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The summer 2016 film will star the younger First Class cast.
Involving either an apocalypse or Apocalypse. Or both.
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Sure, there are zombies and militias on The Walking Dead and Revolution, but life is so simple.
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BeckyPayne - TR O/S - 18/Jun/12 with David D'Arcy, Adam Collinge
Top-rope practice on the way back from Gordale. Went very easily indeed. It's really only 4 hard moves from the break before you're in a good position and able to make the final couple of moves to the handhold. The poor quality of the gear if you did slip is the questionable factor.ebf - TR O/S - 15/Apr/12 with Paul Stephenson
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PeteH - Lead O/S - 30/Aug/10 with Noel Peatfield
Soooo much harder than Sinister Rib. I reckon it's worth E4 for the very real deck prospect. If you slip from the hard slabby moves, your gear will almost certainly rip and if that happens you will hit the floor from a long way up.ebf - TR O/S - 28/Apr/10 with Paul Stephenson
sketchy smearing! Scared everyone when my foot slipped a bit - intakes of breath - but E3 ticked. Job's a goodun. Can't remember the date. Matt was very happy when he led it!steve_hoey - Lead O/S - 2010 with Matt Murphy
More scary on the lead than Sinister Rib. Do it with two ropes and put some gear on one rope at the bottom of Sinister Rib and some more gear on the other rope at the bottom of Doris. It won't help you much, but you'll probably feel a bit better about making the moves. heheebf - Lead RP - 16/Sep/09 with Paul Stephenson
Will lead it next time I'm there. Much harder than Sinister Rib, maybe easy 6a.ebf - TR O/S - 19/Aug/09 with Paul Stephenson
Felt easy, but then again I didn't fall off. Go figure....Sean_J - Lead O/S - 2008 with Timmy
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John_Hat - Lead O/S - 10/Jul/07 with LMC
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Karl Bromelow - Lead RP - 2006
chrishedgehog - Lead RP - 2005 with Drew
chrishedgehog - Lead β - 30/Mar/04 with Mark Gill
Saw John Dunne!MONKEY78 - Lead O/S - Sep/98 with William Wilson
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Time with God - Dec. 25, 2012
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God … And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John testified about Him and cried out, saying, "This was He of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.'" For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.
The greatest miracle ever to occur was the birth of the infinite and eternal and all-knowing and all-powerful Son of God as a baby in a finite, fallen universe!
"The Word was God…and the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us." Someone once said, "Imagine planting a garden and then becoming a plant." It's shocking to even contemplate making a choice like that; and yet, the distance between us and a plant is far smaller than the distance between us and God.
What would make Him make a choice like that to `plant' Himself in this soiled world? Only one thing. God is saying to you today, "That is how much I love you!" Let that thought sink into your mind for a few moments. Doesn't it make you want to love Him back with all your heart?
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Description: Cranberries are also called Bounce Berries, a fresh Cranberry will bounce if dropped. Cranberries have traditionally been associated with Thanksgiving, mainly because Thanksgiving falls in the middle of Cranberry season. Dried Cranberries are available year round and add a wonderful tang to winter stuffings and summer salads. Use in baked goods, salads, sauces, stuffings, trail mixes, hot cereals, muffins, scones, fruit cakes and for homemade ice ream. Dried fruits may be eaten right out of the bag as a convenient and healthy snack. Mixed with granola and almonds or in a trail mix.
Shelf Life: There is no preparation needed for dried fruit. If used in baking, you may want to rehydrate. To rehydrate dried fruit, pour boiling water over the fruit and let sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain well before using.
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There's plenty of history right on your doorstep in Rhondda Cynon Taf!
So why not celebrate its glorious past by attending a fascinating lecture examining some of its proudest figures, places and achievements?
Throughout 2014 Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will be holding lectures at the award-winning Rhondda Heritage Park commemorating the impact so many former County Borough residents had on the locality and beyond.
The first lecture will take place on May 14th at 2pm where the Council's Heritage Office can tell you all about the history of the Blue Plaque scheme and the intriguing examples of recipients - from authors and druids to MP's and even a Manchester United Football manager!
Over the past few years a whole series of Blue Plaques were unveiled in various locations throughout the County Borough.
Cabinet Member for Sustainable Development, Leisure and Tourism Cllr Robert Bevan said, "With so many historical buildings and events from colliery strikes, riots and even pioneering cremations in the area's history, coupled with being the birthplace of a vast array of celebrities from the worlds of music, sport, cinema, literature and the political arena, the Blue Plaque scheme has been an outstanding success.
"Not only does it attract more people to the County Borough who undertake one of our many heritage trails but also helps residents learn more about their own locality, with many not realising the historic events or people who once occupied their community.
"The series of lectures will undoubtedly enlighten and entertain visitors on the massive impact the people of Rhondda Cynon Taf have had on the world stage as we celebrate their legacy in the County Borough and beyond."
The series of free lectures focusing on Blue Plaque recipients in Rhondda Cynon Taf are:
14 May - "Blue Plaques – Celebrating our Heritage". The Council's Heritage Officer John Harrison sets the scene with a talk about the history of blue plaques, with plenty of local examples.
25 June - "George T Clark – An Incredibly Talented Man". Rhodri Powell MBE illustrates the life of this incredibly talented Victorian who was a surgeon, an ironmaster and an engineer to name just three of his professions!!
16 July - "Dr. Richard Griffiths and the Tramroad". Historian Brian Davies tells the story of this colourful character who was a key player in starting the coal industry in the Rhondda valleys.
