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Whiskey in Space: It's Out Of This World!
Whiskey, Scotland's most famous export is being exported out of this world. Ardbury Distillery, located on the island of Islay has been producing whiskey since 1798, and have teamed up with US space research company called NanoRacks. The aim isn't to get astronauts drunk, but to see how sending whiskey up into space for two years affects the distilling process, hoping to determine how the large, complex molecules react without gravity. It made it's way up October last year, but was only recently announced at the Edinburgh International Science Festival. It's claimed it could lead to even better flavoured whiskey, here's hoping it doesn't get lost in space!
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Thread: Hwarang=Gay boys?
6/24/2004 5:42pm, #31
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Ultimate proof: Go play Tekken and tell me that guy's not a fag. All he does is chase Jin around for the whole game....
Sorry... I couldn't resist...
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I can confirm about homosexuality mentioned occasionally in Hagakure. I read about a samurai, one gay male prostitute and a boatman on a boat. The samurai killed some guy offshore I think, then threw the body overboard and killed the boatman afterward. He spared the life of the homosexual prostitute for some reason, and I don't know why he was on the boat in the first place. Hell I don't even know why he killed the boatman, oh well. Besides the Hagakure, I have read about homosexuality and samurai online once in a while. It's a lot like the ancient Greek and Roman attitude toward homosexuality. Where women were inferior and love between an adult man and a young man was... uh... special?
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you don't gotta beleive me, get the book I listed if you dont beleive me from the library
its not anything near christian.

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DVD Stars
Fantastic Mr. Fox. DVD and Blu-ray. 87 min. Dist. by the Criterion Collection. 2009, this edition 2014. $39.95. ISBN 9781604657883.
Gr 4 Up –Mr. Fox is the cleverest fox around. In his youth, he was a master chicken thief. When he and his wife are trapped during a chicken heist, she reveals that she is pregnant and demands that Mr. Fox change his ways and stop taking risks. He does as his wife asks, but after several years he finds himself unsatisfied. To provide for his family and relieve his own boredom, Mr. Fox plans a major heist on the three meanest farmers: Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. Though the caper is successful, it creates a world of problems for Mr. Fox and his neighborhood, as the three farmers relentlessly pursue revenge. Along with the main plot, there are underlying themes of family and friendship, as well as the dark and macabre flavors that can be expected in a movie based on a Roald Dahl story. The stop-motion animation is phenomenal with subtle movement that is clever and seamless, and the characters are brilliantly voiced by actors such as George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and Bill Murray. The overall look is rich in warm, autumnal colors and thoughtful details. Fans of its director, Wes Anderson, will love this special edition, which comes with fantastic (and funny) features, such as an art booklet, an audio recording of Dahl reading the book, and interviews with cast and crew (Fun fact: the Foxes' abode is a miniature set of Dahl's home).–
The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross. 2 DVDs. 360 min. Dist. by PBS. 2014. $34.99. ISBN 9781608839971.
Gr 9 Up –That the long and checkered history of racial injustice in the United States has produced a society in which racism is arguably ingrained, that the unconscious assumption of white privilege still exists, is not the main subject of this fine PBS series. It is, however, an unavoidable subtext. This six-hour series, written and presented by Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, begins with the origins of slavery in Africa and moves through the next five centuries of historic events, as the African American community forges their own social structures, religious perspectives, and cultural norms against a background of repression and denigration. Rich with riveting details, the series clearly points out that the community is not a uniform entity, and that differences have existed since the early days on American soil. The interviews with subject experts and, as the series moves toward the present day, with men and women who have lived the African American experience, are deeply informative, moving, and at once hopeful and distressing. Thought provoking does not begin to cover the series; and it leaves one wondering, as Cornell West opines in the final hour, if racism cannot be mended unless our society is torn down and rebuilt. Essential viewing for high school and university students, this program moves one to tears and to much-needed self-examination.–
Trashed. 97 min. Dist. by Green Planet Films. 2013. Schools $129, public libraries $69. ISBN unavail.
Gr 7-12 –In this grim and shocking eco-documentary, actor Jeremy Irons travels the world investigating the monumental waste produced by our consumer-oriented lifestyles. Irons—calm, sometimes concerned, but with touches of lightness—is well suited presenting the harsh facts he offers. Some of the aftereffects of rampant waste are trash mountains seeping toxic waste into the Mediterranean, dying turtles and barren whales, plastic debris polluting the oceans, children with birth defects, undrinkable milk, and unbreathable air. Divided into four parts covering land, air, water, and then solutions, this eye-opening examination offers a glimmer of hope if only because some basic recycling strategies are seriously proposed and seen enforced. It doesn't have to end badly for the Earth, suggests the film, but the time to act is now. Enhanced by an interesting, if somewhat downbeat, score; excellent photography; and insightful interviews, this work should be compulsory viewing for both students and adults.–
Audio Stars
Smith, Cynthia Leitich. Feral Nights. (Feral: Bk. 1). 6 CDs. 6 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2013. $59.97. ISBN 9781480585546. MP3-CD.
Gr 8 Up -When free-spirited werecat Yoshi Kitohara sets out to find his sister, Ruby, in Texas, he walks into chaos. His sister has disappeared, the guy she was last seen with is dead, and everyone thinks she's the murderer. Angry about what happened to their prince, the werearmadillos are out for blood and will stop at nothing to kill Yoshi and Ruby. Determined to clear the Kitohara name, he recruits the help of two locals, Clyde, a crippled werepossum, and a human, Aimee. While investigating, the three get kidnapped and are taken to a remote island, where they're set to be killed in a hunt for the amusement of other supernatural creatures. The island is well-guarded by the polar bearlike Yeti, and it's almost impossible to escape. Could Ruby also be on the island? What was she involved in? Most important, how do they escape? This is the first book in a series spun off from Smith's "Tantalize" books. This fairly fast-paced novel is well written and the characters are unique and well-developed. Amy McFadden and Nick Podehl's narrative styles complement each other and transition smoothly between action scenes and dialogue. Listeners who are familiar with the first series and like mystery, adventure, and suspense will enjoy this intriguing book.
Smith, Cynthia Leitich. Feral Curse. (Feral: Bk. 2). 5 CDs. 6 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2014. $59.97. ISBN 9781480583641. MP3-CD.
Gr 8 Up –Adopted when she was little, Kayla knows little of her heritage other than that she came from Ethiopia and she can turn into a cat. After she reveals her alternate self to her longtime boyfriend, Ben, he's killed by lightning while trying to use a spell to cast out her cat form. In comes Yoshi Kitohara. After solving the mystery of his sister's disappearance, Yoshi was magically transported by a cat figurine from a reportedly cursed carousel just in time to save Kayla's dog. Soon he realizes that the carousel is enchanted. To break the spell, Yoshi and Kayla must put the carousel back together and reenact the spell Ben cast. Like the previous book in the series, this work is well written, and Smith further develops the characters while introducing interesting new ones. The mythical and modern elements blend well, and the action and mystery scenes are masterfully done by the narrators, Todd Haberkorn and Cristina Panfilio. Recommend to listeners who enjoyed the first book (Feral Nights) and like mysteries that end in cliff-hangers.
HYMAN, Zachary. The Bambino and Me. tr book with CD. 15 min. Tundra Books. 2014. $17.99. ISBN 9781770496279.
Gr 1-4 –It's 1927 in the Bronx, and George Henry Alexander loves baseball, the Yankees, and, most of all, The Bambino, Babe Ruth. For his birthday, he will be going to see a Yankees/Red Sox game with his father, but to his horror, his mother insists that he wear a Red Sox jersey that was a birthday gift. How will George survive wearing the jersey of the enemy? What if The Babe sees him? This story is beautifully written and full of nostalgia, and the book's illustrations tbring the characters to life. Jason Alexander's narration is the icing on the cake, adding fun character voices and New York accents to this tale of Americana. Students and adults of all ages will enjoy listening, especially anyone with ties to the Red Sox/Yankees century-old rivalry. This work is a true gem.
Angus, David. Great Men and Women in the History of Medicine. 2 CDs. 2:30 hrs. Naxos Audio. 2013. $17.98. ISBN 9781843796909. digital download.
Gr 4-7 –Anyone who thinks that the history of treating disease and injury is destined to be a boring listen will be remarkably impressed with this presentation. Beginning with Hippocrates in Ancient Greece followed by the work of the Roman Galen, this title chronicles the incredible developments in medicine through the centuries with astounding details and entertaining facts interspersed throughout. Highlights include Ibn Sina's path to writing The Canon of Medicine, which was the most popular medical textbook in the world for centuries; the Renaissance-era anatomical investigations of Andreas Vesalius; William Harvey's detailed descriptions of the circulation of blood; and Alexander Fleming's accidental discovery of penicillin. This audio presentation comes up to the 20th century with the work of Francis Crick, James Watson, and Rosalind Franklin in determining the structure of DNA. Finally, the audiobook concludes with an overview of the many fast-paced medical advances that are occurring in the present. Reader Benjamin Soames brings energy, excitement, and even an element of fun to this detailed publication. His pacing is appropriately varied to increase interest, and his own enthusiasm for the topic really shines through. Highly recommended.–
Powell, Patricia Hruby. Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker. 1 CD. 1 hr. Recorded Books. 2014. $15.75. ISBN 9781470383862. digital download.
