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Ishant Sharma has revealed that a call from Kings XI head coach, Virender Sehwag helped him find a place in the Punjab side for the current IPL season. Sharma, who went unsold at the player auction in February, hopes his 10 years of experience in international cricket will help the Punjab bowlers.
Despite not finding a suitor at the 2017 player auction in February, Sharma was signed up by Kings XI Punjab as a last-minute replacement for the injured Murali Vijay. Sharma has now revealed the role that Sehwag played in his inclusion in the Punjab squad.
"I got a call from Viru a couple of days asking me if I was available, and that's how things worked out," Sharma told TOI.
Ishant was let go by Sunrisers Hyderabad after his below par performances in 2016, where he captured only 3 wickets in four matches. However, the 28-year-old believes that he will be able to add valuable experience to the already existing plethora of pace bowlers - Varun Aaron, Sandeep Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Shardul Thakur and T Natarajan - available at Punjab's disposal.
"After playing for the country for so many years, I can share my experience with the other bowlers in the dressing room. It's all about how you handle yourself in different situations," said Sharma who made his debut for India way back in 2007.
Sharma also acknowledged that he was looking at the possibility of playing county cricket to get some match practice after missing out at the IPL auction and that he was in talks with a few sides before Sehwag had called.
"I hadn't signed a contract but was in talks with a few. In fact, when you don't get a team at IPL auction, you have to play somewhere."
Sharma was impressive in the recently concluded India-Australia series where he won a lot of plaudits for his performance. The 28-year-old praised the depth of the Indian pace attack stating that competition within the team had forced everyone to raise their games.
"In our side, we have a different type of fast bowlers. Umesh and Shami may be similar, but I am taller and quite different. Bhuvneshwar can swing the ball and all the four of us bring in our own skill set to the team. Earlier, we never thought of who would replace if someone got injured. That's not the case anymore. At the moment, if someone gets injured, there is always someone as a backup which is a great thing," Sharma explained.
Moreover, given that the 28-year old has played only 5 of the 13 matches in India's home Test season, Sharma is confident that his relative freshness will make the transition from Test matches to T20's easy.
"As a fast bowler, I feel it's easier to go from a long format (Tests) to T20s. It all boils down to executing your plans and maintaining your fitness levels in T20s."
Sharma's performances in the IPL may determine whether or not he makes it to the Indian squad for the Champions Trophy that starts following the conclusion of the IPL, the lanky pacer chooses to stay in the present, by saying, "I don't want to look that far ahead at the moment. For me, it is more important to play as many games I can and try to win matches for my team."
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Yesterday was one of my favorite days. I don't think I'm unique in loving Thanksgiving — there's just something about the ritual of sitting around a table with people, be they friends or strangers, sharing food together. I like passing the potatoes. I like the community. I like the idea of us collectively taking a big breath in as a nation and thinking about what makes life truly rich.
Last year, I spent Thanksgiving fresh off the trail, having spent two weeks camping in Utah's canyon land, and was amazed to wake up to warm toes and hashbrowns in Prescott, Arizona.
This year, I was just at the bottom of the hill at a friends' house here in Tamworth, New Hampshire. They have a wonderful bond with their neighbors and so all were over for the good meal. Most of the food, in fact, was all grown by them in their shared garden — potatoes, beets, celeriac, squash, brussell sprouts, kale, onions. The cranberry sauce was made from berries harvested up the road (in the local bog!) and even the turkey had been raised and butchered by them.
The funny thing is how normal this has become to me — to be eating what you grow and raise. I knew nothing of plants and animals when I lived in Chicago. I couldn't tell you growing seasons for vegetables. I paid no attention to how far my blueberries had traveled to my table. I didn't know that cucumbers are sort of spiky and I certainly had no clue how to kill a pig.
More poignantly, I can recognize a change in my relation to meat. I see what I eat as animal now — not just as a strange, never-living protein object. The fine bones in a salmon's muscles remind me that he once fought his way upstream. The chicken once tucked her head into those buffalo wings. The fatty bacon strips were once a pig's belly, laying lazily in the mud.
It's hard to eat animals. It's particularly hard when you've known them. But I think it should be hard. We should care. We should feel the weight of our choice to eat them and to approach the table with some reverence.
Recently, I picked up A Hunter's Heart: Honest Essays on Blood Sport. Hunting as a means for subsistence has fascinated me ever since my summer in Alaska last year. (There, they literally have a hotline to call when you've hit a moose with your car. The hotline calls the number at the top of the waiting list to come field dress the moose. Anyone can join the list. It's sort of like winning the lottery except the currency is meat.) And, while the relationship between hunter and game is different than farmer and livestock, I've found that both adhere to the same ethics of eating animals.
Gary Snyder, in his essay "The Practice of the Wild," says it best: "Other beings…do not mind being killed and eaten as food, but they expect us to say please, and thank you, and they hate to see themselves wasted."
Yesterday all fifteen of us we went around the table and, as is the tradition in many homes on Thanksgiving, said what we were thankful for: the beautiful food; the loving hands that made it; the chance to all be together. My favorite, though, was eight-year-old Ben's: "I'M THANKFUL FOR THE…THE TURKEYS!."
What a wise guy. I don't think I had that wisdom as a kid, but I can say it today: I'm thankful for those turkeys, too.

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Therefore thus saith the Lord
This being the case, and this their crime, which was provoking to the Lord; ye have not hearkened unto me in proclaiming liberty everyone to his
brother, and everyone to his neighbour;
for though they did proclaim liberty, they did not act according to it; they did not give the liberty they proclaimed, at least they did not continue so to do; as soon almost as they had granted the favour, they took it away again; and because they did not persevere in well doing, it is reckoned by the Lord as not done at all: behold, I proclaim liberty for you, saith the Lord;
or rather against them; he dismissed them from his service, care, and protection, and consigned them to other lords and masters: he gave them up to the sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine;
to rule over them; and gave them liberty to make havoc of them, and destroy them, that what was left by the one might be seized on by the other: and I will make you to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth:
or, "for a commotion" F20; to be moved, and wander from place to place in great fear and terror, not knowing where to settle or live comfortably. This was a liberty to go about in foreign countries where they could, for relief and shelter, being banished from their own land; but this was a liberty very miserable and uncomfortable; and indeed no other than captivity and bondage; and so it is threatened that what remained of them, who were not destroyed with the sword of the Chaldeans, or perished not by pestilence and famine, should be carried captive, and be miserable vagabonds in each of the kingdoms and nations of the world.
F20 (hewzl) "in commotionem", Vatablus, Cocceius, Schmidt, "commotioni", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator.


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Lady Patriots Named To H-T All-Area Teams
The Blomington Herald-Times recently announced its 2012-2013 H-T All-Area girls' basketball team selections, with four Lady Patriots making the cut.
Earning first team all-area recognition was Owen Valley junior guard Alicia Wilson. According to the H-T, 'Wilson may have been the area's most improved player. She led all scorers with nearly 18 points per game, but she also averaged team-highs of 5.1 assists and 6.4 steals per game.'
Wilson was joined on the first team by Edgewood junior forward Vanessa Brown, Bloomington North senior guard/forward Shai Warfield, Brown County senior forward Sasha Robinson and the H-T girls' Player of the Year, Bloomington South junior forward Lauren Whitlach.
