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Four-Links – in the paddocks, Toyota museum, Ranchero/El Camino's predecessors, first autocross?
* Sometimes there's just as much to see in the paddocks as there is on the track, and that goes double for vintage races. Over on Mac's Motor City Garage, Rick Voegelin shared a collection of paddock shots from throughout the years that showcase both innovation and out-of-the-box race support vehicle selection.
* Mike Garrett at Speedhunters recently took in the Toyota Automobile Museum in Nagakute and brought back a report highlighting the museum's diversity.
* Philip Powell at Marque1 this week took a look at the pre-war pickups that preceded the Ranchero and El Camino, including both those from Ford and General Motors as well as those from some of the American independents.
* StreetLegalTV recently came across this 1957 Chevrolet promotional video that features a Bel Air going through an auto decathlon, which they point out could be the world's first autocross event. Does anybody know more about this event?
* Finally, Dan Stoner at Autoculture spotted Notch Gonzales and his 1935 Ford pickup hot rod outside the SF MOMA's exhibit on Makers and expounded on the affinities between the hot rodding and Making movements.
Joe Isuzu retrospective is the most important thing ever posted – you have my word on it
Though Japanese automaker Isuzu has been absent from the United States market since 2008 (excluding the brand's commercial trucks), the marque once enjoyed a product line that stretched from compact cars (like the I-Mark, originally sold as the "Opel by Isuzu") to Lotus-enhanced sport coupes, compact pickups and sturdy SUVs. Despite a comprehensive product mix, by the mid-1980s Isuzu found itself struggling to increase sales of branded products in the United States market, as consumers were far more familiar with Japanese brands like Honda, Toyota and Nissan. In 1986, Isuzu's ad agency introduced a character named Joe Isuzu (played by actor David Leisure), and seemingly overnight the Isuzu brand became a household name.
Your family will die. Buy our tires.
Today, tire advertising is whimsical and fun for the entire family, often relying on cartoons and computer-generated woodland creatures to sell product. In the 1960s, however, selling tires was a far more serious affair, as this Jam Handy-produced General Tire advertisement clearly illustrates. In fact, its message is equal parts clear and terrifying: Each and every time you climb behind the wheel, you're less than two arm lengths away from a horrific death, and choosing the right tire is the best way to up your (slim) odds of survival.
The video is chock full of dramatic music, accident imagery and sobering statistics, as well as dialogue like, "Today, 122 will die. Another 4,200 will be seriously injured." The root cause? Inadequate, unsafe tires, generally referring to any tire other than the cutting-edge, bias-ply General Tire Dual 90. To ensure that consumers got their money's worth, the Dual 90 came packed with features, such as its "Dual Tread" and "Wraparound Tread" design, meant to tackle the roughest of roads. If the pound-for-pound-stronger-than-steel Nygen cord wasn't enough to keep the family safe, its Strata-Seal self-sealing rubber compound would ensure that punctures (and the after-dark roadside repairs they prompted) were a thing of the past.
Today's all-season radials are far safer and more capable than tires of even a few decades back, so perhaps shock advertising like this is no longer needed. On the other hand, if videos like this promoted motorists to drive with more caution and check their tires for wear on a regular basis, perhaps it's time to bring them back.
UPDATE (23.May 2013): The '70s Street Machines blog recently posted this billboard advertising General Tire Dual S90 Sidewinders that we thought worth including.
"What's wrong with this picture?" The AMC Gremlin takes on the VW Beetle
While American consumers dozed fitfully in their suburban homes at the close of the 1960s, the country was quietly being invaded by foreign cars. Dealers for brands like Datsun, Opel (which was really part of General Motors), Toyota and Volkswagen were popping up in cities from coast to coast, and that was a threat that American Motors took seriously. To stem the foreign car tide, AMC debuted its subcompact Gremlin in April of 1970.
As this consumer-focused, film-strip-turned-video from 1970 shows, there was good reason for concern. In 1969 alone, subcompact imports from Datsun (incorrectly spelled "Datson," a name unused since 1931), Opel, Toyota, and Volkswagen totaled some 847,779 units. Volkswagen, with sales of 566,369 Beetles, posed the largest threat, so this semi-whimsical Gremlin sales pitch focuses its attention squarely on the Volkswagen Beetle and its fanatical "Bug Boosters."
Conceding fuel economy to the VW (which delivered 26 MPG to the Gremlin's 23 MPG), the ad uses the AMC's 800-pound heavier curb weight as a selling point, claiming that it delivers better stability in headwinds and crosswinds. The Gremlin's larger engine (the 199-cu.in. inline-six used in the AMC Hornet, from which the Gremlin was derived) is another plus, giving the AMC the ability to keep up with traffic, even when driving uphill. The Gremlin's larger cargo capacity (up to 22-cu.ft. in two-passenger models) was a further plus, as was the car's easier access to cargo loading and unloading via the rear glass hatch.
Those still not convinced were prompted to consider the Volkswagen's styling, as the announcer says, "That Bug just ain't going to turn into a butterfly." The Gremlin's superior looks (a truly subjective point) are emphasized, as is the availability of amenities like trim packages, a roof rack, pleated seats and an enhanced dashboard, features that Volkswagen simply didn't offer from the factory.
The Gremlin would occupy the slot as AMC's subcompact model through the 1978 model year, ultimately offering engines that ranged from an Audi-sourced 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder to a 401-cu.in. V-8 (in limited-production Randall 401-XR form). Unlike rival subcompacts from domestic automakers, the AMC went the entirety of its production run without major scandal, selling a total of some 671,475 units in the U.S. and Canada. While that pales in comparison to the Volkswagen Beetle (as well as the Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega), it was a solid performance for American Motors.
Pamela Austin invites you to join the Dodge Rebellion
The 1966 Dodge Charger demonstrates power-on oversteer.
The formula for car commercials in the 1960s was a fairly simple one: Hire a television personality, preferably a leggy blonde, then use the latest hip and groovy lingo to attract swinging customers into your dealerships. Footage of implied speed or swimsuit-clad models further helped deliver the point that Brand X, Model Y was the car to have parked in your driveway.
Take this commercial for the then new 1966 Dodge Charger, starring Pamela Austin. Though Austin appeared in the Elvis Presley films Blue Hawaii and Kissing Cousins, as well as on popular television shows like Surfside 6, The Twilight Zone, and The Wild Wild West, she became known as "The Dodge Girl" for her starring role in the brand's 1960s commercials and her call to action, "join the Dodge rebellion." While Austin is conservatively dressed by period standards, the video is chock full of driving vices like power-on oversteer, crossing the center line in a corner and driving on the soft shoulder at speed.
Remarkably, there isn't a single disclaimer reading "Professional driver, closed course, do not attempt," yet somehow the bulk of 1966 Charger buyers knew that such behavior behind the wheel wouldn't end well, without having to be told in the ad spot. Today's televised car commercials would never feature such mayhem without the appropriately worded and legal-department-approved disclaimer, making us wonder if future automotive ad spots will be accompanied by ever more verbose warnings.
Were the 1960s the golden age of automotive advertising? Gender roles and safety issues aside, what else could advertisers get away with then that's forbidden today?
Porsche microsite celebrates the brand's Le Mans legacy
1982: the Porsche 956 takes its first win at Le Mans. Images courtesy of Porsche Cars North America.
