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If University College London had hoped that Sir Tim Hunt's resignation over his "trouble with girls" comments had drawn a line under the controversy, it will have been sorely disappointed. Last week, senior academics, politicians and media commentators took turns to blast the treatment of the Nobel prizewinning biologist, who says he was forced to quit his honorary professorship at UCL. Stargazing scientist Brian Cox was quoted in The Daily Telegraph on 17 June saying that Sir Tim had been "hounded out" after a "trial by social media", and Classics don Mary Beard wrote in same paper on 18 June that it was wrong to "drum him out of the academic town" despite his "stupid, wrong and, to some people, seriously offensive" remarks. Evolutionary scientist Richard Dawkins hit out at the "baying witch-hunt" in a letter to The Times on 19 June, while London mayor Boris Johnson and myriad letter writers championed Sir Tim's "right to offend". And with eight Nobel laureates criticising UCL in a Times front-page story on 20 June, the backlash may be far from over.
After a close-run contest that sparked controversy over which candidate Melvyn Bragg was backing, Simon Armitage – a Portsmouth Polytechnic graduate and former probation officer – has been elected professor of poetry at the University of Oxford. He pipped 80-year-old Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka – Lord Bragg's original preference before he switched to Armitage – and American A. E. Stallings to the post, The Guardian reported on 20 June. Armitage told the newspaper that he was "delighted and very excited and suitably daunted as well". "It's been such a long process," he said. "In the time it's taken, we've had a general election, Sepp Blatter has come and gone and come again, and we've nearly got a new leader of the Labour Party."
Research collaboration between Imperial College London and China's aerospace sector "is under scrutiny as US authorities investigate links between Beijing's top military aircraft manufacturer and Iran's ballistic missile programme", the Financial Times reported on 23 June. The Beijing Aeronautical Manufacturing Technology Research Institute (Bamtri) was added to a US watch list last year because of alleged dealings with companies owned by Li Fangwei, a Chinese national wanted by the US for selling missile technology to Tehran, the newspaper said. Imperial was among "a number of Western organisations and companies that have signed research agreements" with Bamtri and its state-run parent, the FT added. Knowledge transfer is a good thing – but a transfer to Iran's missile programme would probably be unwise. Imperial said that the collaboration "supports fundamental, non-classified research…which could help develop lighter, safer and more efficient commercial aircraft".
Lord Mandelson, the former business secretary, has failed in his bid to become chancellor of the University of Manchester, "losing out to a poet from Wigan despite a concerted lobbying campaign for the former Labour minister". Lemn Sissay, "a poet, broadcaster and playwright who grew up in care", topped the ballot of university alumni, reported The Guardian on 23 June. Lord Mandelson's position in the Manchester poll matched the title of his autobiography, The Third Man – he finished last, behind Mr Sissay and the conductor Sir Mark Elder. The peer is likely to be "offered another lofty position at the university as a consolation prize – most likely honorary chair", The Guardian said. That would be a fitting show of gratitude to Lord Mandelson, who, after all, did bestow the Browne Review on higher education.
Having dropped its "Metropolitan" tag last year, Leeds Beckett University might have wondered if its new identity could help propel it up the league tables. Its number one ranking in the University Sex League is surely not what it had in mind, having unexpectedly ascended 22 places in this year's standings. The sector's trashiest league table – published by online magazine Hexjam on 18 June – claims that students at Leeds Beckett have 8.45 sexual partners on average, just ahead of Southampton Solent University and the London School of Economics. One might question the honesty of the 6,000 students surveyed: the same poll found that theology students are among the most promiscuous on campus.


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We are finally moved into an apartment, with heat and all our stuff and everything. It took a ridiculously long time and I think my brain shut down from all the stress at one point because there's a stretch of about ten days that I really don't remember. (Perhaps I shall tell you the saga sometime. It's very saga-ish.)
Nevertheless! We did it. And now I can start getting my life--especially my Internet life--back.
Some updates.
1. I'm going to try and catch up with interviews this next week, but if you have an interview with me that you are waiting on, feel free to poke me.
2. Blog posting will still be sporadic, as there's no Internet at the house and I still have the Sword of Editing hanging over my head. But I promised contests and contests there will be!
3. Said contests might involve swag. And said swag might be kinda awesome.
*looks mysterious*
4. City of a Thousand Dolls releases in about five weeks. So that's terrifying.
5. You guys are amazing. I may not have been posting a lot, but I've been lurking tons. Some days, I swear, this little corner of the Internet was all that kept me sane. (Especially Tumblr. Thank you Tumblr.)
*hugs ALL THE PEOPLE*
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Sane?! I think not, you are already nuts, maybe it kept you from going MORE insane, but that's all. No internet?! You had the gas turned on before the internet?! Wow, totally screwed up priorities, I thought I taught you better.ReplyDelete
- Mel ChesleyDecember 27, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Glad to have you back! Moving is always horrendous and I'd rather have heat before internet if it is cold! :DReplyDelete
Hi! I just started following. I meant to tell you that your Tumblr is awesome, and beautifully designed (did you do it yourself??), but forgot. This blog looks fab, too, though. Good luck with all your big projects!ReplyDelete
Congrats on finding an apartment!ReplyDelete
- Charley RDecember 28, 2012 at 4:10 AM
YAY TUMBLR! AND YAY YOU! So glad you're into your apartment and everything - and that countdown . . . I'm almost tempted to start counting for you, just to be irritating *grins*ReplyDelete
- miriamforsterJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:08 PM
You did, Dad. But the gas people were just faster. :)ReplyDelete
- miriamforsterJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:08 PM
YES. And it is cold. *piles on blankets* *and sweaters*ReplyDelete
- miriamforsterJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:09 PM
Thank you! It's actually a Tumblr template I found, but the beautiful/terrible thing was mine.. I like yours too!ReplyDelete
- miriamforsterJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:09 PM
Thank you!ReplyDelete
- miriamforsterJanuary 4, 2013 at 9:10 PM
I'M SO ADDICTED CHARLEY. Like I want to compliment people on their shoelaces and reblog all the Pippin gifs. :)ReplyDelete


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Q. With the current 90 plus temperatures, what do I need to know about safety in the heat of summer?
As we get older, our risk for developing heat-related illness increases because our body's ability to adequately respond to summer heat can become less efficient.
Hyperthermia is the name given to a variety of heat-related illnesses that can include heat stroke, heat fatigue, heat syncope (sudden dizziness after exercising in the heat), heat cramps and heat exhaustion.


