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https://canvasjs.com/docs/charts/chart-options/data/tooltipcontent/ provides excellent examples of customising the tooltip content. The examples are however limited to column charts. Is there a similar example for a shared tooltip content on a line chart. E.g. Customising the tooltip on a line chart with multiple data series to also show the XAxis value. How can I add the XAxis value to a SHARED tooltip content on a LINE chart?
Never mind. Please ignore this query. I figured it out using the tooltip content properties.
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Marie Thibeault
"Emanations: Paintings and Works on Paper"
Los Angeles artist Marie Thibeault will make her San Diego debut Sept. 3 2011 at Space 4 Art with "Emanations, Paintings and Works on Paper." Thibeault's work shows complex and multi-layered abstractions of dramatic urban dissolution, such as the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Her approach is rich and painterly; the images become jumping-off points for improvisation. The large oil canvases shimmer with color and simultaneously jar with staccato gestural strokes. The meaning of the physical destruction is never out of sight, and with it a metaphysical angst and destabilization. Within the paintings' layers, patterns of continuity emerge and retreat: the viewer is ultimately surprised to find balance and a new kind of beauty.
In 2008, Constance Mallinson wrote in Art in America: "The sumptuous interplay between abstraction, representation and text in the works implies that no single language is adequate to fully convey the complex experience of natural or even human? made disasters. Engaging a spectacular artistic tradition, however, Thibeault asks that all the possibilities be kept open."
Thibeault is a professor of art at California State University at Long Beach. She lives and works in Los Angeles. Her work can be viewed at http://mariethibeault.com/.
Her most recent exhibitions have been at the George Lawson Gallery in San Francisco, The Torrance Art Museum and the Jancar Gallery in Los Angeles. She has a bachelor's degree from the Rhode Island School of Design and masters of fine art from University of California, Berkeley.


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More evidence: Republicans are stupid.
Republicans are stupid. That wasn't always the case. There was a time that they were fairly reasonable people, but that was a prior lifetime. There was actually a time that they read serious authors, often wrong, but still serious thinkers. Now they lap up the likes of Coulter and Limbaugh and O'Reilly. They have become intellectual bottom-feeders.
And the result is the disaster sitting in the White House instead of sitting in the dock where he belongs.
The most recent evidence that Republicans are stupid is a recent poll that shows that 60% of Republicans think free trade is bad. Considering that free trade is one of the easiest positions to understand, this shows a real effort at stupidity. Perhaps they are waiting for Jesus to tell them what to think. But he just didn't concern himself with such mundane things as productive labor and free exchange.
If free trade is bad for you, then is it bad across the board? Or is it only bad if the people you trade with are a different color? And if the trade is bad then precisely why are you doing it?
I'm a recovered Republican, someone who once thought the party believed in freedom but I have since seen the light and realize they are actually worse than the Democrats -- and that took some effort. But I know that if I'm faced with an exchange, where I'm worse off, I don't make it. You have to mind-numbingly dumb to go ahead with an exchange that you know will make you worse off.
Even children understand that. Ten minutes on a playground will show you that they simply aren't going to exchange something of higher value for something of lower value. Children are smarter than Republicans. No surprise. I've met some plants with higher IQs. Every since the backwater revival tents emptied out, so that the Boobus Americanus could follow Jerry Falwell's advice (get saved, baptized and registered to vote), the intellectual level of the Republican Party has gone about as low as is possible, without given credence to a new theory of reverse evolution.
People don't make trades that make them worse off, at least not regularly, and certainly not over an extended period of time. So how is free exchange of goods, over imaginary lines, a bad thing? And, if it is bad to trade with Lower Fastigonia, then isn't it bad to trade with Alabama? If we are supposed to be self-sufficient -- an old Mercantalist fallacy -- then why is trading with people across the continent good, but trading with Canada bad.
It makes far more sense for someone in Arizona to trade with Mexico, which is a short skip away, than it does to trade with Maine or North Carolina, which take several days transit. If free trade is bad wouldn't our lives improve if we restricted trade between the states? Or even between the cities?
Why not go for broke and have the ultimate self-sufficiency plan and forbid all economic exchange whatsoever. If you can't grow it yourself that's just too bad. It's good for you to have fewer choices. What sort of Neanderthal comes up with this sort of logic?
I suspect that the Republicans, who have reincarnated the Know-Nothing movement with such genuine lack of knowing anything, would argue that when they themselves trade it is good. But when others trade it is somehow bad. It's like a curse or voodoo. If they do it then we will be harmed. This logic is big with Republicans these days. It's the argument against gay marriage: "If gays get married it will destroy our marriages."
These Republicans say they would vote for any Republican who promised to restrict foreign goods coming into the United States.
Well, any idiot, even a Republican, can stop foreign goods from coming into the United States right now. Just don't buy them! The only reason people sell us things is because we buy them. If no one went to McDonald's it would close. If no one bought foreign goods then no one would import them. If you want to make yourself poorer that is your right. No doubt you will earn a place in the Kingdom of Heaven through your self-imposed poverty. More luck to you. If you want to chop off fingers or poke out your eyes I wouldn't stop you. You have the absolute right to inflict as much harm on yourself as possible -- right up to suicide. What bugs the hell out of me is that you are so damned intent on dragging everyone else down with you.
Why is it that something so simple as freedom just can't make its way through the thick skulls of the drooling cretins that besmirch the party of Goldwater and Reagan? It really is simple. If you don't like a TV channel, change channels. These days you don't even have to get off your fat ass to do that. You can use the remote. If you don't want to buy foreign goods, then don't buy foreign goods. Why is it necessary, when you don't want something for yourself, you then assume that Big Brother must step in to prevent other people from having that choice?
It really isn't hard. It is called freedom. Think back, try real hard to remember. It was a word that Republicans once pretended to believe in. But that was before the "Christian nation", "war on terror", "compassionate conservatism" bullshit arose. Freedom is a really radical idea. Let me try to explain how it works.
If you don't like same sex marriage then marry someone of the opposite sex! Wow! Talk about simplicity. Just leave other people alone who differ with you.
If you don't like what an author writes, don't read it! Don't ban the book. Don't burn the books -- or the authors either for that matter.
If you don't like what is on the TV then turn it off. I know it is your only source of information. You can do without. And if you really want to be uninformed turn on Fox News. You'll love it. But leave the programs of other people alone. Just because you wallow in ignorance doesn't mean everyone has to.
If you don't want to buy foreign goods then don't. If other people want to purchase such things leave them alone.
In the end it comes down to two things. The first, is mind your own damn business. The second is leave other people alone. Radical isn't it. Just stop sticking your ugly puss into the affairs of other people. Your constant nagging and nannying of others is boring, intrusive and offensive. And if you keep it up then don't be surprised if the reaction is to slap restrictions on your liberties and choices. At some point the person who keeps nagging gets smacked in the jaw and they deserve it. If you don't want my preferences imposed on you (and I already know you won't like them) then don't impose your preferences on me. Fair enough.
And for those of you who can still think, the remnant, the few -- I suggest reading The Four Bonehaded Biases of Stupid Voters. You do remember reading, don't you?
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The year ahead promises to be enriching and filled with a love for learning, excitement about serving the community, and eagerness for devotion to the Orthodox Church.
The school day begins at 8.00 a.m. (returning families, please note
that this is ten minutes earlier than last year!). Please try to
arrive at 7:45 a.m. in order to have time to check in padlocks, assign
lockers, verify emergency kits and vaccination records, purchase PE
uniforms, and sign up for the new afterschool program for those who
are interested in "prodlyonka".
The first day of school (Tuesday) commences with our annual
Start-of-School Moleben, to be served at the start of the school day
(8.10 a.m.), and we invite parents and family members to stay for this
short service, joining your children in praying for the beginning of
their studies.
A required all-parents-and-all-teachers meeting will take place on
Wednesday, 5th September at 7.00 p.m. This meeting will introduce
parents to your children's teachers, and cover a great deal of
essential information about school life at St John's this year -- many
details of which are new or different from previous years, so it is
essential that all families be in attendance.
Please visit the school's official calendar on our web site, where you
will find details on key dates and events for the opening weeks of the
new school year, as well as the whole year ahead -- including our
monthly parent evenings, which this year will be an essential part of
our school's operation.
We are all very much looking forward to welcoming our students,
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- 1 x Ikea Lack side table in white which retails for $9.99
- 2 x Ikea Mammut Seats which retail for $14.99
- 1 x Ikea Mannut Stool which retail for $7.99
- 1 x Small square of oil cloth to protect the table for $4.00
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
A Children's Play Table - on a Budget!
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- Melissa30 October 2013 at 13:07
I also use the Lack table and Mammut chairs for my son. I have 2 Lack now which i join together. have been thinking i should add a table cover though in case i may want to use the tables once he has grown out of them.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Covering them definitely works well against crayons let me tell you :-)
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
Kind regards,
- Anonymous30 October 2013 at 13:37
We also have the lack tables. Love the idea of the oil cloth on top, how did you attach it? Thanks, H.ReplyDelete
Hi H,ReplyDelete
I used Blu Tac to stick it down, just in case I wanted to use the table as is for a kids party table etc down the track.
