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By Mary Boyle
For the fifth year, Port Washington's farm-to-table restaurant, Twisted Willow, hosted their Harvest Dinner, a six-course extravaganza featuring food from local producers, as well as Twisted Willow's own farm, benefiting the Ozaukee Family Sharing Food Pantry.
The restaurant was closed on Saturday, October 21st, to accommodate this special meal, which has grown so much in popularity that two seatings were offered: one at 5 p.m. and one at 7:45 p.m. The dinner is served over a leisurely pace, and guests may choose whether to include a pairing.
The First Course was a Gorgonzola Dome; a blend of gorgonzola and mascarpone cheeses served with pears, Little Mountain Apiaries honey, crushed hazelnuts, dried cherries, and a housemade rosemary cracker paired with Cynar Spritz, a bitter Italian liqueur made from artichokes that was complex, but still light and refreshing.
The Second Course was an excellent Wild Mushroom Chowder, featuring locally foraged wild mushrooms and TW Farm's rainbow chard, as well as fingerling potatoes, brandy cream, and a topping of walnut gremolata paired with a Pozi Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
A Grilled Plum Salad with frisee, arugula, baby spinach, local dried honey crisp apples, roasted pecans with a sherry vinaigrette and topped with local Marieke young gouda, from Thorpe, WI, made for a sweet and delicious Third Course, paired with a New Glarus Staghorn Octoberfest.
A seared Alaskan halibut was served with TW Farm's roasted poblano creamed corn and delicata squash puree, carrot top, parsley oil, local bacon, and micro-cilantro, and paired with an Alain Normand Macon La Roche Vineuse for the Fourth Course.
A refreshing Palette Cleanser of Lemon Italian Ice with lavender and orange zest was made by The Amazing Ice Cream Co. in Port Washington, which is a recent venture by the owners of the Chocolate Chisel.
The Fifth Course was a roasted red deer loin, served with parsnip and yukon potato puree and a lingonberry demi-glaze. A little formed mound of locally foraged miatake mushroom bread pudding, which was reminiscent of turkey stuffing, and brown sugar baby carrots were served alongside, and this dish was paired with M. Chapoulier Petite Ruche - a sharp, peppery red.
Finally, the dessert: a warm TW Farm kabocha squash and olive oil cake, which was similar to a pumpkin bread, topped with The Amazing Ice Cream Co.'s Ginger Ice Cream and candied pumpkin seeds - the combination of which can only be described as "amazing." This was paired with a Mocha Manhattan, which had a wonderful chocolaty scent, but was quite strong.
As usual, Chef Dan Wiken and the team are masters at combining flavors, and the attention to detail - from food to drinks to decor - is outstanding. The staff are so inviting, and the restaurant has such a warm, indulgent ambiance, particularly with these large community dinners. If you missed your chance at the Harvest Dinner this year, I strongly encourage you to make your reservations for the next one. My advice: arrive hungry, or you will definitely run out of room before you hit dessert!
By Mary Boyle
The mention of a Spelling Bee may bring back middle school memories, but the Adult Literacy Center of Ozaukee's Spelling Bee on Saturday, September 9th, from 6-10 p.m. promises to be a grown-up evening of fun.
A fundraiser for ALC, the Bee is both a team competition between corporate and community teams and a spectator sport, with dinner catered by Out & Out of Cedarburg, dessert by Sugar Buns, a cash bar hosted by the Mequon Sunrise Rotary, and other activities in the mix. The last team standing wins.
Mitch Teich, Executive Producer and co-host of Milwaukee Public Radio's "Lake Effect" will serve as the master of ceremonies, as well as the Bee word pronouncer for the event, which takes place at the Reuter Pavilion in Mequon's Rotary Park, located at 4100 Highland Road.
Event organizers are still looking for teams of three, as well as two judges, and even has two pre-paid teams reserved for teachers, librarians, or area non-profits who are in need of support, thanks to a generous community member. Spectators are also needed and welcome. Early Bird registration has been extended to July 31st, and registration forms are available from the website: https://www.adultliteracyoz.org
The ALC Spelling Bee's Gold Presenting sponsor is the Nicholas Family Foundation; Bronze sponsors: Aurora Health Care, Inc; LaBudde Group; Coerper-Maurer Foundation; and Sommer's Automotive. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, and donations can be made at the ALC website. For more information, contact Celeste Giunta, Interim Executive Director, at 262.546.0020, or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
By Mary Boyle
Ozaukee County is constantly rated as one of the wealthiest and healthiest places to live, and this designation is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it gives residents pride in their community; on the other, it may make one believe that nobody struggles here, and that is far from the truth. That is why the Family Enrichment Center is so important to our community.
Located in Grafton, the FEC is an amazing collaboration between multiple non-profits housed under one roof. This unique arrangement helps organizations such as COPE, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee, Energy Services, Ozaukee Family Services, Interfaith Caregivers of Ozaukee, and the Alzheimer's Association share resources, which enables them to afford more services for families all over the community.
Since 2014, the FEC has hosted the Gourmet Gala: a wonderful fundraiser that not only allows the community to learn more about the services the FEC provides, but also gives them the opportunity to try food and beverages from several local restaurants and win fabulous raffle and auction prizes, all while supporting the FEC non-profits.
For the first three years, the Gala was held at the FEC, but had grown so popular, that more space was needed for the event. This year was the Gala's first time at the Ozaukee Pavilion, where there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out.
Upon arrival, guests were encouraged to grab a beverage and view the many raffle baskets, participate in the Wine & Whiskey Pull, or get their photos taken on the "red carpet."
One of the benefits of the Ozaukee Pavilion was the ability for sit-down dining. Guests simply dropped their drinks off at one of the many beautifully set tables, and then proceeded to the corners of the room, where four different restaurants were busy making small plates of appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
Appetizers were covered by The Cheel, who served a delightful Burmese dish called Tohu Thoke (a cold chickpea salad, tossed with garlic, onion, ginger, cilantro, and peanuts) and Twisted Willow, who contributed a delicious Roasted Beet Salad with goat cheese and candied walnuts.
All four restaurants served an entree on small plates. From Scratch Catering made an amazing Pork Tenderloin with a Cherry Cashew Wild Rice, while Yellowbellies offered up a dainty version of one of their most popular sandwiches, the O.G. (flatbread topped with bacon aioli, organic mixed greens, Bernie's bacon, Cedar Valley 2 year cheddar, pulled rotisserie chicken, and roasted tomato). Twisted Willow served Marinated Flank Steak with Cauliflower Puree, Chimichurri, and Micro Greens, and The Cheel did Sandheko Sukuti, which was crispy Nepalese spiced pork served with crispy flattened rice. Vegetarian options were also offered at the stations, upon request.
For dessert, Yellowbellies served two different mini-cheesecakes, and From Scratch offered a spice cake with caramel sauce and whipped cream.
Tom Wachs of Fox 6 News was the Emcee for the event, introducing two videos about the FEC, and moving the evening along. The live auction was a particularly fun part of the evening, featuring two items: the Baird Suite at Miller Park for 20 Guests, and "The Cheel in your Ville," in which Executive Chef and Owner of The Cheel, Chef Barkha Limbu Daily and her husband, Jesse, offer a hands-on, in-home culinary experience for 10. Bidding for both items was fast and competitive, but when Chef Barkha, who returned for her third year at the Gala, manned the mic, she managed to drive up the bidding for her item even further than the Miller Park package.
"[The FEC] core values are very near and dear to my heart," Chef Barkha said in a recent FEC video. "They believe in fostering and enriching connections, community growth, and the well-being of the community -- that was one of the big reason I started my own restaurant. This is why I'm coming back."
Aside from being a wonderful evening, the Gourmet Gala truly highlighted the love, support, and appreciation for the Family Enrichment Center and all that they do for Ozaukee County. This is absolutely an event you'll want to mark on your calendar for 2018!
Around Port Washington and beyond, John Reichert is known for the beautiful and decadent chocolate art that he creates for The Chocolate Chisel, which he owns with his wife, Elizabeth MacCrimmon. Long before he worked with chocolate, though, John worked with pewter.
"I'm a sculpture artist, but sculptures take a long time," John laughed. In 1988, he paid for all of the machinery he needed with his first pewter order from Usingers, and a business was born. John has made dozens of pewter ornaments for the holidays over the years, many of which can be purchased in the store, as well as other custum pewter orders.
