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July 2008
"Parents know what is best for their children. Expanding educational options for parents is one of the hallmarks of the No Child Left Behind Act and it remains one of the President's highest priorities."
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings
The No Child Left Behind Act Increases Parents' Choices
Empowering Parents With Information:
- Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), , states and school districts must provide "report cards" for parents—that is, information tailored for parents telling them about the quality of education at their child's school. Written in an easy-to-read format, these report cards ensure that parents and taxpayers know which schools are achieving and how.
- Included in the report cards are student achievement data broken out by race, ethnicity, gender, English language proficiency, as well as breakouts by whether the students are immigrants or have disabilities, and whether they are disadvantaged.
- States and school districts must also provide parents and children in struggling schools timely notification of the public school choice and supplemental services options that may be available for their children.
Expanding Public School Choice:
- Under the No Child Left Behind Act, children in schools in need of improvement must be given the opportunity to transfer to other public schools in their district, including public charter schools, and school districts are required to tell parents about this option, as well as pay for transportation to the other schools. During the 2006-2007 school year almost 120,000 eligible students took advantage of this option.
Supplemental Educational Services:
- Under the No Child Left Behind Act, children from low-income families who attend schools in need of improvement for two or more consecutive years are given the opportunity to receive free supplemental services—such as tutoring and other academic services provided outside the regular school day—from a variety of state-approved providers. Parents have the opportunity to choose the provider that best meets the needs of their children.
- Many types of organizations are eligible to be supplemental service providers, including faith-based organizations, for-profit companies, school districts, private schools, charter schools and other community groups. As of May 2008, 3,050 providers were approved by states to offer supplemental services.
- The President's FY 2009 Budget proposed a $406 million increase for Title I (up 63% since 2001) to ensure that high-poverty schools have the extra resources they need to help all students reach proficiency. Districts must set aside an amount equal to 20 percent of their Title I allocation for supplemental services and transportation for public school choice.
- During the 2006-2007 school year almost 530,000 students took advantage of the supplemental services option.
Expanding Options for Parents and Children
The No Child Left Behind Act significantly expands educational choice for parents and children. In many school districts, however, there are too few alternatives for parents seeking quality educational options. The President's 2009 budget reflects his commitment to expanding options for parents by including funding for programs such as:
Charter Schools
- The President's 2009 budget provides $236 million to continue the Charter School Program, which increases public school choice options by supporting the planning, development, and initial implementation of public charter schools. In 2008, more than 1.2 million students are being educated in 4,300 public charter schools in 40 states and the District of Columbia.
- NCLB specifically includes public charter schools as an option for families deciding to transfer their children from a school identified for improvement.
Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities Program
- This program supports competitive grants to public and nonprofit entities to help charter schools finance their facilities through such means as providing loan guarantees, insuring debt and other activities to encourage private lending. The President's FY 2009 budget requested $36.6 million for Credit Enhancement.
Magnet Schools
- Magnet schools provide distinctive educational programs that attract diverse student populations. The President has requested $104.8 million for this program in his 2009 budget.
- In the 2007-2008 school year, 175 schools from 41 districts took advantage of this program, benefiting 128,000 students.
Voluntary Public School Choice Program
- The President's 2009 budget provides $25.8 million for this program, which offers grants to states and school districts to establish or expand innovative public school choice programs. Viable public school choices for NCLB transfers include magnet, charter, virtual, alternative, specialized, and thematic school programs.
D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP)
- Authorized under the DC School Choice Incentive Act, the DC OSP is the first federally funded scholarship program in the U.S. Created in 2004, the program provides scholarships to cover tuition, fees and transportation expenses for students from low-income families in the District of Columbia to attend participating private schools of their choice. Students enrolled in the program can receive up to $7,500 in financial assistance to pay for their education at a private school.
- For the 2007–08 school year, DC OSP provided over 1,900 students with scholarships to attend private schools.
- The President's 2009 budget requested $18 million for the program.
Pell Grants For Kids
- The proposed Pell Grants for Kids program would offer $300 million in scholarships to enable poor students in struggling schools to transfer to a new school of their choice. Modeled after the successful Federal Pell Grant program, Pell Grants for Kids would support state and local efforts to increase educational options for low-income K-12 students enrolled in the Nation's most troubled public schools. Under the Pell Grants for Kids program, the Education Department would make competitive awards to States, cities, local educational agencies, and nonprofit organizations to develop K-12 scholarship programs for eligible low-income students attending schools that have not made adequate yearly progress under the No Child Left Behind Act for five years, or that have a graduation rate of less than 60 percent. Students could use scholarships to pay tuition, fees, and other education-related expenses at higher-performing out-of-district public schools or nearby private or faith-based schools.


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Leek & mackerel penne bake
Nutrition and extra info
- Freezable
- kcal925
- fat52g
- saturates20g
- carbs84g
- sugars8g
- fibre5g
- protein35g
- salt2.72g
- 2 leeks, trimmed, washed and sliced
Like garlic and onion, leeks are a member of the allium family, but have their own distinct…
- knob of butter
Butter is a dairy product made from separating whole milk or cream into fat and…
- 175g penne
- 200ml pot reduced-fat crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp capers
Capers are the small flower buds of the Capparis shrub that grows in the Mediterranean. As they…
- 2 small smoked mackerel fillets, skinned and flesh flaked into large chunks
Mackerel is a firm-fleshed, torpedo-shaped sea fish. Whole mackerel weigh in around 10-12oz (…
- 25g breadcrumb
Fry the leeks in the butter until very soft, about 10-15 mins. Meanwhile, boil the pasta and heat the grill. When the leeks are soft, stir in the crème fraîche, capers and fish. Heat through for 1 min. Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce, season to taste, then tip everything into a small baking dish. Scatter with the crumbs and grill until golden and crisp.
Recipe Tip
Mackerel & leek risottoSoften the leeks, stir in 140g risotto rice, then 100ml white wine. Once evaporated, add 500ml vegetable stock. Gently cook, uncovered, for about 15 mins, stirring every so often. Once the rice is just tender, fold through 100ml crème fraîche and mackerel. Serve with a squeeze lemon.


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Ron Perlman says that if all goes well he'll be starring in Don Coscarelli's "Bubba Nosferatu" this fall. Perlman, of "Hellboy" fame, is replacing Bruce Campbell as "Elvis" from the first film. I love Perlman, but I'm not sure he's capable of filling either of those roles. We'll have to wait and see.
There's a new poster for this movie "Eve" that came out yesterday, but that's not the interesting news. People are (rightfully) remarking on the similarities between this and the comic book adaptation "Hack & Slash"... and by "similarities" I mean, it's the same exact plot. There's enough room in my heart for two sexy slasher hunters, but I'm not sure the rights holders to "Hack & Slash" are going to agree. We'll keep you updated on any legal shenanigans that may arise from this.
Thomas Dekker of "The Sarah Connor Chronicles" talks about a few upcoming horror projects he's starring in. This should really please all of the Google searchers who seem to end up on our site while searching for people who also hate this guy.
Will Arnett and Michael Shannon have joined the cast of the "Jonah Hex" adaptation. After finally making my way through "Arrested Development" on DVD, hearing Arnett's name in conjunction with any project pretty much turns me into a giddy school girl.
Say what you want about the Weinstein's, they're definitely shrewd business men. They're continuing that trend by buying all the French horror they can while at the Cannes film festival. The way things have gone lately with the horror coming from our froggy friends, I can't say I blame them.


