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"We lived the dream" those were the words of former Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale in 2003 on his resignation from the club having run them into the ground, and with the way matters are down on the south coast, it looks likely that Portsmouth are in danger of going the same way as Leeds after chasing the dream.
No secret has been made of Portsmouth's recent financial trouble, having once again this week failed to pay their players wages on time, further raising questions about Ali al-Faraj's ownership of the club. Portsmouth seem to have picked the wrong Saudi's to run a club, because they are possibly the only ones who have no money.
The club's chief executive Peter Storrie told Sky Sports News this week "The owners are trying everything they can and have found (this money) in the last couple of days"
This is not the first time Portsmouth has failed to pay its players on time. Portsmouth failed to pay September's wages, when Sulaiman al-Fahim was the owner. They have since missed the deadline for two more monthly payments, and also this week missed the two deadlines that they had set for the payment of December's wages.
Nick Cusack, the senior executive of the Professional Footballers' Association also said this week: "After three months of payments being late, I think the players are entitled to ask the kind of questions everybody in football is asking."
And those questions were asked by an anonymous senior player at the club who blasted the owners for their "mismanagement" of the Premier League side.
The player speaking in the press said "The perception is that every footballer earns millions of pounds but they're not all making that kind of money. You've also got the reserve-team players and the youth team who haven't been paid, so it crosses the whole spectrum."
As far as I am concerned that has really hit the nail of the head, and shows that it's everyone at the club that is suffering, not just the first team players. The club is also currently under a transfer embargo, and has been served with a winding up order in recent times, but the problems do not stop there. Pompey are currently up against history have been bottom of the Premier League table at Christmas; only West Brom have survived relegation in the Premier League era after being bottom over Christmas.
Since May 2008, when Portsmouth reached the dream by winning the FA Cup 18 players have and over £80 million has been received in transfer fees, but Pompey have also brought in 13 new players, albeit many for small fees, and on loan deals. The club have debts of up £60million much of which is owed to other Premier League clubs from transfers.
They say change is a good thing, but in the case of Portsmouth it's not; Avram Grant is the third manager to take charge at the club since Harry Redknapp left, and in that time Pompey have also had more owners than a battered second hand car.
In a world of doom and gloom and overspending Portsmouth is just like everywhere else at the moment, with the exception of credible owners. Certainly there is a case of too many cooks spoil the broth. Many people, me included predicted that Portsmouth would go down this season, and even at the half way point of the season this is very likely to happen.
Leeds, Newcastle, and come May Portsmouth will be another club who have lived the dream but failed to stay in touch with reality.
In summing up the situation on the south coast I quote former chairman and owner Milan Mandaric who in 2004 said "It's not my club, it's the fans' club. I'm just here as the maintenance man."
But, right now Portsmouth are lacking a maintenance man that they need to get them out of this mess.


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Motivated by the promise of heat streaming out of the floor vents, I took my chainsaw back into the in-law's woods today where a massive section of red oak had fallen to the ground across a hiking path. And, nearby, lay another nice section of cherry. The work of earlier fierce winds had done their tasks, pulling from the trees these key pieces. They lay half buried beneath leaves, the presence of fungi on their bark the evidence of earth's decay already at work. Despite a few soft spots, though, these were valuable finds. One full tank of gas and about an hour in the woods with Ada gave me more than enough wood to try and carry out. The cherry alone nearly filled up the back of my truck's bed, and - besides - I'm still holding out hope this will be the last of the truly frigid weather.
Cutting, gathering, and splitting wood always tears my body down. Invariably, I take two or three Tylenol after it's all done, and tonight is no different, the muscles in my lower and mid back protesting from their overexertion and my poor lifting technique. Yesterday, it was the same as I tried to split the rest of what was a small pile of wood in our yard. They were large chunks, and many required not just the splitting maul, but also a wedge. It was hard work, which explains why I quickly got rid of my jacket, placing it on top of the wood burner. I didn't imagine the job taking that long, but dusk quickly turned to night, and I was still pounding away on the logs before me. Thoroughly exhausted and ready for a few of those Tylenol, I went back to the wood burner to retrieve my coat. Strangely, as I lifted it from the top, I noticed a bright orange glowing within it, mystified for a few brief seconds. Then, it hit me. My coat was on fire. I dropped it on the ground and proceeded to stomp on it with my heavy boots, thinking it just a small ember. But, still the glowing orange persisted. I stomped for several more seconds, picked up the coat, and noticed a rim of burning, bright orange now with an even larger diameter. That was that. The fire was pretty much out, but the damage was extensive, a hole the size of a softball on the back left shoulder. It isn't my nicest coat, but it is my best one for doing work outside.
Joe and Lisa dropped by later on this afternoon to pass along some Valentine's candy for the kids. They stayed in their Jeep as we told them the story of the coat incident near Ada's doghouse - myself wrapped only by a thick Patagonia fleece in the place of my more trustworthy field jacket. Joe wondered if Lisa remembered that time when all they found of a coat was the zipper! Apparently, I've still got something to salvage.
We've got enough to get by ... for now ... unless it gets truly cold. But, that's how I tend to operate in this season of winter: eeking by and always looking for when I can put the winter coat away for good.

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Another inglorious chapter in Australia's one-sided and undignified love affair with the United States has begun. It involves the transformation of the remote Australian Indian Ocean territory known as the Cocos (Keeling) Islands into a base for US military hardware, including giant drones, aircraft carriers and nuclear-powered submarines. There's only one problem: the people who actually live there would most certainly never have opted to become part of Australia if they'd known it would one day, in a moment of steamy passion, hand their island home over to the US military as a token of its crazy love*:
"Signa Knight - a descendant of one of the original Malay slaves of the Cocos Islands - was one of the majority on the remote Indian Ocean outpost who voted in a UN referendum in 1984 to integrate with Australia... But the 63-year-old now fears that the government he looked to for protection and a good future for his children has struck a deal with the US to turn his quiet island home, 2,750km northwest of Perth, into a busy military base. 'I am worried about Americans coming', he told The Australian. 'They go to war a lot. I think if they come here, they will do what they like'. Mr Knight, who was born and bred on Cocos's Home Island, believes his people will eventually be told about plans to increase the US military presence on the isolated chain of atolls - but never asked... One resident told The Australian locals sometimes felt like they were still not really wanted - although strategically significant." (Drones just another hazard for islanders, Paige Taylor, 2/4/12)
Just as the now dispossessed people of Palestine were never at any stage asked by the British if they wanted their homeland transformed into a Jewish state.
And just as the now dispossessed people of another Indian Ocean island, Diego Garcia, were never asked by the British if they wanted their island handed over to the US military:
"Forty years ago, on Dec. 30, 1966, at the US Embassy in London, representatives of the US and British governments met, as one participant later put it, 'under the cover of darkness', to sign an 'exchange of notes' giving the United States the right to create what was to become a major military base on Diego Garcia, an obscure British Island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. In doing so they made provision for 'those administrative measures' necessary to forcibly deport the entire native population of the island and the surrounding Chagos Archipelago. While Diego Garcia has gained some attention as a key launch pad for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, few know about the expulsion of nearly 2,000 people, called Chagossians, that was eventually carried out between 1968 and 1973 to create the base.
"Despite the anonymity, the facts are not in doubt: Beginning in 1960, US officials initiated secret conversations with the British government and eventually secured British agreement to provide 'exclusive control' of the island 'without local inhabitants'. The governments finalized the deal with their December 30 exchange of notes, in effect creating a treaty but circumventing congressional and parliamentary oversight. A separate secret agreement provided for $14 million in undisclosed US payments to deport the Chagossians and turn Diego Garcia into a military colony. With the financial and diplomatic details ensured, beginning in 1968, islanders leaving Chagos for vacations or medical treatment on the island of Mauritius were barred by the British from returning and thus marooned 1,200 miles from their homes. The British soon began restricting supplies for the islands, and by the turn of the decade, more Chagossians were leaving as food and medicines dwindled. In 1971 the US Navy began construction on Diego Garcia and ordered the British to complete the removals. First British agents and US soldiers on Diego Garcia herded the Chagossians' pet dogs into sealed sheds and gassed and burned them in front of their traumatized owners awaiting deportation. Then, between 1971 and 1973, British agents forced the islanders to board overcrowded cargo ships and left them on the docks in Mauritius and the Seychelles." (Island of Injustice: The US has a moral duty to the people of Diego Garcia, David Vine, washingtonpost.com, 2/1/07)
Is this what's being cooked up for our fellow Australians on Cocos?
[*Unable to admit what a cheap little tart she is, this floosy is telling herself stories like this: "'The sea-air gap to our north is at the strategic centre of our primary operational environment', the government policy paper says. 'It affords us an opportunity to detect and respond to potentially hostile military incursions at sufficiently long ranges to enable an effective response before an adversary could reach Australian mainland territory and, in particular, key population centres and majore infrastructure'." (Drones just another...)]
Monday, April 2, 2012
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The Early History of BASIC
December 30, 2014 by wilsonneelynyc
When it comes to computer programming, few individuals have had a bigger impact on the field than John G. Kemeny, one of the inventors of the BASIC language. Short for Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code, BASIC traces its roots to 1964. Under the leadership of Kemeny and fellow computer scientist Thomas Kurtz, BASIC was initially developed by a team of students at Dartmouth College.
Before the introduction of BASIC, only individuals with a high degree of technical proficiency could write mainframe computer programs. Established with considerable influences from ALGOL 60 and FORTRAN II, BASIC enabled students without mathematical backgrounds to begin programming on the Dartmouth Time-Sharing System.
BASIC started out by supporting fundamental mathematics and eventually expanded its scope to include character string functionality. The BASIC language quickly became a standard in computer programming, especially on minicomputers such as the Data General Nova and DEC PDP. In the mid-1970s, BASIC began growing exponentially as the preferred language of the home computer.