In addition to art, John is also passionate about his hometown, so when the city took responsibility for its iconic, art deco lighthouse earlier this year, John jumped at the chance to use his skills to help raise money for the repairs and maintenance needed for Port's most photographed and recognized structure.
The pewter ornament that John created, which is for sale at The Chocolate Chisel, as well as various other Port Washington businesses, sells for $20, and all of the proceeds will go to Port's Lighthouse. Unlike John's other ornaments, the lighthouse can stand on its own.
"Not everybody wants an ornament, and this is something I think will sell year round," John explained. "Tourists will buy it as a momento."
John is no stranger to donating his art for fundraising; in fact, he's done it dozens of times with pewter ornaments, and also with custum designed chocolate bars. In fact, he has already designed a lighthouse chocolate bar, which may also be used for fundraising ongoing fundraising efforts.
If you're looking for a gift that says "Port Washington" this holiday season, and a gift that gives back to the community, look no further. Of course, if you're still not sure if it's enough, you could always include a little chocolate.
Although it has taken many months to gain traction on regular news media outlets, the general public is finally becoming aware of the construction of a massive oil pipeline being built to bring crude oil from North Dakota all the way to Illinois. The controversial project has stalled where it is supposed to cross the Missouri River, on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, where over 100 Native American tribes, along with many supporters, have come together to protect the water, both for their own people, and the millions of people downstream who depend on this water source. Among the supporters is Cedarburg native and CHS graduate, Alex Kubala, who has been "Standing with Standing Rock" since July at the Oceti Sakowin Camp.
Alex's relationship with the Native tribes began years ago with his interest in herbal medicine, which led him to study with Native healers throughout the US, as well as in Mexico. "He was even adopted as a nephew into an Anishinaabe tribe in Wausau," said Alex's father, Tom Kubala, of Kubala Washatko Architects in Cedarburg. "He's a remarkable kid." Tom and his wife, Patty, still reside in the house Alex and his father built on Columbia Road in Cedarburg.
The Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL, as it is called) is being built by a company called Energy Transfer Partners, and was originally proposed to go through Bismarck, North Dakota; however, residents of the community did not want the possibility of their water being contaminated; a valid concern, considering there have been 5 massive pipeline leaks or explosions in our country in the past 6 years, and thousands of minor leaks, costing billions in cleanup and untold environmental damage. Instead, the pipeline was rerouted through the Sioux's treaty land, without the consent of the tribe. In response, Native tribes and supporters from across the country gathered at the construction site, forming a camp they've named the Sacred Stone Camp, in an attempt to block the construction, and causing friction between pipeline workers and water protectors. Then, on Thursday, October 27th, a group of around 200 militarized police forced their way into the camp and began to arrest water protectors; Alex was among them.
"I was standing in a prayer circle," explained Alex, "and the police came through the front lines. They struck me with a baton and pulled me behind their line; hog-tied me, stole my shoes and necklaces, and brought us in." Alex's hand was broken during the arrest, but he was put in jail without treatment, along with about 140 others who are now facing felony charges of conspiracy to endanger by fire, engaging in a riot, and being a public nuisance. Thankfully, an anonymous donor paid the bail for all 140 water protectors, and Alex was able to return to the camp.
"We feared something like that might happen," said Tom. "We didn't hear about it until three days after he was released. You can imagine how that felt, as his parents, to hear what had happened."
Alex insists that he will remain at the camp until the end. "They need to be held accountable," Alex said of the police, government, and the company behind the project. "They're basically acting like a police state. This is treaty land, and they need to acknowledge that."
Earlier this week, President Obama put a halt to construction in order to give time to review the project, though water protectors fear that Energy Transfer Partners may continue the construction without permission, as they are contractually obligated to complete the pipeline by the end of the year. The construction delays have cost the company millions, already; should it continue to be delayed into the new year, it is expected that the project will be abandoned. In the meantime, the Sacred Stone Camp continues to grow, and protests are erupting across the country on a scale that can no longer be ignored. Standing Rock has become a symbol of Native, environmental, and minority justice.
Winter is descending on Standing Rock, and the water protectors could use items such as sleeping bags for extreme cold and wool hats, gloves, and blankets; see the Sacred Stone Camp Amazon Wish List for a full listing. If you would like to make a monetary donation to Alex's camp, click here.
"Alex was a troublemaker when he was young," Tom said. "He doesn't back down; he never has, but he's a become a very respectful, prayerful, and resourceful person. I love my son."
Since 1999, Tom "Mel" Stanton and his friends have been creating "great times for great causes;" raising money for numerous non-profits throughout Ozaukee County. One of their great times, Melapalooza, is returning for the 4th year this weekend, July 15th through the 17th, at Centennial Park in Grafton.
One part softball tournament, one part music festival, Melapalooza will host 14 softball teams and 8 bands over the course of the weekend, with proceeds benefiting All My Friends Playground, a volunteer based charity that is looking to build an all-inclusive playground for children of all abilities to come and play together at Centennial Park. The park was spearheaded by Ozaukee resident, Diane Dyer, who is the President of Living Life with Autism. Her daughter, Cassie, was the inspiration for the park.
Event hours are 5-10 p.m. on Friday, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Mel's famous pulled pork sandwich, along with brats, burgers, hot dogs and drinks will be available for purchase, but the music is free:
Friday, July 15th
5:30-7:30 p.m. Some Assembly Required
8:00-10:00 p.m. Dr. Woo
Saturday, July 16th
1:00-2:30 p.m. Serious Jones
3:00-5:00 p.m. Ozaukee County Jam Band
5:30-7:30 p.m. Piano Brew
8:00-10:00 p.m. Rhythm Method
Sunday, July 17th
noon-1:30 p.m. South End Blues Band
2:00-4:00 The Mission River Band
For more information, visit the Mel's Charities Facebook Page or go to www.melscharities.org.
Water makes civilization. People need water to survive, of course, but in the Midwest, Native Americans and, later, European settlers used the rivers and lakes as roads - roads that were far easier to travel through than thick forests. The communities of Ozaukee exist, mainly, because of two bodies of water: Lake Michigan, and the Milwaukee River.
The Milwaukee River begins in Fond du Lac County (there are three branches, but they all begin there). It becomes a significant river just north of Kewaskum, flows through West Bend, and eventually makes its way into Ozaukee county via Newburg, where it crosses County Y right near Riveredge Nature Center. It makes its way north, though the quaint little village of Waubeka, runs along the west side of Fredonia, and proceeds south through downtown Saukville. Most Ozaukeeans meet the Milwaukee River as they pass over it on Highway 60 in downtown Grafton. Just a little ways south of Lakefield Road, Cedar Creek, which runs through downtown Cedarburg, becomes one with the Milwaukee River, and it continues south through Thiensville and Mequon. It winds its way, 104 miles in total, eventually reaching the city that its name inspired, merging with the Menomonee and Kinnickinnic Rivers, and entering Lake Michigan just south of the Summerfest grounds.
Nearly every community in Ozaukee County, besides the communities of Port Washington and Belgium, are a part of the Milwaukee River Basin, which means we are partially responsible for the health of the Milwaukee River. Luckily, there is a great organization working hard to make it easy to do our part: Milwaukee Riverkeeper. There organization has a number of events coming up that you may want to take part in.
From Friday, May 20th to Sunday, May 22nd, Milwaukee Riverkeeper is one of Lowland Grand Cafes' featured charities for their Cafe Hollander Mequon Grand Opening Benefit! When you dine at Cafe Hollander Mequon for brunch, lunch or dinner Friday, May 20 - Sunday, May 22, 2016, all food and Van Steenberge bier sales will go directly to Milwaukee Riverkeeper and two other charities. Help train Cafe Hollander Mequon's staff and sample their menu, while helping the Milwaukee River - who knew it could be so easy?
In keeping with the beer theme, on Sunday, June 5, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, join Milwaukee Riverkeeper and Lakefront Brewery for Barrels and Beer, an afternoon of decorating your own rain barrels, while sampling some of Lakefront's finest, all while enjoying a relaxing riverfront view. For just $30, you get a 60 gallon, blue barrel and all of the supplies you need. Register early, as supplies are limited.