17 September - "Elizabeth Andrews – Dressmaking to Politics". Tour guide and historian Audrey Griffiths tells the story of this suffragette, campaigner and educationalist – an unsung heroine of her time.
15 October - "Nantgarw China Works". Mike Ashcroft tells the fascinating story of the world famous porcelain manufacturer and shows some examples and a model of the Nantgarw site.
12 November - "Mabon and the Tonypandy Riots" David Maddox OBE gives a fascinating insight into the life of the miners' leader William Abraham MP and assesses the impact of the Cambrian Combine Strike on his reputation and place in the industrial history of South Wales.
All of the lectures begin at 2pm and pre booking is essential on 01443 682036. Why not enjoy lunch or afternoon tea at the Heritage Park with the special "Blue Plaque Lunch" costing £4.95.


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Ebola crisis 'coiling out of control': Obama
President Obama announced Tuesday a major increase in the U.S. response to the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa, including the deployment of 3,000 American troops to build treatment centers. "It's spiraling out of control, it's getting worse, it's spreading faster and exponentially,"... read more »
Islamic State campaign tests Obama's commitment to Mideast allies
After about 15 hours of flying and five hours of meetings, sleep finally caught up with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Baghdad. It was 6:04 p.m. After sinking into his seat at the center of the cavernous interior of a C-17 military transport plane, he cradled his head in his palm, put his... read more »
Obama Urges Global Effort to stop Ebola as Virus Spreads
President Barack Obama urged aid groups and other nations to dramatically escalate their response to the Ebola outbreak in western Africa, warning that the epidemic is spiraling out of control. "If the outbreak is not stopped now, we could be looking at hundreds of thousands of people infected,... read more »
Sheila Dikshit slams Modi govt for selective humiliation of governors
New Delhi: Sheila Dikshit, who recently quit as the governor of Kerala, has questioned the Narendra Modi government's move to target UPA-appointed governors. Speaking to a leading English daily, Dikshit also asked why were the UPA-appointed governors shown the door selectively? Why have the... read more »
Indian slams Pakistan for failing to act against Hafiz Saeed
New Delhi on Monday slammed Islamabad for failing to act against Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind of the Mumbai attacks, after the Pakistani envoy said the Lashkar-e-Taiba founder was a freeman as there was no case against him. External Affairs Ministry spokesman Syed Akbaruddin said, "Our... read more »
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5 Predictions for the Music Industry in 2010
Nick Crocker is MD of Native Digital and co-founder of We Are Hunted. It seems as though the first era of digital music may have come to an end. Napster died, P2P lived in some black market twilight zone, streaming services on ad-supported revenue were suffocated by unsustainably high licensing fees, and subscription services sputtered along, never quite capturing the imaginations of music fans.


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New Study Spotlights Benefits Of Facebook Commerce [Infographic]
Retail executives and analysts are debating the future and overall benefits of Facebook storefronts. A recent article from Bloomberg revealed that merchants including GameStop, JCPenney and Nordstrom have closed their social commerce initiatives after experiencing poor sales results. However, new research from Payvment, an e-Commerce and discovery solution provider for Facebook, indicates that the social networking site can be a beneficial channel for retailers by increasing traffic, ad display and even purchase rates.


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Fitness trackers are everywhere at CES. We've updated our guide with a few more models we want to check out.
* Pebble continues to blur the line between smartwatch and fitness tracker with new background step- and sleep-tracking features and integration with Swim.com for tracking swim workouts. Basis also has a new activity tracker called the Peak, which improves on the B1 in every way--except battery life. [Best Smartwatch, Best Fitness Tracker]
* We're looking forward to testing the new GoPro Hero4 Black and Silver editions, which arrive Oct. 5. [The Best Action Camera]
* Best Deals: Our favorite smartwatch, the Pebble Steel, has dropped to its lowest price, $200 (from $230). [Best Buy]
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* Best Deals: The 43-inch version of our favorite $500 TV, the Samsung F4500 Plasma, is down to its lowest price, $250 (from $300). [Best Buy]
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New Law To Force Airlines To Reimburse Passengers For Lost Luggage
New rules will force airlines to reimburse passengers for lost luggage. But, there's a catch.
Analyst: Baggage Fees 'Essential' For Airlines To Stay In Business
It's a staggering number: $3.4 billion. That's how much airlines made last year in baggage fees, according to a government report.
Gouging In America. It's Everywhere!!!!!
I'm thinking I should get out more and maybe I'll have a better understanding of why we take it on the chin (for lack of the exact body part) day-in and day-out.
SATA Expanding Flights To Portugal, Lisbon & The Azores
With a little assist from Boston College, SATA Airlines has given the flight from Boston to Lisbon, Portugal and the Azores a big lift.
New Government Rule Tackles Fees, Bumping, Delays
The U.S. government is adding new protections for travelers when airlines lose their bags, bump them off flights or hold them on the runway for hours.
Tips For Beating The High Cost of Air Travel
More airlines are hopping on board another move to increase fares and surcharges to reflect the ever rising cost of jet fuel.
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The Chanku, a shapeshifting race, have lived unnoticed among humans for thousands, possibly millions of years. Their special brand of sensuality connects them all, as do marriages, pregnancies and telepathy. Now, change is in the air, starting with a new understanding of their origins and a search for those who may not know that they are Chanku. A heroic deed and an attack on their Montana retreat highlight the pack's strengths and vulnerabilities. They learn that together they can face any threat, and together is how they must face their future, where they will nurture their families and serve humankind. (APHRODISIA, Jul., 256 pp., $14.00)
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This is depressing, is AT's audiance really in the market for a blanket of this pricetag??
