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MILFORD — Wachusett's Cam Ruziak kept his playoff penchant for big hits alive on Sunday night against Milford in the Zone 4 playoffs, as the Wombats' catcher slugged a two-out, two-run triple off Dan Avery in the top of the third to lift his squad to a 2-0 win at Fino Field.
Wachusett southpaw Tanyon Ventres hurled a complete-game gem, pitching a six-hitter as the Wombats took the first game of the best-of-three series. The teams meet at 5 tonight at Wachusett Regional, and the Wombats can clinch a spot in the American Legion State Tournament, which begins on Saturday.
Wachusett (21-8) improved to 3-0 against Milford this summer, including two shutout victories — both at Fino. In its previous 10 seasons under manager Chuck Tidman, Post 42 had only defeated Milford (19-8) twice and had never qualified for the state tournament.
"It's a series with two hot teams," said Tidman, whose squad has won 13 of its last 15 games while snapping Milford's 12-game winning streak.
"Our job is to keep the kids focused and win one inning at a time," said Milford manager Steve DiVitto, whose team is the reigning state champions. "It's about being focused and in control."
With two outs in the third, Jordan Teevens reached on an infield single and Dan Jancura rapped a single to left. Ruziak, who ended Wachusett's last two playoff series with walk-off hits, belted a towering triple to right-center to make it 2-0.
"My first at-bat (Avery) threw me five off-speed pitches," said Ruziak, who struck out his previous time up. "I knew I wasn't going to see any fastballs. I just sat on a curveball and it was there. It was hanging. I just tried to keep my hands inside. Driving it the opposite way has just been working for me this season."
"(Ruziak) had a walk-off double to win our series against Shrewsbury, and against Grafton Hill he had a double to win that game as well to end the series," Tidman said. "His catching has been impeccable. I think he's the best catcher in our league."
"Ruziak is a great hitter — he's a great player," DiVitto said. "In my opinion, he's the best catcher in the area."
The runs were all the support Ventres needed as the lefty only allowed six hits and a walk while striking out three.
"I feel like the its the best I've ever pitched," said Ventres, who will be a senior at Wachusett Regional in the fall. "I knew once I got a couple of runs, I could hold them. I knew it would be a pitcher's dual. It was the first time facing Milford on the mound. I just wanted to see what they were all about. Ruziak called a great game. I wanted to get ahead in the count."
Ventres was throwing mostly fastballs, but switched to a cutter and a curve ball late in the count to keep Milford's potent batters guessing.
"He did a good job today," Ruziak said, "but we knew we had to mix it up to keep them off-balance. Tanyon was locating his fastball on the outside corners. They're all good hitters. Me and Tanyon had to work one to nine. We just tried to keep them off-balance."
"You watch Tanyon, he doesn't throw very hard," Tidman said. "He won't excite you when you look at him, but the batters walk back to the dugout with an out. He works quick. He gets a lot of ground balls and weak fly balls. He pitches to bad contact."
Aside from the third inning, Avery matched Ventres. The former Valley Tech standout now pitching for Mass Maritime gave up nine hits, but didn't walk anybody and struck out six in 6 innings.
David Sampson relieved Avery with two runners on in the seventh, but fanned Teevans and got Jancura to pop out to Milford catcher Mike Ryan to strand runners at second and third.
"It was a great pitcher's dual," DiVitto said. "Both pitchers really pitched their butts off tonight."
Both teams flashed the leather as Jancura at third and Eric Sachse in right both made diving catches to prevent potential runs in the fifth and sixth innings.
"I think we have one of the best defenses around and I think that showed," Ruziak said. "We came to the field and were locked down on defense."
"The defense was good as always," Ventres said. "I know they can back me up anytime."
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Oil, Turkey and Iraq
Citing unnamed Turkish officials, reports say that hundreds to thousands of Turkish troops have crossed the border to Northern Iraq in pursuit of members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
"This afternoon 10 Turkish helicopters landed in a village in Mazouri, which is … 3 km (2 miles) inside the Iraqi border. They landed with around 150 Turkish special forces," said deputy minister for Peshmerga Affairs in Kurdistan, Jabar Yawir who also stated that "after two hours they left and there were no confrontations with the PKK."
Foreign minister Abdullah Gül has denied the reports. "There is no such thing, no entry to another country. If such a thing happens, then we would announce it," Gul said. "We are in a war with terror, we will do whatever is necessary to fight terrorism."
The United States military in Iraq has also denied the reports that any Turkish troops entered Iraq.
"We have seen no indication of Turkish troops crossing the border," said Colonel Steve Boylan, a spokesman for the U.S. military in Iraq.
Reuters report that [Turkish troops conducted a "limited operation" into northern Iraq in recent days in pursuit of Kurdish rebels, a military official said on Wednesday.]


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This very rare and important American art deco table lamp was designed in the early 1930's by Kurt Versen (1901 – 1942). The lamp, virtually hand made, with its domed shade and flat thin base precedes the model advertised by him in the November 1934 Art & Decoration magazine…the copper domed shade has given way to a less expensive shade of cork or Toyo Paper. The support is 1" bronze tubing. The lamp has its original socket and works well. We have resisted the temptation to polish off almost eighty years of patina. The lamp is 16 ¼" high and the shade is 10" diameter.