Thanks for stopping by!
Kind regards,
Great idea! What is oil cloth and where did you purchase it? Is that a naive question??! I'm new to your blog and I LOVE it, thanks for taking time to post and share!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you so much Megan! Oil Cloth is more of a product in the US and the UK. In Australia we have a similar product called laminated cotton that you can pick up at Spotlight or similar. It is used to make plastic tablecloths and aprons. Though maybe not as durable, it is a lot less expensive. Hope that this helps?Delete


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Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Evil Business Trip
So, I've developed an iliotibial band problem. It all stems back to that Pumpkin run 10K which I'm sure put a lot of stress on my legs. But then, rather than taking the next day off like I normally would, I ran 8 miles that Monday night because I had a business trip down to Los Angeles for the day on that Tuesday. So, I thought I could go for a run that Monday night and immediately I was sore in all kinds of unusual places. I should have stopped, but I persisted and ran 8 miles. To top it off, that business trip was a complete waste of time, and so I'm trying to blame that! Really, the lesson here is to listen to your body and take steps after a hard race to reduce swelling and stay limber.
Anyway, going forward to today, I've missed tons of training runs. I visited ZombieRunner.com and got a foam roller, a rolling-pin like massage device, and an IT band strap. I also have had an hour long massage therapy session. I think I'm on the mend, but mileage wise, I'm in trouble and the 50 miler on Dec. 6 is seriously in doubt. Here's how this week has gone:
Monday -- hour long massage that hurt so much that I could hardly sleep that night.
Tue. -- pathetic 2 miles. My IT band hurt from around mile 0.8.
Thur. -- 5.4 miles. Pain free, yay!
Sat. -- 5.4 miles, pain free again!
Sun. -- 6 miles. Felt a sudden twinge around mile 5.3 and then again at 5.9. I stopped immediately both times.
So, my plan is to use that foam roller and really loosen up my left vastus lateralis . And my gluts. Just sitting down for long periods makes my butt muscles burn. Sigh. Let's see how this next week goes. I'm thinking that if I can't do a comfortable 25 miles or so in the next two weeks, I'm going to have to pass on the race.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Pumpkin Run 10K -- 37:09
But first, the kid's run! Claire was a trooper and ran the whole way down two long city blocks and back. I'm proud of her!
Then the 10K started and it had some good runners. Two guys I had met at our weekly club meet just the day before, Thomas and Jose, showed up this morning due to me having invited them. They're fast! They run for the College of San Mateo cross-country team. Jose said he ran a 4 mile race just last Friday in 20+ minutes. Wow. So, he and Thomas burned up the course, placing first (33+ minutes) and second. Then the guy who barely beat me in the half marathon finished. And then another young kid. And finally, me. 5th place. 37:09. Given my training, I'm not disappointed, but I can't help thinking, am I "over the hill"? Have I run the fastest 10K I'll ever run? I hope not! Next year...
Jennifer and her sister Lisa ran the 5K which started shortly after the 10K. They did well and ran the whole thing. Lisa might have caught the running bug -- she wants to do another 5K!
It was fun seeing so many friends from the Coastside Running Club. We had many volunteers, including Ken who led the field on the bicycle, and many others who handed out water at one of the two aid stations.
Thanks, everyone! And a big thanks to Michelle for watching Claire while Jennifer and I ran.
Random race notes:
I weighed on the high side -- 167.4 lbs. It's possible that a bunch of this was water weight. I was mildly sick with stomach problems (ok, diarrhea) this whole week including the race day. Fortunately, I didn't have any problems during the race.
I ate a banana and some bread about 2 hours before the race.
I wore my lightweight 10K running shoes. My left calf started getting sore during the race. I think it's OK, but I ran 8 miles the next evening and was sore all over the place. That might've been a mistake.
Time to concentrate on building up for the 50 miler on Dec. 6.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
UK Trip
I had an enjoyable and productive 8 days in
This blog post isn't going to be a travel guide. For that, I highly recommend Lonely Planet's London Encounter which was very useful and well-organized. The book is small enough to fit in a jacket pocket and the removable fold-out map was great for carrying around on my runs. Anyway, I'll share a few impressions that might be outside the typical travel guide.
Hotels – not surprisingly, they vary a great deal in cost, services and quality. What did surprise me was that even the most expensive hotel, at about 220 GBP (~$400) per night charged a whopping 15 GBP ($30) for 24 hours of internet access! I mean, come on, that seems like extortion. Well, Uncle Sony paid for that at least.
"Mind the gap" – The Underground is the subway system that can get you just about anywhere in
"Look Left" – At nearly every intersection in central
Running-wise, it was a mixed visit, and every single run was mostly at night, sadly.
Sunday -- It started off great, with a good strong 25.6 mile run immediately after I got to my hotel from the flight from
Monday – rest day, as is normal.
Tuesday -- went well, except it was an evening run, which meant that the remaining runs for the week were likely to be in the evening, too. 8+ miles.
Wednesday -- To help build personal relationships with clients and spend some time with my coworkers, I skipped my run. Argh! I hate doing that.
Thursday -- I got in a good 14 miles in
Friday -- I really blew it. I was so exhausted from traveling and not getting good nights' sleep and visiting the
Saturday – spent about 8 hours walking or standing. Visited Westminster Abbey, rode The Eye (135m tall Ferris wheel), and visited the
Sunday – As I'm typing this in the
From Monday to Sunday, that's a paltry 42 miles. However, in the 7 days from Sunday to Saturday, the total is 66 miles, so that's not so terrible. I have to get back on track though and get in a couple of 70+ mile weeks for the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 mile race on Dec. 6.
Monday, October 06, 2008
Unintentional Long Run in London
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Pillar Point Half Marathon - 1:24 PR
Has another year come and gone already? I really enjoy this local race and this was my 5th time participating. My main goal was to set a personal record and to run faster than an average pace of 6 minutes 30 seconds a mile for the 13.1 miles. And I did it!
Thank you, George Miller, for sharing all of these photos, for supporting the Coastside Running Club, and for holding my keys! Thank you, Ken and Dave B. for coming out and saying "hi" even though you weren't running. Congratulations to my friends, Julie and Dave, Jenna-from-Pacifica, Lynn, and new club member, Margaret. And it was great seeing Franz and his family, who ran the 3K.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Headlands 50 Miles -- a difficult 9 hours 47 minutes
The good news? I did successfully complete my first 50 mile race, mostly running and oftentimes walking for 9 hours 47 minutes, coming in 17th place out of about 120 runners. There were an additional 60 runners or so entered in the 100 mile race, which was held simultaneously.
Back to the beginning of the long day...
The weather was cool and foggy in the morning, with the sun coming out in the afternoon with a predicted high of 72. I had carpooled with my friend, running club member, and prolific ultrarunner, Eric and his very supportive family. At the race site, I met two more running club members, Franz and Mike. So, that's 4 of us from the Coastside Running Club in a 50 mile race!
We got to the starting area around 6:15, giving us plenty of time to get our bibs, put on sunscreen, use the bathrooms, and otherwise get ready for the big day. After some instructions about how to follow the course, the race director started the race at 7am. And we were off! How was the day going to go? 50 miles! Yikes! I tried to start out nice and slow. It was going to be a long day and I wanted to last!
The nice thing about ultramarathons is that you have to run slow and typically walk the uphills and so there are plenty of opportunities for socializing, especially early on when people are bunched together. I chatted with my running buddy Eric for a while until his heart rate monitor told him he was going out too hard.
Then I slowly caught up to a gregarious woman named Meredith from Austin, TX, who said "hi" and we talked for a few miles, mostly about how our spouses don't like to run with us. She said her husband runs a marathon in 2 hour 35 minutes!
My friend Eric passes me, flying down a hill around mile 8. "Crazy!", I thought.
The first aid station came quickly and easily at mile 8.6. My watch read 1 hour 20 minutes. I can't reliably report on any other times past this point since I only realized afterwards that my friend Eric's watch that I was borrowing (I had sent mine to be repaired) was set to pause when not in motion. This meant that at every aid station, or when I took a pee break, or walked too slow, or stopped for any reason, the timer stopped. At the end of the race it reported 9 hours 25 minutes whereas my actual time, as I learned this morning from the results, was 9 hours 47 minutes. Did I really spend 22 minutes not moving?
After the first aid station, I finished off my Gatorade Endurance that I had brought with me and began using the sports drink provided by Pacific Coast Trail Runs. It tasted like lightly flavored water. I wondered if it was not mixed to the recommended concentration. Hmmm......
Somewhere from mile 10 to 14 or so, I chatted with an older guy, Mike Nuttal, who ran the challenging Big Sur Marathon in 3 hours 5 minutes at age 57!
After about mile 16, I felt like I could pick up the pace a bit. Part of me wanted to catch up to my friend Eric, which I finally did and I was feeling great so I kept on going, passing maybe 5 or 6 more people.