Gr 2-5 –Born into the slums of St. Louis in 1906, Josephine Baker had dance in her soul. From an early age, she was happiest when performing in front of an appreciative audience. Because of her race, she was often relegated to dressing the dancers, but Josephine worked hard and learned all the dance moves, just in case. When she got the chance to perform on stage, she took it, eventually catching the eye of a benefactor who invited her to perform in Paris, where she stepped into the spotlight and became a star across Europe. Through her bold performances and natural fearlessness, she ultimately pushed through the boundaries of segregation in America to become an international performing star. The unadorned narration of the blank verse text is lovely and vibrant as performed by veteran actress Lizan Mitchell. Her voice is full of the same energy and verve Josephine embodied. The text is mostly narrative and no dialogue, sprinkled with occasional quotes from Josephine herself. Mitchell fluidly reads the lovely verse, "knees squeeze, now fly/arms scissor and splay," that captures Josephine's uninhibited nature so well.
Waller, Sharon Biggs. A Mad Wicked Folly. 9 CDs. 11:14 hrs. Listening Library. 2014. $55. ISBN 9780804167567. digital download.
Gr 8 Up –Waller's debut is a feminist romp through Edwardian England. Victoria Darling has everything—money, position, and a place at France's finest finishing school—except what matters most to her: autonomy. Vicky wants to be an artist, and when she decides to pose nude for an art class, she's whisked back to England and the stifling life she is so desperate to escape. She's caught between an arranged marriage and a handsome police constable, plus a growing sympathy for the Women's Social and Political Union and the cause of women's suffrage. Waller's painstaking research is evident in every detail. Particular attention is paid to weaving historical details seamlessly into the narrative—the Pre-Raphaelites, technological advances such as flushing toilets and the telephone, and the WSPU hunger strikes. Katharine McEwan gives each character his or her own unique timbre and articulations and manages to hit the perfect emotional notes of every line of dialogue. Riding the popularity of Downton Abbey, this book will be sure to attract an instant following. However, it will be the struggles and triumphs of the characters that will leave listeners clamoring for more.
Music Stars
Mearra—Selkie from the Sea. Performed by Linda Marie Smith. CD. 42 min. CDBaby.com. 2014. ISBN unavail. $15.
Gr 4 Up –Smith's alto voice, which blends with the voices of the background singers to produce beautiful harmonies, tells in 11 songs the story of Mearra, a mythical seal called a selkie that can shed its skin and transform into human form. One day, she sees a lonely fisherman named Ian, and falls in love. Ian is enchanted in return, marries her, and together they have a family. However, a selkie cannot remain on land forever. Seven years later, the sea calls for Mearra's return in this bittersweet tale of love, loss, and transformation. The lovely songs, performed in folk rock, jazz, and soft pop styles, are accompanied by excellent performances on a range of instruments, including Celtic harp, button accordion, and hurdy gurdy. All of the music has a distinctive Celtic influence and complements the lyrics perfectly. The songs include "Ian's Song," "Mearra," "All This and More," "Water Green: Blue Sky," "Heaven Knows," "Seals of Silver and Gold," "Surrender to the Sea," "I Would Lose You," "One More Kiss," "Come With Me," and "To Be With You." This is a wonderful album for all those who love Scottish folklore.
The Trash Tunes. Performed by Steve Trash and Kelvin Holly. CD. 28 min. CDBaby.com. 2013. ISBN unavail. $14.
K-Gr 5 –Environmental educator Steve Trash teams with musician Kelvin Holly on this collection of eight original eco-educational songs. Driven by electric guitar and backed by blues and rock 'n' roll beats, each of these tunes is entertaining and fun without ever feeling didactic. The green theme runs throughout the album, emphasizing the importance of reducing waste, recycling, solar energy and the wonder that is planet Earth. The rich, clever lyrics of songs, such as "The Ballad of Ed and Able," which teaches the difference between recycled and recyclable, and "Aluminum Can Blues," will keep children engaged, dancing, moving, and learning. A great resource to use in classroom settings as well as fun for the whole family to enjoy. A must-have for every collection.
Shine Shine Shine. Performed by Mama Mac. CD. approx. 30 min. CDBaby.com. ISBN unavail. $15.
PreS-Gr 1 –Pennsylvania-based Mama Mac (a.k.a. Amy Elkins) writes eclectic indie music for young kids and their parents. The 14 songs on the disc include the opening gospel tune "Climb on Up," an invitation to join the group in the treehouse; the bluesy, soul-filled "Loose Tooth"; the disco-inspired "Dancing Feet"; and a capella seasonal celebration "Summertime." Most of the tunes were composed by Elkins. Each song is carefully arranged, with instrumentation fitting the musical style; "Leaves" is a folksy tune about autumn and features a fiddle and mandolin, while "Snowflake Ballet" is a ballad with sleigh bells ringing in tempo. The title song, "Shine Shine Shine," opens with a chorus of children looking to turn a cloudy day into sunshine. Elkins includes the classic "This Old Man," updated with a country feel and with a pedal steel guitar. The University of Pennsylvania Glee Club sings backup on a couple of songs. With lyrics that will appeal to kiddos and musical arrangements that will please parents, Mama Mac has another winner here.–
Songs from a Journey with a Parrot: Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes From Brazil and Portugal. Performed by various artists. tr book with CD. 44 min. The Secret Mountain. 2013. ISBN 9782923163994. $16.95.
PreS-Gr 3 —Male and female adults and children give voice to these 30 songs and rhymes in Portuguese. The folk tunes include samba, bossa nova, and fandango styles. Some are slow and soft, while others are very lively and upbeat. Musicians give excellent performances on bandolim, accordion, whistles, gourds, and maracas, among the instruments. Song titles include "Boi, Boi, Boi," "Samba, Samba, Samba Lê Lê," and "Teresinha de Jesus." The book features lush paintings depicting scenes from the songs and nursery rhymes, Portuguese and English lyrics, and a paragraph of information about the song or rhyme. This set is an excellent addition to multicultural children's music collections.
The following titles are reviewed in this month's print issue:
Preschool to Grade 4
Caillou: Caillou's Garden Adventures. 50 min. Dist. by PBS. 2014. $9.99. ISBN 9781608830152.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Daniel's Big Feelings. 100 min. Prod by the Fred Rogers Company. Dist. by PBS. 2014. $12.99. ISBN unavail.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Life's Little Lessons. 100 min. Dist. by PBS. 2014. $12.99 ISBN 9781608839902.
Dragons Love Tacos. 6 min. Dist. by Dreamscape Media. 2014. $38.99. ISBN 9780977709892.
Drawing with Mark: Good to Grow/Life on the Farm. ISBN 9781939517142.
Drawing with Mark: Something Fishy/A Day at the Aquarium. ISBN 9781939517135.
Ea: 60 min and $14.98. Dist. by TDC Entertainment and Shelter Island. 2014.
Mastering 5th Grade Math! Volume 1. 2 DVDs. 180 min. Dist. by Scienceandmath.com. 20 14. $16.99. ISBN unavail.
Peep and the Big Wide World: Diva Duck. 84 min. Dist. by PBS. 2014. $9.99. ISBN 9781608830121.
What a Wonderful World. (Shut Up and Sign: Episode 4). 30 min. Dist. by Shut Up and Sign. 2013. $24.95. ISBN 978098947780701.
Under the Freedom Tree. 9 min. Dist. by Dreamscape Media. 2014. $38.99. ISBN 9781629235790.
grades 5 up
Alien Planets Revealed. (Nova). 60 min. Dist. by PBS. 2014. $24.99. ISBN 9781608838479.
Comet Encounter: ISON's Brush with the Sun. 60 min. Dist by PBS. 2014. $24.99. ISBN 9781608830206.
The Country of Wolves. 12 min. Dist. by Inhabit Media. $24.95 w/book. DVD ISBN unavail. Tr book ISBN 9781927095041
The Forsaken Promise. 2 DVDs. 117 min. Dist. by Alden Films. Aldenfilms.com. 2014. $39.95. ISBN 9781877684494.
Francis: The Pope from the New World. 51 min. English and Spanish audio. Dist. by Janson Media. Janson.com. 2013. $19.95. ISBN 9781568394800.
Japanese American Incarceration: 1942–1945. (Discoveries: America National Parks). 56 min. Dist. by Bennett-Watt Entertainment. 2013. $24.95. ISBN 9781604901726.
Life Apps. (Reframing Rio.) Series ISBN 1937772713.
––––. Silicon Savannah. ISBN 193777273X.
––––. Favela Farm. ISBN 1937772748.
––––. Mobile Harvest. ISBN 1937772756.
––––. Once a Nomad. ISBN 1937772764.
––––. World of Apps. ISBN 1937772721.
Ea: 27 min and $195, $595 series. Dist. by Bullfrog Films. 2013.
Molly: Innocent Name, Deadly Drug. 20 min. with 21-page teacher's resource book. Dist. by Human Resources Media. 2014. $149.95. ISBN 9781627060448.
My Dog the Champion. 87 min. Dist. by Anchor Bay. 2014. $24.98. ISBN unavail. Rated G.
1964. (American Experience). 120 min. Dist. by PBS. 2014. $24.99. ISBN 9781608830411.
Scavenger Hunt. (Earth Now!). 56 min. Dist. by Cinema Libre Studio. 2013. $19.95. ISBN unavail.
Think Before You Drink: Sugar Shockers & Beverage Tips. 25 min. Dist. by Learning ZoneXpress. 2014. $79.95. ISBN unavail.