Lady Patriot senior guard/ forward Sheldon Williams was named to the all-area third team, with the H-T staff writing, 'Alicia Wilson made the Patriots go, but Williams was the secret weapon. Williams finished as the team's second-leading scorer (9.0 points per game), while shooting a teambest 77 percent from the free throw line and leading OV with 29 three-pointers made.'
Owen Valley seniors Hannah Corder and Megan Eldridge made H-T all-area honorable mention.
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Well guess what - -i got to play with another awesome kit by Jen C Designs. This one was called Strawberry Delight. Now don't get me wrong there were alot of great strawberry's in the kit - - but it was the kewl colors i went after. The wonderful not too red red and an awesome icy kind of green. Loads of fun playing with it and I think you should really check it out. Here is the preview.
And i am sure you know the routine - -but i will tell ya anyway - - i created two wonderful Layouts to show off some of the kewl things in the kit and they are right here!
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Four days, I will fast, wear rags, and maintain minimal human contact.
One of my cats has died.
On Monday, I shall resume bathing and clean the apartment, as is tradition.
Four days, I will fast, wear rags, and maintain minimal human contact.
One of my cats has died.
On Monday, I shall resume bathing and clean the apartment, as is tradition.
So, in response to The Wild Hunt's Yule/Solstice Shopping Guide, I figured I'd make up one of my own for Polytheists! If you can think of anything I should add, leave a comment or send me a message via the Contact form. I'm giving preferential treatment to COMMUNITY ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND CRAFTSPERSONS! Mainstreamed, Llewellyn stuff and big-studio films get enough exposure, so here we go!
Did you know that Sannion put out some new books, this year? Heart of the Labyrinth and Thunderstruck With Wine, both promise to be great for the Dionysian in your life, and if you haven't, already, check out his other books, too!
Sanngetall Press has plenty of excellent works to choose from, including this year's On Divination, Honouring the Ancestors, and Devotional Polytheism.
For those more academic and theology-minded, I'd also recommend Edward Butler's Essays on the Metaphysics of Polytheism in Proclus , which was out this April. Also check out Essays on a Polytheistic Philosophy of Religion, which was out this May.
…and, of course, PSVL's Red Lotus Library is full of great options, as well, including Ephesia Grammata: Ancient History and Modern Practice from earlier this year.
Of course, if pissing off the pagan mainstream and polytheist tea-baggers is high on the priorities of you and your loved ones, Rhyd Wildermuth's Your Face Is a Forest is out!
And hey! It's been a while since I pitched the New Boeotian calendar! (also: to anyone who may have noticed —I finally fixed the byline on the PDF)
So, someone in the comments suggested to me Jolene Poseidonae's story subscription! For only $5/month, you can gift yourself or a loved one with original fiction that goes straight to a polytheist who indicates needing it for medical bills. $5/month for an original 4000-word story (or chapter of a longer story) —that's less than some people spend on the same amount of Kindle porn.
There's also WildTaleWort from writer Sylvia Victor Linsteadt (recommended in the same comment); another story subscription, this one via snail-mail post.
Art, devotional and ritual items, nick-knacks, and neat shit:
Sarah Kate Istra Winter is having a Yule Sale up at her Goblinesquerie shop, and her Carnival Talk Etsy shop features not only her latest book, but also lots of postcards and prints of vintage carnival photos, suitable for all manner of purposes.
If Heathen stuff is more your thing, Beth Wodanis has lots of yarns, beadworks, and even candles up at her FiberWitch shop! Most things look Heathen-themed, but a couple Hellenic-appropriate items are there, too. She's even got a 25% off coupon (YULE2014)!
Galina Krasskova also has dozens of prayer cards up, including Heathen, Graeco-Roman, Egyptian, and other deities.
This is something that's been around for a while, too, but for those who were unaware, Cauldron Farm has Pagan Prayer Beads and more great stuff at Mengloth's Market.
And hey! Did you know both Wendy Rule and Sopor Aeternus had new albums this year? Rule's Black Snake is, as always, quite excellent, and Sopor Aeternus' Mitternacht is another stellar offering of creepy goodness.
Polyphanes/The Digital Ambler has some beautiful woodwork and beadwork with a Hermetic bend, in addition to some valuable PDF ebooks.
DocBrite/Billy Martin/the writer formerly known as Poppy Z Brite may not need the pitch from me, but he's got lots of gorgeous ritual, art, and curiosity items up at PZBART.
For absinthe, tea, and Greek coffee rituals, you really can't do better than the skull-shaped sugar lumps from DemBones.
And Bohemiart has long been a favourite of mine, using mixed media to create haunting images appropriate for shrines, altars, and decor.
Emily Balivet also has hundreds of art nouveau styled prints and original pieces inspired by mythology and goddesses.
Creatures From El is a shop of Guelph, Ontario-based sculptor, Ellen Jewett, and features only original, mixed-media pieces of fantastical creatures.
If you know people into fairy stuff, check out the Fairy Doors at Nothing But Wood –some function as outlet covers, but most have indoor/outdoor installation in mind (put one up in your child's room so that the fairies can have easier access when they misbehave!)
And of course, Laurelei Black's Blade & Broom Botanica has many beautiful, hand-crafted ritual items, e-books, and more!
I almost forgot Alley valkyrie's Practical Rabbit shop –she's got screen-printed thingers of all sorts: T-shirts, patches, flags, altar cloths, and even onesies for the babies!
And lastly, in addition to my art and Hellenic alphabet divination tiles, you can pick up some of the literally HUNDREDS of my badges (see the Religion and Magic section!) I've also got a coupon code in both shops (HAPPYNEWYEAR — 15% off $10 or more at Nocturnal Spirits, or 12% off %1.50 or more at OddModOut).
Clothing, Jewellery, & Accessories:
Vis-a-Vis Jewellery have dozens of goegeous moulded (reproduction) coin and cameo-styled jewellery in Greco-Roman, art nouveau, and other polytheist and pagan-friendly styles.
Liselotte Erikson at A Changeling's Closet has many gorgeous headdresses to choose from (and a lot of watercolour prints, too –but the headdresses are my favourite!)
The Black Cat Closet has oodles of vintage clothes and jewellery for those with a dark and/or pagan/witchy aesthetic.
For your fairy-minded friends, check out the selection of wings from Fairy Trade, and the tutus and other cute accessories from Sisters of the Moon.
For the non-vegans on your gift list, Contrived to Charm has absolutely stunning tooled leather belts, bags, tarot pouches, and more.
Dreaded Jenocide has dozens of cute ear spirals, horns, and chokers, all handmade!
And to go with the Carnival Talk book and prints, check out these printed tights from Carousel Ink!
And I can't leave out RavenEve jewellery –she's been at this for about (at least?) twenty years, and is based in the Detroit area. She's best known for hand jewellery and headdresses, including finger armour, "slave" bracelets, and diadems in art nouveau, art deco, and baroque styles, using a mix of vintage and new materials.
GLUCKS has lots of beautiful, pagan and Heathen bronze pendants.
Ugly Shyla is best known for her creepy art dolls (often based on dead children), but has recently been making jewellery with designs inspired by her long-held reverence for death, and her own New Orleans voodoo practises and interest in LaVey's philosophies.