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When you say the words "sumo wrestling," the first thing most people think of is two portly fellows locked in a deadly embrace. Robo-sumo is a different spectacle. Two tiny bots spasmodically twitch for 6 seconds, and then somebody wins.
This footage was taken at the 2010 All Japan Robot Sumo Finals during the human-piloted final match. Granted, the robots have a ton of autonomous functions dictating how to best thwart their foes, so their pilots aren't fully in control. Should there be a Japanese remake of Real Steel, it will be 15 minutes long.
Also, here's the fully robotic finals. It's somewhat less frenetic than the piloted competition (but not by much).
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Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Omorovicza Gold Eye Lift
Its not that I resent spending this amount of money but eye creams for me can be rather fruitless; of the huge amount I have tried I can only think of 3 that I thought had any benefit. Unfortunately with age, my eye area is getting more puffy, less smooth and more lined, so finding a good eye cream has become a must.
As I have had a lot of success with the Omorovicza line it was somewhat inevitable that I would pin my hopes on their eye cream being the one.
The Gold Eye Lift cream is meant to reduce the "depth and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, renews elasticity, brightens tone and corrects sun damage"
Below are some of the ingredients and attributes (this is taken directly from omorovicza.com)
Gold Ferment: a powerful anti-inflammatory;
Vitamin K: alleviates dark circles under the eye
Vitamin A: resurfaces fine lines and wrinkles; reverses sun damage
Arnica: reduces puffiness
Vitamin C: corrects skin tone and helps reduce the appearance of age spots; powerful anti-oxidant and prevents free radical damage;
Palmitoyl Tripeptide and Caprooyl Tetrapeptide: strengthen dermo-proteins such as collagen and elastin for renewed elasticity and vitality
Ceramide: retextures lipid matrix to restore suppleness
Vitamin E: acts as an anti-oxidant
Vitamin F: hydrates and moisturises
Chicory Root Fructo-Oligosaccharide with 3D sequential release technology: tenses skin in the delicate eye contour throughout the day.
I had just come off using an eye balm that really didn't work for me so my eyes were in a worse state than normal, I don't have high expectations I just want some improvement in moisture and puffiness. The texture is creamy and the perfect consistency, as its got richness but spreads easily and is not so heavy that it gives milia.
It feels extremely soothing and moisturising and sinks into the skin with ease (also making a great base for concealer). I only have a few weeks worth left of use but I have already decided to re-buy this when I can afford to. Its not to say that the results are "wow" but I noticed the difference in just two weeks, the area was more hydrated, looked less lined, and the surface looked more smooth and less puffy.
I reiterate that I don't think you should expect miracles from this but its easily the best eye cream I have ever used and the only disadvantages are the price and I would have preferred it to have been housed in a pump container rather than a jar.
I bought this from omorovicza.com
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It's great your saw results, its really expensive but if it works then it's worth it. xReplyDelete
This sounds right up my alley!!! I don't know why, but I'm still thinking there's something out there to top my beloved Shiseido Benefiance eye cream. Anyway...yet another Omorovicza product to add to my wish list!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous13 December 2012 at 04:11
I am with you with eye creams - I have at least 4 on the go and none seem to do what I want, one may moisturise but then pill off when I put concealer on the top, another may give some tautening but leaves my eye lids feeling very dry. I am really glad that it is working for you and thanks so much for this helpful and informative review xReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Jan :) I hate it when they ball up, I've had that a lot in the past. I think you would get on with this one by the sounds of it, I wonder if you could get a sample as I know they do them for the lighter eye cream, would be worth a try xDelete
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Wow that's a pretty expensive product. I don't think I would spend that much at this point :) Anyway the packaging looks so luxurious and I am glad that you found that your skin is better! :)ReplyDelete
xx Meryl
The more I read about this line, the more I wonder if I should be trying it. Everyone seems to be in love with the line. I'm a fool for eye cream so I'd love to hear if you continue to like this.ReplyDeleteReplies
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It is a very well received line and I can't think that I have bought anything from them yet that I have not liked. They often have a good offer once a month on their website so its worth having a look :)
I have decided to re-buy this eye cream, just need to start saving.
Great stuff. My wife and I both love a great under eye cream. We use a natural mud mask for around the eye and then need something firming and moisturizing, which this product sounds like it does. We get lines around the eyes and puffiness as well and I think this can reduce that. Thanks for the post!ReplyDelete


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IWhen I baked the lemon and berry polenta cake I promised I would be back to bake another one and here I am. Once again this was not a planned cake but one that just sort of happened. You would never guess this cake is both gluten and dairy free as like my last post of Raspberry Bakewell cake as it is light and moist.
Juicy limes meet spiced rum in this gluten and dairy free cake and it's all mine I tell you. Concoted with the last remenants of spiced rum so that my husband and I could not argue over who got the last tipple and some little limes I randomly ordered (as you do). I choose to miss out the mint in this cake as I'm not a big mint lover. I am sure someone somewhere will tell me that 'technically it's not a mojito cake then'. Fair enough, add a sprig of mint for decoration on the top and get over it I say as life is too short! This cake keeps beautifully and the depth of flavour increases over a few days as the rum truly soaks into the moist cake.
The voice of synchronicity is still going strong last weekend my Husband and my mobile phones both signalled a message at 08.30. Thinking that someone must have sent us both the same message I thought no more of it and went back to sleep. It turned out the messages were both from different people (who do not know each other) and one message was to sadly tell us of a death and the other a birth. A true reminder that life's never-ending cycle is certainly evident. So I got up and baked this cake and pondered for a while.
Coincidence Number 2
Whilst still pondering I posted a picture of this cake using instagram. Later that day one of my followers on twitter spotted it and asked me kindly for the recipe for her next Clandestine Cake Club meeting. I thought she may live somewhere in the South so I asked where it was out of curiosity. It turned out that that we both live the same town. I mean what are the odds of that out of all the invisible people on twitter? She also kindly asked me if I would like to go and offered me a lift. So perhaps I am destined to actually go to a cake club after all?
Whatever conicidences happen ahead and I know they will I'd just like the universere to know that I'm ready, armed with cake and I have a 1950's Kenwood stand mixer on stand by just waiting to soothe any trouble.
Recipe (adapted from Doves Farm)
120g sunflower oil
150g caster sugar
3 eggs (room temperature)
75g ground almonds
1/s tsp gluten-free baking powder
2 limes – grated rind and juice
75g Polenta (quick cook fine grain variety)
50g granulated sugar ( for the sugar syrup) and a tad more for sprinkling
40ml of spiced rum (20 ml for the cake and 20ml for the sugar syrup)
1. Preheat oven to 170°C/Fan150°/325°F/Gas 3
2. Grease a 18cm/7"cake tin and line with baking parchment or greaseproof.
3. Beat oil, eggs and sugar together for 3 mins
4. Mix in the ground almonds and baking powder until fully combined.
5. Stir in all grated lime rind and juice of one lime – reserve the rest for the sugar syrup.
6. Add 20ml of spiced rum
7. Stir in the polenta.
8. Spoon mixture into cake tin.
9. Bake for approx 40/45 minutes on the middle shelf
10. Allow to cool in the tin.
11. Add the juice of the remaining lime into a saucepan with 50g sugar and 20ml of spiced rum.
12. Boil gently, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes to form a thick syrup.
13. Make holes in the cake with the cake tester or a skewer and pour syrup over the cake
14. Allow to cool before removing from the tin. Sprinkle the top of the cake with sugar and finish with a sprig of mint if you wish!
This cake is very moist and will last in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You might also like my Lemon and berry polenta cake. or wish to read more about gluten free baking.
Props: Rainbow bunting (Folksy £20), Cake stand – Wilkinsons £8 and heart band made with paint cards (free from DIY stores) punched with a heart shaped punch and stapled onto ribbon.


