduled for renewal on January 1 every three years.
Question 2: "How would a 2-work-day suspension take effect? Would a 10 or 30 consecutive-day suspension be dealt with differently?"
- The 2-day suspension, would involve the loss of Inspection and Certification Privileges for two regular (Monday thru Friday, but Non-Holiday) work days.
Example: If a TGC-Producer's second Type-A Failure occurred on a Thursday, the result would be as follows:
- Inspector reports Type-A failure on inspection checklist, and informs producer the non -compliance fee is due within 3 business days or collects $500-fee.
- Producer would acknowledge failure by signing the Verification Checklist for Triploid Grass Carp Inspections.
- Inspector departs site and notifies Supervisor in writing.
- Inspector notifies Producer with standardized letter of warning that subsequent failures would become more severe and could lead to termination.
- The producer addresses the letter of warning and replies back to the Inspector /Administrator detailing corrective actions to mediate the violation.
- An inspection could be rescheduled once identified lot had been retested.
- Producer's next inspection could be after 2-working days has lapsed.
- For Thursday scenario the options would be as follows:
- If no holidays, the next inspection could be Tuesday
- (Friday and Monday would be workdays for suspension)
- (Holiday on Fri, Mon, or Tue would adjust inspection to Wed)
The duration of 10-day and 30-day suspensions would be determined differently. USFWS determined that the suspension of inspection and certification privileges would be immediate, and remain in effect for either 10 or 30 consecutive days. These consecutive days include both weekend days (Sat & Sun) and holidays.
Non- Conformance Fee Option
If the producer chooses to substitute the failure fee for a suspension then funds would be due within 3 business days and will be placed into a separate fund for quality assurance. The Inspector will issue a letter of warning/concern to the producer. The producer addresses the letter of warning/concern and replies back to the Inspector /Administrator detailing corrective actions to mediate the violation. Once the non-conformance fee's are paid the inspection can be rescheduled within 48 hrs provided all conditions on the checklist are met and the identified lot of fish failing the inspection is rechecked.
Provisional Status
If a producer has five type A failures in one year they will be placed into a provisional status for the remainder of the MOA where the fines for type A failures are much higher. Each additional failure will result in a $10,000 fee, or 30 day suspension and a $1000 fee. Continued poor performance leading to five failures in any 12 month period remaining in the MOA could result in termination of the MOA. The producer can appeal the MOA Termination by writing to the original USFWS signatory-office, requesting a review of the decision. A tribunal process would examine the issues and render a decision. Performance of producers will be evaluated at the end of the MOA for adherence to the standards and maintaining an operation with good QA/QC.
Credit for Exceptional Performance
A Quality Assurance incentive program has been developed that will allow producers to earn credit to off-set the impact of suspensions or fees. TGC-producers that have an excellent history with respect to type A failures can gain and use Quality Assurance credits. Up to two QA-Credits can be carried into the next year, and up to one can be carried into the next MOA renewal. Producers can accumulate no more than 2 credits. This system will provide an added financial buffer for producers that generally do an excellent job but have a temporary glitch in their system. It would be the Producer's prerogative to save the QA- Credit or to use the QA-Credit to "freeze" the associated fees or suspension of their next Type-A violation at the same level as their last Type-A violation.
Producers with no failures for 35 consecutive inspections will be issued a letter of credit by the inspector that will be held on file. These earned credits can be held for the term of the MOA and be used to offset the penalties associated with a failure. The producer can choose to use the credit any time during the MOA to offset penalties associated with a failure except the fifth and final penalty in a given year that would result in placement of the producer in Provisional Status. When in provisional status the producer cannot use the QA credits to offset penalties associated with a failure. See Appendix 1 for examples of potential QA/QC credit scenarios.
2. Type B Failure
- Non-functioning equipment prevents the completion of a scheduled triploid grass carp ploidy verification inspection.
- Producers with aging equipment or even new equipment that suffers damage (lightning, power surge, water damage, etc) will on occasion have equipment failures that prevent completion of the inspection. This fee structure has been traditionally used to offset costs for the inspector's loss of time and/or realization of additional travel costs.