No manufacturer has won the storied 24 Hours of Le Mans as many times as Porsche. Even after discounting class wins and focusing only on overall wins, the Stuttgart-based automaker has taken the checkered flag there a total of 16 times. Its next-closest rival, Audi, has racked up 11 wins at Le Mans, while third-place Ferrari has achieved nine victories.
Porsche's endurance racers have dominated at Circuit de la Sarthe on several occasions, beginning with the 917Ks that occupied the first two podium spots in both 1970 and 1971. The open-cockpit Porsche 936 won at Le Mans three times, in 1976, 1977 and 1981, but it was the Porsche 956 and its continuation, the 962, that helped to solidify Porsche's reputation for being unbeatable at Le Mans. From 1982 to 1987, these cars dominated the competition at Le Mans, and privateer teams using Porsche 962-powered cars took victory three additional times, as late as 1997.
1970: The Porsche 917K takes its first victory.
Porsche's last win at Le Mans came in 1998, with its 911 GT1-98, and many believe that Porsche bowed out of Le Mans to allow Audi to develop its own endurance racing program. Next year, Porsche will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with an all-new prototype, ending its 16-year absence. To mark the occasion, Porsche has created a dedicated microsite, honoring legendary Le Mans racers from years past.
debut of first victory for the Porsche 917 in 1970 is here, as well as a reference to Jackie Oliver's "fastest lap" in 1971. While testing a long-tail Porsche 917LH prototype, Oliver reeled off a lap time of 3:13.6, at an average speed of over 155 MPH. On the famed Mulsanne Straight, Oliver reportedly exceeded 239 MPH, and his record for the fastest lap of the circuit stands to this day, partly because of changes to the Circuit de la Sarthe's layout.
1978: Moby Dick runs at Le Mans.
The 917LH wasn't the only long-tailed Porsche to run at Le Mans, either. In 1978, the 935/78 (nicknamed Moby Dick after the cetacean with an equally prodigious appendage) ran in Group 5 competition, finishing third in class behind a pair of privateer 935/77 models. Though Moby Dick is among the most recognized of Porsche's endurance racers, it was retired after the 1978 race.
The site has videos on legendary Porsche drivers, too, such as Derek Bell and Richard Attwood. Vintage posters commemorate Porsche's victories over the years, and there are plenty of "behind-the-scenes" images to view as well. In short, the site offers something for every fan of Porsche or the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the automaker plans to add more content in the buildup to its return next year.
To keep tabs, you can bookmark Porsche's Mission 2014 microsite here.
Vintage Clippings: Newspaper Auto Advertising, Part IV
Following Vintage Clippings parts I, II and III, this is our final installment of vintage automotive advertising, clipped by my father from crumbling, half-century-old copies of The Marlborough Record that were found in a box in his parents' attic.
The independent automakers had their heyday in the first decade following World War II. And there were local Hudson Valley, New York, agents that carried those cars, like Michael Nardone's Highland Service and Supply, which sold the Kaiser-Frazer Corporation's fresh Kaiser and Frazer lines, newly rolling off of the massive Willow Run production lines in 1947.
Highland was a great place to go car shopping in the 1940s and 1950s, as these Willys advertisements also attest. The understatedly handsome Willys Aero, a product of Willys-Overland Motors, was introduced in 1952. These compact cars were built in Toledo, Ohio, and they were noted for their ultra-modern unit-body construction, thrifty four- and six-cylinder engines and smooth ride.
The 1953 Willys Aero was noted for its one-piece windshield, especially in premium Eagle two-door hardtop form. We love the largely exaggerated size of the above example… that, or the nattily attired 7/8-scale occupants! Robert R. Mandia Motors continued to offer this line, but for how long? How many local families drove an Aero Willys before they decided?
And now for something completely different. Going back to the pre-war era is the following advertisement clipping from Newburgh, New York's, Toohey Brothers Funeral Service. It was located just north of the then-popular shopping district on Broadway, close to the Hudson River.
The angle of the image of this beautiful and impressive flower car makes it tough to identify the make and model, but it certainly rides on a long wheelbase. We're betting that our eagle-eyed viewers can help us pinpoint what this vehicle is, and perhaps even tell us if any examples remain today. Please chime in in the comments.
This Vintage Clippings series has been a fun project… thanks again, Dad, and thank you, Hemmings Nation, for your enthusiastic reception.
Vintage Clippings: Newspaper Auto Advertising, Part III
Following my earlier post of vintage newspaper automotive advertising clippings from selected issues of The Marlborough Record, here are some of the Mopar-themed pieces that my father unearthed from the stash of yellowed papers in my grandparents' attic.
Founded as a Plymouth-De Soto dealership in 1935, Young's Motors remains in business today as a Chrysler/Dodge/Ram franchise, on the corner of 9W and Milton Turnpike… although the brilliant red, still-on-MSO Prowler that was on special display in their showroom when I last drove by is a far cry from the ensemble-styled 1954 De Soto that must have graced that showroom floor in the fall of 1953. And what an advanced car the De Soto was, with its fully automatic PowerFlite transmission and healthy FireDome V-8 engine. Did you remember that comedian Groucho Marx's weekly programs were sponsored by De Soto in 1954?
Two years later, Young's was advertising the all-new, dynamically styled "Forward Look" Plymouth range. These cars were a real step forward for Chrysler, and introduced many neat features to the low-priced class. You've gotta love the push-button transmission, the miracle fabrics… they're breath-taking!
And now for something different: My father also clipped a circa early-1940s ad below for Walt's Service Station in nearby Newburgh, New York. Such a bustling scene it portrays, with six spotless and neatly attired attendant mechanics catering to these vehicles' every need. Are your leaf springs crying out for lubrication? If you can afford the $1 charge, Walt's is the place for you. Open Sundays!
Stay tuned for more vintage newspaper automotive advertising, Independent-style…
Vintage Clippings: Newspaper Auto Advertising, Part II
Following my earlier post of vintage newspaper automotive advertising clippings from selected issues of The Marlborough Record, here are some of the Ford-themed pieces that my father unearthed from the stash of yellowed papers in my grandparents' attic.
Above is a late 1941 ad for the stylish, low-production 1942 Ford Super De Luxe. It's not a stretch to assume that, when they ran this advertisement, Galloway's Garage – on Broadway in Newburgh – would have had no idea that civilian car production would cease in early February 1942 and wouldn't resume until July 1945.
Galloway's Garage continued to be a regular The Marlborough Record advertiser through the early 1950s, when they ran the above ad to promote their used cars, even offering a special deal for veterans. Wouldn't you love to pick up a stylish 1949 Mercury Sport Sedan for $1,395 or a quality-built 1946 Packard Clipper for $695? And can you imagine, $125 for a 1938 Dodge sedan?!
We love how Galloway's uses Ford's venerable "Tudor" and "Fordor" nomenclature on non-Ford cars. They're open late, so stop in and visit!
Offering stiff competition to Chevrolet dealer and fellow Highland resident Smith's Garage, Igel Motors offered the crisp, Thunderbird Styled, Thunderbird Y-8-powered 1956 Ford Country Squire. It's obvious, judging by the ad's illustrations, that this station wagon was a true early sport-utility vehicle, seating up to eight in their Sunday best (don't forget the family pooch) or accommodating a sportsman's gear. Sure, your 2013 Edge may have all-wheel-drive and LED daytime running lamps, but does it have woodgrain paneling and Lifeguard Design?