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Back in January, I attended the Crown Brush Social prior to IMATS Pro Night. I had a blast, got to chat with a few friends, and the highlight goody bag item from the night was my Crown Brush Elite Infinity Set. These are currently my favorite brushes from Crown Brush.
I have and constantly use the silver Elite Syntho Set, and the gold Infinity Set feels superior. I believe they are produced and made the same, but the gold just makes for a more gorgeous look.
The Elite Infinity Set contains 8 brushes in a very sturdy case with a magnetized closure. The case is very durable and perfect for travel, and it's big enough to toss several more brushes inside if you wish. I always like to carry 2 different types of foundation and concealer brushes, so adding in one more of each still leaves me plenty of space.
The brushes are vegan and synthetic, but very soft. Because they're synthetic, all the brushes in this case can be used with any texture of makeup: powder, cream, cake or liquid. The bristles won't absorb the makeup.
These brushes are currently on sale $39.95 on crownbrush.us. For a pretty case and 8 lavish brushes that will last, $39.95 is a steal!
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Armed with a mouse and my laptop, I used to draw a lot of trees. I didn't look at trees when I drew them. They exist in my imagination. A whole forest full of them.
Today, I give you one of my trees. This one was part of a collage of trees I called "The Impossible Forest". This lone tree is called "The Breathing Tree". Drawn in Sydney, on August 31, 2004.
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The adaptable electric radiators cater to the specific needs of the users. Apart from functioning as a solo electric heater, these are designed to facilitate incorporation into a fully fledged central heating system. It features injected aluminium construction which enables fast heating and simpler to regulate. These are suitable for use in homes and offices. It has a modern design that helps in cutting down on energy costs.
Haverland made electric radiators and heaters can be categorized under three sections. These are ceramic radiators, dry stone radiators and fluid filled radiators. Ceramic and dry stone electric radiators are suitable for those who need heaters throughout the 24 hours. It offers full time comfort and warmth whenever required. Fluid filled ones have either water or oil during the manufacture process. These machines have the looks to add beauty and charm to any living space. Users have access to instant heating with a press of button.
Haverland invites customers to select from a unique collection of heating system solutions best suited to their needs. The designer inerzia dry stone offered by the company can be installed easily. It is secure, clean and simple technology to operate. These are also low on maintenance. It is offering intensified heating performance focussing on optimized energy usage. The RCTT design is available in white colour. It has intuitive keypad and temperature setting options are anti-freeze, comfort and economy. The designer RCE comes with secure thermal limiter. RCA, RC12B Conservatory and RCVs are also available for consumers. Wall mounted electric radiators are also available for fitting in the bathrooms.
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Watch Ray Collazo Preview "The Only Thing Real Are the Leaks" Episode on Facebook Live:
Rays Talk Show, Episode 242: Host Ray Collazo and guest Elbert Garcia break down this week's hottest political headlines from the streets.
The week has been marred by mass ICE raids. How are these raids impacting families across the country and Collazo explains why he believes that Russian submarine off the coast is a lot more of a danger than #GuadalupeGarcia or #DanielRamirezMedina. Daniel's case is particularly troubling since he is in the United States legally as a DACA student. What now defines being a criminal, having Latino friends? Simply have a tattoo that says "Peace" in Spanish?
Collazo and Garcia also review Trump's wild press conference, why his comments to April Ryan or so disrespectful, the nomination of Alexander Acosta to Department of Labor post, and updates from Miami on movement to call on Mayor Carlos Gimenez to rescind agreement to cooperate with ICE. Listen out for this week's shoutout segment where we applaud #DayWithoutImmigrants and what we all need to do now to support the most vulnerable.
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Escape the traffic, the crowds, the stress of the daily grind to a place where the pace is slow and the surroundings are spectacular.
In the clear ocean waters of Australia, an hour's flight from Melbourne, there is a very special property, on a very special island, that will give you the opportunity to do just that. Mountain Seas, the acclaimed eco-resort on majestic Flinders Island, invites you to visit for a day, a weekend, a lifetime.
The location of Mountain Seas is Mother Nature at her finest. Crystal clear ocean waters, world class beaches, waterfalls, majestic mountains plus 40,000 acres of National Park surrounding the property await you. The resort's Four-Star accommodations and Spa greet you with exclusivity, serenity, and deluxe suites to immerse you in this haven of unparalleled pleasure. From hiking in the bush to picnics on the beach and yoga in the yurt, Mountain Seaswill take you where you need to just 'be'.


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Named after Ascidieria Grandis (Eria Grandis), an endemic orchid found on Mount Kinabalu. The latest hotel to grace Kota Kinabalu's sublime landscape sits in the heart of the city, a mere 15 minutes' drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and right next to the hippest mall in town. Our ideal location makes us the perfect retreat for those wishing to explore the area's eclectic shopping, dining, and tourist attractions.
If it's an escape from the vibrant urban excitement you seek, then prepare to indulge in a "home away from home" experience within any of our plush guestrooms. Each thoughtfully designed space houses a branded television, electronic safe, power showers,soft beds, and high-speed internet access for a luxurious and restful stay.


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Oct 17, 2011
Caramel Apple Cake P&Q
Hosted by: Melissa, Lulu the Baker
To help each other out, please leave your comments and/or questions regarding this recipe in the comments section of this post.
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I just realized my recipe is finally up! Glad I remembered! So, I made this a few weeks ago and here are my thoughts:ReplyDelete
--The cake was delicious! Like really, really good. My parents were in town and everybody loved it. We ate the whole thing, and I made the entire recipe. It was moist and light and wonderful!
--The caramel sauce was delicious! Again, really, really good. I've been on a homemade caramel sauce kick lately, and this might be the best. It was just plain awesome.
--The frosting was NOT delicious! Maybe I didn't whip it long enough, but it never came together and stayed curdled-looking. And it tasted kind of gross. So instead, I made a standard powdered sugar frosting with caramel sauce substituted for some of the cream. It was really, really sweet. About half of us loved it and half thought it was a little over-the-top.
Melissa, you're not the only one -- I made this too and just couldnt get the frosting to work either. The cake & caramel sauce were divine. Im going to try again this weekend with another frosting recipe.ReplyDelete
I just baked this on Friday for an Oktoberfest I had on Saturday and it was a huge hit! The trick with the frosting is the whip it for awhile. It will eventually come together. I was starting to get worried, but I turned the speed up and let it do it's thing. Eventually it came together and was awesome. I did have some trouble making the caramel sauce (first time I ever made it, and I attempted to do it without a candy thermometer), but I got eventually got it the second try.ReplyDelete
I didn't have any problem with the frosting. If you have a cast iron dutch oven, I def recommend heating it in there. It still only took 10 minutes to thicken, but didn't curdle. The spices in the cake smell divine though. Was everyone's caramel sauce thin? I don't know if that's how it was supposed to be or if I messed that up.ReplyDelete
My caramel sause was thin, too. I adored the frosting. I think it's really key that you give it plenty of time to cool when you first start to beat the warm flour/sugar/milk/cream mixture. It reminded me of watching my Grandma bake. She usually added flour which always kind of freaked me out!ReplyDelete
I made this cake and my family LOVED it! the frosting was thin but still delicious. This will be a cake I make again.ReplyDelete
Loved all the components of this cake. My caramel sauce was a little light in color, so I would cook it a longer next time to get a deeper amber color. I didn't have any issues with the frosting...it seemed like it wouldn't get thick enough, but just beat it in oblivion! Eventually it will get there. I loved the frosting because it was so silky smooth with just a hint of caramel.ReplyDelete
I had issues with the caramel sauce and the frosting.ReplyDelete
Caramel Sauce - The instructions left my caramel seized up but I got it back on the fire and it turned out.Only not thick enough...so back on the fire again. It worked out and god does it taste good.
Frosting- first batch -total mess. My middle name is impatience. Second round, I indeed let it whip on HIGH until it was COOL. I even wrapped a wet kitchen towel around the bowl to help bring down the heat. Once that was done, I added the butter a bit at a time-fully cold from the fridge. This totally made the difference. My first batch never did set up but tasted so good like a custard but definitely not as a frosting. It went down the disposal. Second batch, a winner.
An all day affair to say the least. I am gonna eat the last piece of work with delight, tonight. As usual - learned a lot.
Did anyone find the flavor of the apple cake to become more subdued after the first day? My apple cake flavor was very pronounced the first day, and on day 2 it seemed to fade and the caramel flavor was stronger than the apple.ReplyDelete
I will definitely let you know tonight Miss G when I eat my last piece. I brought some in for the ladies here and was kinda hoping someone would say they didn't want their piece so I could eat that one too. Such a pig.ReplyDelete
Wow, this was such a hit at work! Everyone who tried this absolutely loved this cake!ReplyDelete
I loved this one.....a total hit!ReplyDelete


