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Mission Statement
The mission of the North American Tang Shou Tao Association Cooperative (NATSTA) is the preservation, research, and dissemination of the traditional Chinese martial and medical arts. The traditional Chinese internal martial arts that NATSTA focuses on include xingyiquan, baguazhang, taijiquan, and liuhebafa (water boxing). Traditional Chinese Medicine practiced and researched by NATSTA includes all aspects of tuina, acupuncture, herbal medicine, qigong, and dietary medicine. NATSTA's focus on research, preservation, and dissemination of these arts ensures their viability for future generations. The North American Tang Shou Tao Association Cooperative is a fully-recognized 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in accordance with Arizona State and IRS guidelines.
Our Vision & Research Objectives
NATSTA celebrates and embraces the rich, complex history and the intrinsic value of the Chinese internal martial and medical arts. We aspire to respectfully preserve these arts in their purest context by honoring the founders and inheritors of the appropriate lineage through research and historical documentation. We are also committed to training the arts (both martial and medical) by adhering to the unique expression of their spirit, application, and intent. To this end, our vision is simple: to build a viable community of individuals dedicated to the research, practice, preservation, and dissemination of the traditional Chinese internal arts, both martial and medical. We insist on excellence in instruction of these arts so that they do not become diluted from one generation of practitioners to the next. In order to accomplish these goals, NATSTA continues to:
- Preserve the purity of each system of Chinese internal martial arts in the lineages that we proudly represent. Through the preservation of each system we remember our benefactors, keep the definitions of the lineages and practices clear for the historical record and for posterity, and to prevent the blending of one art into another as so often happens as time passes.
- Develop qualified instructors to provide the highest level of competence in the practice, understanding, and teaching of the traditional Chinese internal martial arts of xingyiquan, baguazhang, taijiquan, and liuhebafa.
- Develop qualified practitioners to provide the highest level of competence in the practice, understanding, and teaching of the traditional Chinese medical arts including acupuncture, herbal medicine, qigong, and tuina.
- Attract highly qualified students dedicated to the study and advancement of these arts.
- Foster and disseminate the value of both martial and medical arts through an international network of NATSTA schools.
- Provide opportunities, such as conferences, for students and instructors to meet, exchange information, train together, and expand the community of dedicated practitioners.
- Continue to research these arts via trips to China, interviews with knowledgeable individuals, and historical documentation to ensure the preservation of their lineage for future generations.
- Continue to cultivate our lineage connections and deepen our understanding and expression of our martial and medicinal arts by inviting teachers from China to visit the US and work with NATSTA members across the country.


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In my last post, I presented faceted classification and faceted search as an alternative method of organization for help content. While faceted navigation systems are common on the web, implementing a faceted navigation system to describe help content using one of the common help authoring tools, such as Flare, RoboHelp, Author-It, Doc-to-Help, is more challenging.
According to Tony Self, one of the strengths of a help authoring tool (HAT) is the table of contents (TOC) feature. Through the TOC, you can easily create a quick system of navigation.
It's common to use this TOC to create a system of topic-based containers for users to navigate, but there's no reason why you couldn't instead dedicate the folders to facets. In the prototype below, each of the "Browse by ... " books in the left pane represents the facets by which users can navigate the help content.
Users can browse the content by the following facets:
Almost every HAT allows you to create multiple TOCs. Each of these facets is simply a secondary TOC that is integrated into the master TOC.
One of the problems with these facets is that they don't entirely get away from the topic-based containers that I am resisting. With 200 topics, I can't simply divide all topics in the help into two groupings, such as Advanced and Beginner. A second tier facet is also necessary, and the only second-tier facet that makes sense is the topic container.
However, some inclusion of topic containers isn't necessarily a bad thing. The main reason topic containers fail is because of the abundance of topics. In small help systems, the topic containers provide easy navigation and aren't as frustrating for users. The first facet, such as Advanced or Beginner, breaks down this large number of topics into a smaller subset, which makes the navigation more feasible.
When a user clicks the search tab and searches for an item, the user can narrow the search results by using similar facets, as shown in the following image.
I'm not sure how it would be implemented in other HATs, but in Madcap Flare, you can tag each topic with a keyword (this is called inserting Concepts). You can then add this set of tags/concepts below the search box by adding a "Search Filter Set" to your help.
The challenge here is to provide the same facets that users get by browsing. Tags work a bit differently than TOCs, but the idea is the same. You can limit the search results by the following:
Not all of the TOC facets end up as tags. The Browse by Role facet has two roles, so I can tag topics within these books as either a Regular Agent Role or Super Agent Role.
The Browse by Skill Level facet has two levels, Beginner and Advanced, so I can tag the topics within this facet as Beginner Level or Advanced Level.
For the Browse by Concept or Task facet, I can tag the topics as Conceptual Topics or Step-by-Step Topics.
The Browse by Popularity is tagged as Most Asked About (or Most Popular).
Finally, the Browse by Format allows me to tag the topics as Video Format, Diagram Format, or FAQ topic (these are the only three main formats in the help material apart from the concept/task distinction).
One of the most difficult problems with setting up faceted navigation is to identify facets for information topics. With merchandise or other products, you can often identify a clear set of attributes that define the product. With shoes, you can classify and filter the shoes by brand, style, color, cost, gender, sport, size, and other qualities.
With Google, you can classify the content by a plethora of information formats, including news, books, videos, images, maps, discussions, shopping, blogs, twitter ("updates"), and more.
In a library, you can classify books by author, publication date, genre, period, subject, book type, etc.
Help topics don't seem to have a set of clearly identifiable facets. Some of the facets that you could classify a help topic with -- for example, length, format, reading level, information type, corresponding screen, etc. -- aren't that helpful to users.
Help content is, however, rich in topics. But using topic tags as the attributes seems like the same game as the topic-based, hierarchical containers. For example, look at the faceted search filters that I've circled in the following image.
If a user searches the help for "run a black operations campaign," what benefit is there in limiting the results to the facet "Related to black ops"? Won't the results already contain black ops topics?
Further, what if a user searches for "coordinate informants for black ops"? Which facet would I then choose to limit the results -- Related to Black Ops or Related to Informants? It's the same problem as the topic-based, hierarchical containers.
Searching for a topic and then limiting the results by topics seems redundant to me.
Moreover, if these facets are simply topics, there's a likely chance that you'll include dozens of topics. Adding too many topics in the Search Filter Set will bloat the number of search facets beyond what is usable. If you look at the search filter set in Flare's online help, you'll see that they use about 80 different topics in their search filter set, which seems excessive.
It's clear that faceted classification and faceted search have benefits for many product websites, as well as for many information-heavy websites with many types of content. But the lack of a clear set of facets for help material makes it more challenging to implement in a way that is clearly beneficial.
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Our country today resolutely stands on the strong foundation of four estates - democracy, independent judiciary, matured bureaucracy and free press. These estates not only define the fabric of our society but also act as potent drivers propelling India to the next level of growth and prosperity.
It is imperative that the growth process that we as a nation subscribe to is inclusive, and carries forward all sections of the society across geographies. This is where the community-led ecosystems are destined to play a decisive role in building a stronger, future ready India. As much as the contribution made by the first four estates to the development and progress of our country, it is the fifth estate comprising non-governmental organizations - individuals and institutions formed and led by the citizens of the country, which would play a significant role in the future progress of our country.
HCL Grant envisions to strengthen NGOs and development sector through deep institutional involvement and commitment. The Grant stands testimony to the fact that only strong governance structures, management capabilities and reliable impact measurement systems within NGOs can help them take-up and sustain high impact, complex social transformation projects - vital to bridge the divide between the two Indias - of haves and have-nots.
In the end, for us to be a great nation, we need to walk together, think together, grow together and together take the country forward. HCL Grant is a small step in that direction.
Shiv Nadar
Founder and Chairman
HCL and Shiv Nadar Foundation
There are about 3.3 million NGOs in India and several of them are doing commendable work in various areas aimed at inclusion and development. The HCL Grant has been launched to support the institutionalization of the Fifth Estate through the creation of strong governance frameworks and management capabilities.
An endeavor of HCL Foundation, the Grant envisions to build sustainable communities by supporting NGOs and individuals who are doing path-breaking work towards high impact transformation in India.
In the first year, HCL Grant has identified the best NGOs in the area of rural education. From a pool of over 400 NGOs representing each state who applied for the Grant, the top six were chosen from which one winner will be selected.
HCL Grant - Key Highlights
Rs.100 crore commitment from HCL Foundation over the next five years
WINNER - The Grant is awarded to one winner / category - the NGO which has made a meaningful impact and has a proposal to leverage the capability and capacity built over many years
Eligibility Criteria
Selection process