And now, something different. Hamlet of Milton (Ulster County), New York, resident Isaac Ferguson made the Thursday, November 20, 1942, issue, thanks to "Henry," his 1925 Ford Model T.
It's amazing to think that Mr. Ferguson was born in 1858… and although he looked sprightly, I have a feeling that Henry, the "best car that ever was," may have outlasted him…
Stay tuned for more vintage newspaper car ads!
Vintage Clippings: Newspaper Auto Advertising, Part I
All images from the author's collection
Newspapers and other periodicals have carried automobile advertising from the earliest days of the last century. These advertisements were sometimes regional in flavor, and almost always included the contact information for the local dealership that sponsored the ad.
My father came across a stash of crumbling 1940s-1950s The Marlborough Record newspapers in my grandparents' home. These papers have provided many hours of entertainment, and he's enjoyed finding and sharing stories that pertain to local families who still live in our Hudson Valley, New York, hometown. Dad has been setting aside the car ads for me, and I, in turn, am happy to share them with you. Please forgive the size limitations of our scanner, as some ads were too large to fit in their entirety; I've tried to include the date, where available, and the sponsoring dealer. Here are the General Motors product ads, with Ford, Mopar and independents to follow in subsequent posts.
The ad above, printed in festive green and red ink, appeared in the Friday, December 19, 1941, paper – a mere 12 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was placed by Barton "Bart" Miller, then located at 484 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, New York, at phone number 2648.
And to show how little the post-war Pontiac had changed (compare, yourself!), above is an advertisement from a Kingston-based dealer in early 1946.
I love this 1951 Buick Riviera hardtop ad (above – note the blackwall tires!) for its "quaint" take on advertising a car to a female audience. Watch out, lady – you may get hit by that "Fireball Engine" in the sky!
I noted the name of the president of the Poughkeepsie Buick Company, C.B. Hartshorn… I'd wager that this person is of the same family as the Poughkeepsie-based C.A. Hartshorn, who had an Overland franchise in Marlboro and who sold property to my great grandfather.
Perhaps this well-dressed Highland couple is motoring down Route 9W in their 1951 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe two-door sedan, relaxing in the cradled comfort of their Center-Point Suspension and reveling in the ease of their velvet-smooth two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission…
…but because last year's model was so last year, that smart couple have now traded in their tired old '51 Chevrolet for a sparkling new '52 Styleline De Luxe Bel Air hardtop with Royal-Tone Styling!
For the local couple with a taste for power and performance, Thomas H. Elliott of New Paltz offered the "Rocket"-powered 1951 Oldsmobile Super 88. You can see and hear the squeaky-clean, sweet harmonies of Oldsmobile's Singing Sweethearts, Johnny and Lucille, in a four-part "Trail of the Rocket" series: Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV.
And running in the Friday, October 23, 1959, issue of The Marlborough News, was this ad for the polarizing 1960 Chevrolet range, including the flagship Impala. Louis Smith Chevrolet was located between the Mid-Hudson Bridge and the village of Highland.
Thanks, Dad… and stay tuned for more vintage newspaper car fun!


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Former John Glenn High School basketball players thank the coach that taught them not only skills on the court, but off as well:
ŌĆ£Coach Hutton was so much more than just a basketball coach,ŌĆØ said Brandi (Brodzinski) Andreae, John Glenn, class of 2002. ŌĆ£With his sometimes Bobby Knight-like motivation and encouragement (which I loved by the way and would never trade him as a coach ever), he inspired me as a basketball player and in life to push hard and never give up. I loved his coaching style and was very fortunate to have him in middle school and all four years in high school. He pushed me not only on the basketball court but taught me how to be a hard worker, push past what you thought you could never achieve, and always be earlyŌĆØ
Andreae said that she is the woman she is today because of those influential years. ŌĆ£I will forever be grateful to Coach Hutton for the inspiration, encouragement and motivation he provided all those years. Coach Hutton, you will be truly missed and will probably never know how much you meant to so many!ŌĆØ
Jill (Houston) Coffman, also with the class of 2002, said, ŌĆ£I did not at the time, but looking back many years later, I realize the impact Coach Hutton made on my life. I remember going through practices wondering how I was going to make it.ŌĆØ
She continued, ŌĆ£Coach Hutton always said to me, ŌĆśIf I stop talking to you, you should be worried.ŌĆÖ I knew Coach Hutton cared; however, at the time I could not recognize actually how much he truly did care. He pushed me to limits I never thought I could reach. He believed in me more than I believed in myself. He knew my potential and would not settle for anything less.ŌĆØ
Coffman remembers a defining moment she remembers during a game against Oregon-Davis.
ŌĆ£It was half time and Coach Hutton was not thrilled with how I was playing,ŌĆØ she said. ŌĆ£Again, Coach Hutton knew I was not reaching my potential and decided he was going to light a fire in me that game. I was so mad that he put me in my place I went out and scored 16 points. I did not appreciate his criticism at the time, but he knew exactly what he was doing to make me reach my potential. Coach Hutton was more than just a basketball coach, he taught me life lessons that I will never forget.ŌĆØ
Laura Wilkinson, class of 2004, and Rachel Wilkinson, class of 2006, said, ŌĆ£Through busy schedules and growing up, it may be difficult at times to stay in touch with the ones that matter the most. But as time goes by, you never forget how those individuals have impacted your life over the years. Looking back at our journey through high school, it now seems as if it went by so fast and that we didnŌĆÖt have as much time as we needed or wanted with such a great man. However, it is not about the amount of time that someone spends in your life that makes a difference, it is the difference that someone makes in your life for the amount they are there. The impact that Coach Hutton had on our lives in such a short amount of time has made us the young women we are today and for that we will be forever gratefulŌĆØ
Katie (Pletcher) Neal, class of 2000, said, ŌĆ£Looking back at my time at JGHS, my fondest memories are of Coach Hutton and my fellow ŌĆśclassyŌĆÖ Lady Falcons. We were so fortunate to have a coach who cared not only about the success of the team and season, but of each player, on and off the court.ŌĆØ
She said that for the more than six years she played for Coach Hutton, she not only learned how to excel at the fundamentals of the game, but also the importance of teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship.
She said, ŌĆ£He taught me to work hard, or in his words ŌĆśhustle,ŌĆÖ at everything I do in life. Coach, thank you for never giving up on me, pushing me to do my best always, and being there to support me in all areas of my life. You mean more to me than youŌĆÖll ever know!ŌĆØ
Chasity (Zellers) Adkins, class of 2001, said her memories of the coach are plentiful.
ŌĆ£Coach Hutton means the world to me,ŌĆØ she said. ŌĆ£He is the most unselfish, caring and dedicated person I know. He always pushed me to do my best and taught me to never settle for less. He inspired dreams within me and taught me how to pay the price to make them come true.ŌĆØ
Adkins said on and off the court, Hutton taught her to always give 100 percent. ŌĆ£He would always say, ŌĆśHow you practice is how you will play. If youŌĆÖre not going to give it your all then donŌĆÖt waste your time.ŌĆÖ To this day, I can still hear him saying that and I find myself wishing I was lacing up my shoes and heading to the gym. What I wouldnŌĆÖt give for just one more of his pep talks, or one more game or even one more practice.ŌĆØ
Adkins continued, ŌĆ£For the first time in my life, I would love to hear Coach Hutton say his most famous quote, ŌĆśOn the line!ŌĆÖ Words cannot explain how grateful I am and how much I appreciate everything he has done for me. He simply is an amazing man and it will be extremely hard to watch a JG girls ball game without him on the bench.ŌĆØ
Lindahl Wiegand, class of 2001, says she is blessed to have had the coach In her life.