If you love getting outdoors - and especially on the water - Milwaukee Riverkeeper and Clear Water Outdoor has a series of summer Paddle Tours led by a Milwaukee Riverkeeper staff member:
Monday, June 27, 2016 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Fish & Fish Habitat)
Monday, July 25, 2016 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (River Health Advocacy)
Monday, August 29, 2016 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Water Quality)
You might also be interested in the 11th Annual Milky Moonlight Paddle on Monday, July 18th, from 6:15-9:30. This is an urban river adventure that is not to be missed! Bring your canoe/kayak, paddles, pdf's, and a light - drinks and sandwiches will be provided - and float down the Milwaukee River to where it meets Lake Michigan!
Find out more about these great events, and others, at www.MilwaukeeRiverkeeper.org, and learn more about how you can help the Milwaukee River!
By Al Luening
Representatives from all walks of life populated the halls of the Ozaukee County Family Enrichment Center facility this past Saturday. A gathering of donors and providers paced about, introducing themselves to one another, shaking hands and thanking each other for the work they do, two very important jobs to the families of Ozaukee County that utilize the center for the much needed services they provide: Birth to 3 services, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee, and Interfaith Ozaukee, to name a few. Walking through the door, I was greeted with warmth, kindness and a simple request of "enjoy yourself." Probably not hard to do with an evening of food and wine sampling planned.
Rather than dive right into the evening's fare, I felt it best to see what else was going on. Sauntering the halls, careful not to step on the upwardly turned floor lights that gave an elegant "gala" appearance to the whole building, I had no problem navigating the layout, as all areas were clearly labeled and politely frenzied with activity and a hum of commotion. After glancing through some of the raffle prizes and handsome silent auction items, the aromas had beckoned my palate enough.
The Cheel boasted flavors from the Himalayas to the Rockies; a great mix of uncommon flavors in familiar concoctions. The Eggplant Bharta was a deliciously spicy awakening of the senses, that could best be described as a chili, but far more complex than that. A rich combination of smashed and simmered eggplant, garlic and ginger, combined with tomato and cilantro. The dish paired very well with the smoky Chardonnay offered by The Glass Palette, which generously provided all the wine pairings for the event.
Casa Tequila was the next stop on the journey, where an unexpected side of Mexican food greeted the visitors. Surprising Banderillas (pork medallions, red pepper, potato and chipotle sauce) went very well with an Italian Toscana, as did the Chicken Bites with pecan sauce; both dishes were unexpected and very flavorful.
Shully's Cuisine was the third room of food and wine sampling. I decided to skip the wine pairing here, since I was "saving room" for an IPA that I noticed as I walked past the Beer Pub room. Shully's provided a vegetarian pasta dish that was light and rustic, with homemade flavor. I spoke to a couple donors here who managed a donor fund. They spoke about the increased necessity for support for these services and how Gala events like this help to support these very important facilities that are needed by more and more families every year. It was a conversation that exhibited the passion that many of these donors have toward this cause.
As I walked back to the Beer Pub room to sample that IPA, I engaged in conversation with one of the charming people from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee. Sipping the flowery IPA, we talked about the need for a program like BBBS. I shared a story of how much this organization has affected a friend of mine who recently took on a little sister; she seems to be just as fulfilled as her little sister does. What a wonderful notion that giving can actually be receiving in perhaps its most sincere form.
After another pass through the silent auction items, I was headed out the door into the waiting night. The combination of good food and good conversation, paired with a sense of purpose, made the evening certainly one worth looking forward to again.
"Strengthening Nonprofits for a better community, " the Family Enrichment Center, a 501 (c)(3), is a unique place where human service nonprofits share space, costs and passion for serving the community. Learn more at http://www.ozaukeefec.org.
"Big" Al Luening is no stranger in Oz. A husband to a great lady, a father to two great girls, a musician, and a graphic designer; Al may be a Milwaukee boy at heart, but now he calls Grafton home.
There's still time to register for the Junior Woman's Club of Mequon-Thiensville's 11th Annual Turkey Trot! This is the group's major fundraiser for the year, and will help raise money for the Thiensville Village Park and Portal Inc., Advocates of Ozaukee, and the Interfaith Caregivers & COPE Hotline.
The 5K Run-Walk will begin at 9 am on Thanksgiving morning. New to the event this year is a costume contest. Awards will be given for the Best Group/Collaborative, Best Holiday Costume, "Best of Run" Costume, and Best Kid's Costume. Kids 10 & younger may participate in the FREE 50 Meter Gobble Gallop at 10 am. Food donations for Family Sharing and toy donations for Toys for Tots will be collected, as well.
When Port Washington resident, Eric Armstrong, returned from four years in the Marine Corps, he felt as though he had lost his focus. Then, his friend needed him.
"I'd be dead without this guy," insisted Josh Melton, who nearly became one of the many young adults in Ozaukee County to lose his life because of heroin addiction. Luckily, with the help of family and friends, Josh has been able to get back on the right track, and his success made him and Eric wonder if they could do more.
Just two months ago, Josh, Eric, and their friend, Micah Henning, formed the group O.A.T.H.E. - Ozaukeeans Against The Heroin Epidemic - and the response has been overwhelming.
"I felt driven to do this," Eric stated. "I wasn't sure where it would go, but I started the facebook page and it just went crazy!."
The support group page already has over 2,000 members, and their group page has nearly 350 "likes" -- pretty amazing for such a short time, and a strong indication that people are ready, and need to, talk about this issue.
OATHE intends to change the perception of opiate abuse in Ozaukee county, and their mission is clearly stated: To eradicate substance abuse in Ozaukee County by supporting addicts in their path to effective and long-lasting recovery, preventing addiction through community engagement and education, and replacing societal attitudes of apathy and judgment toward addicts with compassion and understanding.
Fundraising efforts have already begun for what the group believes is an excellent solution to the problem: the return of a Youth Rec Center.
"We want to do outreach in schools. We want to bring different groups together in the community and offer performance art, music classes, gaming - to teach positive activities kids can get involved in instead of drugs," Josh said.
The three said that lack of funding, video games and the internet all contributed to the closing of Rec Centers in the community, but feel that people are realizing it's time to "come up for air" and make those real connections with people because they're essential.
"I bring the real world experience to the group," Josh said, "and support makes all the difference. We're creating a family for the ones that need it."
If you're interested in getting involved in O.A.T.H.E., there is a meeting at Tello's in the lower level at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 1st. Contact (414) 573-1597 to r.s.v.p. or for more information.
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Going to school just seems like a run of the mill normal expectation for children. A child turns 5 and he starts his formal schooling experience. While most children may probably say they would rather not go to school, they appear to succeed in interacting with teachers, learning new lessons, as well as being exposed to social experiences in developing friendships with other children. But for children in foster care placement, school can be a stressful and unwelcome part of their lives. The challenges they face are plentiful, from needing to adjust to new school environments, to developmental and learning disabilities, to being faced with other children who live in permanent stable homes with their own loving parents.
School brings frustration, stress, trauma, fear, humiliation, and uncertainty for many children in foster care homes. These feelings can stem from experiences such as bullying from other children for wearing the same clothes, being unkept, and possibly the knowledge that their parents are failing at parenting them due to drug abuse or other circumstances.
An article by Dr. John De Garmo of the Foster Care Institute, entitled "The Classroom: A Place of Failure for Children in Foster Care" states,
For that foster child who has been taken from his family, from his home, from his friends, and all he knows, and suddenly placed into a strange home late one evening, only to be forced to attend a strange school the following day, it is incredibly traumatic.
Children in foster care continue to go through change in all their environments leaving all that is familiar behind them. There is a general expectation of adults to accept these changes quickly; however, due to lack of knowledge of their traumatic experiences, when these children demonstrate difficulties they tend quickly be labeled. Labels such as troublemakers, difficult to handle, or oppositional lead to increased negative attention in the school setting. Children who are labeled tend to abhor their school experience even more.
Changes in a school setting create enormous problems for children in foster care homes. When a child moves to a new foster home, this typically means a change in school placement as well. So, if a child has 3 foster home changes in a year that means they have been enrolled in and attended 3 different educational settings. In an article in The Atlantic entitled "Every Time Foster Kids Move, They Lose Months of Academic Progress", the author found that
Children are estimated to lose four to six months of academic progress per move, which puts most foster care children years behind their peers. Falling behind isn't the only problem with frequent school moves: School transfers also decrease the chances a foster care student will ever graduate from high school.