- The USFWS considered the traditional fee structure to be a sufficient negative-incentive for producers, and thus encourage them to invest time and dollars to ensure that ploidy readings are accurate and that equipment can validly distinguish between diploids, triploids, and latex-bead standards. Should the USFWS question the accuracy of readings the inspector will require the TGC-producer to "run" additional standards. If the producer's equipment fails to read the standards correctly, the inspection will cease until ploidy detection equipment is operating accurately. Producers will be issued a letter of concern for each occurrence of a type B failure. For the purposes of the MOA, the Type-B Failure (Equipment) fee structure will be as per scenario below:
- Failure-1 @ $100
- Failure-2 @ $200
- Failure-3 @ $300
- Failure-4 @ $400
- Failure-5 @ $500
- Failure-6 @ $500
- Each year the equipment failure schedule will reset.
- The Year will begin on the date the MOA was last signed, or determined to go into effect.
Definition of Type C Failures:
If an inspector arrives at the producers facility and the checklist inaccurately reflects the conditions on site the inspector will cancel the inspection and issue a letter of concern or warning defining the circumstances creating the non-conformance with the standards.(Example : Producer marks on the checklist that all fish have been individually tested and "poke " marks are visible . If the inspector arrives and sub-samples the fish and no mark is visible on fish the inspection will be cancelled.) A $500 fee will be collected to compensate the program for costs associated with travel and salary for the inspector. Inspections can be rescheduled within 48 hrs provided the condition identified in the letter is resolved. The letters will be retained on file for the duration of the MOA. If a clear pattern emerges of non-conformance with program standards this may be grounds for non-renewal of the MOA.
3. Type C Failure
- Certified Triploid Grass Carp or alleged 100% individually producer tested triploid grass carp are not in isolated vat 100-feet from Grass Carp production ponds.
- It is imperative that the Producer-Tested triploids and Certified Triploid fish be isolated from unscreened mixed populations of grass carp to minimize cross contamination.
- The isolation area for segregating Tested Grass carp should be a minimum distance of 100-feet from any fish pond. This helps to ensure undesired transfers of fish or other non-target species. Existing operations can opt to screen their grass carp holding building if in closer proximity to a pond. If a producer is developing new holding facilities for certified grass carp they will ensure that the building with holding vats are a distance of 100-ft from the production ponds. Prior to initiating an MOA, USFWS Inspectors will examine site conditions and measure distances of holding facilities from production ponds and distances for segregating fish lots to preclude cross-contamination. If an inspector observes uncontrolled movements of fish by birds or other predators, in the triploid grass carp isolation area the inspector will discuss situation with the producer and ask that a solution be developed.
4. Type C Failure
- Diploid and Triploid Grass Carp are not isolated from each other, and their tanks/vats are not labeled.
- Facility layout and fish handling procedures are generally different at all producer facilities and must be handled and assessed on an individual basis. Regardless of the building set-up, grass carp brought into the building are individually tested, and populations of presumptive 100% triploids are segregated for subsequent verification testing by USFWS Inspectors. It is important to establish handling procedures e.g. screening of tanks, and tank labeling, that minimizes accidental mixing of grass carp as different groups of fish are subsequently handled by personnel. This should generally not be a problem as issues will be identified during the initial assessment of the facility by USWFS Inspectors prior to setting up the MOA. If producers decide to change their handling procedures after establishing the MOA, the inspector and producer will need to reach consensus on the change to ensure that there is no negative impact on the integrity of the NTGCICP.
- Diploid fish found during the TGC-producer's ploidy test will be removed from the isolation area that holds certified triploids, (they may be temporarily isolated within a segregated labeled "diploid tank."). Diploid grass carp, or untested grass carp from ponds, must be located at least 6 feet away from vats/tanks holding alleged 100% producer-tested triploid grass carp, or the vats of certified triploid grass carp ready for shipment. Because the NTGCICP recognizes four different management populations, producers will need to consider appropriate management scenarios to isolate these populations.
