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Who's up for some soups, breads and croissants? For today's Munchy Monday, we will be featuring on Seattle Pike Chowder – with two outlets here in Singapore, they specialise in just chowders flown in from Seattle almost daily, and Kokomama – a cafe that specialises in Korean fusion food, bingsu and croissants.
One would never have guessed that there'd be anything much in terms of food – let alone award-winning dishes – at the Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris. Located within Fort Canning Arts Centre, getting there was half the challenge; if you plan to walk, allow plenty of time (and hill climbing). Seattle Pike Chowder is located within a gelato store called Giovanni L., and serves award-winning chowders freshly flown from Pike Place Chowder in Seattle, USA.
The first dish we tried was their signature New England Chowder, served in a bread bowl which was the recommended way to enjoy this award-winning soup. The soup itself was flavourful and thick, but not overly creamy (for those who're worried about that 'milky' taste). The clams were soft and not overcooked like many other pre-cooked chowders, and the chopped celery added a nice zing to the flavour. The savouriness was well balanced with the cream base. Each batch of chowder is flown in fresh from Seattle, therefore keeping the original flavours intact. The bread bowl was freshly toasted with each order, and the server carved the bowl out in front of us – this made the bread nice and crispy when dipped into the chowder.
The next chowder we tried – they only had 2 flavours available that day – was the Seafood Bisque, which was another award-winner. This time, the consistency wasn't as thick as the clam chowder, and it had a distinctively more tomato-and-basil flavour. Chock full of fish (salmon, cod) and shellfish (shrimp, crab), the flavour was delightfully briny and the tomato bits added a hint of sweetness. While it is still a cream-based soup, it doesn't fill you up as much as the clam chowder.
Seattle Pike Chowder offers 6 flavours (New England, Manhattan Chowder, Seafood Bisque, Smoked Salmon, Alaskan Fish, and Scallop), although the Fort Canning outlet only serves 4 flavours including New England Chowder, and 3 other flavours which are served in rotation.
To find the place, look out for a gelateria called Giovanni L. which is run by the same folks under the Giojio umbrella. The small cafe is located in a quiet, artsy building (the Pinacothèque de Paris museum), so foot traffic is very minimal, which means getting a table won't be an issue even though there only 6.
If Fort Canning seems too inconvenient, they have another branch at Parkway Centre (Marine Parade).
[For those interested, Giovanni L. gelato originates from Germany, and serves up to 32 flavours at the Fort Canning branch, including some interesting flavours like black vanilla and Spiced Chai Tea.]
The prices range from $8.90 to $16.90 for their bowls of soup, while the bread bowls range from $12.90 to $14.90. The small bowl of soup ($8.90 for 8oz) may be a bit on the pricey side, but upsize to a bread bowl ($12.90) and it becomes a very filling meal in itself.
Seattle Pike Chowder
Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris
Fort Canning Arts Centre
Operating Hours:
Monday to Sunday
10.00am to 8.00pm
Kokomama Marketplace Review
By Kirstin Sow
Founded by siblings of 77th Street's owner, Elim Chew, Kokomama Marketplace offers Korean fusion food and beverages. Aptly named Marketplace, the one month old café aims to offer variety and choices to consumers as seen from their menu of bread bowls, pasta, chicken and chops, rice bowls, baked rice and croissants at an affordable rate, taking over what used to be 3 Petit Croissant's location. One thing to note too – most of Kokomama's food offerings are baked or grilled, making it perfect for people who are looking for a tasty, filling and healthier meal alternative.
Inspired by how the military servicemen consume their food in mess tins, Kokomama serves their baked rice similarly to offer an authentic Korean experience to the consumer. As one of Kokomama's signature dishes, the BBQ unagi baked rice was a nice balance of flavours from the Korean spices, melted cheeses and BBQ unagi. The BBQ unagi was well cooked and slightly sweet on the palate, which pairs off nicely with the rice. The gim [seaweed] too added a nice fragrance to the rice as well, serving as a seasoning atop the ingredients.
As mentioned previously, Kokomama has a wide variety of bread, cakes and pastries as well. One of their best sellers, the French Artisan croissant was crisp and fragrant on every bite. It is no wonder really, as freshly baked daily, the croissants' quality is ensured to be the best as such. What makes this croissant different from others though, is that premium butter was used in its production. Currently, the café is having a promotion where the breakfast set, consisting of the French artisan croissant [$1.60] and one's choice of coffee or tea would cost $5.50.
What intrigued me next from all the selection possible, was the charcoal croissant. Apart from its dark appearance, I was very curious how the charcoal croissant would taste like. Infused with a light smoky and buttery feel, the sesame seeds and nuts enhanced the taste of the croissant, and gave it an added crunch as a texture. However, between the two croissants, the French Artisan croissant would be a winner for me as I preferred the buttery taste of the croissant more.
A new addition to the menu, the coconut and gula melaka [palm sugar] croissant combines both French and Peranakan inspirations together. With shreds of coconut and the hints of a creamy and wooden scent from the the gula melaka, the croissant was not too sweet nor soggy, despite the thick syrup. Unfortunately, I prefer my croissant savoury than sweet, hence this wasn't something that suits me.
Kokomama's version of the patbingsu (snow ice dessert) is another crowd favourite in the cafe. Topped with fresh fruit slices, condensed milk, ice cream and fruit syrup, the strawberry bingsu in this case was a great and refreshing way to end the meal. The milky snow ice was smooth and fluffy while the strawberry ice cream, strawberry syrup and pomelo mocha gave a sweet and tangy touch to the palate. The generous portions of sweet and sour strawberry slices too, gave the dessert a good balance that wasn't too heavy on a single taste.
Retaining the infrastructure of the previous owner, 3 Petit Croissants, black and white photographs related to baking lined the walls. With a variety of furniture and lighting, Kokomama makes for a comfortable and spacious place to hang around with friends after school. Alternatively, it is also a good stopover after the movies to have pastries or dessert.
Main start from $6.90 onwards while drinks are from $2 onwards. Bread and pastries range from $1 and up to $6 for cakes. Food portions are relatively generous, giving you plenty of bang for your buck. As it is conveniently located in the cluster of schools, there is also a student meal combo available where you can choose from the hotdog and mushroom pasta or ham and mushroom Korean baked rice with a choice of drink and a scoop of ice cream for only $7.90 when you like and share Kokomama's Facebook page. Similarly, those who like and share Kokomama's Facebook page would also get 20% off their purchase in the month of September as well.
Kokomama Marketplace
1 Zubir Said Drive, School of The Arts
Singapore 227968
Opening Hours
Mon – Thurs: 8am – 10pm
Fri – Sat: 8am – 10:30pm
Sun: 10am-8pm
We are giving away 5 x sets of Japanese QQ Beef ricebowl (another signature dish at Kokomama!) including, a standard cold drink of your choice!
To win:
1. Like our facebook post
2. Tell us: What bingsu did we try at Kokomama?