Any transfer in a school setting for a child can be traumatic, but the difference for children in foster care is the astronomical number of times it occurs. I have attempted to find data on the average number of foster home disruptions a child may encounter; however, in checking statistics at Child Welfare League of America, Administration for Children and Families, and Child Welfare Information Gateway there appears to be no data available. So to offer perspective from my 20 years of working with children in foster care homes, I have seen anywhere from 5 movements to the highest being 27. Unfortunately, I have never worked with a child who has had one foster care home placement which would mean one continuous home, one continuous parent, and one continuous school.
In looking for what could be the solution for foster care children, I came across an article recently posted on Philly.com entitled "Private High School Focuses on Philly Kids in Foster Care". C.B. Community Schools, a private high school in Philadelphia, enrolls only children aged 16-20 who are in foster care homes across the city. The school's promise to the children is simple
"There is one place-no matter where you move"– Roberta Trombetta, Founder
One school, no matter where you live, no matter how many times you move foster homes. How simple but profound of an idea! The meaningfulness to a child who may have been enrolled in 5 schools while involved in the child welfare system; the idea that they can remain in one school is unfathomed. This particular school is in their second year of operation and currently has 62 enrolled students. The attendance rate of children is over 80% compared to the national rate of 60%. The curriculum is broken down into smaller units allowing children to work until they reach 80% competency at their own pace. In addition to teachers, the school employs a full time social worker, school nurse, and guidance counselor. Another unique aspect of the school is its funding– it's all paid by third parties funders and donations to the school, which means tuition is FREE for all students! Last year, 10 of 11 potential students graduated from the high school program.
Bottom line, foster care placements affect children, disruptions in foster care placements affect children, and changes in school settings affect children negatively. Reform of the child welfare system needs to be reflective and acknowledge the negative effects of foster care placement on children and taken on by social workers and other professionals. It is paramount so that the system in place to protect children does what it sets out to do.

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As part of a pilot project launched by its IT department, Prodir's customer service staff tested a UCC solution provided by Swisscom. "When company founder Giorgio Pagani saw that telephones were no longer needed, he wanted to switch the whole company to UCC," says Swisscom adviser Antonella Demarcus. Prodir therefore trained its workforce how to use the new Swisscom solution two weeks before moving its headquarters from Rivera to Lamone.
"We spent two hours training our staff how to use the Swisscom solution," explains IT manager Cristian Santinon at the company's new headquarters, where Prodir makes millions of writing implements each year. "Within ten minutes, they were already chatting and phoning with UCC." Currently, 75 employees use UCC in Ticino. "Everyone is getting on well with it, from the trainees to the sales manager," says Cristian Santinon, who knows exactly how the staff are feeling after talking to them and conducting a survey.
Has Prodir been able to save money thanks to UCC? "We can't work that out yet," says Santinon. "We are already saving time if people are writing Instant Messages instead of e-mails. UCC also enables us to collaborate more closely with our customers and partners." From 2015, Prodir also wants to use videoconferencing and link up all eight of its European sites. "Then our designer in London will be able to show us new proposals via videoconference. This will reduce travel times and costs, as well as damage to the environment."
"In 2015, we want to link UCC to our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system," says Santinon. "Being able to access relevant customer information on mobile devices has huge benefits." The manufacturer of sustainably produced promotional pens is exploring other advantages of linking UCC to its CRM system. "The management is now also thinking about using home offices in places where the relevant solution has been installed," says Cristian Santinon.


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A boy, in this case 16-year-old Thad W. Garner, foregoes youth's sweet bloom and carves out an existence marked by hard work and determination. Garner drove a school bus and delivered newspapers; he scrimps and saves – for college, you understand – and ends up blowing half his life savings, about $300, on a barbecue stand in Winston-Salem. And it could have ended there – an outstanding barbecue hut in a place that loved barbecue. Maybe ol' Thad might've branched out to Greensboro or Charlotte, or maybe even gone into franchise overdrive. But the Dixie Pig Barbecue Stand was just the beginning. For his 300 bucks, Garner got the stand and everything in it, including a handwritten recipe for barbecue sauce. And it was good. This was in 1929, before barbecue sauce was bastardized into sweet, smoky ketchup. This sauce was thinner than what we use today, more savory, intended solely to slather atop pork as it cooks over an open fire. People began asking for it, so a production line was created in Garner's mother's kitchen, and his father began taking cases of the stuff out on the road and selling it until North Carolina was saturated with Garner's Backyard Barbecue Sauce. Here's where it gets interesting: Customers began requesting a hotter sauce. Rather than tinker with the original recipe, Garner, who by now had enticed not only his parents but two of his brothers into the business, developed a basic pepper and vinegar sauce intended as an additive to the barbecue sauce. According to family legend, the brothers had agreed on a name for this fiery hot sauce: Mexican Joe's. But at the insistence of their father, who felt the product should bear an American name, they changed the name to Texas Pete, after the hot-sauciest state in the union and brother Harold, who for some reason was nicknamed Pete. The product sold well, particularly in the Southeast, where more hot sauce is consumed than anywhere else in the nation. And then, more than 50 years after the company began, the niche industry hit a boom. Mexican sauce sales went up 79 percent between 1985 and 1990, due to a growing national trend of salsa consumption. By 1992 salsa had outpaced ketchup as the best-selling condiment in the United States. And hot sauce went along for the ride. "They're both symptoms of people's tastes changing towards hotter, more adventurous kinds of foods," says Glenn Garner, Harold "Pete" Garner's grandson and current director of marketing at Garner Foods. He's sitting in the conference room of the TW Garner Food Company's headquarters in an industrial quarter of Winston-Salem. There are charcoal placemats by each chair and at the center of the long table are three 12-ounce bottles of Texas Pete in various stages of consumption. There's the original, which is still made pretty much the same way it has been for 70 years, and two newer blends – one with a touch of garlic, and another that is about three times hotter. It's a casual Friday in the office, and Garner, 35, wears a guayabera shirt, distressed designer jeans and comfortable loafers. But he still speaks boardroom lingo fluently. "We've more or less stuck to our core competence: our hot sauce," he says. "[The garlic sauce] came as a response to our food service customers that wanted to switch to Texas Pete but needed a hot sauce with garlic. And then, some of our regular customers who loved Texas Pete were asking us, 'When are you gonna come out with a hotter one?'" In relation to the overall hot sauce market – and there are hundreds of brands in the US alone – Texas Pete is considered rather mild. It is made from the cayenne pepper, which is actually slightly hotter than the tabasco pepper and way hotter than the jalape-o, but is aged and rendered in such a way as to temper the capsaicin. Capsaicin is what makes hot sauce hot, makes the nerves on your tongue tingle and dance. It is technically an irritant, and besides making your chicken wings taste delicious, capsaicinoids are used to treat shingles, cancer and strokes, applied as a topical anesthetic and act as the main ingredient in pepper spray. Here's how it works: Capsaicin triggers trigeminal cells, pain receptors in the mouth, nose and throat that react biochemically as if they've been exposed to heat or abrasive damage. That's where the burn comes from. Different peppers have different levels of capsaicin; the habanero is hotter than a Bahamian pepper, which in turn is hotter than a Thai pepper. The naga jolokia pepper, a chile from India, is reputed to be the hottest in the world, measuring 855,000 to 1 million Scoville units. And a few words about the Scoville scale, or the Scoville Organoleptic Test, a neat little piece of pseudoscience developed in 1912 for Parke Davis pharmaceuticals by a man named Wilbur Scoville. Scoville blended ground chilis with sugar water in varying levels of dilution and had subjects drink the water, registering the dilution point at which the mixture no longer burned the subjects' mouths, giving it a Scoville rating. Pure capsaicin measures 16 million Scoville units; police-grade pepper spray rates 5.3 million. Commercial hot sauces top out at around 1.5 million. The hotter Texas Pete blend goes at about 3,000, while the original carries from 700 to 1,000 Scoville units. I've got a few bottles in front of me now: the original, the hotter version and the one infused with garlic. I've also got an egg sandwich with bacon and Swiss cheese on an English muffin. It's a magnificent pairing. I'm