Finally, I slowly caught up to the first place female at the time, Beth Vitalis from Livermore. She was also passing slower runners and we started passing people together. She was breathing hard and really pushing herself. A little voice in my head said, "maybe I shouldn't pass her just yet; I'm probably running too fast right now." We chatted for a while, learning that we were both friends with the amazing runner, Prudence L'Heureux. We broke through the fog together and were both very impressed with the beautiful coastal views of Muir Beach. She offered me a Clif Bar that she said she wouldn't need, which was very generous of her, but I declined, not wanting to take a chance with unfamiliar foods. Eventually, she recognized one of the few bystanders along the course and stopped and gave him a hug and I passed her.
Coming in to the Bolinas Ridge Aid Station at mile 28, it was great being cheered on by Eric's family again. I may have been in 5th place overall. I was feeling good, but had some warning signs. I had a very brief feeling of a cramp in one of my calves. Leaving the aid station, returning back on the trail, I almost immediately felt much worse. I had to step over a log and one of my hamstrings locked up agonizingly. "Nooooo" I thought. "This can't be happening! I have 22 miles to go!" I slowed down a lot and completely walked all uphills, even slight ones. I took another salt capsule and ate some more food and drank some more water. A couple of runners passed me. Beth passes me and wishes me luck.
It took me maybe 4 miles to get the severe cramps "under control". I had stopped several times. Once, to pull a pebble out of my shoe, the cramps set on immediately. It was like if I did any unusual movement or even if I simply stopped running or walking, the cramps would hit. Weird! I shuffled along, much more slowly than before.
The miles ticked slowly by. At the next aid station, I met Eric's family again and I told his wife, Denise, that I was having lots of cramps. I badly wanted to lay down. I was feeling hot and my breathing was heavy even when I stopped. I kept on going. I would hate myself if I quit!
The miles went by agonizingly slow. I kept on glancing down at my watch to see how far I had come and sometimes I was terribly disappointed to have gone only a tenth of a mile since the last time I had looked down. I was constantly on the edge of cramps in my legs. My side started to hurt. I tried to force myself to drink and eat salty food. I worried about the fact that I hadn't peed since about mile 16.
I had become noticeably more clumsy. At least twice, I saw a rock poking out from the ground and I intended to step over it, but instead I directly kicked it, stumbling over it instead. Another time, I intended to rotate my body around a branch sticking into the trail, but instead I solidly connected with it, which caused my whole right side and shoulder to go into a spasm of painful cramps. Finally, while turning a corner, I somehow managed to firmly step on my left big toe with my right heel. Ouch! I thought I might laugh about that later, but it hurt my toe and it was a dangerous maneuver since if I fell, I could've toppled down the hillside. Although I had several close calls, I managed not to fall to the ground. I saw a couple of other runners who had tumbled, one of whom had a big bloody bandage on his elbow.
Finally, finally, after walking up one last huge incline in between the last aid station and the finish line just 4 miles away, I started slowly trudging downhill and the finish area was in sight. I was having a major sense of deja vu, too. I felt like I was reliving both my recent Mt. Diablo ordeal plus I had recently, last May 3, paced my friend Prudence for the last 20 miles of the Miwok 100K, which covers many of the same trails. Even though I ran only 20 miles that day, again, I suffered from bad cramps over the last two miles and I couldn't even finish the race with her.
It was wonderful seeing Eric and his family at the finish line. They cheered. I was so relieved and somewhat emotional. We waited a short while for Franz to finish. Eric had just a fantastic race, finishing in 9 hours 16 minutes. Franz had great execution and was strong at the end, finishing with a sprint. Here we are in our Coastside Running Club dry-weave t-shirts.
What went right:
- I finished my first 50 miler.
- I don't think I'm injured.
- No chafing and only one small blister that I didn't feel during the race. Yay, Body Glide!
- My shoes, water bottle, hat, shorts, etc., all did well. No equipment problems.
- I didn't get lost. At least a couple of others did, though, including one of the top runners.
- No digestive problems. Yay. I tried not to eat very much fiber the day before and I got up early enough (4:15am) to get everything "cleared out" before the race.
What went wrong:
- Yet again, I've done a long run and got dehydrated and didn't take in enough salt. I suspect the sports drink provided during the race was not at the recommended concentration.
- Given that I wasn't taking in enough salt, I was running too fast in the first half. I think this might be two sides of the same coin, but I'm not sure.
- I only peed twice in the race, both times prior to mile 16. I didn't need to pee after the race either. Finally when I got home, nearly 12 hours after the race began, I had to pee and my urine was a dark yellow. I weighed myself afterwards -- 160.4 lbs, down 5.0 lbs since before I ate breakfast early that morning. So, weight-wise the day went: 165.4 + breakfast + coffee + sports drink - 50 miles + lots of race-provided "sports drink" + 16 oz chicken noodle soup + 12 oz diet Coke + 8 oz soy milk + ~12oz of my own sports drink = 160.4 lbs.
- I had borrowed my friend Eric's Garmin GPS watch, but hadn't double-checked all the settings. However, it was still very useful to have during the race. (Thanks, Eric!)
- I had attached a piece of tape to my water bottle and wrote on it with a permanent marker the distances between aid stations and my goal times for each one, but it rubbed off immediately at the beginning of the race. Someone showed me the idea of using a laminated card instead. Or if I had put another layer of clear tape on top of the writing, I think that would've done the trick.
- I should get a pair of "gaitors" that are not socks. These are sleeves that go on the ankle and then wrap down over the shoe so as to not allow trail debris to get in. Twice I stopped to pull out a twig or pebble. I didn't want to wear the gaitors that I had because they contributed to me losing a toenail on one of my middle toes about 3 months ago.
Thoughts on the future...
I'm just not getting a handle on these really long runs. I can't seem to take in enough fluids or salts or something. Am I also running too fast early on? It's been getting frustrating. Also, while training for this race, I did two 30+ mile runs, a bunch of 20 mile runs, and a top week of 78 miles. This takes a lot of time. It took me 5 hours 45 minutes to run 30 miles in 90 degree weather in Walnut Creek. It took me 5 hours 25 minutes to run 30.8 miles in the cooler coastal climate, going from Montara to Daly City, and back. Including recovery time, that's about an 8 hour process. That's time not spent with family. So, in addition to the execution problems of the race itself, I'm struggling with time and motivation issues. Things to think about.
As usual, all this running wouldn't be possible without the support of my wonderful wife. Thanks, Jennifer!
A big thanks to Eric and his wonderful family for giving me a ride to and from the race and cheering me on at various aid stations along the way.
Monday, June 09, 2008
Mt. Diablo 50K -- Run, Walk, Crawl
The weather was predicted to be warm -- 86 degrees F. The elevation gain is severe -- 4450' on each of the two 15.7 mile round-trips to the summit. The total mileage was around 31.4.
The race started at 8:30am and things felt easy at first. All 175 or so runners of the 25K and 50K races were soon on a single track trail. I think I was about in the top third of the pack. The trail was so steep and narrow that I was forced to walk behind those in front of me. In hindsight, I'm grateful that I was forced to walk because otherwise I would have run the first half even faster and been in worse trouble later. The trail was so steep for these first 3 or 4 miles that running was practically impossible and would have been very inefficient anyway. Finally when we hit a fire road I started passing some people and running more. It took me one hour to run the first 5 miles. At the time I thought, "how slow!", but if I only knew....
I breezed through the first aid station, having gotten some food (PB&J sandwich, Cliff shots) and my two 20oz bottles re-filled with sports drink. I drank all 40 oz in that first hour. I was running faster on the flatter portions and even many of the uphills. The views were spectacular and I wish I could have carried my camera to the summit. We had to climb all the way to the top of the observation tower where there was a sign with a message, proving that we had reached the summit. ("I made it!" it said.)
Now the real mistakes began. There was this very powerful looking guy running around my pace. He looked like a younger Dean Karnazes and was very friendly, greeting everyone and thanking them for stepping aside as he charged down the hill. I stuck with him. We clocked many 7 minute miles going down hills that required constant braking. We had one 6:49 mile. My right toe was jamming up against the front of my shoe, making me consider the possibility of losing yet another toenail. (I think I've lost 4 in my running career so far.) Towards the bottom of the trail as we are nearing the start/finish line and with the first loop nearly complete, I take a bathroom break and slow down a bit, and DK, Jr. disappears. As I get to the aid station at what is now my half-way point, I pass one of the 25K runners who is struggling. 2 hours 40 minutes have gone by. Time to refuel and head out. Sweat and salt start streaming into my eyes causing me to put my face under a faucet. More time wasted. I head out at 2:44 on the clock.
Disaster strikes within about 25 minutes. Tinges of cramps around my hamstrings start to lock up my legs. I'm feeling very hot and my breathing is fast and heavy. I slow down my uphill walking. I start stopping in the shade at regular intervals. I look at my GPS watch -- I've only done a little more than 18 miles. I have over 13 miles to go and I'm getting bad cramps. This sucks. I decide to continue on to the next aid station which is about two miles away. It takes me almost an hour. At one point, I feel the overwhelming urge to sit down because the cramps, now in my quads, are so bad. I plop down in the dirt, not even able to get completely in the shade. My right leg is frozen with my quads clenched painfully tight. This isn't fun; I plan on calling it quits when I reach the aid station. The spasms pass and I clamber up on to my feet and start walking again.
