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So I've sung the praises of our school district's special education and early intervention services quite a bit, haven't I? Sure, we've had some problems, some arguments, some skeptical looks shot across the conference table, but for the most part, our experiences have been primarily positive.
And that's generally the story I tell to parents I meet online and real life who ask for advice or guidance about what to do when they're standing with a new diagnosis in one hand and no real road map in the other.
I met a mother this past summer like that. Her child was 5 and newly labeled as PDD-NOS. They'd relocated from out of state, started new jobs, and had not yet settled on a permanent place to live. English was not her first language, and she had no idea where to start looking for help. Our kids ended up in the same summer camp class together, and I tried to give her a brief overview on dealing with the school district and who to call and what to expect at the evaluations.
I sensed that she was getting conflicting information from a bunch of different places, along with some bad assumptions about what services were actually available and how to go about qualifying for them, but I quickly figured out that our path into special ed at age 3 was completely different than the path for a 5-year-old, and that I could offer little "real" help myself. But that was okay, I assured her. Just get yourself in for an evaluation. Everything will fall into place after that, just like it did for us.
They got themselves in for an evaluation. She texted me the decision.
"He didn't qualify."
I was stunned. What? How could he not qualify? For anything? He's just like Noah! Almost exactly, only if Noah wasn't getting the help he gets! We didn't even have the PDD-NOS thing, officially, and we qualified! Did they not read the assessments and evaluations you already had? Did they not do X and did you say Y and what about Z?
There's an appeals process, of course, one that usually sends families to the offices of educational advocates and consultants and mediators to help them navigate and bolster their case. I collected names and phone numbers for her, as did some of the teachers from camp, but I could see the defeat in her eyes that conveyed exactly what she was already thinking: Screw them, I'll just send him to private school.
Maybe private school will be the right choice for her child. Lord knows we'd like to avoid the cost of it, but we'd never rule it out as a possibility if we found that the public school was no longer meeting Noah's needs.
But listening to HER experiences with the school district -- a team who clearly took advantage of a set of parents who were not prepared to argue or fight back, who disregarded previous written assessments and opinions, who were quick to wave off a child's struggles and delays as "immaturity" and put off responsibility for him until next year, MAYBE -- it's been an eye-opening, humbling experience.
I like my version of special education, where my child is surrounded by people who truly have his best interests at heart ... and not a budget-strapped bureaucracy struggling to keep student numbers down and hustle borderline kids out the door. I like thinking that if we meet at the IEP table with common goals and a reasonable amount of education on my part, we'll get what Noah needs with a minimum of drama or headaches.
I don't like thinking that wow, maybe we just got lucky.
I know what you mean. I mean, yeah, we had to hire an attorney at one point, but I don't feel that we've been bullied or taken advantage of. I feel like we have a team that respects us and what we're trying to do for our child. It is appalling that this isn't happening for all kids. The more stories I hear, the more depressing it is.
Reading stories like this makes me realize how truly lucky we are too, to have a team that loves my son, and really wants him to succeed. But I think they also know the lengths to which I will go to make sure he gets what he needs, and probably don't want to try me. I agree, though, that it probably is easier to START in the "system" at 3 than it is to break in to it later.
Any parent with a SN child who isn't struggling with their school should consider themselves very, very lucky. I'm one of the lucky ones, too, but know of other parents in my surrounding towns who have to go head-to-head with their child's education team on a near-monthly basis. I can't imagine having that battle regularly (or even once, really, since I've been so fortunate thus far) on top of the normal day-to-day struggles of parenting a SN child. It's infuriating to think that there are schools where the staff works against the child.
I hate to say it, but I'm guessing you dind't get lucky at all. I'm guessing that you're white, and middle to upper middle class. You're not the kind of person who falls through the cracks. If this woman was new to the country, and struggling with English, they're less likely to even WANT to help her. Even in a multicultural place like where you live--don't you live in the DC metro area? Yeah, anyway, there are racists everywhere.
Wow, I'm upper middle class and white, and I fight every.single.day, for services for my son. Race has nothing to do with it. Especially when you live in a diverse metropolis. Maybe in a more rural less diversified area, but I can't say, as I don't live in an area like that.
I definitely think, given the overloaded nature of the IU systems around the country, that the district preys on people with little fight or knowledge of the system. It's not right, and it's frustrating as hell, but the one thing I tell people is educate yourself, because you are their biggest advocate and you don't HAVE TO sign an IEP that you don't agree with. The only way they won't fall through the cracks is if you fight for your child. Because no one else is going to do it for you.
We're another family with a wonderful team in our school district. I also know that certain things have become available (like a social skills group), because we went to our team and said, "He needs this" and it was documented in his original Asperger's diagnosis paperwork.
As a former private school teacher, I would NEVER send my Aspie to a private school unless it was specifically a school for special needs or services were spelled in a signed contract. Private schools are not required to provide services in the same way as public schools. I would hope to avoi it, but public schools have a legal requirement and one can force it to be fulfilled by taking the school district to court. Private schools have no such obligation.

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For Immediate Release:Majority Caucus Louisville Metro CouncilContact: Tony Hyatt 574-4137/526-3622Throughout the year, Petersburg Park is a perfect recreational spot for walkers or joggers who just want to enjoy the Newburg Area. On Saturday, December 3rd the park will take on a holiday feel when Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin (D-2) hosts "Light up Newburg".
"The Newburg Community always enjoy the holiday season," says Shanklin. "We have some fun planned but more importantly this event is a reminder of the wonder of the holiday season."
"Light Up Newburg" will get underway at 6:00pm at Petersburg Park on Saturday, December 3rd. Petersburg Park is located at the corner of Indian Trail and Petersburg Road.
Food and light refreshments will be provided for the event. Before the night is over, Santa & Mrs. Claus will be on hand to distribute gifts to children in the area.
This year 10 bicycles will be given away along with 22 games. Children must be present to win.