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We service our family vehicles with regular oil changes and routine maintenance to keep them running reliably. No one wants a leak or broken part to strand their family on the side of the road; or even worse, put their safety at risk. Older cars that haven't been serviced regularly don't run properly, and the cost to replace a seized engine or make major repairs often greatly exceeds the cost of doing proactive, routine maintenance over time.
The same is true for America's water infrastructure. Although there isn't a "maintenance required" light to serve as a reminder, our nation's underground water infrastructure has its own vital set of scheduled maintenance needs to extend its useful life and continue delivering clean, safe water to our taps.
The nation observed National Infrastructure Week, May 14-21, putting America's water infrastructure in the spotlight.
According to the 2017 Infrastructure Report Card issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), drinking water is delivered via 1 million miles of underground pipes that stretch across the nation, and much of that infrastructure is aging and in need of repair. Additionally, over 240,000 water main breaks occur each year in the United States, accounting for over 2 trillion gallons of drinking water wasted and lost. That is just one reason the ASCE organization gave the country's water infrastructure a "D" grade in its report.
Deferring maintenance on infrastructure can undermine the reliability of the water system and over time lead to unplanned disruptions or even water quality issues. Making repairs to resolve these issues is usually more costly than proactive, planned replacements.
Liberty Utilities Apple Valley understands the need to proactively invest in its infrastructure, which includes approximately 475 miles of pipeline, 19 active wells and 8 booster pump stations that are critical to delivering quality drinking water to more than 20,500 connections across our 50-square-mile service territory.
During the period from 2018-20 alone, Liberty Utilities Apple Valley plans to invest more than $20.5 million to replace over 8.6 miles of aging water main, most of which was installed in the 1950s and 1960s. Also included are plans for outfitting a new well, replacing approximately 64 hydrants to support local firefighting efforts and installing roughly 286 service lines that connect water mains to customer meters.
Liberty Utilities Apple Valley is regulated by the State of California to ensure drinking water safety and service reliability are not compromised, and we are held to a high standard when it comes to maintaining our water infrastructure. And, we wouldn't want it any other way.
It would be ideal if we never had to worry about doing maintenance on our cars, because we knew somebody else had it covered for us. That's the peace of mind Liberty Utilities Apple Valley provides to customers, who know they can always count on reliable water service at their taps because we have fulfilled our obligation to maintain and invest in our water system.
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Fuzzy logic, Postgraduate education, Attitude
Postgraduate education, which is regarded as necessary in the field of education in order to improve the qualifications of teachers seen as culture workers, has become more important than it used to be. In this context, the attitudes of prospective teachers toward pursuing a postgraduate education are crucial. In this study, all of the components, including grades, scores and the attitudes of prospective teachers were interpreted by a fuzzy logic-based evaluation for admission to postgraduate education. The attitudes of the underpostgraduate students towards postgraduate education were determined according to the Postgraduate Attitude Scale. The students four year college grade point averages and academic personnel and postgraduate education entrance exam scores were also taken into account, and their eligibility for postgraduate education was assessed by using fuzzy logic rules. The study was conducted with 155 prospective teachers who were underpostgraduate students in the program of mathematics teaching for elementary school. During the study, after the test operation was done with one-third of the data, an 80.77% result of the general prediction rate was obtained. These results were further analyzed in detail, and 76 out of 96 students who were eligible for postgraduate education and 48 out of the 59 remaining students were predicted correctly. The data obtained from the study was assessed using fuzzy logic methods, and this approach has proven to reach more effective and accurate results.
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Myanmar. Burma. Stole a piece of my heart AND my phone.
I'm thankful for the miracle of modern technology and icloud which allows me to access music, apps, and some photos from before. Also, shout-out to generous travel buddies and friends who have allowed me to share these photos from our visit with you all. Not all is lost...memories I pray will be forever etched in my mind as well as my heart...to not forget what I've experienced and seen. My hope is to share with others the situation in Burma and the brokenness that is so real and think of ways we can actively support and advocate for those that don't have a voice with their people, tribes in a country that does a poor job of caring for it's people.
Visiting Burma was not what I call fun. Yet, it was good and needed. The experience has left me still processing through so much and figuring out my place/calling in it all.
I will try my best to share lightly these experiences now, although I would love to share more in person.
I wouldn't consider Burma to be the ultimate spring break trip-unless you don't mind living in dust, dirt, grime, sweat and in the midst of poverty similar to Africa (so I've heard) for a few days.
I can say I wasn't planning on entering this recently opened county (it was one of the only closed countries besides North Korea until 2011/12) ever, even while living in Thailand. When the opportunity presented itself, I knew I should take it, considering the friendships and relations I have made with the population in the U.S. and Thailand and the deep desire I have to better understand the situation so many endured and see some of the land they call home. The only way to legally (safely) enter this country is to obtain a tourist visa.
The first few days were spent in Mandalay (north) and the last few in Yangon (southern capital). The moment I stepped off the plane I noticed the outdated 60's-70's style interior and run-down, unkempt exterior of buildings. This was seen throughout Burma and expected since it was cut-off from the rest of the world for quite a while.
There was a strange eerie, silence in the run-down airport...the feeling I had when looking across into N. Korea...
The landscape in the central part of the country was dry, brown, dusty, flat with palm trees rising up among ancient gold-leaf temples. Right away it felt like I stepped into another world-little to no western (foreign) influence. Foreigners were few and far between. Literally, the entire time people treated us like celebrities and wanted their picture with us...westerners are rare. This was difficult to accept. Also, there was a tremendous amount of begging and everyone called us "money" which is sad. The country is primarily animist Buddhist. They believe that all things have 'nats' or spirits and when someone dies they become an animal/plant based on merit. Many people spend their days at wats/temples praying to buddhas and making sacrifices to receive good things. Sadly, much of the money that people give to buddha goes to the wrong hands and not to the people who need it, not to mention they are putting their hope in idols and ending up disappointed...let down not only by their faith, but also their government.
The languages varied since there are so many tribes within Burma and so English is becoming a foundational language for many. Although conversations were limited. Many people we met had a great sense of humour.
Some fascinating cultural things I noticed:
What pictures can not capture:
Pray all people and tribes of Burma would be heard. Pray for a positive response. Pray that they would be united, their days of suffering would end and they would find true faith and hope without fear.
More than anything...pray that one day the many, thousands of Burmese refugees in Thailand, my friends/community in the U.S. and the rest of the world, would be able to safely return and once again live in the country they call first called home.
Click on the following are sources if you would like to know more about the political situation and ways to get involved or help (FBR):
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Dogs share our lives in a way that most other animals (and sometimes people) can't. They are our confidants, nap-buddies, and bona fide members of our families. When we adopted them and brought into our houses, we made a promise that we would care for them every single day. And when someone tries to break this bond… it is not something that should be taken lightly.
So, when this man was asked to give up his dog by his girlfriend, he posted an ad in the Internet.
A few days later, the guy updated the ad. He wrote that the girl was returned to the breeders (parents), and he and Molly are looking for a new girlfriend.


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Appeal for witnesses after men steal from Erith cemetery and reverse into police vehicle
PUBLISHED: 10:44 27 June 2014
Police are appealing for help after a break in at a cemetery.
At 5pm police were told three men were stealing gardening equipment at Erith Cemetery, Brook Street, on June 22.
Officers saw a white transit van leave the cemetery, before turning into Carlton Road and stopping at the junction with Colindale Avenue.
As one officer got out of the police vehicle the van reversed into it, causing substantial damage and leaving the officer driving with an ankle injury.
The van was later found abandoned in Thwaite Close, containing the stolen property.
The three suspects are white males around 6ft tall. One was tanned with dark hair in a bowl style, one had pale skin and light hair and the other had mousy hair.
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Going Gig for local schools: South Central Communications partners with customers to donate $1,300 to Fredonia schools
The South Central Communications (SCC) "Go Gig for Schools" Tour recently awarded a $1,300 donation to Fredonia schools. This SCC 1 Gig promotion is benefiting over 30 schools across all of SCC's coverage area and these donations were only made possible by charitable SCC customers.
SCC began developing their fiber optic network and delivering 1 Gig Internet speeds to Fredonia in 2017. Fiber is capable of Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Internet speeds and SCC offers this Gig Internet service at the same price as their previous 50 Mbps service!
This past fall, SCC introduced a new promotion to customers upgrading to ultra-fast 1 Gig Internet, where they had the opportunity to designate a $100 donation to the local K-12 school of their choice. Many generous SCC customers chose to "pay it forward" and support our local schools.
CEO Michael East summed up SCC's inspirations for the program, "South Central Communications is committed to providing a superior service to all of our communities and being able to partner with local customers to benefit our children is icing on the cake."
The "Go Gig for Schools" promotion raised over $30,000 across all of SCC's coverage area, of which SCC is proud to say $1,300 was distributed between Fredonia Elementary and Fredonia High School.
According to Fredonia Elementary School Principal and Fredonia Moccasin Unified Superintendent Howard Hughes, "Our Music Program is in need of new musical instruments and this contribution will help tremendously. It's a true blessing for our schools and students!"
Brett Waite, Principal of Fredonia High School, is happy to report the contribution will help support their move to a one-to-one computer access for all students. "South Central has always been supportive of education, and this program is just another example of how they continue to show community support," said Principal Waite.
Given the overwhelming success of the "Go Gig for Schools" promotion and the harmony with SCC's mission of improving their communities, you can expect to see SCC run this promotion again in 2019. They look forward to expanding the fiber optic network and 1 Gig offering in the coming year and are excited about the opportunity to offer this promotion to even more communities this upcoming school year.
South Central has been offering advanced communications services to rural areas of southern Utah since 1953. Today, SCC is the foremost provider of high speed internet and broadband solutions across southern Utah and northern Arizona. They help their communities flourish by connecting members to the world through leading-edge services and enhance their quality of life through innovative entertainment, data and voice solutions.