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A complaint from neighbors about noise and traffic will cost Keel and Curley Winery $50,000 and possibly more. "It will cost us $50,000 if we make no physical changes (to the property)," said Clay Keel, spokesman for the family business, on Monday. "If we have to make changes, it will cost us more."
PLANT CITY | A complaint from neighbors about noise and traffic will cost Keel and Curley Winery $50,000 and possibly more.
"It will cost us $50,000 if we make no physical changes (to the property)," said Clay Keel, spokesman for the family business, on Monday. "If we have to make changes, it will cost us more."
The Keels have organized a petition drive in support of their recommended changes to the 27-acre property, which includes a blueberry farm, a winery with a "tasting room" for consumption and retail purchases of beer and wine and a brewery. The petition is available online at http://chn.ge/1iCBr6G.
The Keels are looking to gin up support for their rezoning proposal currently under review by Hillsborough County planning officials.
The Hillsborough Developmental Services Department is reviewing the Keel proposal and will make a recommendation by June 12, said Tom Hiznay, the principal planner reviewing the proposal.
A public hearing before an administrative judge is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 23, he said. If the judge approves the plan, the Hillsborough County Commission will consider and vote on it at its Aug. 12 meeting.
The rezoning issue stems from a complaint two neighbors made to the county in November about noise, traffic and other issues on the winery property at 5210 Thonotosassa Road, which is also the site for an annual Blueberry Festival in April, wedding receptions and other special events, Hiznay and Keel said.
The complaint led to about a dozen inspections by county and state officials since then, Keel said. They found mostly minor issues which the business has addressed.
But county officials also found several land use issues not permitted under Keel's current zoning as a "planned development," a special classification permitting multiple uses at a single site, Hiznay said.
The Keels got the planned development zoning in 2005 that allowed them to open the 3,500-square-foot tasting room next to the winery for serving and selling its blueberry wines, he said. Most of the rest of the property remained agricultural except for the winery, zoned for manufacturing.
Since that time, however, the Keels also opened a micro-brewery and began serving its own beer and commercial brands in the tasting room, Hiznay said. Neither was permitted under the existing planned development zoning.
The intent of the 2005 zoning was to permit sales of winery products only, he said.
County officials also found the Keels had been using agricultural property across Thonotosassa Road for event parking, Hiznay said.
The property lies outside the planned development area, he said, and it posed safety issue for people having to cross a well-trafficked street.
Officials also found use of the property for wedding receptions and other events was not covered by the current zoning, Hiznay said.
County officials have not ordered the Keels to cease those activities while the rezoning change is under consideration, Keel said.
The family company has addressed the noise complaints made by the neighbors, stemming mostly from amplifiers used by bands hired to entertain at the tasting room and events, he said. The Keels no longer allow bands to use amplifiers.
The noise complaints came from two neighbors who live about a mile away from the property, Keel said.
"There are about 50 houses closer than these guys, and they've never complained," he added.
Jose Cruz, 50, who lives about a quarter mile from the Keel plant, agreed.
The Keels consulted with him and other neighbors before building the tasting room, he said, and very few have expressed problems with noise and traffic, even during the Blueberry Festival.
"I don't have a problem with the music, the people and the festival," Cruz said. "Everybody needs to make a buck."
The neighbors complained the loud music was destroying the rural character of the neighborhood, Hiznay said.
The county has charged the Keels $3,561 for its administrative costs as part of the rezoning process, he said. Any other costs the company incurs would be from lawyers, site planners and other professionals as part of the process.
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The Record and Information Management Awareness (RIMA) Foundation on Sunday stressed the need for effective storage of security records to enhance the country's economic growth.
Mr Oyedokun Oyewole, the president of the foundation, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Lagos that the country lacked adequate storage facilities for keeping its vital information.
"The world is growing day-by-day; therefore, there is the need for Nigeria to grow with the global trend.
"Records and Information management awareness will help the Federal and state governments to be informed; by safe-keeping its security records effectively.
"The system of recording and keeping vital information in the country at present is not satisfactory, hence, there is the need for the provision of adequate record storage devices," Oyewole said.
He said that the importance of information management could not be over-emphasised, as records and information, were essential for the effective functioning of private and public organisations.
He urged both the state and Federal Governments to fund and support the growth of the system of records and information keeping in Nigeria.
Oyewole alluding to the World Bank said that without a record management infrastructure, governments and organisations were incapable of effectively managing their current operations.
"They, therefore, have no ability to use the experience of the past to guide them in their current operations.
"Records are inextricably entwined with increased transparency,accountability and good governance," he said.
Oyewole said that the industry had a significant value to the economy because of its essential data, record keeping and information processes.
Oyewole said that the foundation, in the last one decade, had developed the platform for development of the Information Management and Security (IMS) industry in Africa.
"It has also been involved in different collaborative activities with different local and international organisations on information management and security awareness campaign.
"The moves are to ensure that the industry in Africa, Nigeria in particular, is able to meet up with global standard," he said. (NAN)


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For years now leather leggings have been a winter essential. Why have they not made their way into my closet: they're so damn expensive! For the $1k price tag I want something that fits like a Saint Laurent stiletto: comfortable, snug, and sexy. This year I resolved to hunt down a pair and hand over my card happily. After weeks of shopping, I had tried the standard J Brand, Rag & Bone, Vince, Helmut Lang, and a handful of boutique designers. None of their cuts fit my chicken legs and tiny ass. Even my Intermix stylist was shocked.
It wasn't until I was browsing for work clothes in Club Monaco (my vote for conservative chic corporate attire) that I stumbled upon this front panel leather and spandex combo. When I first saw them I thought to myself, "Those are cheap….and totally cheating. I want the real deal." Then I saw the price tag…. "Well, for $99 on sale, it wouldn't hurt to try them on."
I actually love the way the panel cuts in and gives my legs more definition. The spandex is just what I needed to hug my barely-there bum!
For 1/10th of the price I now have an edgy, sophisticated pair of "leather" leggings I love MORE than anything I tried from the contemporary powerhouse brands. People stop me and ask if they're IRO or Rag, when I tell them faux by Club Monoco, fashionista jaws drop.
High Low Leather Head to Toe:
- Jarin K Double Sided Earrings
- ISAV dress that I wear as a vest
- Club Monaco silk tank
- Club Monoco Faux-Leather Leggings (on sale!)
- Saint Laurent Stilettos Sandals
- Stingray cuff
- Glamsquad Makeup
Other things I loved pictured with Mason:
- Faux-Leather Leggings $99
- Doe Hat $98.50
- Cashmere Blend Fingerless Mittens $79.50
- KREWE Julia Sunglasses $235