"I want to invite everyone to come out and enjoy some holiday cheer with us," says Shanklin. "Bring your singing voice because I am sure everyone knows a carol or two. This is something for the whole family."
For more information about "Light Up Newburg, contact Councilwoman Shanklin's office at 574-1102.


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"I started to experience a lack of power in my left leg, along with extreme pain and discomfort, especially whilst time trialing and climbing". "The pain in my left leg got so bad that after about 5 minutes into a TT I would barely be able to use my left side"
I got it checked out and found out I had a major narrowing in my external iliac artery, which was stopping the blood flow to my leg. This required me to have surgery ASAP, so I got the surgery done in Lyon on the 8th of June (my birthday) and had to stay in hospital for a week and then in a hotel in Lyon for another 5 days before I could get driven back to my apartment in Girona.
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Oceana Magazine: Chef's Corner – Sam Talbot
Each month, Oceana magazine features a sustainable seafood recipe and chef. This month's Chef's Corner heads to New York City to spotlight Sam Talbot's seafood restaurant and delicious coconut mussel recipe. Take a look below, and check out the original recipe in the summer issue of Oceana magazine.
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CEO Note: President Obama Announces Plan to Combat Seafood Fraud at Global "Our Ocean" Conference
I have truly historic news to share with you. Today, in a video message shared at Secretary of State John Kerry's "Our Ocean" conference, President Obama announced his plan to develop a comprehensive program aimed at combating seafood fraud and keeping illegal fish out of the U.S. market.
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The Perfect Protein: By the Numbers
In a recent interview with Coast magazine, Oceana CEO Andy Sharpless discussed his new book, The Perfect Protein. While the phrases "saving our oceans," and "feeding the world," may feel nebulous and, frankly, overwhelming, Andy used this interview to break these overwhelming ideas down into clear, straightforward points.
"So, if you go into McDonald's and you're choosing between a fish filet sandwich and a hamburger, you can make a decision that has a bigger impact on the world, and yourself, than people appreciate," says Sharpless. "If you eat the hamburger, you're eating enough grain to make more than 200 taco shells and you're consuming enough fresh water to fill more than 10,000 glasses. If you eat the fish filet sandwich, you're not."
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Harvard Dining Services Dishes Up Sustainable Seafood
It looks like r's aren't the only things getting dropped at Harvard: Over the last few years, Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS) has overhauled its operations to make its meals more ecologically friendly, and now unsustainable seafood is getting the chop.
In the last year, Dining Services began to examine the thousands of pounds of tuna, tilapia, salmon, and mahi-mahi being served to their seafood-hungry scholars, and realized that there was much room for change. These new changes reached their diners this fall, with students dining on new species like swai, and sustainable and regional versions of old favorites, like mussels from Prince Edward Island and shrimp caught in Maine waters.
"It's part of our overall program in sustainable dining," said David Davidson, managing director of HUDS. "We're hoping we can come up with guidelines we can share with other schools." To help guide them through the murky waters of seafood sustainability, Dining Services has enlisted the help of Barton Seaver, Washington DC chef, sustainable seafood advocate, National Geographic fellow, and frequent Oceana collaborator.
Guest Post: Live from the Seafood Summit
Editor's note: This is a guest post by Simone Lewis-Koskinen, Program Assistant at SeaWeb, reporting from the Seafood Summit in Hong Kong. Oceana is a sponsor of the summit.
After many months and several thousand emails, phone calls and meetings, the Seafood Summit has arrived! SeaWeb's 10th Annual Seafood Summit in Hong Kong, kicked off this Wednesday with a series of pre-Summit activities exploring the existing and future horizons of the eco-certification landscape, investment mechanisms for fisheries and local seafood markets. Despite the jet lag, most of the participants were in high spirits and eager to mingle, setting the tone for what's sure to be the best Summit yet.
The following three days will see a flurry of panels, workshops and meetings that get at the heart of some of the most pressing issues facing the seafood industry. From climate change to Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing, the topics run the gamut, promising a healthy dose of debate and discussion.
Panels addressing tuna and shark issues are particularly likely to spark some heated debates given the cultural and traditional ties to the region. From Friday's panel discussion on local trends around shark fins and consumer attitudes, to Saturday's workshop on sustainable shark fisheries, Hong Kong is shaping up to be the perfect place to elevate these dialogues to the next level.
Other sessions likely to provide some interesting food for thought examine the relationship between seafood and the consumer, exploring the various avenues to engage consumers in the discussion. As the Holy Grail for many conservation groups, sessions sharing tools and lessons learned around translating consumer awareness into behavior change are sure to spark a lot of interest.
The Seafood Summit is an annual event hosted by SeaWeb that brings together global representatives from the seafood industry and conservation community for in-depth discussions, presentations and networking around the issue of sustainable seafood. The goal of the Summit is to foster dialogue and partnerships that lead to a seafood marketplace that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. The breadth and depth of topics, discussions and perspectives serves as a catalyst for new solutions as one of the premiere events in the seafood community.
Looking back at past Summits, this year's event represents the first steps into new territory. Traditionally held in Europe and North America, bringing the Seafood Summit to Hong Kong is an important step for helping the sustainable seafood movement engage more effectively with the Asian marketplace. Many of the presentations so far have acknowledged the growing role Asia has and will continue to play in the path towards sustainability. In the days, months and years to come, this initial foray will surely be remembered as setting the stage for many of the lasting relationships formed at the 2012 Seafood Summit.
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New Report: Seafood Fraud in South Florida
How would you feel if you found out the red snapper on your plate wasn't red snapper at all, but instead something illegally fished or potentially unhealthy? A new Oceana study found that 31% of seafood we tested in South Florida is mislabeled, keeping consumers in the dark about what they're really eating.
Our campaigners used DNA testing on seafood samples from grocery stores, restaurants, and sushi venues in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach areas. We've conducted studies like this in other cities, and the results from Los Angeles and Boston were even more striking—55% of seafood in L.A. was mislabeled and 48% in Boston.