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Dr. Zang has unbelievably gifted hands. What he is doing looks to you and me like massage, but he's worked on my body for months, and his hands are like radar. They can find spots you didn't know were sore. The first time he taught me, he brought in a bag of millet and threw it on the floor and said, "When you can use your hand to crush this to dust, then you have the beginning movements. But until you learn to crush it with your finger, you are not ready." It takes a lot of energy and skill to use your hand to crush millet into dust. That's the amount of force he can use, if he wants, on a single spot. He has to know many different manipulations — but more important, he has to know when and where to use them.
David Eisenberg, MD1
In China, massage therapy is usually practised only by medical doctors — and the profession probably commands more respect there than anywhere else in the world, with good reason. It is wise to respect someone who can crush millet into dust with their bare hands.
This is a trick I have not yet learned.2
Nevertheless, in British Columbia, a registered massage therapist (RMT) is a health care professional. For about four decades, RMTs were regulated by the same legislation that applied to physiotherapists, and we were a part of the health care system. In 1995, the Government of British Columbia designated massage therapy as an independently regulated profession3 with increased standards for training and certification.
Indeed, outside of China, RMTs in BC are probably the best-trained massage therapists in the world,4 with 3000 hours of education required for certification at that time (it has been dropped back down to 2000 hours in the years since). The curriculum includes:
Basically, massage therapists in BC learn everything but millet crushing. When school is complete, to enter the profession, students must pass gruelling certification examinations: nearly half of my class failed on their first attempt. I passed, and entered the profession with pride. I had learned a great deal — and proved it.
However, there are reasons not to be so proud.
In the years since my graduation — a great many of those now — I have encountered far more questions than answers about the human body and manual therapy. Musculoskeletal health care is surprisingly primitive, with many gaps in our knowledge of what works, what doesn't, and why. Three years of training is not really all that impressive — any doctor has far more training and generally much higher scientific literacy5 than the vast majority of massage therapists, chiropractors and physiotherapists.
And "hours" of training shouldn't be a basis for bragging rights in any case. As the director of my alma mater, Doug Fairweather, has written, "hours are not the contemporary way in which standards are described. They are not used by other health professions as a defensible standard of education."
Instead, education standards should probably described in terms of "competencies" — what are we actually good at? What can we do and what do we know? And here's where we see the problem with only counting the hours: because a lot of those hours were spent on pseudoscientific curricula,6 topics of study that seem at odds with the profession's desire to be taken seriously. What's the point in having only the appearance of high educational standards, but padding the curriculum with stuff that makes doctors roll their eyes?
Like all of "alternative" heath care, it turns out that my profession is dominated by people who believe that we should provide services that are an alternative to science.7 This unfortunate attitude is so pervasive that, over the years, my pride in being a massage therapist slowly evaporated away, to the point where I retired from the profession at the end of 2009.
Plus, I still can't crush millet without a couple of big rocks.
I am a science writer, former massage therapist, and I was the assistant editor at ScienceBasedMedicine.org for several years. I have had my share of injuries and pain challenges as a runner and ultimate player. My wife and I live in downtown Vancouver, Canada. See my full bio and qualifications, or my blog, Writerly. You might run into me on Facebook or Twitter.


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Wednesday, May 07, 2014
in advance of this year's OTTAWA COMIC CON, i was contacted by local brew pub, the CLOCK TOWER, to create art (with jordie bellaire)for their new beer KAPOW!
here's a very lazy breakdown of the process:
here's a very lazy breakdown of the process:
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- Danesh said...
This is awesome! Thanks for often sharing your process. Just curious about how many thumbnails you go through before you move on to penciling? Also, this colourist has complimented your work really well, is it hard to find a colourist who is suitable for your style of work? Do you prefer to focus on the line work and leave the colouring to someone else?
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Grotto Girl Interview
An Interview With Grotto Girl
By Robin Ecoeur
Grotto Girl! How did you form and what triggered it?
The band came together after a previous band involving Ben, our drummer, and myself, dissolved. Grady, our bass man and certified Strat guy when he gets the chance, was kind enough to lend his excellent bass playing and voice box as well as song writing chops to the group and off we went.
Grotto Girl's sound in one sentence?
Pure pop for now people!
Okay pure pop people! Marcel Waits For No One has a real Teenage Fanclub feel whereas Marcel And Me sounds a bit more like Pavement...
Both tracks were written about a year ago as we were preparing to go on tour. I'm very flattered by the comparisons but honestly when I am writing and recording I have no idea how things will turn out. I don't really know what else to say about them though. I like the tune of the former and the lyrics of the latter, although I'm not sure what they are about.
"I think the sound we think of as indie rock was better formulated in the 90's".
We love the concept album about Marcel. Could you tell us 3 things about Marcel people don't know?
Marcel is the tiny elf guy on the cover. I drew that picture and thought it would be funny to name every track after a silly drawing and completely alleviate the stress of coming up with meaningful titles! All I've decided about him is: he's nice enough, he wears it well and he rarely tells the truth
Indie Rock is a 90's music. Do you agree?
Im not sure. I think the sound we think of as "Indie Rock" was better formulated in the 90's for sure. But that term is pretty nebulous at this point anyway. There are "Indie Rock" records coming out on major labels and marketed as such. I do think the tag makes people separate a band like Guided by Voices from The Who when they sound pretty similar in a lot of ways. I think the 80's were the best time for independent rock music though, with bands like The Replacements, The Pixies, Meat Puppets, R.E.M., the Verlaines...
Tell us a story which epitomises this?
They are usually pretty tame if a little drunken and silly because of my personal nervousness about being onstage and singing especially. I generally just embarrass the rest of the band by trying to get them to cover Rod Stewart songs.
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- Sam narrates the Horizon episode "Who's Afraid of a Big Black Hole?" (via his Twitter, @exitthelemming) [link]
- Dan stars in the Afternoon Play Guilty Until Proved Innocent which will be broadcast 25 November [link]
- Ruth attended a screening of The Prisoner in New York 1|2
My blog has quite a lot of posts about Samuel West (Julius Caesar, On Chesil Beach and Darkest Hour) and Charles Edwards (My Fair Lady Australian tour and Henry IX).
Thursday, 5 November 2009
Samuel West - Narration - Horizon. Dan Stevens - Radio - Guilty Until Proved Innocent. Ruth Wilson - Television - The Prisoner.
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Despite the fact that filters are used a lot in non-WebRTC video applications like Photo Booth and SnapChat, we haven't seen many WebRTC applications using these types of filters. This is probably because it hasn't really been possible… until now.
It has always been possible to apply filters to video streams locally using the OpenTok platform by rendering the video into a Canvas element. The problem with this approach has always been that the person on the other end does not see the filter unless you apply the same filter on both the publisher and subscriber video. This would mean significant CPU load if you are subscribing to multiple participants. It also means that you don't get to see the filters in the Archives.