ŌĆ£During a time in my life when I was the most vulnerable to the influences of others, I was blessed to have a coach who influenced me in every positive way possible,ŌĆØ she said. ŌĆ£Coach Hutton may have taught me the importance of calling out screens, of using the backboard and that I could out-hustle anyone if I tried hard enough. But really, he was teaching me the importance of being a good team player, of following through and that hard work and ambition always pays off. Not many would be brave enough to choose to spend the majority of their time with teenage girls. Coach Hutton not only put up with us, but was passionate about high school athletics.ŌĆØ
Wiegand continued, ŌĆ£The time, energy and resources he devoted to John Glenn, to the girls basketball program, to us, is reflective of the generous and wonderful individual he is. Coach, thanks to your encouragement, I have greater confidence in my ability to succeed in all areas of my life. And thanks to running a lot of lines, I think I still have a pretty good free throw percentage.ŌĆØ


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Pablo More, Senior BI ERP Programmer at Adventist Health System. Also the current chapter president for BDPA Orlando, (http://www.meetup...). Currently working on a Health Care IT initiative with schools and at large community.
None, I first learned of Ruby from a talk that Greg gave and have tried it on the Code School site which is great. I do need to pick it back up and go thru the code school classes. Thank you.
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Hi Pablo,
Welcome to Miami-Coral Gables Open Source User Group.
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Hey Pablo! VoltDB is hosting an event on Jan 23rd with featured speaker, Mike Stonebraker at hack/reduce in Cambridge. There will also be good food and beer :) If you're interested, you can register through this link: http://www.meetup.com/The-New-England...
We are glad you'll make it again Pablo! We'll see you on Friday.
Pablo, Thanks for joining. I think we'll learn a lot at these meetups as our members have diverse backgrounds and specialties. The Urban ReThink session was great. Lance R. Vick is a local guru with a lot of experience building useful stuff with technology. I'm working on having him present for us. Also we may be having some meetups at Urban ReThink in the future as well as some other venues. Tell me if you have any ideas for spaces to meet... I look forward to meeting again on Saturday,
Welcome Pablo! Look forward to having you join us March 12!
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I added you as a friend and hope I can speak with you sometime about your organization. It looks as if you are addressing a need that I have been looking for a solution to.
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The project was to bring running water for drinking, handwashing, and sanitation to the sports hall of Rustavi School #5, and also to restore two existing toilets to functionality.
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I just wanted to let you know that the water and sanitation project at my school has been completed. The project was successful and my school is very happy with the outcome.
Our school hired a worker from the community to do all the labor. He connected the school's sports hall to the main school building's water system with water pipes so that the sports hall now has running water.
He installed sinks in both the boys and girls changing rooms and he was also able to repair and clean a broken toilet in the changing room bathrooms. Remaining funds were used to repair part of the flooring in the changing room bathrooms.
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Prince Harry celebrated completing his 208-mile South Pole trek by drinking champagne from the prosthetic limb of one of his teammates.
Prince Harry celebrated completing his South Pole trek by drinking champagne from a prosthetic limb.
The British royal finished the gruelling 208-mile journey across some of the hardest terrain on earth in Antarctica, accompanied by disabled servicemen to raise money for the Walking With the Wounded charity in December, and they decided to mark the end of their feat by drinking from double amputee team member Duncan Slater's false legs.
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Dominic added some of the bravest team members even took their clothes off in the sub-zero temperatures to celebrate, saying: ''When we got to the Pole a couple of the guys stripped naked and ran round the Pole. It was a sunny day with no wind so it was safe to do that.''
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September 23, 2014
Today is the first day of Fall. Strange that this week they are calling for a lovely week of warm weather.
The 2014 wrap up is almost done, I just have to go through all of the Accident/Unusual occurrence forms. I think I am procrastinating on this task.
If you would like to see the pictures from the drone that was used during the We Care lunch, click here.
This week I will be sending out the staff survey. I really appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback about your summer experience at Merrywood. I use this feedback in planning for the 2015 camping season. Last year some of the suggestions from that came out of the 2013 survey, such as; receiving more information about the different disabilities and the opportunity to get to know more staff during pre-camp training were implemented this year. So please take the time to complete the survey and provide any suggestions that would make Merrywood even better.
September 10, 2014
A very successful summer has come and gone and by now everyone will be busy starting classes, looking for jobs or travelling to far away places. I wanted to thank everyone for all of the amazing summer we had. The success of this summer is due to all of the time and effort everyone put into making sure all of the campers had an amazing camp experience.
This summer wasn't without it sad moments. Ken Young one of our driver's passed away in August 23rd due to a stroke. We will all remember what a kind and very patient person he was. Also one of our campers Matt M. died on August 30th. Matt had been a long time camper who was a very enthusiastic participant in all of the camp programs. Both will be missed by everyone at Merrywood.
July 19, 2014
July 19, 2014
It has been a busy summer. Lots of fun and amazing thing happening at Merrywood. We can't believe how fast the summer is going!
On Wednesday Merrywood was very lucky to host the Friends of WeCare. They brought out tons of food for us - soft ice cream, a pizza truck and the traditional BBQ. They also brought Build a Bear. Every camper received a bear that they could personalize. The staff were not forgotten as they gave all the staff a gift bag.
If anyone is looking to volunteer, we could use a few volunteers over the long weekend in August.
June 17, 2014
The 2014 Program Staff enjoyed a fun overnight at Murphy's Point last night. After some fun activities, everyone fell asleep to the sounds of nature - owls, coyotes etc.
June 16, 2014
Training is in full swing at Merrywood. The cabin leaders arrive tonight. By tomorrow morning there will be 2 more nurses here. They will begin to do the paperwork for the first session. There are lots of very excited campers waiting to arrive on June 29th. It is a full session.
June 15, 2014
The programmers are all here and training is well underway. Hopefully the weather warms up for our waterfront. It was pretty cold in the water yesterday, although they did have wet suits that helped.
June 13, 2014
We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the waterfront staff - some are coming tonight, the rest will be here for 9 am tomorrow ready to begin. The weatherperson has been listening to us and is calling for some nice weather over the next week. We have had a lot of rain the last few days.
June 12, 2014
Just a reminder to all staff, except Counsellors. Training begins at 9 am on the start date of your contract. If you are unable to make it in time for the 9am start, you are more then welcome to come the day before. Dinner is at 5 pm!
June 9, 2014 We now have Merrywood back to ourselves again. The sound of barking dogs has stopped. Only 2 more days until the Trippers arrive to begin their training. Can't wait.
Here is a very good article from the American Camps Association on risk management and your role at camp in providing a safe camping experience for the campers. Click here to link to the article.
June 7, 2014
It is a quiet weekend at Merrywood. Most of the L-Team is off for the weekend. Merrywoof is here, so we have to keep out of their way. Nick & Emily went on a road trip to Quebec to check out Eco-Odessey to see if it would be a fun trip for the MS campers. They had a nice time.