I'm with you Green, that blanket "find" is more then my half of the rent and car payment combined.
I think AT's audience is a bit more flea markets & ikea...
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I'm a 22 year old student and have two of them in different colours, with 3 matching pillows.
I got them when I quit my internship at the art department of a tv show.
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For a few days, I did not think I would be writing any post on Greek white wines from the isle of Santorini. My wife bought (with my credit card) me one in New York City last month and I had been sent three from the Brand Action Team and Constance Chamberlain in NYC. I first opened the one I bought and followed with one that was sent. The first one was definitely not what I expect in any wine, as was the second. What I do think is that both spent too much time in the hot sun. No floral and very little fruit aromas, lots of mineral and ginger. In the mouth I got lots of chalk, ginger and maybe some pineapple. Definitely wines meant for the kitchen sink drain.
Today I decided to uncork the remaining two. I was right, the other two were spoiled. Surprise, Surprise.
And what a Surprise. Two fantastic wines!!
The first was a Thalassitis White Dry Wine 2008 from the Gaia Estate. The color was a bright grassy yellow. Lots of floral aromas like honeysuckle and even azalea with citrus, peach, melon and some mineral. Very pleasant mouth feel with a nice citrusy feel on the sides. The finish was long, very dry with citrus and peach. I opened in early afternoon as a wine break while doing yard work and left some for a dinner of Trout, broiled with a little butter and fennel sprinkled on top, served with Salt Potatoes and a cucumber/tomato salad. Went very well with the trout and also with the Salt Potatoes, which I like in oil and vinegar.
Later, I opened a Boutari Kallisti(Καλλίστη) 2009. This was another wine made from the Assyrtiko grape. Assyrtiko is one of Greece's finest multi-purpose white grape varieties. It was first cultivated on the island of Santorini, where it has developed a unique character producing excellent AOC wines. Assyrtiko has the ability to maintain its acidity as it ripens. It yields a bone-dry wine that has citrus aromas mixed with an earthy, mineral aftertaste due to the volcanic soil of Santorini.
Again, the color was a bright yellow with a little green hue. A little different then the Thalassitis in the aromas and taste. Lots of apple with some peach and a hint of floral essence. Some mineral, but expected from this volcanic island. In the mouth, some herbal or spice along with citrus, melon and pear. A bone dry long finish for this very delightful wine.
The Thalassitis is priced at approx, $25 and the Boutari can be found at approx. $16 - $18.
Both well worth the price.
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How to Brew Loose Leaf Green Tea
Perhaps even more so than with black tea, there's a world of difference between loose leaf green tea and the stuff that comes in a tea bag. While it's brewing technique a little fussier than dropping a tea bag into some hot water, the subtle, yet complex, flavor profile of a quality green tea is well worth seeking out. Read on for my method.
While black tea and green tea have some obvious things in common, they need to be brewed in significantly different ways. Green tea is much less robust than black tea, requiring lower water temperatures and less brewing time. It has a short window in which its fullest flavor profile can be enjoyed, so it needs to be brewed and drunk immediately. No tea cozies needed!
For me, green tea requires more attention and care than black tea, so I tend to brew it when I'm able to really stop what I'm doing and put all of my focus on the process. This is often a really wonderful, soothing thing to do and a big part of the experience.
How To Brew a Pot of Green Tea
1. Choose your tea. Quality loose leaf green tea is widely available these days but it is also a very perishable product, so be sure to buy from a reputable seller. The tea should be fresh and come in an air-tight container that ideally can be resealed. Air is an enemy of green tea as it causes oxidation.
2. Choose your pot and cup. Green tea is best when the entire batch is drunk right away. So choose a pot and a cup appropriate to how many people you are serving. The pot should be large enough that the leaves can fully expand and steep in the water. (See note below.) Cups for green tea tend to be smaller as you want to sip the tea somewhat quickly before it cools too much and the flavor changes.
3. Time and temperature. Your tea should come with specific brewing instructions but in general green tea uses 180-190°F (82-89C) water and is brewed for no more than 3 minutes. When you are starting out, an accurate thermometer is helpful for water temperature, but with time you will be able to tell by feel.
4. Water. Some people insist on using distilled or bottled water. I don't bother (San Francisco water is pretty good) but you may want to do this if your water has a strong taste.
5. Heat your water. Never brew green tea with boiling water! The method below does start with boiling water, but allows for it to cool.
6. Gather some tea treats, if having. It is traditional to serve a small, very sugary treat with green tea but you can also serve pieces of candied ginger or a butter cookie, if that appeals more.
7. Warming the pot, cooling the water. When the water comes to a boil, remove from the heat and pour it into your teapot. This will heat the pot and cool the water a little. After a minute or so, pour the water into the cups, discarding any remaining water. This will do three things: cool the water further, heat the cups, and measure the amount of water you will need for the tea.
8. Measure your tea. While the cups are warming, place a large pinch of tea per person being served into your pot. (Or if you need more specific measurements, 1 tablespoon per 16 ounces of water is often recommended.)
9. Brewing. Check the temperature of the water and if cooled sufficiently (180-190°F), pour the water from the cups into the tea pot and cover. Brew from 2 to 2-1/2 minutes.