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Well, what an eventful weekend! All the family was in, and it was crazy. We went hiking, swimming, horseback riding (well, the two nephews sat on Lacy for about 30sec.), saw fireworks, caught lightning bugs, and had a little family fireside. It seems like the more we have these family get-togethers, the better they get. I can't get enough of my niece and nephews, and the new babies are the cutest little guys in the world. But now I'm off to class. Just when I was finally starting to get some sun too…
A little nature hike
4th of July Fireworks!
Look what she found.
I've never seen SO MANY LIGHTING BUGS.
I miss all those kids already!


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It seems like a hundred years ago I set out to make custom fishies for the 7Seas® fishing areas at the Isle of Lesbos Resorts but never got un-busy enough to do it. But while making prizes for the up-coming Valentines Hunt I was inspired to make LOVE Fish … in eight colors!! Win them now or a custom (rather mature) t-shirt or a rainbow bikini. The clothes and the B/W fish are set to Common whilst the rainbowy-color fishies are Uncommon. I have ideas for more fishies so I hope to have them before the Easter Hunt.
Isle of Lesbos Mall (SLurl)
Bay of Lesbos (SLurl)
Imsucha Beach @ The Isle of Lesbos (SLurl)
Sappho's Point Beach @ The Isle of Lesbos (Women Only; SLurl)


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|Labyrinth at Montview Presbyterian Church
I worked the early shift at work, and got off at 7am. I was absolutely exhausted, so I decided that instead of going to the library or spending the day at my desk getting work done, I went back to sleep. Ah, blissful sabbath. Then I made tortilla soup from scratch. Then, having finished reading a book cover to cover (FOR FUN!) I walked over to the library and picked up some more books. When I was over in Park Hill, I decided to take the opportunity to do something that I have wanted to do for a long time, walk the prayer labyrinth at Montview Presbyterian Church. What a beautiful, peaceful oasis in the city. I might just make this part of my routine more often.
When 5:00pm rolled around, and it was time to go back to work for the dinner shift, I realized that I had not checked my email or Facebook account all day. One thing that I work hard at, because it is so very hard for me, is taking a break when I need a break. Practicing Sabbath in the midst of chaos and obligation. Because I feel like if I am not doing something or accomplishing something or working towards some goal, I am going to fall behind. I am not sure what I think I will miss, but honestly, in always running towards something, I do miss things. Like the present.
I have had an exhausting few weeks. First, finals, then moving to a new house, all the while my grandmother was sick, then she passed away two weeks ago, and then last week I made a whirlwind trip back to South Dakota for her funeral. And I am tired. So, even though my exhaustion took me down yesterday, I listened to myself and took an entire day to just be. And it felt wonderful.
I think God created the concept of a Sabbath for a reason. We just do not know how to listen to ourselves about rest and taking time, until we are absolutely leveled with weariness. God knows we will run and run, and by setting aside intentional time each week for quiet, we can grow closer to God. So I am keeping this Lenten discipline after the end of Lent this year. I owe it to myself.


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Balder Ex-Libris - Newman Joseph Review of books rare and missing 2018-06-21T10:10:19+02:00 urn:md5:c9a6cc40b646b8184eadcdd0220bb450 Dotclear Newman Joseph - Communism and the New Left urn:md5:c847a4341da5377e1b735ce7eda5b727 2017-01-01T14:06:00+00:00 2017-01-01T17:19:20+00:00 Balder ExLibris Newman Joseph BolchevikCommunismConspiracyJewRevolutionUnited States

 Author : Newman Joseph
 Title : Communism and the New Left What they're up to now
 Year : 1969

 Link download : Newman_Joseph_-_Communism_and_the_New_Left.zip

 Introduction. There is considerable confusion in the United States about the different groups which make up the far left, old and new. This is due to a number of factors. First there is the Communist Party-U.S.A., ever-loyal to Soviet Russia. This aged party realizes it cannot survive as a powerful influence unless it enters into the stream of the younger forces of the so-called "New Left." Hence its members may be found in the ranks of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), one of the major groups of the New Left. However, most youthful members of the New Left consider the Russians and their American followers to be "square" and "old hat"-products of a Soviet society which has gone soft and "bourgeois," not so different, in their opinion, from the United States. The radical students themselves-described by one professor as "the spoiled children of the consumer society"are another source of seeming contradiction. ...


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The hotspots will give tourists and residents alike the chance to use free public Wi-Fi in popular areas.
The EU has inked a deal to launch public Wi-Fi across member countries and give residents and tourists access to free Internet access in public areas.
The European Commission revealed the scheme, agreed under the WiFi4EU initiative in Brussels together with the European Council and European Parliament on Monday.
ORIGINAL SOURCE: ZDNet
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It's finally, officially spring here in Texas. I'm pretty sure we won't have another cold snap, so I'm safe to pack away my heavy sweaters. Thank goodness! It's one of my favorite seasons in Texas – cool mornings and evenings, warm afternoons. Perfect for sitting on a patio with friends. Today's outfit was just right for the weather. The sweater is a great lightweight gray tunic that paired nicely with my ankle skinny jeans. The scarf added some much needed color and the shoes? Well you know how colorful shoes just make my happy…
What I wore:
Merona light gray cotton sweater: Target
Jordache ankle skinny jeans: Walmart
Scarf: Steinmart
Madden Girl turquoise pumps: DSW
Frugally yours,
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the coffee break clinic
Take a break, grab a cup of coffee.
Enjoy reading about topics you care about, from someone who cares deeply about others.
I talk about the light stuff: preventative health, trends in healthcare, mindfulness.
I talk about the heavy stuff: cancer, end of life, being a caregiver.
I am an oncology nurse and in school to become an NP. My specialty areas are cancer and adult primary care. I write with passion, genuine interest, and with back up from the literature (journals from the appropriate discipline).
I know their is a health minded community out there and I am hoping to become a part of it!
Disclaimer: This site is not intended to replace medical advice from your medical team. Please take the information provided lightly. Note that every person is unique, and some areas of discussion may not be applicable to what you are experiencing.


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Please add family rating measures to know if we can take our kids too
The Italian pit stop before leaving Cochin – 360 Degrees
Italian food is all about ingredients and it's not fussy and it's not fancy.
~Wolfgang Puck
We had two hours to kill before I caught my return flight to Dubai. A couple of weeks ago, I was in Cochin for two days to witness a really dear friend of mine walk down the aisle (and boy was she a gorgeous bride!).
It's funny how 48 hours whizzed by until my friend Mary and I were left wondering, "Well now that the wedding is over, what next?"
Our conversation lead us to a point where we had to choose between dodging the traffic while exploring Fort Cochin in a hurry and relishing a good meal with the time we had left – oh decisions, decisions!
It didn't take us too long to realize that enjoying each others company over brunch was the better route to tread on. Besides, it's less stressful too as the traffic in Cochin tends to get a tad unpredictable.
Thanks to Mary, I was introduced to this swank restaurant called 360 degrees Pizzeria in Panampilly Nagar, which is an extension of Cocoa Tree Cafe, with an Italian theme.
The delightfully retro ambiance has a way of beckoning you towards it. Every corner of this place has a story to share – especially the special tinted window.
Time unfortunately, wasn't on our side. Before we knew it we had barely an hour left and everything was beginning to seem rushed. After settling down with a steaming cuppa, we patiently waited for the food to greet us and thankfully, it didn't take too long. The waiters knew how to pan out the orders and were rather friendly too.
It was rather entertaining to watch the pizzaiolo in action as he carefully (and skilfully) put together the El Dorado pizza. This artisan base layered with Spanish chilies, chicken fajita, jalapenos (hungry yet?), mushroom and peppers was later popped into the brick oven – yes, a brick oven.
360 degrees Pizzeria passionately treads on the traditional path to cooking and they have every reason to be proud of that. You could tell that the ingredients were fresh as well.
This pizza went well with the balsamic chicken skewers that was drizzled with honey and tossed with ginger and sesame – delectable.
As simple as garlic bread may be if the consistency isn't right then it's easy to be disappointed by them. Our platter wasn't heavily coated in cheese and it had a good crunch factor to go along with it.
It's a wonder how time quickly flew by. The captivating look and feel of the interiors makes you want to stay longer.
I was left thoroughly impressed and I'm glad to see home grown concepts leaving an impact such as 360 Degrees Pizzeria. Take it from a food safety consultant – they do not take food safety lightly.
The verdict:
Ambiance and decor: Excellent
Service: Excellent
Menu presentation and design: Excellent
Food: Excellent
Value for money: Excellent
Overall dining experience: Excellent
Comestible regards,
Judy Sebastian