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Did you and your favorite little gymnast get a chance to watch An American Girl - McKenna Shoots for the Stars from Universal Home Entertainment yesterday on NBC.
Summary: A talented young gymnast turns trials into triumphs in the inspiring new feature-length movie, An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars™, coming to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital Download on July 3, 2012, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Inspired by the beloved American Girl® line of dolls and featuring the celebrated 2012 Girl of the Year®, the film stars Oscar® nominee Nia Vardalos (My Life In Ruins, My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Jade Pettyjohn ("The United States of Tara") as McKenna™, Ian Ziering ("Beverly Hills 90210"), Kerris Dorsey (Moneyball, "Brothers & Sisters") and former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby (Broadway's "Peter Pan").
A modern and heartwarming original story about a young girl whose dream to compete as a world class gymnast is jeopardized when she begins to have trouble in school, An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars™ helps girls learn to believe not only in their family and friends but also themselves.
Get a sneak peak of movie below:
A little more about best friends, McKenna Brooks and Toulane Thomas:
McKenna is an energetic, determined girl who lives for gymnastics—at least she thinks she does, until an injury and a wise tutor help her see that there are other things that she cares about, too. She's goal-driven and wants to make her family proud, which is why she's so embarrassed when her grades start to slip. At the gym, McKenna is super competitive, but she puts that competitiveness aside to support her teammates. She makes mistakes sometimes, but she always strives to be a good student, gymnast, and friend.
Toulane Thomas has been McKenna's gymnastics teammate since the girls were three years old. A strong, competitive gymnast, Toulane pushes McKenna to stay on her game and do her best. Toulane is sometimes too competitive, though, and puts a lot of pressure on herself to succeed and to live up to her mother's expectations. Like McKenna, Toulane needs to learn about life "balance" and remember how to just have fun.
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The recession has hit America hard, and Donald Trump plans to do something about it on his reality TV series, "The Apprentice."
The 10th season of the Trump-hosted show, premiering September 16 on NBC, will see 16 "economically challenged candidates" competing for a chance to revive their careers, the network said in a statement on Thursday.
For the last three seasons, the show pitted celebrities against each other with rocker Bret Michaels winning the most recent installment in May. But now it is returning to its civilian roots, with the recession adding some intrigue. An NBC spokesman said another celebrity version would premiere midseason.
Trump said in the statement that the new edition will "combine the realities of today's economic downturn with the grittiness, drama and excitement of the original series."
The lineup of "adversely affected" contestants includes a former Florida real estate agent billed as the current Miss Cougar California, a former Miss Los Angeles who quit her "miserable" job as a lawyer, a former publicist for the governor of Georgia, and a New York prosecutor "obsessed with beauty, hair and style secrets."
Series creator Mark Burnett said thousands applied for a slot on the show, but the chosen ones "embody the fighting, can-do spirit that remind us what the American Dream is all about.
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Wave bye-bye
Sad news from the entertainment world: Greg, the lead singer of the Wiggles, the favorite singing group of countless toddlers, is quitting the band, for health reasons. Nothing too serious, but he can't perform without feeling sick. Too bad -- his smile beaming out over that bright yellow shirt makes hot numbers like "Fruit Salad" and "Wake Up Jeff" really take off. We love the "Wiggies," as our oldest used to call them. It won't be the same without Greg (although the Mrs. has always thought Anthony, right, in the blue shirt, is more of a hottie).
Apparently the band is auditioning possible replacements for Greg. Among those who have already been rejected:
And hey -- shouldn't there be a female Wiggle?


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I am blessed that I don't need to buy maternity clothes throughout my pregnancy. One of my best friend told me a trick of using baby dolls and stocking up on legging to avoid buying maternity clothes (thank you my dear Novi for the tips :*) I am not against buying maternity clothes, I am just reluctant to buy clothes that I can only use for a couple of months.
Looking at my progress, I would say I was not really aware that my belly become so huge until I am entering the third trimester. Everybody now stares at my belly wherever I go. But I just love the whole experienced and I am one proud Mama to be. So flaunt that belly!
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Page 65 - Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works : 15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.
Page 67 - This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away, concerning faith have made shipwreck...
Page 64 - ... log-rollings, weddings, and so on, he was considered parsimonious and unsociable, and many, even professors of Christianity, would not help a man if he did not have spirits and treat the company.
Page 66 - The next thing heard on the subject was a hammering in the class-leader's shop; and soon the stills in every brother's orchard were smoking, and the liquid poison streaming. When one called on another, the bottle was brought out, with the remark, I want you to taste my new brandy: I think it is pretty good.
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Page 68 - It shall be the duty of every preacher who has the charge of a circuit to see that his circuit be duly supplied with books, and to take charge of all the books which are sent to him, from time to time, or which may be in his circuit; and he is to account with the presiding elder for the same.
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Page 88 - But kindness will not make a crowded log cabin, twelve feet by ten, agreeable: without are cold and rain; and within, six adults, and as many children, one of which is all motion; the dogs too, must sometimes be admitted.
Page 88 - I found that amongst my other trials, I had taken the itch; and, considering the filthy houses and filthy beds I have met with, in coming from the Kentucky Conference, it is perhaps strange that I have not caught it twenty times: I do not see that there is any security against it, but by sleeping in a brimstone shirt: — poor bishop!
Page 65 - Paul was a traveling preacher, and a Bishop, I presume, or a Presiding Elder at least, for he traveled extensively, and had much to do, not only in regulating the societies, but also in sending the preachers here, there, and yonder. He was zealous, laborious, would not build on another man's foundation, but formed new circuits where Christ was not named, so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, he had fully preached the gospel of Christ.


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It's one of those days. It's been one of those weeks. It started out so promisingly! And now. I barely have enough energy to move these fronds at the ends of my torso-extensions on this here letter-tapping board.
Feel free to take a look at some of my Twitter eruptions from night, if you have the time or inclination to make sense of my jabbering. Short version: for the umpteenth time, something violent and horrifying occurred in our building. We called our old buddies, our friendly local police officers, who for the millionth time strolled in and out of the building faster than it could possibly take to glean any information at all.
We've tried to help, to make sense of this place, to see if we can't get some assistance from the landlord or the authorities so we can live safely enough, but it has become imminently clear, if it was not before, that this is not where we should live. This is not a place any sane or reasonable person should live. So I have to add on "find a new apartment" to the already overflowing list of all that there is to do.
All I want to do is go back to bed. But alas, that is not on my list.