10. Pour. Carefully, gently, pour the tea back into the cups. It's OK if a few leaves fall into the cups but if you find you can't control it, use a strainer. Eventually with practice you will be able to pour without too many leaves escaping.
11. Enjoy. Green tea should be sipped somewhat quickly as the taste will really shift as the tea cools down. I also like to pause and just focus on drinking the tea in order to enjoy and give my attention to it's subtle flavor. All in all, the brewing and drinking takes less than 15 minutes (more like 10) which makes it a perfect break time activity.
12. More? You often can get up to three brews from your leaves, so if one cup isn't enough, brew a second or third cup by simply pouring the hot (180-190°F) water over the leaves in the pot and steeping for the same amount of time.
• If you want to avoid any leaves in your cup, use a teapot with a wide mesh strainer, like the Hario.
• Here's a nice description from Samovar on how good green tea should taste.
• The Adagio site has customer reviews of their green teas, which can help in choosing a good tea.
Related: Good Question: Help Me Learn About Tea
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Brewing green teas can be fussy if you want the best flavor and aroma. For the first infusion, I usually temper hot water down to ~175°F so the first cup is all of the nice fresh floral and grassy flavors after a 2-3 minute infusion. On subsequent infusions, start using increasingly hotter water and longer infusion times, depending on the tea.
People who find green tea too bitter tend to use water that is too hot, or they're leaving the leaves in the water for too long.
I'm constantly frustrated when I order green tea out at a cafe or restaurant. Even places that claim to love tea brew it in a French Press (as they do at Los Angeles' Urth Caffe) or other container that oversteeps it to bitterness. It's shocking how few people know the basics about tea.
For Canadians; (though everyone can order it online)....
DAVIDsTEA is amazing and affordable loose tea. They've got some really great flavoured (and basic) green teas. My favorite green is "Toasted Walnut"... sencha with whole walnuts, slivered almonds, pinapple bits and coconut shavings. It's my happy place.
Their staff is also very knowledgeable and they carry over 150 varieties of tea (plus limited-edition seasonal blends/tea of the month and special mini collections). Great for tea novices.
I've also learned from them that loose tea is best brewed in a large, mesh container, rather than tea balls. You get more out of your tea when you let it circulate, rather than cramming it into a tea ball.
I tend to make my green tea one cup at a time, so I don't use a separate pot. I use a mug with an infuser. The secret is to have a really big infuser - mine is basically the same size as the mug so the tea has plenty of room to unfurl. If you love green tea, you can also buy an electric kettle that will heat the water to any temperature you want so you don't have to go through the cooling step. (The one I have is called a Utilitea.) I only drink green tea so it's worthwhile to me.
I was told by a tea expert that one really shouldn't re-use green tea leaves because it tends to make a bitter tea. (I found that reassuring--I thought I was crazy, 'cause everyone I knew didn't seem to taste much difference between first and second infusions.) He also suggested that instead of letting the tea boil, it's better to use the water when it's just reached that loud, steamy point a minute or so prior to boiling.
And modestalmond--I'm totally looking into that. As I live in a remote coastal community, it'll probably be a while before I can get to a store (though I see there's one opening in Victoria), but I do love a good tea store. Thanks for the recommendation.
You and your readers know a lot about green tea! It's reassuring, because I spend my whole life explaining green tea. There are just few points: white tea (young green tea) needs water a little cooler - 170 degrees, and distilled water isn't recommended because it lacks minerals normally found in water. Also, a good quality tea can get 6 - 8 infusions. If you want to now more about green tea, feel free to visit https://green-tea-depot.com.


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Following a perfect ceremony officiated by Megan's Uncle, guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers and mingled as the sun was setting in the background. After some heartfelt toasts, and a delicious dinner, guests made their way inside for some dancing. As a special surprise for the Bride and Groom, the bridal party sang a little song to them. I love when I get to see new things at weddings and this was right up there with the best of them! More importantly, Megan and Jon were touched. I think I even saw a few tears. The rest of the night, guests enjoyed yummy cupcakes, an awesome photo booth and a packed dance floor courtesy of DJ Eric (one of my faves!).
{Megan & Jon – Thank you so much for allowing me to be a small part of your big love story! I loved EVERY SINGLE DETAIL that went into your wedding! Even more importantly, I loved watching the two of you become Mr. & Mrs. I hope your honeymoon was pure awesomeness - just like your wedding! Congratulations!}
Thank you to the following vendors for an amazing day:
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Hair & Make-up – Lauren Fernald
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Catering – Iva Lee's
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Patterns of Leisure: Technologies Impact
A child's leisure experiences, particularly in their early years, are often a direct reflection of the values and preferences of the parents and other family members, as well as teachers and friends. We all know or at least can reasonably guess at the amount of peer pressure that will be exerted on your child when he or she becomes a teenager! If you are concerned about your child's leisure future, you are not alone. The expression "it takes a community to raise a child" is especially true when talking about the leisure future of children - all children.
Technologies Impact
Consider, for example, the high tech reality of today's play options versus the low tech varieties you had as a child.
Children having fun in a go-cart.
Technology has a huge impact on the type of recreation pursued by children today. Now information about anything in the world can be accessed over the internet instantly. Telephones smaller than a child's fist, which are wireless, take pictures and videos, play games, and allow instant communication anytime of day. Video games, so realistic that you can almost touch the figures on the TV monitor replace board games, comic books, and Saturday morning cartoons.
