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It's been a month since my friend died now, and each day gets worse and worse, because each day I become more and more certain it's my fault she died.
I have a horse and before leaving for university needed someone to care for him whilst I was away. That's when I found Cat. She was a lovely person who had such a love for horses and so she came and cared for and rode my horse everyday, and when I was home weekends we would share responsibilities or ride out together. Now I wish so much that I had never looked for someone, that she had never responded to my advert 8 months ago, because a month ago the unthinkable happened.
I got a call whilst I was at uni to say she'd had a fall on the road and was unconscious. I rushed home, the air ambulance had already taken her. Everyone says everything's a blur in these situations.. but its all so clear. The police, the questions, the hoof marks and blood on the road. Collapsing as someone told me the ambulance men said 'it didn't look good'. The days that followed were the blur, a blur of phone calls from her parents and police as hope slowly dwindled. A few days later she died from her head injuries.
It will get better everyone said. I had this niggling self blame that grew and grew, but I tried to settle with the word accident... I tried to just miss her and focus on that. Then a newspaper twisted the story, and placed the blame on me. They named me, used photos, where I study, everything. I can remember shaking uncontrollably as I read it. But as much as I know newspapers will look for a story it was printed in black and white the way I already felt. Responsible for her death. If she hadn't met me, if I hadn't had that horse, she would be alive today.
I tried to keep going. But now, for a week i've barely been able to leave my room. I don't want to see anyone, I don't know what to say or do. I sleep on and off, dreaming and waking in cold sweats. A doctor came, but only offered antidepressants and counseling, I turned them down. I don't want to be labeled and I don't want someone to sit and listen and give me text book answers when they can't possibly understand. I feel like a murderer. I feel like I should feel like this. People told me my 'rational thoughts' would eventually take over and this guilt would go, but what worries me now is that it is my rational thoughts taking over. That this guilt is totally founded and I am the one responsible.
I can't find joy in anything I once did. I see my horse and I just see her, the yard and farm where I spent so much time is just constant reminders of her, it's like I can hear and see her at every turn. I couldn't face going to her cremation, because I couldn't face seeing her family and friends so sad all because of me. Not that her family have been nasty, the opposite. Her mother even thanked me and my family for the joy the horse and farm gave her and her dad took me to lunch, he recently messaged me saying he hopes I have an enjoyable summer. I can't understand how they don't seem to see I would feel guilt, let alone hold any blame to me.
I don't know what to do or where to turn anymore, I guess this forum is my last hope.
Thank you for reading.
Lottie ...I'm very sorry for your deep loss
Lottie I have sent you a PM
Memory can only tell us what we were,
in the company of those we loved;
it cannot help us find what each of us, alone, must now become.
Yet no person is really alone;
those who live no more echo still within our thoughts and words,
and what they did has become woven into what we are.
I wish you peace and a level path on your journey...
hi lottie so sorry for your loss and the devistation it is causing you
life is full of ifs if only if i had or if i hadn't every single person can give you an if story to where they are today from the joy of meeting a loved one every incident that we experience the choices we make and also tradgedies where someone we love has died thats what life is about accidents happen to people we can't stop that unfortunately
cat was doing something she loved and you gave her that opportunity not for any reason that would cause this accident to happen it suited you both saying if only is like us all saying we want to turn back the clock but we cant we all have to live and take our own chances in life
the papers can be nasty and twist the facts and i can understand that has made you feel worse if you still have that paper rip it up into pieces and throw it in the bin where it belongs (trash)
cat was a nice person and wouldn't want you feeling like this her family in their grief offered you comfort perhaps if you could speak to them and tell them how you are feeling they may be able to help you overcome your despair
you have nothing to blame yourself for through her you know life can be short and what a tribute it will be to cats memory if you live a fullfiling happy life
we will all be here for you you are not alone and we understand your grief love hazelxxx
Shalom in Yeshua Lotte, I am sorry to hear about the passing of cat and the way it has affected you. Please know that I have already said a prayer for you to be comforted. You are amongst friends here.
Firstly when we loose someone we always start by recrimination of ourselves. Its the 'what if' syndrome. What if I had done this or done that. The truth is it was a terrible accident and you are not responsible in anyway shape or form!!
I cannot understand how or why the paper (or should I say gutter press rag) and that low life reported made you out to be something that you are not. What did the tow rag say? They just cannot say what they want to sensationalise a story, and it may be worth while taking legal advice and then you can hurt them in their pocket!!
Her parents clearly don't hold you responsible, and why should they? You have not done anything wrong. This is just you feeling responsible. Please dont think like this. Talk to us, and talk to your family.
May god bless you
Thank you all. I just don't know what to do, how to be happy or how to get this out of my mind. It doesn't leave me for a second. I know that if the accident had been nothing to do with the horse or anything I would be in a different place. I would be missing her and grieving.. but I would be being strong. I have faced other troubles in my life and would normally consider myself a strong and resilient person.. but I cannot live with this huge feeling of responsibility. I know it was in a way put upon me from the beginning (police questions and being the one who they phoned to update on her or ask if her parents could contact me etc), and the newspaper didn't help.. but I would have definitely blamed myself regardless.
Tom - the newspaper used another article that Cat and I had done before on 'horse sharing'. Prior to this her name had not been released and when interviewed my father asked for them not to use any names. But they did. They twisted words from this other article and put 'there is no doubt the horse is unsafe' and made it sound as though I had thought he was unsafe and knowingly put Cat at risk. I have ridden him once since the accident. I know he is not anymore dangerous than any horse can be. It is just this horrible feeling.. like someone has permanently winded me.. that if she hadn't been riding MY horse.. it would not have happened to her. I know there are always the 'what ifs', but this has now become, to me, as though I am the complete cause. (sorry im going round in circles).
I have spoken with my family. In the beginning I could be around and speak with more people but now there is hardly anyone I want to see. My parents are facing troubles of their own and I know have had enough, they are worried I know, but they simply cannot be my strength right now. I have an aunt who has been there for me all my life and I am trying to talk to her. I know that all that got me through this past month was the thought that this guilt would go, that it would be lifted and I could miss her and carry her with me like all her other friends. Instead it is getting worse and worse. Last night I went for a walk. We have her car here and I sat in it. I don't know why. Looking for comfort, answers, anything at all I suppose. And it then occurred to me that maybe she blames me too, maybe she is angry and would be had she survived.
Thank you all so much. My aunt said to me that going through something like this might one day mean I can help someone else, and I can see that that is what it has enabled all of you to do.
Last edited by Lottie : July 6th, 2012 at 14:55.
hi lottie you couldn't go to university until someone looked after your horse what if you drove there and had a terrible accident that took your life and you could see from heaven cat distraught saying if i said no to lottie about looking after the horse she wouldn't have gone that day and she would still be here i,m sure you would be thinking this is dreadful she shouldn't feel any guilt it's no ones fault accidents happen and you would try to send love and comfort down to her look at it from this perspective you are not to blame
all animals can be a danger a horse can slip or be startled by something cat wanted to look after your horse please try to stop blaming yourself
your aunt is right a gift the departed leave with us with their love is the ability to help others as we understand more what losing a loved one is like in the future you will use it and it will be a tribute to cat and her memory
you are with friends here who will listen and help you along the way you are not alone
love hazelxx
I'm trying, today has been a day where i've at least left my room, if only for a short while. A friend took me for a drive and we talked, I didn't cry.. I wanted to.. I wish I had... as that lump in my throat is still there. But having someone helped, and it used up time. And it wasn't like I was repeating myself to her, as we hadn't spoken before about it.
Some people tell me this guilt will go, that it is not founded, that is all I can cling to right now, that one day I might believe that. Will I? I did believe them in the beginning, but now it feels like its been with me so long and it's just rooting itself more and more, if that makes sense. I watched something on tv and there was a guy who had murdered by mistake.. and all I could think was that's me.
I do hope Cat doesn't or wouldn't blame me, but it was just this new feeling, new worry that hadn't occurred to me before. I stood there, by my horse, in the dark, the rain lashing down..(now im sounding crazy) just hoping for comfort and instead I got that. And I still cannot understand how her parents wouldn't even see that I would feel this way, let alone blame me themselves. I feel as though I am the sole cause and can't believe that hasn't occurred to them. My aunt is in contact with them, I don't know what she is going to say but I wonder if she is going to tell them how I feel.