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She had a part too later half, it'd be great if she returned and had that new look. What do you guys think?
She had a part too later half, it'd be great if she returned and had that new look. What do you guys think?
A close family member of mine died today, I put this in my sign as respect for him
Ash fan. Luffy fan. Gintoki fan-Gintama. Endou fan-Inazuma Eleven.
Multi Luffy {One Piece} and Ash {Pokemon} Shippers.
That would imply someone aging which never happens.
I thought she'll be there with Juniper at the episode of "Return to Juniper's Lab!" since she likes a lot the professor.
Well, I hope she will ! I wanna see her have a full battle with Ash !
❝Take me down to the river.❞
Bianca will stay in her BW attire whil Cheren will appear in his B2W2 attire.
Confirmed New Pokémon:
Magearna, Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Solgaleo, Lunala, Yungoos, Pikipek, Grubbin, Rockruff, Komala, Tapu Koko, Charjabug, Vikavolt, Drampa, Bruxish, Cutiefly, Togedemaru, Salandit, Bewear, Mimikyu, Bounsweet, Wimpod, Mudsdale, Comfey, Oricorio, Minior, Gumshoos, Fomantis, Lurantis, Mudbray, Wishiwashi, Morelull, Pyukumuku, Turtonator, Crabrawler, Sandygast, Palossand, Stufful, Type: Null, Jamgmo-o, Lycanroc, Passimian, Oranguru, Dartrix, Torracat, Brionne, Silvally, Hakomo-o, Kommo-o, Steenee, Tsareena, Ribombee, Decidueye, Incineroar, Primarina, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, Tapu Fini, Cosmog, Trumbeak. Toucannon, Salazzle, Golisopod
XY group / Amourshipping Christmas fan comic: http://rohanite.tumblr.com/post/1061...-were-a-bit-of
My art: http://rohanite.deviantart.com/gallery/
This is Turtwig, he was the most under appreciated starter in Diamond & Pearl. If you picked Turtwig as your starter, put this in your sig. Started by Dax-360
If Bianca does have a team of 6 I would enjoy seeing Ash battling her 6 on 6. That's the thing I dislike about Unova there wasn't enough full battles
Ash vs. Trip: 5vs3
Ash vs. Roxie: 6vs3
Ash vs. Cameron: 6vs5
Cameron vs. Virgil: 6vs5
Virgil vs. Dino: 6vs6
Perhaps the battles Ramone and Dino had were full battles as well, I don't know for sure.. Eitherway, we haven't had a full battle between the main cast in either way, so one is needed. We can't finish a region without having had a sincere one!
Answer to all the bad things in the world: Give up on trying to make everything better. Hence, accepting it for what it is. YOLO! <- Click the link and daw.. -.-
"If I had my way in DP, Ash would've hit the league with: Pikachu, Ambipom (his to keep), Torterra (Grass/Starter), Lucario (Ace), Chingling (Cute), Bidoof (Water-type) and Heatran (Fire-type)."
Spoiler:- GenVII Starter names speculation:
I want to get credit for if they turn out true. Dated 1:54am on 6-6-16:
- Rowlet: Arrowl - LOL I WAS WRONG!
- Litten: Burstiger - LOL I WAS WRONG!
- Popplio: Bubblaid - LOL I WAS WRONG!
The second line is meant to be sarcastic.. Though there was a random trainer with a Heatran at the Sinnoh League..
I sure hope so.
I won't mind, I'm hoping she'll turn up in the Cheren episode to give a nod to the games, but it doesn't seem to be the case as of yet.
I wouldn't mind if she's not annoying or obnoxious as she originally came off to me before at the League.
Yes <3!!! Only one of Ash's "rivals" that deserves to.
Proud claimer of Cyndaquil and Ezio Auditore from Assassin's Creed !!
Also proud claimer of Assassin's Creed 2 the game!!
Just became the proud claimer of the Marvel's Agent's of S.H.I.E.L.D. TV show ^_^!!!
If she does come back I hope she has a Musharna
It would be awesome if she returned and maybe did something to contribute to the N series
~Tier lists are annoying~
~Biggest DP fan...apparently ~
I want to see more of her team, I mean if she was in the Unova League...she had to have had at least 6 Pokemon right?


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Garbage collection can affect performance in some cases, especially with very high cache sizes. Garbage Collection is a CPU and Disk intensive activity that, by default, involves iterating through the entire cache structure and deleting enough files to bring down the cache size as per the limits imposed by the caching configuration.
Garbage Collection is Automatic by default, which means that the Proxy server has a dedicated "Garbage Collection Thread" which periodically wakes up to inspect the cache and perform Garbage Collection if needed.
Using the admin GUI, Garbage Collection can be changed to Scheduled which disables the in-process Garbage Collection thread. This can help improve performance, as Scheduled Garbage Collection is achieved using the cachegc command line utility and can be configured to run only at specific times on specific days.


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Back in early November 2013, news of the chance for artists to display their own designs onto electrical utility boxes in Santa Ana spread like wildfire across artists networks in the city–not only for the glory of showcasing their art onto a public street with plenty of exposure, but for the stipend of $700. We'll get paid!
Artists are frequently up for producing commissioned public art, but this project was different–it became seen by the artists as a gesture by the city council towards realizing the importance of art in the community. After hundreds of submissions, seven artists were chosen to paint on their own utility box in the downtown area, in what may be the first wave of utility box art in the city. This project, after all, was an experiment, and the end results were a success.
Here, three local artists–Michael Ziobrowski, Dino Perez, and Kimberly Duran–discuss the process of working on their design, their inspirations and the need for public art. Enjoy!


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2013 is only 32 hours "old." Can I view how my place on the planet has evolved in those hours? No.
I can't see how many people went skiing on the mountain at which I'm looking or what the temperature was (or is) as I walk along the edge of Lake Geneva. But the information is "there." The data to answer these questions are somewhere, already part of Big Data.
It could be displayed on my laptop screen but I'm convinced it would be more valuable to see the same data on and in the world. It's getting easier with cloud-based tools to make small, select data sets available in AR view, but we are far from being surrounded in this data.
One of the issues stems from needing a human, a developer, to associate an action with every published data set. Click on the digital button to go to the coupon. Click on the flag to see the height of the mountain.
What if some data were just data? Could we, without associating an action to them, have data automatically made visible?
The high cost and effort still required to make "just data" about a user's context and surroundings accessible on the fly are major impediments to our being able to use the digital universe more fully. Overcoming these obstacles will require open interfaces, many of which could be defined by standards, upon which new services will be offered.
But there also must be deeper thought and research into how we are presented with data, what it looks like, and the dimensions of the data provided to us. What is the appropriate resolution? How do I adjust this?
These questions are not trivial. I'm disappointed that the new IDC study on Big Data in 2020 doesn't go into how we will visualize Big Data in the future. I hope a future study will examine how small a data set is still valuable to different tasks, different modes of a professional or consumer user. This research could help us better understand the Big Data opportunities as well as helping us better quantify the value of Augmented Reality.
Let's hope that we will see this topic raised by others (with the data to define it better) before the end of this young year!


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|Overwatch (2016)
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|StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void (2015)
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|Heroes of the Storm (2015)
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|Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (2014)
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|Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition (2014)
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|Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft (2014)
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|World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor (2014)
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|StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (2013)
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|Diablo III (2012)
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|World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria (2012)
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|StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty (2010)
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|World of Warcraft: Cataclysm (2010)
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|World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King (2008)
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|World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (2007)
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40k Terrain StudioMonday, December 27th, 2010
I finally got some space organized in my basement for my 40k Terrain and Warhammer Armies projects. Which means I also started working on the Orc Army last night! I started these guys months ago and then got diverted to building my Empire Army for the North Star Tournament. Right now I'm working on five… Continue reading


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Dads are great, but they can be tricky to buy for. If you always struggle to find something special for your dad, then here's a little inspiration from us here at Littlewoods Blog HQ. We've been having a good hard think about what gifts dads might like as a token of your appreciation.
Does your dad love sport? Whether its football, rugby, golf or F1, some dads love nothing better than to get completely engrossed in their favourite sport. Why not get him a football shirt for his favourite team or book him on a tour of one of the UK's best rugby grounds at Twickenham with a special experience day?
Perhaps your dad is more likely to be found pottering around in the garden? Why not help him keep on top of those pesky hedges and keep the lawn trim with some garden equipment? He might insist that his garden shears are all he needs, but you just know that he's going to love a hedge trimmer and it gets the job done in half the time.
If your dad fancies himself as a bit of a James Bond character and loves nothing more than getting his adrenaline going then why not opt for a fantastic experience day? From bungee jumping to rally racing at Silverstone, there's sure to be a day out that your dad will remember for years to come.
If your dad is a bit of a fitness buff then why not make his workout a bit more fun by buying him an iPod or MP3 Player? You can make it a really personal gift by jam packing it full of his favourite golden oldies.
Anyone for a cup of tea? If you're dad likes nothing more than a good old brew then let him know that you care with a new mug that says exactly that. We love this cute Super Duper Daddy mug – perfect whether it's coming from a 3-year-old or 30-year-old!
For those dads who love nothing more than seeing the latest movies then make sure he gets to see it in perfect clarity with a top of the range Blu-ray player. These provide higher quality viewing than DVD players, and you can get some great bundle deals such as the one with this Samsung Blu Ray Player which comes with 6 titles to help start building your dads movie collection. Why not pick up a few of his favourite films to go with it too?
You can also get some more inspiration from the new issue of LW Style, where we come up with some gift ideas to suit your Dad and your budget…


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Up To 700 Daggers Fans Expected In S6
Up to 700 Dagenham & Redbridge fans are expected in the Leppings Lane end at Hillsborough for the npower League One season opener this weekend.
The Daggers face arguably their biggest ever league match against the Owls on Saturday - and up to 700 Daggers fans are expected to make their first-ever trip to watch their side at Hillsborough.
Daggers fan Ian told Vital: 'Some are saying 700 but I think that may be a bit optimistic. Our average attendance at home last year was just over 2,000. A different world from your support!'
Wednesday will need to get used to lower away support at S6 this season - although Saturday's travelling support from Dagenham refects a large percentage of the club's average home gate.
And they could be positioned in the lower tier of the West Stand - something which will be a more regular occurance this seeason for clubs with relatively small travelling support.