Shift to Indoors
Today children seem to be more keenly interested in the indoor activities such as watching television, playing video games and surfing the internet. According to a recent article in USA Today, "the shift to an indoor childhood has accelerated in the past decade with a huge decline in spontaneous outdoor activities" (Cacuchon, 2005). Games of pick-up basketball, tree climbing, and kick the can have nearly vanished, and the negative results can be seen in children's bodies and in their minds (Cacuchon, 2005). France Kuo, director of the Human Environment Research Laboratory, reports that studies show children who spend lots of time outdoors have longer attention spans than children who engage in indoor pursuits (as cited in Cauchon, 2005). Additionally, childhood obesity has sky rocketed from four percent of children in the 1960s to 16% of children today according to the Center for Disease Control.
Decline in Recreation Activities
Decline in activity of 7 to 11 year olds from 1995 to 2004:
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It is more than technology that keeps children indoors. Heavy traffic and reports of crime reported daily in the media can deter parents from allowing their children to engage in unsupervised activities. There is hope however, as families can instill values of leisure in their children to aid them in choosing wholesome activities which are not only stimulating for the child, but also enable them to learn, gain, and demonstrate skills that will benefit the child through out their lifetime.
Families can aid their children in participating in meaningful leisure pursuits.
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I am so happy it is Monday (who says that right?)! I have been so busy the past few weeks plus had a few weeks without my Lisa as she stayed in Sweden for a few weeks helping out with mom and has an amazing trip report for her return flight to share soon. Anyway, I have a few things to catch you up on in the Delta "world" and some news as well.
- You can now start your IFE (in-flight entertainment – system) on the ground. My take on this is that while I like this, there have been so many times that Delta reps have to reboot the IFE that it will be interesting to see this implemented. Plus, about 1 out of 10 flights the FA's don't have time for a pre-flight drink and this will be just one more task for them to try to get done.
- Readers all know I love Grand Cayman. Delta with Audience rewards has a chance to win 100,000 Skymiles and more plus earn a few Skymiles. Audience Rewards is a quick way each month to earn 10 Skymiles. Not much, but hey for a few seconds or even in-flight grab a few more, and the answers are posted on FlyerTalk each month by someone!
- I got to check out the SkyDeck on my Mileage Run last week in the "F" concourse in Atlanta and will cover that this week. My fellow BA blogger PM&M has a good post about a new club I saw just across from the Skyclub. If you have any INK cards you can get 2 free visits via the "Lounge Club"!
- Speaking of INK, I hope all have noticed you can get up to $500 gift cards with free S&H with your Chase cards for now. They can, with PIN, be loaded to BlueBird at Walmart according to all reports. There is a max of $2500 per 30 days.
- My favorite award booking guru (Adam – see the E21 post in the Essentials Tab) got to fly Virgin Atlantic upper class and I look forward to his report. Also know some low level biz seats are starting to load into Delta.com so be on the lookout for flights to try out their products.
- Delta is getting into the food "reality" show biz it would seem. No, to be fair I love shows like "Chopped" so this could be fun to see. For me, what I really want Delta to do, is improve the food on short morning flights like the 1hr+ ones. I think a muffin and banana are just not fun in business class. On KLM etc. you get a "real" snack.
- The old old old new account bonus account LINK is still live but I have no idea if you will still get all the points. Would love to get feedback if it is working this year too.
- World Airline News reports the 717′s will start flying on September 19th for Delta! I cannot wait for Pinnacle Airlines – err - Endeavor Air to dump the CRJ200′s ASAP!
- AJC.com reports Delta is hiring pilots. They will be pulling from furloughed and regionals. With the new flight hour requirements for starting pilots we are going to see a real pilot shortage on the way over the next few years!
- I am sure you have seen what gas prices have been doing as of late at the pump. If you think the rise in the price of oil will lead to higher prices soon for Delta tickets then I would agree with you!
- Sorry but I am never ever going to Peru EVER now. Ewwww! Oh and nor I am ever going to DUBAI (check sound video plays automatically)!
These are the things that caught my eye Delta and aviation related. Any other Delta news you have seen we should see too? Be sure and include a URL or link in the comments if you can.- René
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thanks for the tip on the Chase cards. makes sense to load up on gift cards now for gifts later this year to my assistant, all the doormen and staff in my building, dry cleaners, etc.
Lots of last minute low level award availability to/from Europe this week. Just be careful of anything involving KLM flights because I found 10+ routes with different phantom space showing on Delta.com.
@WE – txs yes many times I have to call when that happens but most good reps can conf and grab the space.
A friend of mine just signed up for the new acct bonus and will be taking 1st RT flight on Saturday, so we will know soon if bonus miles are posting!
@Jeremyh – HUGE thanks for updates back here! – Rene
I just tried, and it said my acct. wasn't eligible. I've been a sm member since 08 though…
@Jon L – LOL yes I think this is just for new SM members! But a good try!
Anyone know if buying those Chase gift cards counts toward spend?
@Steve – all reports say yes both spend and points (otherwise what would be the point btw).