My watch beeps at the mile markers, giving me my time since the last mile. 22 minutes for one of these miles. 28 minutes for another. Other runners are trickling by me. This sucks so bad. By the time I got to the aid station around mile 20 or 21 and I got some food and the cool wind was blowing over the top of the mountain, I felt much better and thoughts of dropping out disappear. I think I can do this and I and jogged / walked onward to the summit.
Deja vu. Except now it's warmer, there are swarms of thousands of pincher bugs who must have hatched (?) in the last couple of hours and their squished bodies are everywhere. Some apparently are falling on me from trees. Or do they fly and then lose their wings? Don't know! I reach the summit. Finally I'm able to jog slowly on the downhills. I guess my uphill muscles are fried, but I can move somewhat downhill at least. I still have to stop and walk regularly and I still freeze up completely a few times, but I manage to clock a 13 minute mile here and maybe a 11 minute mile there. That makes me 4 to 6 minutes slower per mile on this second loop. Argh.
Finally, finally, finally I get closer and closer and closer and the feeling that the finish line is getting farther away as I'm slowing down gives way to the feeling that I'm really going to finish. The finish line comes into view. There are a smattering of claps and cheers. Various random muscles start freezing up again, giving me a good painful-looking stagger as I hobble across the finish line.
The results are in. I finished 19th of 62, taking a whopping 6 hours 55 minutes. My worst race ever, by far. Or, a really good training run! A bit of both?
It was fun chatting with these elite runners afterwards -- very friendly folks.
Here are Jean Pommier, left, and Jasper Halekas. I saw Jean recently at the Miwok 100K and he's training for the Western States 100. He ran the first half of today's race in 2 hours 13 minutes, almost setting a course record for the 25km loop. Whoops! He had to slow down significantly on the 2nd half, finishing in 5:11:21. (Nothing compared to my disastrous positive split of 2:40 versus about 4:11.) Jasper did incredibly well, winning the race in 4:48:48, with an average pace better than that of the winner of the 25K!
I got to chat with the talented and prolific runner and blogger, Scott Dunlap. He's a really nice guy and he's training for the Western States 100. This week ended the highest mileage week ever for him -- 140 miles! Way to go, Scott!
Other random notes:
- I ate a lot of whole wheat pasta and drank plenty of water the night before. On the morning of the race I weighed 169.2 lbs. Wow, that's high, but maybe OK since it must be mostly water gain from my more normal 165-166. The morning after the race, I weighed 162.0. Hmm...
- I ate a bowl of steel-cut oatmeal with a banana, 2 hours 45 minutes before the 8:30am race start.
- My left knee felt great during the race. Yay! I seem to be injury free. I didn't have any pain or signs of injury.
- No blisters. There may have been the beginnings of blisters but there's nothing now. Thank goodness for Body Glide.
- My right big toenail feels a little funny. We'll see if I can hang on to it after these repeated abuses.
- I used two packets of this Vespa supplement that is supposed to allow a person to metabolize fat better. I didn't feel like I was suffering from fatigue so much as battling cramps, heat, and high heart rate. So, maybe it's working? Maybe it's a placebo effect? I mean, I certainly didn't have a miracle run, so the effects must be somewhat subtle if any. The only way I can think to really prove that it works is to have a large double-blind study. Let's put it this way, I'm confident that Vespa is not a substitute for proper training! My 40-55 miles just didn't cut it given the way I ran that first half. I really should have run that first big downhill at more reasonable slower pace.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Boston Marathon -- 3:09:44
I've been having a knee tightness problem on and off since sometime late last year. It bothered me a lot last December in Hawaii, after the California International Marathon. So, I had missed about 1/3rd of my training runs at least. I had one week of 54 miles and I think 4 training runs this year of 18 miles or longer. That's just not enough to maintain my fitness.
3 hours 9 minutes 44 seconds was my finishing time. Yeah, I'm disappointed with that. In the grand scheme of things, I know that's still a relatively fast time and that I am qualified for next year's Boston.
I really should have stuck to a 3:05 goal at the beginning but instead I was on a 3 hour pace. Given how many training runs I've missed, that was a mistake. I started fading around mile 20 and got a bad cramp in my left hamstring and right hip that I never quite recovered from, so I felt like I was shuffling along for those last 6 miles. It was difficult and dozens and dozens of runners passed me.
On the positive side, my knee didn't bother me. I felt it from about mile 2 to 9, but then that feeling of tightness and soreness went away and never came back. It was never uncomfortable even when I did feel it.
My Garmin GPS watch gave me some trouble during the race. I didn't realize how close it was to being full of data. (There's no indicator.) Around mile 2 it started warning me that it was going to get filled and then the display was nearly completely filled up with a warning for the rest of the race, making it unusable. It also started beeping at me every 10 or 15 seconds which was extremely annoying. I also forgot to turn off the auto lap timer, so that was user error.
I loved watching the women's Olympic Trials on Sunday.
It was wonderful having my parents there. It felt like it took me a day to recover from my overnight flight on Friday night and then I didn't feel like doing anything after race. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for being there, and to Jennifer for watching Claire.
For breakfast, I had a bread roll, banana, and Cliff Bar. I weighed 167.2 lbs on the Friday morning.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Inland Empire Half Marathon -- 1:26:53
I ran this half-marathon this morning in Ontario, CA. The course was laid out in the industrial urban environment. There were some nice views of Mt. Baldy and the nearby snow-capped mountains, but mostly, the scenery wasn't very inspiring and there were almost no spectators. The course was on a closed road with lots of police helping to keep traffic off and there were lots of volunteers and overall the race was well-organized.
How did I do? I didn't feel real strong and felt like I struggled the second half. At least I was slowly catching people and passing them, rather than the reverse, so I guess that was a good sign that I didn't run the first half too fast. My time was 1:26:53 (6:38 per mile pace). That's almost two minutes slower than a half-marathon I ran last September. What happened? I've missed a lot of training runs since the marathon last December and there was a noticeable elevation drop and gain with this race, so those are my excuses! I'll hope to do better in the fall again. The results are in: I came in 13th out of 536 runners, 5 out of 44 in my age group. There were a couple of really fast world-class athletes who competed for the $500 prize money.


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It looks like 1.83ft-high Khagendra Thapa Magar from Nepal will grab the crown of world's shortest man, but according to Wikipedia, a man from Manila called Ronjay Eduvas also measures the same height.
However, we can't find any references to Mr Eduvas on the internet or our swish newspaper cuts service.
His Facebook page appears to show a very short man, but we remain sceptical. His entry on Wikipedia could, after all, be the work of pranksters.
Until this is verified our money is on Khagendra, dubbed as 'little Budhha', grabbing the title.
He measures seven inches shorter than He Pingping and currently holds the title of the world's smallest boy. He left his homeland of Nepal last year, at the age of 17, to travel to Europe to campaign for the record.
His family initially filed a claim when he was 14, but it was rejected because he was not an adult and there was a chance he might grow more.
He turns 18 this October, when it's expected that the Guinness Book of World Records will anoint him as the world's smallest man.
'He was very tiny when he was born,' said Khagendra's mother Dhana Maya Thapa Magar.
'It was not possible to bathe him or clean him up because of his size. We had to hold him on our palm.'
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Child-Led Learning
I know that many of "real homeschoolers" follow some sort of curriculum, even for young kids. I mentioned several times that we don't. This curriculum freedom allows me not to stress over being "behind", and I can try different things and reject them if they don't work. I am very interested in an idea of child-led learning, but until recently I wasn't sure how to introduce this idea to Smarty. Recently, however, she started to show more interest in certain topics, for example, everything related to human body and health. So I decided to try something new. I created this set of cards in CorelDraw – my husband and I do all our digital scrapbooking and other digital art projects in CorelDraw. Unfortunately, I can't share the file, because these images come from CorelDraw proprietary image library, but you get an idea :) My husband cut and laminated the cards, and I asked Smarty to choose what she would like to learn more about next week. I was pleased that she very quickly zeroed on three topics that I sort of expected her to choose – Planet Earth, Human Body, and Dinosaurs. After some hesitation she chose dinosaurs. I am very excited – there are so many good books and good crafts about dinosaurs. I am hoping to have a week with a new dinosaur book every day, a new craft every day, possibly watching Dinosaur Train and a lots of pretend play with dinosaurs. I hope that she likes the idea so much that she will start generating her own ideas soon.


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A Canadian developer has launched a crowdfunding drive to finance an ambitious project to build a word-processing device aimed specifically at writers.
Not quite an e-reader, not really a PC, the word-processor-plus which Canadian would-be author Ivan Samokish has set out to develop is a hybrid device based on a very simple idea: to build a computer which uses electronic ink.