- Producers are required to identify these populations using different tank labels supplied by the USFWS:
- USFWS Certified Triploid Grass Carp
- Presumptive Triploid Grass Carp (100% Ploidy Tested by Producer)
- Untested Grass Carp (fish from ponds)
- Diploid Grass Carp (Controls)
5. Type C Failure
- All presumptive triploid fish do not have visible evidence of producer ploidy testing (a poke mark on the isthmus) when inspector arrives.
- For several years inspectors have examined a few fish from each lot to be inspected for a visible cut on the isthmus from collection of blood for triploid analysis. Generally, the mark is clearly visible on fish. Moreover, preliminary pilot tests verified the persistence of a visible mark. Nevertheless, there are new lancets, needles, etc that might produce slightly different results. The standardized location for blood-sampling will be the isthmus (under "chin"). Blood taking will be evaluated at each location with the goal of validating a mark that persists for at least ten-days. Having a standardized blood sampling location provides a starting point for quality control at the producer site, and also during transit for people who want to "spot-check" triploid grass carp being transferred to other locations. Before this "poke-mark" can be used as a criterion for mandatory MOA compliance requirements further testing will be required to determine the persistence of the marks at different facilities. MOA requirements will be determined if and when results are subsequently verified through conclusive research. Letters of concern and warning will be issued for non-compliance with this standard without fees until research is completed.
Definition of Type D Failures:
Producer will be required to comply with the inspector's interpretation of onsite conditions concerning these standards and will have the opportunity to correct the non-conformance to continue the inspection. If the producer refuses to make required changes the inspector will issue a letter of concern or warning, collect the non-conformance fee and leave the facility without inspecting the identified lot. The letters will be retained on file for the duration of the MOA. If a producer violates a type D failure four times in a year this may be grounds for non-renewal of the MOA.
6. Type D Failure
- Fish are not maintained in an identifiable location during the inspection for possible retesting.
- When performing a USFWS Grass Carp Inspection, individual fish will be secured by the TGC-producer in an identifiable location for possible retesting if any fish is suspected of being a diploid. The fish can only be released after the USFWS Inspector confirms the ploidy status. A site specific protocol for handling suspect fish will be developed for each facility and must be followed when initiated by the inspector.
- During the inspection process if a suspect diploid is observed by the inspector, the producer must have provisions to keep the suspect fish isolated and available for retesting, or the resultant ploidy determination will be based on the observation of the original sample in the sample vial.
- If there is any handling confusion during an inspection (such as suspect fish being dropped and replaced by another fish) the Inspector will at his/her discretion fail the inspection. If there is a repeated pattern of fish being unavailable for retesting, then penalties under the MOA will be enforced. The inspector has the pre-approved authority from the TGC-Producer (through signatory of the MOA) to stop the inspection's ploidy verification process at any time, and spot check any fish. Moreover, the Inspector has the authority to "spot-check" any aspect of the whole inspection procedure as defined under the MOA and National Standards for NTGCICP.
7. Type D Failure
- Producer selects the 120 fish sample for the ploidy verification inspection without the supervision/direction of the USFWS Inspector. In order to avoid penalties the producer must return fish to the holding tank and allow the inspector to select and examine fish from the identified lot of fish.
- Historically, some TGC-Producers had collected and isolated a group of 120 fish from the individually ploidy-tested population prior to the arrival of the USFWS inspector. They did this to expedite the completion of the inspection because of busy schedules or because buyers were awaiting delivery of fish for transport. This situation would require additional time for the inspection, since the Inspector had to subsequently make the determination of which 120 grass carp would be selected for the verification testing procedure. Accordingly, preselection of fish by a TGC-Producer is unacceptable, as it bypasses several steps in the inspection process.
- Communication with TGC-Producer employees is the responsibility of the TGC-Producer and should be done at the time the producers representative is filling out the "Verification Checklist for Triploid Grass Carp Inspections form."
8. Type D Failure
- Inspector unable to visually estimate numbers and confirm composition of alleged 100% individually producer tested grass carp population in holding vats due to poor water clarity.