But just because the numbers are lower in South Florida doesn't mean that seafood fraud is any more acceptable. Some of the fish being served under a different name pose risks to health and sustainability. The study found that king mackerel, a high mercury fish with a health warning for sensitive groups, was being marketed as 'grouper.'
Sushi restaurants were the biggest offenders, with 58% of samples found to be mislabeled. All the samples of white tuna collected from sushi vendors were actually escolar, a fish species that can make people sick.
The large amount of seafood coming into the U.S. market can make it difficult to trace each item to its source. Oceana is calling on the federal government to ensure that the seafood we find in our markets is safe, legal, and honestly labeled. By implementing a traceability system, consumers can make informed decisions about what they put on their plate.
Sign the petition to fight seafood fraud and ensure you're getting what you order.
Video: Mercury from Source to Seafood
The health benefits of seafood are well-documented, but some people avoid eating it after hearing reports of high mercury levels. This video might help make things a little clearer.
Produced by the Dartmouth Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program, the video explains how mercury gets into water and then into the fish that we eat. Burning coal releases mercury into the air and increases its concentrations in our waterways. Depending on where in the food chain a fish is, it could have low levels of mercury or high levels that could be unhealthy.
Eating seafood has many health benefits—it has important Omega 3 fatty acids and is low in the saturated fats you find in other animal proteins, especially red meat. Many fish are safe and healthy to eat. While shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and tuna have higher mercury levels, there are plenty of other options that are safe to eat. You can find responsible and healthy seafood choices in our Sustainable Seafood Guide.
Check out the video, which also features Oceana senior scientist Kim Warner, to learn more about how mercury builds up in the environment and how to stay healthy while including seafood in your diet.
Fishy Business: Can You Trust Your Seafood?
Can you trust that the seafood you bought is actually what it claims to be? In a new report titled, "Fishy Business: Do You Know What You Are Really Eating?" Oceana explains how seafood mislabeling and species substitution can have dangerous consequences for public health and ocean ecosystems.
Seafood fraud is more common than people think. Seafood takes a long journey from the ocean to your plate, with plenty of opportunities for fishermen and merchants to fudge the truth—and very little in the way to stop them.
Some expensive fish are switched out for more common varieties. Seafood may be weighted down with ice, meaning you're paying for more than what you get. And fish caught unsustainably may be falsely labeled as an eco-friendly option, which means even careful consumers could still be funding unsustainable fishing.
The FDA only inspects 2% of imported seafood, but up to 70% of seafood may be mislabeled in some manner. Obviously, the FDA needs to make seafood a priority. "Consumers have a right to know what they are eating and where it came from. Yet, frankly, customers are being ripped off," said Oceana's Beth Lowell. "Fraud of any kind is wrong, illegal and must be stopped."
Eating dinner shouldn't be a guessing game. Today, the House is considering the FDA's 2013 budget, and we're calling on them to pay attention to seafood.
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A Carbon Footprint that Isn't Shrimpy
According to new estimates, farmed shrimp from Asia may have one of the highest carbon footprints of any food.
More than half of all shrimp farms are located in Asia, primarily in areas that used to be mangrove forests. Mangroves are trees that grow in salt water, and they are important for marine ecosystems because they provide nutrients and shelter for many fish, turtle, and wading bird species. Mangrove forests are also important because they serve as a carbon sink, removing and storing more than 1,000 pounds of CO2) per acre each year.
But around the world, mangrove forests are being cut down to build shrimp farms. These farms are also often short-lived. The intensive farming methods pollute the environment, and disease spreads easily among the shrimp, which means that shrimp farmers must frequently clear new areas to stay in business.
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A Fishery for the Future: Off the Hook
A group of hook-and-line fishermen in Nova Scotia are helping change the face of fishing, and we think you should know about them.
Perhaps you're familiar with the CSA model, or Community Supported Agriculture, in which subscribers pay for weekly shares of a farm's produce. Off the Hook is a Community Supported Fishery using this model with fish, connecting a co-operative of small-scale fishermen from the Bay of Fundy to subscribers in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia. Customers receive weekly shares of the co-op's catch of fresh whole haddock and hake.
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John Potter turns 92 at the end of the month, and by then, he might be homeless. The World War II veteran probably never thought that the fight of his life would be against his daughter, but it's the unfortunate truth. Janice Contrill was granted power of attorney back in 2004 when her dad fell ill and has used that status to evict him from his home. Potter built the place himself more than 50 years ago and is dumb-founded that his daughter has terminated his "lease."
There is, however, one family member on Potter's side.
His granddaughter Jaclyn Fraley, 35, hasn't talked to her mother Janice in two years, and solidly sides with Potter. In fact, she started a campaign on GoFundMe.com to try and raise money for her grandfather to buy his house back.
After just a month on the site, Fraley's raised about $71,000 of her goal of $125,000.
There are two sides to every story, and all we know about Janice's side is that there was a dispute over care for her severely disabled, autistic brother (Potter's son). Perhaps Janice feels like her father wronged her, and possibly her brother, too, and is seeking retribution?
I'd wager that there's more here than meets the eye, but if you'd like to help 91-year-old WWII vet John Potter keep his house, you can donate on the GoFundMe site. Banding together to help a person in need is never a bad idea, especially a war vet. His granddaughter wants to give him the money on his birthday ... so don't delay!
Did you donate?
Photo via Jaclyn Fraley
The fund is set up in the name of the granddaughter who is helping him. I donated! He's a bit over $110,000 right now, trying to get to $125,000. What this daughter is doing to her father is just flat out wrong.
Why not take power of attorney away from the daughter? If he really needs it, give it to the granddaughter!