June 4, 2014
We are finally all here at camp (except Emily who is busy teaching). Lots of work happening, setting up our offices, finalizing the pre-camp schedule, etc. Can't wait for everyone to arrive.
Last night there was some pretty amazing clouds. Nick took a great picture last night.
May 31, 2014
Anyone coming to camp prior to June 12, should take advantage of the advance polling for the Ontario Election running today until June 4.
May 26, 2014
Yesterday the camp nurses were in Toronto for a day of training. It was great to see everyone. Not much longer until we are all at camp.
Thank you to everyone who has completed the Worker Health & Safety Awareness course and sending in their certificates. I think Emily has been very determined to follow up on all missing documentation!
May 21, 2014
Are you starting to think of what you will do on your days off? Don't forget that the Ottawa Bluesfest is on
over the days off between Session #1 & #2 (July 9 - 12).
May 19, 2014
Official start of the summer!
May 15, 2014
Many of you know that I love Tim Horton's coffee. Today Timmies is 50 years old. Happy Birthday Timmies.
As of today, we are at 100% camper capacity!
May 13, 2014
Our Provincial Ambassadors (both are campers) threw out the first pitch at the Blue Jays game.
May 12, 2014
Here are some fun commercials shown in the UK about interacting with people who have disabilities, called, Are you a jerk to people with disabilities without even knowing it?. There is a fun little quiz at the end too. Here is the link.
May 6, 2014
Yesterday I e-mailed everyone the Health & Safety Training e-learning course. If you didn't receive it, please contact me directly and I will resend it.
May 4, 2014
Yesterday was the OCA Healthcare Conference. It was a great conference with lots of information. This years keynote speaker was Linda Erceg, the guru of camp nursing. It was great to meet Sydnie and Elaine and two of Woodeden's camp nurses.
Easter Seals e-mail is up and working. Check your mailbox this week for the online Occupational Health & Safety information.
May 3, 2014
Are you looking for a job in Toronto this summer.
Easter Seals Ontario has been approved for funding for a summer student position though the Canada Summer Jobs program. The position is for Development Coordinator supporting the Special Events Team in Toronto. To be eligible for the position, the candidate must currently be in full-time school and returning to full-time studies in September. The contract would run for at least 7 consecutive weeks (completed by August 29 at the latest), 35 hours a week (with active participation at all events). Rate of pay would be in the $11/hr range. Please send your resume and cover letter by May 9th to email@example.com.
May 1, 2014
Easter Seals continues to have significant issues with our internet. We can receive e-mails, but are unable to respond to any right now. They tried something last night, but it didn't seem to work. Hopefully everything will be up and working soon.
April 28, 2014
The May/June edition of the Camping Magazine is out and available online here. Lots of great articles to prepare you for the upcoming summer.
April 28, 2014
Only 50 days until we are all together at Merrywood Camp. It is getting closer. Lots of planning is taking place right now as orders are placed for clothing, manuals are reviewed and ready to go to the printer, paper work completed, etc. It is a very busy time of year.
Unfortunately Easter Seals is still having problems sending out e-mails to hotmail/alive/sympatico and a few other accounts. Once it is up and working, I will be sending everyone an online Occupational Health & Safety course you are required to complete.
April 25, 2014
Celebrate National Camp T-Shirt Day May 1 by wearing a camp t-shirt!
April 23, 2104
The ice went off the lake overnight. There are 2 winners - Belinda Hargreaves who guessed April 22nd and Molly Schnoodle who guessed April 23rd. Their prizes will be mailed out shortly.
I have attached a picture of our new boat. It still needs a motor, but it is pretty nice.
April 22, 2014 - Happy Earth Day!
Jacques & I are heading out today to pick up our new boat for the sailing program. The rain is coming to an end, so that will make the road trip nicer. I can't wait to see it. Our old Zodiac had a nice long life, but this past year it was off the water more then it was on it.
Right now Easter Seals is having problems with receiving e-mails from Hot Mail accounts so if you are getting bounce backs, that is why. they hope to have it fixed later today.
April 19, 2014
The water is receding a little.
April 16, 2014
The water level in Rideau is rising. There is still ice on the lake.
April 14, 2014
The ice is slowly leaving.....
April 12, 2014
Tomorrow is the Easter Seals Telethon on CBC. There will be lots of film clips of the camps and interviews with the campers. If you get a chance you can always phone in a donation.
Thanks to all of the staff who are volunteering their time tomorrow at the various telethons across the province. I will be in Toronto entering all of the pledges that come in.
April 11, 2014
Here are some pictures of the ice slowly melting on Rideau Lake.
The sailing docks stored behind Jacques shop.
The canoe docks behind the dining hall. Jacques has had a bubblier in tor 2 weeks. This has opened
up the water around the docks. Hopefully this will limit the damage that the ice causes when it
begins to move around.
April 10, 2014
Just a reminder to please send in your signed contracts and paperwork as soon as possible. There have been some contracts outstanding for a couple of months!
April 8, 2014
Pre-camp begins in 70 days! Yikes. So much left to do.
April 3, 2014
All staff for the 2014 camping season have been hired! We certainly have an amazing team this summer. Only 75 days until pre-camp starts.
We are having a contest. E-mail me the date that you think the ice will leave Rideau Lake and you will win a prize. Multiple winners are okay. E-mail me at email@example.com with your date or visit the Merrywood Staff Past & Present Facebook site. Right now the lake is still frozen and the ice is 2.5 meters thick. Good luck!
April 2, 2014
April is Volunteer Appreciation month. Our volunteers are a key ingredient to making camp magic possible. Thank you so much!
March 29, 2014
March is Easter Seals Month and it is drawing to an end, lots of great events took place across Ontario during the month. One of our campers from 2013 was part of a Go Train Campaign.
March 27, 2014
i just wanted to let everyone know that Rick Bowes, one of our drivers from 2012 & 2013, died on Tuesday. Click here to link to his obituary. Rick will be greatly missed by everyone at Merrywood who knew him. We could always count on Rick, even when we called at the last minute.
March 26, 2014
Another snowy day at Merrywood!
March 24, 2014
Just a little reminder to return your signed contracts! You do not need to send your missing documents in a the same time.
I wish everyone in university/college who are just finishing up there year all the best on your final essays and exams. I remember what a crazy time of year it is for you.
Suzanne, Emily & I had a great time in Atlantic City. We learned so much and are all excited to begin the summer.
Session #2, #3, #4 Arts Camp and Family Camp are full. All girls spots are filled in Session #1. There are a few spots left in Sports Camp, Discovery Camp and 1 girl spot in Out-tripping Adventure Camp. It will be a busy summer!
All tucked in for the night.
March 22, 2014
It is a big day at Lansdowne Place in Peterborough as campers, their families and staff come together to experience a little bit of Merrywood Camp. Thanks to everyone for coming out to support this great event and helping to send kids to camp. Thanks Emily for all the work in making this happen. Have fun!
March 17, 2014
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
The American Camp Association Tri-State Conference is this week in Atlantic City. We are heading out today to begin our long drive. We will be spending the night at Merrywood, then leaving early tomorrow am. It is such a great conference and we get so many ideas for the upcoming summer. There are usually over 5,000 people there from all over the USA, Mexico and Canada.