Oh! And I almost forgot: You know those faux-fur animal hats that were trendy last year? Do you know who started them? Etsy seller Cassandra Kettler at her shop Womp-A-Wear! Everyone else is a copycat. She's part of the Burning Man community (and pagan, too, if I'm not mistaken) and has been making these at home for years. She does adult and child sizes, and can do custom sizes and add all sorts of embellishments (including side pockets and charms –and not to mention other accessories to go with your animal spirit hat, like boot covers and belts) that you can't find on the cheap and crappy imitations at the mall.
One of my friends on FaceBook just invited me to like her shop, Elenari: Wands – Runes – Jewellery! She's got gorgeous stuff, she loves spiral designs, it seems, and I'm putting it here cos she's currently got more jewellery up than ritual stuff.
Remember, if there's anything that I'm missing, or that you think I should have, leave a comment or send a message, and I'll add it and a brief description to the above links! Feel free to spread this around to your own blogs or share it with your friends!
So, Wyrd Ways Radio just cut off for the fortnight, and there was a special treat on tonight's show, if you missed it, live: I called in! I called in at about quarter before the end (in part cos i decided to take a day off from volunteering at WCBN, mainly from being tired, and I was sorting buttons, which, by the way, you should buy some from the Religion & Magic section, so i can buy a link on The Wild Hunt).
One of the things that Sannion and Galina brought up this fortnight was how secularised Protestantism has lousied up so much of Pagan culture, and that people will often (and I've seen many say as much, as well) practically wince at the idea of actually sacrificing to the gods in their personal practises. I called in to relate a story that my friend Jeff at PJ's Used Records shared with me and one of the other customers this last Monday:
When Alexander was a child learning from the tutor at the palace, at one moment, he was being taught the proper method of sacrifice to the gods. His teacher showed several other boys, with Alexander at the end of the line (with the intent that Alexander would learn from the mistakes of others). The tutor and all other boys took a pinch of frankincense, a pinch of myrrh, and a pinch of storax, and sprinkled each into the sacrificial fire. When Alexander came up, he took huge handfuls of the frankincense, myrrh, and storax. The teacher was horrified, but held his tongue, but apparently still showed on his face.
Many years later, after several conquests, Alexander sent to that teacher huge cartfulls of frankincense, myrrh, and storax, and a note about how giving freely to the gods will mean the gods will freely give back.
This isn't exactly as i gave it on Wyrd Ways, and it's not exactly as Jeff gave it to me, but the important parts are all there and the lesson stays the same: When we give, not what seems appropriate to our sensibilities, but what we genuinely can, and give that freely and without reservation, the gods will give back.
The distinctly modern notion that ritual sacrifices are somehow "wasteful" is, indeed, a scurge on the pagan community and one of the distinctions I point to between the differences between the pagan and polytheist communities. While true that we carry with us a lot more cultural baggage into the religions we've converted to than we may realise, it's only by shedding certain things, one at a time, that we truly open up our lives to the gods we honour.
One cannot be stingy with the gods. It's not about giving beyond our means, it's about giving freely of what we can; if all we can give at a time is a tablespoon or two of water, cos we're just that impoverished, then we should give that, and give it freely. No-one has ever said that we should bankrupt ourselves for the gods in hopes of a greater return, but if we have it in our budgets to give more, then we should give proportionately to what we have, and give it freely.
I probably can't make it (if I'm lucky, I'll be settling in that week, if I'm not so lucky, Nigel and I will be on a friend's couch), but Kayleigh is arranging a meet-up for Hellenists at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC in 6 September! If that's a good time for you, maybe you should go for me. 🙂 (I will take post cars at my P.O. Box!)
Since I can't make it to this one, if everything goes well with the housing situation, I will vow to arrange a meet-up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the Island Park temple/Greek revival park shelter in 2015. I'm not decided on a date, yet, but it's Apollon's city in Michigan, and the park is nearby the hospital, so the date I pick will have such relevance. (Though I warn you, it's possible I'll need assistance in renting the park shelter –but if I don't, all the better, right?)
(I know Sannion recently linked to the previous post, but just in case you don't read comments on principle [I'd understand if you did not –blog comments can be a hotbed of idiocy, as a general rule], I figured I'd post this exchange.)
Conor O'Bryan Warren on 15 April 2013 at 2:12 pm said:
I like this post. though I don't share a similar stance. I was, however, under the impression that purification rituals developed as a physical cleanliness thing, then came to take on 'deeper' connotations I don't mind being wrong of course.
Ruadhán J McElroy on 15 April 2013 at 3:45 pm said:
Well, the thing about the idea that the miasma concept evolved from bodily cleanliness, and only later took on deeper meaning, well, it seems to make sense for some things, but not for others. One clear anomaly in that theory is the virtual non-issue of menstruation in ancient Hellas —only later did the ancient understanding of menstruation, medically, really get to form, but you'd think that if it was *ever* considered a "pollutant", then the ancient medical hypothesis of what menstruation actually is would be shaped by older notions, and that the idea of it as a "spiritual pollutant" would prevail –but it doesn't. Even playing Devil's Advocate and assuming that there was a time that it was considered a "dirty" presence in the Hellenic temples –well, it's pretty damned weird that nothing survives of this. And I don't mean "practically nothing", which is basically shorthand for "one or two super-obscure fragments at most survive" —I mean nothing of the sort. Considering how widespread the idea of a woman's cycle as being "dirty" was in the Mediterranean —even "Hellenised" Rome found this idea hard to shake from their own culture— it's absolutely remarkably unusual that Hellenes have absolutely no taboos against it at all, not even at a time when it was less-understood than it became were there Hellenic menstruation taboos. It was just one of those "women's mysteries", and it seemed the men would assume women knew best how to deal with it.
This isn't really something I can just shrug and go "oh well, agree to disagree" on, cos the menstruation anomaly isn't the only one that exists within the history of religious miasma. The "first hygenic, later spiritual" hypothesis seems to just stink of this atheistic ideal within modern Western Classical Studies that aims to paint pre-Christian Hellenic religion as this sort of proto-Jungian borderline atheism. In some taboos, the "first hygenic…" hypothesis seems to make sense, but from early on, there were a lot of anomalous quirks to miasma. Furthermore, for the most part, miasma simply didn't extend to household worship –or it was at least treated far less rigorously by the ancients (unless you were Hesiod —but Hesiod's got subscriptions 😉 ). I know the ancient Hellenes liked to preen and loved their baths, but with kids getting sniffles left and right, one's own parents and grandparents dying, often in the house, and one and one's Missus fucking like rabbits sufficiently far from the hearth, in order to maintain a steady population of Hellenelings, it'd be a wonder that people could leave the house at all, much less sit to eat a meal, if they were religiously bound to washing themselves before every meal, or passing the shrine to the household gods. Hell, it's a wonder even Hesiod didn't die by scrubbing himself raw, if miasma was a widespread major household taboo. If it was "first hygenic", then why was household [observation of miasma] so lax [when Hellenes were incredibly religious]? Surely people noticed that they got sick from their family members more often than others, even in Hesiod's day. If it was "first hygenic", then why a complete absence of menstrual taboos? If it was "first hygenic", then why parade dead people through the streets, potentially infecting the whole neighbourhood?
The reality is that "spiritual miasma" actually far predates "miasma" as an all-purpose word for "poison air disease theory", as the word was repurposed in the 19th Century for the "poison air" hypothesis of how diseases spread. The link with the word "miasma" and physical pollution, as best as I can tell, is far newer than miasma as spiritual pollutant.