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Hello and welcome to my blog, Author Interviews. My name is Fiona Mcvie.
Let's get you introduced to everyone, shall we? Tell us your name. What is your age?
My name is Colleen, but my pen names are Piper Presley and Peter Presley. I write stories under 10K under the name Piper Presley and I write novellas and novels under the name Peter Presley. I'm a middle-aged woman!
Fiona: Where are you from?
I've lived in Chicago for years and years.
Fiona: A little about your self (ie, your education, family life, etc.).
I'm college educated, and I'm also a wife, mom, mother-in-law, empty nester, author, gardener, runner, and I also pole dance for fitness.
Fiona: Tell us your latest news.
I've recently published the second book in my Chicago Bad Boy Romance series. Kendrick: A Chicago Bad Boy Romance is found at Amazon. It's $2.99 or free with Kindle Unlimited – http://bit.ly/chicago-bad-boy-Kendrick-Johnson
Fresh out of jail for a robbery conviction, twenty-eight-year-old Kendrick Johnson is ready to put his life of crime behind him. With a solid plan to straighten his life out, he knows what he has to do, but having a goal and making it a reality are two entirely different things, especially when a seductive distraction and former partners in crime are vying for his attention.
Car wash owner Anita Jackson will never hire another ex-con again. That's what she tells herself . . . until Kendrick shows up at her door. Then, all bets are off. Their instant attraction to each other leads to a sizzling love affair, but a relationship between the sexy boss and her handsome employee could lead to trouble, especially when the lure of fast money and the life Kendrick used to live keep begging him to return.
Is Kendrick willing to sacrifice his relationship and his freedom for easy money?
Peter's Chicago Bad Boy Romance stories can be read as stand-alones even though they are series books, and every book has an HEA and NO CHEATING!
Fiona: When and why did you begin writing?
I've been writing all my life, but I didn't write for publication until about 10 or so years ago. I write because there's no other job I want to do. I also ghostwrite articles for clients.
Fiona: When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I considered myself a writer when I got paid for my writing.
Fiona: Do you have a specific writing style? Is there anything about your style or genre that you find particularly challenging?
My writing style is minimal. I don't like flowery language or extensive descriptions. I also write in first person present now. The challenge is that some people don't like first person present, but those people are not my readers.
Fiona: How much of the book is realistic and are experiences based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
My books don't represent my life at all. Nor are they based on anyone.
Fiona: To craft your works, do you have to travel? Before or during the process?
I haven't had to travel. For example, my current books are set in Chicago. Because I've lived in Chicago for so long, I know enough about the city to include aspects of it in my books.
Fiona: Who designed the covers?
Daniela designs my covers over at Stunning Book Covers – http://www.stunningbookcovers.com
Fiona: Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
Not really, other than that bad boys are redeemable.
Fiona: Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest? Who is your favorite writer, and what is it about their work that really strikes you?
Romance author Amy Brent has done really well. I admire that she can get books out so quickly.
Fiona: Outside of family members, name one entity that supported your commitment to become a published author.
Positive and constructive author groups have been instrumental in moving me forward.
Fiona: Do you see writing as a career?
Writing IS my career. I make money mainly as a ghostwriter for clients, but I'm working more and more on the fiction.
Fiona: If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?
No, nothing.
Fiona: Did you learn anything during the writing of your recent book?
No, not really. I know how fast I can write a book and what my writing style is.
Fiona: If your book was made into a film, who would you like to play the lead?
For my current book, Kendrick, I'd like the lead to be played by actor Michael B. Jordan, the actor who starred in Creed with Sylvester Stallone.
Fiona: Any advice for other writers?
Read, learn, don't be afraid to start over, find your readers, and don't give up.
Fiona: Anything specific you want to tell your readers?
To every one of my readers, I would like to say THANKS! I appreciate you very much!
Fiona: What book are you reading now?
The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss
Fiona: Do you remember the first book you read?
Nope! It was probably one of the Dick and Jane books for children.
Fiona: What makes you laugh/cry?
A good comedy on television is always good for a hearty laugh.
Fiona: Is there one person, past or present, you would love to meet? Why?
I'd like to meet the President. (I won't give my reasons why.)
Fiona: Do you have any hobbies?
I love to garden. I have a large shade garden in my backyard. I also pole dance for fitness, and I'm getting better and better at it.
Fiona: What TV shows/films do you enjoy watching?
My husband and I enjoy classic comedy shows. We also enjoy watching good, well-written movies.
Fiona: Favorite foods, colors, music?
Spaghetti, pancakes, almonds, and chocolate. All four are fattening. So I'm careful with how much of them I eat. My favorite colors are purple and black. My favorite music is music from the 90s.
Fiona: Imagine a future where you no longer write. What would you do?
Die. Writing is life for me.
Fiona: What do you want written on your head stone?
She lived a good life.
Fiona: Do you have a blog or website readers can visit for updates, events and special offers?
Here are my links:
Website – http://presleyromance.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/piperpresleyauthor/
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The most difficult aspect of writing, for me, has always been the self-discipline required to write every day, no matter what. I simply don't have any. (Not just for writing, either, but that's a whole other post!) There are a number of legitimate reasons excuses I could put forward to explain why it's so difficult to … Continue reading On self-discipline and self-flagellation
Tag: Fiction
First drafts of fiction including micro, fanfic and NaNoWriMo.
Spindle State of Mind
It's kind of hard to believe it's 2008 already and that Spindle's official launch is less than 36 hours away! I spent a lot of time this weekend preparing the content for Tuesday's update, sending off the last of a handful of acceptances and rejections, the latter of which have gotten no easier since the first one … Continue reading Spindle State of Mind
2007 Recap Meme
{meme in which one takes the first line of the first post from each month and looks at it as a summary of the year. and is a little stunned at the results. NOTE: [My Vox] blog didn't start until March so the first two months are from Comic Book Commentary.} January: In the most glaring sign … Continue reading 2007 Recap Meme
Short-short #2: Establishing Shot
The café is small and non-descript, on the first floor of a faux brownstone in the faceless part of Greenwich Village. A railroad space with access to the backyard, also small, where an old greenhouse roof with most of the roof panels missing, offers a quiet refuge from the outside world. The cuisine is South … Continue reading Short-short #2: Establishing Shot
The following is very loosely based on an Oulipo writing exercise, via my friend Oscar, in anticipation of my hitting the Open Mic on Monday with something new for the first time in a couple years. "Very loosely" meaning I went with the general concept of the exercise he gave me and rolled with it … Continue reading Bittersweet


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Estevan – It's cold outside. That means its time for the oilmen and oilwomen to get out their curling brooms and hurry hard.
Kipling's Annual Oilmen's Bonspiel is Feb. 1-4. For information or to enter, call Cliff Clark 306-736-2641.
The Weyburn Oilfield Technical Society 60th Annual Bonspiel will be held Feb. 8-9 at the Weyburn Weyburn Curling Club. Registration information can be found at https://weyburnots.webs.com/curlingbonspiel.htm.
Carlyle will hold its Oilmen's Bonspiel on Feb. 8-9. The number at the rink is 306-453-6722.
Unity will hold its 18th Annual Oilpersons' Bonspiel on Feb. 28-March 3. Information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/2130225243908949/
In Lampman, they will be hitting the ice on March 1-3. Contact Donald Willock at 306-487-7407.
The Lloydminster Heavy Oil Bonspiel will be held March 14-17 at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre. The number at the rink is 306-825-5494.
In Shaunavon, the Oilmen's Annual Bonspiel is March 23 at the Shaunavon Curling Club. Call Butch Wright at 306-294-8884 or Blaine Sonen at 306-297-2448
Wrapping up the season is the Estevan Oilfield Technical Society 60th Annual Open Bonspiel. It's a two-day affair, March 22-23 at the Estevan Power Dodge Curling Centre. Registration information can be found at https://www.estevanots.com/curling.