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BRASILIA (Reuters) - Latin American currencies weakened on Friday after China fought back against a new U.S. threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.
China warned it was fully prepared to respond with a "fierce counter strike" of fresh trade measures if the United States follows through on President Donald Trump's threat to slap tariffs on an additional $100 billion in Chinese goods.
The warning came after Trump upped the ante on Thursday by ordering U.S. officials to identify extra tariffs, escalating a high-stakes confrontation with potentially damaging consequences for the world's two biggest economies.
"It's still a battle of words at this time but that is enough to pull down prices," Guide Investimentos analysts wrote in a client note.
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Stock markets were also down across the region due to global risk aversion, with MSCI's Latin American index .MILA00000PUS down 1.75 percent, its biggest daily loss in two months.
Brazil's benchmark stock index .BVSP led the declines, falling 1.1 percent.
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A nice surprise at the official relaunch of Retro Prestige Motorcycles. The evening started, as one might expect on a Cape Town week night, with a relaxed gathering of friends and industry colleagues sipping craft beer and cappuccino while milling about the store and workshop, checking out the new builds and merchandise. Many of the invites included a call for unique motorcycles to join in but I didn't expect anything quite so arresting.
And arrest she did. 'Sic CBX' is Johan Erasmus' concept and if you spend any time on social media you would certainly have glimpsed her before. Of course the six cylinder CBX from Honda is more than just just a visual feast and we were treated to the characteristic but seldom heard howl of an approaching legend as we mingled outside in the cool evening air.
Striking. As good as this build looks at first glance, it only gets better on closer inspection with every detail dutifully managed and no expense spared whatsoever. This had to be documented so i asked Johan if he would mind rolling her into the workshop so everybody could see her under lights and hopefully I could get a few photographs…. no mean feat as the moment he parked up 'Sic CBX' was surrounded and swamped with people trying to take in all the details.
Look again. Thirty minutes later and the workshop was still full of bodies, craning and ducking and turning upside down for a closer look as Johan held court, fielding the many questions that require answers when showing up on a machine of this caliber.
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Monday, May 6, 2013
A Brick House...
13 comments:
- Acquired Objects said...
Love the Herringbone style in the last picture and pale bricks. I wish we could use them on a flat surface in New England but the bricks fall apart due to moisture. So I'll just dream and stare at your post!
- May 6, 2013 at 2:10 AM
- Teresa at Splendid Sass said...
Is there anything greater than brick! I love every single image, Barbara!
Happy Monday.
- May 6, 2013 at 6:02 AM
- Wendi @ Classic Chic Home said...
I love the look of brick floors. You've included some lovely examples, Barbara!
~ Wendi
- May 6, 2013 at 7:46 AM
- Sharon (Roses and Rust) said...
I love this look. I was considering a brick floor in my kitchen and then opted for tiles. I've regretted it ever since! Lovely to hear from you - hope you are keeping well. xx Sharon
- May 6, 2013 at 12:09 PM
- designchic said...
Such gorgeous brickwork - love the images where old brick is used. Would love to train ivy on my front steps!!
- May 6, 2013 at 5:19 PM
- Monica said...
Just pinned some photos. I love outdoor patios.
- May 6, 2013 at 8:35 PM
- Victoria said...
Beautiful images, Barbara. I have brick o my outdoor patios and driveway and I love the look. Here in Florida, I don't have Debra's concern about freeze and thaw...just heat. Have a great day.
- May 7, 2013 at 3:55 AM
- Meghan said...
Exposed brick is actually quite rare here in the UK – houses are usually rendered but the use of exposed red bricks is very common in South Africa (where I am from) so it always makes me feel a bit nostalgic. My dream would be to have a herringbone brick path or even a bricked entry way in my future home.
- May 7, 2013 at 6:30 AM
- Splendid Willow said...
Good morning Ms. Barbara,
Good to hear from you again!
I have a thing for brick too. And I wouldn't mind a brick wall (just one) in our kichen!
No dinner last week. Dinner at my house instead! (Before M. hops on a plane?).
I hope you are enjoying the tropical weather, Barbara.
ox, Mon
- May 7, 2013 at 7:00 AM
- michele said...
i needed this post. oh my goodness i do love brick and am in the dream phase of planning some much needed upgrades to our backyard. if money were no object, i would commission huge expanses of the washed, quiet, european paved glory and top it with soft furniture in cream and driftwood grey. until then, i'll study your post a little further!
smiles to you.
- May 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM
- Mary Ann at classic•casual•home said...
Just lovely. I like the pattern and texture of brick. Beautiful examples.
- May 7, 2013 at 9:38 PM
- cindy hattersley said...
Love limewashed brick! You found some wonderful images...what is prettier than brick on a patio?
- May 8, 2013 at 7:20 AM
- Taylor Greenwalt said...
Barbara...I have always loved brick and I think were going to see more of it!
- May 9, 2013 at 7:00 AM


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Hail Caesar is a film that has many flavors to it. On one hand, this film has a story running on the times of Christ while, on the other hand, the struggle of the studio to keep running has also been shown. As, it was a period film, costume design was of paramount importance. The costume designer of this film, Mary Zophers has done a commendable job in designing the dress of the cast.
For this Mary watched a lot of movies that were based on the era of Christ and took inspiration from them. The film is about the film stars, the studios, the gangs, the goons, the kidnappers and so much more. Covering the varied shades of the movie through the costumes of the various characters was a challenging task owing to the variety of roles that the movies.
Similarly, the costume of the synchronized swimming star, played by Scarlet Johansson had to remain in water for almost the entire day and therefore required to be designed in such a way that it looked good even in water without posing any physical restrictions. Since the time was very restrictive, special effects were made use of.
According to Scarlet, it was tough to bring so many varied characters together because the era that needed to be covered was so uniquely different. Two totally different worlds needed to be brought together. The vintage suits and muted colors did the magic for the period when the film was to be created. The problem was that Mary and her team had to think regarding 1950's designers. In those days, the designers had a huge workforce with them while Mary had to really work hard to bring to the fore the style of those days. You had to show how the common man dressed on an everyday basis. They also tried to surprise the audiences with the entwining of the characters.