- The number of fish in a lot is reported by the producer and the inspector must be able to visually confirm the number of fish the producer indicates is in a lot prior to issuing certificates. The goal of segregating fish into groups is to observe relative numbers, size conformity, and general condition of health. The ability to observe the fish is required for the visual confirmation of the number of fish in the lot as well and to confirm that no other species are present in the lot indicating potential adulteration of the alleged 100% triploid lot. If turbid water quality is clearly temporary and associated with a unique weather event the inspector will work with producer to ensure that the number of fish alleged to be in a lot is confirmed without overly stressing the fish.
- If a producer refuses to accommodate the inspector during unique and temporary water clarity event for any reason the inspection will be cancelled and a non-conformance fee will apply. When dealing with temporary and unique water events producers should call the inspector in route to cancel the inspection if they are uncomfortable handling fish under the existing water quality conditions in order to avoid non-conformance fees.
Definition of Type E Failures:
Type –E failures do not carry a monetary fee as they are not directly related to the actual inspection where the inspector is required to travel to the site. These violations cover issues dealing with unethical business procedures and handling of paperwork. In many cases violations of these standards can result in immediate termination from the program if substantiated. In most cases termination will require a legal adjudication process to terminate the MOA.
9. Type E Failure
- Number of fish on the bill of lading/invoice does not match the number of fish on the ploidy certificate. Producer fails to follow protocol for reducing number of fish on a certificate.
- State law enforcement /management had expressed concern when number of triploid grass carp marked on certificates was less than the number of fish in the tanks during spot inspections. This concern might be appropriately realized when triploid and diploid grass carp are being legally shipped on the same truck through states that accept diploid grass carp. The total numbers of grass carp might not match the certification because only the USFWS verified-certified triploids would be reported on the Certificate. Additionally, over the last few years Certificates have been modified (Embossed, et al.) and procedures have been established to allow the producer to reduce numbers of fish on certificates to match the exact number of fish on the bill of lading. If the USFWS inspector receives a formal complaint from a state that indicates that the number of fish on a certificate does not match the number of USFWS certified fish on the bill of lading the producer will be asked to write a written explanation for the record. The explanation must reconcile any reported transgression to the MOA requirements.
- When it is necessary to reduce the number of fish in a shipment (Buyer suddenly calls and cancels 20% of the sale just prior to shipment), the TGC-Producer is required to report exact numbers for Certificate. Accordingly, the TGC-Producer would report the exact numbers (by reducing the numbers on the Certificate by 20%). The Producer will sign and emboss the change on the original Certificate, before the Certificate and triploid grass carp are released to the truck driver. Number of certified grass carp identified on the bill of lading will match that on the combined certificates for that purchaser.
10. Type E Failure
- Producer is convicted of falsification of a ploidy Certificate, an inspector's embossment, or signature on a ploidy certificate.
- The integrity of the program is dependent on the adherence of the producers and inspectors to the standards established for the NTGCICP. Falsification of certificates is a major transgression deserving of MOA termination if proven by law to be the work of a participating producer. {Example: If Certificates are improperly copied, or certificate has been modified and embossed with equipment not provided by USFWS, or if someone falsely signs/forges a certificate with the name of a USFWS Inspector, the result will be immediate termination of the MOA.
11. Type E Failure
- Producer is convicted of bribery charges filed by the USFWS.
- Producers having difficulty adhering to the standards established for the NTGCICP, may be faced with potential fees and/or penalties that can impact their livelihood, or lead to termination of the MOA. Under such duress a TGC-Producer might be tempted to try to bribe the USFWS Inspector to overlook a failed inspection, or ask the Inspector to overlook another infraction of the NTGCICP policies. If the Inspector reports an attempt at bribery, and it is validated, then the MOA for that producer will immediately be terminated.
12. Type E Failure
- Intimidation or use of inappropriate language toward an inspector.