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East Coast Puerto Rico
Heading south along the east coast, you eventually lose the cars, condos and tourists and enter a rural, slower-paced and infinitely more appealing part of Puerto Rico. The main towns here, Naguabo and Humacao, hold little interest for most visitors and once again, it's the coast that provides the real allure. Highlights include the boat trip to Monkey Island (Cayo Santiago), some exceptional seafood restaurants at Playa Naguabo and Punta Santiago and the beaches and staggering vistas of PR-901, one of the most scenic roads on the island. Along the way, nature lovers should check out the thoroughbred Paso Fino horses at Palmas del Mar.
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樺福集團始自於樺福建設開發股份有現公司,由集團張綱維先生於1990年9月1日創立,藉由參與台北捷運局共構(聯開),為集團奠下發展基礎,2006年逐步跨足商場與育樂事業、投入高科技、文化創意與社會福利事業,於2009 年創立集團跨國事業並投資航空業。Huafu Group is from Huafu Land Development which is established in September 1st, 1990 by the Group founder and chairman, Mr. Chang, Kang-Wei with participated in the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation's BOT cases to develop its foundation basis. Since 2006, it has been gradually fought into the field of entertainment, high-technical, cultural and creative industries and public welfare services also founded the creation of transnational business and aviation industry investment in 2009.
在超過25年的成長過程中,樺福集團藉由建設開發的根基,進而拓展到娛樂、航空、旅遊與飯店等各領域。遠東航空更為我國第一家進入財務重整的民用航空公司,實無前例可循,但張董事長接管後在強大的意志領導下於2015年10月成功完成重整,為我國的民航事業設立標竿。Huafu Group is based on its construction and development background and extends its business scale to the field of entertainment, aviation, tourism and hotel industries. In addition, one of subsidiaries of Far Eastern Air Transport, Corp. also created a historic achievement which became the first civil company and experienced the financial reorganization progress in Taiwan. After Chairman Chang's greatest leadership and hard efforts to accomplish the reorganization mission, Far Eastern Air Transport, Corp. was successfully approved by the court and completed the restricting process in October 2015 and set up the benchmark in Taiwan aviation industry.
為配合航空事業的服務延伸,2016年樺福集團更名樺福集團亦自創品牌,與地方政府合作BOT案及發展樺舍商旅連鎖品牌,以期讓搭乘遠航的旅客能享受物超所值的住宿服務。To create it owned brand and coordination with the extension of aviation industry, Huafu Group has formally cooperated with local authorities in BOT cases and developed the HuaShe Hotel chain business to provide the customers from Far Eastern Air Transport, Corp. a good value and well worth experience in accommodation services.
樺福集團發展至今,業務範圍涵蓋航空、旅館、旅遊、娛樂等相關事業,為亞太區域客戶提供迅捷可靠的安全、便捷的航空客運,溫馨、舒適的飯店服務,以及精緻、文創旅遊體驗,致力打造擁有機隊、飯店群、旅行社的亞洲區域旅遊集團。Through years of hard working, the Group is an empire consisting of aviation, hotel, tourism, entertainment and other related industries is highly approved by all sectors of the society. To build sustainable competitive edge to became the expert in Asian Regional Tourism Group with excellent professional service abilities in reliable and convenience flight services, hospitality accommodation services and exquisite cultural and tourism experience.


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"What day is it?"
"It's today," squeaked Piglet.
"My favorite day," said Pooh.
Promise me you'll always remember:
You're braver than you believe,
and stronger than you seem,
and smarter than you think.
"Sometimes", said Pooh,
"the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."
How do you spell 'love'?" – Piglet
"You don't spell it…you feel it." – Pooh
Some people care too much.
I think it's called love.
How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.
If you live to be a hundred,
I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.
Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart,
it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.
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When some people think about disability, they identify it as something that is abnormal, tragic and a drain on resources. They view disability as something that needs to be treated, cured or corrected. When that is not possible, they argue that disability needs to be prevented or eliminated.
However, Julie L. Williams, Psy.D., ABPP, C.R.C., an associate professor and board-certified rehabilitation psychologist in the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology, contends that disability should not be viewed negatively. Rather, it should be celebrated.
"I am suggesting a paradigm shift that disability rights advocates before me have been fighting for, and that is a view of disability as a natural and normal human experience that adds to, rather than takes from, resources," said Williams, who has dwarfism and is hearing impaired. "My life's work as a woman with a disability is to fight for a world that celebrates and embraces all people and their differences. Disability should simply be one more difference to embrace."
Williams will explore disability as a social construction resulting in largely negative beliefs as part of a Public Health Grand Rounds event, "Disability Awareness: A Call to Build Community Partners," on Tuesday, March 19, 3:30 to 5 p.m., in the Pavilion Room of the Indu and Raj Soin Medical Center (3535 Pentagon Blvd.) in Beavercreek. She will introduce a new paradigm of disability that is informed by a social minority model, in which disability is viewed as an identity to be celebrated.
Free and open to the public, the event is part of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine's Public Health Grand Rounds, which seek to inform health professionals about public health topics related to prevention and workforce development.
Health educators and professionals, students and interested community members are invited to attend. Registration is required. Contact Pam Mondini at (937) 258-5555 or firstname.lastname@example.com. The event is co-presented by the Greene County Disabilities Coalition and Soin Medical Center.


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At Sarah Jane's Wedding – New Orleans
If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I was in New Orleans a couple of weeks ago for the wedding of one of my closest friends, Sarah Jane – that's her above. It was my first time visiting The Big Easy and I had a blast wandering around town in gorgeous weather…checking out the unique culture and food and architecture and history in areas like the French Quarter, Treme, and Garden District. Much of the best stuff I did while in town though really centered around the wedding…and ehh, I don't even go to weddings…weddings can be sort of a chore, you know? This wedding was different though – I told Sarah Jane that she was essentially throwing a week-long party with a wedding as a side event, hehe! Also, this wedding was chic and full of beautiful and talented people like you wouldn't believe – artists, photographers, actresses, models, DJs. Just looking at the bride and her 4 bridesmaids alone you have a successful Ivy League-educated art advisor, an Ivy League-educated actress who has had the lead role in two recent Hallmark Channel movies, a well-known DJ from L.A., an actress and model who appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue 3 years in a row, and a fashion/lifestyle journalist whose work has appeared recently in WWD, Travel + Leisure, and loads of other publications – I think you see what I mean. (They asked this under-achiever to pull a Markus Molinari and come along on the bachelorette party…and duh, like I'm going to pass up a night out being the only dude among a group of hot girls!)
As for the photos here…well, I knew that SJ's wedding would be cute…and she's one of my very bestest friends…so I knew ahead of time that I wanted to shoot some photos…but I wanted to shoot it my way…and hopefully not end up with typical wedding snaps. When one of her bridesmaids (thanks Julie!) mentioned that their dressing room had these vintage-look mirrors surrounded by exposed lightbulbs…well, before you could say "Carey Mulligan" I raced backstage to shoot their Jazz Age/Art Deco-inspired looks mere moments before the ceremony started. So here you are – my one and only foray into wedding photography…I hope you like 'em! xo