Women in Manufacturing. (Women in Nontraditional Careers). 15 min. with 114-page resource guide. Dist. by Her Own Words. NontraditionalCareers.com. 2013. DVD $95, guide $45. ISBN 9781601180995.
early elementary
Greene, Stephanie. Princess Posey and the Monster Stew. (Princess Posey: Bk. 4). 1 CD. 30 min. Recorded Books. 2013. $15.75. ISBN 9781470378059. digital download.
Gutman, Dan. Mrs. Patty Is Batty! (My Weird School: Bk. 13). 1 CD. 54 min. Recorded Books. 2013. $15.75. ISBN 9781470341503. digital download
LIN, Grace. Ling & Ting Share a Birthday. 1 CD. 15 min. Recorded Books. 2014. $15.75. ISBN 9781490602561. digital download.
McReynolds, Linda. Eight Days Gone. 1 CD. 9 min. Live Oak Media. 2014. $19.95. ISBN 9781430114635.
Parish, Herman. Amelia Bedelia Joins the Club. digital download. 6 min. HarperCollins. 2014. $2.95. ISBN 9780062322081.
middle grade
CHAN, Crystal. Bird. 5 CDs. 6:11 hrs. Listening Library. 2014. $40. ISBN 9780804167765. digital download.
FOXLEE, Karen. Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy. 5 CDs. 6:20 hrs. Listening Library. 2014. $35. ISBN 9780804168366. digital download.
MELOY, Colin. Wildwood Imperium. (Wildwood Chronicles, Bk. 3). 12 CDs. 14 hrs. Harper Audio. 2014. $36.99. ISBN 9780062047106. digital download.
Napoli, Donna Jo. Treasury of Egyptian Mythology. 3 CDs. 3:30 hours. Recorded Books. 2014. $30.75. ISBN 9781470397869. Playaway; digital download.
OSBORNE, Jill. Riley Mae and the Rock Shocker Trek. 1 MP3-CD. 4:15 hrs. Oasis Audio. $12.99. ISBN 9781613755914.
young adult
Benway, Robin. Going Rogue. (Also Known As, Bk. 2). 6 CDs. 7:24 hrs. Brillance Audio. 2014. $69.97. ISBN 9781469277257. MP3-CD.
Carleson, J. C. The Tyrant's Daughter. 7 CDs. 8:33 hrs. Listening Library. 2014. $45. ISBN 9780804167048. digital download.
CHRISTOPHER, Lucy. The Killing Woods. 8 CDs. 9:30 hrs. Blackstone Audio. 2014. $105. ISBN 9781482967401. Playaway; MP3-CD.
HEGAMIN, Tonya Cherie. Willow. 8 CDs. 9:02 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2014. $59.97. ISBN 978148058553. MP3-CD.
Mandela: An Audio History. 1 CD. 1.25 hrs. HighBridge Audio. 2014. $16.95. ISBN 9781622314331.
Strasser, Todd. Fallout. 4 CDs. 5 hrs. Brilliance Audio. 2013. $54.97. ISBN 9781480518469. MP3-CD.
Yancey, Rick. The Final Descent. (The Monstrumologist: Bk. 4). 6 CDs. 7:30 hrs. Recorded Books. 2013. $66.75. ISBN 9781470397982. digital download.
123s and ABCs. Performed by Ella Jenkins. CD. 31 min. Smithsonian Folkways. 2014. ISBN unavail. $11.98.
Beauty Land. Performed by Dani. CD. approx. 39 min. danimusic.net. 2013. ISBN unavail. $12.99.
Block Party! Performed by Poochamungas. CD. 33 min. Train Rolls on Productions. 2013. ISBN unavail. $10.
Debbie and Friends: Variety Show. Performed by Debbie Cavalier and various artists. CD. approx. 35 min. CDBaby.com. 2013. ISBN unavail. $9.95.
Gerry Rhymes: For Kids One to Ninety-Two. Performed by Geraldine Png. CD. approx. 59 min. CDBaby.com. 2013. ISBN unavail. $12.
How the Sun and the Moon Came To Be and Other Playable Folktales from Around the World. Performed by Harry Wilkinson. CD. approx. 30 min. 2013. Createspace.com. ISBN unavail. $12.95.
In Stillness: Lullabies and Meditations for All Ages. Performed by Heidi Siegell. CD. 42 min. CDBaby.com. ISBN unavail. $15.
Tales From the Monstrosity Scrolls. Performed by Rainbow Beast & The Rock Band Land Rockers. CD. 71 min. CDBaby.com. 2014. ISBN unavail. $20.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star by Mies van Hout. Performed by the Chambers Family. tr book w/CD. approx. 12 min. 2014. ISBN 9781935954378. $19.95.


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The tiny slip at midnight
A little sip at noon
You're tired and torn approaching dawn
My penitent buffoon
Wouldn't you think I'd know by now
I shouldn't have entertained it
Couldn't you keep that to yourself
You cried for my forgiveness
You say it sets you free
You summon dear the shameful tears
That spill all over me
Wouldn't you think I'd know by now
I shouldn't have entertained it
Couldn't you keep that to yourself
The penny rides at evening tide
The vain requests
The blush of the night
And the blooming bush
Where you failed every test
What should I believe of you?
What should I forget
Am I innocent yet
Is it the wife you would have beaten
Is it the child you couldn't bear?
I fear you have mistaken me
For somebody who cares
The sophisticated victim
That you skilfully request
You can hide behind your wishes
You can hide behind despair
And all the wretched syndroms
That carry away the blame
Couldn't you keep you keep that to yourself
And wouldn't you shouldn't you couldn't you
Keep that to yourself
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IP advocacy group Ideas Matter showcased the pivotal role of IP in the development of cancer treatments at an event in London today. Representatives from a number of companies active in the field of cancer diagnostics attempted to counter the arguments put forward by IP sceptics by explaining the importance of IP to funding, product development, cross-industry collaboration and ultimately improving the quality of life for cancer sufferers.
Dr Deryk Williams, chief medical officer of Anaxsys, highlighted the importance of IP to securing investment for the development of medical devices such as his company's lung cancer diagnostic technology. "It's a fairly simple equation," he said. "If there's no IP, there's no significant investment in the company." The company's three patents and considerable knowhow would lead to the creation of around 200 jobs in the UK if commercialisation of the technology is successful, he added.
Building on the theme of collaboration, Amgen's director of regulatory affairs, RD policy, Dr Virginia Acha, predicted that cooperation between companies will become much more commonplace as the pharmaceutical industry moves away from the blockbuster model and towards 'personalised medicine' that is far more highly targeted towards smaller groups of patients. "No single company has all the necessary diagnostics and therapies," she said.
Philips' Maaike van Velzen explained how landscaping patent holdings in the oncology space has assisted her company in discovering potential partners. "It helps us to form consortia, by looking at the strengths of different parties in different fields and seeing if we might be able to form a strong relationship with them," she said. "It helps us to see where the emphasis has been and where the major RD investment has taken place."
Critics of the IP system argue that IP rights give their owners too much power, since they are used to exclude rivals from the marketplace and reduce competition. But the facilitative qualities of IP, as an enabler of collaboration and open innovation, are all too often overlooked. "Sometimes, our IP strategy is about creating exclusivity for ourselves," van Velzen admitted. "But other times – and this is particularly true in the case of healthcare – our IP strategy is more about sharing our IP and cooperating with partners."
Talking to IAM after the event, Acha suggested that the pro-IP, anti-IP debate has lost sight of what the IP system was originally created for. "IP is there to give a governance structure – it's not there to bias one party against another," she said. "Without the framework that it provides, you can end up in very difficult waters if you want to collaborate with another organisation. The benefit of having a patent in this field is that hopefully someone else developing a similar technology will see it and say, 'hey, that will work over here!'." When that happens, she stated, parties can collaborate, resulting in reduced costs and a quicker time to market for all involved, while at the same time each can protect their own stake in the technologies being developed and ensure that their investors get a return.
Those calling for the weakening – or even, in some cases, abolition – of IP rights should have been there today. The event may have forced them to rethink what can often be a knee-jerk position. The simple fact is that a whole host of life-saving technologies might never see the light of day if it were not for the financing and collaboration facilitated by IP. No-one in their right mind wants that to happen, do they?
Article source: http://www.iam-magazine.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=11b92fd4-26fe-4864-8f14-e09aac67f2d0


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Although I Don't Know Him That Wella
I don't really know BobFrost that well, but I always enjoy reading his stories (which I suppose he doesn't know). He seems to be a very loving, wise, artistic, and overall admirable man. I've only talked to him once, and he was kind of mad at me then, but for an understandable reason. I always enjoy his inspiring, philosophical stories.
So just in case you didn't know, I admire you, Bob!
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Agreed! :-D


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Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak today announced that a final accounting of Insurance Department expenditures revealed his administration spent nearly $675,000 less during 2011, his first year in office, than the Insurance Department spent in calendar year 2010.
For the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2011, the Insurance Department spent $11,160,855.28 compared to $11,833,228.01 in 2010, a total savings of $672,372.73 from year to year. Doak attributed the savings to efficiency efforts initiated by his administration upon taking office in January 2011.
"I've pledged to run government more like a business, and in business you try to make every dollar count," Doak said. "Efficiency is the name of the game, because Oklahomans deserve fiscally responsible government."


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Savory Comfort: 11 Cheese Soufflé Recipes
When roasted in a hot oven, chickpeas become super-crunchy. They're a great low-fat substitute for nuts when salty cravings hit.