I'm sure i'm repeating myself. I know I am. I guess it's the same thoughts going round and round in my head. But it really helps to have the words of others because, even if just for a second, they offer comfort and being able to sit here and write this gives, again just for a while, some release.
Thank you again.
hi lottie if you had been on this site and just told us all of this sad story of cats accident it would never occured to anyone not in a million years that this was your fault it wouldn't have even crossed our minds
this blaming yourself is what you are doing not others the shock of what happened is affecting your judgement it's the grief the loss of your friend and the shock it's thrown you into despair try to be kind to yourself your a caring person not someone to be blamed for an accident
you have friends who care for you listen to what they are saying and an aunt who loves you i hope she is able to get some kind words from cats family and hopefully that will help you
i'm glad the posting is helping you the more you can talk and have the support you deserve the quicker you will realise your thoughts are unfounded
we will be here for you every day and i pray you can find some peace we are taught on here our loved ones can here us if we talk to them perhaps you can sit and talk to cat you may feel the love she will be sending to you light a candle and open up your heart to her i don't think i know she will send her love down to embrace you and comfort you
i send to you a big hug and will send you a message later todayto see how you are love hazelxx
Shalom in Yeshua Lottie, you are getting yourself in a bit of an emotional mess here. The only person blaming anyone here is you blaming yourself.
You need to sit down and ask yourself some questions. Did you ask Cat to ride that day? Did you know that the horse was dangerous to ride? Did you spook the horse causing her to fall? You already know the answer to these questions.
What I would suggest that you do is spend a few minutes with cat. If you have something that belonged to her, or something that she used, take hold of it. Then talk to her like she was opposite to you. Tell her how you feel, tell her how sorry you are for her accident, and ask her to forgive you.
Now the reason I say this to you is because my bothers and sisters in faith are taught that when we 'go home' we go into Sheol the spirit world. There we are greeted by angels who educate us and purify us from the impurities of the earth, before we ascend to higher levels and heaven. While there we are taught that they can hear what we say. They are also enveloped in the peace and love of the Father. To her she will not have the capacity to have anything other than love for you and her family. Can you see where I am going with this?
The point is even if you were in some way responsible (which you aren't) she wouldn't feel anything but love for you. She will want you to be out of these feelings so please do as I ask and talk to her. You will feel so much better knowing she loves you still!!
May God bless you
not guilty
hello lotte, so sorry for the loss of your friend, have read all the replys and i can't add anything more to what has already been said dear friend. But can i ask you please to not be so hard on yourself. When giult comes upon us it is so hard to stop worrying and blaming ourselves but it is a choice we can all make. If it will help you dear lotte, would you allow our friends here to listen and support you and maybe sometimes give some caring advice, we are all here to help where we can, please keep in touch, but please try and let this guilt go for you are not. i will remember you in my prayers.
love and kind regards
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Over the last 4 years Just Kidding, Happy Pants and I (Gottago) aka Melissa, Jen and Linda, have done an 8 day northbound section backpack on the PCT over the girl's work vacations. We initially started at the Mexico/Ca border Monument and have backpacked to where we left off at Soledad Canyon Road this year.
I've done this section 3 times before but had forgotten how hard it was. Climbing Baden Powell on the second day was no easy feat carrying 5 day's worth of supplies. We were not prepared for the ice on the trail 1/4 of a mile from the top of Baden Powell's 9,000 plus foot mountain. Nor had we trained liked we had in the past. We wanted to go lighter but gave up gear and clothing weight rather than food weight (we all like our food and fear not having enough) so experienced some chilly days and nights. (I had forgotten we were doing this section 2-3 weeks earlier than I had in the past so it was colder!).
We always have a good time. We laugh a lot. But our 12 hour hiking days and 14 – 15 miles felt long and hard. Getting to a campsite at night is always the highlight of the day. We love taking photos and even not so great sunsets don't stop us from getting our cameras out and shooting for a half hour or more.
Here are a few more photos (I posted some on FB already). I keep saying I'm going to start using my blog rather than posting on FB and hopefully I will.


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2. The Golem and the Djinni by Helene Wecker: I'm fascinated by mythology, so picking up this book was a no-brainer for me. Wecker deftly melds together Jewish and Arabic mythology and makes it her own. I thought that The Golem and the Djinni was going to be a fun book filled with fairytale magic and a little romance, but this book is actually more literary than the blurb would suggest. It raises philosophical questions, considers serious moral issues and explores the immigrant experience.
3.Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta Here's what I love about Marchetta's writing: she creates such believable characters. Her stories are always about finding one's identity, and Finnikin of the Rock - all of the Lumatere Chronicles, really - is about identity. We have the Lumaterans, who have lost their identity as a nation, and are trying to get back. There is Trevion, who has been imprisoned for ten years and is trying to re-establish his identity. There's Evanjalin, who's hiding her true identity in order to save her country, and Froi, who doesn't even know how to start finding his. Being Marchetta's first fantasy novel (she usually writes contemporary YA), you'd think she'd write less assuredly - but this is a tightly-plotted, intriguing novel filled with interesting, flawed, morally-grey characters. It is so much more than a fantasy novel. It looks at the impact of war and persecution, it discusses genocide, and it gives a voice to people who have had their homeland and identity stripped from them. You really do feel for the Lumaterans and their plight, this book is heartbreaking. It is, in a word, brilliant - and the series only gets better from here.
4.A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty: Admittedly, this book gets off to a slow start. I always recommend this book with some reservations, because I know that very few will persevere with it - but you should, because not only is the second half of this book jaw-droppingly awesome, but the second book in the trilogy will leave you reeling. I cannot WAIT for the release of the final book. There is so much going for this book, I don't even know where to start. It's set in Cambridge, England and the fictional Cello, and the chapters alternate between Madeleine and Elliot, our two protagonists. Moriarty is a pro at world-building, and she does it so subtly - you don't really realise you're being fed information about Cello - that is to say, you're getting clues in order to understand the greater plot. It's mostly done through excerpts from tourist guides, newspaper articles written by the Princesses and the letters between Elliot and Madeleine. While this book mostly details Elliot and Madeleine just going about their normal lives (probably why the book feels so slow for some readers), it actually leads to a greater plot at the end of the novel. The characters are also well-drawn - flawed but still likeable, dynamic and interesting.
5.The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater: When The Raven Boys first came out, I assumed that it would be a book that I wouldn't like. Weary of the one-dimensional teenage girls in YA and fantasy lit - the ones who are shy and beautiful (but they think they're plain and unattractive, of course) and whose lives revolve around their love interest - I automatically dismissed it. Fast forward a year or so later, when one of my friends was raving about it: she convinced me to pick it up, and I have never looked back. Loosely based on a Welsh legend, there are so many mysteries going on, plotlines to follow and characters to keep track of (some would say too many, but I didn't think so). It's imaginative story-telling at it's best.
6.Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor: Remember a few paragraphs ago when I told you how much I loved mythology? This is a really great example of imaginative story-telling using angel & demon lore. Like, really great. What I loved most was Taylor's world building. Having just read Lauren Kate's Fallen before this and being incredibly underwhelmed, I was surprised by what Taylor delivered. She really makes use of the wealth of information at her disposal, turning it on its head and making it her own. Rather than serving up a hot guy with wings and a dark secret about their fall from grace, Taylor let me delve into the world of angels (and demons): their culture, their world... their wars. It was fascinating.
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9. The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski: This one kind of feels like a fantasy novel and a historical novel (admittedly, my knowledge of historical novels is limited and I may not be the best person to take advice from regarding this). Rutkoski has done an amazing job creating a culture - and while I still have some reservations about the world-building, it doesn't stop this book from being 100% AWESOME. Kestrel is also... an unexpected surprise. She's not a Katniss (a fighter) or a Hermione (knowledgeable) or a Bella (wet blanket, sits around waiting for someone to rescue her). She's strategic and cunning. She's street smart, rather than book smart. Another plus: no insta-love! For once, I didn't get "...and I saw him from across the room, and my heart started to beat faster." News flash: female heroines are more interesting than their love interests. Kestrel and Arin come from different social spheres, and they definitely clash when they first meet. Arin is especially dismissive of her, although for a slave, especially one with his attitude... he gets away with quite a bit. That's it. That's what I found most unrealistic about the book.