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The Obama administration's last months at the White House are ones of extreme denial. Including, "the Taliban are not terrorists". The Taliban just blew up 26 Afghan citizens in Kabul...
They act like terrorists, they regularly kill civilians like terrorists, but the White House does not consider the Afghan Taliban to be a terrorist group.
"They do carry out tactics that are akin to terrorism. They do pursue terror attacks in an effort to try to advance their agenda," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest explained today, but "they have a different classification."
Semantics aside, the Taliban is suspected in multiple attacks over just the last 48 hours that have killed more than 30 people, including a suicide bombing attack on a funeral in Afghanistan today that killed 16 and wounded 39.
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by Paula M. Riley
The Market at the Fareway (formerly the Chestnut Hill Farmers Market) is in the middle of a transformation. After completely renovating the Chestnut Hill Hotel, owners Ron and Abbey Pete are focusing on the market and its surrounding courtyard.
The market is getting a face lift by James Morrisey Designs, adding new vendors, reconfiguring the parking lot and creating the Fareway, a community gathering space between the hotel and Market buildings.
In an effort to invite shoppers to the market, introduce new vendors and enhance the holiday experience, Sundays@Market Artisan Marketplace will be held on Dec. 9,, 16 and 23, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. These events will showcase local artisans and gourmet food vendors. With displays held in the open booth areas and Market aisles, vendors will offer wonderful holiday gifts but much more.
"We created a marketplace where locals can find innovative and handcrafted products and support local merchants too," said Ron Pete.
Among merchants who will be at the market:
Urbane Tea Company carries loose teas that will not be found in traditional English tea rooms. Loose teas are sold in 2 oz. bags (delivering 15 servings), as well as sample sets of five. The 2-ounce bags, Watson explained, are just enough to let customers get to know the tea.
"I want to make tea accessible to everybody," Watson said. "We have items for the purist and for anybody to try, enjoy and love."
Dom Dellose, of A'Dello Vineyard & Winery, has the same idea.
"We just want people to come out and try our wines – they will love them," he said.
Like Urbane Tea Company, A'Dello Winery will be leasing a stall at the market in 2013 and is excited for locals to preview its wines. Based in Perkiomenville, A'Dello uses only local grapes for its 15 different types of wines, most of which are on the drier side.
Handcrafted merchandise from Oscar's Alley complements A'Dello wine at the holiday table. Marnie Cullen has a wonderful collection of holiday accents for the home, including paper lilies and amaryllis plants in silver pots or succulents in containers wrapped in zinc accented with silver balls.
Oscar's Alley brings a modern approach to traditional holiday décor. A white birch peace sign wreath, a green square boxwood wreath, gingerbread houses, gingerbread train set and a centerpiece made from chopped cherry tree branches illustrate its organic, fun and creative pieces.
"I work with customers to help them set up their tables in a creative and cost-effective way," said Cullen.
Virginia Bluebell Couture came because the owner really enjoyed being a customer at the market in the past. Owner Kelli Zidek designs and crafts handbags, totes and wristlets made from a variety fabrics including cotton, corduroy, and suede.
Other Sundays@Market vendors include Philadelphia Salvage, Picked Vintage, Payton Woodcraft, Zsas Ice Cream, Trillium Fiddlehead Designs, In With the Old, Baby Be Hip, The Pillow Works, Joey Five Cents, Write Time Stationery, Sciascia Confections and Eastcote Lane.
The visual story of the re-imagined market and community space has been in Morrisey Designs' project since June.
"We came up with choices (for tenants) based on a specific vision of a modern general store," said Morrisey.
Using humble products such as chalkboard, corrugated metal, reclaimed wood and concrete, and combining them in a modern way, creates a fresh, interesting blend of industrial and vintage where each stall is unique to the tenant's purpose, yet harmonious with the market.
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Talent isnt always enough to make it in the music business; bands also must be resilient.
Success comes from the ability to take some shots, be they poor record sales, personal tragedy or bad reviews. In this Darwinistic universe, some bands buckle (many deservedly so) while others persevere.
The Kansas acoustic rock trio Split Lip Rayfield epitomizes that resilient spirit. It has soldiered on after the death of a member, (which is tough to spare when youve got only three) while keeping its legions of diehard fans satisfied and continuing to make the music that made people fall in love with it in the first place.
As fans of all-things rock, country, punk and bluegrass, Split Lip Rayfield is an appealing assault of acoustic sound that gives any band with Marshall Stacks a run for its money. And all made by a bunch of dudes that carry zero rock-star attitude and deliver a rock show without rock-show hype. It is honest music from the Midwest made for the love of making music.
Split Lip will return to Durango tonight at the Abbey Theatre. Opening the show is Waiting on Trial and Farmington Hill. Split Lip Rayfield is Wayne Gottstine on mandolin, guitar and vocals, Eric Mardis on banjo, guitar and vocals and Jeff Eaton on the gas-tank, one-string bass.
When founding member Kirk Rundstrom died from cancer five years ago after a valiant and well-publicized fight, it was questionable if Split Lip Rayfield could or would go on. And it has. It has toured relentlessly, released a record, and theres another on the way that will be produced in its beloved home state.
Were into the idea of location. Id like to do that Led Zeppelin thing and rent Aleister Crowleys house to record or some creepy old mansion, but we dont have the budget for that, said Mardis last month from his Kansas home. So well stick with homegrown. Theres a lot of talented people around here engineering-wise, so well tap somebody like that and get the best, most-relaxed recording we can. I mean relaxed to an extent, so theres not any outer stress. A lot of the songs wont necessarily be relaxed. Theres a little bit of frenetic energy that needs to happen on a record, and we try to mix it up with some ballady stuff, a waltz or two on there and some thrashing death grass or whatever the heck people like to call it.
That frenetic energy happens on the stage, too. The trio rips through one song after the other, songs that clock in at speed-metal tempos. Fans who saw Split Lip Rayfield before Rundstroms death, and then the first shows post-passing, may have noticed that the band may have missed their old friend but didnt miss a beat. Mardis believes theyre finally growing comfortable after moving on one member less.
There was a period, and it lasted kind of a while, of not being completely sure of ourselves because we were flying this missing-man formation and figuring out how to be the three-piece without Kirk, Mardis said. Things keep moving and getting bigger, and the offers were getting are kind of crazy.
Split Lips popularity is growing, too. Appearances at high-profile festivals, bills with other bands, and a documentary about its last tour with its lost member have aided in the growth of its audience.
The thing thats really reassuring about it, and lets us know that were on the right path, is how many new people keep showing up, Mardis said. We keep meeting new fans at these shows. So we continue to make fresh-faced new fans, then you know youre not becoming a tribute band to yourself. That builds a lot of confidence.
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Vegetable Sushi
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- 1 1/4 pounds sushi rice - (2 3/4 cups)
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup mirin plus
- additional for moistening nori
- 5 sheets nori - (1 pkg)
- 4 teaspoons wasabi powder mixed with
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/2 cup small-diced red onion
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 1 yellow bell pepper julienned
- 1 scallion (green part only) julienned
- 1 hothouse cucumber seeded, julienned
- 1 jar pickled ginger - (10 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder
- 1/4 teaspoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon minced pickled ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced scallion (green part only)
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons good soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Servings 1
Step 1
Place the rice in a strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water is fairly clear, about 5 minutes. Shake the water out and allow the rice to dry in the strainer for 15 minutes.
Put the rice in a pot with exactly 3 cups of water and cook covered over high heat until it starts to foam, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup mirin. Replace the lid and allow the rice to steam for 15 minutes. Place in a bowl and cool to room temperature.
To prepare the sushi, place a bamboo sushi roller flat on a table with the bamboo reeds horizontal to you. Sprinkle lightly with water. Place 1 nori sheet on top, smooth-side down, and moisten lightly with mirin. With damp hands, press 1 1/4 cups rice flat on top of the nori, leaving 1 1/2-inch edges on the top and bottom, but pressing all the way to the sides. Make sure the rice is pressed even and smooth.
Spread 1/4 teaspoon of wasabi paste in a horizontal stripe near the lower edge of the rice. Over the wasabi, lightly sprinkle the red onions in a horizontal stripe. Place strips of carrots in a horizontal stripe, on top of the wasabi and onions, and follow by piling the red and yellow peppers, scallions, and cucumbers on top, making a tight, straight bundle of vegetables. Place 1 layer of pickled ginger slices on top.
To roll the sushi, pick up the near edge of the bamboo roller and hold it with the nori, then pull them up and over the vegetable bundle until the nori reaches the rice on the other side. Press the roller to make a round bundle, then roll the bundle to the far edge of the nori and press again to make a round bundle. (The nori should totally enclose the rice and vegetables in a round tube, but the ends will have rice and vegetables sticking out.) Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients. Keep the rolls under a damp towel and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, slice off the ends with a very sharp knife and slice each roll into 8 equal pieces.
Meanwhile, for the sushi dipping sauce, combine the wasabi powder and water to make a paste. Mix in the red pepper flakes, ginger, scallions, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Serve the sushi at room temperature with the dipping sauce.
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Anamorphosis is a distorted projection or perspective requiring the viewer to use special devices or occupy a specific vantage point to reconstitute the image. "Ana - morphosis" comes from the Greek words meaning "formed again."
[edit] Types of projection
There are two main types of anamorphosis: Perspective (oblique) and Mirror (catoptric). Examples of perspectival anamorphosis date to the early Renaissance (15th Century), whereas examples of mirror anamorphosis (or catoptric anamorphosis) occurred at the time of the baroque (17th century).
With mirror anamorphosis, a conical or cylindrical mirror is placed on the drawing or painting to transform a flat distorted image into a three dimensional picture that can be viewed from many angles. The deformed image is painted on a plane surface surrounding the mirror. By looking uniquely into the mirror, the image appears undeformed. Current in the 1600s and 1700s, this process of anamorphosis made it possible to diffuse caricatures, erotic and scatologic scenes and scenes of sorcery for a confidential public.
These "anamorphoscopes" were invented in China and brought to Italy in the 16th century, about the time Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci were mastering 3-D and discovering slant anamorphosis.[citation needed]
[edit] History of anamorphosis
Leonardo's Eye (Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1485) is the earliest known example of perspective anamorphosis. Hans Holbein the Younger is well known for incorporating this type of anamorphic trick. His painting The Ambassadors is the most famous example for anamorphosis, in which a distorted shape lies diagonally across the bottom of the frame. Viewing this from an acute angle transforms it into the plastic image of a skull. During the 17th century, Baroque trompe l'oeil murals often used this technique to combine actual architectural elements with an illusion. When standing in front of the art work in a specific spot, the architecture blends with the decorative painting. The dome and vault of the Church of St. Ignazio in Rome, painted by Andrea Pozzo, represented the pinnacle of illusion. Due to complaints of blocked light by neighbouring monks, Pozzo was commissioned to paint the ceiling to look like the inside of a dome, instead of actually constructing one. However, the ceiling is flat, and there is only one spot where the illusion is perfect and a dome looks real.
In 18th and in 19th century, anamorphic images had come to be used more as children's games than fine art. In the 20th century some artists wanted to renew the technique of anamorphosis. Important to mention Marcel Duchamp's interest in anamorphosis, some of his installations are paraphrases of anamorphoses (See The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even/The Large Glass). Salvador Dalí also utilized the effect in a number of his paintings. Jan Dibbets conceptual works, the so-called "perspective corrections" are examples of "linear" anamorphoses.
[edit] "Anamorphic" effects in the work of contemporary artists
The Swedish artist Hans Hamngren produced and exhibited a great deal of examples of the mirror anamorphosis in the 60s and 70s. Shigeo Fukuda Japanese artist has designed both types of anamorphosis in the 70s and 80s. Also Patrick Hughes (artist), Fujio Watanabe, István Orosz, Felice Varini, Matthew Ngui, Kelly Houle, Nigel Williams, and Judy Grace are fine artists creating anamorphic images.
Another example is the sidewalk chalk paintings of Kurt Wenner and Julian Beever where the chalk painting, the pavement and the architectural surroundings all become part of an illusion. Art of this style can be produced by taking a photograph of an object or setting at a sharp angle, then putting a grid over the photo, another, elongated grid on the footpath based on a specific perspective, and reproducing exactly the contents of one into the other, one square at a time.
Cinemascope, Panavision, Technirama and other widescreen formats use anamorphosis to project a wider image from a narrower film frame.
The system of anamorphic projection can be seen quite commonly on text written at a very flat angle on roadways — such as "Bus Lane" or "Children Crossing" — which is easily read by drivers who otherwise would have difficulty reading as the vehicle approaches the text; when the vehicle is nearly above the text, its true abnormally elongated shape can be seen. Similarly, in many sporting stadiums, especially in Rugby football in Australia, it is used to promote company brands which are painted onto the playing surface; from the television camera angle, the writing appear as signs standing vertically within the field of play.
On some 0.5 liter Sprite bottles in Europe, an extra "bar code" was present. When the bottle is tilted towards the mouth while drinking, the bar code resolves into writing due to the anamorphic effect.[citation needed]
Rick Wakeman's 1976 album No Earthly Connection features front and back cover photographs that are mirror anamorphoses. The original vinyl release included a mirrored mylar sheet which could be curled into a cylinder for viewing the images.[1]
In the 2008 detective film Anamorph, the plot line revolves around the solution of gruesome anamorphically distorted images.
[edit] Notes
[edit] See also
- Anamorphic format, a widescreen film technique
- Anamorphic widescreen, a widescreen video encoding concept
- Image warping
[edit] Artists
- Hans Holbein the Younger
- Andrea Pozzo
- Shigeo Fukuda
- István Orosz
- Felice Varini
- Dan Collins [1]
- Eric Conklin
- Georges Rousse
- Julian Beever
- Peter Dazeley
- Manfred Stader [2]
[edit] Bibliography
- Baltrusaitis, Jurgis: Anamorphoses ou Thaumaturgus opticus. Flammarion, Paris, 1984.
- Cole, Alison: Perspective. Dorling Kindersley Limited, London, 1992.
- Collins, Daniel L.: Anamorphosis and the Eccentric Observer. Leonardo, Berkeley, 1992.
- Damisch, Hubert: L'Origine de la perspective. Flammarion, Paris, 1987.
- Du Breuil, La Pere: La Perspective pratique. Paris, 1649.
- Foister, Susan, Roz Ashok, Wyld Martin: Holbein's Ambassadors. National Gallery Publications, London
- Houle, Kelly: Portrait of Escher: Behind the Mirror. M.C. Escher's Legacy. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 2003.
- Kircher, Athanasius: Ars Magna lucis et umbrae in decem Libros digesta. Roma, 1646.
- Lanners, Edi: Illusionen. VerlagC.J.Bucher GmbH, München und Luzern, 1973.
- Leemann, Fred: Anamorphosen. DuMont Buchverlag, Köln, 1975.
- Leemann, Fred: Hidden Images. Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Publishers, NewYork, 1976.
- Maignan, Emmanuel: Perspectiva horaria, sive de Horographia gnomonica…. Roma, 1648.
- Mastai, M.L.d'Otrange: Illusion in Art. Abaris Books, New York, 1975.
- Niceron, Jean-Francois: La Perspective curieuse ou magie artificelle des effets merveilleux. Paris, 1638.
- Niceron, Jean-Francois: Thaumaturgus opticus, seu Admiranda optices per radium directum, catoptrices per radium reflectum. Paris, 1646.
- North, John: The Ambassadors' Secret. Hamblendon and London, London, 2002.
- Orosz István: Artistic Expression of Mirror, Reflection and Perspective. Symmetry 2000. Portland Press, London, 2002.
- Orosz István: The Mirrors of the Master. Escher Legacy. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 2003.
- Shickman, Allan: "Turning Pictures" in Shakespeare's England. University of N. Iowa, Cedar Falls Ia. Art Bulletin LIX/1 Mar. 1977.
- Sakane, Itsuo: A Museum of Fun (The Expanding Perceptual World) The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, 1979 (Part I.) 1984 (Part II.)
- Schott, Gaspar: Magia universalis naturae et artis. Würzburg, 1657.
- The Arcimboldo Effect. (exhibition catalogue - Palazzo Grassi, Velence) Gruppo Editoriale Fabbri, Bompiani, Milano, 1987.
- Stephen and Timothy Quay: De Artificiali Perspectiva, or Anamorphosis (1991)(film)
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- Quadraxis Website dedicated to anamorphosis and to the solution allowing the creation of anamophoses on any surface
- Anamorphosis 3d multiples
- Animations of anamorphosis of Leonardo and other artists
- Phillip Kent: Art of Anamorphosis
- Jan Dibbets
- Patrick Hughes
- Contemporary works
- Kelly Houle
- István Orosz
- Sergio Tringali
- Shigeo Fukuda
- [3]
- Descriptive Geometry and Anamorphoses
- The 'Pericentric' lens - makes anamorphic circular images from cylindrical objects
- Anamorphic illusions by Manfred Stader
- Anamorphic art at New Scientist