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It may not be $476 million, but the Broadway revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" had its most profitable eight performances last week since beginning in February — earning $1,177,086 — at the same time that its star, Daniel Radcliffe, was setting movie box offices on fire in his final turn as the boy wizard.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" sold $168.6 million in tickets in North America alone over the weekend, and a total of $476 million worldwide. As moviegoers were lining up hours early to see the last Harry Potter film, fans of the character — and the actor — were among those filling the 1,424 seats in the Al Hirschfeld Theater during a week when Mr. Radcliffe's face was saturating the media amid Pottermania. He was in all eight performances of "How to Succeed" last week.
Still, the musical revival has room to earn even more: Its total gross was 88 percent of its possible maximum gross ($1.34 million) through full-price ticket sales. As for box-office records, the Al Hirschfeld's biggest money maker remains "Elf," the holiday season musical, which earned a high of $1.57 million during Christmas week in 2010.
Among Broadway plays, meanwhile, one of the few hits of the 2010-11 season — "The _________ With the Hat" — closed on Sunday with a sizable weekly gross of $870,024. With the closing of "Hat," Broadway now has just three straight plays — "Jerusalem," "Master Class," and "War Horse." What are the chances that "Jerusalem" (which grossed a modest $364,136 last week) or "Master Class" ($304,557 last week) now picks up more audience members who want to see a play rather than a musical? And will "War Horse" crack the $1 million ticket-sales club in a coming week, a rare feat for a play? It has come close, with a gross of $976,735 last week.
Over all, Broadway musicals and plays grossed a total of $21.3 million, roughly the same as the previous week, but up from $19.4 million for the same week last summer. The five top-grossing shows, in order, were "Wicked," "The Lion King," "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," "The Book of Mormon," and "How to Succeed."


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Mission Seven:
MULTI-MEDIA - CDs, VHS and DVDs
I love movies almost as much as I love books. I grew up without cable and all we had to do was rent and watch movies. They were too expensive to buy back then, so if we did buy one, it had to be one we all loved and could watch over and over. (I can recite every word to Animal House, Caddy Shack and Blue's Brothers!) These days, movies are easy to find and affordable but I still abide by the rule that if I don't love it, I don't buy it. I can rent the same movie about 5 or 6 times for the cost to buy it AND it's not taking up space in my house. I can Tivo movies or check them out from the library for free - all this in for the sake of keeping my home clutter-free.
I can relate to the benefit ownership too. My youngest daughter, now 6, has more than a few DVDS and, I have to admit, I still have close to 75 Disney/kids VHS movies from when my teenagers were kids. What I cannot relate to is those of you who buy every single movie as soon as it comes out so that you have wall-to-wall DVDs in your living room. You can't possibly watch the old ones as fast as you buy new ones. I suggest you pick a dozen of your favorites and eBay the others. Make a small fortune! You can rent the new ones or sign up for Netflix.
TIP: Send the CDs and DVDs to a Children's Shelter or Women's Shelter. They have very little to entertain themselves with and they would appreciate the movies more than you do viewing them on your shelf! Sell them back to Wal-mart! Wal-mart will buy them back AND pay for the shipping to them. Check out http://walmart.gazelle.com/?_gzl=1
GREEN TIP: Recycle the empty CD and DVD cases. Visit Earth911.org for more info.
EXTRA POINTS and $ TIP: Eliminating Electronics. As with outdated books and movies, you probably have a few walk-mans, pagers and bulky monitors taking up space somewhere. What about cords that you don't know what they power up? Gather them all together, pull the batteries out for separate recycling, and decide what is trash and what still works. Many businesses will give you a rebate for recycled electronics. As for the power cords, try the "single sock" trick from Mission Four. Put them all in one big box. When you need a power cord for something, see if it's there. After a while, you will have pulled the cords you need and can recycle what's left. Don't worry about throwing away a cord you need, most likely it isn't something you use anymore. NEW! Wal-mart has just started a new program that BUYS your used electronics. It's very simple and they pay for the shipping! Check out http://walmart.gazelle.com/?_gzl=1
Next Wednesday - MISSION EIGHT: Deconstructing Your DINNERWARE
Wednesdays in the Simple Life Series are for YOUR CLUTTER (and yes, it multiplies in my home too). I will let you know what I am doing to make simple changes in my own home to clear out my clutter. I hope you follow along and try some of these steps yourself. Please let me know how you are coming along by leaving comments at the bottom of each post. Tell me what works, what doesn't, if you are bored – whatever – we are learning and growing together.


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With Hanigan hurting, Rays promote Solis
TORONTO (AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have selected catcher Ali Solis from Triple-A Durham, giving them an extra option behind the plate as starter Ryan Hanigan deals with a sore right hamstring.
Solis replaces right-hander Alex Colome, who was optioned back to Triple-A after pitching four innings against the Blue Jays on Monday.
Hanigan, who is hitless in his past 23 at-bats, left Monday's game in the sixth inning and was replaced by pinch-hitter Jose Molina, who started for the Rays on Tuesday.
Hanigan, who is batting .212 with three home runs and 22 RBIs, has missed three games since May 17 and did not start Saturday or Sunday against Boston.
Solis, who was batting .186 with one home run and 12 RBIs in 29 games at Durham, appeared in five games with San Diego in 2012.
To make room for Solis on the 40-man roster, the Rays moved right-hander Matt Moore (elbow) to the 60-day disabled list.


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Martina Bexte
BookLoons Reviewer
eing raised on a small farm in the wind blown and wide open prairies of southern Alberta was the perfect backdrop for my wandering imagination and my thirst for a good book. I've read voraciously from the moment I figured out the ABC's, and in every fiction genre there is from Louis L'Amour westerns to Nora Roberts romances. Edgar Allen Poe is one of my all time fav's and whet my appetite for a good "scary book".
tephen King takes the prize as the first author who actually managed to scare my socks off. Since then there've been many other writers and many genres that lure me away from what I should be doing to what I love doing best - sitting at the kitchen table, sipping coffee and nibbling chocolate bon bons - and indulging in another great book!
ver the past twenty years or so I've worked mainly in manufacturing, and am currently employed in Customer Service Administration in the telecom industry. Besides reading, I do some writing, (have actually sold some work), love to cook, bake the odd decadent cake, do a bit of gardening, and try and keep up with my small horde of cats!
Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons.


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The effect of involuntary job loss on smoking intensity and relapse.
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AIMS: To assess the impact of involuntary job loss due to plant closure or layoff on relapse to smoking and smoking intensity among older workers. DESIGN, PARTICIPANTS, SAMPLE: Data come from the Health and Retirement Study, ...
If smoking increases absences, does quitting reduce them?
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OBJECTIVE: This study examined the impact of smoking, quitting, and time since quit on absences from work. METHODS: Data from the nationally representative Tobacco Use Supplements of the 1992/93, 1995/96, and 1998/99 Current ...