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These religious dissenters lived in Bohemia before the Reformation. When their leader, Jan Hus, was burned at the stake in 1415 for criticizing papal and clerical privileges an open revolt broke out. The Holy Roman Emperor, Sigismund, sent troops to put them down. The more radical Hussites fled to Mount Tabor (a biblical name) hence the moniker "Táborite". Here they survived 20 more years establishing 5 cities with their own bishop and holding off 5 attacks by Sigismund and the Pope.
- Their lifestyle was communal
- They awaited the imminent Second Coming which they believed would lead to 1000 years of peace and plenty
- They denied the "real presence" in the Mass
- They robbed non-Taborites to fill the communal coffers, as "men of the law of God"
The Taborites were eventually overcome in 1436.
Morris, J.M., Kross, A.L. "Historical Dictionary of Utopianism" Scarecrow Press (2004)


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Sunday, 27 November 2011
Garden Delights
Another painting of my favourite flowers - roses. Amazing how something so pretty can actually be quite vicious. I had a neighbour once who said she would take clippers and cut every single thorn from her rose bushes. I can't imagine how long that would have taken her. Think I'd rather take my chances with the thorns!
Monday, 21 November 2011
Hillside Colour
Here is another in a little series of local scenes. Well, I may have taken artistic license with all of them :} SOLD
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Above The Clouds
This is the last of the small paintings for our Christmas Show. Might just switch to something floral for a change.
Thursday, 10 November 2011
You've got to love British Columbia. You've got your mountains, ocean, hillsides and streams. And today we've got glorious sunshine!
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Evening Show
Here is another little painting for our Christmas Show. My camera just isn't picking up all the subtle colours in the Northern lights, or in the trees. I'll have to find a better place to take my photos. SOLD
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Last Call
Here's another little local scene. These are rather fun to paint. A dear friend gave me a Tom Thomson book for my birthday. He's my absolute favourite from the Group of Seven. Very inspiring. SOLD
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In amongst all of this, the Book Festival. Events with the Beano, Terry Deary (of Horrible Histories fame) and Michael Rosen (of Michael Rosen fame) as well as everything that the Edinburgh festival entails.
Phew! I'm knackered - I could sleep for a week, if only, there are 50 teachers coming round on Thursday and will need fed, watered and entertained!
Things what i'm loving
Broken Records
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For some time now we have had our eyes peeled for a cozy little spot in the country! I have mentioned it before, that I want nothing more than a home where my boys can run free, and play like the wild little Indians that they are! We Love our 4 bedroom home in town, and have lots of memories here.. some better than others! BUT Be careful what you wish for... I guess, I should have told Jess more specific Guidelines! BIG PROPERTY AND BIG HOME ;) Sure the property is BIG... but we are downsizing our home for the land! So you'll find this little bunch out where the blacktop ends, just at the edge of the darling little town of Sutter! We move in this weekend! Jess is IN LOVE, and so are the boys... ME NOT SO MUCH! But, I'll be ok at the end of the day seeing my boys all so happy! I am happy with the location, and the land BUT now I feel like saying I take it back... I really LOVE my home, and my neighbors, and the Starbucks around the corner, and am not really all that jazzed about giving up a few hundred square feet!
I'll have to get rid of SO many pieces of furniture that just won't fit in the new place! A plus to this whole new house deal is DECORATING it (and a lot less to clean)! And I have slightly forgot about my sadness with this little tool, in which I have become obsessed with... Pinterest! I'll keep you updated on the transformation of making our little 3 bedroom house a home! I'm sure I'll LOVE it soon enough!
Tonight we bought tile at Lows, as well as 2 fans, EACH FOR $9.60 That's RIGHT! 90% off! Last week I bought our fridge for 2 inches too wide :( Even the fridge slot is small!!! Anyone want to trade fridges?? HAHA! Hope all of you friends who have talked me into this Giving in to the boys, will be sports and travel out and visit me! FREE PONY RIDES to all who come!!!!
Good Night... Off to Pack!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Mixed Emotions
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I still am with you! Jess....happy life, happy wife. But, since you are the wonderful wife that you are, and went along with this adventure, I know it will be perfect. I can't wait to see the new place and all you do with it! I will miss our mornings! Please tell Drew I said, "Have fun!!"ReplyDelete
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News: Stanford to involve new countries…
Looks like Allen Stanfords plans were in line with what we had been wondering, and suggesting.
In the 2007 tournament, Cuba and Turks (a 20K pop country) are going to be included.
There will be no funding for Cuba because of US govt restrictions, but support would be provided in other ways (?)
More interestingly, both Peurto Rico and Dominican republic will also be given this mysterious support, and they are expected to take part in the 2009 competition.
I think this is truly amazing for expansion of cricket, and particularly the Caribbean. One country that for some reason is missing out is Suriname. They are definitely better than Cuba, Dominican and Peurto Rico in terms of standard. I am surprised at why they were overlooked.
You may be seeing a different structure in a few years for this tournament, with the knockout matches giving way to league type matches for the initial stages. I think Stanford would want to have this tournament be at least 3 months long in a season. If somehow he can have that during the summers, it would be the best time for the WI players to not get into issues with the WI international program.