familiar with the original Texas Pete's, and I dump a teaspoon or so on a corner of the sandwich. Then I take a bite. The sauce is thick, but not too, and a pepper flavor comes through with a soft, lingering bite. The garlic version tastes a bit more vinegary, but that could be my imagination. Also, it carries a subtle garlic flavor and that same soft afterburn. A teaspoon of the hotter hot sauce is a darker shade of red, with a slightly thinner viscosity. A taste brings the heat to the back of my throat and my soft palate; the pepper flavor comes across initially but it is quickly obliterated by the heat. As a control, I take a bite of sandwich without sauce. It's disappointing. I cover the rest of it with the original blend and take it down. "The single best retail skew is probably the twelve-ounce, original Texas Pete hot sauce," Garner says, "but the wing sauce is running a close second." There are a few other products in the catalog: canned chili and chili sauce, and also a line of jams, jellies and preserves that the company began to manufacture in the '40s at the behest of Ft. Bragg for their mess halls. But here it's mostly about the sauce – the hot sauces, of course, and the original barbecue sauce, which is sold mostly for commercial foodservice. Plus they make Worcestershire sauce, honey mustard, seafood cocktail sauce, a green pepper sauce (which is little more than tabasco peppers suspended in vinegar) and Buffalo wing sauce. The wing sauce sales tap into culinary legend as well. Their story goes back to Buffalo, NY, of course, in the mid 1960s when, depending on who you believe, either the Anchor Bar or John Young's Wings & Things began frying the cheap cuts, soaking them in hot sauce and butter and then serving them with celery and bleu cheese dressing. Soon every bar in Buffalo was serving them, and by the 1970s wing joints began cropping up in Boston and south Florida, brought down by retired snowbirds. In 1980 the national food press began to spread the Buffalo wing's notoriety through articles and recipes. By 1983, the first Hooter's was operating in Clearwater, Fla. And according to Garner, it was Garner Food Co. sales manager Jim Frank who brought chicken wings to the South. It's a natural fit. The South loves its chicken, particularly when it's fried. And spicy food has always played a large role in Southern cuisine. Frank set up a series of meetings with Dominic Bellisimo, owner of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo. These were the planning stages of a marketing blitz. "The first thing we did, we started putting a wing sauce recipe on our hot sauce bottle," Garner says, in the early '80s. "We came out with a wing sauce by the mid-eighties, and by the late eighties every restaurant in town had wings on their appetizer menu. Now, of course, there are a dozen different chains devoted to nothing but wings." Food trends come, but rarely do they completely go. The hot sauce boom of the late '80s lives on in flavored chips, websites, trade journals and merchandise. There are vestiges of it in the '90s wasabi craze and the current fascination with exotic curries. Spicy chicken wings, gourmet salsas and blackening seasoning will be with us always. And hot sauce itself, the pure unadulterated heat, has cemented its position on the American condiment table.
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Pork Belly, Tenderstem Broccoli, Mash, Nduja Croquette, Apple Sauce, Sage and Onion Jus.
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New dishes from our Chef Simon Davies
Check out one of our new dishes from our Chef Simon Davies.
Week Day Meal Deals
Why not soak up the sun and tuck in to one of this week's tasty specials.
Fundraising for the Gorran Bus
The Gorran Jnr Rowing Team
Sneak Peeks For May
May is one of my favourite times of the year, the sun is shining The Birds are tweeting, and the gardens are looking spritely, and all of our favourite ingredients are starting to flourish. For the new menu well be looking at ingredients such as Rhubarb, Garden Peas, asparagus, even some early crops of strawberries.
Now comes the exciting part when we get all these amazing ingredients out on the table and pair them with the freshest fish and locally sourced meats to create something magical. Dishes will be toughly scrutinised many times before they reach the table.
A dish to look out for will be spring minestrone, championing some of the best ingredients in the county. We will be talking to our friends at West Country Fruit Sales, and will be using products from Canara Farm to help us formulate our menus .


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Let us introduce you to A stunning four bedroom Penthouse
On the top floor of this beautiful new development of twenty one apartments in Montriond, a four bedroom duplex Penthouse apartment
A four bedroom Penthouse located in this excellent new development in the Montriond area of Morzine. This off plan apartment has a wide choice of high quality internal fixtures and finishes to create a truly bespoke ski apartment.
FSA123 – B302 is a top floor dual aspect penthouse apartment of 119.56 msq, with two large balconies of 19.88 and 14.08msq . The apartment has four bedrooms over two levels, three bathrooms/shower rooms and separate WC. In addition there is a further 18.27 msq of useful 'bonus space' under 1.8 m high. The open plan living room and kitchen of 43 msq has roof lights and large opening doors onto the balcony. This is a very well specified, spacious family apartment.
The apartments are situated in two well designed residences to be finished in old wood and stone, with balconies and terraces. Wherever possible traditional local materials will be used, and the development sits beautifully positioned to benefit from the sun and mountain views. Each residence has a lift, and each apartment benefits from a ski locker, cellar and parking.
The Location is excellent – read our description below and the wonderfully evocative film of Lac Montriond to see just some of the benefits of this glorious Alpine Village.
This development is just 10 minutes by bus/car from the Ardent telecabin. The free ski bus route goes through Montriond and there's a bus stop 2 minute walk from the development. These buses run frequently back and forth thought-out the winter. The drive down past the lake is full of stunning views of the valley, and with the lack of traffic, the fastest way to get to the telecabin and the slopes. With the Ardent telecabin taking you up to Linderets plateau, from here you can access the whole of the Porte du Soleil.
It is a 5 minute walk from the apartments to the center of Montriond. Montriond has a school, medical centre, 'Morzine Source' award winning best bar 'La Marmotte' (three years running), and the best Pizza in the valley (in our humble opinion). The weekly market is home to traditional butchers, fishmongers and grocers selling local produce such as tasty cheeses and fine meats. The village is very pretty not least because of the abundance of sunshine it receives, and the gorgeous views. For those looking at a night out in the neighbouring town of Morzine, taxi services are readily available or 35 min (2.7 km) walk from Montriond to Morzine's centre.
Lac Montriond is a a summer paradise, and very close to this development. For more information, see our journal post here or watch the film below.
The development is located in a quiet area, yet within walking distance of local amenities and ski bus stop
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In a major step towards easing availability of train tickets, the Indian Railways will soon start disbursing tickets of the general class from banks. The railway board had started working on this in August 2016 and the initiative is said to be in its final stages now. The Indian Railways and the State Bank of India are in constant touch to work out the modalities for this.
The project will reach its final satges by April 2017 after which a trial run will begin soon. Popular Videos 01:28 T20 Blind World Cup 2017: India hammer Australia, win by 128 runs 00:42 EC announces allwomen polling stations for upcoming Assembly polls; Watch Video 01:01 PM Modi meets participants of Republic day, Watch Video The Indian Railways is considering two options for this new initiative. One is to make tickets available to the travelers by installing an automated vending machine in the bank premises. And the other is to make changes in the ATM and link them with railway's ticket distribution system.
Railways has said that this would make procuring tickets very convienient. Railways is expecting that crowd outside ticket counters to reduce drastically after this. Travelers will also be freed from hassles of standing in long queues. Similar initiatives to reduce hassle: The Mango post office in Jamshedpur has already been selling general tickets for the last five years. Tickets can also be purchased from bus stand in Mango from a counter opened by railways. In Tata nagar railway station, there are two CoATVMs installed from which general tickets can be purchased using notes, coins and smart cards. Over 15, 000 general tickets are sold in Tata nagar daily. Over 500 tickets are made available through post office and bus stand in Mango, and close to 150 tickets are disbused through CoATVMs.


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If a dlopen-ed shared module registers an atexit function and is then
dlclose-d, the main() function will crash after its return, because the
function is no longer in memory when it gets called.
IMNSHO Whilst a blinkered view of atexit functionality will say "Yes,
that's correct", it goes against the intent of using dlopen & dlclose to
DYNAMICALLY load and unload modules; dlclose should perform the functions
from atexit calls made within the loaded module.
$rpm -qa | grep libc
$uname -a
Linux ws2.rsctech.net 2.2.16-22smp #1 SMP Tue Aug 22 16:39:21 EDT 2000
i686 unknown
This has been registered as libc/2092 with gnu.org, but nothing seems to
have happened with it there - it might have gone to dev/null because they
expect all libc bugs to be reported here.