Fusion Writer, as Ivan Samokish calls his brainchild, looks rather like a Mac but is powered by the Android operating system. It has a thirteen-inch screen and, according to its inventor, is specially designed for writers. It has built-in dictionaries, is ultra-thin and lightweight, guarantees two months of battery life and provides permanent autosave, i.e. anything you type will be saved automatically in real time – some of the features which might appeal to writers. It will moreover be waterproof – just a gimmick, or really useful for writers who tend to spill their coffee all over their work?
The e-ink screen seriously limits the multimedia potential of the device but Samokish claims this is a distinct advantage: no more distractions! The Fusion Writer is designed to aid writers' concentration in every possible way, not least since electronic ink tires the eyes far less than a traditional screen display.
The project was launched on the Indiegogo crowdfunding site, a means of raising funds which is these days very much in vogue among innovative would-be entrepreneurs. The goal is to raise $50,000. However, at $600, the intended launch price might be rather off-putting, potentially further restricting an already-small target market. And will writers actually be prepared to give up access to web resources just in order to concentrate a bit harder?
In fact the Fusion Writer project serves to illustrate the dilemma facing the e-reader market as a whole. While Amazon is gearing its new Kindle to look and feel more like traditional paper, the Fusion Writer comes quite close to computer functionality. Even though they appear to encourage reading, e-readers are nevertheless struggling to gain acceptance among the younger generation. Meanwhile manufacturers looking for a new format to attract readers are constantly torn between imitating old-fashioned paper books and providing the convenient functionality of multimedia tablets.


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This Valentine's Day, come snuggle up in the Love Coffin with the one and only Sir Deja Doog. The White Rabbit presents a one off performance of Doog's seminal album Love Coffin- played in its entirety. Surprises in store. Let Indianapolis' sweethearts Hen croon for you too! Come get satisfied. https://sirdejadoog.bandcamp.com/album/love-coffin
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You know that slurping sound you hear when the sink is draining, just before the water empties or that one when the straw in your glass has nothing left to siphon up… I've said before the worst part of cancer is its ability to virtually bankrupt anyone not super wealthy. I had been keeping up with the bills I had incurred prior to beginning treatment but they've begun weighing down the mailbox each day with a vengeance. Insurance pays up to 80% but 20% of a large number is still a fairly large number. I got a new bill for lab/pathology yesterday that was over $1000 after insurance. It's not the first and likely won't be the last. It truly angers me that you never get to see the cost of medical services ordered for you before they're delivered. They come back to re-injure you a few weeks after when you're hopefully feeling better. The truth is nobody budgets or even could budget for this kind of stuff and it causes me a lot of stress knowing the bill collectors will all be calling at some point and my former stellar credit rating will sink even lower. I've always tried to honor my debts but at some point, you do stop caring about making sure everything and everybody gets paid each month. 😦
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Carrie Smith pleaded guilty to theft Nov. 6, more than a year after she was fired as manager of the South Jeffco Sports Association for stealing more than $100,000.
Smith, 44, pleaded guilty to a charge of theft of $500 to $15,000, and three other counts were dismissed by Jefferson County District Judge Dennis Hall.
Deputy District Attorney Tom Jackson recommended that Smith be given probation in the case. Charles Morphew, Smith's attorney, asked Hall for immediate sentencing, but Hall wanted a pre-sentence investigation. He set sentencing for Jan. 8, 2009.
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Butterfly knives also known as balisong or batanga knives are illegal in the UK. We get asked for them every week but they are banned. But we do have the next best thing, great for practicing opening them like in the movies, but with no blade, just a handy bottle opener.
- Open Length: 8.3″ (21.1cm)
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|System: PS2
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|Dev: Omega Force
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Koei
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: Mar. 18, 2008
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|Players: 1-2
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|ESRB Rating: Teen
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by Cole Smith
Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends is neither extreme nor legendary. It's a continuation of Samurai Warriors 2, in the tradition of an expansion pack. You can import characters from the original game by saving them, or utilize both disks to access more of the original game's content such as environments, other non-playable characters, and specific battles. In case you're not really reading between the lines, Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends is little more than an obvious, and shameless, recycling of the Samurai Warriors gameplay.
As a whole, the Samurai Warriors franchise is not renowned for its innovative gameplay diversity. All of the games in the series follow the same button mashing formula, as well as the same gameplay format. Each playable character must make his or her way through a series of stages filled with hundreds of enemies. The melee combat is facilitated by each character's unique weapon and move set, which includes combos and special attacks. Taking on hordes of enemy warriors typically requires accessing only a couple of buttons. The weapons will allow you to thresh a path through the crowd, and the special attack helps to clear the screen of enemies.
Taking place in Japan during the feudal time period, The Samurai Warriors series is not exactly what you would call historically accurate. Although many of the locations, weapons, and costumes may appear period-specific, elements such as magic, outer-dimensional summoning, and the soundtracks that combine hip hop and techno beats with electric guitar, firmly places this game in the realm of fantasy. But it's what fans come to expect. Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends does not let fans down by taking the franchise in an unexpected direction. Despite new characters, weapons, moves, and modes, Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends feels all too familiar for my tastes.
New characters include Maeda Toshiie, Gracia, Motochika Chosokabe, Katsuie Shibata, Kojiro Sasaki, and Yoshimoto Imagawa, in addition to your favorites from Samurai Warriors 2 that you can import. All of the new characters come with background stories so that you can develop some kind of relationship with them. Unfortunately these back histories are shallow and not altogether different from the background stories of previous games. A few names are thrown around, and we learn how they have been betrayed and are looking for some form of vengeance yadda yadda yadda
We will see new weapons, but they share the same basic characteristics in terms of carnage, whether it be a sword, katana or dual hand axes. Swing it around, and try to take out as many enemies as you can. Pull off a few combos, charge up an attack, rinse, and repeat as necessary. RPG elements allow you to upgrade your character, which will allow you to take on larger armies. The cap has been raised for this game, so prepare to become some kind of Super-Samurai. A display meter will let you monitor your health, attack, and defense attributes, in addition to Musou, the special screen clearing attack.


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This was the best choice for us since my son is only staying for 3 weeks. Service and all personal are great. Room is spacious for wheelchair but bathroom is too small to get to shower from it. It also has a vanity sink which does not suffice a wheelchair bound person. So far a good experience.
We liked the overall size of the community and the studio was bigger than others we toured. Large private bathrooms in every apartment. It's only been a few days since my fil moved in however, he is very happy. That makes happy.
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The person that helped us in the beginning was very easy to work with. They were very helpful and answered all of our questions. The staff I have worked with have been very friendly and willing to help. Most of the time the food is good and they do offer different choices. This community is close to family and I would recommend it.
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My mom moved to WEL-Burholme in October. She is a widow and has been living in her home alone for 5 years.
Since moving to WEL-Burholme the change in her has been astounding. She is very well taken care of. It has taken a good bit of worry off our minds (both hers and mine).
The staff makes sure that she takes her medication in the right doses and at the correct time.
Her apartment is quite spacious and is kept immaculate by the cleaning staff.
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There is always some activity going on that she can participate in. There is never time for her to be lonely, because someone is always around, whether it be staff or residents.
If I need to talk to someone about anything they are very good at getting back to me in a timely manner.
I would recommend WEL-Burholme to anyone looking for a place for their parent.
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This community was just fine and I enjoyed the tour. The residents that we saw were smiling and seemed genuinely happy. The people that gave us the tour were pleasant and very helpful. Mom and dad just did not like the apartment.
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Everything is great here. We're very happy with the services they provide. My mom does not participate in any activities because she is deaf.
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The staff seem friendly , helpful and extremely caring.
There was a problem hooking up moms cable tv but their maintenance department jumped right on the problem and had Comcast out very quickly.. My mom had just entered the facility on Wednesday and is getting use to the new adjustment in her life. The Assisted Living Apartment is large and makes her feel more at home. Her only complaint is the food is not served very hot but the quality and taste is fine. I would give this organization a thumbs up review so far.
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My Parents have been living there since June 10th. So far I have been pleased with the staff & the residents have been very friendly to my parents and have let them know when there are activities that they would like to attend. My parents have stated that everyone has been nice and the food is good.
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The Longshan Temple houses hundred of statues of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian deities. The temple mixes traditional Chinese siheyuan ("four-building courtyard") with palace architecture in its design. The temple is divided into front hall, main hall, rear hall, right wing and left wing. Painting of vivid creatures grace the temple walls, and stone statues of mystical creatures guard the temple grounds. The joining of wall and roof did not use any nails or braces made of metal. Covered by overtapping tiles, the temple roof is decorated with figures of dragon, phoenix and other auspicious creatures. The figures are decorated with porcelain, clay, and shards of colored glass. They represent the pinnacle of mosaic art in Taiwan. The temple has been declared a Secondary National Heritage Site.
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The age of the topical flea and tick control might be ending, with the introduction of the first oral flea and tick product to hit the market - NEXGARD.