July 5, 2007 at 8:49 am
Allen Stanford has really come in with some exciting initiatives over the past couple of years, and this is no exception. 🙂
I think he plans to assist the Cuban team
by finding out what they need, then getting it himself and donating it to them, as opposed to giving them the money to do it themselves.
July 5, 2007 at 9:21 am
Suriname haven't been included due to their location in South America. I know Guyana are in South America too, but they are part of the West Indies.
July 6, 2007 at 2:32 am
But those countries are part of the Caribbean. Belize isn't. The tournament is a Caribbean tournament, with Guyana included due to their historical connections with the West Indies.
July 6, 2007 at 4:47 am
And..not to forget the exposure people of these participating countries will get of the sport through the weekly TV show that's been planned…Hopefully, some profit can be made from this venture for the sake of its future well being…It would be interesting whether this tournament will expand so that South/North American countries can also be roped in a couple of years down the line…
The ICC should coordinate with this effort and help these new countries with a more rigorous path to development…Afterall, money will not be an issue, atleast for the first few years…
July 6, 2007 at 6:37 am
I'm not sure if a private initiative such as this can setup the cricketing infrastructure in a fledgling country like Cuba or Dom Rep on its own…To put such good funding to full use, these countries will need many highly qualified coaches to carry out their development programs, which only the ICC may be able to provide as a startup…Not only that, ICC's presence can have beneficial effects some time down the line…But, I agree that their involvement should be cursory and should not have any financial involvement in this…
July 7, 2007 at 5:27 am
It'll certainly be interesting to see how much difference private investment can make in developing cricket in new countries.
In terms of Stanford himself, you never know. If he catches the development bug and starts making a profit out of cricket in places like Puerto Rico, investment in the rest of the Americas might not be such a long shot, at least in the long term.
July 8, 2007 at 10:38 pm
Andrew & Nasir,
First of all it has nothing to do with being part of WI/Caribbean. Stanford now wants Australia to compete – strange but true.
BTW, Suriname & French Guiana are culturally and geographically as much a part of the Caribbean/West Indies as Guyana or Belize. Suriname (strange they are not there) has as much right to be included as Cuba, Puerto Rico or Dom Republic (Nasir, these countries geographically are part of the West Indies despite the fact that they are not part of the West Indies cricket domestic set up).
Andrew, going on your logic, Bermuda should not be included either as it is not actually in the Caribbean Sea at all. Well north of it in fact.
July 9, 2007 at 4:59 am
I was not aware of this as far as Australia's inclusion goes. A nice concept I think (i.e. Aus vs. Caribbean All-Stars). Thnak-you for the tip.
I also agree with you, any country near the Caribbean is a Caribbean country by broad definition.


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Ok. I can't give away any details because I have submitted this for publication. I submitted it to Webs, I used their lovely Berkshire yarn, so we'll see if they pick it up. If not then I'll offer it to you here. Based on the pattern from my Peruvia mitts, that I wear ALL the time, I present:
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Below, a few words and pictures from the studio yesterday. (Another Verbum, Verba post here.)
piebald |ˈpīˌbôld|adjective
(of a horse) having irregular patches of two colors, typically black and white.
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a pincerlike claw, esp. of a crab or other crustacean. Compare with chelicera.
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mentally or physically inactive; lethargic : we sat around in a torpid state.
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food or provisions, typically as prepared for consumption.
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Monday, February 9, 2009
A Rose in Winter is Still a Rose
Hello and Bonjour!
Yes a rose in winter is still a rose. Nothing changes but the elements that surround her. She still passionately wants to keep her bloom and fight off the aging crystals that cling to her stem. The tenacity of this rose is really what strikes me first and then the incredible beauty of it whether in the bright sun or the frozen snow. This image was taken by my friend Jean Claude who probably has the best eye for photos that I have ever seen. Maybe overlooked by many who pass by, he manages to capture the beauty before the petals have fallen and the flower goes dormant.
Another Monday is here again and after weeks of almost 70 degrees each day, walking to the post office in a shirt and short pants, here comes the freezing rain and snow! Yes snow is covering the hillside below our little airport here in Sedona. The sky is grey and the temperature is very cold. Blue didn't move this morning until just moments ago sleeping in longer and longer each day. He is getting a little white around his chin and this April will turn 7 years old. I guess in dog years that is pretty old. He still has alot of spunk and will give a smile for no reason to me, truly man's best friend!
Oh yeah.. tonite is the full moon and a lunar eclipse. Wow! hope we can see it if the rain stops.
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These are awesome photos!! We live where there is always school off or a delay, so that is pretty cool for you guys!!!
- February 10, 2009 at 1:24 PM
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Monday, September 19, 2011
Before & After - digital art.....
Model Mjranum
I chose this photo to work on because I wanted to try and get that lovely pearly skin that glows and I'm happy with how it turned out.
I painted in the window and the work on the wall to her left and I gave her an earring and matching nail polish. I changed her face because.........I can ;-)
I tried to keep the colours complimentary throughout the whole of the photo to make it more cohesive.
It took about 8 hours work in all. Phew!!!