Power of Attorney is supposed to be to help the person legally when he/she can no longer do it themselvees for medical or mental or age reasons. I would think the Granddaughter should be able to go to a judge and get the order overturned by showing her mother does not have her grandfather's best interests at heart.
her grandfather still has the power to terminate the Special Power of Attorney that he signed long ago for that reason...
the daughter no longer has Power of Attorney but when she had it she put the deed to the house in her name, something that's illegal to do. Once he found out what she did, he gave the granddaughter POA and tired to get the deed back in his name. He managed to do that but that got overturned due to statue of limitation so the daughter still has the house in her name and she wants to sell the house to him. I think it's a pretty disgusting thing to do to your own father. I hope it works out for him.
I meant let him keep the money that is raised AND his house.


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This is a great school that my child attends!
RMS is a great school. My son really enjoyed going there and the teachers are very nice.
Special education teachers need more training in order to understand the needs of student. What they tell a parent and what they do are intirely different. Teachers have stated to me they do not have the time to help student one on one.
I am a graduate of Ronkonkoma JHS and it was an awesome place to learn. I love the way it is changing. There is more diversity then there has ever been. It is a community that is changing hopefully for the best.
this school is a great place for our kids to learn.most kids have scool pride
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Forever stuck in my head. #normal
Is it still sordid work if no one knows? We're quiet fires next to holy oceans.
The espresso life.
I call this little collection of photos "Stuff That Is Cool In My Neighborhood."
Just the sheer amount of mind blowing musicians I share this city with overwhelms me… In an incredible yet slightly depressing way.
Been obsessed with this song since he played 3rd and Lindsley last October.. Wish I could've seen him at Bonnaroo but whatever who cares about Bonnaroo anyway?! Am I right?!!…… (I know i'm wrong.. just let me have this…)
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doodling on the window at work.
Louis, Louis. One man's pursuit in finding a way to stop beer from spoiling.
Cooking with Fire: How cooking food made us human.
Kaldi and the Dancing Goats. The story of a listless goat herder, some energetic goats and some bright red berries.
Bull dog in a garden
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La Furstemberg in one of its many guises. This tune first appears in 1696 called 'St. Martin's Lane' in Playford's 6th edition of the English Dancing Master. Corrette's version from 1783 is probably the last of its kind and his book shown here marked the end of printed works for baroque hurdy gurdy.
Opto-electronic hurdy-gurdy
Derek Holzer creates noise-making contraption using a hurdy-gurdy like object attached to some painful electronic circuitry. Don't think this is going to catch on. Very arty though.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all hurdy-gurdy players around the world! May all your dreams come true … and may you achieve the coup gras you always wanted!
Halsway Carol (composed by Nigel Eaton) performed by duo Carlos Quintá on accordian and Óscar Fernández on hurdy-gurdy.
French 1780's hurdy-gurdy from the V&A collection. More here.
More funky fiddle and hurdy-gurdy goodness from Gregory Jolivet.
A clip of Pep Massana and Ramon Elias's organistrum in action with an octaved violin. A free improvisation about Los Set Gotxs of Libre Vermenl at Sant Pau Vell, Montserrat.
Interesting short video on an organistrum by Pep Massana and Ramon Elias. It shows a new organistrum system can plays 20 strings with 44 notes.
Dante Ferrara plays Purcell Minuets, from 'Musick's Hand-maid' printed in 1689.
Steve Tyler, virtuoso hurdy gurdy plays Belicha, 14th century medieval art music.
The Big Hurdy-Gurdy Workshop Weekend
A workshop weekend for hurdy-gurdy players of all ages and abilities with Gregory Jolivet (France), Steve Tyler, Claire Dugue giving workshops on technique and repertoire.
8-10th February 2013 Halsway Manor, Somerset
For more info and booking, see here.
Hurdy-gurdy Saturday courses - Netherlands
Saturday Courses - November 2012 to May 2013
The Dutch association for hurdy-gurdies and bagpipes has announced the next series of Saturday courses for the hurdy-gurdy and bagpipes, running from November through to next May. Courses are available for beginners and advanced players of both instruments, as well as joint sessions. Beginner's instruments are available to hire.
- Hurdy-gurdy beginners: Joop Aalbers. Discover the possibilities of the instrument and experience the fun.
- Hurdy-gurdy advanced: Roald Keuning. Elaboration and refinement of melodic and rhythmic techniques.
- Drone Music in bandstands: Ine Blom. Development of a joint repertoire to be played at the end of the course at a number of bandstands.
- Bourbonnais Revival: drone with a capital D: Jonneke Jorissen and Cor Westbroek. Joint course for D-tuned hurdy gurdies and bagpipes.
Information and registration
See http://draailier-doedelzak.nl/zaterdagcursus.htm for more information.
Hurdy-Gurdy music show
On 31 August, Dutch streaming music site, Concertzender, had an hour-long show devoted to hurdy-gurdy music. An archived recording of the show is available on their site here (click the small speaker link towards the top of the page).
They say "This episode of Metamorphoses about unusual instruments is an hour long focus on the hurdy-gurdy. Often the instrument has been maligned as a simple melody instrument that was merely suitable to accompany dancing. However, the instrument was in the distant past used by the troubadours to accompany their songs and classical works were composed for it. The hurdy largely disappeared from the stage, afterwards remaining only in some countries like France. In recent decades there has been a revival, in which the construction of the instrument, the playing technique and repertoire went through a revolution."