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Jose Maria Callejon is being targeted by Atletico Madrid, with Napoli willing to sell for a fee of €18m.
The winger only joined the Partenopei last summer from Real Madrid, with the Stadio San Paolo outfit splashing out €10m for his services.
But AS claim that Los Blancos' city neighbours Atleti are interested in bringing him back to the Spanish capital.
Diego Simeone has set his sights on revamping the club's forward line following David Villa's departure and Diego Costa's likely move to Chelsea.
And the Argentine Coach reportedly sees Callejon as the ideal man to inject some pace and creativity into the Colchoneros.
The paper believes that Rafa Benitez's men would be willing to listen to offers that would make them an €8m profit.
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Complaint against Bahraini Minister of Labor
Complaint Letter From: Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights – Kingdom of Bahrain To: Secretary-General, International Labor Organization – Switzerland Please accept our kindest regards, Re: Complaint against Bahraini Minister of Labor Dear Messer/ International Labor Organization (ILO), We in Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR) would like to praise your permanent efforts to serve workers and non-workers all over the world. Your reputable organization has already participated in establishing the general policies for officials in different countries in terms of proper work climate. You have already mentioned that "Decent work is the work product on which rights are protected, which generates an adequate income, with adequate social protection. It also means working adequately, in the sense that all have the potential to reach the full income-earning opportunities. It opens the way to social and economic development, any way in which employment, income and social protection without compromising the rights of workers and social standards"
Dear ILO, we would like to inform you that Bahraini Minister of Labor, Majid El-Alawy made press statements that Bahraini youth are lazy and that they refuse to occupy the job vacancies provided by the ministry.
BYSHR would like to assert that such statements made by the Minister of Labor are not supported by any documents. Albeit this, Bahrain Youth Society would like to inform you that:
Bahraini Minister of Labor has launched a national employment project after a group of unemployed youth established a committee to discuss their own problems. The official authorities in Bahrain met this committee with a bunch of harassments. However, the committee survived and succeeded to deliver its peaceful messages to official authorities. Therefore, the Ministry of Labor established the "national employment project". The project failed to find proper job vacancies for the unemployed, though. For example, the ministry offered the female unemployed some job vacancies, which require intensive power and strength, which no woman neither in Bahrain nor the world can afford. Accordingly, the ministry considered that this is a rejection to the job vacancies from the part of youth. There are many other points to clarify the gross failure of the said national project.
There is no minimum wage in Bahrain. However, the Ministry of Labor identified the minimum wage as 200 BHD (US$ 754). The ministry also started to contract with many private companies to raise the wages of employees to 200 BHD. Many official and unofficial studies mentioned that 200 BHD per month could not cover the Bahraini standard of living. The prices of different commodities including leasing and purchasing houses are too high to afford.
We – in BYSHR – are addressing you about the statements of Bahraini Minister of Labor. We hope that you will consider this letter as an official complaint against Bahraini Minister of Labor who attributed untrue descriptions to Bahraini youth who are seeking job vacancies fitting their academic level. Minister of Labor did not find practical solution for the problems suffered by low-paid and unemployed youth. Instead of admitting his failure, he accused Bahraini youth with laziness and willingness to create labor crisis in Bahrain.
Dear ILO, Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights file our complaint to you with great hope that you will take necessary measures towards the Bahraini Minister of Labor statements. We are confident of your prompt response to young people seeking proper job vacancies to afford life requirements in Bahrain.
Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights
9 June 2007
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The most inspired addition for us, then, is the reworked data sharing between the PS2 and PSP versions of PES 2008. Not only does this year's PSP model now boast a fully equipped edit mode, but Master League data can now be fully transferred between the two consoles, allowing us at last to take our beloved Deptford Wednesday with us wherever we roam. It's a truly inspired touch that finally fulfills the potential of the connectivity of the two consoles. It's just a shame that it comes just as the PS2 draws its final breaths.
A final addition to the game is the World Tour mode, whereby a team is taken around the globe and is tasked with fulfilling certain goals. In light of the all-encompassing Master League mode it may seem a little superfluous, but nevertheless it's a mode that acknowledges the shorter play periods expected on a handheld.
It's still not the perfect article: the PSP doesn't have the benefit of either a second analogue nub nor a full complement of shoulder buttons, meaning playing options aren't as plentiful as in the full-fat versions. And of course, reaching for our cynical hat we have to point out that it is just another PES – it's no significant leap from past iterations and there's the now familiar lack of comprehensive official licenses. But on the flip-side, it is a fully-fledged PES on the PSP, and that should be enough to get most people reaching for their wallets.
A bona-fide PES game on the PSP, PES 2008 admittedly only takes small steps from last year&#Array;s title, but it takes all the right ones. If there is anyone yet to be converted to Seabass&#Array;s formula, this isn&#Array;t the game to do it. However, for PSP owners who already worship at the temple of PES, this could well be their mana. In improving upon PES 6 it marks itself as the definitive sports title currently available on the PSP, and for those of a certain inclination it's therefore one of the best games there is for Sony&#Array;s handheld.


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Master Series II
Join the DSO as we continue our exploration of the music of Dmitri Shostakovich and welcome back to the orchestra one of our favourite and cherished soloists Michael Kieran Harvey. We also continue our exploration and celebration of the music of Peter Sculthorpe, one of Australia's greatest composers whose affinity with the Northern Territory played a significant role in his inspiration and output. In this concert we perform what many regard as one of his most important and greatest works – Kakadu.
The work takes its name from the Kakadu National Park in northern Australia. This enormous wilderness area stretches from coastal tidal plains to rugged mountain plateaux, and in it may be found the living culture of its Aboriginal inhabitants, dating back for fifty thousand years. Sadly, today there are only a few remaining speakers of kakadu or gagadju. The work, then, is concerned with my feelings about this place, its landscape, its change of seasons, its dry season and its wet, its cycle of life and death. In three parts, the outer sections are dance-like and energetic, sharing similar musical ideas. The central section is somewhat introspective, and is dominated by a cor anglais solo. … Apart from this solo, the melodic material in Kakadu, as in much of my recent music, was suggested by the contours and rhythms of Aboriginal chant. — Peter Sculthorpe