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Wedding belles: what to wear to an autumn wedding
So a wedding invite has been dropped into your letterbox... time to celebrate! But before you can pour yourself a champagne, you need to figure out what you're wearing.
Wedding outfits can be tricky at the best of times, but they seem to be slightly easier in summer. Something about all those light, floaty dresses and pretty heels are perfect for a romantic soiree.
Come autumn, you need to switch it up to deeper jewel tones, luxe silk and velvet fabrics, gold accessories and smoky makeup that's still wedding-appropriate (and not something you'd wear to a funeral).
We get you started with three looks below!
Pictured: Kookai Mantra Dress, Seed Heritage Nina Tie Up Heels, Kookai Mia Bag, Kookai Audrey Belt, Kookai Etta Lace Choker, Oroton Ashbury Necklace, Mimco Soft Breeze Bracelet, Kookai Isabella Ring (plain gold), Mimco On Repeat Ring (diamante).
Pictured: Sheike True Romantic Dress, Kookai Immogen Heels, Sheike Mirage Clutch, Seed Heritage Contrast D-Frame Sunglasses, Seed Heritage Mesh Choker, Mimco Soft Breeze Necklace, Mimco Isle Hinged Bangle, Kookai Stella Ring (gold), Mimco Calling Ring Stack (crystal).
Pictured: Sheike Ashley Playsuit, Betts Strut Heels, Oroton Forte Mini Clutch Bag, Seed Heritage Fashion Aviator Sunglasses, Sheike Layered Necklace, Mimco Lock Ness Ring Stack.