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The American Lung Association (ALA) is seeking interns in the metro-Detroit (Madison Heights) area. The ALA is looking for energetic interns who can work a flexible schedule (approximately 5-15 hours a week), and who enjoy making a difference. The ALA is willing to work with any level college student. Majors which would best fit the internship include: Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or Non-Profit Management, but we are open to others who may be interested in non-profit or service industries. The internship is not paid, however, there are many opportunities to receive excellent practical experience, portfolio samples, and letters of recommendation. America's oldest voluntary health charity, the ALA was founded in 1904 to combat tuberculosis, the most dreaded disease of the time. By 1954, tuberculosis was largely controlled in the U.S. Over the years since then we have expanded our fight targeting other threats to lung health. The ALA was among the first to tackle smoking as the nation's greatest preventable health risk and to make the connection between air pollution and lung disease. Our landmark victories include The Clean Air Act, banning smoking on airplanes and many state- wide smoke free laws. Please submit your resume and cover letter as PDF documents via e-mail to the attention of Christina Klekner, Development Coordinator, at email@example.com.
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Community Housing Network, The Troy-based nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing affordable housing and housing resources to people in need in Oakland and Macomb counties. It helps the homeless, those transitioning from homelessness and people with disabilities. It shows up on Crain's list of Cool Places to Work. The organization offers a public relations/marketing internship in fall, winter and summer semesters. The intern will support all members of the development team and will gain experience in fundraising, event planning, market research, press relations, marketing and communications. The intern will assist with social media; compose written materials such as press releases and newsletter articles; capture stories and testimonials from CHN program participants and supporters; and assist with other relevant projects. This position is unpaid. Start and end dates are flexible, but a 10-week commitment is preferable. Interns will work 10-15 hours per week. The successful intern will need good written, oral and organizational skills. The position requires a strong interest in nonprofit work and an ability to work independently. To apply, send a cover letter (including dates and hours of availability), resume, an official or unofficial academic transcript, and writing samples (three pages maximum) to Jessie Korte at email@example.com. Put the internship name in the subject field. Candidates also could fax those materials to (248) 928-0122 or mail them to Jessie Korte at 570 Kirts Blvd, Suite 231, Troy, MI., 48084.
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Gay people aren't the only ones who need to learn how to laugh at themselves -- T.I. tells TMZ Live ... the black community is also guilty of being overly sensitive when it comes to jokes.
T.I. called in, standing by what he said in the recent Vibe interview ... that gay people who try to stifle arguably homophobic jokes simply because they're offensive are "not American."
And T.I. insists ... the argument doesn't just apply to gay people -- it applies to anyone who can't take a joke, black people included.
But there's one exception ... the n-word. Then all bets are off.
Totally agree with him. I'm sick of how politically correct everybody is nowadays. The "N" Word is only to be used by blacks, so they think,but not all. Here's one for the black people, how black do you have to be to stop using the "N" word. (50 50 %) 40 BLACK AND 60 WHITE and so on. The real part of this is my freedom of speech. What did the M. King fight for, I believe freedom of Speech and to live one's life without being someone's slave. Are the white people slaves to the black who thing that being white one can not say ****** reggin. This is free speech.
Sad that a lot of African Americans think that being racist doesn't apply to them. Racism comes in ALL colors and it is sad.
The difference is that black is not a behavior. Use some common-sense, morons.
Go to prison and become a bigger celebrity. Great family values.
The N word is off limits. It's just common sense so why on Earth do you want to say it soooooo bad. Think about it. There are over 200,000 thousand words in the English language and you can't survive unless you can say the N word. Foolish! All racial groups have words you shouldn't say, but they may jokingly say within their culture. It's called an inside joke. You shouldn't say Ni&&a, Ch!nk, Wetb@ck, Cr@cker, Heeb, R@ghead, *** ...This is common sense. How about you just say the persons name.
As far as I can tell, black has never been listed in the DSM as a mental disorder. Hmmm...perhaps an erroneous comparison here? Black is not a behavior!
This topic is what's wrong with schools today. They gloss over the fact that slavery and all of the degrading behavior was practiced for over 250 years. The civil rights movement was from the mid 50's to 60's. This was only about 50 years ago, so guess what, Some people are still scarred and it can take generations to heal. Are some black people untrusting and highly sensitive! Absolutely until they can see a consistent pattern of change. Unfortunately in this country their is a pattern of attack to take from others. 1. Native Americans were misled 2. Iri*****alian immigrants were mistreated and looked down on 3. Africans were enslaved 4. Asians slaved on the intercontinental railway 5. 9/11 Middle Eastern people are harassed 6. Mexican immigrants are judged 7. GLBT are harassed 8. Tim Tebow is mocked for his religious freedom. Education is a great equalizer and we have to reinvest in educating the youth.
If all bets are off with the "n" word, then why can't all bets be off with the word "***" or whatever word gays find offensive.
And with that being said yes I do agree we all need to be able to take a joke. We all need to be less sensitive about what makes us different and embrace it instead.
I wonder if Amazon was around during the time of slavery if they'd offer free shipping.
T.I makes a valid point....and just to remind everyone everyday b/w the GOP and tea party, some shock jock, or comedian, athlete, blogs, twitter etc...somebody is saying something racist, insensitive, or otherwise so it's pointless to just every now and then target one celebrity or politician because it's a slow news day and then we let everyone else slide. At the end of the day you may not like what someone says, but people think how they think. Forcing Tracy Morgan OR Don Imus do some frivolous apology to keep their careers on track really does nothing to make things right for me...if it's gonna be like that then it's plenty of people I would love to shut down right now on this very blog...If your comments incite a riot or is derogatory just because you have issues then let's shut you down, but if you happen to have your views and say, for example, all black people are lazy because that's how you were raised then that's your business. Whether you like me or not I'm still going to be ok and continue to work harder than you regardless. Let people speak their mind- it's the only way you know where everyone truly stands.