I'm also giving away Heathen goddess prayer cards.
So, it seems that the WordPress software is really lousy at telling me I have messages coming in on my contact form –which you'd think would be something that would've been built into that feature from the get-go, but oh well, here we are. The last I checked these was 4 October 2013, apparently, so here's one that I really ought to have addressed much sooner after the person sent me the message:
Hi I am a young man, very interested in magic, mysticism, spirituality and working with divine beings. I have currently been attempting to work with the hindu form of cupid known as Kama, I have been doing many mantras and quite a few practices for about a little less than two years now, to be honest I am not really seeing results this I believe is due to the fact that one must practice chastity or abstain from sex when performing Yoga practices (I am terrible at this part, lol). However, what I am looking for is beauty, and powers in love, the ability to infatuate so to speak, therefore I find myself having quite and affinity to cupid and venus and a strong desire to find methods or worshipping and communicating with them myself. I dont really have any money to offer you, and to be honest I don't want you to communicate with them for me, I would like the knowledge and the method of worshiping anything you can give me would be of great help, thank you.
Hello there. I'm a polytheist, a pluralist, and while I do have a respect for magic, I really hope that you're saying "work with" in the sense that one "works withs" one's co-workers, rather than in the sense that one "works with" clay or paints. While I'm clearly in no position to make people change how they believe, if you're coming to my blog, asking for my advice or assistance, I'm going to give it from a position of my own beliefs, and I believe that it is impious to "work with" a deity in the same way one "works with" a camera or a screwdriver or any other tool or medium.
Next up, I certainly know about Kama, but I also do not believe that He is simply a "Hindu form of" Cupid or Eros –likewise, I do not believe that Eros or Cupid are one-in-the-same. I therefore don't believe my relationship with one of these deities automatically gives me insight into how any of the others operate –it would be like writing a book report on Dracula by watching the film The Lost Boys, both are about vampires, both offer themes of seduction and feature characters who hunt down vampires, but ultimately these are two different stories.
As for what you seek, I don't know how I can help you with that, but my advice is that, if you feel drawn to worshipping Cupid and Venus, seek the traditional ways They were worshipped by the Romans. Give offerings that are traditional and that contemporary worshippers give, and give them freely as you pray and ask the deities for Their blessings in those areas.
While I am under the impression that there are similarities between Hellenic and Italic worship, I would not risk stating they are the same. Unfortunately, the only Roman polytheists I'm aware of is the group Nova Roma; they have a website which has a lot of information on it, and their section on Roman religion would be a great place to start.


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The classic beast meets boy tale set in the middle of the Napoleonic War; filled with intrigue, self-discovery, and pretty practical world building. There is no magic, at least no evident or visible magic and this first book gives no hints that anything beyond really good breeding helps in the creation of these creatures, it isn't dull. It does lack one thing. Emotion.
I've never realized how spoiled I've been by certain male main characters, they address not just how they feel about certain situations or disregard larger concepts of loyalty as matters not worth thinking about. I knew I was going to struggle with William Laurence, when he did just that while trying to explain with a perfectly sentient Temeraire who asks why they are loyal to others. William Laurance is a Navy man, with practical Naval thoughts and lacking a certain cunning or a head for math apparently means he doesn't quite express emotions… like being upset doesn't register on his internal grid so it doesn't really come across to us. Which is sad since we get the entire story from his view, though thankfully it's not first person. The author, Naomi Novik, makes up for the lack by showing us and having Laurence repeatedly tell us that he is incredibly attached to Temeraire and Temeraire to him. These displays, comments, and thoughts is really help us grow close not just to our two main characters, it helps us consider our secondary cast. I say 'consider' because they really don't do much beyond add potential heartache for our main characters and examples of what could happen to them.
The only other flaw of the book is just how weird the connection between Temeraire and William is. It starts off at the beginning of book with Laurence considering the dragon handlers as weird for being content with little to no human contact. Noting that most opt to stay with their dragons, over being with humans. Placing their Dragons over loved one and focusing most of their attention to their Dragon. This is where emotions would be nice as Laurence goes through this change of attitude. He seems to change over night or a few days. Never wanting to leave Temeraire, he is faced with the possibility early in the book and find the thought leaves him feeling empty. He no longer longs for his ship or crew, as he was a Captain in the Navy before bonding with Temeraire. Maybe I'd be more willing to accept his over attachment if he showed it anywhere else in his life. It seems like before Temeraire he lived his life like a checklist:'Do this to get that and end up there'. Rather than truly enjoying anything. In some ways that's fine that he comes to care so much for Temeraire and by doing this Novik allows Laurence the ability to cut himself off from his family and former friends to become utterly dedicated to Temeraire and the Aerial Corp.
The Aerial Corp comes in a distant second, but it allows our heroes the ability to fight in the war. It also provides a lull in the story as we follow them through weeks and months of training, making friends, learning from their mistakes, and getting ready for battle. In the end, it's all set up for the last 5 chapters of the book. Here is where I admit that I got a piece of paper and tried to follow the actual battles and combat. I failed. I could barely wrap my mind around how they got massive contraptions onto a dragon that is swooping through space. In the end, I spent most of the book quickly scanning through those moments to the climax then slowed down long enough to enjoy it.
Overall this book was a nice break from the typically magic reach dragon stories, it was still heavily Eurocentric and doesn't bring an emotional weight to much. There are moments of intrigue towards the end, but you have to wade through training with Temeraire and Laurence. High point! Lady dragon riders! I'm pretty sure if the story had been from a certain female character point of view, I might have been more interested. No offense to Laurence, but the guy really needs to get in touch with his feelings.
Rating: 'Read for the story and dragon flying, not the characters.'


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If one or both rear wheels on your Knee Scooter have developed a substantial wobble you probably have a bent rear axle. This can be a common problem on the older models of Roscoe Knee Scooter (ROS-KSB). If the axle is bent it is imperative that you discontinue use until the axle has been replaced as extended use with a bent axle will cause the bearings in the frame to fail and could result in injury or reinjury. Recovering on one foot for 4 to 6 weeks is bad enough, no point in extending the recovery period unnecessarily.
Removing Roscoe axle bearings.
Removing axle bearings can be tricky, especially if the bearing has catastrophically failed or "blown out." But no need to worry we've done the hard work and figured out the easiest way to get them out. If your bearings are still intact simply use the longer side of the old axle slid through the frame from the opposite side to tap them out. However what if the bearing has failed and the outer raceway is stuck in the frame? The answer is simpler than you might think. Simply remove the bearing from the opposite side (it is very rare that both bearings will blow out) as previously stated. Then inserting the old (bad) axle from the opposite side of the destroyed bearing short end first. The hex nut welded to the axle is the perfect size to grab the outer race and you can knock the race out with a little assistance from your hammer. You will find a small metal tube between the axle bearings. This is the bearing spacer, it keeps the bearings from pinching when the new axle is installed so don't loose it.
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Ripe fruits are at their perfection this time of year! Here in the Northeastern U.S., blueberries are abundant, strawberries are past their peak but still sweet & flavorful, and peaches are just reaching their prime. The easiest way to enjoy these gifts of nature is simply nibble away straight from the tree or farm stand…after washing of course. But chances are you'll want to branch out from this method of enjoyment to fully appreciate everything these fruits have to offer. Letting their rich sweet nectars marinate in a tasty sangria mix for instance takes the flavor experience to a whole new level. And in moderation, healthier than ice cream on a steamy day! Think of it as confirming Aristotle's phrase: "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts".