The show features the following set:
- Malicorne - Le Branle des Chevaux (trad)
Le Bestiaire - Ballon Noir 082303
- Blowzabella - The New Hornpipes (D Shepherd)
A richer dust - Osmosys OSMOCD010
- Emilio Cao - Estreaba o horizonte (Coa)
Cartas Marinas - BOA Do FolDF005
- La Ciapa Rusa - Suite di Monferrine (trad, Martinotti)
Antologia - Robi Droli RDC015
- Vizöntö - Springdance (Kiss)
Best - Pan Records 145 CD
- Hölderlin Express - Jumping Eggs (Olav Krauss)
Hölderlin express - Akku Disc ADCD 3025
- Garmana - Varulven (The Werewolf) (Gotte Rinqvist)
Guds spelemän - Xource XOUcd 113
- Wolverlei - Malbroek/Wilhelmusdans/Swart laat 'm scheren (trad)
Wolverlei - Munich 7445
- Appellation controlee - Basso Pomade (Blaine L Reiniger, Steven Brown)/Marchand de Féraille (Blaine L. Reiniger)
Tiz - Dig it 567914-2
- Gilbert Isbin & Iep Fourier - Avoid a Void (Isbin, Fourier)
Avoid a void - Tern006
- Gilles Chabenat - Carmin (Chabenat)
Je vois venir - Roseau ROS101.02
- Trame trio - Awin Awin (Nass el Ghawin)
Changer d'air - Buda Musique 3017907
- Valentin Clastrier - El Castel (Bernard de Ventadorn, Clastrier)
Hérésie - Silex Y225402
Revenant de Paris - Boucherie Production 49502.2
The Duellists. A tune written and played by Nigel Eaton, performed here on a double keyboard Hurdy Gurdy in G by Chris Eaton.


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Delta Partners Expands as Telecommunications Market in the Middle East & Africa Continues to Intensify
Delta Partners Expands as Telecommunications Market in the Middle East & Africa Continues to Intensify
Delta Partners, the leading professional services firm specialized in telecommunications, media and technology in high growth markets, over the past year, has witnessed double digit percentage growth in the number of employees.
Amid continued growth in the telecommunications market in the Middle East and Africa, Delta Partners has appointed Founding Member, Juan Ignacio Cifre as a Partner, as well as two new Associate Partners - Joao Sousa and Josep Que - as part of the on going expansion of the leadership team.
The firm now has a team of more than 100 professionals based in its Dubai and Johannesburg offices, working across its three lines of services - advisory, private equity and corporate finance.
"Despite the global economic situation, the region will continue to witness increased competition as operators plan to expand regionally and leverage evolving market opportunities," said Victor Font, Managing Partner, Delta Partners. "To realize this growth potential, we are committed to ensure that our expanding team of telecoms experts are in place to provide deep industry insight to shareholders in our portfolio companies and superior returns to investors involved in our Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Telecoms Fund."
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- Delta Partners – the regions first top management advisory and investment firm in telecommunications opens its doors in Dubai Internet City
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Ok...finally got everything together.....think I'm going to run it like this for a while..
Bolts is lapped...rear sight issue is fixed and headspace set to 1.633.
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Give ya $800 bucks for it.
Very nice, Merry Christmas
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Very nice. How does this receiver compare to a LRB, in your opinion?
Wow, this caused me to research Rock-Ola a bit and found some interesting stuff. What's just as interesting is the lack of mention of any M-14 production. Was this a limited run?
-Some history of Rock-Ola:
"The Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corporation was, along with Wurlitzer, a top maker of jukeboxes. The company, which originally made slot machines, scales and pinball machines, was founded in 1927 by Coin-Op pioneer David Cullen Rockola.
During the 1920s, Rockola was linked with Chicago organized crime and escaped a jail sentence by turning State's Evidence. Starting in 1935, Rock-Ola sold more than 400,000 jukeboxes under the Rock-Ola brand name, which predated the rock and roll era by two decades, and is thought to have inspired the term. In 1977, The Antique Apparatus Company engineered, refined, and manufactured the first and finest "Nostalgic" Jukeboxes. The Antique Apparatus Company acquired the Rock-Ola Corporation and name in 1992.
Rock-Ola became a prime contractor for production of the M1 carbine for the US Military during World War II. Rock-Ola machined receivers, barrels, bolts, firing pins, extractors, triggers, trigger housings, sears, operating slides, gas cylinders, and recoil plates. Rock-Ola used its furniture machinery to manufacture stocks and handguards for its own production and for other prime contractors, and subcontracted production of other machined parts. Rock-Ola delivered 228,500 military carbines at $58 each before contracts were cancelled on 31 May 1944. Rock-Ola also produced approximately sixty "presentation" carbines as gifts to company executives and other officials. Presentation carbines were finished in polished blue rather than the dull Parkerizing used on military weapons, and were accompanied by a custom-made wooden case including the name of the recipient engraved on a brass plate. Some of the presentation carbines had no serial numbers, while others were numbered in a special sequence preceded by "EX". Military production carbines had serial numbers in the following range:
1,662,250 - 1,762,519
4,532,100 - 4,632,099
6,071,189 - 6,099,688
6,199,684 - 6,219,688
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Yes it's the James River Armory..apparently they have the "rights" to the "rock-ola" name.
Can't compare it to an LRB as I don't have one. I did compare it to a 7.62mm Firearms receiver as I also have one of those. From what I understand both 7.62 and JRA (James River Armory) receivers are made by Bula forge....same steel ..same machines same tooling etc... HOWEVER..7.62 and JRA both have their OWN "different" CNC programing so there are minor differences in the final product.
My 7.62 I bought 2nd hand and had to send it back for replacement...my replacement one was much better than the first and required some minor tweaking to get it to run...I'm currently using a 7.62 made bolt in it as a USGI bolt didn't fit without some work. It has a Criterion non-chrome barrel in it.
The JRA went together a little easier..had good draw on the barrel...probably should have turned a hair off the shoulder but it was so close I just torqued it over that last 2 degrees. Barrel was a used std wgt NM barrel and with several USGI bolts (new and used) would not pass .308 GO. I lapped in the best fitting bolt to get good lug contact but could just "barely" get a GO gage to pass. So I reamed the barrel to 1.633 which is .001 under 7.62 nato GO so all my NATO ammo will now chamber as well. Had to chamfer the hole for the windage knob so the knob would fully seat. This was a missed step in the machining and my 7.62 had the same issue but I had a worn knob that masked it on the 7.62 rifle. JRA has stated this step will be added to the programming and receivers with it will be modified in shop. It's not a big deal...couple of turns with my carbide crowning tool fixed it.