TMZ staff person is reframing his argument to fit their response
Gays and bi's were in the forefront of the civil rights movement. Of course, they were in the closet then.
If it weren't for gays, where would most of the celebrities be? Think about it.
Who gives African Americans a lot of positive media space. Well I can thing of one: Harvey!
Who made Sidney Poitier, and other black actors look good, and therefore advanced the image of black people? Gays had a lot to do with it.
There's an ugly stereotype of gays out there. The great majority of gays do not see children as sex objects. The majority of pedophiles are not homosexual.
Stereotyping comes mainly from very ignorant folks!
So TI is insensitive to the rights of people to be treated with dignity. He has the makings of a bully, that's obvious!
Everyone has to be soo politically correct now a days and I think they are beginning to get tired of it. I have noticed that the only race that is outwardly made fun of where noone gets in trouble for is made toward the Irish. The difference is that the Irish are proud of their race and love to laugh. Noone can hurt their feelings regarding who they are because they are so happy with who they are. Just saying...
The N word will never disappear. It is in our history, good or bad, it will NEVER go away.
The "N" word is part of our history and culture. It's never going away! I agree that all races should clean up their language, but which one will start first ?


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The chart below (click charts to enlarge) shows one of the potentially most important cycles in macroeconomics. It plots the Blue Chips of the U.S. industry (the Dow Jones Industrial Average, "Dow Jones index") priced in ounces of gold. The chart shows that when one real asset (industry) is priced in another real asset (gold), one does not get ever increasing prices, but instead major price CYCLES. The chart implies that the amplitude of these DJIA:gold cycles (possibly due to the increasing degree of leverage in the system) has ever grown since December 23, 1913, when the Federal Reserve Act (read more) established the second U.S. central bank, the "Federal Reserve" as we know it today. A target of the DJIA:gold ratio below 1:1 seems possible.
Click here for an alternative, less Dow-bearish version of this chart: DrBubb's Edition
The next chart illustrates the exponential (in the log-chart: linear) aligning of temporary peaks in the gold bull market since 1999. We find it worthwhile to point out the "Brown Bottom" (announcement of the Bank of England to auction off 58% of the UK gold reserves under Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown) and the Washington Agreement on the limiting of central bank gold sales (both in 1999; read more).
Gold shows step-like structures.
Click here for an older version of this chart: older version.
The step-/wedge-like structures seen in silver during earlier years have not repeated themselves since 2008 due to the sell-off that followed gold's spike to $1,030 in that year.
Gold:Silver -- the major trend is DOWN. An older version of the chart below can be found here.
The long term picture:
Below a scenario for Gold:Silver at 35:1. Our long-standing old price target was more conservatively at gold $1,050 / silver $30 (see old chart here). The target has now been adjusted for the 2008 correction.
The Silver Sammy Contra Indicator -- he is the guru.
A possible medium term scenario for the EURO and gold.
In the absence of hyperinflation, a repeat of the stagflationary environment of the 1970s (read more) could lead to a scenario similar to the one shown below. However, at Approximity some believe that the DJIA:Gold ratio will dip below 1:1 over the course of this crisis.
Another useful ratio that displays a cyclical structure is the average house price expressed in gold. Below we see the average UK house price in ounces of gold since 1930. Similar to the DJIA:gold ratio at the top of this page, the leverage in the property:gold cycle has increased over the years. Large booms seem to be followed by swift busts.
Chart of the month (March 2013)
Regarding U.K. house prices in terms of gold, we seem to momentarily be stuck in a historical congestion zone around 150oz the average U.K. house. Given the dire economic outlook of the U.K. (and of Pound Sterling) and given the incredibly positive fundamentals of gold, one would expect a swift collapse of the price towards the target area once the present consolidation is over.
Chart of the month (January 2013)
They say history does not repeat, but it rhymes sometimes. If, for the purpose of this little column, we assumed that gold price history rhymes from time to time, we would possibly first note, that ever since gold assumed its multi-decade low in 1999 (the infamous Brown Bottom) and then, a year or two later, started its rise in a now more than a decade long bull market, there have been five prominent price spikes: on 2001-05-21 with $288.35, on 2003-02-05 with $385.00, on 2006-05-12 with $725.75, on 2008-03-17 with $1,023.50, and on 2011-09-05 with $1,896.50 (prices are LBM AM Fixings). If we number these price spikes from 1 to 5, we can see that 1 and 2, respectively 3 and 4, are closer to each other. Expressed differently, they seem to come in pairs. Further more, the rise within the pairs (1 to 2 and 3 to 4) was 34% and 41%, while from one pair to the next (2 to 3 and 4 to 5), if we assume that the most recent fifth spike belongs to a pair as well, it was 89% and 85%. If we take the middle of these respective moves, and also extrapolate the times between them into the future, we could try and guess what a sixth (second spike in a third pair) and a seventh price spike (first spike in a fourth pair) could look like (see also chart below). Our guess would be 2013-06-24 with $2,603.37 (spike 6) and 2015-01-29 with $4,865.73 (spike 7). So, should you be surprised if you would see a $1,000 move in gold in the first half of 2013? We think you shouldn't.
Best wishes for 2013 from the Approximity Gold Team!