To make sangria work, you have to mix the right combination of liquors and fruit juices allowing the fruits to effectively showcase their natural goodness. You don't want to overpower the fruit in a melange of alcohol. Even before trying the recipe below courtesy of Frederick Wildman & Sons, I could tell that it would achieve that requisite sweet spot. Dubbed Sangricchioli, this sangria utilizes Cavicchioli Lambrusco Dulce and Green Chartreuse as the base spirits. Produced from a secret recipe of more than 130 herbs, plants, and roots distilled in wine alcohol, you simply can't get a more herbally infused liquor than Green Chartreuse. This is good news when combined with fresh fruits rather than having a syrupy or overly harsh grain-based liquor. It also paired nicely with the fresh picked basil and rosemary encased in the ice block I added to the bowl before serving.
I knew what to expect from the Cavicchioli Lambrusco Dulce since I had the pleasure of sampling it in the past. A playful bubbly red wine that's
sweepingly biting on the uptake, it briefly reveals the character traits of a darker red before fizzing into a light cherry on the palate. Bubbly, spicy, with a delicate depth of flavors is what moves the following recipe forward…give it a try!
20 oz Cavicchioli Lambrusco Dolce
10 oz fresh Orange Juice
5 oz fresh Lemon Juice
5 oz simple syrup (50/50 sugar to water
5 oz Green Chartreuse
Several seasonal fruits
Mix the juices, fruit, simple syrup, Chartreuse, and half of the Lambrusco. Let sit for 6-8 hours in the refrigerator. Then add the remaining Lambrusco to add more effervescence. Add an ice block that is no more than ¼ the size of your serving bowl. This can be made by filling a Tupperware container with water, adding mint or other fresh herbs if you wish, and freezing overnight.
Photos Courtesy of Steve Mirsky. Coverage made possible by participating in complimentary tastings.


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A History Lesson
Leta Coleman
"Don't mind the loud fat man. What can *I* get you?"
Leta is small for her age, but much more mature than most fourteen year olds. She spends all her time running the Red Oak Inn because her father spends all of his getting drunk and telling stories. She has no time to play, but she wouldn't want to even if she did. She enjoys working a the Red Oak Inn and seeing all the different people who come through town. Though she never would go out adventuring herself, she loves hearing the stories of those who do. She even likes to balance the ledger at the end of every night and especially likes making important business decisions, like hiring some help so she can focus on the business part of the inn and have someone else to serve the customers, though she hasn't had time to make it out to city hall to post a bulletin.


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New Toy
Since I've had a little extra money to throw around, I've been treating myself here and there to things I've been wanting, but haven't really been able to justify. This time, it was a macro lens for my Nikon D50.
I'd noticed recently that the lens I usually use didn't work so well with close-up photography. This is unfortunate, as I really enjoy finding small and/or unusual things and photographing them as best I can. Granted, I do think my "old" lens is in need of cleaning (OK, I know it is), which would explain the weird glow in the comparison photos I took tonight:
I can get in so much closer now, and the images seem to be crisper and have more contrast. I can also narrow the depth of field waaaaay down, throwing everything but my subject out of focus. (Which, for those of you who have seen a decent amount of my photography, is my usual MO.)
So, now I can give you the marimokkori photo I really wanted you to see:
Note the pronounced, um, mokkori. Yeah. That's what I'm talking about.
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Casiño: Pres. Aquino should act fast to prevent black out in Mindanao
PARTYLIST Rep. Teddy Casiño today urged the Aquino administration to immediately act on the current power crisis in Mindanao before it gets worse in the summer of 2013, right smack into the elections.
The solon made the call as Joseph Nocos, vice president for business development of Conal Holdings Corp., warned that if the El Niño next year is as worse as 2010, then 10 hour power outages is a possibility.
The government should immediately step in to avert the Mindanao power crisis because it may develop into a full blown economic and political crisis for the whole country. To avoid this crisis the Aquino administration should adopt the following measures to address the current Mindanao power crisis:
– Accelerate the rehabilitation of all the Agus hydro plants not producing their designed capacity (Agus 1, 2, 4, 6), accelerate the implementation of the Balo-i flood control project and rehabilitation of the Pulangui plant to produce at least 254 megawatts of cheap, renewable energy
– Accelerate the construction of renewable energy power plants instead of coal plants. The National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) pegs geothermal potential at 290 MW, plus a current capacity of 103 MW, and 50 MW worth of approved projects projected to be online by 2014. Current hydropower capacity is at 1080 MW, with 1263.9 MW pegged as targeted additional capacity. Wind potential is pegged at 336 MW, biomass with 36.8 MW waiting to be implemented, and solar power estimated at 5 KW hours per square meter.
– In the short term, temporarily take-over the privatized power barges 117 and 118 of Therma Marine, Inc. and allow it to provide at least 120MW of power at much lower rates. Work for the voiding of the sale of said power barges on the basis of the irregularities surrounding it.
– Compel PSALM-NPC to deploy its power barges to Mindanao to take up the power shortfall while additional capacity is being created from renewable energy sources, said the Makabayan senatorial bet.
The proposed Interim Electricity Market in Mindanao (IMEM) will not do and would in fact aggravate the problem because this would definitely jack up power rates in the island. What would happen is that the island has power but consumers would be blackmailed into buying it at a high price, he added.
In fact at the onset the IMEM will mean a 30 centavo increase per kilowatt hour in Mindanao to finance the P50 million needed to implement this scheme. But why should consumers shoulder this amount while power companies prosper? There is also danger that it may be manipulated by power players, similar to the speculation game happening with the WESM. I hope that Pres. Aquino would heed my proposals to address the power problem before it is too late, said Casiño.
Casiño also said that given Mindanao's massive potential for renewable energy and even with the El Niño; it would be cheaper to develop these than again rely on expensive and dirty diesel and coal technologies. He is the author of House Bill 5405 or the One Million Solar Roofs Act to address the Mindanao power crisis and looming shortage in Luzon.
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* The film is funnier than the book, partly because of Peter Weller's wonderfully deadpan performance as Bill.
* Again in the film, Bill's laconic admission (in the style of a bad pulp novel) of his own sexuality):
-->'''Cloquet''': I've seen you around, but I had no idea you were queer.\\
'''Bill''': Queer?\\
'''Cloquet''': [''leers''] I saw you arrive with those three Interzone boys. What an entrance. You all looked very... familiar with each other.\\
'''Bill''': [''gulps''] Queer. A curse. Been in our family for generations. The Lees have always been perverts. I shall never forget the unspeakable horror that froze the lymph in my glands when the baneful word seared my reeling brain: ''I was a homosexual''. I thought of the painted simpering female impersonators I'd seen in a Baltimore nightclub. Could it be possible I was one of those subhuman things? I walked the streets in a daze like a man with a light concussion. I would've destroyed myself. And a wise old queen -- Bobo, we called her -- taught me that I had a duty to live and bear my burden proudly for all to see. Poor Bobo came to a sticky end -- he was riding in the Duc du Ventre's Hispano-Suiza when his falling hemorrhoids blew out of the car and wrapped around the rear wheel. He was completely gutted, leaving an empty shell sitting there on the giraffe-skin upholstery. Even the eyes and the brain went, with a horrible ''schlupping'' sound. The duke says he will carry that ghastly schlup with him to his mausoleum.