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Wayne Grenning of 318 Summit St., Boonville, N.Y. 13309, wrote the following history of the International 'M' engine, which will be continued in the Nov./Dec. issue of GEM. Wayne is a freshman at Alfred State College (TV. Y.) where he will major in internal combustion engineering technology. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Flywheels & Pulleys engine club at Constable ville, N. Y.
International has been the maker of a vast variety of farm products including: hay balers, combines, plows, ensiligers, potato diggers, and gasoline engines. It is the type 'M' engine that is of concern here. International manufactured many different style engines of all horsepower including among others: the Famous, Tom Thumb, Titan, Mogul, L, LA, LB and the 'M'. A basic description of the construction, characteristics, and chronology of the 'M' series follows.
International engines were manufactured in the 'Milwaukee Works' at Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the McCormick Deering 'M' engines in the 'Deering Works' at Chicago, Illinois. In this article the International Harvester 'M' and the McCormick Deering 'M' are considered the same. They were manufactured between 1917 and 1937.
General Characteristics
The type 'M' was related to the smaller size 1,1?, and 2 horsepower earlier mogul engines. Many similarities between the two types are apparent. The governor, breather, magneto, ignition system, fuel system, enclosed crankcase, and air cooled heads (on 1? and 3 horsepower engine) are all from the same inspiration. It has been said the International 'M' series were modified Moguls with similar parts, lighter construction and higher R.P.M's per horsepower. 1? and 3 horsepower 'M' engines were manufactured with air cooled heads. At the same time the 6 and 10 horsepower models were equipped with water cooled heads because of vast quantities of heat generated under full load.
All 'M' engines were offered as stationary units, on skids or trucks and were painted a satin 'Grass Green' finish except for the rim of the flywheels. Fancy pin striping commonly used on earlier International engines was eliminated on the 'M' series because it helped reduce the price. The 'M' series was distinguished by its one piece enclosed crankcase block, allowing for a clean engine and improved safety. An access hatch on the rear of the crankcase was a necessity for the removal of the connecting rod and piston from the crankshaft. Speed was regulated by a governor which was located on the P.T.O. side of the engine. Two opposed weights were located between spokes of the flywheel. Centrifugal separation of the weights by acceleration of the engine caused a sliding sleeve to move on the flywheel hub. Motion of the sleeve was captured by a rod located on the side of the engine. The other end of the rod was attached to the throttle plate located on the upper part of the cylinder head (see figure 1).
All 'M' engines had cast iron cylinder sleeves (see figure 2). These were of the wet liner type, meaning that the sleeve was the cylinder and cooling liquid was in direct contact with it. Fuel was pumped to the carburetor by means of a piston type fuel pump, operated by motion from the cam eccentric. International designed their 'M' engines with the fuel pump at the same level as the fuel tank. As a result, the pump would always be primed for the next running.
All International Harvester 'M' engines were built with the fuel tank located within the lower portion on the base and were made of galvanized sheet metal. The filler pipe could be located on either side of the engine depending on its application. All 'M' engines were of the throttling governor type. 'M' engines were one of the only farm units using a connecting rod grease cup mounted on the end of the crankshaft. Left hand threads were used in order that as the shaft turned, squeezing of the cup would allow the connecting rod to be lubricated (see figure 3). Even though the series used the enclosed crankcase system, all babbit bearings were lubricated with grease cups. R.P.M. ratings on the 1?, 3 and 6 horsepower engines ranged from 550 to 650.
Development of the International Harvester 'M' 1? Horsepower, 1917
The 1? horsepower 'M' was in production from 1917 to 1933. It was of the kerosene type with two needle valves. Gasoline was poured into the single starting reservoir of the carburetor. As the engine ran, kerosene was pumped from the tank to the reservoir of the carburetor diluting the gasoline and increasing the concentration of kerosene. Excess fuel was drained back into the fuel tank by means of an overflow hole built within the carburetor. With this system, the longer the engine ran the higher the level of concentration of kerosene in the carbuertor. The carburetor was cast in one major piece with the needle valves, choke and venturies fitted later. Unfortunately, the carburetor could not be taken apart for cleaning. At first there were two needle valves, whereby fuel was adjusted by the needle valve on the magneto side. Water injection was adjusted by the needle valve on the governor side. The use of water prevented the loud pounding and bearing wear of a hot, kerosene burning engine. Water for this purpose came from the hopper.
1917 engines used the rotary type 'L' low tension magneto in combination with the ignitor for ignition. Ignitors of the 1? horsepower engines were on the magneto side of the head. The magneto consisted of two magnets, a copper wound armature, an aluminum name strap used to hold the magnets on the magneto frame, a white metal frame, a bearing plate, and a contact tower for the. electricity (see figures 4 and 5). The cam gear was used for driving the 'L' magneto. The engine was rated at 650 R.P.M.'s and 122,484 units were built with the low tension rotary magneto.
In 1923 options were offered. An engine with a gasoline carburetor was now available. In this case, only one needle valve was supplied with a choke and overflow. It was a great success because of its simplicity. For starting, the operator filled the starting reservoir chamber with fuel and turned the flywheels. The water needle valve was not added to this engine because gasoline did not burn as hot as kerosene. It remained an optional feature on the 1? horsepower unit until production ceased in 1933. Another option offered was the choice of high tension (spark plug) ignition. High tension current was supplied by a cam gear driving a rotary American Bosch type 'S' magneto. An impulse mechanism on the magneto allowed for easier starting with lower cranking speeds, and uniform spark at all R.P.M.'s. Although the American Bosch type 'S' magneto for the gasoline 1? horsepower engine was offered, only 11,100 were sold between 1923 and 1924. An additional 2,000 kerosene engines with the American Bosch magnetos were sold between 1923 and 1932. R.P.M. ratings were also lowered from a high of 650 in 1917 to 500 in 1923.
The rear crankcase access hatch was changed. On 1917 models, a large wingnut located on the center of the plate was used to attach it to the engine. The long flat cast iron bar which caught an ear on the inside of the crankcase was replaced in 1923 with a plate and four machine bolts (see figures 6 and 7). Many complaints of hatches falling off of the engine from vibration were reason enough to change the mounting method.
Another needle valve was added to the kerosene carburetor which was now cast in two pieces, thus allowing for take down (see figures 8 and 9). This later version of the carburetor was preferred for many reasons:
1) There were separate chambers for gas and kerosene. 2) Kerosene would not dilute the gasoline before the engine warmed up. 3) With this system, kerosene was pumped into its own chamber and returned to the tank when the proper amount of fuel was reached within the carburetor. In this manner the operator could make the decision and manually change the fuel from gasoline to kerosene. 4) It was equipped with individual drain holes in each chamber.
About the middle of 1923 International changed the three needle valve heads on their new carburetor from iron to white metal. The fuel pump was also changed from cast iron to white metal. The fuel outlet on this new model was at a 45 degree angle instead of horizontal as used on the earlier type (see figures 10 and 11).
In 1929 the type 'L' rotary low tension magneto and ignitor were replaced with the ever popular 'Wico EK High Tension Magneto.' (see figures 12, 13 and 14) A more sophisticated device, the spark on the Wico could be delayed to prevent back firing and injury. The
spark plug was located on the left side of the head and the ignitor with its associated parts were removed. 7/8 inch thread were used for the spark plug unlike the ? inch threads used on earlier International engines. Like the American Bosch Magneto, the Wico supplied a strong spark at all engine speeds. From 1924 to 1933 the 1? horsepower engines were offered with the Wico EK.
One further significant change was the removal of the thumb screw speed changer. Removal of this device was needed because many people received hand injuries from the governor and flywheels while attempting to adjust the engine speed as it ran. It was not a very convenient location. Speed adjustment on the 1924 engines was made on the idle engine, by increasing or decreasing the tension of the governor springs.
Because of the location of the new high tension magneto the relocation of the cam gear grease cup was necessary. It was now mounted on the side of the cam shaft bearing under the crank shaft bearing.
In 1933 the fuel pump changed completely on the 1? horsepower units. Now a diaphram type with a glass fuel trap was standard equipment. Up to its withdrawal in 1933 a total of 263,144 International 1? horsepower type 'M' engines were built in 16 years of production from 1917 to 1933.
Next issue this story will continue, tracing development of the 3, 6 and 10 hp models.