I have a tar file with self-contained example of this (Is there an option
to attach this somewhere?)
Created attachment 10640 [details]
tar of 3 .cpp files & a script_both to demonstrate problem
atexit semantics cannot be changed.
Have a look at __cxa_atexit and __cxa_finalize functions though, they are
exactly what you're looking on.
g++ even uses them instead of atexit if you pass it -fuse-cxa-atexit option.
Your answer may be technically correct, but is tantalisingly useless, because:
- "info glibc" has no reference to __cxa_atexit.
- in /usr/include, "grep -r _atexit *" just finds g_atexit.
- "info g++", "man g++" have no reference to -fuse-cxa-atexit option,
although ...
- "g++ -v --help" mentions it to use __cxa_atexit to register destructors; this
is not quite what I had in mind.
- I do not wish to code an atexit in a dlopen-ed module, but I have ported
applications that crash because atexit is are compiled into modules like
libdb2.so - ready-made and no source to hand. I have tried to use "ld --wrap
atexit"; ironically, this works for non-dynamic loading (when it isn't needed),
but is ignored for dlopen-ed modules (when it's needed).
Also, your "atexit semantics cannot be changed" is misleading, and indicates a
lack of understanding on how standards evolve.
To summarise, I am unable to use ANY of the information you have given to me.
I'm sorry that I am so ignorant about Linux, but I need to know how I may turn
your statements into something useful, as the avenues I usually use fail to
corroborate your comments. Indeed, it appears to me that someone has chosen a
rather inelegant solution to an obvious problem, and hidden it away.
Is there someone else more experienced that I could get in touch with? Although
somewhat inexperienced with Linux, I have a wealth of experience writing
compilers, run-time linkers and operating systems drivers, as well as the more
mundane applications stuff.
Note that my email address is about to change to email@example.com (from
XYZZY? PLUGH? What magic word must I utter, what hurdles must I jump in order
to make contact with someone who knows what they're talking about? This is very
Having looked at the __cxa_atexit interface, I have some ideas that may (or may
not!) be feasible to resolve the atexit/DSO issue, that I could discuss with
someone who understands loader routines.
Incidentally, Ulrich Drepper has contacted me re gnats libc/2092, but his
comments also show me that he too has failed to grasp the differences between a
compiler, linker and loader, and so what libc is about. I've also discovered
that he is responsible for maintaining libc!
I have found further information which confirms to me that the earlier answer
you gave was wrong; I'll quote two of them here:
There is an interesting comment at
http://reality.sgi.com/dehnert_engr/cxx/abi.html (C++ ABI for IA-64 (Draft)
Revised 17 November 2000), section 188.8.131.52-B, last sentence: "No user interface
to __cxa_atexit is supported, so the user is not able to register an atexit
function with a parameter or a home DSO."
Also, at http://www.gnu.org/software/libc/FAQ.html , 3.12 states "ISO C states
that identifiers beginning with an underscore are internal to the libc. An
application program normally shouldn't use those internal interfaces (there are
exceptions, e.g. __ivaliduser). If a program uses these interfaces, it's
broken. These internal interfaces might change between glibc releases or
dropped completely"
Is __cxa_atexit an exception also?
Ulrich Drepper actually changed atexit semantics and it is pending review
by the standard comittees. The next atexit is present in glibc-2.2.2-7 in rawhide.


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The Northern Blues' six-match winning streak has come to an end at the hands of the Werribee Tigers at Ikon Park today.
After a fast start, the Blues were left to rue disappointing second and third quarters, ultimately succumbing to a 15. 13. (103) to 18. 9. (117) defeat.
The Blues burst out of the blocks to begin the game in what was a high-scoring first quarter, as 11 goals were shared split 7-4 in favour of the Blues.
A late goal through Majak Daw brought the margin back, but a quick start — including a goal in the opening seconds to Kristian Jaksch — saw the Blues take a 22-point lead into the first change.
Kristian Jaksch with a quick goal for @NBluesFC! They get the first of the match. #PJVFL pic.twitter.com/M204Cr5fF0— 7VFL (@7VFL) June 17, 2017
An early goal in the second quarter from Sam Kerridge gave the Blues their biggest lead of the match, but from there the in-form Tigers responded as the Blues knew they would.
Werribee forced itself back into the contest, kicking the last four goals on the second term including one in the shadows of half-time to take a one-point lead into the main break.
Following half-time, the Blues were also two pivotal players down on the bench, with ruckmen Andrew Phillips and Daniel Gorringe both unable to return to the field through injury.
The Blues struggled to quell the offensive movement of the Tigers in the third quarter, who opened up what was ultimately a game-winning lead into the final change.
After a goal-for-goal start following the resumption of play, another four-goal run for Werribee saw it lead by 21 points.
Eighteen inside 50s for the Tigers to Northern's eight led to a seven-goal-to-three term in favour of the travelling side to leave Northern a mammoth task in the final term.
Blues livewire Jarrod Pickett tried to spark his side into life after a courageous mark and goal in the first minute of the last quarter gave the Blues a sniff.
However, missed opportunities late left the Blues to rue what might have been, as despite a spirited end to the match Werribee held its nerve to win by 17 points.
Nick Graham again battled manfully in the heart of midfield with 28 disposals and two goals, while Rhys Palmer also continued his fine VFL form with 29 disposals and two goals.
The Northern Blues will look to return to winning ways next weekend when they head to Punt Road Oval on Sunday at midday to take on Richmond.
Northern Blues: Jaksch 3, Graham 2, Palmer 2, Pickett 2, Gallucci, Kerridge, Lebois, McKay, Phillips, Russell
Northern Blues: White, Palmer, O'Shea, Graham, Kerridge, Pickett
DISPOSALS: Palmer 29, Graham 28, Kerridge 24, White 24, O'Shea 22, Byrne 18, Pickett 17. #WeMarchNorth #PJVFL— Northern Blues FC (@NBluesFC) June 17, 2017


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As you sit down with a cup of your favorite warm or cold beverage and move around quite a few times to reach the ultimate comfort zone; I pose a question, what is comfort?
Comfort according to the dictionary is a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint. What the dictionary does not tell us is how comfortable it becomes to be uncomfortable for the sake of another human being. From the very moment you find out you are expecting things within you begin to change. You are first filled with the excitement of the idea of having an innocent child in your arms. Thoughts like, is this really happening, run through your pores. Wow, a baby! That peace and gentle grin kicks in and no one knows the reason why you are walking around with such a peaceful grin but you. People begin to wonder what is different about you, and on the inside you are dying to yell it from the rooftops: I am pregnant! Yet the time is too soon to share the news, and the waiting begins… The first doctor appointment to confirm the great news finally arrives after what seems like and endless amount of time. You walk out of that appointment with a checklist of things you must now go buy to make sure your growing baby is comfortable. First stop, the drug store for a pill crusher! Those prenatal vitamins are huge but you know you have to drink them in order for the baby to grow strong and healthy. Second stop, mom's house for some spoiling. You begin to share the news with your closest family members but the doctor says we still have to wait for the first trimester to be over to share it with the world. You wonder 12 weeks is a long time but to your surprise it happens in the blink of an eye. Now during that time you begin to wonder: am I ready for this? You begin to make the necessary changes in your diet, environment and attitude to make the next 12 weeks the most comfortable for your baby. The planning begins. Comfortable clothes, shoes, pillows etc…You say things to yourself like "I have to make sure the baby is comfortable." As we begin to become uncomfortable, we do everything is our power to make sure the baby is comfortable at any cost. Our desire to care for and protect our children is something we are born with and are completely unaware of until we see the first signs pregnancy.
Once you get a glimpse of the baby, taking your prenatal vitamins becomes a bit more enjoyable as you realize how strong the baby is growing with every passing minute. Now the 12 weeks are over, the morning sickness subsided and you are not as tired as you were in the first trimester. You did it! It's time to move on to the second trimester, everyone around you notices your glow and you are free to say I am pregnant! By now you have a stack of books next to your nightstand trying to help you understand what in the world is going to happen next. Carrying and showing off the sonogram pictures becomes an event you look forward to almost daily. As a proud and growing mama you begin to show the world the beautiful wonder inside of you. Realizing that you, for the first time in your life are comfortable in your body (even though you are growing) becomes a treasure.