10. Graceling by Kristin Cashore: This is another book I recommend with reservations, if only because some of it sounds like a radical feminism pamphlet. Let me clear this up: radical feminism belongs in the trash. It gives feminists everywhere a bad name, it is geared towards white, middle/upper-class women and excludes transwomen, WoC and women from poor socio-economic backgrounds. Feminism is about celebrating womanhood, about giving women choices and bringing equality between genders (which means letting men in on the conversation, folks - you can't have gender equality while excluding an entire group of people). So listening to Katsa ridicule women from wearing dresses and having long hair, or talk about how marriage would take away her identity - I get it: these things aren't for her. However, these things are for some women, and it doesn't make those women any less strong or capable of kicking butt than Katsa. It just means that they do so in a different way. Looking down on a female for wearing floral prints does not make you better than her. Floral prints are not the source of gender inequality. I love the author's intent behind creating the character - creating an empowering female character for teenage girls - but it was pretty heavy-handed and Katsa became almost caricature-like. Having said that, I found it refreshing that Katsa refuses to apologise for being who she is. She is independent, determined and fierce. In many ways, she is a lot like Katniss Everdeen - she is cold, pragmatic and practical... and she also has a naive take on the world. The fantasy side of this series is great. The raging radical feminism is not.


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We recently asked our Facebook friends what top five houseboating lakes they wanted to shout out. In response, we got a slew of answers all across the spectrum! While we're highlighting the Proud Crowd top five choices in every issue this year, this is a little shout-out to the lesser-known houseboating lakes that, despite their smaller voting numbers, are just as beautiful to visit and are more than worthy of a highlight.
Trinity Lake, Calif.
One of the largest reservoirs in California, this lake's capacity is 2,447,650 acre·ft, so there's plenty of lake to go around. Known for its many small arms, smooth-waved inlets, and fantastic water-skiing conditions, this lake is serviced by three marinas: Trinity Alps Marina, Cedar Stock Marina, and Trinity Center Marina. Most rent houseboats to visitors year round.
Lake Shelbyville, Ill.
This beautiful lake's normal surface pool is 11,100 acres at an elevation of 600.4 ft. Over 50 miles of developed multi-purpose trails offer visitors beautiful scenic vistas as well as great mountain biking and hiking. An abundance of wildlife offers wildlife watching or hunting. Attractions nearby include the 1870's Best Wedding Chapel, tucked away in the historic town of Shelbyville, famous for its Gothic-style design, 14-foot stained glass windows, and 33-foot cathedral ceiling. Also nearby is the Tower of Baa, the only goat tower in the U.S. that offers Dave Johnson's Saanen goats shade and 31 feet to climb. If old time movies are your thing, visit the restored Roxy theatre, which shows off neon lighting, old-style curtains and vintage fabrics inside. There are also several wineries, three public beaches, and a water park. Lake Shelbyville is serviced by Findlay Marina (217-756-8595), Lithia Springs Marina (800-447-4121), and Sullivan Marina and Campground (888-728-7338).
Wilson Lake, Kansas
Many call Wilson Lake the clearest lake in Kansas. This beautiful reservoir offers over 100 miles of scenic shoreline to explore with hiking, hunting, and nature watching. A four-mile biking trail offers steep climbs and descents as well as a gorgeous view of the area. Also a noted hotspot for fishing, Wilson Lake is particularly known for its smallmouth bass and striped bass populations that offer great fishing opportunities in this region. Wilson State Park guards nearby and offers visitors cabins, camping, grills, and volleyball courts. Lake Wilson Marina (785-658-2392) offers services to this eye-catching lake.
Norris Lake, Tenn.
Tucked among the rolling green hills is the tranquil Norris Lake, which offers vacation retreaters clear water and beautiful mountain views. With no end of horseback riding, boating, fishing, swimming, tubing and jet ski thrill rides, this deep, winding lake offers many opportunities for fun. Numerous marinas offer houseboat and PWC rentals, and winter cabins offer outdoor hot tubs and stone fire pits for the peaceful winter months. Check out Beach Island Resort & Marina (865-992-3091), Cedar Grove Marina (865-278-3131), Hickory Star Marina (800-235-6866), and others to meet your needs.
Lake Hartwell, S.C.
Lake Hartwell is one of the southeast's largest lakes with an impressive girth of 962 miles of shoreline and holds about 56,000 acres of water. As well as being darn attractive for recreational boaters, this lake attracts anglers from all over with its crappie, catfish, bream, and striped, largemouth, and hybrid bass. Lake Hartwell strikes an impressive sight to see and is brimming with life. Marinas such as Big Water Marina (864-226-3339), Portman Marina (864-287-3211), and Harbor Light Marina (706-356-4119) service this beautiful area.
Lake Mead, Nevada
If you thought Lake Hartwell was big, check out Lake Mead. This lake tips the scale as the largest capacity reservoir in the U.S. Though this beautiful lake has less shoreline at 759 miles, it makes up with 28 million acre feet of water when filled to capacity. Unfortunately, due to drought this hasn't happened for a few decades.
Two stark mountain ranges cup the lake, providing a gorgeous view—especially as the sun sets. Cruises just a few minutes away from the Las Vegas strip are offered aboard a Mississippi-style three-level paddle wheeler christened the Desert Princess, operated by Lake Mead Cruises. Marinas that service the lake include Callville Bay Resort (702-565-8958) and Lake Mead Marina (702-293-1191)
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They departed last week from NYC, along with their son Darshen and 6 young, adventurous crew members, for a six-month voyage through the jungles of Guyana, South America and the Caribbean.
Their mission is an admirable one: to raise awareness about the sustainable uses of water through their partnership with the World Water Rescue Foundation.
"Not only is this a chance to experience a life changing adventure, but I also see this as an opportunity to grow personally and artistically." said crew member Carly Tyrens, 24.
"…a special chance to put down the adventure magazines and pick up my dreams of far away places." said crew memeber Rachel Jameison, 26
You may have heard of Reid Stowe and Soanya Ahmad. This isn't their first tango with the open seas. Stowe made headlines around the world in 2010 when he returned to NYC after spending 1,152 days at sea. This is the longest continuous voyage of any kind undertaken by a human being…ever!
When he departed of this journey in 2007, Soanya was by his side, but after discovering she was pregnant she returned home after roughly a year at sea. (nonetheless setting the record for longest non-stop voyage by a woman.)
Reporters were waiting for Reid when he reached Manhattan's Pier 81, officially ending his 3 year voyage. Reid told reporters:
I'm already losing my voice talking here today and I haven't talked to people in 2 years…No one understands what I went though physically and mentally. My words may sound bold but nothing can match the majesty of the sea.
They plan to remain at sea on their newest endeavor until May 2012. You can meet the crew, learn more about their project and read about their adventures on their website.
We love learning about these daring boating adventures! We wish the crew aboard "Anne" fair winds and following seas as they travel to the depths of the South American jungle.
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On Both Sides of the Bay - Havana
Havana Bay has been recently cleared up for the re-establishment of the Luz Pier as a dock and terminal for the small boats that link Havana with Regla and Casablanca. Thanks to this project, old buildings, the piers and an impressive waterfront promenade have been recovered, giving a new wave of charm to the port. The tour includes:
Visit to the other side of the bay, where the city landscape has a charming and more popular look, including traditions and religions
Visit to the brewery in the former tobacco and timer warehouse, the handicraft fair in the former San Jose warehouse, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Regla
Visit to the viewpoint at the Cristo de la Habana
Duration: 3 hours
Departures: Monday – Saturday 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Sunday 10:00 AM
For further information, click here
For bookings, click here
Tours available in the following languages (please state your preference): Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean.
* Transfers and services of a tour guide are included.
** Lunch/Dinner: supplement 25.00 CUC. Complete Menu with 1 drink in one of the following restaurants: Restaurant El Mercurio at Lonja del Comercio in Plaza de San Francisco , Restaurante Café Taberna in Plaza Vieja, Cervecera Antiguo Almacén del tabaco y La Madera in Avenida del Puerto, Restaurant La Imprenta, in Calle Mercaderes between Lamparilla and Amargura, Private Restaurant: Cuba 54, Habana 61 y El Figaro.
*** Rates shown are in CUC (Cuban Convertible Pesos). Please note, you will be charged in GBP, based on mid-market rate of exchange on the date of paying.


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I am graduating tomorrow ..!