March 13, 2014
Don't forget to send me at picture at email@example.com of something that makes you happy for the 100 Happy Days!
March 11, 2014
Are you looking for something to do March 22 & 23? How about heading to Peterborough for a camp out in the Lansdowne Mall? This is an amazing fund raiser for Easter Seals Ontario. Click here for more information or to make a donation.
Last weekend there was another fundraiser in Peterborough with the local hockey team. They raised $1,003.19! Thanks Emily, Emma and Melanie.
March 10, 2014
Just booked all the sites for the Out-tripping Adventure Camp! Five months today the out-trip heads out to Algonquin Park.
March 9, 2014
It is official 100 days until pre-camp starts. The #100 happy days has begun. Don't forget to send me a picture of something that makes you happy (or you are going to see lots of things that make me happy!). My e-mail is email@example.com
I found this quote above on twitter and thought if was so true. For the new staff, look what you have to look forward to.
March 6, 2014
This Sunday is not only the day we set our clocks ahead an hour, it also marks 100 days until pre-camp starts. This is when we will be all together at pre-camp training. Some of the staff will be coming in earlier - programmers, cabin leaders and nurses, but on Thursday June 19th, everyone will be together.
I thought it would be nice to do something to celebrate this count down to pre-camp. Kim, the camp director from Woodeden told me about this and I thought it would be an amazing idea. 100 Happy Days. I need your help, please send me a picture at email@example.com of something that makes you happy. You can provide a description if you like. I have created a separate page for the 100 Happy Days countdown.
February 27, 2014
Tonight is the Conn Smythe Celebrity dinner at the Royal York in Toronto. I will see some of our campers there I am sure. The new Provincial Ambassador's were announced today, both have been campers at Merrywood. Tyler Preece has attended the Out-tripping Camp every year since it started and will be coming again this year. Kalea Davies who attended Family Camp and Discovery Camp a few years ago.
February 24, 2014
What an exciting game. So glad we won. Even Donny got into it.
We are now almost full. I think we only need an out-tripper and a sailor. Session #3 is now full, as is LIT and GEAR_Up. Everything is filling up so quickly this year.
I am looking for 2 volunteers to provide attendant care at the Easter Seals Ontario Telethon, Sunday April 13, 2014 from 10 am-4 pm at the CBC studio in Toronto. If you are interested, please e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
February 21, 2014
February 19, 2014
Hiring continues, but it is almost done. We have had so many amazing applicants this year. We also have a terrific team of volunteers who will be coming to spend some time with us this summer at Merrywood. I am sure there will be a lot of disappoint applicants who were not quick in submitting their application. For those that don't know, there is a Facebook page for 'Merrywood Camp Staff Past & Present'. There is also a website 'Summer Camp Professionals'. Both sites have lots of great information on them.
February 10, 2014
Sometimes Tripod drives me crazy - all my posts seem to have disappeared!
I am back from the Association of Camp Nurses conference. What an amazing experience to be with so many camp nurses and hear about all of the new ideas and research being done in the field of camp nursing.
This past weekend was also a big weekend for Belinda from Australia, who worked at Merrywood for 4 summers. She got married! Congratulations Belinda and Nick!
Hiring is coming along and our camper enrollment is very high this year, with a number of sessions already full.
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Some Piedmont, California parents received quite a shock when they learned of a sick sex game going on in the kids' high school. It seems some boys had started a Fantasy Slut League in which they "drafted" unsuspecting girls and scored points for sex with them.
School officials were tipped off by students after a date-rape prevention assembly. While this twisted extracurricular is not illegal, it certainly is immoral. I wish I could say I was totally surprised by the depravity, but sadly I'm not.
The letter from Principal Rich Kitchens said it was set up by members of varsity teams and described a competition "in which our female students (unbeknownst to most of them) are drafted as part of the league...Male students earn points for documented engagement in sexual activities with female students."
School officials hope alerting the parents will spark "an open, serious and honest dialogue between kids and families," said. Randall Booker, assistant superintendent. "It's one thing for us to have a conversation with our students. It's another thing for families to have that dinner-table conversation."
To be frank, that is a discussion that should have happened years. ago. So many teen boys everywhere have no respect for female peers. I can't tell you how many times I've seen young men get out of line with a girl they see on the street or on the subway. In the instance at this school, older students would pressure younger ones to join in. "Participation often involved pressure/manipulation by older students that included alcohol to impair judgement/control and social demands to be popular," the principal explained.
It part it is the fault of an over-sexualized society. We can't take our eyes off of the Jersey Shore's smush-fest, the Bachelorette's fantasy suite, and just about every other racy reality show on TV. Nothing is left to the imagination. Nothing! In fact, one night stands are celebrated and deemed cool. Even what was once considered a taboo, like teen pregnancy, is now a gateway to fame.
But the half of the blame is squarely on our shoulders. I know teens who want to have sex are going to have sex. There has to be a way to teach them that this kind of behavior is not okay. If there is a way to intervene, it has to begin when they are young.
Teaching out kids about sex isn't just a how-to, nut and bolts discussion. And it's not just girls that need to learn how to respect their bodies. With males, there is still this "boys will be boys" attitude with a wink, wink. That in not only sleazy, it's dangerous in this day and age. There is something to be said for teaching old-fashioned, genteel manners, especially when it comes to dealing with women. Bottom line, it is our responsibility to make sure our boys grow up to be good, decent young men.
How can we teach boys to be more respectful of women?
beat it into them!
Yuck. If I had a son involved in that, I would kick his ass into next week and he wouldn't leave the house until he was 21.
The girls should start a fantasy league and score points for kicking these guys in the nuts anytime they tried something.
Guys have been doing stuff like that forever. Who cares? Furthermore, I knew a couple of girls in college who did the same thing. Again, who cares?
It seem it's not only in High School... HOW many unwed mothers do YOU know also, in their 20's.... the guys are still lying, the girls still not wise enough to just say NO and wait for a wedding.........
I am glad that today, the men cannot deny a baby they made, thanks to DNA testing. What is super sad, is the caliber of guys and girls out there- they don't have enough intelligence between the two of them to equal a dog, or way and means to even take care of themselves... but they "like sex"!!!!!!!!!!!!! And we all pay the price for all these babies. And the girls scream to the guys YOUR gonna paaay!!!! And our courts are full of custody battles and police calls...
Most times, I look back and the folks were wise to just not let their teen girls out of their sight...


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"Vulpes!" I heard Sirius yell my nickname behind me from halfway across the Gryffindor common room. Oh crap I thought, I just turned around when I was tackled by him, I groaned "must you tackle, I mean you're at least 5 times my size" he just chuckled as he helped me up while the others walked over. "You're going to kill that girl one day Padfoot" James chuckled shaking his head. Peter just giggled sounding almost like a squeaking sound, which fits him well since he turns into a rat.
Let me explain my little nickname that I have adopted. Along with Sirius, James, and Peter I am also an Animagus. I turn into a Fox nonetheless, so since the word Vulpes basically means "true foxes" they named me that. Which also brings about it's the other name for a Fox's "tribe" per say. So that is where I basically got the nickname.
Along with the rest of the gang when the Full Moon comes around I also transform and help Remus in his time of need. Although he always objects to me coming I still do anyway. I mean not only are we friends… but I have somehow fallen in love with him over these years.