Overall the amount of work to build one was minimal...ALL commercial M1A/M14 type rifles need SOME tweaking when assembling and the JRA went together just fine with no headaches. The 7.62 was more difficult and I'm stuck with using one of their bolts in it for now as the barrel ring spec is slightly shorter than spec causing less clearance for the bolt. However in 7.62s defense they have a lifetime warranty (as does JRA) so if I end up having issues with receiver I expect they will take care of it....also my 7.62 is a GEN 3 and they now have a "GEN 4" out.
So in summary :
7.62 has a spotty start with hit or miss QC with receivers below ser 522XX however if you got a "good one" then you likely won't have any issues with it.
JRA has a great start up (IMHO by seeing what 7.62 did right and wrong and fixing it...nothing wrong with that) to my knowledge none of the first 200 JRA receivers have been returned for any sort of defects.
I haven't shot either of my rifles enough to make a report. The 7.62 has a Criterion and the JRA has my old USGI NM barrel on it..so off the bat the JRA has the lead but I will not compare them apples to apples as they are not the same.
Will try and get some family pics up later...
That is a damn fine looking weapon, I have never seen an M14 with the pistol grip stock before and it looks awesome, the M14 in wood is one of my bucket list guns followed by the M1 Garand, heck I would love to have a collection of all of the US issued weapons but my bank account is holding me back a bit.
Glad to see someone else here with one. I got a factory built gun with a 2-digit serial number. It is a very nice build and a great shooter. Did you get one of the 2-digit receivers? They reportedly had a minor issue with barrel draw on the early receivers that was corrected by SN 150 or so.
James River appears to be doing everything right in their start-up with M14s. They say they have the closest one to GI on the market. From what I've seen, this is probably true. I spent about half an hour talking to the owner of the company. Seems to be a really nice guy and interested in doing things right. Makes me want to take a harder look at their AKs in the future, as well.
Also, they plan on moving their operation to NC this year.
Good to see you Cubrock...I think we've been haunting the same forums for quite a while now...think I even bought a mosin or two off you many moons ago...
No mine is 14X. Haven't shot it but 10 rounds for function so far...maybe tomorrow I'll get out and shoot it...
Yep. I wondered if that was you, but couldn't tell from your avatar pic. There is a gun in the way.
I'll let you know next time I am out that way. Would love to chat, maybe compare notes on our receivers. Mine is # 37 (no use hiding the number, as it is already posted elsewhere in a pictorial review of a Rock-Ola build). I got it by dumb luck from Atlantic Firearms. It has an LRB bolt and LRB-marked Criterion barrel in it. James River told me that is correct for their first run of builds, as they were getting parts from LRB at that point while waiting for their own parts to come in. I know a GI barrel is cooler, but I haven't noticed a performance disadvantage to the Criterion.
I really need one of these...
Dont you remember the parable of the Good Samaritan, where the government bureaucrat found the beaten traveler on the side of the road, took him to an inn, and forced the people there at sword point to take care of him?
Yeah, me either.
They are currently running an introductory special - $1995 plus shipping for a fully built gun. They told me their prices will be going up in January. They have a carbine version and a service rifle version. When I talked to them, they had carbines in stock and non-chrome-lined barreled rifles in stock. If you want a chrome-lined barrel on a rifle, you will have to wait until the barrels come in, maybe as late as March.
Anywho, they didn't say what the price increase would be, but I think it was at least $300, which still puts them a few hundred cheaper than LRB.
M14? Where's the HAPPY switch?
Do you like the E-2 stock? Had one on an issue M14 in the late 60's, made a better club than a stock IMHO. It was ok for prone position use but other than that,, Meh, didn't care for it.
Rest of the family......
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SA Inc with a bobbed to 18.5" chicom barrel
7.62mm Firearms M14
M114 Springchester welded M1 rec and chicom M14 front end. 7.62 Garand enblocs instead of mags..
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Interesting. Did this keep all of the Garand's internals since you're still using the clips? Any issues with a short op-rod operating a long action?M114 Springchester welded M1 rec and chicom M14 front end. 7.62 Garand enblocs instead of mags..
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NRA Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun Instructor
Just a question, but why would one buy one of them and not just a normal Springfield Inc ?
JRA has been around for years and known for sub par work on their black powder guns they were building, so they picked a new line to build.
I have several of the Springfield INC and they are top of the line, a few have a lot of TRW parts.
Paid lots less for a NM M1a. What do I not see, other then the GI wood is very cool.
I feel Springfield will be around for years to come, not the same for people that have been trying to get repair work on JRA guns in the black powder shooting lines.
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I have no knowledge of any issues with the JRA black powder stuff.
SA Inc have a cast receiver and many parts on their rifles are REPO.
The JRA is forged. I already have a SA Inc rifle and a 7.62mm Firearms rifle...since I still had a pile of parts and JRA had a black Friday special I got a receiver from them...and put all my stuff on it. It went together well.
If JRA can deliver a good product for the long term then M14 type rifles can be had for cheaper if there are more makers.... JMHO...
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Moody Hall is currently an all female facility that is primarily first year students. It is a fully air-conditioned hall with tile floor bedrooms and community style bathrooms. Moody Hall is near Gough and Hunewell Hall and has access to a large lobby and 24 hour service desk with several comfortable chairs and tables for both individual and group study. In addition, there is an active Residential Leader staff and Hall Leadership Team that work together to build community and create an environment where residents experience social and academic success.