This week:
On Monday I went to the National Stationery Show in NY, then the next day the graduating illustration class was in Splashlight Studios for Portfolio Day in NY.
Here are some sketches I've done while eating a salad in Javits Center (Stationery Show) & photos I took from Portfolio Day, except the last two!
With Mark Tocchet 'Head of the Illustration Dept. at Uarts'


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Thank you for all your nice Sheldon comments! My kids really wanted to keep Sheldon for themselves, but I had to explain that they had rooms full of toys, but Baby doesn't have any toys yet.
Yesterday, Hubby and I celebrated our 9th anniversary. I never expect any gifts, but yesterday he surprised me with a card, chocolates, roses (not real ones, the soft stuffed toy kind!), and a shirt with this picture:
The company that made it is iseemyface.com, and they did a really great job. It's from a picture taken before we were married, and does really look like us!
Our marriage has not always been smooth, and to be honest, has had more downs than ups, but I'm so thankful for my husband. He really is a great guy. He loves the Lord, and loves to study His Word, and because of that, I know we'll always be okay.
Rocketry is done...just need to get some buttons:
The yarn I used is Mission Falls 1824 wool. I was really surprised how soft it was; perfect for baby. However, I've read many negative comments about pilling. I knitted this sweater on smaller than suggested needles, so we'll see how well it holds up. The balls are only 50g/85 yards, which was perfect for this small project that used multiple colours.
Thank you, Debbie, for the pattern!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thank you for all your nice Sheldon comments! My kids really wanted to keep Sheldon for themselves, but I had to explain that they had rooms full of toys, but Baby doesn't have any toys yet.
Posted by Michelle at 9:27 AM
3 comments:
- Kathy said...
Happy Anniversary! What a great shirt.... what fun!
Love the baby sweater. just adorable.
- February 15, 2008 at 4:45 PM
- Poethead said...
Oh! Happy Anniversary! Yea! I just LOVE the little sweater. I'm so happy you made it! I love Mission Falls, as well. I've never had any trouble with it, really. I think it's perfect!
- February 15, 2008 at 5:46 PM
- Anni said...
Happy Anniversary. I think having a Christian marriage makes you feel more secure in your marriage alhtough you still have ups and downs.
Love the cardi. Beautiful.
- February 16, 2008 at 4:07 PM


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Micromax Canvas XL A119 is the name given to the latest mobile phone that has been listed online. This device has not been officially released by the company but has been tagged at a price of Rs. 13990. This is a dual SIM device which is equipped with the dual standby facility.
Micromax Canvas XL A119 is a 6 inch phablet which provides a resolution count of 960×540 pixels. This device is fitted in with an 8 MP rear end camera as well as a 5 MP front facing camera which enables the users to perform video calling and chatting etc. Under this hood is a quad core processor which is clocked at 1.3 GHz. This processor is paired with a 1 GB RAM space and a 4 GB ROM. The micro SD card slot further lets expansion of space by 32 GB.
Micromax Canvas XL A119 runs on the Android 4.2 Jelly bean OS and supports many connectivity options such as 3G, Bluetooth, Wifi, USB port, EDGE and a 3.5 mm audio jack etc. This phablet is powered by a 2450 mAh battery which delivers a battery backup of 9.5 hours talk time.


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Spring and Summer Bulbs
Bulbs can be annual or perennial and bloom for a defined time. Johnson's sells both spring blooming and summer blooming bulbs. Fall is the prime time to plant spring flowering bulbs. Most bulbs can be planted until the ground is frozen. Summer blooming bulbs should be planted when the soil is warm and the danger of frost has passed. The average last frost dates for us are: DC - April 15, Kensington - April 29, and Olney - May 1.
A popular early spring bulb for the indoors is Paperwhite Narcissus. To get Paperwhites to bloom, all you need is water, sunlight, time, and patience. Fragrant flowers bloom within about 3 weeks of planting, for almost instant gratification.
Johnson's sells loose Paperwhite and Amaryllis bulbs, and growing kits. Pair with a trowel and gardening gloves for an excellent holiday gift.
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I decided to have this backgammon party on a Friday night vs. the past on a Saturday night. David Shaw fixed a great beef stew and Scott Williams brought a huge bowl of salad, so we had a feast. Some pretty good backgammon as well!
Whose throw is it now... David Shaw and I in an early game.
Scott Williams - last month's champ - takes a smile break from our game. Didn't do him any good; where's the magic this time, Scott? Hu?
Mid evening action - and no, David Shaw really does have an opponent on the other side of the table.
Josh wasn't able to show up until a little later after a long drive up from MA. There was plenty of food left so he chowed down before throwing any dice.
Lisa and Cam had quite a few games between them. Not sure how the score between them ended up, but seems they enjoyed themselves. Neither Marissa or Colin were at the part to egg them on. Colin worked late and Marissa got a last minute babysitting job.
Rick Downs and I had a pretty lively 3 match series - about 4 games total I think. I came out ahead but a few of the games were pretty close.
Cam and David Shaw working through the positions.
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NBA Playoff Preview – San Antonio vs. Denver
(Sports Network) – Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson and the sixth-seeded Denver
Nuggets will be put to the test in the first round of the playoffs, as they
face the third-seeded San Antonio Spurs in a best-of-seven series.
There is some playoff history between the Spurs and Nuggets. San Antonio beat
the Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs in 1990, 1995 and 2005 and in
the conference semis in 1983, while Denver defeated the Spurs in the opening
round in 1985.
The Spurs are appearing in the postseason for the 10th straight year and have
won three of the last eight NBA championships. Last season, San Antonio
was eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals by the Dallas Mavericks in
seven games.
All-Stars Tim Duncan and Tony Parker were once again the Spurs top players
during the 2006-07 campaign. Duncan led the club in scoring (20.0 ppg) and
rebounding (10.6 rpg), while Parker was the team's top assist man at 5.5 per
Duncan and Parker enter the postseason with a veteran supporting cast that is
built to win now. Thirty-six-year-old forward Robert Horry, who has six
championship rings, usually saves his best play for the playoffs, while Manu
Ginobili will give the team needed energy at critical times and Brent Barry
and Michael Finley will provide steady play. Defensive stopper Bruce Bowen is
always ready to do whatever it takes to make the opposition's top-scorer work
hard for his points.
Gregg Popovich, who has led the Spurs to three NBA championships during his
tenure in San Antonio and was named the 2003 NBA Coach of the Year, is a great
leader and obviously knows that it takes to win in the postseason.
The last time the Spurs lost in the first round of the playoffs was in 2000,
when they lost to the Phoenix Suns, 3-1.
Denver earned its fourth straight playoff berth. The Nuggets have been
eliminated three straight years in the opening round of the postseason,
and are 3-12 during that span. They fell in five games in the opening round
to Minnesota in 2004, San Antonio in 2005 and the Clippers in 2006.
The last time the Nuggets advanced to the second round of the playoffs
was during the 1994 postseason. Denver upset the SuperSonics in five games,
3-2, in the opening round that season, but was ousted in seven games by
Utah in the Western semifinals.
The Nuggets are playing their best basketball at the right time of year.
However, to say the Denver's season was boring would a be an understatement.
On December 16th, another embarrassing moment for the NBA occurred during the
Nuggets' 123-100 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Denver had the game in hand and were headed towards victory late in the fourth
quarter. However, Nuggets head coach George Karl still had some of his
starters on the court, including Anthony, while New York had its reserves on
the court to finish out the contest.
With Denver leading 119-100, New York rookie Mardy Collins committed a hard
flagrant foul against J.R. Smith on a breakaway layup with about 1:15 left in
the contest. Chaos then broke out, as Smith and Knicks guard Nate Robinson
started to wrestle and both went onto the ground. Anthony lost his cool and
blindsided Collins with a punch that seemed to knock the rookie to the ground.
Knicks forward Jared Jeffries went after Anthony, who backpedaled towards his
bench and away from Jeffries.
NBA Commissioner David Stern handed down significant suspensions. Anthony
received a 15-game suspension, Robinson and Smith were both suspended for 10
games, Collins got six, Jeffries received four and Nene and Jerome James both
were suspended for one game. The Knicks and Nuggets were both fined $500,000
for the incident.
Just days after the infamous brawl, the Nuggets made a blockbuster trade
when they acquired Iverson on December 19th from the Philadelphia 76ers for a
pair of 2007 first-round draft picks, point guard Andre Miller and forward Joe
The Nuggets struggled, but the team eventually jelled and they put together a
season-best eight-game winning streak from April 1-13, which helped them move
securely into the sixth spot in the West.