- Inspectors and producers are expected to interact in a professional and courteous manner. If either party feels intimidated or insulted during the inspection, he/she should clearly express their concerns to the other party in writing. If either party continues to feel intimidated the immediate supervisor for the inspector will review documentation from both parties and write a letter of warning outlining expected outcomes. If the behavior continues the program supervisor will interview both parties and make a determination on the best course of action. A formal letter will be sent out outlining the expected outcome from discussions. The producer and inspector will sign the letter agreeing to the terms of behavior. If this fails to resolve the issue an independent tribunal will be convened to examine the case and make recommendations on the best course of action that could include termination of the MOA.
13. Type E Failure
- Producer is convicted for fraudulently selling non certified grass carp as USFWS certified triploids in intrastate or interstate shipments.
- Selling uncertified grass carp as USFWS certified triploid grass carp clearly compromises the integrity of the NTGCICP. If NTGCICP TGC-producers are suspected of conducting this type of business the USFWS and others in the NTGCICP will communicate and work with state law enforcement to obtain evidence to prosecute the offender. If a NTGCICP-participating producer is determined by law to be a direct participant in the fraudulent sale of grass carp, the MOA will be terminated immediately.
14. Type E Failure
- Conviction of a Lacey Act Felony violation related to movement of Triploid/Diploid grass carp.
- Any TGC-Producer who might be investigated and prosecuted for interstate transport of grass carp in violation of state grass carp regulations puts the NTGCICP in jeopardy due to loss of NTGCICP integrity. Accordingly, the USFWS will pay close attention to allegations made by parties that can impact the NTGCICP. Additionally, should a TGC-Producer become convicted of a Lacey Act Felony, the MOA will be terminated immediately.
- If the TGC-Producer is convicted of a Lacey Act misdemeanor charge, the circumstances of the case will be reviewed by law enforcement and a NTGCICP tribunal to weigh the severity of the charges with respect to the integrity of the inspection program. The penalty will be commensurate with the transgression, and imposed after due legal consultation.
15. Type E Failure
- Producer fails to pay the USFWS at the negotiated rate for services rendered.
- Producers are expected to pay fees at the time of service or in accordance with established procedures agreed to by both parties. If checks are returned for insufficient funds the producer will be informed in writing of the problem by certified mail and is expected to make immediate arrangements for payment. If producer fails to make payment within 10 business days of receiving notice, a 30 consecutive day suspension of service will be initiated. If arrangements have not been made for payment by the end of the 30 day suspension, the MOA will be terminated and all inspections will cease.


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There were 3 big things for me:
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Halfway through the survey I thought that eMusic is finally listening to its customers and that in a few months they're going to radically change the service with music videos, a brand new recommendation system and social networking features. How awesome is that?!
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Dates: c1889-1919
War Service: Arthur Robert Whitehead served as a Private with the 14th Battalion Welsh Regiment and his service number was 56166. He died on 12th December 1919 aged 30 of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Location of Memorial: He is buried in Brockley cemetery, where his name is recorded on the screen wall listing those whose graves have no headstone.
Details: Arthur Robert Whitehead was the son of George and Harriett Whitehead. In 1911 he was recorded living at 97 Silwood Street, Deptford with his parents and siblings; George, Frederick, Edward and Emily. He was employed as a porter.
He enlisted in the army on 16th December 1915 and his occupation was given as a labourer. He was described as being 5ft 4 ½ inches tall and weighing 120lbs. He was wounded in a gas attack on 28th March 1918 and re-joined his battalion on 20 June. He was wounded again in a gas attack on 20th September 1918 and re-joined his unit in October, later returning to England for medical treatment.
His brother Frederick Walter died in 1917 while serving with the 8th Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment and his service number was 10241. His brother Edward died on 22nd April 1917 while serving with the Essex Regiment and his service number was 19809.