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I have poems everywhere
They're frying my synapses
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Clinton: SCOTUS Myriad Genetics Decision 'Terrific'
Can You Patent Human Genes? ACLU Says No
Yours, Mine and Ours (not yet!): An Update on the Patentability of Human Genes
The Full Federal Court of Australia affirmed that isolated nucleic acids, i.e. whether it be DNA or RNA, are patentable subject matter in Australia. While an appeal to the High Court of Australia may be possible, absent an...more
The Full Federal Court of Australia has handed down its long awaited decision in D'Arcy v Myriad Genetics Inc today, affirming that isolated DNA and RNA are patentable subject matter under Australian law....more
A five-judge bench of the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia (Full Court) has today unanimously decided that Myriad Genetics Inc's (Myriad) patent covering the isolated BRCA1 gene (Patent) is patentable subject...more
The U.S. Supreme Court has recently taken a keen interest in whether certain subject matter is eligible to be patented under U.S. law1. In June 2013, the Supreme Court held in Myriad2 that patents on naturally-occurring DNA...more
At last week's BIO International Convention in San Diego, Andrew Hirshfeld, USPTO Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, and June Cohan, a Legal Advisor with the USPTO's Office of Patent Legal Administration, took...more
Recently in Consumer Watchdog v. Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, No. 2013-1377 (Fed. Cir. 2014), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) dismissed Appellant Consumer Watchdog's appeal on the...more
MyriadIs Myriad truly authority for the proposition that naturally occurring nucleic acid sequences and a host of other naturally occurring materials are no longer patent-eligible? Was it really the intention of the Supreme...more
The exceptions to patent eligibility under 35 USC 101 always fell into three distinct categories: laws of nature, abstract ideas, and natural phenomena. In deciding a case about whether claims of farm animals may be...more
The CAFC extends Myriad beyond DNA claims -
Much ink has recently been spilled arguing that the PTO's new guidelines go further than they should, and that Myriad's reasoning should not be applied to proteins, cells,...more
Thanks to recent advances in cloning technology, treating degenerative diseases with replacement tissue that matches a patient's genetic makeup exactly is no longer science fiction. Just last month, for example, two research...more
One advantage of being a blogger in the relatively small world of patents is that I have gotten to know practitioners in other countries who also have a keen interest in patent law. One such person is Australian Registered...more
On March 13, Myriad Genetics filed a Notice of (interlocutory) Appeal with the Federal Circuit. Myriad is seeking to have the Court review and reverse the District Court's denial of the company's preliminary jnjunction...more
The old adage "Be careful what you wish for" comes to mind regarding Myriad Genetics' motion to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation under 28 U.S.C. § 1407, that cases relating to the company's BRCA gene patents be...more
In a 106-page opinion, U.S. District Court Judge Robert J. Shelby on Monday denied Myriad Genetics motion for preliminary injunction in Myriad Genetics v. Ambry Genetics. Characteristic of its aggressive defense of its...more
Today, the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") issued a Guidance, advising examiners and the public of the factors for determining whether an invention satisfies the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of 35...more
Gene-by-Gene, Inc. was one of the first direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic diagnostics companies to announce that it would offer BRCA1/BRCA2 testing after the Supreme Court's decision last June that certain of Myriad Genetics'...more
With key provisions of the America Invents Act (AIA) taking effect and a host of controversial U.S. Supreme Court decisions, 2013 was another active year for intellectual property law. Big cases and big changes will continue...more
Reflecting upon the events of the past twelve months, Patent Docs presents its seventh annual list of top biotech/pharma patent stories. For 2013, we identified fourteen stories that were covered on Patent Docs last year...more
Some of our commenters have asked (with greater or lesser degrees of stridency) that we "take a position" on claims like the Myriad method claims at issue in the lawsuits brought against Ambry Genetics, Gene-by-Gene, and...more
In responding to Myriad Genetics' complaint for patent infringement, both Ambry Genetics and Gene-by-Gene asserted counterclaims under the Sherman Antitrust Act, predicated on Myriad's filing its patent infringement lawsuit. ...more
This article discusses the patent protection of isolated, naturally occurring nucleic acids in Australia, NZ and a number of South East Asian countries. In these jurisdictions there is no express exclusion of these molecules...more
Turnabout being fair play, Myriad Genetics today filed suit against Quest Diagnostics, Inc. and Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute for patent infringement in an action brought in the Federal District Court for the District...more
After a brief hiatus that saw Counsyl and Quest Diagnostics file declaratory judgment actions in alternate venues, Myriad has filed yet another lawsuit against a genetic diagnostics company that brought its own BRCA gene...more
One of the many untruthful positions taken by the ACLU in the AMP v. Myriad Genetics case was that DNA is merely information, like a computer program, and as such Myriad's patent claims were invalid as reciting...more
Not to be outdone by defendants Ambry Genetics and Gene-by-Gene's 109-page brief in opposition to Myriad's Preliminary Injunction Motion, Myriad has now filed a Reply Brief weighing in at 140 pages (page limits in briefs...more
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Two $2,100 American Eurocopter scholarship winners will attend a comprehensive training program aimed at improving the safety of air medical transport. Josh Weiland, safety officer for Sanford AirMed Enterprise, based in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Peter Carros, safety manager for Geisinger Health Systems in Danville, Pa., will attend the Safety Management Training Academy conducted annually by the Association of Air Medical Services.
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Enjoy first class hotel comfort and facilities and a friendly atmosphere, right next door to Darling Harbour and the City in fashionable Glebe.Room rates have been reduced significantly for this website.
The Haven Inn Sydney is ideally located in inner city Glebe, just 5 minutes to the City Center.
For a Greenwich Village lifestyle with a down under twist, Glebe is the perfect location from which to explore Sydney.
With trams, taxis and buses at the door, all of Sydney's major attractions including the Opera House, Circular Quay, The Rocks, Darling Harbor, Star City, Chinatown, the Capitol Theatre and Central Railway Station are only a few minutes away. There is also a direct bus service operating regularly, from the hotel to Sydney's glorious surf beaches!
Following a recent refurbishment, the Haven Inn offers travelers a superior level of comfort, facilities and service, without the expense.
There's also a large outdoor pool and landscaped courtyard.
All rooms are fully air-conditioned with comfortable seating, new flat screen TV and DVD, fridge, electronic safe and new bathrooms. An extensive DVD library is available for your enjoyment ,with free rentals for customers of this website.