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A homeless man has embodied the spirit of Christmas by offering a student his last $5 so she could get a taxi to get home safely after a night out.
Dominique Harrison-Bentzen, 22, was so touched by the man's gesture of kindness, she is now spending 24 hours on the street to raise money for him to rent his own apartment.
Her campaign has been retweeted by former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown.
The British beauty queen has already raised a staggering $20,000 for the good Samaritan, who is known only as Robbie.
Harrison-Bentzen told The Mirror the homeless man stepped in to help her after she lost her ATM card during a night out in Preston, in Lancashire, England.
The University of Central Lancashire student said, "I suddenly realized that I had no money and a homeless man approached me with his only change of £3 ($5).
"He insisted I took it to pay for a taxi to make sure I got home safe."
Harrison-Bentzen, a finalist in the Miss Preston beauty contest, was so touched by his act of kindness that she ended up posting a status on Facebook in a bid to track him down to thank him.
"He has been homeless for seven months through no fault of his own and he can't get work due to having no address," Harrison-Bentzen told The Mirror.
"And I simply can't just give him the money, I have to go through the right channels. So I will be spending 24 hours through the day and night as a homeless person to understand the difficulties they face each day."
It turns out that Robbie's good turn was not just a random act of generosity — the homeless man has come to the aid of many people in Preston, returning missing wallets to pedestrians and offering his scarf to keep freezing locals warm, The Mirror reports.
Harrison-Bentzen said she didn't end up accepting Robbie's offer — but wanted to pay him back for his generosity, to her and others who have since shared their stories.


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Fifa 2009
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-FIFA 09 on the PSP scheme brings a very shrewd soccer know-how to your handheld. Powered by an overhauled animation scheme and all-new collision system—representing the large-scale innovations to the game motor in four years—FIFA 09 consigns more responsive, smart and very shrewd personal action.
Enjoy peak football activity at your own grade of proficiency with new Smart Play controls. Passionate football followers new to gaming can play like a expert, commanding only the firing and transient utilising a two-button command scheme and step-by-step mastering all of the controls as they become adept. With new intelligent play controls and an aid from the AI, gamers can discover at their own stride and still play amusing agrees with more sophisticated players.


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When Kaylee Rogers, 10, first came to her small school in Northern Ireland, the little girl with autism and ADHD was very quiet around other students and rarely spoke up in class.
Four years later, a love of music has transformed Kaylee into a confident singer now sharing her amazing voice with the world. Her show-stopping version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" at this year's holiday choir performance at Killard House Special School in Donaghadee has drawn raves from around the world.
"She was a very reserved, non-communicative, anxious child when she first came to us at 6 years old, but we noticed she always enjoyed singing in the class," Killard House principal Colin Millar told TODAY. "Our music teacher put her in major roles in the school plays, and it took off from there.
"When she sings, she just opens up into the beautiful young girl she is and shows the talent she has. It's her way of dealing with the anxiety and really just settles her down to allow her to access her learning abilities."


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Day 9 - Kuma working on the "leave it" command. Super proud of him. I can leave a highly desirable chew flip right at his feet and he won't go near it until I tell him it's okay. Such a good boy!:
Day 10 - Joe and I got to have a lunch date after one of my doctor's appointments. I introduced him to this Jewish deli and bakery in the low desert that is to.die.for. He loved it and is very picky about eating new places. I got to have a Monte Cristo, a personal favorite that is hard to find made to order (since I need it prepared without ham). It was delicious!:
Day 11 - Jadyn being silly trying to balance her stuffed tiger Raja on top of a board game box using her feet. Very proud to have captured this spontaneous moment:
Day 12 - my most unwilling subject Jake who did not want to be photographed cuddling up with his sister's blanket and pillow. I love the expression on his face:
Day 13 - loving my Kindle e-reader and case. I can't believe I wavered as to whether I would miss reading actual books and turning pages. This technology rocks:


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Readings to remember: Wisława Szymborska
When she was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1996, the award committee's citation called her the "Mozart of poetry," a woman who mixed the elegance of language with "the fury of Beethoven" and tackled serious subjects with humor. This clip shows Wisława Szymborska (2 July, 1923 – 1 February 2012) reading her poem Miłość szczęśliwa ('True love').
The Polish text and a German translation can be read here, and an English translation on this site, that offers a big archive of Szymborska translations.


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I'm low on blog material right now, so I thought I'd piggyback off of what Dicky posted this morning. (you should definitely read that first)
I've got problems with downhill racing.
Let me start by saying, I really like downhill racing. I mean, once I did a Super D on a ski hill, and I did pretty OK at the TransSylvania Enduro race-within-a-race. If I didn't live in Memphis, I'd totally try a REAL downhill race. I wouldn't get too serious about it, though, because who wants to ride a bike ONLY going downhill? I like to pedal uphill at least a few times on all of my bike rides. Only riding down the hill is kinda a waste of my time.
Unfortunately, downhill has a history of being a super "bro" sport. It attracts a bunch of off-season snowboarder bros along with guys who are more interested in monster energy drinks and scoring with snowbunnies. Because it's a totally different attitude than what I'm comfortable with, it's evolved the sport into something that isn't attractive to a toned cross-country/endurance racer like myself. Come on- smoking a bowl on the lift before your run is a natural part of the sport. Ugh.
This is what I'd rather see:
Hard core XC and Endurance racers don't need lift service. That's for people who don't train. Get on your downhill bike and pedal up that hill. Also, lose all those pads. That stuff is heavy, and it'll make you overheat when you're climbing.
But what about how hard those bikes are to pedal? I mean, they bob up and down and have all that travel, and ski hills are really big. I don't want to break every bone in my body when I crash, either, so I NEED those pads.
So? Man up, BRO.
If this sport had been started by the type of bike racer I like, it would be soooo much better because it would have evolved with equipment and people that could handle pedaling their big hit bike up a hill. In fact, the bikes would have been better built for that purpose in the first place. They'd have less travel and steeper headtube angles so they would be better going up and down. They would have never been overbuilt and kitted out with giant rotors and other silly stuff that just slows you down. They'd be a lot like those "enduro" bikes that are flooding the market right now.
Look, if you made the courses more like a cross country course and less like a downhill course, then a full on downhill bike wouldn't be necessary, and you could ride a "normal" bike that doesn't bob around so much when you pedal. Take out those huge drops and all that man-made stuff. What's the point of that stuff, anyway? With less of that, you won't need as much body armor, either.
Sure, I've never REALLY done a downhill race except for once in Arkansas, but it's because of that whole "bro" mentality that's caused the sport to be something I don't really have an interest in but feel like complaining about anyway. Those guys should take a hint from me and start training harder so they can do something other than coast down some berms wearing all that stupid gear.
Riding downhill in a competitive manner is super fun, but if I'm going to do it, it needs to be totally different.
If you're totally confused right now, go back & read the first link like I told you. If you're pissed off, then relax. It's just a joke.