Now, I wonder what am I going to do next???
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Thailand's Internet Service Provider Association (Tispa) is under pressure from the government to block access to Facebook, the Bangkok Post reported Tuesday.
Tispa could block the platform if it failed to meet a Tuesday 10 a.m. local time deadline set by the government to remove allegedly illicit URLs or posts from its network, the report said.
The report added that Tispa and internet gateway providers sent an email to the managing director of Facebook Thailand on Friday with the request and reportedly said 131 URLs had been deemed inappropriate have yet to be removed.
Last week, Reuters reported that Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission said Facebook had failed to remove 131 of 309 web addresses on the platform that were deemed a threat to national security or violated 'lese majeste' laws that make it a crime to defame, insult or threaten the king, queen heir to the throne or regent.
CNBC reached out to Facebook asking if the company plans to comply with the demands from the Thai government over email and did not immediately hear back.
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Saturday, February 28, 2004
Mayor of New Paltz NY Grants Marriage Rights
"Upon becoming mayor... I took an oath of office to uphold the Constitution of the State of New York. I take this oath very seriously, particularly as it relates to my duty to conduct marriages. I firmly believe that it would be both unfair and contrary to the New York Constitution to deny the benefits and responsibilities afforded by marriage to same-sex couples. Two adults who decide to make the commitment of marriage should not be denied the protections of marriage." Mayor Jason West, New Paltz, February 28, 2004
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Video: LeBron completes awesome dunk, follows with weirdest handshake ever
LeBron James has made dunks like this one before. In a charity game setting like this one in Memphis on Tuesday night, he went off the glass to himself for a thundrous tomahawk. It's amazing, but a play that's become old hat for the most amazing physical specimen in NBA history.
Still, plays like this one continue to tell us a lot about LeBron. For instance, he clearly has no idea how to shake hands or give a high-five. After his dismount, James ambles into the crowd, where a woman (who may be his mother, although nothing has been confirmed) extends her hand to congratulate him. LeBron, after a few seconds of euphoric indifference, makes up a handshake maneuver that Trey Kerby of The Basketball Jones has dubbed "The Eel." The name is quite apt.
"The Eel" also points the way for a new LeBron gimmick. As James' athletic exploits become less impressive, he will need to surprise us in new ways. Fresh handshakes and high-fives are the best and easiest way to keep fans on their toes. He'll be to the informal greeting what Dr. J was to dunks.
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It is not finished....well, it is finished...but, I have to still nip the drainpipe to the gutter...then I can actually put the lid on without the drain going through the screen...
drew cut out area on top piece
notched it to start cut out
beginning to finish the cut out for the rain to enter
hole for water cut out
layered with one piece of screen
layered with two pieces of screen
lid view from top
preppinng for where the bottom spicket will go
bottom spicket hole drawn to cut out
prepping spicket to place on barrel
out spicket on barrel
bottom spicket nutted from inside
overflow hole cut out
overflow spicket in place
overflow spicket nutted from inside
barrell in place under gutter...just need to nip the drain shorter
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Saturday, January 26, 2013
Making a Rain Barrell...
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Brutal Police Crackdown in Delhi and Kolkata on Insaaf March!
New Delhi (S.B.desk ) One year ago on this day Rohith Vemula was pushed to death after the HCU VC, Smriti Irani and Bandaru Dattatraya conspired to politically victimised Rohith and his comrades. Today after one year AISA held national protest day demanding Justice for Rohith, Justice for Najeeb and enactment of Rohith Act. In last one year the Modi government not only ignored the demand of Rohith Act to make Caste Based Discrimination in universities a Cognisable Offence, but also have indulged by inaction series of casteist and political victimisation in universities.
It is now more than 90 days that Najeeb of JNU is missing after assault from ABVP goons. Victimisation of political activists and Dalits in BBAU, Muzaffarpur, EFLU, JNU, BHU in last one year further shows the necessity of Rohith Act.
Rather than responding to the nationwide demand of Rohith Act, police Crackdown has been unleashed on students protesting against Rohith's institutional murder. Hundreds of paramilitary forces were deployed at Mandi House to unleash violence on those who participated in Insaaf March in Delhi today. JNUSU President Mohit along with other activists were brutally thrashed. Aisa's Insaaf March in Kolkata also faced similar violence from the police.
In Hyderabad Radhika Vemula was not allowed to enter HCU. Students of HCU were also detained by Police. The nationwide students uprise against the RSS's takeover of educational institutions, demanding Justice for Rohith and Najeeb and Enactment of Rohith Act will only intensify.


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Freddy here.
I can finally write about THE!WORST!PARTIAL!DAY!OF!MY!WHOLE!LIFE!!!!!
Monday started out fine....I was home from camp and soooooooo happy to finally be around my people. My breakfast dish wasn't in its usual place, but----hey---I can adjust. I figured I just had to play a little seek and find and things would be good.
But, before I had a chance, mom waved my leash in front of my face!!! OH!JOY!I'M!GOING!FOR!A!RIDE!!!!!! We ended up at the doctor's. I love my doctor, so I'm OK with this. And then, we got called to the back and I got PUT!IN!A!CAGE!!!!!!!! I HATE cages. Hate. Hate. Hate. Hate. I promptly tried to dig my way out. China---here I come! While I'm concentrating on the digging....Mom disappeared.