An internet kiosk is located in the foyer and there is also high speed broadband available in the rooms for those of you with your laptops.
Minimum room size is a generous 25 sq meters and most rooms open onto a balcony with pleasant views over the local area with its unique heritage style architecture. Some rooms have spectacular views of the Sydney Harbor Bridge and city skyline.
Discover the fascinating local area of Glebe. Browsing is part of the scene, so combine some window shopping with your green tea or decaf skinny soy latte!
Home to the Glebe Markets, Glebe Point Road is renowned for its eclectic and original shops. Stroll along the harbor's edge or wander along tree lined Glebe Point Road marveling at the federation architecture and visiting the numerous cafes and restaurants, local art & craft galleries, antique stores, music stores, famous bookshops as well as the historic sandstone campus of Sydney University.
Sydney's world-renowned Fish Market is also located less than half a mile away and has wonderful fish restaurants and cafes, sushi and oyster bars. Enjoy a seafood takeaway picnic by the harbor side!
Its also just a short walk from the hotel to Darling Harbor or you can catch Sydney's new light rail service and explore Darling Harbor, its shops, bars and restaurants.
The Broadway shopping centre -one of the largest in Sydney with many big name stores together with 120 specialty stores, a 12 cinema Hoyts complex and an intimate art house cinema - is also just a short distance from the Haven Inn.
For your convenience the hotel is located directly within a shopping centre that includes the famous Toxteth Hotel and Bistro that serves a huge range of beers on tap, as well as great food and wine! There's also an old fashioned milk bar, a supermarket, a delicious patisserie, Bakers Delight, Thai, Chinese, Malaysian, Indian and Italian Restaurants, a Japanese Takeaway, an internet café, and the famous Valhalla cinema.
On-site under cover secure parking available at an extra cost of $15 per night payable on arrival.
Enter the car park at the rear of the hotel by turning off Glebe Point Road into Wigram Rd then first right into Church lane.
Drive directly into the car park and park in any space and then proceed to reception.
Extremely comfortable rooms in such an interesting and perfectly positioned location, so close to the city centre will ensure The Haven Inn is the ideal choice for your stay in Sydney.
As a special offer, following our refurbishment, we are currently offering significantly reduced internet rates plus breakfast for only $7.50 per person!
We very much look forward to welcoming you to Sydney soon.
Glebe Point Road runs off Broadway (George Street)- which is the main street that runs through the centre of Sydney City.
The Haven is located 1.5 km south of the Sydney city CBD and 1km south from Darling Harbour and Chinatown and .5 km north from Sydney University and 7km north west from Sydney Airport.
A taxi from the airport is approximately $20 and the airport bus also operates a service to the hotel.
The new light rail/tram service departs Central Railway then Capital Theatre then Entertainment Centre then Darling Harbour then Star City then Fish Markets then Glebe.
Buses 431,433 or 434 travel directly to and from the hotel to all points in the city area inc the Opera House.
From Central Railway about 5 minutes drive, we would suggest a taxi, light rail or buses 431 or 433, 434 right to the door.
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Vaal Dam Accommodation.
Please NOTE: NO Day visitors. NO Camping.
Letsatsi Bay is situated on the banks of the Vaal Dam past Deneysville between Jim Fouche and Oranjeville 180km from Midrand, Johannesburg. We have exclusive and unique two self-catering cottage's accommodation available for family/friends and individual retreats at a stone throw away Only two cottages available as it is not a resort, but a privately owned waterfront property on Letsatsi bay.
Camping allowed when both units are booked by the same party
Pleas ask about Pricing for extra guests Camping .
Ideal for Boating and Fishing Or a quiet getaway, Jet skis welcome.
Booking In time is 14:00 and Out time is 10:00
(Cottage may not be ready if arriving earlier )
Cottage No. 1 has an open plan kitchenette, settee, dining table and chairs, two double bunker beds with one sliding bed sleeping 5, Main bedroom has 1 queen-size bed with shower and toilette on-suite. One separate toilet facility with hand basin adjacent to open plan. There is an outside toilet and hot water shower.
Cottage No 2 has an open plan kitchenette,two bedrooms. Each with double bed, and one single bed. (double beds can be split into single beds) sleeping 6. Both rooms have en-suite shower, basin and toilet Fully equipped. No towels provided, please bring your own.
We do our best to keep rates affordable. The units are both self-contained and requires self-service. Should you wish to have cleaning staff available, the rate is R150 per day as we have to outsource. R50 extra will be charged if units are not left clean.
Both units have a loose standing sizeable braai facility and a fire pit.
TV and DSTV decoders available in both cottages. Bring your own smartcard. Please note that some smartcards only work in one decoder and can not be moved to another decoder. If you have a HD PVR or a newer decoder bring your decoder and your smartcard.
Dishwashing liquid, toilet paper and kitchen towels are provided. Kitchenette has a fridge, stove, microwave oven, 4-slice toaster and kettle. Please bring your own Towels, gazebo or umbrellas and camping chairs for the waterfront. The units are privately situated about 150 meters from the waterfront.
We have an on-site store room for emergencies.
Direct access to waterfront, no further access fees payable.
Facilities included Splash pool, Outside bush toilet, water and electricity supply near the waterfront, bring your own extension cord.
Waterfront electricity supplied at R25 extra per night.
Please Note. NO Loud music or noise at the water front.
Please respect our Neighbors Privacy.
Prices: Weekends From R850 per unit per night. Weekends minimum 2 nights stay
Sleep 6 self-catering per cottage.
Weekdays excl public holidays: From R600 per night. (four guests)
We require A 50% deposit to secure your booking and the balance on arrival.
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Last week I was travelling round some places on Greyhound buses. If you were to have seen me on those buses, I would've probably looked like this most of the time.
It was great to get to see some more of the south over the spring break! Now I'm back to studying and normal blog schedule will resume.
Did a little selfie as finals respite. Going to be travelling tomorrow, see you on the other side!
Anxiety drawings.