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I just talked to oma on the phone. She asked if our tree was a bit like the leaning tower of Pisa. That is the perfect statement for our Christmas friend. From this day forth, until January 6, we shall call her Pisa. And hope that she stays standing as long as her namesake has ;-)
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- Jen R. (aaron-n-jen.com) said...
We have a cleaning song, too. "Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere, clean up, clean up, everybody do your share!" I can't remember where we stole it from...
- Thursday, December 18, 2008
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Type of Game: board game
Number of Players: 2 – 6
Length of Play: about 45 minutes
Age Range: 8 to adult
Release Date: 1992 (copyright date, perhaps released in 1993, not sure)
Learning Curve: Easy
Difficulty/Challenge: MediumLevel of Fun: High
This is an award winning game that should be in your closet. Our granddaughter was playing this at a younger than 8 age, and we have also played it when there were no children around.
The awards it has won include: Parent's Choice Award, Top 100 Games from Games Magazine, Mensa, Family Life's "Best Learning Toys" and probably others since I stopped keeping track.
This is a simple, roll the dice and move around the board type of game with a lot of skillful bluffing required.
There are six spy cards, each with a different nationality. These are mixed and randomly given, one to a player, who looks at it and keeps his identity secret. Around the board are spaces where a player may buy (either legally or on the black market) all the spy gear he needs to get to his embassy and win the game.
Each player receives a peg board that contains peg holes for all the spy gear for all of the spies. Each time the player acquires a piece of spy gear he must enter a peg in the correct hole. So all the players can see what you are collecting. Here's where the bluffing comes in. You must be careful to obtain gear from a variety of spies so as to keep the other players from finding out who you are. Because if they do identify you – you are out of the game and must surrender all your spy gear and your spy card to the player that uncovered you. If they guess wrong, however, they are out of the game and you get all their gear.
One time we were playing with the "kids" over the holidays. Dear hubby had enjoyed a martini or two more than his usual amount and after only the first or second time around the board, when there where hardly any pegs at all on anyone's board, he says to one daughter, "I think you are the Italian Spy". We were floored when it turned out she was! IF he had quit there we would all have thought he was a genius or endowed with ESP, but the next time his turn came around he said to our son-in-law, "I think you're the Italian Spy!" At which instant we all dissolved into gales of laughter – at his expense.
The original version of the game had different art work than the one now available. Its more spy-noir-ish (if that can be a word) and a lot COOLER. But the play is identical and at the bottom line – the play's the thing.


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The Islamic World Peace Forum (IWPF) takes an exclusive interview whit Haji Ilgar Ibrahimoglu,( the imam of "Juma" mosque in Icheri-sheher, the chairman of DEVAMM Centre for Protection of Conscience and Persuasion Freedom, President of the International Religious Liberty Association)and Dr Zafar Bangash, Islamic movement journalist and commentator in Toronto, Canada and the Director of the Institute of Contemporary Islamic Thought (ICIT).
The air strikes also destroyed public and residential areas, historical and religious monuments, schools, hospitals, and many economic infrastructures. Even the food consignments have been attacked by Saudi fighters. As you are already aware, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has added the Saudi-led coalition to an annual blacklist of countries and armed groups that have violated children's rights in conflict for "killing and maiming" children in Yemen. According to a UN report, the Saudi-led military coalition is responsible for 60 percent of the total number of children killed or wounded in Yemen during the current year. During the attacks of the coalition forces 510 children have been killed and 67 maimed. According to the same report, the Saudi-led coalition is responsible for half of the attacks on schools and hospitals in Yemen.
The Islamic World Peace Forum (IWPF) has always endeavored to preserve human values, peace and justice in the region and the world. , Dr. Davoud Ameri, the Secretary General of the IWPF All global humanitarian organizations are earnestly asked to collectively support the rights of the people of Yemen against the Saudi Arabia's aggressions and war crimes to really safeguard world peace and security.
The Islamic World Peace Forum (IWPF) takes an exclusive interview whit Haji Ilgar Ibrahimoglu,( the imam of "Juma" mosque in Icheri-sheher, the chairman of DEVAMM Centre for Protection of Conscience and Persuasion Freedom, President of the International Religious Liberty Association)and Dr Zafar Bangash, Islamic movement journalist and commentator in Toronto, Canada and the Director of the Institute of Contemporary Islamic Thought (ICIT).
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IWPF: Why the United Nations, despite slamming Saudi Arabia for its war crimes, does not take a serious action to prevent their war crimes?
Haji Ilgar Ibrahimoglu: Notwithstanding the importance of UN role, unfortunately we have to state the fact that such important organization has failed to achieve the status and format, which it is intended in essence. Therefore all efforts must be aimed to on improvement of the organization's structure, in particular the Security Council. So, what we see today in Yemen actually is not the first time. Such approach we have observed and still see in case of occupation of Palestine and Karabakh.
Furthermore, UN heavily depends on the United States. And Saudi Arabia, along with the Israeli regime, is built in the United States policy as Middle East gendarme. And the fact that the UN began to criticize Saud indicates two points: first, the level of Saudi militarism's crimes reached so huge critical point when not responding is very difficult; second, Saudi's ruling top is trying to play its own set, and now the "suzerain" decided to slightly punish its "vassal".
Zafar Bangash: Unfortunately, the United Nations is not an independent body. It is beholden to big powers and the UN Secretary General often surrenders to the demands of these powers. This is again demonstrated in the case of Saudi war crimes that have been confirmed by the UN's own report yet it is unable to take any action against the Saudi regime because of Saudi threats to withhold funding to various UN projects.
IWPF: Isn't it time for the UN Security Council to send the Saudi Arabian case to the International Criminal Court?
Haji Ilgar Ibrahimoglu: Certainly it would be the correct decision. But today's reality demonstrates that is not realistic. Everything depends on international community's position. It is important to highlight two vectors: democratic forces of West, first of all, human rights movements and individual parliament members, mass media; then community of Muslim countries; in the second category, unfortunately, there is huge disunity, discord, contradiction. Mainly it is a consequence of pro-imperial and pro-Israeli policies leaded by number of Muslim countries, and takfiri virus that has entered into the body of Ummah.
Zafar Bangash: Absolutely. The Saudi regime should be charged with war crimes at the International Criminal Court. Bu the UN Security Council will not do it because the majority of veto-wielding members—the US, Britain and France—are close allies of Saudi Arabia. They protect this terrible regime for their own interests. They sacrifice principles for personal interests.
IWPF: Why are the Western countries, particularly the United States, silent vis-à-vis the Saudi crimes and even support this country by sending weapons to them?
Haji Ilgar Ibrahimoglu: This is one of double standards demonstration. And it is not the first time when international community is watching such attitude. And, as noted above, Saudi built into the US Middle East policy, and mainly performs the functions that defined by US for them.
Zafar Bangash: Western regimes will not take any action against the Saudi regime they make money by selling the kingdom billions of dollars in weapons. France has contracts worth $12 billion; Britain has $20 billion in weapon sales while the US has $60 billion contract and more are in the pipeline to supply weapons to the medieval kingdom. When such vast sums are involved, the rights of the Yemeni children and people are considered dispensable.
IWPF: How can the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) and other Islamic organizations help the settlement of this crisis?
Haji Ilgar Ibrahimoglu; Unfortunately the OIC has become a body that promotes impunity behavior of Saudi regime. And this is a serious crisis for whole Muslim world. It is necessary to carry out large-scale educational work in regard Muslim community, in order to have some positive developments.
Zafar Bangash: Unfortunately the Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) is not a serious body. Since its inception, it has not achieved anything. Instead of fostering cooperation, as its name suggests, the OIC has been used by some member-States to sow divisions. Since the Saudi regime exercises much clout in this organization, it has literally been reduced to a mouthpiece of the medieval kingdom. Since the Saudi regime is the main culprit in the crimes being perpetrated against the innocent people of Yemen, the OIC will not take any action.
As for other Islamic organizations, there aren't any at the international level that one can point to that can play any effective role. This unfortunately reflects the sad state of affairs of the Muslim world.
IWPF: What role should the Muslim elites and ulama (scholars) play regarding this crisis?
Haji Ilgar Ibrahimoglu: We are in a world where new world order geometry is in process of forming. Islamic world should be at the forefront of this process, and strive to create a new Islamic civilization. Many of the problems, including the problem of Yemen occupation will be resolved from this viewpoint.
Zafar Bangash: The Muslim elites and ulama (scholars) have a very important role to play in this regard. In any crisis, the first thing is to create proper awareness of the situation. If the Muslim elites and ulama play their proper role, they would be able to make a major contribution to creating awareness about the injustices being perpetrated by the Saudi regime. Killing innocent people is expressly forbidden in Islam (Al-Qur'an; 5:32). The Qur'an also emphasizes upholding justice in all circumstances (5:08).
Based on these Qur'anic injunctions, the Muslim elites and ulama can be very effective in stopping atrocities against innocent Muslims. If the perpetrators do not desist from such actions, then Allah commands the committed Muslims to fight against the aggressors (49:09).