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Hi Folks
After a great deal of consideration I am slowly taking this blog down. I am in the process of saving the information to my computer but over time you will see less and less on this site.
Hi Folks
After a great deal of consideration I am slowly taking this blog down. I am in the process of saving the information to my computer but over time you will see less and less on this site.
In 2011 we set out for a two month road trip and looking back I realize I did very little in the way of planning. This time I have done more research and have booked extra days to do sight seeing on our way to Newfoundland. We have hotels and tours booked through to Sept 4 but have left the rest open. On our way to Newfoundland, we have a set date to be in Deer Lake but after that we are free to stay and tour with no specific date in mind. I have poured over maps and tour guides, making notes of things we want to see and do. Currently our return date is early October. I didn't realize how much there was to see in the Maritime Provinces of Canada and we want to experience as much as possible.
After months of planning, we leave in three days (Aug 6). The suitcases are out and a small mountain of stuff is rising beside them. The bills are paid and all the household things are taken care of. The car is sporting new tires and we are ready and raring to go.
We want to thank of Tech support people – Keith Howie and my niece Jacqueline Cullimore for their assistance in making the website easier to navigate and follow, and easier for me to post. I love the new look and I hope our readers will take advantage of the "Facebook" link. This trip is also made easier in knowing our good friend Bob Davies is caring for our home and sweet dog Molly. We will miss both of you while we are gone.
We hope our readers will enjoy following along as we drive across Canada and back. We have been looking forward to and planning this trip for a long time and we are very excited to start this journey.
Despite weeks of planning and organizing I didn't get to bed until after midnight and asked for a 6 a.m. wake up call. Most of the packing was done and in the car. I had room in my suitcase and we even had a little bit of room in the trunk of the car. I hope I remembered everything! Just as we were set to leave I checked my email only to find the deposit we paid for our January Panama rental is in question. The owner said he did not receive the money from PayPal but my account shows it was paid. I spent a few minutes trying to sort this out before we left, and as of tonight…still no word from him. We have paid for our flights so I hope we aren't now going to have issues with our Panama rental. So much for good planning!
Our sweet little dog Molly is not in good health and is responding only so so to treatment, and as a result I found it very hard to say farewell ( for now) to her this morning. She is a bright little thing and knew something was up. I hope she will forgive us for leaving for two months. It was also hard to say good bye to our friend Bob as he takes over running the house and caring for Molly. These trips would not be possible without his assistance.
I had hoped to leave home no later than 0900 this morning but we left in good time…just before 8 a.m. Anyone will tell you this is a rare occurrence for me. I always have last minute things to attend to. As the trunk still had room, I did toss in our portable printer. The morning was warm and the skies sunny. I'm a prairie girl at heart and I enjoy looking at the fields of corn, potatoes and grain. We even saw a field of sunflowers in bloom.As we approached Medicine Hat the scenery gave way to barren hills and ranch land. From the Highway we could see the Cypress Hills off in a distance. On the Saskatchewan side of the hills is a high hill called Bald Butte. When you are standing on it, you are at the same elevation as the town site of Banff Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies. This outcropping was left behind during the last ice age and is a sight to behold….a forest in the middle of the prairies where you can find elk, bear and streams of trout.
We arrived in Swift Current ( my birth place) at noon hour. My husband suggested Wong's Kitchen which is located on the highway. This used to be a great place to eat when I lived here so we opted to give it a go. What is the saying "You can't go back" well that surely applies to my home town. The restaurant looks like it hasn't had an update since it was built and while outside you could smell food, on the inside, you got the overwhelming smell of mold. I'm afraid my Trip Advisor review is not flattering, yet it was filled with locals.
As we were driving along I tried to remember all the surrounding towns and my have things changed. I really miss the old grain elevators,for one thing you could see them miles away and they broke up the landscape. We saw remnants old these prairie fortresses and the new replacements simply do not have the charm and appeal of the old grain elevators.
We arrived at our evening destination of Moose Jaw a couple of hours early and checked into our hotel ( which will not get a good review). We had booked to tour the "Tunnels of Moose Jaw" at 5 pm but they were able to move up our tour time. Between the mineral springs and the tunnels, Moose Jaw has become a bit of a tourist destination although the city isn't trying hard to put on a pretty face. The Tunnel Toursoffer two tours, one telling of the Chinese immigration to the area and the other is the "Al Capone" connection. We opted for the Al Capone tour and while entertaining, it didn't tell you anything about the tunnels. They want you to think Al Capone stayed in Moose Jaw while doing some rum running business, but in reality, he never stepped foot in the place. It was obvious the tunnels were rebuilt in places and after doing some digging I found out the truth about the tunnels. They were not for Al to hide his cache and hide from the law, instead the neighbouring building steam engineers, developed the tunnels so they could move goods around in the winter without having to endure the bitter prairie cold. They were used during prohibition era, as booze was moved through Moose Jaw to Chicago on the Soo rain line. They fell into disrepair after and have been redone and restored and turned into a tourist attraction.
After a disappointing meal at the local Bonanza, we took a ride around the city. Tomorrow we have a journey of 553 km ( ten less than today) as we travel to Portage La Prairie. We expect to continue to enjoy the prairie scenery for one more day.
After a good night sleep, we were up and ready for another day. We have learned a few tricks from our last long road trip and know to bring into the hotel, only those things we need. We bring in a change of clothes instead of a full suitcase and share a small bag with toiletries, medications etc. So one suitcase and the computer bag come in each night. Periodically we bring in the big suitcases to re-arrange stuff or when we do laundry. Prior to this trip I checked the internet for packing tips for road trips and they suggested a roll of paper towel, so I tossed one in. This morning our back window was filthy with dust and overnight dew, so was in need of cleaning and that roll of paper towel came in very handy.
I did all the driving today while Brian played tourist/passenger. The roads in Saskatchewan ( #1 Highway) were not in great condition as opposed to Alberta, but Manitoba was even worse. Maybe that is why Manitoba has a speed limit of 100 on the four lane Highway 1. East of Brandon we crossed over the Assiniboine River and the river is still high and you could see the surrounding areas filled with debris and fields remain under water. When we left Alberta we noticed the crops were maturing fast and the canola is finished blooming and in one case has been swathed. The further east we drive, the crops are further behind with places in Manitoba – the canola is just starting to bloom. The prairies are unusually green for this time of the year.
We stopped in Moosomin for lunch at the Red Barn. The place is new, spotless and while busy the service and food were good. When we left Moose Jaw this morningthey were starting to get hit by a severe thunderstorm but we were able to run out of it, but it looked pretty ominous in the rear view mirror. We no sooner left the storm when we hit fog at Regina. We had cloud cover until after lunch today which actually made the driving quite pleasant. I am surprised at how light the traffic is. The other thing we have noticed is the lack of gophers( Richardson ground squirrels). Since we left home we have seen 1 road kill but nary any others. I thought they had over run the prairies, so not sure why they seem to have disappeared.
We arrived in Portage La Prairie early but then found out we lost an hour…so not as early as we thought. It's a windy but sunny day so we opted to check out the little town. It has a population of around 13,000 folks but serves a business area of 50,000. It is a main hub for trains as 72 trains pass through daily. The land around the town is very fertile ( likely from repeated flooding) and grows potatoes, beans, strawberries and grain crops. The potato plants grown here supply McDonald's and Wendy's food chains. Too bad we weren't here this weekend. The are having the potato fest this weekend.
Portage has a lovely large park called Crescent Park which we opted to check out. I loved to see thefloating water lilies – in bloom and they have a Dutch style windmill, but can find no reason for it. The lake reminds me of Wascana lake in Regina, especially with the number of geese. You have to watch your step in the grass!
Tomorrow we are off for Winnipeg to visit a good friend then carry on to Kenora. Not sure what is going in Kenora, but it was a challenge to book a room, and that was over a month ago!
Today we had arranged to visit friends in Winnipeg and as we did not want to land on their doorstep too early, we had a bit of a lie in then a leisurely breakfast. As it was we still arrived an hour ahead of schedule but our friends were warm and welcoming and didn't seem to mind the time.Don Jones and Brian met while they were working for Ganong Bros chocolate and were part of the sales team. Ganong got rid of their sale force in the 90s but Brian and Don kept in touch and both ended up as independent businessmen selling the same type of goods. If Brian is talking on the phone for more than 15 minutes….I know he is talking to "Jonesie". Lynn ( Don's wife) and I had never met but by the time we left, if it was I had known her forever. I sure wish they lived closer as we had a grand visit and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Five hours went by in what seemed like a heartbeat.
The drive from Portage to Winnipeg is a short one but gave us one last look at the prairies, of course intermingled with more and more trees. The farm land is this area is excellent and I think they could grow anything here with there beautiful dark soil. Once leaving Winnipeg it was obvious we were leaving the prairies behind us and the patch of trees became forests and the fields became lakes and granite.We left Winnipeg about 330 pm just as half of Winnipeg headed to "lake country" for this beautiful summer weekend. Combined with heavy traffic, occasion heavy downpours and road construction it was a slow but scenic drive.
I was looking forward to staying in our "upscale" booking at the Best Western Lakeside Inn and Conference Center in Kenora. I had checked other hotels when booking a month ago and found most places were completely booked. They have a rowing competition here this weekend plus another event, so the city is busy. Sorry to say our upscale booking is sadly lacking and very over priced…now I know why they still had rooms when no one else did! We opted for dinner on the 9th floor on this round structure. The dining room has a killer views and I wanted to take some photos but the windows need cleaning.The service and food were both found lacking and I think we will pass up our 25% off breakfast and find a diner further down the road in the morning. I was also put off by having them put $330 on my credit card to cover the room costs($160 + taxes) and "incidentals." $170 for "incidentals"…you have got to be kidding! I was told they would refund the balance in the morning. Best Western always sends out an email survey when guests leave….pretty sure they won't like mine! Tomorrow – Terrace Bay Ontario – pretty much in the middle of no where.
We opted for a Tim Horton's breakfast today. Our hotel didn't have a complimentary breakfast so we thought we'd see what we could find down the road. I have often regretted not getting the navigation system when I bought my car, but I knew if we were to use my car for this trip, I would need one. I got a Garmin GPS recommended by the manager at our local London Drug and so far we have been very happy with it. They are doing sewer line replacements by the marina and near our hotel and several roads are blocked. The GPS was very helpful in getting us to the hotel and onto the highway this morning.
Prior to leaving Kenora this morning we stopped at Safeway to buy some ginger ale and bottled watered. One of the suggested tips I found prior to this trip, was to bring your own pop/soda into the hotel to avoid buying them from the vending machine. It was also suggested to stick with water at meals and save the $3.00 cola cost. I have done this since we started the trip and I believe we are saving $10 at day. This saving is very helpful considering today we paid $1.45 for a litre of gas. We stopped at the Wayfarer Restaurant in Ignace Ontario for lunch today. We felt we got a bargain at lunch.Brian had a hot beef sandwich and I got a bacon cheeseburger. The bill including tax….$14.95.
We have definitely said good bye to the prairies with the landscape now forest and rocks…mostly granite. The highways have signs everywhere warning of moose on the road. About a 1/2 mile in front of us a huge deer decided to lope across the highway. Fortunately there was little traffic. The traffic comes in spurts and that is for a reason. As soon as we entered Ontario we noticed a huge improvement in the road surface. The amount of road construction / reconstruction is like nothing I have ever seen. There were times you couldn't get up to speed when you hit another construction zone. I lost count after 20. The Trans Canada Highway is two lane traffic with passing lanes few and far between and the posted speed is 90.As a result, in the construction zones they close one lane so you sit and wait for on coming traffic then you get your turn. I figure I would hit at least once where we didn't have to come to a full stop…never happened. When I was planning our trip I knew today would be a long haul but though we would arrive at 4 or 5 this afternoon. It was 7 when we got to our destination. I had not planned for the loss of an hour ( time change), the slow posted speed and the road construction.
The GSP took us around Thunder Bay so we didn't get to see the grain terminals and only occasionally got glimpses of Lake Superior. We finally did come to a" look out" and got a real look at this huge lake. I stopped for a couple of photos.The Highway has gravel shoulders for the most part so it is not easy to stop for photos. I had hoped to get a photo of the sign that says "Moose on the Loose." We have seen a couple of them, but each time I was driving when we came across them.
If you check a map of Highway 1 around Superior you are not going to find many major places to stop. I have been checking Trip Advisor more often when looking for lodging and I kept coming back to this one, east of Terrace Bay. The motel is called the Coach House Motel and it's across the Highway from Jack Fish Lake. It's a Mom and Dad motel but on trip advisor it had a solid 5 star rating. I had to phone to book the room as they didn't have internet reservation capabilities. When I knew we were running late I phoned to let them know. I think they have two other rooms booked besides ours.The hosts were waiting for us and took our dinner order so it could be ready once we put our stuff in the room. Obviously they menu is limited but it's all homemade including the bread. The choices were spaghetti, chili, stew and several soup choices as well as a salad. In talking to the owner she makes the food in batches and freezes it separately so when she gets an order, she would cook the spaghetti and heat the frozen sauce. We opted for a bowl of soup and it came with a mini load of bread. Brian was able to finish his, I was not. Having sat in the car from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. I was ready to move. I walked up the highway to the lake turnoff and strolled down to the beach. Unfortunately the mosquitoes were waiting so I didn't dally long. There are lots of wild flowers in bloom and some of the smells were heavenly. The owners have Hummingbird feeders and we watched them outside the window while eating our dinner.Our hotel room is a good size ( with double beds) the bathroom has been renovated with sparkling new fixtures and the room is clean and spotless. The TV is pretty old…I had to pull out the button for Brian ( I think he has forgotten how to do that.) We have no air conditioning but have three windows that open and it's dark and cool out there now. The truck traffic noise may be an issue but for 1/2 the price of last night, who is complaining.
Our little motel didn't have air conditioning so we left windows open. The room was very fresh and cool upon arising this morning. Our hosts made breakfast to order for us and we both relished it. They knew we would be there when they opened and when we walked in, the table was set and they were waiting for us. As well as a great breakfast we had a delightful conversation. The owners are well versed about the area and filled us in on the economy, the mines and the connection to Canada's Group of 7. We could have spent the morning visiting but we had several miles to go.
I may have mentioned in an earlier blog the many many signs warning of moose, calling them a night hazard. It seems the moose don't read the signsand can't tell the time of day. We were approaching a small slope and something came up onto the side of the road…A BIG MOOSE. I jammed on the brakes and came to a full stop about 150' away from the moose who at this point was still on the side of the road. I guess he knew he had the right of way ( who was going to argue) so leisurely loped across the road. My camera was in the back seat and inaccessible so no photo. We later saw a dead one on the side of the road. My plastic front end and likely the car would be gone if we hit one. A little further down the road, the coyote leisurely walked on the shoulder coming towards us as we passed. He wasn't the least concerned.
We have seen several signs telling of the speed limit and the fines imposed for breaking the limit. The speed limit is 90 yet the fines don't start until 110 KM. You can tell the Ontario drivers, when you are travelling 100KM they pass you like you are standing still.The road is becoming tiring and we had to stop several times today to take a break. We both wanted to take a nap. We stopped at Wawa for lunch. The town was hopping as they had the drags races on. I wished we could have stayed awhile to watch them.
We arrived in Sault Ste Marie around 3 pm. I am glad we are taking a day off the road tomorrow. We have a day long train trip booked for tomorrow. We are taking the Agawa Canyon Tour. We will be travelling by train 114 miles north of the city over trestles, along the lakes and river, past granite formations and through forests. This is the landscape that inspired the Group of 7. We will descend into a canyon where we will have a break so we can walk and take in the scenery. It's a full day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Looking forward to taking a break from driving. It seems when I close my eyes, the scenery is rushing past me. Time to give my senses a change.
We were up early after a poor night's sleep. We got to the dining area of the hotel feeling a bit groggy but that did not last long. Running this Comfort Inn's breakfast area, is a little elderly lady who's name badge reads "Grandma Judy." After listening to Judy speak, I knew she was from the Maritimes – turns out from Cape Breton. When she heard we were heading to Newfoundland and her neck of the world the volume got more animated and louder. She started regaling us with stories and what we would see and then starting telling jokes to everyone in the room. She had us all wide awake and rolling in laughter. My favorite of her jokes today:
" Two elderly ladies meet after years of not seeing each other. One says – Oh my husband Ernie, he's a real Saint, honest to God a real Saint. Her friend responds. You are so lucky, my husband's still alive.!"
How could your day not get off to a good start after a belly laugh? We got to the train station in good time and left on our adventure on the dot of 8 a.m. The train car was in good condition although by the end of the day, we found the seats a little hard on the touche.Today we would travel 114 km north of Sault Ste Marie to Agawa Canyon. The train is well equipped to provide as much information as possible to it's passengers. Mounted on the front engine is a camera that feeds television screens in each passenger car. The beauty is you can see what's coming up and get the camera's ready. It is obvious the crew cleaned both in and outside windows, as taking a decent photo through the window was easy. On board were 2 CN staff plus train crew and two hosts from the City of Sault Ste Marie. They all worked hard to ensure we had a good experience. In addition to the camera, from time to time the TV will switch to videos giving the history of the area and seems to match up to the area we are travelling through. As particular points of interest come up, the overhead speakers alert you and also let you know which side of the train the area of interest can be found. There is no way to turn the train around so they suggest on the way back, people switch to the other side of the train to get a close up view of what they may have missed on the way out. In addition every guest receives a souvenir brochure. Every detail is well planned.
Once the train leaves the station they serve a hot breakfast for those wanting it. The average cost was $10 to $13 for a hot breakfast but beverages were extra. At noon you could order a boxed lunch or eat in the dining room. Lunch is served from noon (arrival time in the canyon) until 4 pm. The train stays in the Canyon for 90 minutes allowing people to take one of three hikes in the area, or just relax and enjoy the scenery. I opted to hike the Talus and River trails.Brian opted to have a beer in the dining room and wait for my return.
I started out on the forested trail and wends it's way along to the Black Beaver Falls. The walk is covered with the forest canopy and is fresh and wonderful. I used to hike in the mountains, until Brian's knees gave out and I think I must return home and starting hiking again. I forgot how much I loved walking in the forest. After visiting the falls, I crossed over the tracks and walked along the river back to the awaiting train. We were very lucky with the weather today as clouds and rain were in the forecast but we had sun and clouds. Once I returned to the train we had lunch in the dining car and were there when the trained pulled out heading back to " The Sault." The train has about 140 people on it today which afforded everyone double seats facing each other, so Brian and I (as did everyone) had a total of four seats. We could face forward in the direction the train was travelling, or backwards watching the landscape slip away.
During this time of the year, the CN is doing track repairs so we had several delays coming back and ended up returning an hour later than planned. We grabbed a quick take out to bring back to the motel. It has been years since I road a train and forgot how the rocking can almost lull you to sleep. Both of us fought sleep during the afternoon however several passengers gave in so the trip back was pretty quiet. As the tracks were laid amid rock and forest, you don't often see anything but trees and rocks. The trip can be monotonous, especially when you have spent the past two days driving through trees and rock. From time to time we had great views and I managed to snag a couple of photos today.
There are many lakes in this area, most have no access by road. People build cabins here and come up on the Sault Ste Marie passenger train that runs to Hearst. They are simply dropped off at their request. This area is known for great fishing and the lakes restocked annually.
Our morning got off to a good start with Grandma Judy in the Comfort Inn breakfast room. Once again she regaled the guests with her good humor and jokes.She gets the guests talking to one another and really sets the tone for your day. We met a couple returning to Fairview Alberta from their original home of Newfoundland. When they heard where we were going they shared a few ideas and things not to miss when visiting the rock, including "Pineapple Crush soda" like Orange Crush only Pineapple flavored. We will be sure to give it a try.
It started to rain last night and continued, in fact we had rain all day in varying degrees. The drive and scenery changed today with the rocks and trees giving way on occasion to open fields and farms. We noticed Highway signs to watch for horse and buggies. Later down the road we did come across a horse drawn buggy that held two bearded men wearing broad brimmed straw hats. While they appear like the Pennsylvania Amish, here in Canada they are referred to as Mennonite.
Our destination today was North Bay. We checked into our hotel and spent some time unwinding before leaving to catch our evening "sunset" cruise. Just before we left the clouds opened up with a deluge complete with room rocking thunder. I called the tour company and they were planning to sail so we set off. They are only about 2 miles from the hotel and were high and dry. Just after we sailed off the clouds opened and we saw a bit of sun, the first of the day.
The cruise sails Lake Nipissing. Lake Nipissing is one of Northern Ontario's largest lakes. Once explored by Samuel de Champlain, it has been used for logging, minerals and transportation, and is now a legendary fishing and recreational waterway. Our ship was called the Chief Commanda II. It was named after a famous Chief who lived in the area. I am not sure how they make any money a we were only about 20 people with a staff and crew of 6 or 8.The cruise lasts 2 1/2 hours sailed into Callandar Bay. Callander Bay is a bay at the extreme east of Lake Nipissing. We could see some pretty impressive homes along the shoreline. We were very fortunate tonight with the rain holding off and the break in the clouds, allowing some sun and some pretty photos as the sun was setting. We had a lovely evening and look forward to spending time in Ottawa.
The forecast for today was quite dismal, however we ran into only scattered showers. I drove the entire way today so don't have any photos from our drive. We stopped once for gas and arrived just before 2 p.m. We checked into our hotel – a Best Western Inn & Suites and are very pleased with our room. This would be a great place to stay if you are planning a few days in Ottawa. It has a living room with pull out sofa, a kitchen area, spacious bathroom and nice bedroom. The living area even has a bit of an "office" area so perfect for business travellers. It's rather nice to be able to spread out and not be tripping over each other. Given what we have, it's reasonably priced.
We have a hop on hop off tour booked for tomorrow so we spent part of the afternoon driving around looking at the sites on our own. ( We needed more miles today…ha ha!) It end up to include a bit of an adventure in the end. We drove along the Rideau Canal for a bit and drove past the embassies and parliament hill, then over the bridge to Gatineau. Our GSP is clever as it converted to French immediately once we crossed the bridge. When we figured it was time to turn back I ended up taking a wrong turn and ended up on a transit bus only road. Thank goodness unlike my niece experienced years ago, this road did not come equipped with a car trap. Thank goodness the road went in both directions so at least I wasn't going one way on a one way street, however there was no way off for several blocks. A transit driver coming towards me, threw up his hands in disgust. What…did he think I did this on purpose!!! I eventually found an intersection to allow me to get back on the proper road system and just carried on. Perhaps my GSP isn't that smart…I should have been told before turning onto that bus road!