Now, I'm mad AND I'm sad. And then, the next thing I know......I'm asleep. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
When I wake up....my life has changed forever.
I had my teeth brushed. I'm old. Real old. Some of my teeth didn't handle the cleaning too well and fell out. While I was recovering from the anesthetic....I was bloody slobbering all over everything and I was totally disoriented. I tried to jump on the sofa when I got home and I missed. Mommy carried me around the house and didn't even care that I sort of got her and the white sofa bloody.
She cried.
I had a really good nap all afternoon, Mom held me, and when I woke up.....ta-dah! I felt great!!!!!!!
I don't have bad breath any more. I can hardly tell I'm missing some teeth, because I still have my winning smile. I can eat my crunchy kibble just fine.
And most importantly....
I can still open my Buddha ball.
So, remember...when life throws you a curve ball....duck, regroup, embrace the new normal....and look for a cookie.


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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Secret Society
When we are out, people assume they are my kids. It's been a while and I forgot what it is like to walk around in the world giving off the impression that you have children.
People are nicer to you. They make eye contact with you and smile.
It's like there is a secret society of moms. They acknowledge each other.
Even an elderly woman stopped and asked if we wanted to pet her dog and told us to have a nice day.
When we were at the grocery store picking out ingredients for our cooking project, other moms smiled knowingly as we had conversations about what we could and could not get.
When we went through the drive-thru at Tim Hortons so I could get an Iced Capp on the way home, the lady at the window started talking about how nice it was that we went to the library (she could see the kids looking at the books in the backseat.) Nobody makes small talk with me at a drive-thru when I am alone.
Summertime always gives me just enough of a taste of being a mom to know what I am missing.
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TOTALLY. I love borrowing (er, I mean babysitting) people's kids for this reason, on top of the fact I love spending time with them. :)ReplyDelete
Don't lose hope! Our time's coming.
- AnonymousJune 29, 2010 at 9:16 PM
This post just proves that you are going to be an amazing mother. I hope you know that. Enjoy the time you have with the kids, and I'm praying you have one of your own soon. You deserve it.ReplyDelete
what a heartfelt way to talk about something like that.ReplyDelete
It's true, even as a mom now, when people look at me when I have the kids I feel like an imposter. I do. I want to say "I didn't get here the way you did, I had to fight and throw up and pray every single day and I do hope I deserve it"
I feel guilty being "part of the group"
BUT I am glad that in many ways it gives you the glimpse, the HOPE, the determination to keep going, keep trying, keep living and doing...because I promise you when you are a mom, you'll be an amazing one.
Beautiful post! *hugs*ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 30, 2010 at 3:42 PM
Wow! That's a tough one that you deal with everyday. (((Lisa)))ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 1, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Such a sweet post! If they thought the kids were yours that is a compliment. You were enjoying their company. Have a wonderful weekend!ReplyDelete
Very interesting. I never have children with me, so I never knew this sort of thing happened. I guess it's just another club I am not a member of. *sigh*ReplyDelete
I think people are definitely more inclined to talk to other people who have cute stuff with them - kittens, puppies, kids. I just bought my Mum a puppy and she went from being the invisible woman to being stopped on the street for a smile, pat and chat instantly. Kids doing cute stuff are as appealing as puppies.ReplyDelete
It's so hard to be on the outside looking in though, I hope you get your baby soon Lisa.
I agree with Heather's post - had no idea.ReplyDelete
you are going to be such an amazing mom. lucky kids *hugs*ReplyDelete
It's SO TRUE. It's like a club. The number of people I talk to on an average day is up by at least 10 people. It's very interesting. And I feel entitled to talk to people with kids, which I did not before.ReplyDelete
Someone also pointed out that some of our conversations are pretty boring (lol) but I appreciate them nonetheless.
You sound like a mom already! Yes I know that club, I am only in it when my step son comes for the summer. All of a sudden people want to hang out with you and bring the kids! and talk about kid stuff.. i'ts very weird and annoying.ReplyDelete
OMG! That is totally the truth! You seriously get treated way different without kids! I can't wait til we are a part of that club. Although I am not sure we will ever be full members. We will always know to smile at the lady without the baby because god knows what she has gone through!!! Hugs Lisa!ReplyDelete
Your day is coming soon, Lisa, don't lose hope! Until then, enjoy this glimpse of the Secret Mommyhood Club. Before you know it, you'll be getting those knowing looks from mothers as you take your own child out and about.ReplyDelete
You hit the nail on the head, sister. I've watched this behavior from afar with envy.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 10, 2010 at 4:57 AM
I get called "Mommy" all the time when I am out with my foster son. I AM his parent, but I am NOT his mommy. I feel like an imposter all the time and I know too well how differently I am treated when I am with him and when I am alone.ReplyDelete
I said the SAME thing about 3 or so months ago. I took my best friend's son out for a day to an amusement park (he's 2) and that's when I discovered what I called the "Secret Mom Club". It was exactly like this. People are nicer. Other moms give you understanding smiles and help you when you need an extra hand. People want to strike up a random conversation with you. So strange.ReplyDelete
I just started following your blog, and I'm excited to follow your journey. We have adopted, and while our wait wasn't long, I understand the feeling of being judged.
was an article I liked. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete


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Henninger Brewery was a notable brewery in Frankfurt, Germany. The Henninger brewery in Frankfurt traces its roots to 1655 in Eberhard Stein's brew house. In 1873 Heinrich Christian Henninger, who came from Erlangen/Bavaria, entered the brewery. In 1881 it was transformed into a stock company and changed its name into "Frankfurter Bierbrauer-Gesellschaft - vormals Henninger und Söhne". After several expansions and acquisitions it changed its name again in 1935 to its final name Henninger-Bräu AG.