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Bryan Wilson "The Texas Law Hawk" brings his talons of justice to One Horn Studios. I repeat. Bryan Wilson is this weeks guest on the show and he was greatness! If you're not familiar with the Law Hawk, then you should hear this episode and if you are familiar with him then you are probably half way through already. Bryan is from Fort Worth and attended Paschal High School, which is where my daughter is going next year, and after a couple of crazy videos shot in Austin Tx he decided to do a Fort Worth centric video that went viral. If you have seen one of his videos you have probably seen this one, his 3rd one. He got some awards and accolades and even did a couple of Taco Bell commercials for the Super Bowl. His commercials are wild, loud and bombastic. A total blast to watch. See Bryan crash through glass on motor cycles, jet ski jumps, body slam a Christmas table, light himself up covered in firecrackers, all while giving you important legal advice. Ok so back to the show. The opening track is from The Me-Thinks called Texas Gigolo. The person in this songs will probably need to call the Law Hawk after getting pulled over with a beer bong. We talk to Bryan about his videos. Who writes them, shoots them, if they are homemade, where the idea came from, how other lawyers respond. Speaking of other lawyer we also talk about some of the pioneers before him like the Long Arm of the Law and the Texas Hammer. We find out how easy it is to have your 4th amendment rights violated and what you should do when pulled over. The middle track is from Joe Savage "No Fear". After the break we talk sword laws, knife laws, and gun laws. We have some question from fellow podcaster Dustin. He has some interesting questions about open container laws, weed laws, nudity laws and State Law vs Federal Law. Seriously you guys this show is fun, interesting and very informative. I hope none of you ever need a lawyer for criminal law or personal injury but if you do, here is a local guy who is very creative, smart and good at what he does. If you need justice he has the talons for it! "Due Process!? Do wheelies!!" Bryan Wilson The closing track is Mucho Mango from the Longshots. You can watch all the videos here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5yF5BzhuXZOWioE3HywPnw


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Linda is teaching us about the use of Thangles to help with accuracy .
i think this one was a favorite but the next one was pretty awesome
I made this quilt last year in a SAL with Pam Buda , a patchwork pockets project and if you are interested she has just started another SAL , the first block was given yesterday .
Well folks this is more typing than i have ever done with my left hand so I better quit before i regret it .
Thanks for the visit .
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Yes...the dessert stomach. You're "full as a goog" so to speak, but there's always room for a chocolate or a slice of that apple pie.True story.
My dessert stomach is virtually always empty and well, its not a bottomless pit but lets just say food digests rather speedily in that region.
Speaking of which, there are some things that never go astray, like that dessert to finish off a meal. The marriage of sugar, cinnamon and apple, wrapped up in golden buttery pastry. *drool*
So I concocted a little afternoon tea delight using a combination of all these ingredients and ooh why didn't I make more? The deliciousness of the apple oozed into the cinnamon and sugar and made a lovely syrup at the bottom of these little treats which was just so tasty. I couldn't stop eating them.
1 granny smith apple
2 sheets thawed puff pastry
1/2 cup brown sugar
1-2 tbsp cinnamon
2 tbsp. butter, melted
Preheat oven to 180C. Keeping the peel on, cut apple into thin slices. Melt butter in a small bowl and with a pastry brush, lather over the two sheets of thawed pastry.
Combine sugar and cinnamon, and spread generously over the entire surface of the pastry sheets. Cut each pastry sheet into quarters and then score from one corner to the opposite (so you have two triangles for each 1/4 of the pastry sheet).
Wrap a slice of apple in each piece of pastry and place on a lined baking tray. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the pastry has puffed up and is turning golden. Serve warm.
NOTES: These babies are so good warm and just out of the oven...mmmh! You can also serve them cold and they are almost as delicious. You can use any type of apple preferred, and cut and wrap them in pastry as desired.


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I love this pretty scallop die from Frantic Stamper and the floral/word dies were found in my leftovers (yikes... you should see that growing pile!). Such a pretty aqua/green combo.
P.S.-A warm welcome to our GD, Shawna!
Dots, and scallops, and gorgeous loops to boot! I LOve that die ... LOve this card! xx Happy New Year!
Yep...I agree 100% with Michele!! That is one pretty border die!! You should include that in your next kit hint, hint!!!ReplyDelete
Ohhhhhh, love this card. Those sweet delicate scallops are fabulous. Just beautiful.ReplyDelete
Great card. I just ordered the scalloped die you used. It's so sweet.ReplyDelete
What a lovely card!! Stunning design!!ReplyDelete
so pretty with that vibrant green!ReplyDelete