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BOSTON, Mass. – April 26, 2016 -- Adimec (www.adimec.com), a world leader in application-specific, leading-edge industrial camera solutions, will showcase its portfolio of machine vision products and technology at the 2016 edition of The Vision Show event in Boston, MA, held May 3 to 5. The company will display and discuss enhancements to its latest CMOS-based cameras, including the S-25A80/CXP as well as other metrology camera innovations.
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This addition to Adimec's global shutter CMOS metrology camera portfolio offers the best in high speed with ultra high resolution. The reliable and high image quality available enables measurement of ever smaller critical structures or defects at high speeds required by in-line optical metrology systems.
Adimec continues to add high-resolution camera options to improve accuracy and throughput of next generation healthcare and machine vision. Adimec will also demonstrate other camera innovations in Booth #568 on the exhibition floor.
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WASHINGTON – It's that time of year again – time for the invasion of stink bugs. The smelly pests are taking over the D.C. area and this season is worse than previous years.
"This was the week I think the floodgates opened," says Mike Raupp, professor of entomology at the University of Maryland. "We knew they were coming."
Raupp says the stink-bug population was very low in 2011 but gained momentum last year. He says they correctly predicted the 2013 crop of stink bugs would be very large. Recently, Raupp's team collected more than 4,000 stink bugs off the side of a building in 20 minutes.
But not everyone is seeing more of them. "I've heard reports of some places just being inundated with floods of stink bugs, and eight miles away people are seeing none. I think it's going to be very spotty this year. But where people have stink bugs, it's going to be spectacular."
Stink bugs are tricky to get rid of, especially since their glands release a defensive secretion when they feel threatened. "Sometimes you just look at them cross-eyed and they want to stink," Raupp says. "We had about 400 of these in our research vehicle when we came home the other day. We were almost asphyxiated. Some people say it smells like cilantro because one of the compounds in the secretion is the same compound we find in cilantro. So maybe we can make a little salsa with them," he jokes.
They seek refuge during the winter so he says take steps now to prevent them from invading your home.
- Caulk around your windows
- Place a cover around the air conditioner
- Install window-grade screening on the inside of the vents in the attic
If they do get inside, do not use pesticides. Trap or vacuum them up, put them in a bucket of soapy water or a plastic bag, and freeze them before tossing them in the compost pile.
"I kind of recycle these bugs once I off them," Raupp says.
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The government waives park fees for service members and their families.
Active-duty service members and their families will be able to visit the country's national parks and wildlife refuges for free under a new federal program.
Jill Biden and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Monday announced the initiative to waive entrance fees and other costs associated with more than 2,000 federal recreation sites for active-duty military and their dependents. Service members can obtain the free America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass at agency fee stations across the country by showing their military identification card.
Service members' families also are eligible to receive their own free pass so they can visit national parks such as Yosemite, Acadia and Everglades without the service member present. "If families are traveling separately, then I would recommend that they each have their own pass," said Jon Jarvis, director of the National Park Service, during a conference call with reporters Monday.
The passes, which are available to the general public for $80, are good for a year and active-duty service members will be able to renew them for free again after the year expires, Jarvis said.
The free pass is available only to those on active duty and their dependents. There are other opportunities and discounts related to the America the Beautiful pass available to veterans, said Jarvis.
Jarvis said the Park Service estimated it will lose between $2 million and $6 million in annual revenue as a result of the program. The agency collects about $150 million in revenue nationwide every year. "We don't think this amount of decrease will be significant to the operations of the service," Jarvis said.
Salazar is traveling to Yorktown, Va., on Tuesday to participate in an official ceremony promoting the initiative and will hand out free passes to members of all five armed services as part of the event. The free pass will be available to those eligible on May 19, Salazar said. It's an opportunity for service members and their families to "unwind, heal, rejuvenate and have fun," Salazar said during the conference call.
The announcement came during 2012 Armed Forces Week. Biden and first lady Michelle Obama have made increasing opportunities and benefits for military personnel and their families a top priority.


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A trip to Helsinki wouldn't be complete without a visit to the best restaurants and attractions. Getting around by foot or relying on public transport can become a burden. Instead, rent your own cheap car hire in Helsinki, Uusimaa so you never have to turn down an invitation or miss the chance to see some off-the-beaten-path points of interest.
Helsinki is well known for its art, ferry, museums, theaters, and islands. Helsinki is also popular for its dining, restaurants, walkability, shopping, and food.
Enjoy window shopping and do some people-watching in a few of the local stores and markets such as Stockmann, Kauppahalli, Helsinki Street, Kamppi Center, or Forum Shopping Centre. Enjoy the atmosphere and browse through the shops at these colorful attractions. Study the collections, browse the exhibits, have lunch or visit the gift shops in several of the local museums such as National Museum, Seurasaari Open Air Museum, Ateneum Art Museum, Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, and Design Museum. Walk the halls, view the exhibits or just relax in the quiet space. To catch live performances by some of the best and brightest talents in Helsinki, see what's on at much-loved performance venues. For a memorable night out, take that someone special to the National Theater, Helsinki Music Centre, Finnish National Opera, Swedish Theatre, and Kinopalatsi Finnkino Cinema, which run a unique blend of shows.
Helsinki car hire puts the best of the area at your fingertips. Get up early and take a scenic drive while the sun comes up, or make it to a last minute show on time. When you have big ideas for your Helsinki holiday, having your own set of wheels means you are the master of your itinerary. Explore every corner of the city in a car that meets your needs.
Find Helsinki car rental deals right here on Expedia.com.au today. From compact cars to spacious SUVs, you can find the perfect set of wheels for your next holiday at a great price. Narrow your search by vehicle size, amenities, and more and use our easy booking agent to rent a car in minutes.
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Most rental car bookings are eligible for a full refund regardless of when you cancel with Expedia. Not all prepaid bookings qualify for a refund. Review your itinerary for details. If your prepaid booking qualifies for a refund, your booking must be cancelled at least 6 hours prior to pick-up for the refund. If you return your prepaid car rental early, you will not be refunded for any unused time.
To cancel your car booking, sign in or enter your email address and itinerary number. Then select Find itinerary. Under Manage Booking, select Cancel Reservation, then CANCEL THIS RESERVATION. Most prepaid car rental bookings are non-refundable. Pre-paid bookings must be cancelled at least 6 hours prior to pick-up to be eligible for a full refund. To change or cancel a car hire that you booked as part of a holiday, please contact us.
Booking your car from home with Expedia ensures thay you can choose the type of car. You can also compare the different offers and additional services in advance to get the best offer for you. Upon arrival you only need to collect the keys before beginning your trip. In addition, you do not have to start searching for a suitable provider after arriving or reading the terms and conditions at the counter. This will save you a lot of stress.
A comprehensive insurance is a good choice to avoid unpleasant surprises. That way you can enjoy your stay carefree and explore the area with your rental car.
We have a couple different options when it comes to paying for your car rental. Read on and see which is best for you. Reserve now, pay now: This option allows you to reserve your car rental and prepay at the time of booking. You'll need a credit card to prepay, and can apply Expedia Rewards points to cover all or some of the booking cost. While some car rental companies may let you pay with a debit card, the driver still needs to present a valid credit card to cover the deposit upon pick-up. Reserve now, pay later: This option lets you reserve your rental car without paying in advance. When you get to the pick-up spot, just have whoever's driving present a valid credit card to pay the cost in full. The car rental company will also place a hold on your credit card in the amount of the car rental deposit.
When picking up your rental car, check for scratches or dents on the vehicle. Inspect the car carefully, make sure to take notes of potential damage and let the vendor know before driving off.
Rental car companies can usually be found at airports and various locations in the city centre.