Recipe: Spiced Chickpea "Nuts"
Think of this protein-rich dip as an Asian version of hummus, made with edamame, ginger, and soy. Serve with rice crackers and/or carrot sticks.
Recipe: Edamame-Ginger Dip
24 Recipes for Spring Fruits and Vegetables


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5 way project - tapped, bass, mids and tweeter, big boy system
It all started out with my making a pair of Tannoy GRF replicas and starting to like that sort of sound.
Then on hearing Coco's (yes, he has a lot to be thanks and cursed for:-) ), AH-300 conical and making a pair... and crossing them using Tannoy HPD's in my cabs.
Looked like this.
Then complete.
I used JBL2435Be's - heard good thing about them and they were not that expensive... Crossing at 1000Hz like Tannoy do. Sounded pretty good to be honest!
this 2 way set up then had a cheap Eminence tweeter added and progressed to using Emience Kappa Pro LFII's instead of the Tannoys and my own 2nd order 12dB / oct crossovers.
After a while fingers started itching and I got a pair of JBL2482's in good sounding condition.
Big mid horns for them and crossing at 330Hz... The JBL2435's moved up to 1250Hz
Once made they looked like this
So far that's 48 tapered compound angled petals cut out for the mid and upper mid horns.
Suddenly mid range was clear and fantastic. Piano OMG. Asking a paper cone to do that sort of thing just cannot compete with decent compression drivers...
Then of course a mid bass conical.
Read up and found some excellent advice...
Petals on the go...
Kappa 15-A chosen after modeling in Hornresp - excellent proj/tool - repect and many thanks for use of it.
First test
Using GRF;s as low bass bins
mid bass horns cross at 90hz
Rearranged - sounded better
Now for some tapped horns
Thanks to Volvotreter and Cowanaudio and the Colborative taped horn sub project thread - excellent stuff.
I chosed to use my Eminence Kappa PRO LFRII's -nice drivers and they modelled well in Hornresp.
First side done
Then both
Now to relax. listen, already tuned the upper / mid horns to work nicely with the md and tapped horns.
Really sounds good. Horns are the way to go. 5 way is the ultimate I think..
'Normal' music sound great with accurate fast bass and then ask it to do some sub stuff and oh yes you hear / feel that.
Makes lower listening levels enjoyable as you get full range without terribly loud. High WAF!
Loved this project and the results. Will do some fine tuning / measuring but my ears tell me it is close...
What next. Not sure about 5 way amping or fully active tbh...
Let me be the first to say WOW! Its a progressive desease this DIY and the cure has yet to be found. My condolances:D
I am moving down the cursor and :apathic: :beady: :) :D
Absolutely stunning Steve!
I just kept laughing more and more as each iteration occurred! Fantastic, thanks for sharing.
Something that big in Uk conditions, amazing! great stuff.
Have you reached the end here now? If so, what are your plans for final finshing etc??
Thanks guys. Evolution - very nice to see those room shots on after the other. I have one of just the straight GRF's too. It looks quite empty in here!
I am lucky in that last year we built this room for hifi only - so not frowns or tuts from the Mrs.
She like the conicals - says they are like flowers. Did got some looks when introducing the the 90cm dia by 120cm deep mid bass horns and she even helped me carry round the tapped horns!
The 90cm + material mid bass widths do not fit through a standard house door or even front door. Handy to have the double doors and site entrance from the double garage workshop;-)
I will post up some crossover screen short and horn resp models soon and actual measurements when done.
Still loving the full range.
Not decided what to finish it all like yet...
We would like to hear about the electronics also. Gotta have some amps somewhere.
High WAF? You must have a very understanding wife.
That's a lot of really nice woodworking. I wish I could listen to them.
Well, amps not that exciting.
I mostly use a homebuild SoH KT88 PP 15-20W class A that has all silicon power reg
That's it before it became a power amp as I went TVC only.
Here it is all aglow
Unfortunately I put it on on Friday evening and one channel was down on vol and a bit muffled so I will have to have a look at it. Not valves as I did a quick check and they are quite new.
It's a bit overkill for the sensitivity I now have...
At the moment and for digital / streaming listening I am using a supposed 20W T-amp (more like 6W). But it is quite powerful enough to generate some great bass on the mid bass and tapped horn - it struggled with the GRF config when turned up. Not so with the proper horns.
So I use passive crossovers. Partly cost I don't think something like a Behringer jobbie will cut it ADC wise for my phono signal and not even as a dac. It would have to be a very much more superior one I think.
Also 4 or 5 amps - not really me somehow. I am thinking of a nice SE sometime. Hope to audition one tomorrow so will know more about them.
So I use simple 2nd order 12dB / oct passive.
Some nice meaty windings for the lower freq stuff.
Here's the crossover from upper mid JBL2435BE to JBL2484 to Kappa 15A
I use a Zobel on the Kappa 15A to stop it rising. - Similar on the Kappa Pro LFII's too.
Then the Cross between Kappa 15A Mid bass horn and Kappa Pro LFII tapped horn looks like this.
The tweeter is just added on with it's one little crossover.
When trying the first experiments with a Tannoy HPD bass cone and JBL2435 horn I found how much better the simple 2nd order 12dB crossover sounded and decided to stick with it throughout this project. Adding the JBL 2482's going 4 way worked well and I just kept on with the tapped horns and 5 way.
The driver specs are
Tweeter - cheap little Eminence thing - might replace for nicer work situation pending...
JBL2435be's upper mid (1250Hz to 10000Hz) - you don't find much about them spec wise as they were always in arrays... Crisp, quite cutting dynamic upper mid.
JBL2482's mid / lower mid horn (330Hz to 1250Hz). Rich toneful mid Compression driver.
Kappa 15A - Cheap and nice sounding bass guitar pro driver (90Hz to 330Hz)
Eminence Kappa Pro LFII (Pro audio low freq driver) Robust and can do deep effortlessly.
Now to the Horn resp side.
Mr Coco kindly modelled the mid bass horn for me
Here's how it looks with a Kappa 15A on it
Horn resp schematic
Params to get that
Now for the tapped horns. I played with Hornresp and came up with what would fit in my room and was a compromise crossing with the midbass at around 90Hz.
I am not so much for fiddling with models endlessly and talking about it - like to get on and make sawdust and build. Still The models point to something usable.
I have the tapped horns fully in the corners so use 0.5 x Pi.
I am using L-Pads on the JLB2435's and 2482's - 13dB on both. Nothing on the tweeters or mid bass / tapped sub horn. Balance is to my ear about right.
Measuring to be done as and when.
Listening to test tone across freq ranges all seems ok , no dips and nice room resonance down in the 30Hz area:-)
Today I have made sure all the inspection / driver installation hatches are air tight. Bead of silicone sealant on one side and Vaseline smear on the other face and bingo - perfect seal / removable and re-usable for virtually nowt.
Listening to Pink Floyd - Wish you were here just now - sounds nice...
Now onto Beautiful South - nice clear dynamic sound and goes loud very well!
Must get some Yello sub bass on or Joan as police woman later ;-)
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February 14, 2017,
Issue 65 of the Ghazal Page includes 8 exceptional responses to the "Chill" challenge. As winter winds down in the Midwest, take a tour from Winter to Sequim Bay!
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Thread: Tuscan Leather
I recently bought a split bottle of Tuscan Leather. My first impression on applying the scent was that of alcohol. I know most scents have an alcohol base but this is more like sergical alcohol. The alcohol smell only lasts a few seconds, and the scent itself seems rather weak. Even during the first hour I have to put my arm almost to my nose to smell it, wafting doesn't do it.
Does anybody get the same impression?
It is a very authentic clean leather/suede scent, and the raspberry really adds to the magic. I find that it is a perfect layer for Tobacco Vanille; they really compliment each other.
TL has become one of my top leather scents.
Strangely enough this is one of the only scents I have that has absolutely no trace of alcohol when I first spray it. Though it's highly unlikely, maybe they made a mistake with the alcohol to perfume ratio in the batch your bottle came from.
I think I can understand the olfactory impression you're smelling, but like everso I wouldn't compare it to alcohol/solvent/etc.
Tuscan Leather lasts forever on my skin.
"When you become comfortable with uncertainty. infinite possibilities open up in your life"
-- Eckhart Tolle
IKL : I was surprised when I smelled the alcohol blast in the beginning, because I have tried a few Tom Ford Private blends before and never experienced that.
everso : I maybe wrong to describe it as surgical alcohol, as I am not a surgeon but it just smells like common alcohol. I was a bit surprised to get that sensation.
Can you guys comment on Tuscan Leather's sillage? Thanks
Last edited by alaya; 28th November 2008 at 03:31 PM.
I'm a colognosaurus. Rawr!
Last edited by everso; 28th November 2008 at 04:09 PM.
As everyone seems to find TL has a good sillage and lasts all day, I better get an original bottle.
"When you become comfortable with uncertainty. infinite possibilities open up in your life"
-- Eckhart Tolle
ANY Tom Ford Private Blend will last for a very long time.
Last edited by thenmarcher; 28th November 2008 at 09:57 PM.
"Why not seize the pleasure at once?"