* One word: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QJWOLMerE8 Benway!]] (warning: clip is NSFW).


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On the occasion of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's 350th Gurpurb celebration Jasdev Singh and his good friend Jasbir Singh decided to make a short film on the same.
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- The recent 350 years celebration was indeed a milestone for all Sikhs around the world. We wanted to make a short film on the same so we decided to take comments from people across the city what they feel about Dasam Pita & if they want to give any message on gurpurab. We picked up our cam and took it to the street and that's how we made this video. We edited the footage into a short with a strong message.
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Friday, August 31, 2007
Outrageous comedy finds love in Milan
NSF Apprentice Co. shows 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona'
As one of Shakespeare's earliest works, The Two Gentlemen of Verona offers a whimsical story of young love and friendship. So who better to stage such a lighthearted play than the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's Byron and Beth Smith Apprentice Company?
Featuring 15 talented teens, as well as a number of professional stage veterans, The Two Gentlemen of Verona incorporates a fanciful circus theme – complete with colorful clown costumes, silly sound effects and plenty of onstage antics.
The play introduces us to lifelong friends Valentine and Proteus – the two gentlemen to which the title refers – who travel to Milan in search of their fortunes. Instead, their friendship is tested when the fickle Proteus falls for Valentine's beloved Silvia. Of course true love prevails, but not without the obligatory series of comic complications, including everything from a botched elopement and a merry band of outlaws to a heartbroken female character forced to disguise herself as a man.
Directed by NSF's Education Outreach Coordinator Claire Syler, Two Gentlemen maintains a lively pace while showcasing the considerable talents of the young ensemble.
Standouts include Sam Spanjian and Steven Berryessa as Valentine and Proteus respectively. Savannah Frazier (as the lovely Silvia) and Christy White (as poor jilted Julia) offer memorable performances, managing to hold their own against outrageous male counterparts.
But as with many of Shakespeare's works, the servants provide much of the wisdom – and most of the laughs. In this regard, Alex Spieth is excellent as Valentine's loyal Speed, delivering tongue-twisting dialogue with a wink and a smile.
Likewise Chris Baldwin is hilarious as the dim-witted Launce, working the enthusiastic audience to maximum effect with a seemingly endless stream of puns – and with a little help from a dog named Crab. Indeed, the pooch (played by the charming Mr. Biggles) is adorable, innocently wagging his tail as Launce repeatedly scolds him and calls him "the sourest natured dog." As with the NSF's concurrent production of The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Two Gentlemen of Verona benefits from the talents of a top-notch creative team. June Kingsbury's costume design and Scott Boyd's set reflects the production's youthful and animated tone. But make no mistake – with the exception of a few technical glitches early on – this show is every bit as polished as any open-air theater production can be. True to its mission, NSF continues to educate and entertain audiences through the timeless stories of Shakespeare. CP
Thursday, August 23, 2007
By Ricardo
I can't believe it's here! After all of the work and excitement, it's finally opening night of The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
It's hard to believe that we started rehearsals over a month ago. Looking back, I've learned so much while having a lot of fun. I had no idea what was in store for me when I was accepted as a member of the Apprentice Company. This is my first time experiencing this magnitude of theater. Everyone always brings their "A-game." We have amazing directors, stage managers, sound engineers, musicians, actors, and lighting directors. Not to mention the people in the audience, many of whom I became familiar with last week at opening night of The Merry Wives of Windsor – they're great.
The past two weeks have been especially intense. With school starting, we've had very long days. The Apprentice Company has really bonded during this time, and we have helped each other make it through. We are a family now, and I'm happy that I have gotten to know everyone. I'm dreading the time when we must part on September 9 because we have grown so much together.
This summer has been one of the best summers of my life. I don't know how I've learned so much in such a little time. Between learning how to juggle, Shakespeare monologues, clowning, and admiring professional actors, the summer has gone by so fast.
Opening night is tonight! We are super-excited. Neither long hours, nor 110-degree heat can stop us...FOR WE ARE APCO '07!
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Post Four
By Cassie Tesauro
Last week I realized just how compassionate the members of the Apprentice Company are. I woke up last Tuesday morning, and as I started to get ready for rehearsal I developed a horrible migraine. I kept getting ready, but eventually I had to stop and lie down. I missed half of rehearsal because of my migraine and was sick for two days. I made it through rehearsal, but I had to lay low.
Being a member of the Apprentice Company is like being a member of a big family. When you're ill, everyone watches over you. I even had one of the professional actors tell me to "stop sweeping the stage like a crazy person" because they knew I was still sick.
It's inspiring to watch the professional actors, both on stage and off stage. They're all role models for me. If I can grow up to be half as kind and talented as they are, I'll be happy.
This is my third year in the Apprentice Company, and the reason I keep auditioning is not only because I have a passion for theater, but also because I have a passion for the people who work in theater. There is nowhere else in the world where you can find a group of people who support each other as much as we do.
Friday, August 3, 2007
By Zack M.
This is my first year with the Apprentice Company, and I wasn't sure what to expect. I was active in my high school theater program, and after graduation I decided to step outside my comfort zone and train with the Apprentice Company. The experience of taking this risk and trying something new is similar to what I am now experiencing through the rehearsal process. I have learned that taking risks is necessary and often it will lead you to places previously unimaginable.
I've always considered myself to be a talented actor, and in the past it has been hard to keep my ego in check. Soon after my first few days as a member of the Apprentice Company, I realized that this was a whole different ball game. I was surrounded by a myriad of talented people.
This week a lot has changed. We've begun the rehearsal process for The Merry Wives of Windsor and moved to Centennial Park for rehearsals. Our schedule (12:30 – 9:00 p.m.) makes for a long day, but it's worth it in order to put on a good show. One of the most exciting things as an Apprentice Company member is the opportunity to work with professional adult actors. It's been quite an experience. The way the professional actors explore their craft is inspiring and has given me many ideas of what I can do to improve my own performance.
It's also been very cool because my former teacher Randall Lancaster is playing the character of Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor. Having the opportunity to act with a former instructor has been extremely fun. While it's very hot outside, everyone is working their hardest despite the heat in order to bring Nashville a fantastic show come mid-August.
During the first two weeks that we built our ensemble, I learned numerous things that have helped to shape the clown world we are preparing. Without a doubt, Apprentice Company training has been one of the most informative theatrical experiences that I have ever had.


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Maspalomas is part of the Maspalomas – Costa Canaria tourist town, an area sometimes commonly referred as Maspalomas (a concept known by locals as el Sur, which also includes also the nearby town of San Agustín, Playa del Inglés and Meloneras). Located on the southernmost tip of Gran Canaria, it is the largest tourist town in the Canary Islands. Maspalomas is part of the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
Its name may derive from that of Rodrigo Mas de Palomar, a settler and soldier from Majorca, or from Francisco Palomar, a Genoese friend of Alonso Fernandez de Lugo who purchased 87 Guanche slaves from Güímar and settled in the area.[1]
The place is the result of an ambitious development project, organized in the form of an International Ideas Contest (opened to any member of theInternational Union of Architects), held in 1961 under the auspice of Alejandro del Castillo, owner and promoter of most of…
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We examine the causes and consequences of European real estate firms' decisions to provide investment property fair values prior to the required disclosure of this information under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). We find evidence that investor demand for fair value information—reflected in more dispersed ownership—and a firm's commitment to transparency increase the likelihood of providing fair values prior to their required provision under International Accounting Standard 40 – Investment Property.