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Autodesk Claim #1 – No Autodesk customer ever loses the right to use the perpetual software license you've purchased; it is "evergreen." And if you're on a software maintenance plan, you can continue to receive all of the benefits of software updates and technical support for as long as you'd like.
We've shared key dates well ahead of time to give customers time needed to adjust, but that does not mean we're taking away options. Rather than taking our word for it, here's what one respected industry watcher had to say: "I really just wanted to make it 100% clear: if you have a perpetual license and continue to pay maintenance, NOTHING CHANGES on February/August 1,2016 unless you want it to."
Bentley Response: Two points here — 1) if you can no longer upgrade a product, then it loses value. Think of it this way, if one buys a car which has no trade-in value, then the car itself loses value compared to a similar car that retains its trade-in value. Yes, the car still runs (like the perpetual software license), but it has lost value. And the organization that owns it has lost equity in its asset. 2) If you are on an Autodesk maintenance plan, yes, you can get "software updates" and technical support, but there are limitations.
First, any license that is not currently on a maintenance plan cannot be put on a maintenance plan. If a license lapses, that right is no longer available. Second, it is common for prior versions of software to be required for certain projects, but the user's ability to use prior versions or update prior versions has been discontinued for Autodesk's "perpetual" licenses. And third, users of a standalone Autodesk "perpetual" license may no longer convert these licenses to shared network licenses.
Autodesk's business model, well-articulated publicly, is to move new buyers to subscriptions rather than perpetual licenses, and to move owners of its installed base from perpetual licenses to subscriptions. These changes in its perpetual licensing policies are the first step in that process.
Autodesk Claim #2 – Our customers have a choice. When you subscribe to Autodesk software, you have flexible terms (monthly, quarterly, annually), and multiple access points (single user, multi-user and shared). Now Autodesk customers can get the software they need for a year or a month, in ways that are more convenient and better for their business. Customers can buy and use it for as long as they want and can match their subscription type with the demands of their workforce. When the workforce expands, they can ramp up, or in quieter periods, they can scale it back. In short, subscribing gives you flexibility and predictability.
When it comes to value, lower upfront costs make our software more accessible and allow you to try more tools without the risk of a large upfront expenditure. Plus, you only pay when you need it. This is a big deal. Some of our customers prefer this cost is considered an operating expense, allowing you to bill the cost of the software back to the client or project. And if you subscribe for a longer, multi-year term, you lock-in your rate. Combine that with flexibility in the length of contracts and you may find that you're actually paying less.
Bentley Response: As of August 1, 2016, Autodesk's customers no longer have a choice to buy a perpetual license. Bentley's users have benefited from subscriptions for well over a decade, including "pay only for usage" options. None of these "innovations" are new to Bentley users. But, Bentley users also have a greater freedom to choose the option that best fits their business needs. They have the option to purchase true perpetual licenses!
Autodesk Claim #3 – Software as a service is essential for technological evolution. It allows for continual and consistent innovation and support. The software will get better, faster and more seamless in the way you use it. The experience is customized to you or your organization, and provides a simplified way to access and deploy software, manage your users and collaborate on projects. With this new way of delivering software, everyone will always have the latest, most up-to-date Autodesk tools available.
It's not just Autodesk saying this; the entire software industry is moving in this direction. Frankly, design and engineering software has been a bit slow to make this change. But the benefits for end-users are clear, and it's just a matter of time before all vendors have similar ways of buying.
Bentley Response: We have no disagreement as to the potential advantages to users of software "as a service." In fact, while our own users have increasingly elected to choose license subscription offerings over the years, we've been well able to extend our "software at your service" benefits across all licensing models, including perpetual licenses. Therefore, the argument that technological innovation and efficient software delivery is directly dependent on a commercial licensing model is disproven by our own ongoing experience.
Autodesk Claim #4 – Our recent earnings results validate our move to an all subscription-based model and readiness of the market and our customer base. More customers are getting on board every day. In Q1 of this year, they were up 132,000 to 2.71 million.
What does this mean? It means that millions of you are already seeing the benefits of shifting to subscription and are making that choice voluntarily.
Bentley Response: Autodesk users did not have the choice to continue to purchase perpetual licenses. And with Autodesk's very recently announced inducement for users to relinquish "perpetual" licenses for a temporary discount on subscriptions, it is clear that Autodesk will do everything it can to make this "choice" compulsory.


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A decade ago, Tom Cruise drew more headlines for manic behavior in interviews than for his actions on the big screen. Incidents like his couch jumping on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" even earned him a not so flattering portrayal on "South Park."
In an interview in Playboy's June issue, Cruise opened up on his controversy-filled life and the success he's found recently with "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" as well as his upcoming roll in "Rock of Ages."
"I learned that even in times that were challenging, you have a choice whether to let problems overwhelm you," Cruise told Playboy.
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That mentality comes partially from his religious beliefs, but Cruise says he isn't out to push Scientology on the masses.
"I have respect for what other people believe. What I believe in my own life is that it's a search for how I can do things better," he said. "Whether it's being a better man or a better father or finding ways for myself to improve. Individuals have to decide what is true and real for them. I'm fortunate in the life I have."
In the wide-ranging Q&A, Cruise also talked about his relationship with wife Kate Holmes.
"When she walks into the room, I just feel better," he said. "I'm a romantic. I like doing things like creating romantic dinners, and she enjoys that. I don't know what to say—I'm just happy, and I have been since the moment I met her. What we have is very special."
Another topic: his wrinkle-free face. Cruise told Playboy that he hasn't had any "work" done and "never" will. That may have to do with his stance on how he handles his legal situations.
"They know I mean it, that if I have to, I will sue," he said. "You start with a letter saying, 'Okay, you know it's not true. Apologize.'"


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Thread: We're back and I am back!!!
We're back and I am back!!!
If you have not sent my rant on facebook I've been locked out of my 24*7 account for a month - due to a technical problem :grbac:. Admin Steve eventually sorted it out and I am now back posting. :celery
I watched the Bungles game on BBC red whilst I had the US Open tennis on SKY, which was why I was not on any threads on facebook. I am still very busy with the rugby stuff but it will slow down.
Does anyone know what has happened to the emicons - and in particular the flags?"We ain't stinking Redskins fans in this Town sonny!"


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Ontario breaks for bikes: Budget extends PST exemption on bikes and accessories to 2010
Courtesy BTAC
Ontario's latest provincial budget features a two year extension of the tax holiday on bikes, introduced last December.
Bikes that cost less than $1,000, bike helmets and select bike safety equipment are exempt from the Ontario Provincial Sales Tax (PST) until December 31, 2010.
Pete Lilly, President of the Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC), praised the move as a sign of good things to come. 'We're thrilled that the province has reaffirmed its commitment to building a bike-friendly Ontario. The exemption will save consumers millions of dollars each year, encourage physical activity and ease traffic congestion.'
He went on to say: 'It's also a big win for our members - the independent bike shops that supported the tax break so enthusiastically. I'd like to congratulate them for ensuring the smooth implementation of this important public policy initiative.'
The announcement comes just as BTAC is preparing to host a Cycling Pavilion at the Toronto Green Living Show, April 25-27. Located in the Direct Energy Centre, the Pavilion will feature the latest bikes and related products for recreation and urban transportation. Participating manufacturers include Batavus, Norco, Opus, Specialized and Trek.
Visitors to the Cycling Pavilion will learn what to look for in a new bike and where the best cycling destinations are. They'll also hear about bike commuting, which is a burgeoning trend in Canada.
BTAC hopes the information will help people take advantage of the extended tax exemption.
'Everyone can benefit from cycling,' Lilly added. 'The more you ride, the stronger and healthier you get, the less pollution and greenhouses gases you generate, and the more fun you have."
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Many of our car trips are for distances less than three kilometers - well within the range of an easy bike ride. In just 15 minutes, the average person can bike 3.5 km. Here are some other benefits to cycling to your destinations:
Get there quick! For trips of up to 10 km, cycling is usually the fastest way to travel within the city.
Save $$$. It costs about $200 per year to maintain a bike, plus an additional $300 for accessories - compared to $7,500 that the average Canadian pays to own a car.
Improve your health! 30 minutes of brisk cycling several times a week reduces the risk of developing coronary heart disease, adult diabetes and obesity by as much as 50%. (The David Suzuki Foundation)
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These Riedel Vinum Syrah glasses, an integral part of the ever-popular Vinum collection, were designed to highlight the tannins in wines made from the Australian Shiraz variety of grape, such as Amarone, Blaufrankisch, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache, Hermitage Rouge, Malbec, Mourvedre, Pinotage, Shiraz, and Syrah. Introduced in 1986, the Riedel Vinum line was the first machine-made series of glasses in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics of grape varietals. The Vinum series has had a strong and permanent impact on the wine glass culture around the globe. These glasses have proven to consumers and restauranteurs that the pleasure of consuming wines starts with the glass. Developed by 10th generation Georg Riedel on the principle that the contents commands the shape, Vinum is great for everyday use. These glasses are made with over 24% lead crystal.
This shape was developed between 1993 and 1995 following tastings in the major Syrah growing regions, when most influential winemakers contributed their views on how the message of their wines should be put across.
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Denis, Odette, and I are teaming up to find everything we can about our common ancestors.
And we are not scared the least bit by that passion for genealogy and old pictures.
What makes us tick?
A deep sense of where we come from and a deep desire to reach back in the past to see where we are going with our lives.
Don't move Honoré… Watch the birdie…
Honoré Sauvé is my great-great-grandfather.
My aunt Evelyne had two plastic grocery bags full of old pictures of old people whom she did not know a thing about.
Among these pictures was this one of Honoré Sauvé and Julie Leroux.
That was back in July 2007 when my brother visited me and I brought some pictures along. Strangely enough he did not remember where he had gotten them.
Denis saw this same picture two weeks ago on my genealogy site and Denis got all excited. You see Denis has a lot of old pictures of old people also…
He told me mine was beautiful.
He wrote me about it because he knew someone who had Sauvés as her ancestors. He talked about his distant cousin Odette in the United States…
That made me tick and I wanted to know more.
I found that Odette's ancestor was in fact Joseph Sauvé, Honoré's brother.
I knew nothing about Joseph except that he was Honoré's brother.
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Odette has been looking for her roots since 2000.
She knew very little about her Sauvé lineage but she knew about her Sovie lineage… Arthur Sauvé, William Sovie, Otis E.Sovie and Eileen Katherine Sovie.
Eileen Sovie
I decided in 2008 to write a blog on genealogy, first in French then to write an English version.
I wanted to share what I knew about my roots with others either French or English speaking. Little did I know that, down the road, I would meet Odette Clouthier and Denis Cloutier.
You never can tell who you are going to meet down the road…
Hi Ron, it's the long and winding road again…