Chart of the month (May 2012)
It is interesting to see how the DJIA:Gold chart seems to acknowledge technical levels, despite of it being no directly traded asset but instead the ratio of the prices of two very distinct market objects, namely gold and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The ratio now stands at the 8.0 level, and it will be interesting to see whether it will be able to go higher, or whether it will be reflected downwards to indicate a worsening economic reality in the U.S. As a comparison, a chart since 2008 shows how the 10.0 level played a similar role for the ratio back in 2009 (click here).
Chart of the month (September 2011)
As you guys know, one of our favourite charts is the one that shows the average U.K. house price in ounces of gold. Look at the latest version below. The simple fact is that the amount of gold that would have been a 20% down-payment in 2004 buys the whole house today. Also, to read the latest MoneyWeek article on U.K. house prices by Dominic Frisby click here.
Chart of the month (May 2011)
The gold:silver price ratio has dropped from approximately 68:1 down to 31.44:1 over the past eight months. This is a drop of 53.82%, the biggest spike down in the gold:silver ratio since the Hunt spike in 1979. Read more here.
Chart of the month (October 2010)
"Watch out for inflation." This chart needs almost no comment. What you see is the annual growth rate in the price of gold compared to the annual CPI rate in the U.S.
Chart of the month (July 2010)
"The awakening of the little gold investor." This month we feature a chart that shows that the average turnover per transfer in the London Bullion Market has fallen substantially since 1999. However, at the same time, the number of transactions has increased considerably. This could be interpreted such that the average gold investor nowadays is less wealthy, but there are many more of them when compared to ten years ago. This is the sign of a slowly developing bull market.
Chart of the month (June 2010)
"Gold Price Explosion." The economic crisis of 2007-20XX has exposed weaknesses of the European single currency. Gold in Euros has taken out all-time highs and the "psychologically important" EUR 1,000 barrier.
Chart of the month (May 2010)
"Spot the difference."
Different political parties (here in the U.K.) may follow different monetary policies. Is the Bank of England now really independent of the U.K. Government? We will see.
Chart of the month (March/April 2010)
"Long-term development of GBPUSD."
Will the exchange rate hit the lower boundary of the channel (the $1 level) anytime soon?
Chart of the month (February 2010)
"Interest rates peak with house prices."
At least in the UK, this seems to hold as the chart below shows. Lower rates create inflation in house prices, until the Bank of England steps on the emergency breaks and deflates the bubble in real terms. The lower and lower interest rates over more recent years have created a bubble bigger than ever before.
Chart of the month (January 2010)
"Dow up = Gold flat. Dow flat = Gold up."
An interesting chart on the gold-DJIA relationship is the one below. It seems to be such that phases of DJIA stagnation mean a rise in gold, and vice versa. The DJIA seems to stay flat for around 20 years in the stagnation phases.
Chart of the month (December 2009)
"The top callers in gold have not done their homework. The comparison shows that the recent increase in the gold price can not even compare with the rise in the early 1970s."
A comparion of year-on-year rates with day-to-day rates.
Chart of the month (November 2009)
"The time to be in gold is when you can't earn money with a savings account that pays the Federal Funds Rate."
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Grip may refer to:
- Battery grip, an accessory for camera
- "Grip", a raven, is an important character in Charles Dickens' Barnaby Rudge
- "Grip", a dog is a minor character in Henry Kingsley's Ravenshoe
- Grip (job), a job in the film industry
- Key grip, the chief grip on a film set
- Grip strength, a measure of hand strength
- Grippers, exercise machines used to increase hand strength
- Handle (grip), a part of, or attachment to, an object, allowing it to be moved or used by hand
- Pistol grip, the handle of a firearm, or a similar handle on a tool
- Power grip, one way of gripping objects
- Precision grip, another way of gripping objects, which allows finer control
- Handbag or luggage circa 1940s
- Gas Reduction Injection Process, used to reduce higher weighted molecular hydrocarbons from mid-stream natural gas fueling operations.
In computing[edit]
- One of the names of a part of a scrollbar
- Grip (software), a CD-ripping software program
In research[edit]
In sports[edit]
- Grip (auto racing), the cornering performance of a race car
- Grip (badminton), how a badminton racket is held
- Grip (gymnastics), a device worn on the hands of gymnasts
- Grip (cricket bowling), how a cricket ball is held by a bowler
- Grip (sport fencing), the hilt of a sword
- Grip (tennis), how a tennis racket is held
- Grip, Norway, an archipelago, former municipality, and deserted fishing village in Norway
People with the surname[edit]
- Jouko Grip (born 1949), Finnish Paralympic athlete
- Grip, a 1996 album by Husking Bee
- Grip '89, a 1989 album by The Stranglers
- "Grip!" (Every Little Thing song)
- "Grip" / "London Lady", or "(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" The Stranglers debut single 1977
- "Grip" by Lucid Dream Composed by John Tejada
- "Grip" by Inspiral Carpets
- "Grip" by Rollins Band, Henry Rollins
Other uses[edit]
- Coordinated Regional Incident Management, a nationwide emergency management procedure in the Netherlands
- Governor's Road Improvement Program, a program in the State of Georgia to link populations of 2,500 or more to the Interstate Highway System
- Greenland ice core project, a scientific project to drill to the bed of the Greenland ice sheet
- Governance for Railway Investment Projects, formerly "Guide to Railway Investment Projects", a system used by Network Rail to manage railway infrastructure projects.
- Group Intervention Panel, a UK-based project which works with young people at risk of becoming involved in crime
- Gas Reduction Injection Process a method to reduce high BTU fuel Gas, primarily used in mid-stream natural gas operations.
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