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Sometimes milestones are wonderful markers on life's journey, and sometimes they are hard blows. Last week was a celebration as my youngest daughter graduated high school, then came the awful decision that mom was no longer safe at home after being found confused and disoriented in the lobby of the local small town post office...luckily by a dear friend of mine who called me right away.
And also luckily there was a bed available in a truly wonderful assisted living facility...one with a memory unit.
Mom, obviously, has Alzheimer's. She is one of the ones that also presents with Sundowner Syndrome as well. She seems and actually is very good during the day, but the discontent, restlessness, irritability, and desire to wander hit her in the evening. It's heartbreaking.
It has taken my mom before her body gave out. And that isn't really fair.
And as nice as the facility is, she felt so hurt and totally BETRAYED when we went in with her to stay. No matter what we'd said in the past, to her going to Clover Ridge was a sneak attack she knew nothing about. In her mind I tricked her into going in and now she's locked up.
No matter what our reality is, that IS her reality.
And there is no way around that. Except that after a couple days she sort of forgot she was mad at me. She started looking forward to seeing her neighbors and realized there were some church friends in there that she knew already. So she's settling. Somewhat.
I know this will be up and down. Some days she will forget she settled in and it will be back to being like the first day she got there. Other days she'll be too busy to visit with me. That's ok because what I DO know is that I don't have to get a call from the police saying my mom fell on some side street and someone found her and the worst has happened. I know she will be OK and cared for and SAFE!!
I love her and want her to not only have safety, but dignified safety. She will be ok and I'll get used to it. I miss her already. She was an amazing, classy lady who is very much responsible for my love of wonderful beautiful things and especially my love of books. I'm so proud when people comment on how much we look alike.
These are the milestones marked with the tears of heartache, but still filled with love.


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Lil' Wayne Released From Hospital After Seizure Attack
The popular rapper known as Lil' Wayne has been having episodes of seizure attacks, he went through a series of attacks while he was in the middle of filming a music video in L.A.
He was then taken to Cedars-Sinai hospital, which he was released from the next day.
Wayne is working on his next release album called, "I Am Not a Human II which is targeted for March 26th.
But the seizure attacks he has been experiencing, seemed to be plaguing him continuously.
Last year in October, he went through an episode of attack while flying in a private jet.
The aircraft had to make an emergency landing out in Texas, and from there Wayne was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Wayne (Song Engineer) Short Insight 06′-08′
So between a 2 year span, Lil' Wayne literally went on a tear performing and producing a series of mix types.
Wayne was basically showing his talents and skill set, for creating tracks that became very popular and boosting himself quickly up the rap music ladder charts in the U.S.
he at one point was even given the title of 'The Best Rapper Alive Tag', by social groups and the media,
Some people did expect for him to have a crappy record release, on some of the song he did but that wasn't the case they were successful so he basically prove some music critics wrong.
He angle on the style of rap music was modeled a Pop / Rap mix, then throwing in sometimes what seems like an echo auto tuned voice (Sound Device Of Some Sorts).
Wayne was inspired by the late Biggie Smalls, and one of his favorite characters was E.T. (I'm Thinking From The Movie).
So when he says the phrase… "I am so far from the others, I can eat my supper / get in my spaceship and hover."
Yea LOL, that sounds like him indeed…
Lil' Wayne Released From The Hospital After Seizure Attack
(By; Jaye Irons)
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October 22, 2017
Andrew Norlen
Sunday, October 22nd 2017.
I can't believe that I have been in Melbourne for a month already. The time has just flown by, wow!
I wanted to write and continue my blog just as an update of what is going on in my life and keep those that have been following along with my pa...
July 14, 2017
Since the beginning of my work on Priscilla last summer I have developed an intense affinity for Australia. Fast forward to these last 7 months and it has only grown exponentially. I have always had a curiosity about the country and a desire to visit.
However, in true...
June 15, 2017
Don't you worry, I didn't forget about all of you following along with my journeys and supporting me so very much from so far away.
If I am being honest I forgot to write once I got to Europe because I fell so head over heels in love with it! I have been too distracted...
April 13, 2017
(This is my Station for the show)
I thought I would take you through what a typical show day for Priscilla looks like for me on the ship to give you some perspective into what I'm up to…
9:30am - Wake-up
10:00am - Go upstairs to the Garden Buffet to grab breakfast quic...
March 21, 2017
This has been a tricky one to write.
One of those weeks where I've wanted to be anywhere but here.
Everyday on board I am endlessly greatful for the opportunity to be here, doing what I love, yet I am beginning to discover that having so much time to be alone with myse...
March 12, 2017
I live on a ship now. This is crazy.
I am just now writing this today because it was my first day off in about three weeks.
I don't even know where to begin….it all has happened so fast and i have barely had enough time to stop myself and really look out the windo...
February 11, 2017
So clearly I already failed at my attempt to update you once a week on this adventure. But, now I guess I just have way more to post about!
So the week we arrived we actually did not start rehearsals until 6 days after we had moved into our apartments and met the...
January 15, 2017
In just 4 short days I begin rehearsals for Priscilla Queen of the Desert in Tampa Florida with Norwegian Creative Studios. Our company will board the ship February 24th and begin cruising all around the Caribbean till the end of March. Starting April 1st we will sail...
{my seven and a half month buffet}
The Price is High. The Reward is Great.
{ silencing my doubt & taking the risk }
{ a little late to the party }
{a day in the life}
{freedom is on the other side of fear}
{dancing on a moving vessel?}
{Woah...being a lady is hard!}
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All the development of the caster depends on the universal caster process.
All the development of the caster depends on the universal caster process
Universal caster wheel is no longer a strange word, along with the rising of its value is also rising in the production and living, more important is that it can help us to solve the difficulties in the practical life, help us to a more leisurely life, this is the root cause of a rising tide lifts all boats. With the wider use of the world, all walks of life are almost inseparable. Wanxiang casters usually we also refer to as the whole wheel, which means the same thing. As more and more equipment need to move objects need to carry, became an integral part of the universal caster, so universal casters industry to flourish, and become more specialized detailed. Universal wheel is how to from a heap of industrial raw materials into various industries in the important part of this is from the design, production of raw materials, used to talk about, the most important still is the product in the industrial need and determines the value of it.
Of course, not every wanxiang wheel will be so lucky. Since its birth, it is destined to be the best in the group, and the public will always be ordinary. The manufacturing process of wanxiang caster is very similar, but the product has the advantages and disadvantages, and the key points are the ones that have been said before. The manufacture of universal casters or omni-directional casters is mainly divided into the manufacture of wheels and the manufacture of casters.
Processing flow of universal wheel support:
At the same time, it is made of casters. The shape of the stent is more complicated. According to the requirements of the installation and use of wanxiang casters, the selection of scaffold plate is another important node. Different plates have different bearing capacity and use environment. According to the demand, will choose good plank by automatic feeder into punch for blanking, drawing and so on several process processing molding, then through welding, shot blasting, electroplating processing, such as stents parts before forming, through become stents can only be used after assembly. When the wheels and the supporting parts are finished, they are assembled in the hands of the assembly master, and through the quality control, a high quality wheel can be born.
Conditions for making wheels:
The manufacture of wheels is first of all material selection. The wheels are different in different working conditions, and there are some differences in the materials needed, usually nylon, rubber, cast iron, plastic, etc. Generally, polyurethane wheels can be used on almost all surfaces. The materials used in the other universal casters mentioned above are selected according to the different environment of use, and their respective advantages and disadvantages are also reflected in these places. After that, the wheel is formed by pouring assembly line or injection molding machine, and some special demand wheels, such as v-type iron wheel, need to be processed by car.
The birth of a good universal casters, is bound to have a sophisticated production equipment, high-quality production of raw materials, advanced production technology and sophisticated production experience, professional production personnel in the operation, these are the birth of outstanding universal wheel base. When all of these things are available, you will be able to produce a high-quality universal wheel. The casters, whether they are universal casters or full-length casters and other material properties, require high quality raw materials, processes and equipment to produce high-quality casters.