I looked at Remus, he was pale and looked sick which told me that Full Moon was coming. "So when's the full moon this month?" I asked the gang as we sat at one of the tables in the common room. Sirius thought for a moment, "Friday I think. So… 2 days from now!" I grinned with a mischievous expression, James and Sirius looked at me with interest knowing I was thinking something "I hope Snape tries and follows again this time, maybe I can bite him this time" Sirius smirked, "I could tip him off…" "No." Remus said firmly frowning at us. "I'm just kidding Remus, I wouldn't hurt Snivellus… even though we don't go along" I said reassuring him, he gave me a small smile before opening a book and starting to read.
I kept watch as Wormtail stepped on the knot that stopped the Whomping Willow from hitting us, while Padfoot and Prongs rushed a vastly transforming Moony into the secret passageway that led to the Shrieking Shack in Hogsmeade.
After everybody was in, and I double-checked that no one was around, I went through the passageway myself. And soon enough I arrived where Moony fully transformed and was thrashing around, I frowned I hated seeing him like this I know how much he hated himself for it. I walked over to them, Padfoot and Prongs looked at me.
"Is the cost clear?" Padfoot asked, I nodded at them then Padfoot and Prongs both nodded to each other and we watched Moony struggle to find a human to attack or something along the lines of. I walked toward Moony getting closer to his growling and shaking body; Prongs and Padfoot both stepped in front of me to shield me thinking I'm going to get hurt.
"No Vulpes you might get hurt," Prongs warned me "I know… but he seems to be in more pain then I do" I glared at him, "you know he'll never forgive himself if he hurts you" "I'll tell him it's my fault then" but Prongs and Padfoot both shook there heads at me and blocked my path. I growled, and being a Fox I can jump rather high, so I took a few steps back and jumped clean over them. They both got defensive as I approached Moony. "Vulpes!" Padfoot growled, I ignored them as I connected eyes with Moony.
He just bared his teeth and growled. Suddenly I just rubbed up against him (kind of like how a cat does) as I let my tail caress under his chin, Padfoot and Prongs stepped forward afraid that he might attack. But I actually calmed him down somewhat, Wormtail squeaked and they both just goggled at me, Moony started growling again I don't he's aware of what's happening when he is a werewolf.
"Do that again…" Prongs said, I did as he said and Moony calmed down even more he stopped thrashing around but was still growling and shaking slightly. "That's weird… he seems to calm down to your touch" Padfoot noted, "a little feminine touch goes a long way" I smirked as I rubbed up against him again "or maybe he just like foxy ladies like you" Prongs winked, I rolled my eyes as Padfoot gave his bark laugh. "I think Moony has a thing for Vulpes!" Wormtail squeaked, I glared him it's a good thing animals can't blush or else they'd be able to see mine. Padfoot howled and Prongs just made a laughing type noise.
"Shut up both of you. I swear you're even bigger idiots when you're animals" I barked at them (literary), they just ceased howling but resulted in snickering while Wormtail squeaked along. I rubbed up against Moony one last time, and this time he stopped shaking and growling in all but instead rubbed his head against the top of mine. I smiled and blushed still thinking how lucky I was that they couldn't see my blush but I still get smirks from both of them and a hysterically squeaking Wormtail.
"You're just jealous because I found a way to calm him down" I said sticking my tongue out at them, "I wouldn't say seducing him is a way of 'calming down'" Padfoot snickered, I glared at him as Moony nuzzled his face into my neck. "I think we better be getting back to the castle so nobody finds anything suspicious" Prongs said, we nodded, but looked back at Moony concerned. "I think I'll stay with Moony, he seems to be better this way but when he is transforming back he'll be in a lot of pain" I said simply looking back at them, they grinned and nodded then with a final goodbye they left.
I looked back at Moony who seemed just like a normal wolf now, I grinned at him and nuzzled my head into his neck and resting it there for a little while, I felt him lay down as I laid down next to him, as I placed my head gently on his front paws as he placed his head on top of mine.
I was back to my human self, stroking the unconscious Remus' hair. I smiled down at him in my own little world not really realizing that it was already morning, but what does it matter it's Saturday. He started to come around, moaning in pain as he opened his eyes. I still stroked his hair when he looked at me, squinting from the bright sun coming in through the windows. "Amanda…?" he asked unsure, "yes?" I said calmly, he propped himself up on one elbow and looked at me. "Why are you still here?" "Because I wanted to make sure you transformed back all right," I grinned at him, causing him to grin as well.
I stroked his hair again, "you're okay now?" I asked softly making sure he was good to go. He nodded and grabbed my hand that was stroking his hand and lacing it in his, "but before we go… last night what happened? I felt… almost calmer then I usually am" I grinned again and blushed looking down at our interlocked hands. "Let's just say I found a way to calm you down even when you're at your worst" I spoke softly looking back up at him, he gave me a confused look "how?" I sighed and turned into a fox and showed him then turned back.
"Really? That's how?" he said a small blush tinting his face. I nodded, he grinned "and you weren't afraid that I was going to hurt you?" I thought for a moment "not really, I had Prongs and Padfoot as my back-up if things went bad" he frowned and looked away "I would never be able to forgive myself if I hurt you" "funny that's exactly what Prongs said" he gave a slight smile and looked back at me. "But… to be on the safe side… could you not do that again?" he asked concern in his voice and eyes, I shook my head no. "Sorry Moony but I hate seeing you in pain, so if it reduces pain then I'm gonna keep doing it" I smiled, "but!" "No buts!" he sighed, "I'm not gonna win am I?" I shook my head grinning. He chuckled and started to play with my fingers.
"Ready to go?" I asked after a couple of minutes, "Yes but…" he trailed off, "but what?" I asked concerned, "I need to tell you something before we go" "okay go ahead then" I smile. He smiles back and looks down at our hands then looks up into my eyes again "I don't know when or how but I've… fallen deeply in love with you Amanda. And I'd want more then anything to be with you through and through but… we can't with me being a werewolf I don't want to put you in any more danger then you already are" I smiled at sweetly, "Remus… I've fallen in love with you too and I don't care that you're a werewolf… besides remember I'm also an Animagus so you'll never really hurt me, besides I know how to calm you down anyway" he was about to object but I quickly kissed him he kissed back after some time of battling himself over it.
I pulled away, "no matter you say Remus I'm still going to love you, and I don't care or mind for the matter that you're a werewolf. Remember that" I grinned it seemed almost like a smirk, he started grinning. "Fine, as long as you're absolutely sure that you now what you're getting into" "I do" he started beaming as we kissed again a little roughly this time.
I thought this was cute.
That's what I look like.


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Hope Lutheran Church will host an Easter egg hunt for toddlers to children in sixth grade at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at 594 N. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach.
Refreshments will be served and the Easter Bunny will be there.
Seabreeze United Church will host an Easter Egg Hunt after the 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, March 31, at 501 N. Wild Olive Ave., Daytona Beach.
Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (386) 252-6314.
The seventh annual Daytona Beach Biker Easter Celebration and Bike Blessing will be at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 31, at Daytona 200 M/C Clubhouse at 3602 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach.
There will be a free continental breakfast served from 9 to 10 a.m.
Music will be by "SpiritWind."
For more information, call (386) 253-5734.
The 5th Annual Downtown DeLand Easter Cross Display with more than 60 Crosses will line the streets of downtown DeLand blossoming with live flowers on Easter morning. It will be presented by Church of the Holy Presence.