Enjoy, embrace, and fall in love all over again with the gift of motherhood and the art of being joyfully uncomfortable.
Written by Lluvya Jagtiani: Mom of two beautiful girls, Homeschooler and Blogger


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Pac-Rim entered the South Pacific market with the goal of providing South Pacific Islanders with a dependable source for lumber and building materials on the West Coast of the United States. Our strong relationships with manufacturers and distributors and our low overhead allow us to save our customers money.
We handle a full line of building materials from the ground up through the interior finish items. If you provide us with a detailed materials list, we will issue a quote that includes freight costs to the South Pacific. We have the ability to supply both large and small projects and strive to be your one-stop supplier from the United States to Tahiti, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji.
Transit Times
Currently vessels depart Seattle for the South Pacific every two weeks. Average transit times vary by port.
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Pago Pago
21 days from Seattle.
Nuku-alofa, Suva and Lautoka
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Lovely 1 Bed home swap in London, England
I have a lovely split level one bedroom apartment in Highgate, a nice area of North London. 10 minutes walk to historic Highgate'village', 5 minutes walk to the tube station and 20 minutes by tube to the West End.
The apartment has a new bathroom and is well furnished with washing machine, stereo, tv and internet access.
Type of home swap
- Home Exchange
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- Non smokers only
- Washer / Drier
- Internet / WiFi
- Walking
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From: Sun Sentinel
Palm Beach County deputies are hunting for a man who robbed a psychic center in Delray Beach.
On Feb. 5, a suspect entered the Psychic Center, located in the 3300 block of Federal Hwy, Delray Beach and committed an armed robbery. During the robbery the suspect forced three women and an autistic child to lie down on the floor.
The victims describe the suspect as a light skinned white male, approximately 25-30 years of age, 6'1'' to 6'03" in height, thin build, with blonde or brown colored hair, blue eyes and possibly left handed.
Is that the sound of a thousand people taking to the internet to wittily proclaim "You would have thought they'd have seen it coming"?
There may be nothing to psychic power and charging for psychic services may seem like a cynical taxation on ignorance or gullibility but we don't think anyone deserves to be robbed at gunpoint.
However dubious their business concerns may be.


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Summer is fast approaching and for many that means one thing; Summernats. Summernats plays host each year to Australia's best show cars, street cars, burnout cars and more in a festival of cars, music and burnt rubber. Each year the elite entrants compete in a series of events to establish who is the year's Grand Champion, with criteria stretched from the typical 'car show' presentation points to include a number of driving tests. A scroll through the list of previous Grand Champions is like a walk through one of the most impressive car museums you've ever seen, and in this article we'll take a quick look back at some of our favourites.
Rob Beauchamp's VL Commodore – Top Street Machine Overall at Summernats 1, 2 & 3
Rob's Jaw dropping VL Commodore will be remembered as not only one of the meanest VL's in the land, but as also a car that pushed the limits of the term 'street machine'. Fitted with a Kinsler-injected 302 Chev at the time, the VL was a full blown drag car, capable of mid 10's and barely suited to use on the street. It was the immaculate attention to details that won fans and judges alike to win the then named Top Street Machine overall at Summernats 1, 2 & 3.
Howard Astill's Rock Solid 3 – Grand Champion at Summernats 4 & 5
Howard Astill's XA Falcon went through a number of guises throughout the late 80's and early 90's before it was reborn as the gobsmacking Rock Solid 3. Featuring an ever-so-cool neon paintjob, Rock Solid 3 typified what the punters love about show cars – it was fast, loud and eye catching. The XA would dominate Summernats 4 & 5 before being parked to allow Astill to move on to the next of his many incredible builds. In recognition of his contribution to the show car scene, Astill was honoured as a Rare Spares Legend in 2009 – check out our blog from 2015 with Howard here. Joe Lore's BLOWJO XY Falcon – Grand Champion at Summernats 23
Everybody loves an XY, and you'll struggle to find any better in the land than Joe Lore's purple beast. Featuring a 351 Cleveland (stroked to 383cu) and a humungous blower, BLOWJO is an incredibly striking vehicle that ran away with victory at Summernats 23 in 2010. If you haven't had the chance to see this XY up close yet, keep an eye out for the incredibly detailed airbrush work on the interior and underbody, this car is a true work of art.
Peter Fitzpatrick's '59 FC Holden – Grand Champion at Summernats 2
A six time Grand Champion winner, Peter Fitzpatrick is a name that stands without peer in the Summernats history books. At Summernats 24 Peter Fitzpatrick arrived with his '59 FC Holden and swept all before him, taking out not only the coveted Grand Champion award, but also winning the People's Champ and Top Judged awards, the first to do so in the history of Summernats. Peter Fitzpatrick is also a Rare Spares Legend, recognised in 2012 for his legendary contribution to the street machine community.
Mark 'Happy' Williams' HQ One Tonner – Grand Champion at Summernats 30
The most recent Summernats Grand Champion winner, fan favourite Mark 'Happy' Williams and his HQ One Tonner was a popular winner with the huge Summernats 30 crowd. The Supercharged One tonner is a sight to behold and sounds incredible, becoming the first Western Australian built car to take out the Grand Champion sword at the 2017 event. An emotional victory for Williams, who lost his father only days before the event, in his memory the car's license plates were changed from '2HAPPY' to '4MYDAD'.
Which is your favourite Summernats Grand Champion? We would love to hear which car and why, so head over to the Rare Spares Facebook page and let us know in the comments section below.
When it comes to cars that flew under the radar, it is hard to think that the humble Datsun 240k would ever become a collector's item, but like many unique cars of the era, they are growing in appeal and value.
The 240k was released in the early 70's from the growing Japanese Datsun brand and debuted into a market filled with HQ Holden's, VH Valiant's and XA Falcon's. The vehicle was not always considered the best in terms of looks quickly labelled as unattractive by the media, slotting somewhere above the questionable 120Y's and behind the sleek 240z. The car featured a straight six L24 engine and cost around $5000 at the time, however it was a big call to spend that amount of money on a car that was considered by many to be inferior to its home grown counterparts.
Coming in both sedan and coupe variants, the car sold well, although with no performance orientated model, the car never garnered the curb side appeal of a GT Falcon or Holden Monaro. It was seen as nothing more than a little Japanese run around and this image of the car and moving times saw them move into a class that could be considered undesirable.
With the boom in technology and performance experienced in the 90's, the little Datsun had lost much of its unique appeal. The price of scrap metal was soaring, leading many of these unloved cars to be traded in for nothing more than a quick buck, with the rest of the remaining cars living out their days rusting away in the back of paddocks and properties across Australia.
It wasn't until the late 2000's that demand soon began to outweigh supply. With numbers significantly diminished, the existing examples soon began to catch the eye of enthusiasts whose parents had owned the car or those who had their own experiences with the old Datsun. The once quirky Japanese vehicle had fast become a desirable classic and it didn't take long before barely salvageable rusted cars were being snatched up from paddocks and sheds across the country.
From a car that was once considered worthless to one that is now fetching prices similar to that of cult Aussie classics, it goes to show that it can be hard to predict which car is destined to garner such a passionate following. The 240k has gained more and more respect over time and with its love it or hate it styling the car is always one to stir the pot, but we tip our hat to the humble Datto for adding another piece to our exciting and diverse automotive history.
Do you have one of these classics hiding in your shed? What did you think when you first laid eyes on the 240k? Head over the comments section of the Rare Spares Facebook page and let us know!
Howard Astill has gone all the way from casually modifying his XC Ford Falcon panel van in the late 70's, to achieving one of the highest honours in the street machine world, the Summernats Grand Champion, not once but on three occasions. More recently Howard was honoured again, this time as the Rare Spares Legend for 2009.
Howard's love of all things automotive started with his family.
"My father raced in hill climb's and boats and was involved with a ford dealership. So it was pretty much a given" said Howard.
1977 was the year of Howard's first ever event, where he headed to the 'Van Nationals' in Mildura with his XC Ford Falcon panel van.
Howard's first complete car build was an XA Ford Falcon which he turned into a stunning machine that was nick named 'Rock Solid'. Howard's hard work paid off, and established Howard's reputation as an Elite car builder.
After various rebuilds of 'Rock Solid' and in its third guise, Howard finally achieved Top Judged and Grand Champion at Summernats.