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Are We Scaring Our Kids into Leaving the Faith?
By Aaron Blumer
Nov 26 2018
"We often teach our youth that the 'outside world' is full of reprobate, evil monsters, and that the moment you graduate from Christian school and step onto a college campus or into a workplace, you're going to be attacked from all sides--persecuted, mocked and ostracized." - Pursuing the Pursuer
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SHULA BOWL: FAU Edged Out, 33-31, by FIU
- Updated: October 2, 2016
In a game that saw the momentum change several times, the Florida Atlantic University football team came up just short, losing to rival FIU 33-31 in the Shula Bowl on Saturday night.
After a field goal put the Panthers ahead 33-31 with 12:14 left in the game, FIU forced back-to-back three and outs for the Owls' offense and used a 12-play drive to eat up the final 6:02 of the game.
The Panthers rushed for 270 yards against the Owls led by Alex Gardner's 119 yards and Anthony Jones who had 90 yards. QB Alex McGough rushed for 61 yards and two touchdowns.
McGough finished 15 of 30 for 199 yards passing with a touchdown pass and two interceptions. Owens had four catches for 61 yards to lead FIU. Jonnu Smith had four grabs for 59 yards.
Gardner was named the Shula Bowl MVP for FIU. It was the second consecutive Shula Bowl MVP honor for Gardner, who received the distinction last year in Boca Raton. Greg Howell, who rushed for 101 yards, was named the Shula Bowl MVP for FAU.
The 270 rushing yards for FIU were the fifth most in the program's 14-plus year history and it was the most FIU had rushed for since 2010. Against Troy in 2010, the Panthers ran for a program-record 448 yards. Three Panthers: Darriet Perry, T.Y. Hilton and Darian Mallary each rushed for more than 100 yards against Troy.
"(Our) guys played well at times, but not well enough to finish the game, so we have to get back to work on some things that didn't work for us tonight," said FAU head coach Charlie Partridge.
The Owls' Gregory Howell Jr. ran for 101 yards, including a career long 68-yard carry and a touchdown. Freshman Devin Singletary had career highs in carries (17) and yards (86) and scored his first career touchdown.
FAU's Marcus Clark had his first career receiving touchdown. Teammate Azeez Al-Shaair recorded his first career interception and his first career touchdown. Al-Shaair also had 12 tackles on the night.
GAME NOTES: The Owls ran for a season high 236 yards as a team in the game….· Tyler Cameron led the Owls in receptions (three) and receiving yards (31)…Jalen Young led the Owls with 14 tackles in the game and added an interception, FAU's Greg Joseph hit a career long 50-yard field goal…the Owls return to Boca Raton to host Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 3:30 p.m….FIU hits the road next Saturday to El Paso, Texas. The Panthers take on the UTEP Miners in an 8 p.m. kickoff from the Sun Bowl.


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The following was written by NFPA blogger Rick Ennis:
After writing six blog posts, I wanted to pause to reflect. If you have been a regular reader, thanks! Hopefully, you have caught on to the theme the first six blogs were intended to create.If you haven't been a regular reader, I would encourage you to read my previous posts in the order they were written.
I have received some very positive feedback and constructive criticism. Some feel that I am merely stating the obvious and really not recommending how to resolve any issues. I would like to take this opportunity to address these points.
First, to those who feel I am merely stating the obvious: I agree, I am. And, that is why I am so frustrated with the status quo. Allow me to give you two examples. First, following the fatal house fire in Van Buren, New York, that took the life of two-year-old Nora Lamirande, I wrote a piece that I emailed to several fire service leaders. [Editor's note: we posted the commentary on this blog, and it became the top viewed post of 2015, garnering more than 23,000 views]. I was honored that several of the leaders took the time to reply, but their replies were tempered. One reply was from a prominent fire researcher who, in response to my suggestion that computerized fire modeling be run on the Van Buren fire to show how a fire sprinkler could have changed the fire dynamics, correctly advised me that enough research has already been done to prove the effectiveness of fire sprinklers. He stated the problem is a political issue, not a matter of technology or a question of effectiveness. I agree.
Second, during a recent forum tackling pertinent issues facing the future of the fire service, I had the opportunity to suggest that fire sprinklers be given more attention by fire service leadership as a fire suppression and firefighter-safety issue. The highly respected panelists also agreed we are well past the discussion about whether fire sprinklers are effective. They said the discussion needs to be focused on how to better legislate home fire sprinklers. The discussion quickly segued to other topics.
If the effectiveness of fire sprinklers is so obvious (I agree it is), then why are home fire sprinklers only the norm in two states and a handful of communities nationwide? Why does a two year old die from fire in a new home and no one seems to care?
This brings me to the feedback I've received about not making any useful suggestions as to how to resolve the issue. On this point, I respectfully disagree. However, I am obviously failing at clearly communicating my point. So let me try again: I believe fire sprinklers have, for too long, been seen as a code-enforcement issue and left to the small percentage of the fire service that is considered to be on the "prevention side" of our noble profession. "Suppression people" are far too busy discussing real issues—the latest firefighting tactics, firefighter-safety issues, or customer service delivery method—to be bothered with home fire sprinklers. As a result, the fire service's collective voice in the discussion has been relatively faint.
To resolve this issue, here's my call to action: fire service leadership, organizations, groups, fire chiefs, fire service media, fire service training entities, and others made up primarily of "suppression people" at heart (like me) must start advocating for home fire sprinklers. These devices are a top fire-suppression tactic, a firefighter-safety issue, and the best fire suppression delivery model available.
If the entire voice of the fire service is unified, the political tides can eventually be turned. If we claim to know the obvious, then let's truly act upon the obvious. If we are going to attempt to deal with fire dynamics in the modern built environment, then we need to ensure fire suppression is built into that environment. If we are going to claim to revolutionize the way we fight fires, then let's do it now. Don't worry suppression folks – there will still be plenty of fires to fight in the process.
This post was written by Rick Ennis, fire chief for the City of Cape Girardeau in Missouri and chair of the Missouri Fire Sprinkler Coalition. Read all of Ennis' blog posts written for NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative.


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Kamal Hassan, who participated in Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi on March 23, has reportedly stunned the show's producer Siddharth Basu. The Universal star's knowledge and his confidence impressed the latter. "Kamal Hassan sir answered most questions effortlessly, and the confidence with which he faced each question even made Siddharth Basu say that he would make a great quiz master," a source who was present on the sets, told IANS. The actor pocketed Rs 50 lakh from the show with partner Gauthami. It is donated to Petral Than Pillaya, a non-profit organisation for cancer patients.


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It has been a few weeks so let's talk about whats going on in the political odds world.
A new line I see posted is:
Individual tax cut by end of 2017
Odds are 2 to 1 against. I would lay the 2 to 1 and not lose any sleep over this one. Except of course that I will not get a tax cut:)
I view the odds at closer to 10 to 1 against.
The line has not moved on the party to win the White House in 2020. It's still around 5 to 4 in favor of the Democrats. When I first put the line out I had thought the line should be closer to 2 to 1 in favor of the Republicans. I now an thinking closer to 5 to 1.
For the Liberals that read my site, do not take this as an indication of what my preference is.It's strictly my analysis based on what I am observing.
Flake to win the AZ primary has now moved from 6to 5 in favor to 5 to 2 against. 10 to 1 against is closer to what it should be, and that might be too low. I see no road for him to win the primary.
Ryan still sits at 7 to 1 to win the primary. Earlier I had thought 3 to 1 was closer to what it should be. I think that is a good estimate. Betting against Ryan is not bad for a long shot wager.
Heller to win the NV primary is 6 to 4 in favor of him winning. I do not think he is in as bad shape as Flake but 5 to 1 against would be closer to the true line.
Kasich to run in 2020 was even money. It's now 55 to 45 in favor of him running. I had thought 5 to 2 in favor and now think that is still pretty close.
Control of the house in 2018 was 11 to 10 in favor of the Republicans and is now close to even money. My thought was 3 to 1 in favor of the Republicans, I know think its closer to 5 to 1.
Control of the Senate is 3.5 to 1 in favor of the Republicans, I would say the line should be about 10 to 1.
Now, in general, my lines are predicated upon both establishment Republicans and Democrats getting trounced. Non-establishment people that are running will get the nod.
As far as nonestablishment Democrats getting in, there will be a few, however, the Democrats strategy since the Republicans took over the White House has been an interesting one.
They have alienated, the military, police, people who are patriotic, and many others. They have their base, but as we say in 2016 its dwindling fast.
The establishment Republicans, on the other hand, have alienated everyone. I cannot think of much the establishment Republicans has done for their base or for the country for that matter.
So the question will be who gets the people that have been alienated and are upset with politics in the U.S. I think it will be the same group that voted for Trump and perhaps more as the Democrats move further to the left.
A wild card, of course, is what happens to Trump. A lot can happen between now and the elections. But Trump has weathered so far what everyone has thrown at him.
The argument against this is the polling. I do not give much weight in the polling. I think we are in a unique time where there are many silent Americans that just will not say they support Trump.
Now, of course, I could be way off on this:) One never knows about politics. The idea is to not be married to any particular ideology and sit back and enjoy the show.
RickJ's Handicapping Picks