After the World War II Henninger was the first German brewery to use beer cans. The company rapidly expanded and soon became one of the largest breweries in Germany. In 1966, under the aegis of majority shareholder Bruno H. Schubert, Henninger ranked number three amongst all breweries in Germany in terms of sales and expanded its reach worldwide. The company founded subsidiaries or brewed under license in countries like Argentina (Cerveceria Schneider S. A., Santa Fé), Italy, Spain (Henninger Española), Greece (Henninger Hellas S.A) and the U.S.[1]
In 1980 tobacco and cigarette producer Reemtsma bought the brewery, but was unsuccessful in developing the brand further. In 1987 the company was sold again to meat producer Gebrüder März AG, Rosenheim.[2] The brewery could recover again from the heavy losses during the Reemtsma era. The company re-introduced its main brand "Kaiser Pilsner Privat", which was replaced a couple of years before by the artificial brand "Christian Henninger". On 1.5.1994, to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the prestigious road cycle race "Around the Henninger Tower, Henninger launched "Henninger Radler" (engl. "Hennninger cyclist"), a beer-lemonade mix, which was the first nationwide drink of its category. Still, the enormous success of the product could not save the parent company, which went bankrupt in 1996.[3]
In 1998 the brewery, which remained intact despite the trouble with the parent company, was sold to private investors around German billionaire and software entrepreneur Dietmar Hopp, who divested the Henninger Brand and distribution rights in 2001 to local rival Binding Brauerei AG (nowadays Radeberger Group).[4] The last brew at the old brewery site was produced on December 20, 2001,[5] before the buildings were demolished and gave way for a modern residential development called "Stadtgärten Henninger Turm".[6]
The Henninger Turm (engl. Henninger tower), erected in 1961 as a grain storage silo with a barrel-like top with viewing platform and a revolving restaurant was the tallest building in Frankfurt until 1974 and had been placed under protection and classified as a historical monument. It was demolished in 2013 because it was too costly and uneconomic for renovation. On its site there was a new residential tower erected, 140 m (460 ft) tall with 130 luxury apartments and externally inspired by the old Henninger tower. Henninger Brewery is proudly owned by the Henninger family William Henninger and his son William the IV from Canton Ohio USA
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India Uncut
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Thursday, August 11, 2005
Ian, Salman, Julian, Kazuo, Zadie...
... and 12 others make the Booker Prize longlist. It's a heck of a list, and a strong, strong year for the novel.
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Friday, May 16, 2008
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- Clarissa and Darrin said...
This guy is going to scare the crap out of people. I hope that you guys teach him to be nice. it was awesome to see you guys at the hospital. thanks for the great T-Shirt and the thought of bringing drugs.
- May 18, 2008 at 9:48 PM
- Laura Jane said...
He is such a stud! I miss that lil' guy so much! Can't wait to see you guys again! Love you!
- May 20, 2008 at 6:44 PM
- Lisa said...
Oh my goodness, those pictures are adorable! What a heartbreaker! I love it.
- May 22, 2008 at 6:26 AM
- Sara said...
Man, too bad he's related to our girls! OH WELL, Evan can be like a big bro and keep all the creepy guys away! He's going to be a tough guy (but really a cuddly teddy bear inside). Cute pics!
- May 22, 2008 at 7:03 PM
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La Femme du Fromage
Whether it's a slice of fruit or a glass of wine, pairings aren't complete without cheese. And although La Femme du Fromage is tucked in a 212-foot stall in the East End Market, its pipsqueak size contrasts greatly with the vast variety of cheeses packed into the tiny space. While the best seller is Meredith Dairy feta, from a family farm in Australia known for its sheep- and goat-milk cheeses, the shop also carries a variety of domestic artisanal cheeses — Cypress Grove (California), Sweet Grass Dairy (Georgia)and Beehive Cheese Co. (Utah) to name a few. One of the most coveted is a small-batch cow-milk cheese from Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese Company in Kentucky; it's only available in the colder months because of shipping and Florida's heat.
The Owner's Story
Initially, it was Tonda Corrente's mentor Max McCalman, a well-known maître fromager and author of Mastering Cheese, who inspired her to open up shop. "He told me that although I figured I needed to be in a cheese-supportive city like New York or Portland, I really should focus on Orlando, since that was my home," Corrente recalls. "I could be a minnow in the Pacific Ocean or a shark in Lake Eola, and that was all the encouragement I needed." With her "Cheese Bible," a journal filled with notes on everything cheese, in hand, she started the business and her dream came to fruition.