Merial, who revolutionalised flea control in 1995, with the introduction of Frontline Spray to the market. And I can tell you it was an amazing product compared the old toxic washes, powders and collars that were almost as likely to kill your pet as the fleas and ticks.
Well it's 20 years later now, and the Bellingen pet owners are struggling to control fleas with the "old products". Enter Nexgard - the first oral flea and tick control agent to hit the market. Sure Comfortis has been about for a while, but its safety profile and lack of flea control always meant it was going to be a stop gap product IMO. Nexgard eliminates the problem with needing 2 products, of worrying about swimming (because you don't wash your dog do you?), variations in skin physiology (dry or greasy skin), and the occasional skin reactions you might encounter with the topicals.
At the Bellingen Veterinary Hospital we actively encourage the use of Nexgard, as we feel it will go a long way to eliminating fleas from your pet and protecting them from tick paralysis. If you need any more information go to the NEXGARD website, or come in for a chat with one of us.
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Barb's motivating mission is to help others learn about Dyslexia. The Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is a wonderful resource available to all children regardless of income or ability to pay. To learn more about their services or make a donation, please visit their Web site.
"I, myself, was always recognized…as the "slow one" in the family. It was quite true, and I knew it and accepted it. Writing and spelling were always terribly difficult for me. My letters were without originality. I was…an extraordinarily bad speller and have remained so until this day."
–Agatha Christie*
Dyslexia is a language processing disorder that affects, to varying degrees, a person's ability to read, speak, and spell. It does not signal poor intellect or laziness. Boys and girls are affected equally. Dyslexia is a lifelong trait, like having blue eyes or fair skin.
"I couldn't read. I just scraped by. My solution back then was to read classic comic books because I could figure them out from the context of the pictures. Now I listen to books on tape."
–Charles Schwab*
Data from the International Dyslexia Association states Dyslexia affects upwards of 10 percent of Americans, many of which are not diagnosed. In the past, when not diagnosed and no intervention measures were taken, many dyslexics dropped out of school, ended up in prison, or worked jobs well below their intellectual capacity. Not being able to read like their peers, being teased or made to feel stupid because of it, can damage a child's self esteem for life.
"When I had dyslexia, they didn't diagnose it as that. It was frustrating and embarrassing. I could tell you a lot of horror stories about what you feel like on the inside."
–Nolan Ryan*
Many successful dyslexics, despite lack of intervention or treatment, have attributed their success to having one person believe in them…be it a parent, teacher, or friend.
"My problem was reading very slowly. My parents said, "Take as long as you need. As long as you're going to read, just keep at it." We didn't know about learning disabilities back then."
–Roger Wilkins, Head of the Pulitzer Prize Board*
If we understand the condition, we have the power to help…to be that one person.
Dyslexic brains work differently, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
"Some of our children with dyslexia are among our most intellectually gifted humans. It's a form of intelligence. It's a form of brain organization that they have that leads them to be, oftentimes, our artists, our architects, our pattern recognizers in radiology and astronomy. But they think often outside the box of our conventional left hemisphere thinking. I love them. Our species would never be what it is without this form of brain organization."
–Maryann Wolf, author of Proust and the Squid **
Nobel Laureates, Physicists, Artists along with some of history's best minds happen to have been dyslexic: Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Leonardo DaVinci.
"He told me that his teachers reported that…he was mentally slow, unsociable, and adrift forever in his foolish dreams."
–Hans Albert Einstein, on his father, Albert Einstein*
"My teachers say I'm addled…my father thought I was stupid, and I almost decided I must be a dunce."
–Thomas Edison*
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Winnipeg's $50-Million Dollar Jet Engine Testing Facility
"This is the coolest of the cool," says Brent Ostermann, the engineer in charge of babysitting the 6,000-kilogram jet engine affixed six metres above his head. The General Electric next-generation (GEnx) turbine was designed to be strapped to a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. But before it is, it must face the rigours of GE's new aircraft […]Read more


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I'm an artist in Los Angeles and I primarily make kinetic sculpture (you can see more of my work here). A while ago I picked up a bunch of used electromechanical counters which I was going to use in a piece that I just never got around to making. But instead of unloading them on eBay, I decided to design a piece using a single counter, and then produce it as a series to offer to all of you. This is what I came up with.
I call it Primer because it generates prime numbers. Just press the button and it counts up to the next one. Prime numbers are the only numbers it's ever going to display.
Primer's made out of aluminum and plastic, and rests on a painted MDF base. Each Primer is handmade by me, with the help of a CNC milling machine and various other tools. Even the printed circuit boards are assembled and tested by me.
As I said, the counters are used, but they're in excellent working condition. They all have minor scuffs on them, but really nothing major, and they still look, work, and sound great. This also means that your Primer won't be starting at zero (which isn't a prime number anyway), but some prime number between zero and a million. No two will be identical, but they'll all be signed, dated, and numbered by me on the bottom of the base. Each Primer will also include an international, "wall-wart" power supply.
Primer'll be a great addition to any office or cubicle, and it's also the perfect gift for the mathematician or engineer in your life, or anyone who just likes pushing a button and seeing something happen.
As you can see from the video, Primer's not just a sketch or even a prototype. It's ready for production. I just need 25 orders to hit the breakpoint to bring the price down.
I've only got 60 of these counters, so when they're gone, they're gone. What are you waiting for?
Risks and challenges
There's no technological risk with this project since Primer's already been thoroughly designed and tested. All the parts have been sourced, and the production process debugged. There's nothing I'm doing with Primer that I haven't done dozens of times before ... except making 60 of something. I usually make things in editions of just one or two, so this sort of "mass production" is new to me. The only risk that presents is it might take me a little longer to make these than I've estimated, but I've tried to be conservative. I plan on making them in batches of 10, and sending them out in the order in which people pledge (assuming Kickstarter provides that info). The December delivery assumes the project is launched by the start of September and closes by the start of October. That would provide me the funds by the mid-October. The longest-leadtime items are the printed circuit boards, which take about two weeks, but I can work on other things while waiting for them.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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We rocked a military base last night. Click here for my recap.
Our playlist:
Big Me
All Day and All Night
What I Like About You
Lean On Me
I Can't Tell You Why
House of the Rising Sun
My Baby Lies (written by R)
Pork and Beans
Sunshine of Your Love
Horse With No Name
Like a Hurricane
All Your Love
What's So Funny
Stand by Me
Wishing on a Star (written by me)
Bad Drivers (written by L)
It's So Easy
I Love Rock N Roll
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It Makes No Difference
Message in a Bottle
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We rocked a military base last night. Click here for my recap.
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Earlier today, the Airbus' A340 "BLADE" test demonstrator aircraft conducted its first flight for the Clean Sky "Blade" project. Sponsored by the European Union, the the project is examining the commercial feasibility of using a laminar wing. For the Breakthrough Laminar Aircraft Demonstrator in Europe, Airbus is once again putting A340 MSN 001 into service. (more…)


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Who is Anti-Government?
According to the politicians, vested-interest pundits, and the collaborator Fake Stream Media, you and I are "Anti-Government" if we express dislike of certain Government policies. "You are either with us, or you are with the terrorists" as they are wont to say. Those who question the veracity of establishment narratives are labeled as 'Conspiracy Theorists'. Anyone who questions the motives of known liars; i.e. politicians and the lapdog state-run media, is marginalized.
Astounding as it may seem, we are seeing Veterans, "Constitutionalists" and lawful gun owners being lumped in with terrorists, (Lexicon of Domestic Extremism). We see police and military training to 'take on the American people' in the event of 'civil unrest' (Rex84; NDAA; Re-settlement, Re-education Internment camps) Apparently people in Government know something we don't?
Let's take a deep breath and think about this. Let's see who's who from the standpoint of history and reason.
The Constitution of the United States is the form and substance of American Government. The people who work in Government are not the Government. They are not 'Officials' or 'Authorities' -they are PUBLIC SERVANTS. They take an Oath to the Constitution. The problem is we have people in Government who THINK they are the Government!
However, those in Public Service, like politicians, who take an oath to the Constitution and then use their position to circumvent the will of the People, or seek to do legislative end-runs around the Constitution are BY DEFINITION Anti-Government. Furthermore, those entrusted by the People to uphold and defend the Constitution who command underlings to obey and enforce unlawful orders are criminally liable as accessories before and after the fact, as are those who obey unlawful orders.
Put all this together with the fact that our rogue Anti-Government politicians and their minions are using NSA meta-data algorithms to profile ALL American citizens, even falsifying dossiers on those who oppose Anti-Government policies, brings us to the very sad conclusion that we have the makings of a dark scientific tyranny from which no-one shall escape.
Those who think they can just keep their head down and go-along-to-get-along don't know their history. There are too many unknown variables to predict how things might turn out, but the Establishment has been put on notice by one unforeseen variable: Donald Trump.
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It was an honor to meet with Gov Haley yesterday! Thanks for taking the time!