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In Research commissioned by www.allaboutlife.com.au 54% of Australians - both believers and non-believers - ranked Jesus as the number one most influential person in history. He beat Albert Einstein - who came in at second place (16%) - and Charles Darwin, third at 9%.
Approximately 5 in 6 (83%) said Jesus was a real figure from history.
Of those who ranked Jesus top, 43% believed he had miraculous powers, and that he was the son of God. It seems Australia still has faith: 2 out of 5 Australians stated they practice a religion and only 27% said they didn't believe in a God or universal power of any sort.
1 in 10 (10%) thought that if Jesus returned today he would be unemployed.
While the majority of Australians don't practice a religion (60%), nearly 3 in 5 (57%) pray at various times during their lives with over a third (36%) praying to God.
Of those who pray the regularity varies dramatically, with 29% praying daily. 19% are part-time prayers, praying just several times a year.
The most common situations for prayer are when people are faced with challenging times (36%) or when a loved one has fallen ill (34%). However over 1 in 3 Australians also pray when they're thankful for something good that has happened (34%)
Surprisingly Gen Y proved the most traditional generation when it comes to praying, choosing traditional methods of prayer practices such as closing eyes, placing hands together and bowing heads, which were most common amongst young adults.
3 in 5 have no particular rules for their praying. This tendency increases with age. Older Australians (aged 64+) are the most likely to have no particular rules for their prayer.
* 63% of Australians turn to their partners/spouse for help and emotional support and half of Australians turn to other family
* Nearly half (49%) of Australians turn to their friends
* Nearly a third (28%) of Australians turn to God in their time of need, while 15% turn to Jesus
* The web offers the least support with only 6% of Australians turning to online friends and social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter
* Only 4% turn to the Internet to consult with sites such as Google.
Daniel Willis, co-founder of Jesus: All About Life, commented, "This research gives a great insight into people's beliefs about Jesus and their faith today. The fact that Jesus is revealed to be the most influential figure in history shows his message is as relevant today as it was 2000 years ago and people still look to him as source of inspiration.
"While not all Australians follow a religion this research reveals that many people still pray expecting an answer and especially turn to others and faith when experiencing tough times and are in need of support.
"It is surprising that Gen Y appear to be more traditional, returning to the values and practices of their grandparent's generation to help them in times of uncertainty."


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My dream of becoming a mother continues to be a dream. My journey continues after my first TAC pregnancy loss...
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
My husband thinks I'm obsessing about becoming pregnant. He thinks it'll happen in God's time. Which I believe, but than on the other hand, I can't help but to be excited, knowing that I will be able to carry a baby full term because of my bionic cervix and knowing I will have a normal pregnancy "hopefully" without any bed rest makes me even more anxious. I agree with him, I do believe I'm obsessing over becoming pregnant. When a women has lost a baby or have lost multiple babies something you've always wanted, yes it would become an obsession for you too fulfill.
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I guess it's time for me to blog again. Losing my last post really took it out of me. Usually I'm better about saving things as I write. I guess that one just wasn't meant to be seen. Anyway...back to today.
I think I have some survivor's guilt when it comes to suicide. I've been hospitalized twice because I was suicidal, and there are multiple times in my life that I should've died, either from attempted suicide or from indifference. Many nights I didn't exactly want to die, but I really didn't care if I lived to see the next morning, and I acted accordingly. It scares me because I don't know why I lived. It definitely wasn't because of something I did. Some say it was because my higher power was there. I think that's probably true, but at the same time what does that say about people who do successfully carry out suicide? Does god not care for them as much? No, I can't believe that. I know I didn't do anything back then that made me "deserve" to be alive. Not that people should necessarily earn their right to live or anything, but I brought a lot of pain to the world back in my suicidal days, and I hadn't done much of anything to help anyone. My net impact wasn't positive!
So then you have someone like Robin Williams. Well loved by so, so many. It seems like the whole world is in mourning today. From what I've read and seen he was well loved off screen too. He admits he did a lot he's not proud of during his active addiction, but it seems like he was a genuinely good guy. So the response I have inside is hard to put words to. When I was suicidal, I was some dumb kid living on the streets (or close to it). Had I been successful, very few people would've noticed me gone, and their thoughts of me would not have lasted long. So, if there were some sort of world quota for suicide, it would make sense to get rid of me, rather than him. That said, I was a kid with nothing. From outside appearances, he had everything. Money, fame, family, friends, etc.
I know firsthand that it isn't that outside stuff that leads a person to suicide. It's way bigger than that. You have to feel so completely empty inside that you can't imagine continuing on. It is a depth of pain that is truly inexplicable and goes way beyond just whether or not things are going well in your life at the moment. This last time that I was hospitalized, I knew people cared, and honestly I was angry at them for caring. In my mind, they were keeping me from reaching that final peace. I thought often, "Why couldn't I have just died when I was truly unknown?" There were times when literally no one would've noticed me missing for a long time, if at all. Also, no matter how much people cared about me, I still genuinely believed they'd be better off without me. I can't really explain it because it isn't logical. But I knew I hurt so badly that I couldn't possibly be a benefit to anyone else. "They'll see, once I'm gone it will be better." I was so, so blinded by pain. I wanted the people around me to see that all I could possibly bring to the world was pain.
I tried to get help but was constantly blocked from it...first by pride, then by money and resources. It amazes me to hear of a celebrity suicide because they literally have access to any resource they could possibly want. All the therapy, all the inpatient rehab, all the whatever. It's at their fingertips. Of course they also have the constant judgment that follows. It makes national news if they go to any one of those places. I can't imagine if my life had been so on display when I was in such a dark place. In the case of Robin Williams, it kills me to know that he was seen by so many, and yet no one could reach out in the way that he needed to bring him out of where he was trapped. I don't blame anyone around him, nor do I blame him. Depression is terrifyingly sneaky and stealth. I just wish, as I know everyone does, that it could've been different. I wish he could've felt the love that the world has for him. I guess this all goes to show that even the biggest names are far from immune. Sometimes I think it's worse for them. The better you look on the outside, the more you're judged for how you feel inside. If things are going well in your life, you're expected to be happy. You're a comedian, you're expected not to be sad. I imagine it was that much harder for him than it was for me to admit he needed help, even though he had the resources available.
Last thing...he checked himself into rehab just a couple of months ago...not because he was drinking or using again, but because of mental illness. So even with inpatient treatment, he couldn't defeat whatever it was that was going on in his head. Obviously no one but him can know for sure...but from what I can see, he did everything right and depression still won! That's so scary to me! People want to blame those that kill themselves or attempt to....talking about how selfish they are. But in my own experience, and with every suicidal or formerly suicidal person i've spoken to, they've lost touch with the ability to feel connected to others. They can't grasp how their death will impact anyone. But it's not that they're not thinking of others. These people who want to blame the depressed person love to say, "Well they should've done ______." But sometimes I don't think anyone knows the answer to what they should actually do. He sought intensive inpatient help, so clearly he talked to people and I can only assume (hope) got medication. He didn't go back to his addictions (as far as I know). He tried to handle it the right way, and it still got the best of him.
Of course it's sad when the celebrities (or anyone) that have a long history of drug use eventually overdose, but at the same time it's almost expected. I know how hard it is to get sober....but ultimately it is a choice whether to take action. And addicts know that choosing to continue to use will eventually lead to death. But when someone gets sober and stays sober, seeks help for their mental illness, and still can't get through it....that's both terrifying and tragic. Is there really nothing that can protect one from severe depression?
Had I died when I'd wanted to, obviously I know the reaction wouldn't have been as big as this one is....but I'm feeling so strongly about Robin Williams and I've never actually met him. I can't imagine what I would've put those who cared about me through. Even though obviously I didn't succeed, it still pains me to think how close I came to hurting so many. I wish there was some way that I could take it back, even though many that are close to me have no idea how close I came. I also think of the people I know now. Even though I struggle to believe that people actually like me, today I know I have a place in the world and a meaningful impact. Had I died back then, that impact wouldn't have happened. It just feels like there's this balance in the world, and something like suicide throws it off so badly. Maybe it really was just his time to go. I don't know if it will ever make sense. But I am so overwhelmed with grief, sadness, and guilt right now that it's hard to even function. I want it to make sense, and I don't think it ever will.
I really am grateful to be alive, even though lately I at times have been struggling to show it. I really am trying to live today in a way that shows that gratitude.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
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- AnonymousDecember 23, 2014 at 1:29 AM
Hi Riverbird! I hear you. I have felt the same way that everyone would be better off without me. I learned something new about my loss of connection. I have no money for therapy either. And I now understand that it's the emptiness inside that I'm feeling. My partner wants me to get better. It's really hard though. But, just a moment ago my kitten jumped up to support me. I'm grateful for her and for your sharing. You've helped me tonight. Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
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Additional Challenges
Increasing the Ratio of Tenure-Track Faculty, $42 Million
For several years, the CSU has been faced with enrollment challenges that significantly exceeded enrollment growth funding provided by the state. To accommodate this student demand for access, campuses have employed a number of faculty members on a one-time and temporary basis to enroll as many students as reasonably possible while maintaining the quality and integrity of CSU academic programs. Hiring temporary faculty to address undergraduate course demand and increasing admissions of first-time freshmen as a proportionate share of new enrollment growth has helped the CSU manage this increased enrollment.
In May 2001, the state legislature identified this reliance on temporary faculty, as opposed to permanent (tenured and tenure-track) faculty, in institutions of higher education to assist with meeting the challenge of student access demand (ACR 73). ACR 73 identified serious concern within the legislature and at the CSU over the increasing reliance on temporary faculty, as opposed to permanent (tenured and tenure-track) faculty, in institutions of higher education. There is growing alarm that recent hiring trends in higher education, necessitated by recovery from prior-year budget deficiencies, competitive salary lags, increasing student demand, and limited enrollment growth funding support, upsets an appropriate balance between tenured/tenure-track faculty and lecturer faculty. The trend is important because tenured and tenure-track faculty bear the primary responsibility for student advising, program development and revision, and participation in shared governance. When the proportion of tenured/tenure-track faculty declines within the CSU, the quality of these efforts also wanes.
In furtherance of these and other efforts, as well as the continuing concerns raised by the legislature in 2001, the 2009/10 CSU budget plan includes a request for $42 million to implement the first phase of the eight-year comprehensive effort to increase the percentage of tenured and tenure-track faculty.
|Improved Current Employees Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Ratio
|Increase Percentage of Tenured/Tenured-Track Faculty
|First-Year Cost to Improve CSU Student Faculty Ratio to 18:1
The CSUs most recently available data indicate that lecturers make up more than one-third of the total full-time equivalent faculty (FTEF) positions in the system. Lecturers account for a smaller percentage of the total FTEF because the CSU employs most lecturers on a part-time basis. Lecturers made up 27.7 percent of the faculty FTEF in 1984. By fall 2004, lecturers had grown to represent 34 percent of the total FTEF. Despite CSU efforts and adoption of ACR 73, state budget reductions, and unfunded enrollment demand have resulted in an increase in the number of lecturers to approximately 37 percent of CSU full-time equivalent faculty.
The data clearly indicate that the number of CSU lecturers has grown significantly over the last two decades, whereas the number of tenured and tenure-track faculty has remained nearly constant. It is estimated that lecturers now deliver over one-half of all the instruction (in terms of student credit units earned) offered by the CSU. Lecturers are dedicated professionals and skilled teachers who offer expert instruction and have proven their abilities through years of service to CSU students. However, the CSU implementation working group recognized that the nature of lecturers employment relationship with the university results in a series of problems that negatively impact the quality of the overall educational experience offered by the CSU. These concerns grow more acute as the proportion of lecturers employed by the CSU rises. The CSUs goal is to achieve a proportion of 75 percent full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty over eight years without jeopardizing the employment status of current lecturers. The CSU anticipates that many of the lecturers currently employed will apply for and possess the qualifications to compete successfully in the national searches conducted by the CSU. Even if this did not happen, the decline in lecturer FTEF can be accommodated by attrition and will not require layoffs.
Given the difficulty of attracting new faculty to CSU campuses in many parts of the state, the eight-year plan was believed to be challenging, but achievable. It identified the need to conduct from 1,800 to 2,000 faculty searches per year over the eight-year period. With adequate funding, the plan was structured to achieve an annual increase of 1.5 percent in the tenured/tenure-track faculty percentage and an annual decrease in the student faculty ratio (SFR) of approximately 0.15 per year.