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Music in the Meadow
We are proud to present these extraordinary artists in the meadow this summer. Click on any date to read about the artist and to purchase tickets.
- July 8 – Vermont Symphony Orchestra, 2018 Summer Festival Tour
- July 15 – Marcia Ball
- July 29 – The Dustbowl Revival
- August 5 – Phoebe Hunt & The Gatherers (FREE; no tickets required)
The Trapp Family Lodge concert meadow is the site of the Music in the Meadow concerts and opens two hours prior to the start of the concert. The gently sloping lawn of the concert meadow provides a venue of unparalleled beauty and comfort.
Concert meadow seating is picnic-style and on a first come, first served basis.There are designated, well-marked areas for blankets, low-back chairs and high-back chairs.These areas reflect our seating policy to guarantee each concert-attendee a view of the stage as well as the rolling hills of the Nebraska Valley. Our ushers will be happy to help you find a great seat. We appreciated your understanding!
Preferred Seating and Preferred Parking are two of the benefits offered to those who contribute $500 or more* to Stowe Performing Arts. Naturally, picnics and comfortable chairs are allowed in this area. Please observe the low-back/high-back chair signs. Ushers will guide you to your designated area when presented with your Seating Pass. Stowe's Rotary Club will also direct you to the Preferred Parking area, if you display your special pass.
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Anyone with limited mobility may be delivered directly in front of the meadow or the alternate at the concert site. There is special parking available for cars with Handicapped Accessible hang tags in both concert locations.
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
Calypso sails free of Jaque Cousteau feud
The Sunday Times
By Matthew Campbell
January 27, 2008
The Sunday Times
By Matthew Campbell
January 27, 2008
SHE may look ready for the scrapyard but Calypso, the former British minesweeper from which Jacques Cousteau explored the undersea world, is to be rebuilt to roam the oceans once more as the symbol of an environmental campaign being piloted by his widow.
Calypso had been rusting in the port of La Rochelle, in western France, as a vicious legal battle raged among the fractious Cousteau clan over ownership of the legendary vessel which had featured in so many films and books about the deep.
"All these awful legal battles are over, thank heavens," said Francine Cousteau, second wife and widow of the explorer. She has been at loggerheads with Jean-Michel, Cousteau's son from his first marriage, and Alexandra, the explorer's granddaughter, both of whom she accuses of trying to profit from the illustrious family name.
She said that a recent court decision on the Calypso in her favour would have been welcomed by the figure universally referred to in France as "the commander". He died in 1997, aged 87, and is remembered as a pioneer of scuba diving, underwater photography and environmentalism.
She wants his vessel to play a symbolic role in international environmental politics after an estimated £3m facelift, preparations for which were beginning last week at a shipyard in Brittany.
"No matter how much effort it takes, I am determined that Calypso will return to the sea," she said. "Calypso is like the Eiffel Tower of the seas, the Mona Lisa of the environment. She can travel from place to place, offering herself as a platform for the signing of international environmental treaties."
The 43-metre Calypso could also host seminars on the environment, she added: "She can anchor in front of the United Nations or cross the Red Sea, wherever she can highlight the cause of the environment, wherever she can be useful."
Jean-Michel Cousteau has accused his stepmother, a former air hostess, of "walking off" with his father's legacy and showing no interest in "ecological missions". She has accused him of using the family name to promote maritime holiday resorts in America.
Jean-Michel's efforts to prove a legal title to Calypso were matched by those of 33-year-old Alexandra, head of the Philippe Cousteau Foundation, named after her father, the explorer's second son, who was killed in a seaplane crash in 1979.
Various retirement schemes had been suggested for Calypso – even for the boat to become a museum or the centrepiece of an environmental theme park in the Caribbean. Francine changed her mind when she saw the vessel being towed to dry dock in October last year.
"When I saw her moving over the water again after all those years, I knew that she had to return to sea," she said. "It is a very big job. Fortunately the funds are available."
Calypso's woes began in Singapore in 1996 when she sank in the harbour after a collision with a barge. She was dumped in La Rochelle where she was left to rot as the Cousteaus battled in court over the legacy of "the commander".
The dispute had its roots in family history: Francine had two children with Cousteau before she married him after the death of his first wife, Simone, in 1990. The marriage prompted a rift between Cousteau and Jean-Michel, whose loathing for Francine is reciprocated.
Francine called it "sad" but said she wished Jean-Michel would stop trying to make unauthorised use of the family name, exclusive control of which has been retained by Equipe Cousteau, her organisation.
"They [Jean-Michel and Alexandra] want to capitalise on the name," she said. "If their name was not Cousteau, nobody would know who they are. I have to put a stop to it." Jean-Michel had wanted to make the Calypso a floating museum and "educational" project on the French Mediterranean coast, arguing that it would be a catastrophe if such a national treasure ended up on the other side of the Atlantic.
He said his father had stipulated that Calypso should end her days in the Mediterranean, where he first clasped her wheel in 1951.
The plans to turn Calypso into a museum were undermined, however, when a French radio station dug a soundbite out of the archives in which Cousteau, in his familiar rasping voice, was heard saying: "I would rather sink her than allow her to be turned into a museum . . .
"I don't want this legendary ship to be prostituted by having people picnicking on the decks."
The ship is to be completely refitted by a company specialising in the renovation of historic naval vessels. IWC, a Swiss watch company, has offered to pay for new engines. The original hull, made of Oregon pine, is apparently still seaworthy. The restoration is expected to take up to 18 months.
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It's snowing today. Snow. The white fluffy stuff. The COLD white fluffy stuff. Why, oh why, did we move here? I love snow, but I'd love it more if it would only be around for, say, three months of the year.
Oh well, what can you do but bundle up and enjoy it. I just finished a pair of girls' leg warmers last week, and it looks like it wasn't a moment to soon. So, here's my niece, Marigold, strutting her stuff.
I had a little fight with the pompoms, and there is the fact that they are two different colours. But, my Grandma always said that if it were perfect it would offend the angels, and I need all the angels I can get on my side! Lesson learned though: dye lot matters! I bought one skein in Rochester, Michigan, and another in Sandpoint, Idaho. Same colourway, different dye lot. Oh well, I still think they are cute.
Don't forget to comment on any post this week to be entered to win this week's giveaway!
I am working on a pattern and a tutorial for these babies, and will post it as soon as I am done. Yeah for tutorials!
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What a day for Leg Warmers!
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The Secret of the Nautilus is a 2002 adventure video game, inspired by Jules Verne's science fiction novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. It was developed by Cryo Interactive and released for Microsoft Windows based PCs.
The game is set under the sea in the 21st century, where during a scientific assignment, a young oceanographer enters into a strange type of submarine hidden on an undersea rock shelf. The vessel turns out to be the famous Nautilus which was abandoned a great many years earlier by its Captain, Nemo. The game features many puzzles to solve.
Source: Wikipedia, "The Mystery of the Nautilus", available under the CC-BY-SA License.


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Pudding Pie Ingredients:
- 1 package of your favorite pudding mix. (We usually use vanilla or chocolate large boxes, but can be made with smaller boxes of other flavors!)
- 1 large tub of cool whip
- 1 graham cracker pie crust (we usually just buy the Keebler Ready Crust, but you could also make your own with graham crackers and butter)
- 2 1/2 cups of milk (and you can even use the Lactaid milk if you have one like I do that is Lactose intolerant! Works great and tastes the same!!!)
- Mix pudding with 2 1/2 cups of milk, IF using the larger pudding boxes, like above photo. If not use box recipe for pudding pie milk amount.
- Once completely mixed, add about 1 - 1 1/2 cups of cool whip (about half the large container)
- Once mixed place in pie shell. (Or I have even placed in a pie plate without a crust for my one picky eater who doesn't like the crust.)
- Next top with remaining cool whip. (You can get creative and add coloring to your cool whip for a Holiday topping....or use a vegetable peeler to shred a candy bar on top for decoration!)
- Must now chill in a refrigerator for about 2-3 hours prior to serving to set for easier cutting!
This is one of those desserts that I don't mind the kids having during the week. It lasts about 5-7 days (if the kids let it last that long!). And it's great for a lighter, less filling dessert for big meals like Thanksgiving.


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Vespignano - Vicchio
The House of Giotto is surely one of the most interesting stops during a trip to Vicchio.
Situated on the lovely hill of Vespignano, just below the Church of San Martino, this old and simple medieval building has been altered more than once over the centuries
Many restorations and studies discovered that this small building was an adjoining extension of a manor house
The House of Giotto, besides being of historical interest, offers the possibility of visiting the Museum on exhibition inside the house.
After a year-long dispute, it is now considered the real birthplace of Giotto di Bondone (1267 - 1337), born in a peasant family and became the genius who, in the pre- Renaissance, operated the great renewal in the world art.
And to enjoy Home of Giotto and the Museum of Sacred Art and Popular Devoutness, from 2016 you can book your guided visit in a complete day at € 8.00 per person. Download the complete program Grand Tour
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Lately I've been cranking the creative juices (which is code for drinking more Riesling) and trying to expand the inventory/options in HDV. I recently picked up an old dressform (those of you who have followed my shop and blog for a long time know I used to make and sell dressforms) and started using it for myself. Admittedly I love her. Nelly (Her bright colors remind me of Nelly Furtado hence the name Nelly) is kept by my bathroom sink. I use her to hang my binders and headbands. Keep in mind I wake up at 4:30 am. After my alarm goes off i sleep walk to my bathroom to brush my teeth and pull my hair back before I drive to Lifetime Fitness. During my morning routine I find myself talking to Nelly and thanking her for making my life easier. No longer do I need to crawl under my bed at 4:35 am, in the dark cause my husband is still sleeping, looking for random/stray pony binders. Nelly is always there at the edge of my sink waiting and ready to assist me no matter how tired I am.
Here's a shot of Nelly perched on the edge of my sink. She's adorned with headbands and pony binders. Nelly is also sporting a couple of my fav necklaces. I don't wear them often but I like for Nelly to wear them. It serves as a daily reminder I really need to schedule a date with my husband (cause I often wear those necklaces while on one of our dates).
As you can tell my by lengthy and drawn out intro (I normally write less than 50 words in my blog posts) I really love my little Nelly dressform. I figured if I appreciated and used her so much then others could potentially need the same thing. Therefore one of the items I'm trying to bring to HDV is the dressform.
As mentioned above I used to make dressformes for jewelry storage back in the day (Like a year ago) but stopped because I made a very very low profit from them. Truthfully, it wasn't worth my time. This time around I'm I'm working to create my own dressforms and basically alleviate the middle man thus cutting back on my cost which equals a huge cut back on my customers cost. But this takes time... for the time being I'm working to create prototypes. I'm close but have not yet perfected a cost effective/ high quality dressform. So while I proactive and while I create I will sell you my prototypes as a discounted price. for example, the dressform below is listed in HDV for only $18.00.
More dressform prototypes will be listed in HDV as I do more testing. One of these days I'll perfect the process and my shop will be filled with cute little dressforms. Also keep checking my blog and HDV for other creative and fun ways to keep and display your jewelry.
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Give Shawty Got A Gun a spin - it's a new offering from Mullage, featuring Wyclef Jean. It was dropped on Saturday, December 12th, 2009. Mullage's rap artistry continues to improve with every release, something which is most definitely evidenced on Shawty Got A Gun. His ever-expanding catalogue is definitely better for it, and we're looking forward to the next piece of the puzzle - aren't you?
Check out Mullage on Trick'N (Remix), featuring Juvenile, Dorrough, Yo Gotti. If you're down, make sure to visit Mullage's profile page for the newest info, news, songs, and mixtapes.
How do y'all feel about this collabo? Can you dig it?