For more information, visit holypresencedeland.com.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1401 West New York Ave., has planned its Holy Week activities.
Pastor Art Bakewell will give the message for Easter services at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 31. Elders assisting are Barbara Fain, Paul Ashton and Chris Drooker. Coffee and pastries are available in the fellowship hall from 9:15 to 10 am. The Lord's Supper is celebrated at both services and all are welcomed to participate.
On Saturday, March 30, the Easter Egg Hunt, Story of Jesus, special activities and lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Good Friday Service is at noon on March 29 with Rosemary Sutton directing the program. Sue Brague is providing lunch afterwards in the Fellowship Hall.
For more information, call (386) 734-0677.
New Smyrna Beach
An Easter Egg Hunt will be at noon at Old Fort Park, 210 Sams Ave., New Smyrna Beach. The hunt will be divided into three age groups: 2-4, 5-9, 10-12. The event is free. Children should bring a basket. The event is hosted by the City of New Smyrna Beach and the Canal Street Special Events Team. For more information, call (386) 424-2175.
Ormond Beach
Christ Presbyterian Church will have all ages meet in the fellowship hall at 9:30 Easter morning for the Resurrection "Eggstravaganza" (the story of Easter).
Participants should meet at the church grassy area near the fellowship hall at 1035 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. For information, call (386) 677-4076.
Tomoka United Methodist Church will conduct Good Friday services at 7 p.m. at 1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach.
For more information, call (386) 672-6722 or visit www.tomokaumc.org.
There will be a Family Easter Party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 30, at the Tomoka Christian Church, 1151 W. Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach. There will be egg hunts, sno-cones, popcorn and music.
A helicopter drop Easter Egg hunt will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Calvary Christian Center 1687 W. Granada Blvd. Ormond Beach.
There will be more than 12,000 eggs, prizes and bounce houses.
Ponce Inlet
The city of Ponce Inlet will have its annual Easter Party at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Kay & Ayres Davies Lighthouse Park.
The egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m.
Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for local charities.
Port Orange
First Baptist Church's Easter Egg Hunt will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Port Orange City Center Circle.
Meet the Easter Bunny from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Walgreens, 1625 Taylor Road in Port Orange from 1 to 3 p.m. Receive a free 4 by 6 photo with the Easter bunny. For more info call (386) 761-5578.
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From an artistic point of view, it's a bit of a strange one as I simply let the camera roll at a poorly attended gig at 10am and decided I'd just wing it. This is, I suppose, what my rehearsals would be like, if I ever needed to rehearse!
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Have you ever had that thought enter your mind? Let's face it, aging is not fun, whether you are a woman or a man, regardless of whether you are vain or not. All too often, we pick up a magazine in a waiting room and there in vivid color is a photo of a screen star looking 10 or 15 years younger than their chronological age. How do they do it? Most of us dismiss it and say the photo has been altered, but deep down, inside we all want to look and feel our best just like a celebrity.
The next thought that enters our mind is that they have special care and treatments that are more than likely way too expensive for us, the everyday people. We suspect that most of our bigger than life stars have had plastic surgery of some kind. We justify our frustrations by saying that beauty is not important.
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What if Myra Goldick told you there is another solution to looking young and at your best that was affordable and did not involve surgery? Mirror, mirror on the wall tell me more.
Myra Goldick has always believed that treating your skin with tender love and care pays off and I has tried many products. In fact, she spent 25 years in the cosmetic industry. Myra knows that it's your face and skin that people see first. Why not invest the time and energy to take care of it, so you never need to under go surgery? The best news is that taking care of your face will not brake the piggy bank.
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Not every home system is all about the iPad. Control4 makes adding that portable into the home an option. However, for people that want that iPad style in a dedicated home control, there's the Control4 7-inch Portable Touch Screen.
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by Carl Marin, Accellos Vice President of Sales, Channels Cloud delivery models will inevitably redefine the ERP software market and the ecosystems that support it. From ERP software publishers to their channels and independent software vendors, there will be no escaping the impact of cloud computing. A Tipping Point SaaS ERP providers like NetSuite have… Read more »
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Delaware Valley Floral Group Eases Internal Processes by Investing in Prophesy Dispatch
New Jersey based floral delivery company eases internal processes by investing in Prophesy Dispatch
Prophesy has released a case study of its customer Delaware Valley Floral Group. This profile explains how the New Jersey based, family owned and operated company has eased processes by using Prophesy Dispatch.
Accellos Welcomes Barrett Distributors
Barrett Distributors purchased Accellos' warehouse management solutions in August to boost productivity and reduce costs at their facility in Mornington, Victoria Australia.
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Prophesy Transportation Solutions, Inc. (an Accellos division), provider of trucking and logistics software solutions to the transportation industry, and TruckersB2B a business-to business membership program that provides discounts to small and medium-sized trucking companies, have joined forces to launch the new Prophesy OnDemand solution to their growing membership base at a discounted rate.
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Prophesy Dispatch Compatibility with New Version of PC*Miler Announced
Integration of Prophesy Dispatch and PC*Miler allows users to take advantage of PC*Miler options including driving methods, toll road avoidance, hazmat considerations and more
BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut – June 28, 2011 – Prophesy Transportation Solutions, Inc. announced today that its industry leading Prophesy Dispatch transportation management system is fully compatible with ALK Technologies' newly released PC*Miler Version 25. [More...]
Prophesy users have the ability to interface their Prophesy Dispatch system with PC*Miler to calculate mileage and generate routes for trips as well as for rating and reporting purposes. The system can be configured to use PC*Miler's "national", "practical", and "shortest distance" driving methods and takes advantage of PC*Miler's various other options such as toll road avoidance and hazmat considerations.
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In a ceremony that took place during the President's Club trip in Palm Beach, Florida this April, Kevin Pasternack was honored as the 2010 Accellos Salesperson of the year. The award is presented annually to the Accellos Salesperson with the highest percentage over plan. Kevin closed 65 new accounts in 2010 via the PTS in-house… Read more »


text: ah, weddings. such happy, festive, fun affairs—unless you're the bride, in which case you are super-stressed out with 9.8 million details. I love that you're taking a proactive approach to your skincare and now is the perfect time to begin (five months out). so, first of all, I'd definitely recommend the basics: drinking lots of water, cutting back on refined sugars, boosting the amount of fruits and veggies you have. also, um, wash your face every night (I'm astounded by the number of people who don't wash their face. don't they realize they're going to sleep with a day's worth of oil, pollution, and grime on it!). if you can invest in a Clarisonic, I think it's a wonderful way to deep cleanse and exfoliate. I use mine 2-3x a week (especially on the days I wear more makeup). many brides I know get facials, but I actually think if you cleanse properly, using masks at home is a great (and less expensive, because let's face it, you have enough expenses these next few months) alternative. a few of my favorites: SK-II, Jurlique, Ren. lastly, try not to sweat the small stuff. I was, to be honest, a total bridezilla. I agonized over everrrrrything, every little detail. it was worth it, yes, but at the same time, I realize now that what people remembered from the wedding wasn't how the blush of the favor ribbons perfectly matched the place card calligraphy. they remembered the overall happiness of the bride and groom and the love and joy everyone felt. hooray, congratulations!


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