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The ice around the Alexandria area continues to get thicker by the day and over all the ice is in excellent shape. There is around 18"-24" of quality ice across the Alexandria lakes area. There is little to no snow on the ice, so getting around is not a problem.
The walleye fishing is getting to be a bit more hit and miss than it has been before, but still very productive. We are catching some very nice fish and they can be very aggressive at times. As always, the best time to fish walleye is in the low light time periods. A good indicator as to when the walleye are going to start showing up is to watch the perch. During the day the perch will be nearly everywhere. Most times the perch will not leave your hole until the walleye start to move in at low light. Once the perch are gone you have to be ready because the walleye will show up quick and may leave just as fast. Sometimes the walleye will come through all night long and other days they will only be around for 10-15 minutes in the morning and evening. Fishing during these bite windows will drastically increase your odds of a successful outing.
The panfish bite is fairly strong as well, but it will only get better as we progress towards the spring season. People are catching a good number of crappie and sunfish. The Le Homme Dieu chain seems to be a favorite around the area as of late.
As always if you have any specific questions feel free to email me. Good luck and get out on the ice!


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Several hours later, Robert, Edgar, Leto, and Crash regain control of their senses, and they take a moment to compare notes about what they just experienced. While most of it seemed a nonsensical jumble, a handful of images stand out – a monochromatic tower, a vast dark expanse, a vibrant lagoon, all on a heretofore unknown miasma-free continent to the North. As Crash rubs his sore shoulder, he feels something that wasn't there before: a crystal brand. They thus realize they've become Shards, and in typical Shard fashion have no idea what exactly they're expected to do; however, it clearly has something to do with the northern continent, so northward it is.
First, however, they must make it to Edgar's docks in the Working Center. The party weaves in and out of corporate districts, attempting to avoid drawing attention as while the skies ominously darken. They make it about two-thirds of the way to the docks before being halted by White Shroud security. Apparently there is now an open bounty on all three of them (they lost Leto at some point), and they are ordered to submit or be subdued. Naturally, they fight, but the Shrouds are more competent than the Briars the party previously fought, and the battle gradually goes south. That is, until Scorpion mercenaries show up on nearby rooftops, armed with crossbows and portable ballistas. Harsh words are exchanged, and the dwarves begin taking potshots at both the party and the Shrouds, with the party slipping away in the confusion.
Leto had broken off when she felt her handler from the Crystal Seekers following her. She discovered he was quite unhappy that she had violated her original contract to bring in Robert, damaging the Seeker's reputation, and that she had turned her back on him and her employers. Though there is a brief and disjointed verbal confrontation, the merc refuses to raise a sword to her, instead advising Leto to skip town before he's hired to take her out.
The party, minus Leto, makes it to the docks without any further incident, only to find a Mountie contingent laying in wait between them and Edgar's ships. The storm chooses this moment to break, and lightning strikes the ground in between the two sides, leaving behind a certain individual. The Mounties order him to stand down, but he only shrugs and lights a cigarette; as he does so, the Axis River briefly overflows its banks and the entire contingent is swept into the water. He reveals himself to be Ioren, an emissary of Gaia tasked to follow them and see what happens. The party starts to question him, but when they receive rambles instead of answers they wisely stop, and board the Hades Executioner, one of Edgar's fishing vessels.
As they do so, they hear several distressed "kweh"'s in a nearby alley, followed by silence, followed by Leto dragging a dead Mounty chocobo behind her, which she affixes like a figurehead on the Executioner despite Edgar's protests.
The group sets sail up the Axis River, with Mounty patrols following them along the banks but taking no action. They make it to the ocean before they are ambushed by a Deepwater Horizon boarding team, rising from the ocean like water spirits. They manage to dispatch the lieutenant and fend of the rest with the help of their mysterious new companion, but with the fighting over they discover a pair of Scorpion vessels have closed in on them, almost within ballista range. Ioren swims over and gives them a gentle push; both vessels are rushed well back into the River.
With their pursuit forestalled, and the storm finally dissipating, the party sets sail for a place which, until recently, they didn't even know exist, and that they have no idea how to reach. Rest assured, Ioren tells them, they'll end up wherever Gaia may take them.