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I'm not a modeler, Jason my partner in crime is a modeler. So when it came to modifying the Olszewski pieces I was not enthused, "You're going to do what to my City Hall!", was my oft response. Whether it's a $200 piece or a $200,000 piece, Jason will make it into something he wants. Once I saw the results of his work, I was on board, pulling trees and lights and relishing it! I know I probably could never place these modified pieces on ebay and get the market price for them- but then again I don't plan to put it on ebay, I want to enjoy it and pass it on for others to enjoy. So my point is there are all kinds of ways to get more enjoyment from these pieces and many different degrees of modification or addition. A collector, wishing to keep the integrity of a piece, can easily add "n scale" figures to their layout. Those wishing to venture a little more can replace lamps and trees. Others can paint their own cast members. What's cool is that the more we work on our layout, the more ideas we come up with. "What about a light in Walt's window?" Walt used to keep his light on when he was in his apartment to let people know he was in the park. "What about loading up the Main Street vehicles with guests?" Buying and collecting is just part of the picture, the question is how can we enjoy these pieces even more? For some its leaving them alone, for others like Jason and I its modifying them to our liking while still holding a deep respect for its original artist.
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How does Seattle's technology community compare to Silicon Valley?
Well, a report issued today by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group says our neighbor to the south has a lot of work to do if it wants to retain its lead over places like Seattle, Austin and Washington, D.C.
According to my story on the report today, Seattle tied for third place with Boston in terms of how well the tech regions are addressing issues such as education, taxes and housing affordability.
Of the eight regions studied, Silicon Valley finished last.
"Areas like Seattle and others have done a terrific job, often on the policy front, to be extremely competitive," said Silicon Valley Leadership Group president Carl Guardino. "It is a good reminder to our region that we are not only competing against other nations, but other states."
Some in Seattle — especially those who have watched the monorail debacle unfold — may be shocked to hear the region's public policy praised. But Guardino said that Seattle is doing better on several fronts, especially taxes, eighth grade math proficiency and housing affordability.
Here's a less rosy report (PDF) from the Technology Alliance of Seattle and here is the 2005 Index of Innovation and Technology (PDF) from the Washington Technology Center, which says the state is still struggling to overcome the effects of the recession.
And here is how the Silicon Valley Leadership Group's report was played in the San Jose Mercury News, the Austin American-Statesman and the San Francisco Chronicle.