-- Jane Austen (Sun, and Mercury in Sagittarius)
Ayala, I think this is a case of olfactory fatigue. I also was in on the split and ... TL is working as well as the samples I 've used, I think. and certainly when I smell anything I've worn while I had it on from a couple of days ago I get a good blast of it. Also I'm pretty convinced of the sellers integrity, (although sometimes I wish he would communicate better! and yet I can't blame him cause I've been guilty of wasting his time in the past with enquiries that came to nothing. but they were in good faith lol)
Also, it's not alcohol, but ether you are smelling - the scent of ether - which goes a long way to creating the "cocaine" accord the juice is notorious for.
I have a spray sample so will do a real side my side comparison but I want to go into the world and spritz at stores on black friday.


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Allen West "This why we cannot have "sanctuary cities"
As Written By Allen B. West:
I received this through one of the military email networks to which I belong, WAYMOR, Inc. It's operated by one of my mentors, COL Wayne "Lobo" Morris USMC. The email below came to us from another Marine, Vietnam Veteran Captain Jud Blakely.
The story is pretty self-explanatory and just breaks your heart. This is the real story happening out there to Americans because of illegal immigration. This is why we should not have "sanctuary cities" harboring illegals who are causing death and injury to our American citizens. Please, if you can find it in your heart, let's help out this Marine, Beth Wiggins. Just amazing. Just damn deplorable.
Jud here…
…and I thought as long, as hard, and as well as I could before sending this to you-all…but I have no other way to give Beth Wiggins and Eli, her young son, a helping hand.
Beth is a single mother, Eli has just turned six, and Beth is the definition of "Never Give Up." Her resilience under the crush of what has befallen her is humbling to witness.
In her mid-30's now and a former Marine MP––that's right, I said Marine MP––from 1995 to 2003, Beth was also a heck of a softball player until she chose to become a mom.
Beth and Eli live in Atmore, Alabama which is 40 miles NE of Mobile on the Florida line. I know her because she was my son's supervisor at the Airbus assembly plant here.
Paul and Beth work for a security outfit called Alutiiq ("A-loo-tick"). Beth has been with Alutiiq since she left the Corps and has been both a mentor and role model for Paul.
Three months ago Beth Wiggins was riding her motorcycle to work, was run into by a drunk driver on I-65, barely survived, and had to have both legs amputated at the knee.
The drunk driver––it was a hit and run––was found by the police and turned out to be an illegal from Mexico. No insurance, of course, and he's now vanished into the wind.


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As you probably know, there was quite a bit of excitement on Wall Street yesterday. Apparently a panic was caused by images of rioters in Greece. And then it was announced that there was some kind of trading errors that caused or perhaps exacerbated the selloff. Was this really what happened, or is it just a way of trying to calm the markets?
I thought it was an interesting question because it shows the difference between what people expect and what people don't expect. Events like the Asian Financial Crisis and the Russian default in the 90's were largely unexpected, and these were termed Black Swans. They had massive effects on the economies and markets of the world, and caused the largest Hedge Fund collapse in history.
Many people are concerned that Greek's problems will spread to other countries throughout the world. So, that is a risk that people are factoring into their thinking. But there are other risks that most people never imagine. And a technical error where one trader pushes one button by mistake is a good example.
Most people assume that the markets will not be disrupted by technical glitches. And, as technology improves, we expect to see this kind of thing happen less and less. But no matter how much technology improves, it will never eliminate the problem of the Black Swan: that we are subject to risks that we never imagine.
Yesterday's chaos led to a fall in Treasury yields, as people bought tons of U.S. debt. Why? Because it is regarded as "safe". However, there are some people who think that the U.S. government's debt is anything but safe. They think that debt levels have risen so high that the government will not be able to pay. It's just a matter of time before the rest of the world finds out.
That is just the kind of Black Swan event that could cast the world into a global depression. It has the characteristics: massive effect and completely unexpected. If it does happen, people will see all the telltale signs, but only in hindsight. They'll say,
"It was clear that debt levels were too high, and they were increasing at ever higher rates."
By definition, Black Swans are events that people cannot accurately predict. So, how could we protect ourselves from such an event? Nassim Taleb, the author of The Black Swan, suggests putting most of our money in safe investments, and the remainder in disaster insurance. That means buying instruments that will rise in value dramatically when the "unthinkable" happens. That might mean buying an option on the DOW that makes big money if the index falls below a certain level.
No one can tell the future for sure. But there is no reason that we cannot prepare for it. Living in La-La Land and ignoring the possibility of market crashes, financial crises and other Black Swan events is just irresponsible and foolish. Closing our minds and blindly following financial advice of "experts" is equally dangerous. I think each person needs to find out about such possibilities and decide what is best for themselves.


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|1,400 sq. ft.
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|2 - 7 nights
The only place with soul, private access to THE true Tioga Falls!
*ON THE RIVER (Tioga Falls)
*VERY SECLUDED - "off the grid"
Please keep in mind that the Tioga Falls Cabin/secluded 80 acres experience is not ideal in consideration of the average city person's level of comfort. EVERYONE in your group must be avid, authentic,outdoor-loving people. This is a technology-FREE vacation. Cell phones don't work well at all. It's not for everyone, yet absolutely IDEAL for the right people. In this environment, one unhappy or non-outdoorsy person in the group has a direct, negative impact on everyone traveling together in this secluded space.
*TECHNOLOGY-FREE (FREE OF TV, INTERNET, & RELIABLE CELL SERVICE) - just sit back and relax
Have you every backpacked or camped in a tent, at any point in your life? Did you love the experience? Please ask this question to everyone in your group. If your answer is yes, then this is the ideal creature comfort step-up you've been looking for. As a backpacker myself, as I age, I find myself deeply appreciating the indoor plumbing and sleeping on a standard mattress that an experience such as staying in this gorgeous, custom-crafted log cabin deep, in the U.P. woods, provides.
Sitting on the fully screened-in porch watching and listening to the soothing waterfalls below as you enjoy the amenities from home, feels as though you are truly in the heart of a wilderness oasis. Fish for trout to your heart's content. Canoe down the river. Melt into your vacation within the 80 wooded acres surrounding the cabin and take this opportunity to truly get away from it all.
Drive the 2 mile 2-track trail from the main road into this peaceful log cabin. Ideally, it is best to bring a truck, though with good, careful driving, a regular car can make it down the 2 mile-2 track. Still, you will probably bottom-out at least once, and it is hard to avoid the tree branches close to your car.
When you are at the Tioga Falls Cabin, it's so refreshing to wade in the water, hike around the property, fish and read a good book. Perfect for the family vacation if the whole family is agile, adventurous and relishing exploring nature. This cabin is perfect for up to 6 adult friends and will be remembered by all. Or it can be the romantic retreat for two (if BOTH people enjoy the outdoors.) It isn't ideal for families with young children, or multiple couples traveling together, as there is only one bedroom with a door. Families with children who love nature, and can entertain themselves without electronic devices will absolutely love it! It is wonderful to fall asleep to the gentle sound of water falls right outside of the screened in porch.
Your nature-loving family will love this unique, full custom log (not a kit) home to call home for a week and beg to return again. Perfect privacy and deep relaxation await. Keep in mind that being deep in the woods requires you to be comfortable with nature. Yes, bugs do exist in the woods. Yes, when you open the door in the evening, bugs may get into the cabin. You have to be very conscious of your environment, even though this beautiful cabin has many of the amenities from home. Here you can escape from technology, though some cell phones do work, if you must turn them on. No TV or Internet-- just connecting with nature. Keep in mind that being at a place this secluded brings out everyone in the group's idiosyncrasies. In our personal experience, if even one person isn't a true, adventurous nature-lover, then that energy WILL negatively effect the whole group & your experience.
Experiencing the Fall colors at Tioga Falls is incredible. Imagine being surrounded by 80 acres of unique colors. Many photography opportunities are possible. In the Fall, feel free to cozy up to the wood stove with the provided wood. Even though the refrigerator and generator use propane, the cabin is heated by the wood-burning stove, as needed.
ATV: Yes, you are welcome to bring your ATVs. There is plenty of room to park and turn around your trailer as well. Keep in mind that while there are hundreds of miles of trails, while most of the trails are not groomed.
Bathroom: The bathroom is a very comfortable size with a standard toilet, vanity/sink and a shower. There is NOT a bathtub at the Tioga Falls Cabin. Please bring your own soap and shampoo. At times, we do have these supplies, yet we do not inventory them weekly.
Bed Configuration:
Downstairs = 1 Queen
Upstairs = 2 Full
2 Twins
Blow Dryer: We ask that you please limit the use of your hair blow dyer as it may drain the power enough to inhibit the well from working properly.
Boats: Are boats provided? Yes, we normally have 2 canoes awaiting you on the rivers. One on the Tioga River and another on the Sturgeon River.
Bugs: Yes, there are plenty of bugs in the wilderness, surrounding the waterfalls and on the 80 private acres. If doors are left open, even for short periods of time at the cabin, then bugs/flies/mosquitoes love to sneak in. We do not spray for bugs, as with the natural landscape, along comes bugs. Depending on our level of rainfall, mosquitoes can be plentiful. Bug spray is highly recommended. Hence, we love the screened in patio porch. If you are at all concerned about bugs, critters or small animals, the Tioga Falls Cabin may be too much of a challenge. It is important to us that all of our guests have a positive experience.
Campfires and Fireworks: Please keep your campfires in the provided ring away from the cabin. Plus, we do not allow fireworks at the Tioga Falls Cabin.
Cell phone service: Cell phone service is generally unreliable in the Upper Peninsula when you travel outside of Marquette and Escanaba. While it has improved over the years, it still varies by your provider and actually cell phone.