Anthony, who averaged a team-best 28.9 points per game, and Iverson are
learning to play together, while center Marcus Camby, Nene, Steve Blake, who
was acquired from Milwaukee during the season, and Smith are all doing their
part for Karl, who has arguably done his best job as a head coach.
Karl has plenty of playoff experience. He guided Milwaukee to four playoff
berths and compiled a 205-173 mark in five seasons with the Bucks. Before
joining Milwaukee, Karl coached the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors
and Seattle, leading the SuperSonics to the 1996 NBA Finals, only to lose to
the Chicago Bulls in six games.
During the regular season, the Spurs were 2-1 versus Denver. The teams split a
pair of contests at the AT&T Center, while San Antonio beat the Nuggets,
92-83, on January 10th at the Pepsi Center.
STARTING FRONTCOURT: Duncan is still one of the top forwards in the game,
while Francisco Elson, who finished his first season with the Spurs, has been
serviceable in the middle and Bowen knows his role and takes a lot of pride in
his defensive work.
Camby, who led the Nuggets in rebounding (11.7 rpg), Nene and Anthony will
need to step up their games big time if the Nuggets hope to have a chance
against the Spurs. Anthony will have to deal with the tenacious Bowen, while
Camby's athleticism could work in Denver's favor. Nene must work hard down low
and produce in the paint.
Duncan and Anthony are going to do their thing. The difference will be if
Camby and Nene can outwork their opponents. This is the matchup that Denver
has to find an edge.
On paper, this matchup looks good for the Nuggets. But on the court its just
not the case. Duncan will rise to the occasion and put up big numbers.
STARTING BACKCOURT: Popovich could switch his starting backcourt from game-to-
game. Parker will always be at the point, while Barry, Finley or Ginobili are
all capable backcourt mates for the All-Star Parker.
Parker has a solid all-around game and fits perfectly into Popovich's style of
play. Barry is steady, Finley excels in transition and Ginobili is very
dangerous when his game is on.
Iverson and Blake have become a formidable backcourt. Iverson, who led the
Sixers to the 2001 NBA Finals and is a former NBA MVP, lives for this time of
year. He will have something to prove and will bring his best play to this
Blake is dangerous from the perimeter and seems to be comfortable with his
role in Denver. He needs to knock down his shots to help open up the court for
Anthony and Iverson.
Any San Antonio combination will be tough defensively for the Nuggets
backcourt duo to handle. As great as Iverson is, this is his first test in the
Western Conference playoffs.
BENCH: Experience and depth gives the Spurs the advantage. Horry and whichever
two guards (Barry, Finley, Ginobili) give Popovich three solid options off the
bench. The Spurs' general will have flexibility, as all are capable of playing
multiple positions.
Matt Bonner is a decent reserve forward who can score, while guard Beno Udrih
and center Fabricio Oberto will log minutes when needed for the Spurs.
Karl will look to Reggie Evans, Linas Kleiza, Eduardo Najera and Smith to give
him valuable minutes off the pine. Smith will provide an offensive spark,
while Evans, Kleiza and Najera are not afraid to get their hands dirty. If the
Nuggets have to rely on their bench, they will be in big trouble.
PREDICTION: The Spurs play a complete game and have all the pieces in place
for another championship run. The Nuggets improved and made major strides at
the end of the season, but it won't be enough help them overcome Duncan and
the rest of the Spurs.


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This car needed some serious work in spite of only having 28,000 original km's. Check out the before and after pics:
These folks have a beautiful, new Audi Q7 and want it to stay looking as amazing as it does now for a long time. What better choice than Feynlab Self Heal Lite? With scratch and swirl-repairing technology, this vehicle will look great for at least the 5 year warranty period.
This car had just been painted. Some paint issues notwithstanding, I was able to really make the paint glow on this yellow beauty. Now if it gets light scratches or swirls, very hot water will make them disappear...forever.
This gentleman found me here on my website and called to discuss his options. He went with a fantastic value of the Feynlab Ceramic coating. That coating comes topped with the Feynlab Top Coat and the two offer incredible protection that is warrantied for 3 years.
Here's the full before and after pics including a step by step write up on a popular detailing forum:
This gentleman did his research. He selected the Feynlab Self Heal Plus ceramic coating that will self repair itself from small scratches and swirls for 7 years!! This is the best, bar none. Here a forum write up showing the whole process, including removing and coating the wheels, barrels and calipers.
Sometimes I'm fortunate enough to be able to do a vehicle for a friend. This was one such case and the vehicle was coated with Feynlab Self Heal Lite, which will self repair small scratches and swirls in this black paint. It comes with a 5 year warranty. Here's a forum link to a full write up on it:
Here are the BEFORE shots:
Makin A Blingy Benz
This 2017 E400 was brought to me by a customer 2 hours away. This will be the third car I've done for him. I very much appreciate his loyalty to me, so I see that I earn it! Here is a full forum write up showing all the steps including removing the wheels:
Here are the pics of it when it arrived:
This is a multiple repeat customer and even though I only did this big beast about 18 months ago, it had the snow cleaned off of it with a broom. Many, many deep scratches and swirls (circular scratches) were the result. This time it was getting Feynlab Self Heal Lite. That will keep it looking amazing for 5 warrantied years!
Here is a write up on a detailing forum showing all the steps involved:
This gentleman had approached me a while back and was ready to proceed with the first of his 3 cars. This is a 2015 Challenger that is a daily driver. See below for the link to the full job on a detailing forum:
It was an honour to work on this little rocket! Red is a rare colour for this car too. All the more reason to make the paint just jump! It was given a one step polish and then coated with Feynlab Ceramic Lite. It now is covered by warranty for one year. He was wise to have me pull the wheels and coat them front and back as well as those gorgeous blue calipers!
It was just dirty from being driven:
I will try to keep up with an activity log, aka blog, to showcase the work of the season. Your comments are welcomed.
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Joke 1
Edgar Allen Poe
Original post: http://bit.ly/2CGaXy0
Joke 2
I have this nagging fear that everyone is out to make me paranoid.
Joke 3
Mary, despite her good looks and charm, had still never dated any boys at the age of 19. Today she was asking her aunt Martha for advice with boys. "Aunt Martha," she started, "I've just started French kissing Tommy and I need to know where the spit should go. I don't want to dribble on my boyfriend."
"Swallow." Her aunt advised. "This will make you even more popular later on."
Joke 4
Q: How do you get cool music?
A: Put your CDs in the fridge!
Joke 5
A physician told this story about her then 4 yr. old daughter.
On the way to preschool, the doctor had left her stethoscope on the car seat, and her little girl picked it up and began playing with it. 'Be still, my heart,' thought my friend, 'my daughter wants to follow in my footsteps!'
Then the child spoke into the instrument: "Welcome to McDonald's. May I take your order?"
Joke 6
Sandy and John were an extremely liberal, though not especially bright, white couple.
Wanting to begin a family, they decided they wanted to have a black baby, and set to work.
Nine months later, the fruits of their labor was born: a lovely white girl.
Pleased but disappointed, John decided to ask a black man at work why they hadn't parented a black baby.
Realizing that John was somewhat sluggish, the fellow took him aside and asked, "Is your wanker at least a foot long?"
John had to admit that it was not. "And is it at least four inches wide?"
Once more John replied in the negative. "Well, man, there's your problem!" the guy slapped him on the back. "You let in too much light!"
Joke 7
Two rednecks, Earl and Bubba, were driving down the road one day drinking a Bud. Earl looks up and says, "Lookiee up thar, Bubba...I see a real po-leese roadblock..." "Them Pol-eese mans gonna catch us a drinkin."
Bubba says. "No sir-ee they won't either..You do exlaxly like I says. Finish your beer, peel the label off and put the bottle unda your seat. Now, stick the label on your far-head".
Earl does exactly as Bubba says. They pull up to the roadblock and stop with the beer labels sticking to the middle of their heads. Naturally, the first thing the policeman asks is, "You boys been drinkin'?" "No Sir", says Bubba.....We're on the " patch"!!
Joke 8
Q: What's the difference between a Blues musician and a pizza?
A: A pizza can feed a family of four.