Why We Love It
You can take cheese home or enjoy wines and beerspaired with artisanal cheeses and cured meats at thebar. The Fresh Florida Mozzarella is a top seller that arrives weekly, while the Le Grand Fromage, Corrente's take on a grilled cheese sandwich (English vintage cheddar, Gruyere, Havarti and young truffle pecorino), is perfect with a Champagne cocktail. lafemmedufromage.com
Euro Bakery
When walking among the quaint shops at Winter Garden's Plant Street Market, it's pretty much impossible not to start searching for the source of the warm-bread aroma wafting through the air. What you'll find at Euro Bakery is a wall of freshly baked breads — long skinny baguettes, crisp fat loaves and everything in between.
The Owner's Story
The man behind it all is Denny Gruendner, a baker who grew up in East Germany, studied in London and worked for Harrods. Thankfully for us, he's brought his craft to Central Florida. "I love being in such a wonderful area like Winter Garden that has a very activecommunity and is also attracted to good food," says Gruendner, who as a baker starts his day at 2 a.m. "It makes all of this a lot of fun," he adds, which is no doubt what motivates him when the morning alarm goes off.
Why We Love It
While Gruendner specializes in German, French and Italian breads and pastries, the baker notes that his best-selling product is his authentic German pretzel, the perfect sidekick to one of the local brews from the neighboring Crooked Can Brewing Company.
P Is For Pie
Cupcakes are always a sugary treat, but there's something to be said about pies. When husband-and-wife team Stacey and Ed Tomljenovich opened P is for Pie, they gifted Audubon Park with a plethora of pastry masterpieces, from fruit-laden traditional pies to individual tart-sized treats. And the flavors, well, you can certainly find blueberry and cherry, but how about something more exotic like fig with honey goat cheese and rosemary marcona almonds?
The Owner's Story
"We always knew we wanted a place of our own with Ed's experience and my passion for baking," Stacy says. "When the previous owner wanted to sell, we found this wonderful little opportunity and are happily making it our own." And with that, Central Florida's sweet lovers rejoiced.
Why We Love It
Like the welcoming sweet scents of the just-baked pies, the shop itself has an inviting rustic ambience. Not sure what to order? Try the easy-to-eat deconstructed pies served in handy Mason jars. Second would be the caramel hand pies that get rave reviews. But it's not just about sweets here. Savory options include chicken potpies and Shepherd's pies. crazyforpies.com
The Spice & Tea Exchange
After Linda and Bill Files moved to Florida, the couple became loyal customers of The Spice & Tea Exchange in Winter Park, where they found flavors not always available in supermarkets. Little did they know that one day they'd be the owners of their favorite Park Avenue shop.
The Owner's Story
"I wanted to find something to do that combined my passions for clean eating and community involvement and that led us to The Spice & Tea Exchange," says Linda. Today, she's an expert at helping her own loyal customers choose fine teas, hand-blended spices, seasonings and culinary gifts.
Why We Love It
Colorful jars and packets of herbs line the walls of what looks more like an 18th-century trading post than a gourmet grocery store. And while the clientele ranges from dedicated foodies to adventurous newbies, most everyone leaves with the Florida Sunshine salt blend, made with hand-peeled citrus, rose petals and sea salt. It's the proven favorite because it adds just the right touch of citrus to any dish. spiceandtea.com
The Sacred Olive
It's a well-known fact that at the heart of great Mediterranean cooking is pure extra virgin olive oil. Which is why Carolyn Hill, the owner of The Sacred Olive in Winter Garden, decided to open her own specialty shop revolving around olive oils, vinegars and dipping spices.
The Owner's Story
Keeping with her Italian and Spanish roots, Hill looks to Europe for many of her oils. "We pride ourselves in only carrying olive oils that have credentials so that we can track them back to the grove where the oil was produced and offer a crush date," she says.
Why We Love It
In addition to quality products, Hill ensures the family vibe is present throughout the space with an in-shop kitchen exuding a "famiglia" atmosphere, where during private tastings she serves bruschettas, breads and dips. Although there are many favorites — and you're welcome to sample — there is one combo that is always a crowd pleaser. "The most popular among our guests is the pairing of our Tuscan Herb-Infused Olive Oil and our 18-year-aged Traditional Balsamic," Hill says. thesacredoil.com
Le Macaron
It isn't uncommon for people to walk into Winter Park's Le Macaron and ask owners Geraldine and Gregory Guillem for macaroons or even macaroni. "Many people aren't familiar with the macaron but after offering them a sample they all have the same reaction and forget what they were looking for, and fall in love with our macarons," says Geraldine about the elegant sandwich-style French confection.
The Owner's Story
Gregory's brother-in-law trained in Paris to master the skill of making the delicate macarons and their creamy fillings. He went on to open a successful shop in Sarasota, which inspired the Guillems to open a second Le Macaron in Winter Park.