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Holland Services opens Midland office
Published 7:00 pm, Saturday, September 7, 2013
Everyone knows that land services in Texas can be challenging because of the history of the land, and the Permian Basin is no exception. When you are looking for someone with the experience and can-do attitude to handle land services, call Holland Services, who has just opened a Midland office.
Holland Services has long embraced the practice of having professionals with local knowledge and experience working in the field and providing them almost limitless resources from Holland's regional offices and corporate headquarters. This delivers the best of both worlds for Holland clients, i.e., small company familiarity, communication and local knowledge along with the resources and efficiency of an industry leading company.
The office, managed and staffed by local professionals, will provide leasing, abstracting, title, due diligence, curative, and mapping services for the upstream oil and gas industry. In addition, Holland provides right of way acquisition and permitting services for midstream and downstream oil and gas, plus the transportation, utilities, communications, and alternative energy industries.
Nationwide, Holland Services employs over 600 professionals in in eight offices. Bryan Gaudin, Holland's vice president and general manager, whose father founded the company 35 years ago, explains the company's opening of a Midland office by saying, "We have been working in the Permian Basin for many years and now the number of clients and amount of work is growing so quickly, it just made sense to put resources in place locally to better serve the needs. Midland - Odessa is clearly the heart of the Permian Basin, so Midland was an easy choice, plus we already had folks from the area working for us so we could open the office staffed with professionals very knowledgeable of the Basin and its plays." They will have 25-30 people in the office.
Whatever you need in land or GIS work, Holland Services can help. They work for multi-nationals, mid-sized companies and small operators, all with different requirements, all of which can be handled with one phone call to Holland Services. Holland consistently delivers the highest quality work because they have outstanding professionals, using the time-proven Holland systems supported by leading edge technology.
The company is an approved vendor for virtually every major oil and gas company and is registered with PICS. Holland also provides other services such as GIS/Mapping and Integrated Asset Management, that are natural extensions of the land services business.
Expertise in land services involving oil and gas asset management and having hundreds of contact points working in the field every day serves as the foundation for the Integrated Asset Management group. The group works with clients of all sizes to outsource the management of joint ventures, non-operating interests and royalty/mineral interests.
Holland's Gaudin summed it up thusly; "Even though we are a large company working with many clients in many different areas, every relationship and every project is still on a one to one basis, with direct communication as the foundation and a laser focus on delivering quality work product in the most timely and efficient manner as the objective."
Contact Holland Services this week!
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Edsmat wrote:Mother Teresa was born in Macedonia. I asked my English teacher what "hail from" means. She told me that it refers to the birthplace of someone--where they were born.
So I was actually right.
She's just an English teacher, who majored in English.
Also, I checked with an English specialist on-line, and he told me the same thing.
Whatever, though, it's your call.
I would change it because it causes a great deal of confusion to some people.
In addition, why is that section of April 5 titled "Mr. Natural(ized)"? There are some women in there, but you probably have a good literary reason for doing that.
In the northern hemisphere, the day with the earliest sunrise falls in what month?
Radish wrote:The answer is "July (not June, surprisingly)"
Of course, my initial thought was June. That's still my thought, unless I don't understand the question. To check, I went here:
thomasm3 wrote:On August 4 in the Venn Diagram section, #8 has "AFI's top 100 movies" on the left and "sequels" on the right. Your book lists "Godfather Part II" as the only correct answer. However, "Silence of the Lambs" is also a sequel to the much lesser known movie "Manhunter." "Manhunter" had the exact same characters (Clarice, Hannibal Lecter) but completely different actors, void of Anthony Hopkins or Jodie Foster. So, in effect, there are two possible answers, not one.
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They say that it is a completely different world underwater. The ecosystem is so diverse and self sustaining that it survives almost independently from the world as we know it up here. Hence, more and more people are gaining curiosity and fascination so they would like to see it for themselves. The oceans and the seas are said to be the most unexplored part of the planet and with the proper equipment and training, people can slowly unravel its many mysteries. The best time to start exploring is now. No wonder a lot of people are getting diving license left and right because they would like to fill their curiosity of the unknown. Because of this, the travel industry is booming because visitors are flocking into areas with water and with a lot of interesting underwater sights. Consequently, the need for scuba diving instructors is also on the rise. If you are into the diving profession, there are certain things that you should possess. You need adequate diving skill of course, the ability to teach and insurance for scuba instructor.
Diving is not as easy as it appears to be when we look at a television screen and watch professionals doing it. Why do you think not everyone is permitted to dive and you have to secure a license for yourself? Diving needs proper skill that you can only get with training. Diving can be risky and so you need to manage the risk by getting a reliable diving instructor. Diving may hurt you if you do not have the proper know how so you must be rightly informed in what to do. Considering the risks involved, you as an instructor must protect yourself. It is vital to get insurance to protect yourself in this profession.
Getting into scuba diving is far from inexpensive. No wonder that only a privileged few can afford it. If you are starting to scuba dive, you will need the right equipment and to pay for your lessons. These 2 things are not cheap and that is something that diving instructors must realize. In the event that something goes wrong during the diving lessons, the instructor will be liable for his personal safety as well as the safety of the student. When things do not work out, you can be pretty sure that there will be a lawsuit against you.
Scuba instructor insurance may cost you a little extra in a monthly or annual basis, depending on your plan. If you are a new instructor, then try the monthly plan first and progress to the annual plan if you intend to stay long in the field. It is not an expense. Consider it your investment because your protection from lawsuits is something that you definitely have to take care of in this field. It is your preemptive strike.