Governor Nikki Haley had a great meeting with our Civil Air Patrol yesterday. Discussions centered around aspects of CAP and the availability of services which are provided to the state. Governor Haley said "They are doing great things - especially educating our youth about the aerospace industry." The visit took place on April, 7, 2014. Pictured in top photo from left to right are Kim Phillips (SC Wing Administrator), Col Francis Smith (SC Wing Commander), Governor Haley, Lt Col Ceryl Johns (Commander of the Legislative Squadron), and Lt Col Kay Dowling (PAO for Legislative Squadron).
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It's almost stupid to say (or think, or feel), but sometimes getting back into the world where my feet are planted and I can feel gravity pull is an enrichment. Online life is big; sometimes too big. Living without sharing the living has a catch, because I love looking back to remember the smells and feelings of days past... and so I seek balance in this as I do with all things.
I took a few months off from submitting design work because, again, I needed to feel gravity pulling me. I needed to slow down and really feel it. I'm one that can't have idle hands, so it was a challenge - but also because I knew how much potential income I was letting go of. BUT, you see, that time off filled me up. I'm ready to start moving again and reacquaint myself with a manageable pace.
During my brief retreat, a few really lovely patterns were released. First, my Cruz shawl in Interweave Knits Summer.
Next, I was so fortunate to have a design included in Berroco Portfolio Vol 2 - the Hoehne Vest. I love this & Berroco is hosting a KAL, but they're asking for knitters to vote for the piece that will be worked! HERE is a link to voting (closes Jul 19th)
Finally, I managed to have two hats in the new Interweave book, The Knitted Hat Book. The first is a simple lace beanie with a latvian braid band (Thistle Lace Beret); the other a delicate lace kerchief hat worked in a scrumptious silk (Sunshine Lace Kerchief).
There are still a few patterns queued up for release, but my next post will be completely knitting-free and full of obnoxious photos from our summer trip. You've been warned ;)


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In a red-brick school administration building here, parents and community members are listening to a panel discussion about the new Common Core-aligned test coming this year – and, in most cases, venting disapproval.
The new test, Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, "is hurting children. It's too stressful," says Cynthia Curcio, an interior designer whose grandson took part in the PARCC field test this year. In Massachusetts, districts have the ability to go with the new test or stick with the old, and the next day, the Saugus School Committee voted unanimously to reject PARCC.
While most of the rhetoric has been around the Common Core standards themselves, both advocates and opponents of the standards agree that the new tests – which debut this school year – are just as important.
Originally, all the Common Core states signed on to one of two testing consortia, PARCC or Smarter Balanced, both of which promised assessments that go beyond multiple choice. The idea was not only a new generation of better tests but also common tests, so that students' learning could be compared across state lines.
But an Education Week survey this spring showed that just 27 states were planning to use either PARCC or Smarter Balanced, with the rest either using other assessments or remaining undecided.
"The idea was to have something that relatively easily would make it seamless to compare student performance" across state lines, says Frederick Hess, director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. "That's already gone.... Both consortia combined will end up with about 1 out of 3 kids."
Opponents of Common Core have been harsh in their criticism of the assessments, with many saying they are too hard and, especially for younger children, too long.
But advocates say the tests will do a much better job than previous generations of exams, and field tests this year went remarkably smoothly.
Teachers have seemed pleased, says Jacqueline King, a Smarter Balanced spokeswoman: "We heard teachers say, 'I won't have to drill and kill for this. If I'm teaching to the standards every day, the test will flow from that.' "


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Here's everything you need to know about the fastest, cheapest, best way to get anywhere in Tokyo (plus how to rent a cellphone or pocket wifi and other useful stuff.)
Limousine bus
Pros: It's the best and least expensive way into Tokyo if you have heavy luggage. The ride into Tokyo from Narita takes about 2 hours, unless the traffic is especially bad. A ticket costs about $35 per person. The limousine bus serves major hotels; if you are staying elsewhere, go to the hotel nearest where you need to go , then take a taxi to your destination.
Cons: If traffic is bad, it can take FOREVER. And if you're not staying at one of the hotels it serves, you have to get in a taxi from the nearest one.
How to take the limousine bus:
• Go to the bus counter. It is in the arrival lobby, right across from where you exit from customs. it will have a big "limousine Bus" sign above it in English.
• Look at the big board behind the counter. It will list hotel destinations and neighborhood destinations with departure times. If you do know know which one to choose, ask the clerk. Most of them speak English perfectly well.
• Buy your ticket, then go outside and stand in line at the designated lining-up place next to the curb.. The clerk will tell you which one is for your bus, and you can confirm that by looking at the stand-up sign in front of each curbside departure point. Note: Buses, like every kind of transportation in Japan, are extremely prompt. Do not be late. They will not wait for you.
Pros: Taxis still take about 2 hours to get into town from the airport, but they do take you directly to your destination.
Cons: A taxi will cost you around $200-$250, one way. And if there's traffic, it can take forever.
• You can catch a taxi right outside the arrival terminal, across the big street on the far island.
• When you get the cab, give the driver the address of your hotel. It's OK if it is written in English.
There are two high-speed train lines that go into town from the airport: the Narita Express and theSkyliner. They have drop-offs at several major stations, then you have to catch other trains or a taxi from there. You have to buy reserved seat tickets at the airport before you get on the train. The ticket counters are close to each other on the very lowest floor of the airport. Follow the overhead signs that say "Keisei Line." It costs ¥ 2400 to get into town.
Pros: Fastest and cheapest. This is how I always go into town from the airport.
Cons: You have to schlep your own luggage, which isn't a problem at the airport, but once you get to the express train terminal station, you have to lug it to your destination (which can mean transferring to another train then wheeling it to where you're staying or getting a cab).
Trains go every 40 minutes to:
One-way tickets are ¥2400
Here is the timetable
Narita Express:
Trains go every 30 minutes to:
•Tokyo Station
•Shinjuku Station
•Yokohama Station
Some trains also stop at:
•Shinagawa Station
•Shibuya Station
•Ikebukuro Station
•Yokohama Station
One-way tickets are approximately ¥3000 to ¥4500
Here are the fares and timetable
The two kinds of train systems:
• Subway "Metro" system: underground trains, just like subways everywhere.
• JR "Japan Rail": elevated trains (including the "bullet train")
The way that all subways and trains work is that you go through an electronic ticket gate when you enter and exit the system. You need to keep your train card with you at all times, because you need it to enter the platform and get out the gate at your destination.
The Easiest Way To Ride The Subways And Trains
The best thing to do is to buy a multi-use passcard that automatically debits the right amount. Every subway and train station has machines where you can buy these cards, usually along a wall right near the ticket gates.
There are two kinds: Suica cards and PASMO cards. They are issued by different companies, but both can be used on any train system and you can add fare to either kind from any ticket machine. They are plastic, like a debit card, and you can add money when it runs low. Each card costs a non-refundable ¥500 the first time you purchase it, but you'll never have to worry about buying tickets at a station and figuring out the fare.
How to buy a card:
At any station, find the row of ticket machines along the wall near an entrance. Look for the ones that say Suica or PASMO at the top and the screen does not have a bunch of little squares with small amounts of yen (such as ¥260) displayed. On the touchscreen, select "English" and follow the directions. I suggest buying a ¥3000 card for 5 days of sightseeing and adding fare later if you need to. This will give you ¥2500 in credit because the card itself costs ¥500. After that, the full amount of money you add to the card will appear as a credit.)
Using your card:
• Tap it on the sensor on the front of the ticket gate that says "Suica" or "Pasmo" and when you hear the beep, walk through. This works even if the card is inside your wallet.
• Choose the platform that will take you to your destination. Above the stairs leading to the platform or on the wall near the platform stairs will be a map of the subway stops serviced by the trains that stop at that platform. If you don't see your destination on the map, check the one on the other side of the tracks.
• When you exit at your destination, tap your card on the sensor at the ticket gate and it will let you through, automatically debiting the proper amount from your card.
How to add money to your card:
• At any station, find the row of ticket machines along the wall near an entrance like the one where you bought your card. (The ones that sell cards and allow you to add money say Suica or PASMO at the top and the screen does not have a bunch of little squares with small amounts of yen (such as ¥260) displayed.)
• Feed your card into the left-hand slot, face up.
• Feed bills into the right-hand slot. The smallest amount of money you can add to your card is ¥1000.
• Choose how much money you want to add from the choices displayed on the touch screen.
• The machine will add money to your card and spit it out. Your change will come out the slot where you put in the bills.
How to tell how much money is left on your card:
After you tap your card on any sensor as you enter or exit a station, check the lighted display on the right side of the ticket gate as you walk through. The amount left on your card will be displayed.
What if I get to my destination and there isn't enough money left on my card to exit?
If this happens, a bell will sound, the sensor will turn red, and the gate won't open.
If it does, back up and find the "Add Fare" machines near the exit. Feed your card into the slot and select "English," then follow the directions on the screen.
Where to get an English subway map
There are racks of literature near the ticket machines at every subway station. If there are no English maps in one of the cubbyholes, as the attendant at the desk or window at the end of the ticket gates.