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2006 To Be Foggy Petronas' In WSBK
Fogarty: '2006 be Foggy Petronas Racing final season in the World Su
February 22, 2006
A curious end to a situation. As always, if you have any questions about this, wheel down to your Foggy Petronas motorcycle and ask the parts guy—assuredly he'll be to help.
This just in Team Foggy Petronas:
Lumpur / London:
This will be Foggy PETRONAS team's final season in the Superbike Championship following the end of a sponsorship deal with
Owned by four-time World champion Carl Fogarty, the PETRONAS Racing team was in 2002 and made its racing in the World Superbike Championship the year at Valencia, Spain. partnership with Carl came as a result of the limited production of the PETRONAS FP1 superbike, is now available through NAZA Dream, the appointed distributor in
The 4-… 3-cylinder engine powers the FP1 superbike was created by engineers based on innovative F1 PETRONAS' partnership with Foggy Racing in the World Championship serves as a platform to and further enhance its engineering at a highly competitive level in the area of engine design and
In addition to the collaboration with PETRONAS Racing team, in November 2005 signed a Development Agreement with of Austria to further develop and its high performance engine BRP-ROTAX, a wholly owned of Bombardier Recreational Products is a leading developer and manufacturer of engines.
Among the highlights of the Foggy Racing team in the World Championship include two podium and two pole positions in 2004, PETRONAS achieved its best result in the manufacturers' standings a third place finish.
owner, Carl Fogarty, We are honoured to have been to be a part of this exciting, and rewarding project. We always that building a brand new and to compete against the might of the established motorcycle manufacturers not be easy. Nevertheless, we are proud of all our and to have been able to all the obstacles we faced, to come far, is an achievement.
2006 will be Foggy Racing team's final in the World Superbike Championship and we like to end it on a successful note and I am forward to a fruitful season. My Foggy Racing outfit now continue to explore opportunities other manufacturers and sponsors for and beyond, as I believe we have a team capable of achieving success on the world stage.
Taking on the challenge of the team's campaign, which starts in on February 23, the Foggy PETRONAS team will be represented by Australian rider Steve and British young gun Craig
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Hi, could you please let me know how much your property is worth (estimate if you don' know exactly) and how much the yearly ground rent is? Thanks Al
Thanks- just nipping to work now so will be able to calculate and let you know around 9am if that ok. Al
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I have now looked into the calculation, and the approximate cost for you to extend the Lease by an additional 90 years at a peppercorn rent (meaning nil rent) will be between £15,000-£18,000. This is the term of the extension all people are entitled to request, provided they have owned the property for 2 years.
(If you proceed, then the rent will automatically revert to nil per year).
You will also be responsible for paying the Freeholders legal fees (normally around £750 plus VAT) and any of his Agents fees (normally no more than £750 plus VAT).
If the Freeholder does come back to you with a higher figure than I have quoted, you should instruct a specialist Surveyor to argue the cost on your behalf.
I hope this assists. If so, I would be grateful if you could rate my answer.
Hi, thanks for rating my answer. You will have to the Freeholders legal fees on completion of the Lease extension. Often, a Freeholders Surveyor will ask for a deposit or payment of their fees at the beginning. All the best Al


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J. W. Pepper Snare DrumOne of the more common drums in marching bands and drumlines and the primary drum of a drum set... More . Donated by Gordon Peters Many different types of concert snare drums have existed as manufacturing techniques and mechanical developments evolved. Shown here are three snare drums from companies that either no longer exist or that have ceased to manufacture drums. This type of drumA hollow cylindrical shell of any size that has a head stretched over one or both ends and is b... More was most often found with concert bands or smaller theater orchestra ensembles, although they often came with a leg brace and sling and could be used for marching.
Frank E. Rice Snare Drum . Donated by Robert B. Stuart – Measuring 3 1/2 inches by 14 inches, this metal-shell drum was manufactured by Frank E. Rice in Chicago, IL, ca. 1913. It features 10 rods, which tighten the heads using a thumbscrew and claw hook mechanism over two wooden counterhoops. A single-tension drum, it has wire-wrapped silk snaresThe long, spiral-shaped wires that are stretched across the bottom of a snare drum. These wires... More, and a snare strainer that is attached to the bottom hoopThe round metal or wooden disc that holds the drumhead onto the drum. Lug casings are then fast... More.
Lyon & Healy Snare Drum . Donated by Gordon Peters – A 4-inch by 15-inch wood-shell drum, dated August 6, 1912, on an internal label. Although the label identifies the drum as Lyon & Healy, the design is that used by the Duplex Mfg. Co. for drums provided to various musical merchants in the early part of the 20th century. The 20 lugsThe tension rods (or screws) that hold the hoop and drumhead onto the drum., with rods that join to metal inserts in the wood counterhoops, provide separate tension for the heads. This drum has been modified with a new strainer and a set of Hinger snares.


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We are now at the end of our school holidays here and boy am I going to miss not having to rush around in the morning and be out the door by 8am. I needed to have a break from the sewing so Miss 15 and I decided to have a play with the dye I have had sitting in he cupboard. I overcame the chance of a major dye disaster and bit the bullet! Methodically and carefully we dug out every single large coffee jar we had laying around the house, measured out exactly 1 litre and 1 Tbs salt in each and every single one of them.
We also thought that it would be a great idea to have a few samples of every colour in varying intensity...so over the next 4 hours this id the beautiful rainbow of sample colours we have created along with a few custom mixes, with each and every formula being recorded with a hope that we might be able to recreate it for a future Myrtle & Grace collection... I did say I HOPE!


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MICHEL DESLAURIERS / The Canadian Press
The Cadillac CT6 is a better car for hunting down the German competition in the full-size luxury segment.
Cadillac has set out to battle the well-established players in the full-size luxury segment by introducing the new CT6. While it certainly isn't the biggest car Cadillac has ever made, it is the largest car in the current lineup.
Bigger than the CTS, bigger than the limo-fleet sweetheart XTS, the 2016 Cadillac CT6 rivals in size with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the BMW 7 Series and the Audi A8. It has a longer wheelbase than the regular versions of these German sedans, slightly longer overall, about as high, but not quite as wide. So yeah, it's big.
A slew of available powertrains is a prerequisite in this group, which the CT6 has. A turbocharged, 2.0-litre four serves up 265 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque; interesting, but it might not be substantial enough for duty in a car of this size and prestige. Stepping up to the naturally aspirated, 3.6-litre V-6 is a no-brainer, which boasts 335 hp and 284 lb.-ft. of torque. It's also exclusively matched to all-wheel drive, another no-brainer in Canada. This is the engine and drivetrain combo we tested, which also includes an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Performance is, well, good. Not stupid fast, though. For that, buyers will need to move up to the twin-turbo, 3.0-litre V-6 that belches out 404 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque.
But for everyday driving — and the occasional back-road shenanigans — the non-blown V-6 will do the trick. It's also smooth, but can growl when asked to.
We recorded a decent average of 11.4 L/100 km during our test, and this engine can run on regular unleaded.