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Latest Features April 2016
Asset Bank
Latest features April 2016
So my name's Mike and I'm the product owner here at Asset Bank. My role is to lead the development team, trying to help us constantly improve Asset Bank and deliver a product that helps customers meet their goals.
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It's really important for you to get your DAM system up and running quickly without having to create or manage new lists of users and single sign-on is the best approach for that. Asset Bank is already integrated with Google and Microsoft's ADFS. I'm delighted to say we're now integrated with Microsoft's Azure active directory, Onelogin and Okta.
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User experience enhancements
Let's talk about user experience enhancements to Asset Bank. We've made improvements to saving assets and uploading them, which are two of the key areas of the system.
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Social Media being the top most medium to connect to audience but still way too far from our audience. Why does this happen? We know that our top most audience are on social media but still we don't connect to them. Why is that?? Our strategy usually get straggled with our objectives hence making us temporarily connect with audience. Keeping basic principles of connecting to audience you need to strategize your campaigns in such a way that the posts will engage them.
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Here are three ways to connect with your customers:
1. Give gifts to encourage responses: Engaging posts like contests wherein the participant will receive some sort of appreciation is always a thumbs up campaign for any organisation. Learn what your audience like, obviously you have to do vast research on their likings and disliking. It will take some time but will pay off. Offer small gift, discounts, offers, free trial etc. Compel them with your neuromarketing strategy to engage them with your post. For example you can advertise for a shampoo and also provide a free sachet to consumer to actually experience it. Posts which displays discounts will get the user attention.
2. Use emotional Triggers: Personalize your post, design it through emotional appeal. Get your headline into a question which will compel them to read further. Study your relevant audience and accordingly use motivational quotes, inspire them, use emotions to display a connection and arouse curiosity.
3. Partner with influencers: Here you need to study who your audience trust and identify their influences. Partnering with relevant influencers and tapping them to gain trust of customers for your brand. The influencer will be our spokesperson and eventually leading into a trustworthy relationship with customers.
The above aspects will encourage people to engage with your pages and gain trust. Study them, understand them and draw campaign accordingly.


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filtered by Christian Formation, Finance, Discernment + 2 other(s)
By Anne Vickers
What inspires congregations to make sound financial management a priority?
How, when and why issue an RFP for your Endowment Funds?
By Phyllis Jones
How can we be better disciples with regard to how we use our gifts? How can your mission be at the heart of your budget? In Mission-based Budgeting: A Loving, Liberating, Life-Giving Practice (Part 2), Phyllis Jones shares her experience in the Diocese of New Jersey and details a step-by-step process to create a mission-based budget.
By Jay Sidebotham
Building up leaders who can get people moving and create a culture of discipleship in their communities requires intentional work. In Leading for Discipleship, Jay Sidebotham explains how important it is for leaders to be committed to discipleship to be able to propel their congregations forward on this important journey.
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We are on a never-ending journey of formation as communities of faith dedicated to forming disciples of Jesus Christ to participate in God's mission of reconciliation in the world. So why shouldn't our budgeting practices reflect and enhance our roles as stewards of a living, breathing community of disciples?
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Este año decidí visitar una iglesia diferente cada domingo y bloguear sobre mis experiencias. Ese esfuerzo duró unos tres meses hasta que, como ocurre a menudo, la vida intervino. Durante ese tiempo aprendí mucho sobre lo que pueden hacer las iglesias para ser acogedoras, amorosas, liberadoras y vivificantes.
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What does it look like when a diocese decides to take hospitality seriously? In Taking Church out Into the Community, Bishop David Rice and Anna Carmichael share their experience of focusing on community, outreach and welcome and what it means to begin to see the face of Jesus in "the other."
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What makes a church welcoming to a first-time visitor? In Ten Signs of a Welcoming Congregation, Sandra Montes provides ideas from her travels to various churches across the country, listing qualities she found to be common in parishes that make visitors feel at home and truly welcome. This article is available in English and Spanish.
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Placing mission at the heart of our budgeting can drastically alter the way we use the resources entrusted to us for others. In Mission-based budgeting: A Loving, Liberating, Life-Giving Practice, Phyllis Jones raises some critical questions around the types of mission-focused budgets and changing our mindset to view hospitality as an investment rather than an expense.
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The Beaufort County Board of Education's Superintendent Search Committee will meet at 11 a.m. Friday to plan and prepare for superintendent candidate interviews.
A pool of 100 applicants has been winnowed to seven semi-finalists. Interviews with those seven candidates will begin next week. A new superintendent could be hired as soon as next month.
Former superintendent Valerie Truesdale left in October for a job in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District in North Carolina. Interim superintendent Jackie Rosswurm has led the district since then.
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Kyrgyzstan Review, 10 years ago
[03.04.2ОО3] CIS Inter-State Statistical Board Repots…
The rate of Russia's industrial growth was seventh among the
countries in the first two months of 2003. The CIS Inter-State Statistical Board reported on Wednesday that it equaled to 5.7%.
Tajikistan placed first among the CIS countries with a 13.4% increment. Moldova was second with 12.3% and Ukraine third with 10.8%.
Industrial growth was recorded in Kazakhstan at 9.2% as compared to the corresponding period of 2002, in Armenia - 7.9%, and in Belarus - 6%. They are followed by Azerbaijan with an increment of 5.5%, Georgia - 4.1%, and Kyrgyzstan - 3.7%.
No information is available on Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
The average rate of
industrial output
in the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States amounted to 7% in January-February 2003 as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Information on the Gross National Product in January-February 2003 was released for six CIS countries. The biggest increment was recorded in Tajikistan - 12%. It is followed by Azerbaijan 7.6%, Armenia - 7.5%, Ukraine - 7.2%, Belarus - 5%, and Kyrgyzstan - 3.8%. Instead of the Gross National Product, Russia has reported on the output in the basic sectors of the economy (industry, agriculture, building construction, transport and trade), that grew by 6.3% as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
The average Gross National Product in the CIS countries went up by 6% in January-February 2003.
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[25.12.2ОО3] Kyrgyz GDP to Grow 6.5% in 2003
[12.11.2ОО3] Banking Reform Key Task for Kyrgyzstan - PM
[11.11.2ОО3] Kyrgyzstan Expands Economy 6%
[23.10.2ОО3] Putin Values Allied Relations With Kyrgyzstan
[15.10.2ОО3] Kyrgyz Parliament Passes 2004 Budget in First Reading
[23.08.2ОО3] New Kyrgyz Labor Code Nears Completion
[17.07.2ОО3] Regional Econ Body Agrees To Cap Maximum Trade Tariffs
[26.06.2ОО3] Iran, Kyrgyzstan to Increase Trade Volume 5-Fold
[25.06.2ОО3] Leaders of Central Asian Cooperation Organization to Address Afghanistans Revival
[19.06.2OO3] Inflation in Kyrgyzstan in May Amounted to 1.4%
[04.06.2ОО3] Kyrgyz Foreign Debt Increases by Over 3 % In 2002
[29.05.2ОО3] European Model of Fighting Corruption
[28.05.2ОО3] Green Light to Investors
[22.05.2ОО3] Kyrgyzstans Budget Surplus Reaches 1.4% of GDP in 1st Quarter of 2003
[22.05.2ОО3] Kyrgyzstan Reduces Foreign Trade Deficit in Q1
[22.05.2ОО3] Kyrgyzstans Inflation at 1% in April, 3% Since Start of Year
[19.05.2ОО3] IMF Forecasts Speedier Economic Growth in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan
[29.04.2OO3] Kyrgyz Industrial Production Up 7.5%
[29.04.2OO3] March Inflation in Kyrgyzstan 0.7%, Since the Beginning of the Year 2%
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Kyrgyz Republic Country Assistance Strategy (2003)
National Poverty Reduction Strategy (2003-2005)
Corruption in Kyrgyzstan. Center of Public Opinion Studies and Forecasts (2000)
The Tax System of the Kyrgyz Republic (2003)
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Remember those 18 wheelers parked side-by-side outside the National Assembly building?
That was when the rice growers were protesting cheaper imports. They wanted to make a point and blocked Avenida Principal, the main route downtown from San Pedro. They did it for five days.
Such actions, which seem to be a trademark of the rice growers, can be punished by imprisonment of from 10 to 30 days under a proposed law that has been passed twice by deputies and now sits on the desk of President Miguel Angel Rodríguez.