In order to take a cab in Japan, you must either:
Hand the driver a piece of paper with a map or address in Japanese
Be going to a well-known landmark with a name the driver will understand even if he doesn't speak English (eg. Tokyo Tower, Meiji Shrine)
How to take a taxi:
• Stand on the curb and hail the first cab you see with a lighted-up roof sign and red two-character windshield sign.
• Wait for the driver to open the door automatically for you from the inside. Do not open it yourself.
•Give the driver your instructions.
• Do not ever eat or drink in a cab. Talking on cellphones is OK.
•When you arrive, the driver will show you your fare on the meter. Some drivers do not carry change for ¥10,000 notes, so please try to pay with ¥5,000 or less. The driver will open the door for you after you pay.
•You do not need to tip the driver. It is unusual to tip, although drivers are grateful for tips if they have helped you with lots of luggage or other special needs.
Having a cellphone for every member of your party can be essential if you ever need to split up and meet again later, and GPS in Tokyo is a must-have because even if you have the address, buildings aren't numbered consecutively along the street (yeah, weird, huh?) But international roaming is expensive, so here's how you get around it:
How to rent a cellphone at the airport
• When you exit the customs area, you will see various counters along the far wall. Walk along until you start seeing the cellphone rental counters. There are a number of companies that rent phones. (I usually use Sky Cellular, but any of them will do. You can research them online before arriving if you want to compare prices.)
• It takes about 10 minutes to sign up for the phones. The clerks speak English and have laminated English cards that explain the various rental options. All phones come with English instructions for use. Don't expect any nice features. These phones are VERY basic.
• Rental is by the day, and at most carriers you can choose between two plans:
• Domestic use only (you can't call outside Japan)
•International use (more expensive per minute)
When you compare plans, you will see that the things that vary are:
• Rental cost per day (fixed)
• Cost per minute of use
•Cost per text message
• If you are renting a smartphone, you will also have choices of data plans (packet charges/internet access)
• When you return the phones before your departure, bring them back to the counter where you rented them. They will give you a receipt, then later you will get a charge on your credit card for the rental fee and the minutes used. They do not figure this out for you at the time of return.
Renting a SIM card or pocket wifi device
This site gives the best info I've seen so far on how to use your own devices in Japan.
Basically, the best (and cheapest) thing to do is to rent a pocket wifi device (which you can use with either your phone or your computer for internet access and GPS stuff) or to rent a SIM card and put it in your American phone (although this only works if you have an unlocked phone). I think the drawback of the wifi device is that you have to enter a password every time you use it. As for "free wifi," they actually have it at Starbucks and convenience stores, it's not actually all that common, and often the free wifi is only free if you're already subscribed to a special plan with a Japanese phone company (so not free at ALL grr).
• The big benefit to renting a SIM card is that it allows you to have a local Japanese phone number (so people don't have to make an international call to dial you), a local data plan (instead of paying expensive international roaming charges) and you can call anyone, anytime, even if there's no wifi. In order to use a SIM card, though, your phone has to be unlocked before you arrive.
While you're in Japan, read a novel set in Tokyo!


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People are getting the 'wrong end of the stick' on AVDC's unitary plans, according to council leader Neil Blake.
Mr Blake spoke out after we reported last week that some opposition leaders had questioned his proposal to break away from Bucks County Council.
Leaders Robin Stuchbury (Labour) and Steven Lambert (Liberal Democrat) said that they support a unitary in theory, but would have to see more detail before expressing their full support.
Mr Stuchbury says that key questions still need to be answered on unitary, including how the council would protect the most vulnerable in the Vale.
But Mr Blake said that the announcement he made was that the council would look to make a business case for unitary, and an initial vote in the coming months would be to signify a willingness to explore the possibility of a new authority.
He said; "We have had all sorts of reactions to the announcement and I think some people are getting the wrong end of the stick.
"With Steven Lambert I spoke to him beforehand and he seems to want more detail, but the vote will be to ask the councillors for permission to explore the possibility of going unitary.
"If we get that we will then make a proper business case and we wouldn't do anything unless we felt it was financially viable.
"We want to improve the lives of residents in the Vale by providing a more efficient service, we won't know how to do this until we delve into these services."
And Mr Blake also said how Bucks County Council chiefs had been less than supportive about the announcement.
Council leader Martin Tett was at Silverstone on the day of the announcement, to herald a tri-council alliance with Northants and Oxfordshire which is at odds with AVDC's plans.
Mr Blake said: "The county council is clearly not supportive, of our plans, they have run these services for 125 years and still want to do so.
"But what's important to me as an elected member is that we provide all the services that the residents need at the right price.
"The Vale is going to see housing growth and it would be good to have all the services that go with that in one place.
"More and more people want a single point of contact and unitary would offer that.
"I think we have proved as a council that we can look at ourservices, that's how we have saved £11million in five years. We could apply this with new services, and we wouldn't be looking at it in the same way as Bucks County Council which has provided them for 125 years.
"We would be starting with just a blank piece of paper, and deciding how to provide them in the most efficient way possible."
A unitary authority is where a single council takes responsibility for all major services in the area it governs.
This may include AVDC taking responsibility for key departments such as children's and adult services and education.
The unitary system is up and running and successful in other areas such as Bedford and Maidenhead, and could be fronted by a directly elected mayor or chairman.


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Gmail 2.0 for iPhone and iPad/
Google recently released a new Gmail app for iPhone and iPad that they promise is "faster, sleeker and an easier experience on iOS". Wired's Nathan Olivarez-Giles is a fan and thinks Gmail 2.0 "rocks". Wired also has a great look at the new Gmail iOS App on an iPad and an iPhone.
First and foremost Gmail for iOS users will get a whole new look and feel. You'll also see profile pictures in messages, new navigation cues and infinite scrolling through your messages. Like Gmail for Android, you will also receive autocomplete suggestions as you search your messages.
Gmail for iOS users can also reply to Google Calendar invites from within Gmail making it easier than ever to leverage Google Calendar in your business, government agency or school. If you leverage Google+ and Hangouts you can also +1 and comment on Google+ posts directly from the Gmail for iOS app.
In our opinion, the best new feature is support for multiple accounts. You can now leverage up to 5 Gmail accounts and easily switch between accounts. This is great for people who leverage the consumer version of Gmail for personal use and Gmail for Business, Government or Education for professional use. Multiple account support in Gmail for iOS is something we've been waiting to get our hands on for a long time!
You can grab the official Gmail app for your iPhone or iPad from the Apple App Store. So, what do you think? Nice improvement?


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This is like a real life story straight from the heart of Erinsborough.
Only last week we enjoyed the massive high of discovering that the next week's (which now means THIS WEEK's) episodes of Neighbours had been filmed in London – but now we experience a crushing low by hearing that the legendary soap might be leaving UK screens following a 'contract row' with Channel 5.
If only Helen Daniels was around to offer moral and emotional guidance to help us through this difficult time.
The show celebrated its 32nd birthday on Saturday, being first broadcast back on March 18, 1985 and has made its way through an astonishing 7,560 episodes (as of Friday). Originally broadcast on the BBC, it hit its popularity peak in 1990, when 21 million viewers would sit down to watch the exploits of the Ramsay Street residents. However, viewing figures dipped in the following years – but remained, relatively, high – and it moved to Channel 5 in 2008, where it has remained – until now.
Now though, The Sunday People (and when have they ever been wrong) are reporting that talks over the show's UK rights, between Channel 5 and makers Freemantle Media, have broken down.
An unnamed source (so definitely real) told them: "The renegotiation of the Neighbours Channel 5 deal has become very fraught and is in jeopardy. Channel 5 really want to keep the show. But the failure to reach a deal is being blamed on Channel 5's new American owners Viacom for refusing to sign off on the figures and not understanding the cultural importance of the show in the UK. Neighbours has become a British TV favourite and it would be a sad day if it were to go."
Yeah you American bastards, first you vote in Trump and now you try to take Neighbours away from us? Consider the special relationship OVER (until we need to sort out a trade deal, yeah?)
Naturally, because this is 2017 and it's the only form of protest that consistently works, with proven results (Ed: check this), a petition to save the show has been launched, by people who need good neighbours in their lives and are angry that they might be taken away from them. Here is a screenshot of it, and you can add your voice which will be listened to by, erm, someone we're sure, by clicking here.
Even Adele has seemingly been showing support, visiting Ramsay Street to hang out with Dr Karl Kennedy:
The show gets around a million viewers per show and remains more popular than in its native Australia, where 200,000 viewers tune in on channel Eleven.
Just because, here's a clip of the Pet Shop Boys' Chris Lowe appearing on Neighbours in 1995.


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Most people that suffer from depression are severly lacking in B vitamins. I think a good multivitamin/mineral are very important and not the ones you get at the grocery store or at Walmart. You need a pharmaceutical grade, but make sure it does not have alot of herbal extracts added in because you could react to them. If you have a health food store, like the ones in my area are a co-op organic grocery store as well, Deep Roots or EarthFare. I think it is of great importance, I can tell when I get lazy and forget to take them.
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