And then there's the upcoming, 2017 Cadillac CT6 Plug-in Hybrid, which will be on sale in spring. Mercedes and BMW each have one, by the way. It combines the 2.0L turbo with two electric motors and an electronically controlled, variable automatic transmission for a total output of 335 hp and 432 lb.-ft of torque. According to the brand, the CT6 PHEV can hit 96 km/h (0-60 mph) in 5.2 seconds, about as fast as the twin-turbo CT6. It can also cover a distance of about 48 kilometres in electric-only mode and travel at speeds of up to 125 km/h. That is, until the gas engine kicks in and keeps pushing the car up to 240 km/h.
The 2016 Cadillac CT6 drives well, although we found the ride surprisingly harsh over poorly maintained roads — and that's with the optional Magnetic Ride shocks, too. We always expect pillowy softness in a Caddy, but lest we forget this is a modern-day model, not an '80s Brougham d'Élégance or a '90s Fleetwood. Times have changed, and so have the brand's customers.
On the other hand, with the optional rear-wheel steering package, the CT6 offers surprisingly good handling characteristics. You can't discern it under normal driving, but at higher speeds, the car feels nimbler than its 1781-kilogram curb weight suggests. Come to think of it, that's actually very light for a full-size luxury car. The other advantage here is that with rear-wheel steering, the CT6's turning circle shrinks from 12.2 to 11.3 metres. In a crowded shopping mall parking lot, that makes a huge difference.
Inside the 2016 Cadillac CT6, fit and finish is swell, but not as impressive as what's found in its German rivals. The overall design is simple and elegant, some trim finishes look good, and yet there's a certain richness found in the S-Class and the 7 Series that's missing here. However, justification does come in the form of a more affordable price.
For the most part, the car's switchgear is easy to use, whether we're adjusting the front seats or fiddling with the climate-control system. The Cadillac CUE interface, which some of us like and some don't, is improved a little here with the addition of a laptop-like touchpad on the console, but it doesn't make the system more loveable. Actually, the touchscreen is decently responsive, at least more than before.
The Bose Panaray surround sound system seemed promising, with no less than 34 speakers spread around the cabin, including in the headrests. It performs well, no doubt, but didn't blow our minds like a good Burmester or Bang & Olufsen stereo does in the German sedans.
The 2016 Cadillac CT6 starts out at a low $61,695 before freight and delivery charges. Low, that is, for a full-size luxury sedan. However, keep in mind that it applies to a base, rear-drive version with the four-cylinder engine. Stepping up to the V6-powered CT6 Luxury, the price climbs to $68,930. Add the Active Chassis Package, the Enhanced Vision & Comfort Package, the Rear-seat Package, the Bose Panaray stereo — which costs $4,255 — and an extra charge for the paint colour and the car you see in these pictures is priced at just under $83,000. A loaded-to-the-gills Twin-Turbo Platinum variant barely cracks the $100,000 mark.
That's actually not bad, considering a BMW 750i xDrive is listed at $114,000, a Mercedes-Benz S 400 4MATIC costs $103,000 and up, and an Audi A8 starts at $86,000. Yet somehow, the CT6 doesn't feel like we're comparing apples to apples. Apart from the Caddy's size, there's a difference in luxury and sophistication here that makes us think a 7 Series or S-Class buyer won't look at the CT6. Ah, but stepping down a rung to the 5 Series and E-Class, and the big Cadillac makes more sense.
Simply put, the CT6 is a sure-footed large sedan that's spacious and comfortable. It may be causing a feud by stepping on the toes of its CTS and XTS sisters, and there's a risk of cannibalizing sales within GM's luxury brand, but it's a better car for hunting down the German competition.
— The Canadian Press
photos by MICHEL DESLAURIERS / The Canadian Press
The 2016 Cadillac CT6 rivals in size with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the BMW 7 Series and the Audi A8.
Inside, the 2016 Cadillac CT6's fit and finish is swell. The overall design is simple and elegant.
The Cadillac CUE interface is improved with the addition of a laptop-like touchpad on the console and is decently responsive.


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(Wednesday, 10 August 2005)
Yesterday there was a cricket match. My subordinates developed usual "match-migrain" and could not work and went off early.
Having nothing else to do, I too went home – and I tried to watch the match. The situation was miserable. The TV read:
"To win India needs 20 runs in 3 balls or 2 bookies."


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A group of young teenagers discovers a train crash while filming a Super 8 movie, though it wasn't an accident. An extra-terrestrial was then released from the train cargo causing strange events and disappearances in a small town in 1979.
J.J. Abrams directs a tribute to alien sci-fi movies, such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, by Steven Spielberg, who is one of the producers of Super 8. The film was rumoured to be a sequel or prequel to modern monster movie Cloverfield and although that was quickly denied by Abrams, Super 8 is similar to Cloverfield as well as Spielberg's Close Encounter of the Third Kind.
However, going back to the 70's does work in Super 8 even with all the modern technology surrounding it. It's a thrilling and well-made movie with spectacular visuals, great sound mixing and musical score. If you like summer blockbusters and brilliant cinematics, then you'll enjoy this popcorn-filled flick.
Super 8 is built entirely around nostalgia, which can be a problem because then it would be another film we've all seen before, for those who want to relive Spielberg's golden era. It evokes nostalgia too eagerly but if it's not as good as Spielberg, it's not an embarrassment in comparison either but just keep in mind that Super 8 is less family friendly. Young actress Elle Fanning and even newcomer Joel Courtney (protagonist) gives a wonderful performance that displays heroism, chemistry and brings life to their well-developed character.
In conclusion, if Super 8 being too similar to other films isn't a problem then Super 8 is one of the best blockbusters of 2011 with a powerful, if rushed, and emotionally satisfying ending. If you love the films mentioned earlier, give this film a go. Don't forget to sit through the credits just like some people did with Thor and Captain America, if you really enjoyed it that is.


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Published on Thursday, December 27, 2007
Perhaps a date to avoid traveling: The next peak air travel day will be 2 January of next year, while the last peak was 21 December, said the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) which also predicted top destinations for next year.
The top three destinations in 2008 will be Las Vegas, Orlando and Los Angeles, according to ARC data.
"More than one-third of worldwide commercial air travel is processed by ARC creating the single largest data base of US ticketed transactions in the world," said ARC, which added:
"Analyzing the wealth of available data, ARC is not only able to reveal critical information based on actual events but can also use such data to forecast patterns and future trends."
So it's top ten destinations next year show the top ten cities after the first three are: Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, Miami, New York, Phoenix and Dallas/Ft. Worth.
Las Vegas will replace Los Angeles as next year's top city. Chicago has also been a No. 1 in past years.
In other information, ARC says:
"In addition to the peak travel day expected on January 2, 2008 and the weekend before Christmas, the data confirms that even when Christmas falls mid-week, most people are avoiding the airports on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day."
Historically, ARC data has shown that by the second week of January passengers have reverted to a typical weekly travel pattern.
ARC leads the industry in e-ticket processing with more than 97% of the ARC transaction volume being electronically ticketed and secured with a fully PCI-certified settlement and processing system.
As a leading provider of financial settlement solutions and data and analytical services for the travel industry, airlines, travel agencies, corporate travel departments, railroads, and other travel suppliers process more than $77 billion annually through ARC's system.
For additional information regarding ARC Data & Analytical Products and Services, seewww/arccorp.com.
Report by David Wilkening
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