But all is not happy among those who use rallies and marches to make a political point. They fear that the law will be used against them. These include La Asociación Nacional de Empleados Públicos, the public employees union.
Under the present law such road blockages can be punished by a fine. In addition, the law is not nearly as clear as the one awaiting the presidents signature. A good argument could be mounted that the present law refers to putting items in the road to obstruct passage and not parking vehicles there.
The road provision is contained in Article 256.5 of .proposal 14,158 that came to the assembly March 11. Public employees will have this measure in mind as they march Wednesday for International Labor Day.
|The proposed legal changes would
shift around many sections of the penal code. It appears that the new law
retains an injunction against providing a woman with a substance designed
to provoke an abortion. But it would eliminate a similar injunction against
providing a substance that would prevent conception. That section, Article
378 (6), does not seem to be enforced here.
Another change would appear to eliminate a section, Article 379 (2), that levies a fine if someone challenges another to a duel.
For those who get upset when a taxi driver flies by with no passenger but without any desire to stop, there is Article 390. That says the driver of a service vehicle can be fined if he refuses without reason to transport a person or luggage or if he uses gross or bad language.
Article 395 of the existing law prohibits witchcraft and spells. The new penal code proposal replaces that with an unrelated paragraph. So unless another law prohibits these black arts, a resident would be able to cast spells on neighbors without fear of criminal action.
The new law also would overwrite a section, Article 388 (8) which prohibits tourists from engaging in money-making activities.
It may be that other sections of Costa Rican law cover these acts, but penal code changes seem to eliminate some crimes and shift other prohibitions around so comparisons with the existing law are difficult.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Terrorism and political violence are continued afflictions in the Americas, with terrorist groups operating in Colombia, Peru, and the tri-border region of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil, said Otto Reich, assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Speaking to newspeople in Miami Friday, Reich said the Bush Administration is concerned about international terrorists "abusing the region's financial system to raise funds or launder money." Reich said the administration has encouraged all nations in the Western Hemisphere to ratify the 12 international counter-terrorism treaties in order to "identify and seize the financial assets of terrorism, to punish terrorism in all its forms, and to strengthen border controls."
Reich said the issue of border security is of particular relevance with Canada and Mexico, "where we need to balance our requirement for heightened security with our need to expand the free flow of legitimate travel and commerce."
On Colombia, Reich said the United States has long supported that country's government in its fight against drug traffickers who support left-wing and right-wing terrorist groups in the Andean nation. President Bush, said Reich, agrees with Colombian President Andres Pastrana that establishing security in Colombia is "the first priority." No meaningful progress can be made, Reich said,
|"when murderers prey on bishops,
senators, judges, journalists, and ordinary citizens with impunity."
The Bush Administration, at the request of the Colombian government, Reich said, "is discussing with the U.S. Congress how we can make the aid we give to Colombia more effective as that government fights terror."
Reich told the workshop that a free and vibrant press is the best guarantor of public accountability and confidence and that any government that suppresses freedom of the press compromises its own legitimacy.
"Unfortunately," he said, "that is a lesson that not every government in this hemisphere has learned yet." Reich said that in Venezuela, "diatribes" against the press from the highest level of the government have created an "environment of fear." Meanwhile, in Cuba, Reich said that country's government uses an "assortment of repressive techniques in its efforts to silence independent journalists." The Cuban government, he added, is engaged in an effort to "control all information received by the Cuban people."
Reich also said that journalists in Colombia work in a "pervasive atmosphere of fear," some of whom are intimidated by among others, paramilitary groups, drug traffickers, and government officials. He praised those journalists in Colombia "who continue to fulfill their responsibilities to report fairly and accurately."
WASHINGTON, D.C. The principal U.S. deputy secretary of state for the Western Hemisphere strongly denies that his country had anything to do with the coup attempt that threw Venezuelas Hugo Chávez Frias out of office for two days.
"The United States is committed to democratic and constitutional government in this hemisphere and around the globe," said the deputy secretary, Lino Gutierrez.
"We did not participate in, or condone, the unconstitutional actions taken by those who attempted to depose President Chávez. The United States' opposition to coups of any kind to effect regime change has been a consistent U.S. position that has transcended administrations."
The events of April 11-14 underscore the necessity of renewing and reinvigorating frayed U.S.-Venezuela relations, said Gutierrez. He
|appeared Friday at a panel discussion
on Venezuela here. Even as Gutierrez strongly denied any U.S. complicity
in the short-lived coup, he criticized the controversial Chávez
for his repeated efforts to undermine democratic principles in Venezuela.
"For U.S.-Venezuela relations to thrive again, it is essential to revitalize
Venezuela's democracy," Gutierrez declared, adding that the United States
"sincerely desires good relations with Venezuela."
Those relations have been strained in recent years because of Chávez's "polarizing, confrontational policies" that provoked the present crisis in Venezuela, Gutierrez said. He rebuked Chávez for attacking freedom of the press, interfering in labor union elections, stacking the Venezuelan judiciary, and trying to intimidate and silence his many opponents.
Despite serious misgivings over Chávez's tactics, at no time did the United States sanction an unconstitutional transfer of power in Venezuela, Gutierrez said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. That high school student who has been identified as an Internet fraud artist is back in trouble with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The youngster, Cole A. Bartiromo of Mission Viejo, Calif., came to local attention in January because he stashed the $1 million he got from investors in a legitimate Costa Rican casino account.
At the time, a Securities and Exchange official, Stephen M. Cutler,
director of Enforcement Division, said: "This case . . . demonstrates
that just about
Monday the commission, which is the U.S. investment police, filed an amended complaint against Bartiromo and two unidentified individuals. The SEC said he also used massive amounts of false Internet messages to boost stock prices of publicly traded companies and profited from the efforts.
|In its first amended complaint, filed
Jan. 7, the Commission alleged that Bartiromo raised more than $1 million
from more than 1,000 investors through a scheme known as Invest Better
2001, which purportedly offered "guaranteed" and "risk free" investment
programs in which he pooled investors' funds to bet on sporting events.
He promised to repay investors between 125 percent and 2,500 percent of their principal within specified periods ranging from three days to several weeks.
The SEC said Monday that from May 14, 2001 to July 5, 2001, the youngster purchased large blocks of stock, sometimes 50 percent of the average number of shares traded each day on legitimate exchanges. Then he would send out false and misleading e-mail messages designed to affect the value of the stock.
Bartiromo posted over 6,000 messages and traded several million shares of 15 companies in this manner, and, as a result, generated a net profit of over $91,000, said the SEC.
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The bigger issue here is that this isn't the first time sensitive data has
gone missing from the TSA. Earlier this year, the TSA lost a computer with bank
and payroll data for nearly 100,000 employees. (By the way, that acronym stands
for "Transportation Safety Administration." I'd question the "S"
and the "A" if they continue to have laptops lifted from them on a
semi-regular basis. Aren't these the people who're supposed to keep bad guys
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time, two laptops with detailed personal information about commercial drivers
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Entrepreneurs: check this out
As of the past decade, the digital world has suffered a tremendous evolution: ten years ago, maybe more, search results were nothing but a small compilation of up to ten links on a determined search engine results page. Those were the days where, perhaps, the term online reputation management was not even close to what it means today; moreover, its connotation was pretty much straightforward and self-explanatory: Internet users could easily determine whether those results, those links, were related to positive content —which, in case they were, that business's reputation was outstanding.
Nevertheless, with the emergence and evolution of the digital world, those days are gone —and things got a little bit more complex—. Given the pace at which information surfs the Internet today, it is normal to see how wide the spectrum of online reputation management has gotten: universal access to information, mottled consumers, complaint sites, social media platforms, forums, blogs, influences, etc., are now entailed within the actual connotation of what once was known as online reputation management. At Blogzuola we cannot stress enough the importance of sparing no efforts in developing the healthiest possible online reputation, as we are sure that the odds of thriving under today's digital framework are entirely subject to the quality of a business's ORM.
In prior articles we have addressed the topic from different points of view; it is quite understandable that well-established businesses still struggle today to adapt their traditional marketing ideas to what today's landscape demands; furthermore, and with the emergence of Millennials and their entrepreneurial ideas, online reputation management becomes an even more important topic should they want to succeed. For entrepreneurs to successfully monitor all the activities they need to carry out when it comes to starting a business, it is quite advisable to use what the last decade brought along: a sheer array of tools, not only for online reputation management but for not overlooking crucial details. Given the fact that entrepreneurs might as well get confused due to the complexity of a business's initial and start-up phase, when it comes to online reputation management, monitoring all of these assorted sites in hopes of protecting the business's image can be a daunting task.