Critters: Even though we deep clean the cabin between each stay, at various times, especially after heavy rains, mice do get into the cabin. The Tioga Falls Cabin is in the middle of 80 private acres along the water.
Energy: Since the Tioga Falls Cabin is powered by solar (with a generator back-up that we try to keep the use at a minimum), we have to be sensitive to the electrical use. Therefore, there is NOT a TV or microwave. We ask that you please limit the use of your hair blow dyer as it may drain the power enough to inhibit the well from working properly. There are no power lines to look at anywhere you turn.
Fall Colors: Generally, the peak time period to see the colors is between mid-September through mid-October.
Fishing: There is primarily brook and brown trout in the Tioga and Sturgeon Rivers which surround the Tioga Falls Cabin. It is best to use worms, small trout flies or small spinners as bait.
Heat: The wood Stove is the only source of heat at the cabin. To date, it has provided plenty of heat for our guests.
Kitchen Supplies: We have many basic kitchen supplies at the cabin. If there is something that you can't live without, I strongly advise you to bring it. We do have a coffee pot, toaster, refrigerator, stove/oven. There is a cast-iron skillet, though keep in mind that the skillet is is washed differently than standard dishes. There is NOT a dishwasher. We normally have dish soap on hand for your use.
Propane Refrigerator: Keep in mind that the refrigerator may be a little smaller than most of us have in the city Also, with a propane refrigerator, you don't get the blast of cold air coming out, as you do with an electric fridge most of us have at home.
Stove/Oven: 4 burners, yet probably a bit smaller than most of us have a home.
Land: There is not a lot of cleared or flattened land around the property. We have a small space around the fire pit. The most clear and leveled land is in the parking area, at the entrance of the cabin, where there is a dirt/gravel parking area.
Linens/towels: We do provide the linens for the beds, which are fully made upon your arrival. Also, we provide basic towels. Please bring your own linens if you are particular about the thread count or are bringing a dog who sleeps with you. We provid basic bathroom and kitchen towels as well.
Paper products: We do our best to make sure there is plenty of toilet paper and paper towels during your stay.
*Pets are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $50/per pet.
Shopping: Where is the nearest grocery store? The nearest grocery store is about 1/2 hour north, in LÁnse.
Trails: Yes, there are trails surrounding the cabin and the 80 private acres, yet they are not groomed, nor regularly maintained. It is a rugged adventure. The walking trail to the Sturgeon River is not straightforward, nor does it have a perfect walkway. You do need to have decent mobility skills to maneuver around the 80 acres comfortably.
2 mile Two-Track Entry: Depending on the weather, the 2-track can get quite rough.The 2 mile two-track is never predictable. You'd have to be prepared for a possible adventure. It's not your average cottage experience. You may have to travel the 2 miles at a snails pace, getting out to move a branch of a tree if needed. We have care-takers who drive in and out of the cabin on a regular basis in a regular car, yet we have also seen a storm come through before guests arrive and there are limbs that had to be moved as they drive in. We try our best to keep the road as functional as possible. The road has only been actually impossible in the winter. We are maintaining the road on a regular basis, yet in 2 miles of wilderness, sometimes it's a breeze to get in and sometimes it's a challenge.
Waterfalls: The falls are right outside the screened in porch. Still, the terrain isn't simple for a child or a non-agile adult to navigate. Still, if you are truly adventurous, you will love it! I can attest to the fact that it is tons of fun, and the beating of the falls on your back is a fantastic "natural spa" experience. Water shoes are essential.
Wood Stove: Yes, there is a wood stove at the cabin. It is the only source of heat at the cabin. Guests have always talked about how toasty they feel with the wood burning stove. Plus, we provide the wood!
Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business 10 years ago, with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
A true dream for someone who truly loves and appreciates nature, exactly as it is, with many of the creature comforts from home.
An opportunity to truly live green.
The sound of waterfalls-- all day and all night. A deep relaxation experience like no other.
This was exactly what my husband and I needed after the craziness of planning a wedding and having one. It was very secluded and deep in the woods. The falls are loud but beautiful. We enjoyed hiking the very woodsy/swampy trails, it's some rough terrain! Slippery rocks, hilly, sinking muck and mosquitoes but so worth it. We got to see fresh moose tracks and lots of deer. The log cabin was stunning, I loved the wood work! Overall this was an amazing vacation and we thank you for sharing your beautiful land with us.
This location is great! It's a rare gem. For the true outdoorsman! It had everything we needed and was a nice relief from " social media". We hope to come back next year!
Loved everything. Super quiet. Lack of access to the river from overgrown weeds. Beaver dams blocking canoe access.
The Tioga Falls Cabin was a peaceful and relaxing getaway for the whole family. It rained for the bulk of our stay but the porch provided lots of outdoor time with no rain and bugs. We spent most of the time reading and playing games together. It is great living off the grid but still being able to take a nice hot shower, cook on a stove, and have a refrigerator. The road in was a little rough due to the rain but you just had to drive slow. The wood stove was great for taking the chill and damp out of the cabin. The beds could be a little softer but otherwise I am hoping to make this a regular trip. BTW didn't see any bears, moose, or wolves, saw some tracks but there were lots of snapping turtles laying eggs around the cabin which was interesting to see.
We had an awesome stay in the UP. This cabin was perfect for a Grouse Hunting trip. The cabin was well stocked with supplies, and we tried to leave it with more than it came with (we left things behind like oil for cooking and coffee). We seen over 30 Grouse near the cabin, Snowshoe Rabbits, Deer, and we even ran into a Bull Moose eating on a tree on the cabin road. Felt very blessed to experience this cabin.
We called the rental company to let them know that the cleaners had not come in and changed the bedding between visitors, and they were kind enough to give us a partial credit towards our next rental (I have rented twice from Fresh Water and really enjoy their customer service).
This was a perfect getaway for my husband. The cabin had everything we needed and then some. The property was gorgeous! We loved hiking the trails and taking the canoes out. We saw a family of otters and quite a few beaver dams while we were on the river. We were there for four days and it was the perfect amount of time to completely unplug and get away. The only surprise was a couple of mice that made caught us a little off guard. Mice aside I would definitely recommend this rental
At the meeting of the Tioga Falls and the Sturgeon River, just 2 miles North of US 41 on a 2-track road. The 2-track road is hilly, rocky and uneven. While in comparison to most 2-track roads in the UP, the 2-track is in pretty good condition (and excellent for running or mountain biking). Still, it requires caution as you venture into the cabin. A truck or SUV is the recommended mode of transportation. A perfect place to get away from it all. Search google.maps for 'Tioga Falls' - the cabin is next to the falls! Enjoy the 80 acres with many acres of State land to explore too. ATV and snowmobiling trails are near.
Other Activities: Hiking, mountain biking (2 bikes provided), and soaking in the cool pools of the Tioga River and Falls. The terrain is not easy, so traditional swimming is not to be expected. This is a wonderful, unique adventure-filled natural vacation spot.


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So, here I am with my maritime theme; am I interested in seafaring? I think not, and yet, as a literary subject, I think I very much am. Or, if you will, as a chronotope. From Margaret Cohen's fascinating essay, "The Chronotopes of the Sea":
There are six waterside chronotopes across the history of the English and French literary traditions that date back to the novel's prehistory in antique forms. These chronotopes are (1) blue water, the open sea; (2) brown water, the murky depths of the river; (3) white water, when bodies of water are riled up into extreme natural danger; (4) the island, land entirely surrounded by water; (5) the shore, a zone of contact between land and sea; and (6) the ship, an unstable piece of terra firma that propels humans across the sea's inhospitable territory.
I will say that I am not terribly interested in brown water, although Cohen's discussion makes it sound like I could be. And while I am interested in the island and the shore, I have tried to segregate them from my current undertaking, though I have considered a future island/seaside course of reading as well.
Cohen describes blue water as
the realm of the open ocean containing immense and violent powers of weather, terrain (currents, tide, water depth), monstrous animals, and aggressive warriors, as well as pirates and adventurers seeking gain in unpoliced zones beyond the control of sovereign and law. On blue water, individual characters test their agency by meeting these violent forces and struggling to survive the clash among them.
There is a lot of blue water in The Odyssey. (In fact, Cohen does not limit her discussion to the English and French literary traditions, as she brings up The Odyssey to illustrate several points.)
To a man, everyone is awed by the sea—including arrogant Odysseus. Every description calls forth its great size, depth, danger, and the difficulty in understanding it.
"…a sea so vast not even cranes could wing their way/in one year's flight—so vast it is, so awesome…"
"No need in the world for him to board the ships,/those chariots of the sea that sweep men on,/driving across the ocean's endless wastes…/Does he want his very name wiped off the earth?"
"Who would willingly roam across a salty waste so vast,/so endless? Think: no city of men in sight, and not a soul/to offer the gods a sacrifice and burn the fattest victims."
"Just for hunger we rig and ride our long-benched ships/on the barren salt sea, speeding death to enemies."
All this comes to a head when blue water turns to white water, which Cohen rightly characterizes as "not only a dangerous space but a dangerous time, a representation of time as crisis." Clearly this happens to Odysseus quite a bit. Otherwise he'd probably have gotten home sooner, no? And these white water crises are really exciting.
At that a massive wave came crashing down on his head,
a terrific onslaught spinning his craft round and round—
he was thrown clear of the decks—
the steering-oar wrenched
from his grasp—
and in one lightning attack the brawling
galewinds struck full-force, snapping the mast mid-shaft
and hurling the sail and sailyard far across the sea.