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Newcastle Emlyn 20 - v – 10 Aberystwyth
This contest between Newcastle Emlyn (newly demoted from the WRU Championship) and Aber took place in perfect ground and weather conditions. Emlyn had trounced Gorseinon the previous week whereas Aber had struggled to earn a draw against newly promoted Pembroke. A large contingent of Aber supporters turned up for the occasion and were treated to an entertaining encounter.
The hosts kicked off and from the start the game was very evenly contested both territorially and in the amount of possession each side gained. It became apparent that Aber had learned a lot from the previous Saturday's disappointing performance as they contested more fiercely and made far better use of the possession they won. In the scrummages they were equal to the Emlyn eight in every respect but in the lineouts there seemed to be a misunderstanding between thrower and jumpers as, throughout the game, too much Aber ball was either lost or delivered very untidily.
Behind the scrum, No 9 Llyr Thomas fed out possession neatly but Aber's distribution along the back line was made difficult by the pressure and physicality of the hosts' backs. The experience of a few seasons playing at a higher level helped Emlyn vary their game with skill and better understanding. However, although Aber's backs lacked their opponents' fluidity and smooth handling, their tackling and covering made sure that the hosts failed to penetrate. In defence, the visitors to a man, tackled and covered very well and earned a few turnovers in the process.
Sadly, in the early exchanges, Emlyn's No 4, Daniel Havard, who played for Aber last season, was injured and took no further part in the game.
A penalty kick took Aber to within five metres of the Emlyn line. From the resulting lineout the forwards interpassed closely for Paul Stubbs to force his was over to open the scoring with a fine try. Llyr Thomas converted and the visitors were 0 – 7 ahead.
Emlyn came back hard at Aber and it took some very gutsy tackling and fine relieving kicks to halt their progress. The hosts' first points came from a poorly organised Aber lineout throw where possession was stolen for the ball to be fed along the Emlyn backs. The Aber backs kept them out until No 10, Sion Edwards, found a gap to cross for their first points. Full-back Shaun Leonard converted to level the scores at 7 – 7.
Honours remained even until Leonard kicked a 30 metre penalty to move Emlyn 10 – 7 ahead. As half time drew closer the hosts stepped up the pressure but a relieving kick from Aber took off the pressure. At that point an altercation between Aber centre Jack Rees and the hosts' winger saw Rees yellow-carded. At half time Aber were only three points down and were very much in the game.
Even with only fourteen men the visitors started the second half well. They won good ball and attacked vigorously. The pressure told and they were awarded a penalty which Thomas put over from 35 metres to even matters at 10 – 10.
Emlyn soon regained the lead with another Leonard penalty from 35 metres after Aber's scrum had been put under a lot of pressure. At 13 – 10 it was still anyone's game, but it was the hosts who sealed the win with a controversial try. As they attacked down the left flank full-back Lennard followed up a chip ahead to touch down. The try was awarded despite the appearance of a knock-on in the grounding. He converted his try to close the scoring at 20 – 10.
Towards the end of the match, Aber lost skipper Arwel Lloyd with a shoulder injury and their scrummaging suffered as a result. But although Emlyn did all they could to add to their score, determined defence kept them out.
This was a much improved performance from Aber. Their defending, throughout the team, and their powerful scrummaging were encouraging aspects to build on. Improved lineout work and greater penetration in the threequarters could make this team formidable opponents for the remainder of the season.
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An obituary by Tim Ingram first published in our Winter 2019 Newsletter.
With the passing of David Way the Kent Group has lost one of its founding and most distinguished members. David contributed so much in so many ways to horticulture in Kent, not only within the gardening community and HPS but in his professional capacity working on fruit growing at East Malling Research Station.
My memories go back to regular Kent Group committee meetings held in his and Anke's lovely house and garden at Hunton. Here we planned many successful meetings and events for the Kent HPS, notably a Summer Weekend in June 1992 at which Graham Gough, then at Washfield Nursery, gave the afterdinner speech: 'And now for something completely different'. Sixteen members' gardens were open to HPS visitors who came from across the whole country. Among the displays at the hotel in Ashford we made one of umbellifers, and it was David who suggested I write about the family for the HPS Booklet series, which has encouraged my interest ever since. His interest in penstemons led to 'The Gardener's Guide to Penstemons' written in collaboration with Peter James, and a talk in July 1995 from the President of the American Penstemon Society, Dale Lindgren, Professor of Horticulture at the University of Nebraska, who was visiting the UK. The excellent cultivar of Penstemon digitalis, 'Husker Red', was one of the new American selections mentioned. And who in more recent years will not have visited David and Anke's garden, Southover, in February to view the ever-growing collection of snowdrops and other winter flowers, which captivate any committed gardener eventually, however resistant they may be to galanthophilia. Several very good selections came to us from David and Anke, including the bold early Galanthus 'Reverend Hailstone' and distinctive long-pedicelled G. 'Percy Picton', and of course G. 'Hunton Giant'.
David always studied and collected plants with that detailed scientific and perceptive eye that underlined his professional life and training at Cambridge University Botanic Garden and RHS Wisley. He made use of these same qualities as Chairman of the Kent HPS, while his unique connections with gardeners across the Channel led to the organisation of trips abroad for the Group. His knowledge and eye for detail inspired confidence in all of us around him and must have contributed to much of the success and growth of the Group from its founding in 1988.
After David and Anke moved away from Kent we still met regularly at events such as the Harlow Early Spring Alpine Garden Society Show, meetings of the Fritillaria Group, and most particularly at the 'Ultimate Snowdrop Sale' at Myddelton House every January. David's interest in plants remained undimmed and was expressed in articles written in the Journal of the AGS, HPS publications and elsewhere. That lifetime of study and enthusiasm about the world of plants lies at the heart of any garden and any society of gardeners, and we are lucky indeed that David shared this with us within the Kent HPS.
Galanthus 'Hunton Giant' in the garden at Southover
We send our deepest condolences and kindest wishes to Anke and David's family, and retain fond and abiding memories of a good friend and teacher, both personally and of our family of Kentish gardeners.
Tim Ingram
Some memories of David from Kent Group members.
I was privileged to know David and, almost from the time I first met him, I believe he recognised my appetite for learning about plants, and was keen to teach me – not in a scholarly way, although I'm sure he was more than capable of doing so, but in a much more subtle way. He would show and discuss plants as we wandered around his and Anke's magical garden at Hunton and, of course, when I had admired a certain plant, a specimen seemed to appear the next time we met. This is where my interest in sanguisorba was born and encouraged, as he ensured that I had large chunks of their various varieties. He would have been pleased that over 20 years later this has led to me being an assessor for the RHS sanguisorba trials.
We shared a common sense of humour too, although this was tested one January. He, as many know, was a committed galanthophile and I a dedicated galanthophobe, so he sent me a snowdrop card every Christmas! I responded one year, following a remark he'd made that the snowdrops were very early, by agreeing, saying that I'd had loads come through, but it had taken all my time to strim them off! His look of horror was a picture, until I reassured him that I hadn't, and his composure returned … until I said I'd just sprayed them with Roundup!
He was great fun, and a wonderful mentor; I will miss him enormously, but his passing reminds me of the value of the HPS, which is the members, and their shared knowledge.
Colin Moat
For many years when they lived at Southover, David and Anke Way were relative neighbours to us at Timbers. At the beginning I was slightly in awe of David, given his long-standing membership of the HPS and his wealth of plant knowledge. That didn't last long though, thanks to his joy in sharing information with me and the warm welcome I always received on visiting Southover – Anke seemed to have an endless supply of lemon drizzle cake in the freezer. He started me on my journey of galanthus appreciation and collecting, and I am endlessly grateful to him for that.
David and Anke Way with other Kent Group members on the Norfolk Garden Tour in 2014
Visiting a garden with David was always a privilege. Every plant was discussed in minute detail and I can recall one time when he and Anke spent an afternoon here at Timbers. Three hours later and we hadn't even started looking at the wildflower meadows. He then insisted on descending into our valley to see the orchids and the grasses, notwithstanding the fact that by then he could not walk long distances and used an electric wheelchair.
The wheelchair with David in it sped on down into the valley at great speed with myself, Anke and Karin Proudfoot running to keep up with him. He was determined to see all the wildflowers and we then spent another delightful couple of hours discussing the merits of Timothy grass, fescues and pyramidal orchids. The only slight problem we had was when we had to negotiate the steep slope back into the garden. The battery on the wheelchair decided it had had enough so Karin and I, with some difficulty, had to push him back up the slope.
I loved him for his determination, his endless enthusiasm, his passion for plants and his generous nature. I will miss him.
Sue Robinson
Like so many Kent Group members, I owe a lot to both David and Anke. It was Anke who first invited me to join the committee, back in 2000 – I'm still here, and still enjoying it!
I will always be grateful to David for introducing me to the esoteric delights of galanthophilia. Our house is surrounded by drifts of naturalised snowdrops, which I just regarded as an attractive landscape feature – an amorphous mass rather than thousands of individuals. As interest in snowdrops started to take off, and after seeing the snowdrops at Southover, I tentatively asked David and Anke if they might like to cast an eye over ours in case they could spot anything of interest. We spent an instructive morning going round the garden, David's eagle eye picking out the many varying flower forms, heights and flowering times, and I started to look at the snowdrops afresh, realising for the first time that there was more to them than just a white swathe. Although they took away a few bulbs for trialling, sadly none of them proved sufficiently distinct to be named, but in the meantime my enthusiasm had been kindled, and I started to collect named varieties, beginning with a generous clump of Galanthus 'Hunton Giant', given to me by David on that visit; he had found it in the garden of The Old Rectory in Hunton, and thought it an appropriate present for our Old Rectory.
My snowdrop collection includes so many happy memories of David, and I now enjoy being able to share them with a wider public by opening for the NGS – something I could never have imagined myself doing before joining the HPS and Kent Group, and meeting the irreplaceable and greatly missed David Way.
Karin Proudfoot