In 1990 and in association with Street Machine Magazine, the build of a rare 1960's Ford 'Compact' Fairlane would become a project car for the magazine and ultimately be given away as a prize to a lucky reader. Powered by a fuel-injected Ford 5.0-litre V8, the Fairlane was street-legal and one of the first new-generation 'retro-tech' or 'pro touring' street machines ever built. At its first outing at Summernats 5 the Fairlane obtained the coveted Summernats Grand Champion award.
Never one to rest on his laurels, the next project was named 'Race Rock' and was an XA Falcon Hardtop built to win the Street Machine Magazine's 'Street Machine of the Year' award. Appealing to a broad range of enthusiasts, with a supercharged engine, pro street stance, classy comp-style trim and a beautiful paint job, the Pioneer sponsored machine won the 1995 SMOTY and incredibly secured a third 'Grand Champion' award for Howard.
With the tragic death of his friend Leigh Demain, who had assisted in previous builds, Howard decided to freshen up 'Race Rock' in 1999 and turned the machine into 'Die Hard', all in memory of his mate.
"The biggest thing was taking the rear wing off it, which gave it a different stance. It got some new interior bits and a sound system. But basically, all I did was blow it apart, paint it, detail and put it back together. That car was about Leigh, nothing else" explained Howard.
In 2005, Howard once again turned his attention to street machines, commencing a long-planned Ford Mustang - The Mustang was debuted at Summernats 22 and took out Top Standard Paint, Top Coupe and placed in the Top 10 for the Top Elite Awards.
"I am proud to say that I have put my heart and soul into building some of the most highly regarded Elite-standard show cars in Australia and I hope that I have inspired a whole generation of others to do the same. Looking around the industry, the scene and the magazines, I know that modified car building in Australia is now stronger and better than it has ever been."
Howard explains why he continues to love the scene and events like Summernats.
"It's ultimately about the people, for an event like Summernats it's the once a year opportunity to catch up with friends and associates I may not see during the rest of the year. It's a great excuse and all in an environment we all love."
These days Howard runs a boutique car design and custom build workshop in Wollongong known as Astill Design.
"My passion has always been cars, but when you turn your hobby into your job, you need a new hobby!"
Howard now plays golf competitively to have a regular break from cars so he can remain fresh, focused and motivated with the builds he is working on.
One of the more interesting projects is one of the surviving XC Bathurst Cobra's, one of only thirty ever produced.
"We are using quite a few parts from Rare Spares to put it back together."
Another large project in the works at Astill Design is an FB Holden known as 'Tail Spin' that is going to be something special.
"It will be very unique and should be finished in late 2015 so keep an eye out for it."
In terms of the changing of trends over the years, Howard thinks the quality of builds is the biggest change.
"The innovation and quality of cars now vs thirty years ago are light years apart. The top car thirty years ago would be struggling to get any awards at today's events."
Finally, Howard spoke of receiving the Rare Spares Legend Award in 2009.
"To receive the Rare Spares Legend award was an emotional thing. I have always put a lot of myself into my builds and this award gave something back. I love to talk to the up and coming builders and hopefully inspire them to give it their all. This award rewards those who give unconditionally to the sport of street machining."


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Schools must take extremism as seriously as drug and alcohol abuse, warns Education Minister
Protecting children from being influenced by extremist and violent views should be as much a priority for schools as safeguarding young people from drugs, gang violence or alcohol abuse, the Education Minister has stated.
Edward Timpson, answering questions from MPs about the Trojan Horse allegations of hardline Muslim infiltration of classrooms in Birmingham, said the Government's Prevent strategy to identify and eradicate extremism had to be a priority for all schools.
Mr Timpson said: "Schools can help protect children from extremist and violent views in the same ways that they help to safeguard children from drugs, gang violence or alcohol abuse.
"Schools' work on Prevent needs to be seen in this context. It is for local authorities to determine how best to support schools in their areas in the light of local circumstances.
"Preventing extremism in all schools is a priority for the Government. In 2010 the Department for Education set up the first preventing extremism unit in Whitehall outside the Home Office.
"Ofsted now trains inspectors to understand and report on extremism. The Department has published a range of guidance to support schools in raising awareness of the risks from extremism."
Mr Timpson confirmed that the Department for Education first became aware of claims about alleged Islamisation of Birmingham schools in December 2013 when it received a copy of one of the Trojan Horse letters.
He told MPs that Michael Gove, the Education Secretary, has asked the DfE Permanent Secretary to investigate how the Department for Education dealt with warnings since the formation of the coalition Government in 2010 and before.
The Government set up a £5.7 million Prevent strategy fund in 2011, passing responsibility on to councils to address issues of extremism in schools.
Mr Timpson added: "A number of local Prevent projects, funded by Home Office, engage schools and supplementary schools and train teachers in priority areas. The Department for Education and Home Office are working together to secure the best practical outcome from this funding.
"Since receiving a copy of the Trojan Horse letter, the Department for Education has been working closely with agencies such as Birmingham City Council, the police and Ofsted. Based on the Department's evidence-gathering, the Secretary of State commissioned inspections by Ofsted and appointed Peter Clarke as Education Commissioner."
Mr Clarke, who will issue his Trojan Horse findings next month, is expected to look in closer detail at the relationships between school governors and the way schools in Birmingham have addressed the Prevent strategy.
Ofsted's report into 21 Birmingham schools said to be at the centre of the Trojan Horse affair was published last week and raised doubts about the city council's commitment to making sure the Prevent strategy was being implemented in schools.
The report by Ofsted chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw, based on interviews with teachers and governors, warned: "A number of school leaders said that they had not been supported by the local authority in their efforts to keep pupils safe from the potential risks of radicalisation and extremism.
"Although the local authority has received public funding to promote the Home Office's Prevent strategy, Her Majesty's Inspectors found that support for some schools in their efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of extremism has been very limited.
"It is my belief that the active promotion of a narrow set of values and beliefs in some of the schools is making children vulnerable to segregation and emotional dislocation from wider society."
The Home Office's Prevent strategy document, drawn up three years ago, notes the potential for schools to be used as recruitment grounds by extremists, although it also states there is no evidence of a systematic attempt to recruit or radicalise people in full time education.
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TODAY sees the launch of the London College of Style - a new college created by fashion industry professionals with the aim of becoming the centre of excellence for all things fashion and beauty styling. "Our unique selling point at the London College of Style is that we offer focused learning taught by a team of esteemed lecturers who all have current, successful careers within the fashion industry," explains model and stylist Kate Smith who, along with celebrity fashion stylist Wendy Elsmore, is one of the college's founders. "This is combined with providing direct access to industry contacts with possibilities of work experience and working contracts for those students who demonstrate brilliant creativity. No other fashion styling college promises to do that." Gary Page, lecturer at Chelsea College of Art and Design and Royal College of Art, also lends his services to the college. "The LCS course focuses on practical tuition in the fundamentals students need to give them the right grounding on which they can build. Subjects taught include garment construction and dress making, styling for fashion labels, magazines, TV and film, brand analysis, styling personal clients versus models, understanding a client brief, portfolio creation, business skills and marketing." Alongside industry speakers, the course promises to offer insight from celebrities too. The first 12-week course commences on September 29 at a cost of £3,407. A second course starts on January 12 2011. For further information, visit www.londoncollegeofstyle.com.
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ByKolles switches from Nissan to Gibson engines
The ByKolles Racing LMP1 team has announced a switch from Nissan to Gibson engines for the remainder of the 2018/19 FIA World Endurance Championship season.
Rosenqvist on standby for Ford GT drive
NTT IndyCar Series rookie Felix Rosenqvist is on standby to race a Ford GT for Chip Ganassi Racing this season.
GreenGT aims to race hydrogen prototype in 2019
The GreenGT LMP2HG experimental hydrogen fuel-cell prototype that broke cover last year could race this season.
Hartley: LMP1 was "high on priority list" after F1 exit
Brendon Hartley says returning to the FIA World Endurance Championship's LMP1 class was a priority once he knew he wouldn't be retained by the Toro Rosso Formula 1 team in 2019.
Le Mans reveals first 42 entries for 2019 race
The first 42 cars on the entry list for this year's Le Mans 24 Hours have been unveiled.
ByKolles to skip Sebring WEC round
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Hartley replaces Button at SMP for Sebring, Spa
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