He went under a good long while, no fast way out,
no struggling up from under the giant wave's assault,
his clothing dragged him down—divine Calypso's gifts—
but at last he fought his way to the surface spewing
bitter brine, streams of it pouring down his head.
And he is hardly finished. But time, which passes so slowly on the blue water, where nothing much happens except continuous movement over the vastness of the sea, has sped up dramatically. Everything is happening at once, in "a terrific onslaught." Most, if not all, such onslaughts are brought on in The Odyssey by supernatural powers, which also bring tragedy at land. But at sea they seem even more capricious and dangerous, and sailors like Odysseus fully expect and accept it.
Poseidon has struck
their well-rigged ship on the open sea with gale winds
and crushing walls of waves, and only a few escape, swimming,
struggling out of the frothing surf to reach the shore,
their bodies crusted with salt but buoyed up with joy
as they plant their feet on solid ground again,
spared a deadly fate.
That is the life of a mariner on the blue water, which can turn to white so quickly, and where survival depends on "luck, combined with cunning and resourcefulness…epitomized by Odysseus…." (Cohen)
This essay is really great, and has given me a lot of insight into why I'm doing this in the first place. There's a lot more to it, too much for one day.
Cohen, Margaret. "The Chronotopes of the Sea." In The Novel: Volume 2, Forms and Themes, edited by Franco Moretti, 647-666. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2006.
Homer. The Odyssey. Translated by Robert Fagles. New York: Penguin, 1996.


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Sen. Bennet and Rep. Tipton praised for introducing legislation to protect the Hermosa Creek watershed
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Business and conservation groups join diverse community in supporting bill that would preserve water quality, wildlife habitat and recreational areas
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Rep. Scott Tipton (R, CO-3) introduced legislation today that would protect one of Colorado's most revered landscapes – the Hermosa Creek watershed in the San Juan National Forest. The legislation was co-sponsored by Sen. Mark Udall (D-CO). The Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act would protect more than 100,000 acres of incredible wildlife habitat and ensure the future of the area's wildly popular recreational opportunities.
"There's a reason why my business is located in Durango." said Lynn Martens, owner of HeyRed Marketing Communications, LLC. "The natural landscapes and amazing recreational opportunities in the area make it a very desirable place to live and run my business." Over 100 business leaders in La Plata and San Juan Counties support the legislation; they are listed, along with more information on the watershed on www.hermosacreek.org.
The legislation would protect one of the most iconic destinations in southwest Colorado, the Hermosa Creek watershed. The bill would designate 38,000 acres as wilderness and 70,000 acres as a special management area. It would continue all current uses in the area – of particular interest to locals is that all the popular mountain bike trails in the watershed will remain open.
"This legislation is the result of a true community consensus, and honors the various needs of businesses, sportsmen and recreationists," said Jeff Widen, an associate director at The Wilderness Society. "By reintroducing this legislation, Sens. Bennet and Udall and Rep. Tipton are respecting the wishes of local communitites, and protecting one of the best parts of Colorado. We thank and commend Sens. Bennet and Udall, and Rep. Tipton."
The Hermosa Creek watershed offers breathtaking views, and contains some of Colorado's more pristine old-growth ponderosa pine forests, which provide critical wildlife habitat for species such as the Canada lynx and native trout.
Community discussions by the Hermosa Creek Workgroup resulted in a proposal informed by a nearly three years of research and negotiations representing a broad array of local stakeholders and interests. The Act would preserve public access to the Hermosa Creek watershed for high quality outdoor recreation and other existing uses.
"Our community appreciates the support of Senators Bennet and Udall and Rep. Tipton to protect the largest roadless area in Colorado and in turn Hermosa Creek's excellent water quality," said Jimbo Buickerood, the public lands coordinator at the San Juan Citizens Alliance. "The legislation supports agricultural and domestic water supplies as well as the interests of anglers, hunters and other recreationists."
The Wilderness Society and San Juan Citizens Alliance join the local community to ensure that Hermosa Creek Watershed Protection Act moves forward in Congress this year. The legislation did not pass in the 112th Congress -- the first Congress to fail to protect a single acre of wilderness since 1966.


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Just wanted everyone to know that, you do not get 1,000 rep with Golden-Lotus, Shado-Pan, The August Celestial and The Klaxxi, You only get 110 reputation with those factions at this moment when you use the peace pipe. (only 100 tho if you arent a member of a guild, 120 if you are a human in a guild tho)
It makes me angry that they have false inforamtion on the item and i can not really understand why it was changed to only give 100 reputation for THOSE factions, while you get 1000 reputations with the others, and i mean...those OTHER factions are also daily factions like the Tillers and Order of the Cloud Serpents.
There are already quite a few number of players the world around that are already exalted with all factions thanks to the "Hozen Peace Pipe" and it has most likely been nerfed since blizzard dont want you to get exalted to fast, tho they have not removed items( ilvl 476 epics, ilvl 489 epics) or rep from the ones that are already exalted.
I feel cheated and have made a ticked to GM to remove my rep and restore my pipe, rather sell it if it isnt gona help me one bit.
Those taht do not know what the "Hozen Peace Pipe" is, it is a blue drop from the rare spawn "Scritch" 8-10% chance to get it, and item description is: Use: Increases reputation with the denizens of Pandaria by 1000. (5 Sec Cooldown) Obviously that is not true, since "Denizens" are actually ALL factions, and it gave the correct amount of 1000 rep for all factions on the beta.
EDIT: First claims that it only gave 100 rep to the mentioned factions, was posted 1 day ago, so most likely it was ninja-nerfed either 1 day ago or possibly 2-3 days ago. Also, no mention of it being nerfed in the latest blue posts which is really disapointing, instead they leave it in the shadow untill a large enough group of players notice and then mention it "oh btw, we nerfed the rep gained from Peace pipe" expecting something along those lines in a few days ^^


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Five people suspected in a Tuesday afternoon shooting near Pearl-Cohn High School are now in custody, according to officials.
Three are identified as Tedarrious Terry, 19, and brothers Deandre Northcut, 18, and Marquise Northcut, 20. Late Tuesday afternoon, police arrested two more individuals they believe were involved in the shooting. Police did not release the names of the two suspects, but said they were being interviewed.
No other suspects are being sought at this time. Police expect to release more information, including the suspects' names, Tuesday evening.
None of the five is a Pearl-Cohn High student.
According to officials, one of the suspects shot at a male Pearl-Cohn student as he tried to board a school bus parked just beyond the fringe of the property of the North Nashville school. The bullet missed the student, whose name is being withheld, and instead struck a 16-year-old girl in the right arm. She is at Vanderbilt Hospital with what is believed to be a non-life-threatening injury.
About eight students were on the bus at the time of the incident, officials said. Following the shooting, no Metro schools were placed on lockdown.
At press time, police had no motive for the shooting.
Olivia Brown, a Metro Nashville Public Schools spokeswoman, said the district will offer counseling tomorrow to Pearl-Cohn students, faculty and staff.
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In Memory of
William F. Anderson
January 5, 1930 - April 27, 2011
ANDERSON, William Forrest born January 5th, 1930 passed away on April 27th, 2011 in Kelowna at the age of 81. Predeceased by his parents Archibald and Jean Anderson and two brothers, Robert and Archibald. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy, two children, Carolynn and Stuart (Gerri), and five grandchildren. He retired after 30 years from Fortis (Inland Natural Gas Co.) as Safety and Training Superintendent. Many thanks to the caring palliative care nurses and Hospice House, and special thanks to Dr. Canning for his knowledgeable and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kelowna Hospice House or Missionaries of Charity, 185 Dunn Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6K 2S1. Funeral Service will be held on Monday May 2nd, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Spirit Church, 1260 Neptune Road, Kelowna. Condolences to the family may be made at
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"Of course I would have liked to beat him but unfortunately I couldn't. It's not really relief because the Tour's going to change. There won't be a team like his who will control the race."
"In the Tour, it's important to use every opportunity to distance or eliminate adversaries and if there's a chance, I won't hesitate to attack."
"I have always said that a Tour victory is more valuable if Lance Armstrong is participating. I will do everything I can to beat him in his last appearance on the Tour."
"The distribution of power! Jan has the absolute power in the team - like Lance Armstrong...in the years of his Tour victories."
"It was a bad day and I knew it from the first climb in Aspin, ... I'm going to keep fighting because the Tour is not over."
"[T-Mobile's Jan Ullrich and CSC's Ivan Basso, two the great contenders for next year's Tour de France, didn't mingle with the top ten of the race. Both came in with the peloton nearly one minute after the winner, and finished 45th and 59th respectively.] You start to feel that the power missing, ... The season has been long, and the legs start to get heavy."
"It's a lot more open without Armstrong. I really have to be careful that I have everything in hand. Basso is always getting better, Heras has to bring his Vuelta performance to the Tour, and Vino has already announced his intentions."
"I would prefer not to go and have to do all the preparations for Madrid, ... The thing is, if I prepare for the World's, I prepare for the road race. I have twice been World Champion in the time trial, so now the road race is my focus."


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Going through the list of upcoming projects in karachi which is the mega city of Pakistan , another mixed use commercial project by Bahria town is in the pipeline and it is Bahria Icon tower. The project was initiated in 2008 after the approval of KBCA and the excavation ,creation of haul routes and foundation works have been undertaken. It is expected to be completed by the end of 2013.
here are some of the initial proposed renders of the tower which later got discarded . But i like to share it .The website and the billboard at the construction site shows different renders.