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U.S.' New Nuclear Safety Rules
Monday, March 12, 2012 @ 11:03 AM gHale
Owners of nuclear reactors in the United States will need to implement new safety rules based on the lessons learned from the earthquake and tsunami that crippled Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant one year ago.
There will be three immediately effective orders implementing some of the more urgent recommendations, said the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Nuke Panel: Expand Evac Zone
Nuke Fuel Research a Must
NRC to Issue New Safety Rules
NRC Eyes Response to Fukushima
Japan to Install Reactor Vent System
The plants have until December 31, 2016, to complete modifications and requirements for the three orders.
Since an earthquake and tsunami damaged the Fukushima reactors last March, nuclear regulators around the world studied the causes of the accident and tightened scrutiny of reactor operations.
"The Commission has taken a significant step forward on our post-Fukushima efforts," NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko said.
Two of the orders apply to every U.S. nuclear power plant, including those under construction and to Southern Co.'s newly licensed Vogtle reactor in Georgia.
The first order requires the plants to better protect safety equipment installed after the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 and to obtain sufficient equipment to support all reactors at a given site simultaneously.
The second order requires the plants to install enhanced equipment for monitoring water levels in each reactor's spent fuel pool.
The third order applies only to U.S. boiling-water reactors that have "Mark I" or "Mark II" containment structures, which are similar to the damaged reactors at Fukushima.
The NRC said these boiling water reactors must improve venting systems (or for the Mark II plants, install new systems) that helps prevent or mitigate core damage in the event of a serious accident.
Of the nation's 104 operating nuclear power reactors, 31 have the Mark I or Mark II type of containment, which U.S. multinational conglomerate General Electric designed.
In addition, the NRC said it will require all reactors to reanalyze their earthquake and flooding risks and assess how their communications and equipment would perform during a prolonged loss of electrical power.
The reactors at Fukushima responded as designed by shutting down after the earthquake cut offsite power to the plant.
But the tsunami that hit an hour or so after the earthquake, damaged the plant's backup diesel generators, which ultimately left the plant with no power supply. Without power, known in the industry as a station blackout, the plant could not run the water pumps needed to keep the fuel in the reactors cool, which led to fuel meltdowns and radiation releases.
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I am loving it already. Easy, fast, light weight.
One of the first things I had to try out was screen casting using the Snagit app from the Chrome web store.
I had seen it mentioned on Google Plus, so had to give it a try.
In the Chrome web store, there are two entries for Snagit, an app and and extension. You need to get both of them.
After you have got both of these, open the app and click on the settings wheel. You need to tick the "enable experimental features" option. Once you have done this, the input audio levels bar will be seen and if you make a noise, you will see this pick up the sound.
Now when you open the Snagit app, you will see this box. This will hold all of your screen captures and it has the button to start a new screen cast.
Restart chrome and you are ready to go.
When you click on new screen recording now, it asks to share you screen, so choose yes.
You can then do everything on your screen that you want to record.
This box is down at the bottom left of your screen, and when you are doe, you click on stop.
When you have finished, it will display this box where you can review your recording and see if it is good enough. If you don't like it, just hit the cross to close it and you can start again.
You can also choose a file name here, at the top where the date and time is as a placeholder name.
At the bottom, there is a share option and you get to choose from your Google drive or YouTube account.
Here is a quick one that I made to try it out. This is hosted on YouTube.
Here is a link to a site page where I embedded the video that I had saved into my Google Drive.
On the whole, I found this easy to do and the quality of the output was really good.
I have not tried this on any other device yet, so I don't know if the quality is different then, but I am pleased with the result today.
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Research Project
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In order to clarify the mechanism of develoment as well as to establish methods for the diagnosis and treatment of metastatic bone lesions, the following studies were performed :1.Effects of adhesion of tumor cells to bone matrix and stromal cells : Many tumor cells that have metastatic potential express alpha4beta1 integrin, and bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC) constitutively express vascular cell adhesion molecule (VCAM)-1 that can bind to alpha4beta1 integrin. We have demonstrated that anti-VCAM-1 or anti-alpha4beta1 integrin antibody can inhibit adhesion of clonal melanoma cells, B16, to BMSC,and that the inhibition of adhesion by these antibodies blocks the adhesion-induced inhibition of BMSC differentiation into osteoblasts. The adhesion of B16 cells with BMSC also enhanced osteoclast formation supported by BMSC.Furthermore, pretreatment with anti-VCAM-1 or anti-alpha4beta1 integrin antibody caused an inhibition of osteoclast formation enhanced by the adhesion of B16 cells. These
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J2M3 Raiden
An update! Finally.
The Raiden has been languishing on the shelf of shame for probably a year and with the momentum I've had with other models I've decided to get some of the colour onto it.
I've opted to push the cockpit detail painting with this kit as a lot of it will be visible through the big, single piece clear canopy. Due to the closed canopy I've decided for a lighter palette in the cockpit. Although the single piece canopy is a bit of an irritation, it does have a lot of clear flat panels to peer through. So rather than hacking the canopy open to display the work, I've decided to go with some lighter colours for the interior.
I've chosen Tamiya XF-71 which is IJN cockpit green. The green is a light enough base colour that I can add additional layers to without losing detail into darkness.
The post shading that is visible is a diluted mix of the base XF-71 plus a few drops each of XF-59 desert yellow and XF1 flat black. Vallejo acrylics have were used to highlight the ribs. The rough mix I used is 1:1:1 of camo olive, olive green and sky grey.
This kit has been around since 1996 so it shouldn't be a stranger to many of you. The kit I am using is item number 09145. I like the look of the Raiden. A short tubby fast little number that was purpose built as a short range interceptor to defend against the high flying B-29 Super Fortresses
Jamie Haggo has become quite well known modeller in recent times particularly for his heavily weathered and derelict subjects. Though I prefer not to weather a model to the extent that Jamie does, I do like to display my models with some in service wear and tear. You know, the general grime and stains that you'd see on an aircraft that has been in service for a number of years. And perhaps missed the last visit to the paint shop.
I'm going to try and emulate some of the techniques on the Hasegawa 1/48 J2M3 Raiden. I won't be going all extreme on it but I will attempt to present the subject with some life to it - a story if you will.
One thing I find myself doing now with most of my builds is to do a test fit of the major assembly components. In this case the two fuselage halves, tailplanes, engine cowl, upper engine cowl fairing and the upper and lower wing parts. Some Tamiya tape holds it all together and I'm pleased to say that there aren't any major issues to speak of. The only issue to report is the wing root join to fuselage is an approximate half millimetre gap on either side. It's something that I can live with as it can be easily address with either some Mr Surfacer or Tamiya putty. I may even opt for a spreader in the fuselage.
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