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I like to think we graduated. We moved from "good enough" to "great".
How much thought have you put into the phone sitting on your desk? It probably just sits there doing its thing. What if "its thing" was a whole lot more than it is now?
We moved into our current office in 2004 and we invested in a real phone system. This was a big step for us at the time, but the system really wasn't much more than a ringing phone with extensions and some voice mail. It did its job, but not much more.
Zip off to 2011 and Smart Dolphins is definitely ready for more from our phone system. So in September we invested in a new Shoretel system. I won't bore you with all the things the system can do, but I will share a few surprises: This thing can do your dishes, it can file your taxes and tuck your kids in at night – well. Well, I might not have those things quite right, but the system is Benefit rich, indeed. It makes us seriously wonder how we went without for so long.
I mostly want to use this post to say a big thanks to Sandy at Hardwire Telecom and our very own Jesse Smith for putting in some serious effort to get this new system humming. As far as I know, the transition went without a hitch. I would suggest you seriously consider what more you could get out of a phone system and that conversation should start with the gurus at Hardwire.


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Starting 11 is a new Daily Fantasy Premier League football game and app, which has become extremely popular amongst the FPL community since August 2017, as managers get to pick a brand new fantasy team each week, without the headache of managing a season-long team.
With three Gameweeks in eight days, rotation will be on the top of every S11 manager's mind. You'll want to keep a keen eye on the lineups when they drop and use your three subs wisely. The weekend's focus will be on the Arsenal - Manchester United clash, but with the potential of a Mourinho-led stalemate, you may want to watch it closely and make early substitutes based on momentum instead of building your team around it.
With three Gameweeks in eight days, rotation will be on the top of every S11 manager's mind. You'll want to keep a keen eye on the lineups when they drop and use your three subs wisely. The weekend's focus will be on the Arsenal - Manchester United clash, but with the potential of a Mourinho-led stalemate, you may want to watch it closely and make early substitutes based on momentum instead of building your team around it.
As always, this week's picks are suitable for all fantasy football game formats and will suit most scoring systems, so we hope you find good use for them, whether you're playing Fantasy Premier League, or daily fantasy games over at Starting 11.
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Safe Pick – Mo Salah
Mo Salah was rested until the 67th minute on Wednesday and promptly scored two goals in his brief cameo. He's now on 12 goals in 14 gameweeks and is safely a must-pick every week.
He's visiting Brighton, which isn't an easy fixture, but is there a fixture in the world Salah couldn't score in at the moment?
Differential Pick – Wayne Rooney
You may be chasing goals with a Wayne Rooney pick, but after a midweek hattrick, he's worth a consideration as a differential. With the ability to pick a new lineup every week, there's less punishment for going after form players that may be risky.
Everton are at home against Huddersfield for what will be Big Sam's first match in charge.
Safe Pick – Eden Hazard
The Belgian has two goals and two assists in the last three gameweeks as Chelsea have moved into third. He came off the bench in the 81st minute against Swansea midweek, so should be well-rested to face Newcastle.
The Magpies have allowed 19 goals this season and have only one away win in seven tries so far.
Differential Pick – Riyad Mahrez
Mahrez's goal against Spurs was an absolutely gorgeous strike, reminiscent of numerous goals from the Foxes' title-winning season. He's on 3 goals and 6 assists through 14 Gameweeks with Jamie Vardy finding the back of the net midweek as well.
Leicester will be up against Burnley at home, against whom the Algerian's ability to unlock stingy defenses should be key.
Safe Pick – Cesar Azpilicueta
With Chelsea at home against Newcastle, who average less than a goal a game, Azpilicueta is a good bet for a clean sheet and some points at the other end as well.
Like Hazard, he was rested against Swans. Azpilicueta averaged 20 points in his three previous matches in S11, making him one of the most in-form players at the moment.
Differential Pick – Ashley Williams
Yes, I can't believe it either. An Everton defender? The Toffees managed a clean sheet against West Ham at home and will now be taking on Huddersfield at Goodison Park. The visitors have only scored nine goals all year, so there's a decent chance Everton could get a second clean sheet in a row.
If you decide to take the risk, be sure to have a sub handy in case things start looking shaky for the Toffees.
Safe Pick – Thibaut Courtois
Doubling up on Chelsea at the back is a solid strategy with another home match against a side that isn't exactly prolific.
The Belgian keeper has kept a clean sheet in half of his matches so far this season.
Differential Pick – Lukasz Fabianski
Swansea are away to Stoke, which feels like it has 0-0 written all over it. Not many managers are going to take a punt on a keeper headed away, but Fabianski has been one of S11's most consistent performers between the posts.
Mo Salah, Mo Salah, Mo Salah. At this point, why would you choose anyone else?


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