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Hey folks !!! This was an awesome weekend - I had a blast! I had a lot of plans and ideas- but not too many actually happened- but that is okay- becasue I had a great experience and learned a lot and had a blast!
First off- I wanna thank Jason Hignite and Nicole Watson for helping me get into this amazing event- and for seeing an even like this from a whole other perspective that I had never done before! I got to help! I got to be a "yellow shirt" for two days- and from time to time - be the door dude at the screening room! THANK YOU GUYS FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AND FOR EVERYTHING THIS WEEKEND- YOU GUYS AND THE HH CREW ROCKED THE WEEKEND
Yes- folks I got to work it a bit! That actually was fun- believe it or not, it wasn't hard work , but it was tiring. I even from time to time was able to see folks out and about who saw me as staff and I got to take them to rooms, show them where things were and I met and interacted with some awesome folks! I can honestly say- I have yet to meet anyone at any con that wasn't nice, kind cool or something good- no one thus far who was rude or a jerk! Great folks at these horror cons!!!!
I didn't get as many interviews done as I wanted- some I still owe folks- some I got set up to do as podcasts soon to talk about HH and the whole weekend! So a little teaser of what to expect - Toe Tag crew , Athena Prychodko , Steve Goltz and Kevin Sommerfield (the folks who made Teddy), Jerem Morrow (comic artist extraordinaire).
I did get to get a photo with Lance Henrikson - he is so cool- he has always been one of my favs and my goal was to at least get a photo op and I did ! Wasnt able to really see the wonderful Linda Hamilton or Edward Furlong , nor Michael Beihn ( his line was about as long as it is from Indy to Chicago- the dude has massive line!!). I did get some little far away shots lol- and one or two of Elvira aka Cassandra Peterson ( and I stole a few from others photo albums!).
There were some awesome vendors- lots of mask makers ,see my photos on Facebook! There are some majorly incredible artists out there!Speaking of artists- I got a photo op with Glenn Hetrick from Scyfy's Face Off- he was really cool and very intense!
The guests were cool- Anthony Michael Hall couldnt make it, got a movie ! The Monster Squad dudes were there - cool!!! A genius of make up effects from Scyfys Face Off Glenn Hetrick was there and folks were digging him and I even got a photo op!! Ken Foree and CJ Graham ( Jason 6 ),the Chioda Brothers - and geeez- so many more - just see the site (http://www.horrorhoundweekend.com/shows/201209/default.shtml)
Some folks to check out- the Werepups folks- these werepups were so awesome- looked absolutely REAL!! Aesthetic Remains was a cool booth !Remember those projects where you would pin moths and insects to a board for class???? Well imagine glassed coverd frames with bats , scorpions , centipedes , spiders etc- they were cool- I believe the artist does a lot more then just that (jewelry and head pieces etc!). So many cool vendors
I also was able to view only 2 films- short one hehehe - but they were awes om , one from France called Babysitting , hmmmm, these children are from hell hahaha- and one called Teddy ! Teddy was a homage to old school slashers- everything they all had in common tossed into a homage for a short film and was funny and just cool! (stay tuned for an interview from the makers!!!)
I met some awesome folks- got to see folks I have known on Facebook and never got to meet- now- in person- we met- and some- new folks who turned into awesome folks and new friends ! Friends- if you have never gone to a horror con , go sometime , they are so fun , and the people are wonderful , and a sense of family ( all us horror freaks gotta stick together) . I have now been to 4 and have not ever had a moment of "bad" ! So my friends , FB and new con friends alike- TY for being so wonderful - thank you for being who you are- and for being my friends! So heres to you- Brittany Smith , Athena Prychodko , The awesome Toe Tag family (Fred , Shelby and Jerami), Angela Denton , The Crossbearer folks (Adam , Natalie and Kacie) ,Kitsie Duncan , Laura Champion ,Katie Deerest my demon and vodka sharing friend,and my own personal con stalker aka Wonder Woman (you rock Vicki)
So- I could go on and on- but I wanted to share a little bit here about it- and I want to say I had a great time , even with the asshats who kept pulling the fire alarm (6 times) Saturday- boy was everyone in a hurry to leave lol haaa NOT!!!! We all would have burned to death and the CSI folks would have had a field day with the people if there was a fire lol !! It was great- I really enjoyed myself and cannot wait til the nest one!
Oh and by the way- it made our local news WRTV 6- (http://www.theindychannel.com/slideshow/news/31420833/detail.html?qs=1;s=1;p=news&dm=ss&tn=b)
The HORRORFYING BLOG is back ! Revamped , well kinda , and hopefully improved ! Lots of the same but expanded to do more ! Podcasts , music ( mainly 80s), film ( mainly horror), but who know s what else you will see ! What burr gets under my saddle will be shared with you all ! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lost-in-the-80s-music-and-horror-new-and-old/262792100447373?ref=ts&fref=ts
Sunday, September 9, 2012
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April ~ Canada & Belize
Lindsay Van Cleave
This Canadian bride was not getting married once, but twice. She was having a ceremony in Canada and then again in Belize later in the month. I designed two different bridal looks for the two ceremonies.
For her ceremony in Canada she wore a custom vintage rhinestone brooch bracelet with ivory freshwater pearls. Her maid of honor wore a complementing custom vintage rhinestone brooch bracelet with grey freshwater pearls. Each bridesmaid wore a grey freshwater three strand bracelet.
For her ceremony in Belize I designed a more organic five strand grey freshwater pearl bracelet to compliment the more relaxed feel of this day.