There is certainly a vast pool of tools entrepreneurs can choose from in order to check, enhance, improve and monitor their reputation without rehashing the popular ones. Here are some of the tools that have been supported by prior user experiences and that have consequently proved to be as effective as the ones readers might already be aware of:
Entrepreneurs have surely seen the perks of Google Autocomplete, especially those whose major concerns are related to search engine optimizations strategies, however, such feature can also be linked to a business's online reputation management. The magnificence of Autocomplete is embodied within the fact that it provides consumers with the first impression about a given company: before the results desired results appear, Google Autocomplete displays its suggestions just below the search bar. Entrepreneurs ought to pay special attention to this since these keywords possess a tremendous value: UberSuggest depicts different variations of this Autocomplete values, which results in a crucial insight as to whether the name of the company is being linked to something negative.
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For each taxon, information is provided regarding habitat, horizon (Recent unless otherwise listed), and diversity. We are actively working on the Recent freshwater mussels, and those are the taxa for which the data are most complete. For other Recent freshwater bivalves, the information largely follows Graf (2013). For other taxa (e.g., marine, fossil), any content is largely incidental.
class Bivalvia
order Unionoida: 4 superfamilies, 2 families, 1 genus, 927 Recent species. These are the freshwater mussels. There are six modern families, restricted entirely to fresh waters. In addition, there are several fossil families.Distribition: Nearctic, Neotropical, Afrotropical, Palearctic, Indotropical, Australasian.
order Veneroida: 3 superfamilies, 13 families, 469 Recent species. There are several groups of freshwater veneroids, including Sphaeriidae, Cyrenidae (= Corbiculidae) and Dreissenidae. There are also a number of freshwater species in primarily marine families.Distribition: Nearctic, Neotropical, Afrotropical, Palearctic, Indotropical, Australasian.
order Mytiloida: 1 family, 30 Recent species. There are a few secondarily freshwater species in this order, but otherwise mytiloids are primarily marine.Distribition: Nearctic, Neotropical, Palearctic, Indotropical, Australasian.
order Myoida: 5 families, 26 Recent species. Myoids are also primarily marine bivalves, but there are freshwater species as well.Distribition: Nearctic, Neotropical, Afrotropical, Palearctic, Indotropical, Australasian.
order Arcoida: 1 family, 5 Recent species. Arcoids are primarily marine. However, one family is represented in fresh waters.Distribition: Indotropical.
order Archanodontidae: fossil only, 2 genera.
order Modiomorphoidea: fossil only, 1 family.
order Pectinoida: not freshwater, fossil only, 1 superfamily. An order of bivalves that has freshwater species or at least species attributed to freshwater clades.
genus Peregrinoconcha Chen & Lan, 1976: fossil only. 1 generic synonym | 2 valid species
order Pterioida: fossil only, 1 superfamily. There are not really any freshwater pterioids, but at least one fossil family has been assigned to a freshwater clade.
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Want to know about Officers Training Academy? OTA is one of the best training academies of the world in imparting best military training. Read on to know about training schedule, sports facilities, how to reach and history of OTA.
Officers Training Academy or OTA is one of the training academies of Indian Army to train cadets of various Short Service Commission courses of Indian Army. There are two OTAs in India. First and foremost Officers Training Academy was established in Chennai, TamilNadu. Recently in 2010, Indian Government has approved for second Officers Training Academy in Gaya near Bodhgaya - a famous pilgrimage in Northern India. OTA Gaya was fully established in 2011.
Officers Training Academy Chennai trains about 500 officers every year. Whereas, approximately 100 cadets pass out as Army officers from OTA Gaya every year. Let us have a look at the history of OTA Chennai and OTA Gaya before going to other details.
History of OTA ChennaiOfficers Training Academy located at Chennai is one of the oldest academies of Indian Armed Forces. OTA Chennai was established way back on 15th August 1963 with the motto of "Serve With Honour". The academy's campus is spread across 650 acres of land in Chennai. Initially the academy was named as Officers Training School. During Chineese aggression Indian government faced shortage of officers in Indian Army to effectively retaliate. Thus, the Government decided to form a training school and induct officers and train them in a short period of time. Officers Training School Madras conducted its first Emergency Commission (EC) course on 15 January 1963 and there were total 442 cadets. These Emergency Commission courses were conducted for another twelve batches. From April 1965, OTS started conducting training of Short Service Commission (SSC) for Gentlemen Cadets - compulsory for Class I and class II Gazetted officers in that time. In 1968, Short Service Commission courses were introduced for Indian Army. In 1976, an National Defence Academy wing was established in Officers Training School Chennai to facilitate three year degree course for NDA cadets. By July 1977, OTS was fully equipped with all necessary infrastructure and training facilities as per Experts Committee of Jawahar Lal Nehru University. Curriculum of Officers Training School was changed in 1980s where the school emphasised on having physical training which included swimming and drill. In 1988 Indian Government gave OTS the status of an academy at par with NDA and NA. In the year 1992, Officers Training Academy started training women cadets and till now OTA has trained around 1200 Lady cadets. Now syllabus of OTA is made at par with Indian Military Academy. As Army officers have to participate in real life Counter Insurgency Operations in Indian borders, OTA has special training facilities. Since the inception of Officers Training Academy Chennai, passed out officers have won many laurels.
History of Officers Training Academy GayaOTA Gaya was established in the year 2011 by Indian Army to facilitate training to Gentlemen Cadets and Lady Cadets.
Officers Training Academy Gaya is spread across 870 acres land in Paharpur of Gaya.
Training in Officers Training AcademyOTA Chennai gives training for various Short Service Commission courses both technical and non technical. In order to become an officer, a candidate must undergo SSB interview and after being recommended by Services Selection Board, candidate has to undergo specified training. All candidates who have selected for SSC courses of Indian Army will have to undergo total 49 weeks of training at OTA Chennai.
OTA Gaya provides training for two entries of Indian Army as of now. SCO and TES courses are conducted in Gaya's Officers Training Academy.
Training of OTA imparts quality managerial skills to all Gentlemen Cadets and Lady Cadets so that they can become commissioned officers and efficiently lead their subordinates. In general during the training cadets will undergo rigorous physical and mental activities so as to make a real officer who never accepts his defeat at any cost.
Apart from technical and administrative studies, OTA imparts self defence training to all Gentlemen Cadets. Also Cadets will learn swimming, golf, horse riding, music along with leadership. Most importantly, Officers Training Academy gives much emphasis on weapon training of cadets.
Life of Gentlemen/Lady Cadets in Officers Training AcademyGentlemen Cadets and Lady Cadets of Officers Training Academy will be provided with world class facilities.
Though the training period will be tough one, the cadets will have ample opportunities to learn and excel in many new sports and activities.
The Gentlemen Cadets have best sports facilities to play including golf, horse riding, billiards, table tennis and all other major games. A wardrobe with neat and clean room will be given to all trainees. All cadets will have best messes and cafeterias. Also OTA will make GCs proficient in computers.


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Redmond O'Hanlon
Took a portrait of one of my heroes, Redmond O'Hanlon. British writer and known for his tv-program O'Hanlons helden
Restaurant Lux
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- Let your kids know they are loved extremely
All of it begins with love. Many of the ideal management insights are rooted in love. You need to love every little thing concerning them including the irritating things. You need to make them feel they are loved, daily.
- Pay attention and focus
Like a recognized manager focuses and pays attention to his/her staff members, an effective mom or dad of young adults needs to do the exact same thing. Look them in the eye and hear what they are saying. Pay attention.
- Say yes often as opposed to no
Be a stronghold of positivity– which could boost end results and joy.
- Say no from time to time
Teenagers need their parents to be grownups. You must say no to encounters and circumstances that can harm or make them unhappy.
- Do not worry too much
Exactly how does bothering with things really help attain a favorable result? Don't sweat the small stuff. Before you open your mouth to yell at them, put yourself in their shoes.
- Pay attention to their physical health
Focus on one particular physical need: food.
- Have faith
So stand back and enjoy the magic take place. If you let them, these remarkable creatures will certainly open their hearts and like you so much more than you can potentially think of. They are best presents given to parents.


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