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Friday, March 1, 2013
A University of Kansas student was found dead in her dormitory room but police say there is no evidence of foul play.
The student was identified as Courtney Newman, a senior from Leavenworth. She was majoring in psychology and sociology and was a resident assistant at the dorm.
The university did not release any further details.
University officials say counselors will be available at Ellsworth Hall.


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My cousin, Jennifer, over at Climbing My Family Tree was on a roll this week. I enjoyed all of her posts, especially her story on Shopping Through Ages. I loved that you could buy a number of fake beards from the 1896 Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog! Jen also gave us a glimpse of an old salt dish that has been passed down through the generations of her family, and she shared with us a lovely photo of a church choir at in Lockport, NY, taken at Easter 1925.
Deb at Adventures in Genealogy offered some helpful links for getting kids involved in genealogy, and made me wish I could get my nephews more interested in our family history. I'm not giving up on them, yet... =)
James at Genealogy's Star explained genealogy "citations" and inspired me to better cite my sources. I'm really bad at that, and I know it's going to bite me in the caboose one of these days.
Elizabeth at Pulled Through the Knothole of Time (and who is also one of my Knitting Genealogy friends on Ravelry) shared a fascinating story about unusual naming practices in one generation of her family. I don't want to give away the ending of the story, so you'll have to click over to read it for yourself!
I got some good tips and inspiration on cleaning up my blog from Tessa at The Keough Corner. One improvement that I've already implemented is an added link at the bottom of each post that you can click to make the post "printer friendly." Thanks, Tessa!
Finally, Nikki at Family History Teacher caught my eye with her story about finding her great great grandfather's POW records from the Civil War. Congrats on that wonderful find, Nikki!Thanks again to everyone for entertaining, educating and inspiring me this week. I can't wait to read all your stories next week!


text: My friend Nils emailed the other day to see if I had a photograph that he could potentially use for the cover of his friend John Foti's soon to be released album. He was especially interested in some old pictures that I made the year before moving to Chicago for grad school. These photographs are from 2000 and were made at the local community college in White Plains, NY (I rented darkroom space to try and learn color printing before starting my MFA). I hadn't looked at these pictures in years, a fun walk down memory lane (click to enlarge):


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I am a bit sad this morning that I did not wake up in a beautiful cabin for two in Bismark, Arkansas. My husband and I spent the week there and it was beautiful and very relaxing! We spent our honeymoon in Hot Springs 7 1/2 years ago, so it was fun to revisit some of the places and talk about how much it has changed. We are back home now so that means it's back to the crafting world for me!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Back from Vacation
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Baby Gifts
A woman in my church is having a baby girl next month. Here is a couple of goodies that I put together for her. I used washcloths and baby spoons/forks for the lollipop vase and Stampin' Up!'s Bigz die Beautiful Butterflies. It cut the fabric very nice. Thanks for looking!
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Weekend Fun
Jon and I had lots of fun re-exploring something that we haven't done in years! His nephews birthday party was at a skating rink and we braved the skates and tried it ourselves. Good news.....we didn't get hurt and I didn't even fall one time! I was impressed!!
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
First Post.....
Well, not exactly my first post. I started this blog last year, but never really did anything with it! Now that school is out, I guess that I have some extra time to play around with it. This is really just a place for me to share my creativity with friends and family. Thanks for stopping by and please continue to check back to see new goodies! Thanks again!!!
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Have the Darwinian faithful ever been so optimistic about their theory that they stretched the evidence dishonestly? Well, yes, there have been instances of "hiding the decline" in the biological sciences.
Here's one described in the Seattle Times: (H/T Evolution News)
Tuesday is the centennial of the grossest fraud of 20th-century science: Piltdown man. It is a case worth remembering.
On Dec. 18, 1912, amateur geologist Charles Dawson presented to the Geological Society of London a partial skull. It was purported to be a human ancestor 500,000 to 1 million years old, an age scientists now assign to Homo erectus. Dawson said he had found the fossils in a gravel pit near Piltdown Common, south of London.
Dawson had no scientific credentials, but his friend Arthur Smith Woodward did. Woodward was the keeper of the geological department at the British Museum. He had been at the dig and had seen the jawbone "fly out" of the ground under the blow of Dawson's pick.
There was a problem with the jawbone. It was from an orangutan only a few hundred years old. It was fitted with two fossilized chimpanzee teeth, filed down to make them look more like human teeth. The cranium fragments were human, from the Middle Ages. All had been treated with an iron solution and acid to make them look older.
Scientists didn't have many fossil skulls in 1912, but none of them looked like a human cranium with an ape jaw.
Several scientists, including one from the Smithsonian Institution, argued that the jaw and cranium did not match. It took 40 years for them to be proved right, and even longer for Dawson to be confirmed as the con man responsible.
The surprising thing is that this is not the only time that this has happened with Darwinists and global warmists.


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BOSTON, MA — CUPCAKE, a sexy, subversive, silly and sweet love letter to Summertown will make its World premiere at Boston's Club Café May 10 — June 24, 2012. Book by Bradley Seeman, music by Michael Wartofsky (Car Talk: The Musical!!), and lyrics by David Reiffel, and directed and produced by Guy Ben-Aharon (GBA Productions, Israeli Stage). For cast announcement and more information visit http://www.cupcakethemusical.com. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm and Sunday brunch/matinee shows (June10, 17, and 24 at 2pm). Ticket are $25 -$35 with Special Group discounts also available at firstname.lastname@example.com. To buy tickets go to https://www.clubcafe.com or call 617-536-0966. The Boston production is sponsored in part by Cupcake Vodka. (Press performance: Saturday May 12 at 8pm.) For more behind the scenes visit www.cupcakethemusical.com.
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Sexy, Subversive, Silly, and Sweet Love Letter to Summertown CUPCAKE Makes World Premiere At Boston's Club Cafe May 10 — June 24
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Cupcake Photo Shoot!
Last night, the cast and creative team of CUPCAKE assembled at the home studio of the incredibly talented Joel Benjamin to take some photographs for the show. This was also the first time that the cast and creative/production side of the show all got to meet each other, so it was a particularly exciting evening, and Joel was incredibly kind in opening up his home to us for a few hours (5 cast members + 3 creators + 1 producer/director + Marketing + PR + Associate Producer + Joel + Joel's 2 lovely pups = 1 big party).
By the end of the night, Joel had taken over 700 pictures. Here's just a few of our favorites:
You can check out the rest over at the Multimedia section of the website. Thanks again to Joel for all his time and hard work!
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