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Friday, September 24, 2010
Snapshot of a Saturday
5:00 AM. That's when my alarm will go off tomorrow. I'll roll out of bed, do some push-ups and sit-ups, then get ready to head out the door. Yay! I get to sleep in--my alarm usually goes off at 4:30 AM!
At 6:30 AM we are having a team photo taken before our Saturday workout. We will all be in our white Team-in-Training shirts . . . smiling . . . happy to be up . . . happy to be alive . . . happy to be giving.
After the photo, we will begin our workout. The schedule says 7-8 miles--last Saturday it was ten. I ran 3-4 of the ten miles and power-walked the rest (no strolling allowed!). I can't run ten miles without walking yet, but I'm working on it!
This Saturday, we have a car wash following the workout, so we need to finish with enough time to get to the car wash location. I'll be washing cars tomorrow (including my own because it sorely needs it!)! The weather is supposed to be in the 90s--I'm sure we will be spraying each other with the hoses while we are washing the cars! I can't wait--after a stressful work week, a hard workout with such a positive group of people is just what I need!
After the car wash, I'll head home and work on BSC stuff for a few hours before going to Mass. This is a busy time for me at work, and I have project deadlines to meet. I'll get a break on Sunday though--meeting up with a Portland friend in San Francisco at the Dragon Boat Festival!
I love training with the team, but it isn't easy. My feet hurt and are blistered and calloused--even a French pedicure won't help! On Sunday after the ten mile run/walk, my entire body was sore, and my left leg was bleeding where the seam from my running shorts had rubbed--I ran through that. Clothes don't rub noticeably during a two mile run--running long distances requires attention to clothing details!
There's no team workout next Saturday. Instead, I'll be volunteering in preparation for the Urban Cow Half-Marathon, and on Sunday, I'll be running in it. Don't bother checking my time--I'm not very fast, yet!
Soon October 17 will be here, and I'll be running in the Nike Marathon in San Francisco--I can't wait! This has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me--I'm already looking forward to the next one!
Join me in raising funds to fight cancer: Running for a Cure
Don't forget--I'll run with purple hair if I reach my goal of $2400 by October 1st! Together, we are making a difference!
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For if it be joyous to convert, how afflicting to harden, by our ministry!--specially in the fear, that the more lively the energy for conversion, in the same proportion is its influence for judicial condemnation.As I've meditated on this truth throughout the day today, I have found myself at times extremely excited to preach, and extremely burdened for those who continue to rebel against the Sovereign and Just God.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Ministry of the Word Draws and Hardens
Many people love the aspect of the ministry of the Word that draws people closer to the Lord. I love that! It's the greatest pleasure in preaching/teaching to know that the Lord is using what you teach through His Word to draw many unto Him. However, the ministry of the Word also pushes others away. For those who do not believe, it serves to harden their hearts towards the Lord. I have meditated on this one sentence from Charles Bridges:
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Monday, December 20, 2010
Box on top of Box on top of Box
Today and tomorrow I will be sharing with you the last of my trade show projects for this year. This is the first of two stacks of hat boxes that I made. The boxes were your run of the mill paper mache containers from Michaels. Because the larger containers could not be covered in 12x12 sheets I used parent sheet cuts to prevent myself from having to deal with messy seams. Parent sheets are extra large cuts of paper (the size the mills cut before chopping it down to 12x12 for retail) and they are super fun to work with as they expand your options considerably.
The top white box is really a combination of punches that I cut and pieced to make the art deco flourish. I used a scallop punch for the lid border strip and then used the same punch again to get the tiny circles in tan for the flourish embellishment.
The middle mettallic blue box is covered in 3/4 inch ovals I cut with my Cricut and a paper bow I made using two strips of paper.
The bottom pink box is my favorite. I actually used the spiral ornament die from Sizzix to make the rolled flowers. It was a super quick method for making so many and making them somewhat uniform in size. I ran the spirals through the Cuttlebug in a flourish embossing folder and then inked them for a bit of interest. I punched a number of five petal flowers out and cut them apart for the green leaves. The pattern on the pink portion of the box was created by crossing 1/8 pink strips. I used the canvas textured side of the cardstock for the base of the bottom box and the smooth side of the paper for the strips for added contrast. I then glued the pearls on by hand.
On all of the hatboxes I used a combination of red line tape and Beacon Adhesives to get everything to stay together.
Now that the boxes are done their trade show duties I think I will fill them with something yummy and give them to the girls' teachers for holiday gifts with a nice ribbon and bow on top.
Thanks for looking,
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Mosaic Private Sanctuary
Hidden amongst a grove of ancient milkwoods, discover a place where time stands still. A place for contemplation and adventure. Tucked away near picturesque Stanford, Mosaic is the Cape's answer to the luxury African sanctuary lodge.
Lose yourself somewhere between ocean, lagoon and the glistening Overberg mountains. Like its name suggests, this 1,000-hectare property offers the fortunate few a truly multifaceted guest experience. After a spot of bird watching from the seclusion of your verandah, head down the board-walk for a hearty breakfast in the intimate dining room. Amongst the continental options, expect freshly baked muffins, farm butter, sumptuous fruit platters and home-made jams. Hot fare is prepared to order and, as with all meals, is made with love – built around fresh, seasonal and regionally sourced ingredients.
Daytime activities here vary from kayaking and quad biking for the more active to relaxing lagoon cruises and sundowners along the secluded 16km Walker Bay Beach coastline adjacent to Mosaic. You may also be fortunate enough to spot an endangered caracal on your way down to the historical and beautifully restored "Spookhuis". Stories are often shared back at the lapa where the heated pool offers another vantage from which to survey the lagoon and keep an eye on the prolific local bird population. Return to your suite in the evening down boardwalks.
The five units are generously proportioned under high thatch roofs and each boasts its own private slice of Mosaic's breathtaking views. Foldaway glass doors allow guests to take full advantage day and night. Beds are soft and comfortable and baths are large enough to accommodate two as are the outdoor showers. We'd recommend ordering a bottle of local wine to sip in the privacy of your suite too…best served under the glorious expanse of the star-filled South African sky.
Mosaic Private Sanctuary – More Info
As the name suggests, Mosaic offers the most multifaceted experience in the area with 1000 hectares of conservation land and over 3 km of frontage on the beautiful Hermanus Lagoon. Activities at Mosaic include being immersed in awesome fynbos flowers and bird-life of the Cape Floral Kingdom, lagoon cruises, stunning beaches, fascinating marine life and some of the world's most beautiful wine lands. This is topped off with warm smiling staff serving fresh cuisine paired with delicious South African wine. Mosaic is also centrally located to whale watching, marine tours, shark cage diving and exploring the Overberg Wine Region, and the perfect location for nature and activity lovers.
For the ultimate private getaway, LAGOON LODGE captures the essence of tranquillity with just five safari style suites woven into an ancient milkwood grove. A pampered stay here is all-inclusive of meals, adventure activities and house beverages/wine/beer/spirits. Relaxing massage, skin and nail treatments can be indulged in at the Mosaic Rain Spa (either indoor or outdoor), using organic Rain Africa products (additional charges apply).
After a touch of bird watching from a secluded verandah, head down the board-walks under a canopy of trees to the heated plunge pool overlooking the mountains and lagoon, where favourite water birds can be spotted. Drinks and meals are shared outdoors or in the dining room by a fireplace that will warm one's soul.
The cuisine at Mosaic is fresh, delicious and the creative mastery of our chef, our baker, our gardener, and local producers. Breakfast is a hearty fare with freshly baked muffins, home-made jams, fresh fruit and a hot meal. Lunch is served gourmet picnic style outdoors or around blazing fires when there is a chill in the air. Sumptuous dinners are prepared by the chef and built around organic vegetables from the garden and local seasonal ingredients…and best paired with fine South African wine from the Mosaic cellar!
And as evening falls, exquisite colours of the sun setting over the lagoon and the glorious expanse of the star-filled South African sky are witnessed.
Mosaic offers 5 safari-style lodges.
- Lagoon Lodge (all Inclusive) – Luxury Suite which sleeps 2 – king bed or 2 singles. Large bathtub, outdoor shower, and private deck. Includes all meals, welcome drink, house beverages/wine/beer/spirits, Mosaic activities, and free wireless internet.
- Lagoon Lodge Family (all Inclusive) – Luxury Suite which sleeps 2 Adults and 2 small children – king bed or 2 singles. Large bathtub, outdoor shower, and private deck. Includes all meals, welcome drink, house beverages/wine/beer/spirits, Mosaic activities, and free wireless internet.
Room Facilities
- Beds under netting
- large romantic tub
- Outdoor shower
- En-suite with dressing gowns
- Wooden viewing deck
- Pure cotten linen
- Mini-bar with tea/coffee facilities
- Fireplace and heater
- Safe
- Free wireless internet
Property Facilities
- Lapa with fireplace and plunge pool overlooking a bird sanctuary with lagoon and mountain views
- 24-hours security with secure parking
- Restaurant and Bar
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Library
- Conference Centre
- Barbeque facilities
Stay is inclusive of:
- Gourmet dinner & breakfasts
- Welcome drink
- 4×4 beach trip (weather permitting; whale watching in season)
- Sunset boat cruise
- Sundowners
- Kayaking
- Guided nature walks
Mosaic Private Sanctuary – Activities
- 4 x 4 Beach Excursions
- Boat Cruises
- Lagoon & Sea Kayaking
- Quad Biking
- Whale Watching
- Bird Watching & Flora
- Shark Cage Diving
- River Cruises
- Wine Tasting Tours
- Archeological Cave Tours
- Game Drives and Game Walks
- Fishing
- Cooking Courses
Activities Upon Request Nearby
- Horse Riding
- Hang Gliding
- Golf
- Air Plane Tours
- Marine Adventures
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Helicopter transfers from Cape Town are available upon request.
Places Nearby
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Schoone Oordt
The Homestead at Oldenburg Vineyards
Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa
P.O. Box 957, Stanford, 7210, South Africa


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The Whys and Whats of Email Marketing A Summary
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|English Camp, San Juan Island
Our first stop was Garrison Bay on San Juan Island. We entered the bay on a Friday afternoon just to have a look, expecting that we may have to move on if the bay was crowded. We were surprised to find just a few boats anchored. We found a lovely spot to anchor, north of Guss Island, not far off the southern bluffs of Bell Point. We spent the afternoon exploring English Camp followed by a dingy ride around the bay. In the morning before breakfast we hiked the loop trail around Bell Point. This is a lovely trail.
|The Dingy Captain
The following morning we weighed anchor and made for Echo Bay on Sucia Island. Arriving on a Saturday afternoon, we expected that we may not be able to find a spot to anchor. Boy, were we surprised! There were plenty of spots to anchor, even close in. We spent the day hiking some of the trails on Sucia. The 2 mile Lawson Bluff trail is absolutely outstanding! We hiked it in the late afternoon and the views to the west and north are fabulous. The trail meanders from the edge of the bluff into the forest and back again. Looking down from the precipice of the bluff to the water's edge at the weathered sand stone, you can see all manner of shape and form. It makes the imagination run wild.
Sunday morning we left Echo Bay and made for Stuart Island. We turned north out of Echo bay going between Ewing Island and Clements Reef to view Lawson Bluff from the water. We also wanted to see the lighthouse on Patos Island at Alden Point. Looking at the lighthouse reminds one of the strength of the Light Keepers to be able to live in such surroundings. We transited Boundary Pass to Prevost Harbor on Stuart Island. Over one half of the Start Park mooring buoys we vacant, so we took one, just east of the park dock.
|The New School
|The Old School
From the State Park dock in Prevost Harbor, we walked a well maintained trail southwest to the county road, then northwest to the Stuart Island School. We toured the school, being fortunate enough to meet with last year's teacher of the two students that attended the school.
|The sunrise over South Pender Island
Monday morning we were underway at first light to catch the ebb tide as we made way for Port Angeles. Our trip across the Straights of Juan de Fuca was uneventful with the exception of fog on the south side of the Straight. Closed hauled on a single tack from Discovery Island to Ediz Hook with wind of (Beaufort) Force 3 to Force 4. Does it get any better than this?