It offers not only an unprecedented scale but also revolutionary design, challenging everything you've come to expect from a building. The iconic building symbolizes modernity and engineering prowess. The uniquely designed Bahria Icon promises to become the most visible landmark on Karachi's rapidly developing skyline. Standing tall as a mixed use high rise development on a prime location in Karachi; it will change the way we build, live, shop and do business.
A historical landmark in the making, Bahria Icon will stand tall as a vanguard of futuristic hi-rise developments in the country. Fusing visionary aesthetics with functionality, it will be an icon indeed. Offering beautiful panoramic views, the iconic structure with its revolutionary design symbolizes modernity and boasts of exclusive engineering prowess.
With an exterior façade clad in titanium finish panels and glass, the design has been carefully evolved into the region's most technologically advanced structure. It will be an intelligent building that hopes to generate at least some component of its energy through micro wind turbines and its water heating requirements through solar panels.
In addition to its enviable setting, the Icon's location ensures it is accessible and visible from all key centers of the city. With over a million square feet of covered area symbolizing the apogee of lifestyle distinction, the Icon development offers enough scope to create a landmark of unique proportions and visual excitement. Project Attraction: Location and mixed used building (commercial, residential) Project Type: High rise mixed use building Project Status: To be launched soon.
The Bahria Town Icon Tower is a multi use commercial building project. It will be constructed on a 1.45 hectares (3.58 acres) area plot located in Clifton,Karachi. to get to the proposed site is through Shahra-e-Iraq, Clifton road, 26th street, Khayaban-e-Sadi, Khayaban-e-Ghalib andKhayaban-e-Sahil. The structure has been designed as a skyscraper comprising of 7 basement parking floors, split upper and lower ground floors and 59 office tower floors .Although its a sky scraper the planned structure is confined within the KBCA( karachibuilding control Authority) bye laws with Floor area (FAR) of 1:5.5
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Some recipes call out to be made even though they are not glamorous or what some would call 'blog worthy'. This is one of them. I make it today out of pure sentimentality and not because it has any technical or visual merit worth sharing. Several readers have recently asked me when I'm going to jump on the holiday baking bandwagon and start sharing some fabulous Christmas cookie recipes. I'm not. Well, not really. I'm still going to post about this one and while I'm flattered that anyone would think I have the skill to pull some amazing cookie creations off, the sad truth is that I really don't. This is probably due to the fact that I didn't grow up with any real "cookie traditions" in my family. No annual cookie bakes, no recipes dusted off to exchange or share with co-workers and neighbors. Nada.
Grandmother Sis Boom wasn't really what I would call a baker either (unless you count boxed brownies) and yet she always had home made cookies on hand for our visits. (She had Mint Milanos on hand too which she kept in a cookie tin causing me for years to think she had made these as well.) Her cookies were never anything fancy, certainly not by today's internet chef standards – most of the time they were just your simple, old fashioned butter cookies. To my taste buds, however, they were simply heaven! My disproportionate love for them probably had a lot to do with the Stockholm Syndrome-like affection for the"whole wheat carob chip cookies" my health food, Adele Davis inspired mother pawned off on as as treats while we were young. (You know the saying, "when you haven't tasted steak, peanut butter is just fine." ) Grandmother's butter cookies therefore were truly decadent if not also somewhat forbidden delicacies. Each visit I would devour all she had on hand.
To her these were just the cookies that her mother had always made to have with her tea and so it was only natural she would just do the same. I remember thinking how lucky my dad was to grow up without his childhood scarred by carob chips. Instead he came home from school to enjoy a cookie tin always full. What made grandma's cookies unique to her (at least from my point of view) was the way she formed them. Taking her simple butter cookie dough, she would extrude it through the cookie press that was her mother's fitted with a star attachment. It was the only attachment she had — all the others long gone from never being needed. This would create a long 'rope' from which she would then cut into 4 inch sections, wrapping them around to make the cookie. After a quick chill they would be baked up, cooled, and then always put into tins lined in waxed paper. That's it. Her recipe never changed even though now I can tell you that this basic dough would take well to an infinite number of additions or tweaks. Orange or lemon zest? Thumbprints? Cocoa? Rolled out and frosted? Nope, not for her. Always the same thank you.
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Born and raised in the small town of Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Paul Greene began acting at the age of 16. He moved to the States to further his acting career, successfully booking a lead role on the Fox series Wicked Wicked Games opposite Tatum O'Neill for 42 episodes.
Soon after, several guest starring roles followed in shows such as David E. Kelley's series The Wedding Bells and, later, a recurring role on Kelley's next hit series Harry's Law. He also booked a coveted recurring role playing Maura Tierney's love interest on the ABC pilot The Whole Truth, which ultimately got picked up to series.
Other notable guest spots include CBS's long running hit series NCIS and the Emmy-nominated series Shark, NBC'S My Own Worst Enemy, and ABC'S Eastwick. He was also seen recurring opposite Jennifer Love Hewitt in The Client List and as Oliva Munn's ex-boyfriend in Aaron Sorkin's hit series The Newsroom.
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Last Thursday morning, I drove my son to the New Canaan train station. The blustery cold New England weather finally broke and it was a spectacular sunny morning.
As I exited the station, I noticed Sandy Siegel and Sara Hunt, who were busy planting and weeding a large area of the parking lot. I rolled down my window, waved and exclaimed, "Thanks for doing this! Great job!" Both ladies smiled and waved backed.
Both ladies are members of the New Canaan Beautification League, a dedicated group of volunteers who perform civic beautification throughout our little town.
While I drove to an AAUW board meeting, I thought of some places in town that are designed, planted and maintained by NCBL members: our downtown train station; God's Acre monument; the Vine Cottage; the Center School Bell area; the post office "mail drop;" Morse Court parking area; and 40 or so "triangles" throughout New Canaan. How fortunate we are that these volunteers use their hands in such a skillful and creative way.
When I arrived home from my meeting I searched www.newcanaanbeautification.org and discovered that from spring into fall, NCBL members plant and maintain the hanging baskets in the downtown area. How nice these arrangements make our shopping area look. Each spring volunteers meet to coordinate what plant materials would enhance the "triangles." Volunteers plant spring bulbs and annuals for summer color. NCBL pays for the landscape designs, all plant materials, their installation and maintenance. During the winter holidays they decorate the many wreaths which adorn Town Hall, New Canaan Library, post office and high school.
In addition, NCBL offers horticultural lectures, floral demonstrations, plant sales, garden tours and field trips. If you have just a few hours to give, please consider joining NCBL. The rewards are priceless and will be appreciated by so many residents and visitors to New Canaan. As a bonus you will meet and make many "gardening" friends along the way.
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Education and learning is a very crucial aspect that aids us form our profession, for any individual who wishes to have an intense future, education and learning is very important. It aids in the total advancement of a person that could serve his/her needs and requirements in an easier course. If you are really well educated then you can be properly employed as well as make your livelihood. Quality education and learning could not be paid for by every person. In such situation, you could quickly rely on academic debts and satisfy your academic wishes easily. The federal government has launched a conditional financing forgiveness plan for students, as some have actually cannot pay back the financings as a result of their poor monetary conditions.
Officially referred to as the William D. Ford Funding Program, the Obama Trainee Lending Forgiveness Program got this nickname when Head of state Obama developed a pair of reforms to the car loan program in 2009. The reforms exclusively apply to government pupil car loans.
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Federal student financings are of much assistance to trainees wanting to pursue their university studies but are not economically capable. With government pupil financings get, university student will certainly be not just able to go after university researches but likewise be able to benefit from several payments schemes readily available for them. These are repayment schemes that are all to their advantages, and also they just need to apply as well as bargain for these. What is required readies negotiating skills, as well as they may simply have the ability to get these, if qualified. They likewise have to care for their pupil loans and also not allow this to go on default. Even getting trainee financial obligation misbehavior should be stayed clear of as long as possible. They might even avail of the financing mercy program if they are certified.
Who Can Avail?
The student car loan alleviation program is one where the student could make use of this finance as well as without having for this to be paid back, if the pupil is qualified. Federal trainee financial obligations availed of by pupil debtors and also going after mentor jobs could be great for them, yet there are also prospective threats possibly experienced, and the borrower should make efforts for this not to occur.
Public student lending mercy program could additionally be gettinged of by pupil debtors that satisfy the specific qualifications. The federal pupil finances obtained are profiting most the university students since they could complete their college education and learning as well as have an occupation after college graduation, and also this is the most the get as the benefit.
The Options in Clarkston Washington?
For certain, the federal trainee financings are providing much more benefits to college pupil debtors, and they can additionally have numerous payment choices that could be availed of. They might treat this with lesser top priority compared with the federal pupil fundings, yet might likewise avail of when college funds are not sufficient, they will not have this benefit of loan alleviation with the exclusive pupil loans.
Trainee customers that get on the income-based payment plan and also making their payments carefully may likewise obtain received the financing mercy program if they negotiate and also obtain certified. There could additionally be some risk associated with this, like the equilibrium of the loan not forgiven is dealt with as income; hence the consumer ought to pay taxes for this. This might be the lower of the issue dealt with because, the larger student financial debt quantity is forgiven. Therefore, the federal pupil car loans should be treated more preferentially by pupil borrowers due to numerous advantages they get.