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FOOTBALL 2014: Q&A with Rebels RB Aron Dobbins
Published 7:00 pm, Sunday, August 24, 2014
Aron Dobbins is the next player in a long line of successful Lee running backs that dates back nearly a half-century.
But what makes Dobbins different than many of his predecessors is he's running the ball in an offense that until last year was a foreign concept to many longtime Lee fans.
Dobbins was part of Lee's new spread attack a season ago, and rushed for more than 1,000 yards in 12 games, but he also caught 36 passes for 290 yards.
Dobbins comes back with a year of varsity experience under his belt, and is also wanting to stamp his name in the lore of Rebel running backs.
The Reporter-Telegram sat down with Dobbins to talk about the upcoming season and this year's Lee team.
What are your general expectations for the team this year?
To go farther than we did last year, and win a district championship.
What do you guys have to do to be able to do that?
Work harder. We are definitely more athletic than we were last year. Our work ethic is a little bit off, but that's the senior's responsibility. We are getting better every day with that, and I think we will be fine whenever it comes down to the first game."
How much different of a player are you now as compared to what you first started playing varsity football?
I'm more experienced. I'm stronger. I'm faster. Also my work ethic has picked up a ton. I didn't really know what I was getting into my sophomore year. Now, I definitely know how it feels.
Is it easier or harder playing running back now that Lee is running the spread?
I wouldn't say it's easier or harder. If we are running the option or out of the I, or something like that, where you are required to get the ball more you have to run a lot more. You have to pick up more of the load. Now we still have to block and be able to catch. You have to be more of a versatile back. It's almost just as hard. But to be honest with you, I'd say the spread is better because you get to showcase more of your talents. Colleges now a days want you to be a more versatile back.
Is it that much different for you as a senior going in as a returning starter than it was going into your junior year without much varsity experience?
I feel like I was still stepping into a leadership role and I still feel like I had guys looking up to me.
How can you help Jon Schwalbach at quarterback?
Take some pressure off him. If there's a big play that needs to be made, he can rely on me. Also blocking for him, and if nobody is open down the field I can be the guy he dumps it down to and then picks up some yards. That would open it up downfield more for him. I feel like I can be that second option guy.
Is there that much difference between (former offensive coordinator) Cliff Watkins and
(new offensive coordinator) Scot Hafley?
Coach Watkins was a great coach. He was one of the reasons why we turned this program around last year. But coach Hafley, he's been here since the spring and he knows us and he knows what we can do. He knows what we are capable of. We are not going to lose a step.
How can you help teammate and fellow running back Terry Sims with his adjustment to varsity play?
Just my experience, and just helping him with little stuff. He's really fast. But there are guys on the varsity level that are just as fast as him, if not faster. It's just helping him understand you have to do certain things different than just bouncing it on the outside and turning up the jets. Terry is an athlete and he's picked it up really well, and been getting better at it.


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Scania 18-wheel big rig at Berlin Christmas market attack, Monday, December 19th, where 12 people were killed and 56 injured by Anis Amri, ISIS-inspired Muslim terrorist. Amri was later shot and killed on Friday, December 23rd at a railway station near Milan by Italian police. Prints from the truck matched those of Amri.
They've show this to be the case time and again. Leftists here and abroad couldn't care less if you or anyone else perishes because of their politically-correct belief systems. Their ideology trumps your safety any and every time.
From Breitbart.com:
German Politician Prevented Police Sharing Image of Christmas Market Attacker 'to Prevent Racism'
by Victoria Friedman
German police and judiciary have accused Hamburg Justice Minister Till Steffen of delaying the release of pictures of the Christmas market attacker Anis Amri because he was worried about provoking "racist" comments on Facebook.
And completely logical, don't you think? Weighing the search for a naked murderer against potential comments. Perfectly normal.
Green Party politician Steffen cited "privacy concerns" when he initially prevented law enforcers from releasing pictures of Anis Amri.
However, it has been claimed by members of the judiciary and the police that Steffen, who is the head of the judicial authority in Hamburg, denied the release of images of Amri because he was concerned it would incite racial hatred.
It is alleged that he only released images after a 12-hour delay following a call from German newspaper Bild.
"Privacy concerns." Because, as anyone knows, all murder suspects deserve consideration of their privacy when being sought for the ultimate capital offense.
Parliamentary leader André Trepoll, who is a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party, called "Scandalsenator" Steffen a "security risk" for delaying the search for the world's most wanted man.
Accusing the Hamburg justice minister of "fetishising" data protection, Trepoll added: "Green data protection fetishism should not delay the public search for a terror suspect."
That's not the worst. Read on.
CDU judiciary spokesman Richard Seelmaeker called for a special meeting of the Justice Committee, stressing: "Anis Amri allegedly murdered twelve people, but instead of using all means necessary to search for him, Hamburg's green justice senator was more concerned about the state of comments in a Facebook post – which hindered our police."
Political correctness on the part of Leftists has crossed a line — a terrible line. To the point where Leftists in positions of power are now jeopardizing the safety and security of persons in lesser power who do not have their own personal security contingents, do not live in a bubble or behind gates or walls, aren't insulated by money and power and surrounded by deference.
Leftists continue to prove that anyone and everyone can be sacrificed on their altar of ideology, as long as it serves their purposes of being politically-correct in any social or cultural situation. Common sense, logic, proportion, rationality, history and facts must never be allowed to stand in their way.
It is far past time for this madness to stop.
Perhaps this might change a bit in 2017.


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