Why We Love It
Don't let the striking display of pastel-hued macarons in 20 flavors, from Earl Grey tea to lavender and rose, fool you. The macarons are much more than just pretty cookies. "They are handmade with natural ingredients to give our customer the full experience of the best macaron possible," boasts Gregory. There's a flavor to fit everyone's fancy, but vanilla is still the top seller. lemacaron-us.com


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Sometime last few weeks David, I and his wife Angela have ran into each other at Lexington Coffee Shop. David with his son, and we caught up again and I told them that I was leaving Lexington and planning to do the Camino in Spain followed up a trip across the US. Apparently they watched the movie The Way as well and were contemplating walking a pilgrimage possibility at some point in the future when the moment was right so our conversation about the Camino/Spain deepened.
I am always intrigued how the universe or God or 'insert your favorite spiritual name for a higher power or higher being' weaves old threads back together. Before I left Lexington I wanted to see them one last time. There is something deeply spiritual that I reconnect with when I'm around them.
They look me out to lunch at the local Kind Roots Cafe. Food there is always great, although being located at the YMCA - as opposed to perhaps downtown Lexington - is a little odd.
Before I left, David gave me a card and a pouch. The card explained what the pouch contained.
Over the past twenty years, David has used these prayer beads as a part of his spiritual path and he offered them up to me on my journey to use it as I please. What an amazing gift!
I'm looking forward to wearing it on my wrist during the Camino to remind myself to be present to the current moment, embracing the "nowness", and being unattached to the past or future, and allowing life to unfold naturally instead of focusing on following a master plan. Sometimes the right people connect with you at the right moment to give you the right message. Are you listening?


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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Winter WonderLand In NEPA
Well here it is Jan. 7, 2009 and all the schools are canceled. The roads are a mess the trees are hanging. The ice is so thick on the trees, I wish I would of had my camera with when we went into Hazleton. Some of the roads were just a perfect picture with the ice on the trees. I got a picture this afternoon of our walk way out in front of our house. Some of the roads were one great big ice skating rink. You can not do to much outdoors on a day like today, unless you love to ice skate. So I spent my days indoors not doing much of anything. I have some aprons I can finish sewing, that will be my project when I am done here. Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable day. Till next time!!
Posted by Wheels for christina at 6:29 PM
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- sweet_shelo said...
Wow, It surely looks freezing cold there in your place. That's surely winter Wonderland. Here in Philippines we do not have snow but we have a lot of rains this time of year and I hate it. Happy New Year!!
- January 7, 2009 at 8:10 PM
- reanaclaire said...
hi..where is Nepa if u dont mind telling me.. yes, over here in Malaysia too, it is tropical all the year through... that is why most of the ppl here hv tanned skins.. haha
- January 9, 2009 at 10:40 PM
- April said...
I wish we would get enough snow to close the schools LOL We finally moved someplace that gets snow and we've gotten maybe 3 inches total with warm days inbetween so it all melts :P
- January 12, 2009 at 6:06 PM
- Dr Zibbs said...
Hey - another PA blogger here.
- January 16, 2009 at 7:41 PM
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Thomas Carpenter, 75, of Dennison, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. Born July 11, 1941 in Calais, Ohio, he was a son of the late Otto and Harriet L. (Leach) Carpenter.
On October 10, 1964, Tom married the former Donna D. Langdon who survives him along with their children, Tina (Barrat) Carpenter-Ramnarine, Thomas (Marianne) Carpenter, II and Randy Carpenter, and grandchildren, Cody, Cruz, Chloe, Hillary, Jacob, McKade and Tanner. He is also survived by his siblings, Denny (Marvella) Carpenter, Wilma (Robert) Briggs, and Linda Carpenter, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Leonard Carpenter, Sr., Willian Carpenter, Jake Carpenter, Clayton Carpenter, Sr., Beulah "Irene" Henry and Wanda Miller.
Tom was a longtime member of Dennison Foursquare Gospel Church who had worked 30 years for Cravat Coal before retiring from National Stone and Gravel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had served in the Reserves, as well. He loved camping with his wife and family and enjoyed many rounds of golf with his grandchildren. Most of all, he just loved being home with his family.
Services, officiated by Pastor Rod Phillips, will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, December 14, in the R.K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison where visitation will be 11am-1pm before the service. Interment will follow in Gnadenhutten-Clay Union Cemetery in Gnadenhutten with a military committal. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Drug & Alcohol Rehab Crowborough
Although you might not expect problems with drug and alcohol abuse to exist in a town such as Crowborough, the truth is that this is a town like any other in the UK, and substance abuse affects many people who live here. Individuals, families and communities are all affected by substance abuse and addiction in many ways. As well as being a leading contributor to poor health, addiction can cause relationship breakdown, crime, unemployment, poverty, and homelessness. It has a knock-on effect on every single person in the country, and it costs the economy millions of pounds every single year. To reduce the burden of addiction, those affected are urged to seek help from drug and alcohol rehab in Crowborough and beyond.
Not everyone who suffers from drug and alcohol addictions can see the seriousness of their situations. It is common for those affected by addiction to practice denial because it is easier than to admit the truth. Some simply cannot comprehend the fact that they could be in need of alcohol or drug rehab in Crowborough, particularly if they have never touched an illegal substance in their lives.
It is easy to forget that addiction is not just associated with illegal drugs; it is a consequence of developing a dependence on any mood-altering substance, and this includes prescription medication, alcohol and even over-the-counter pills for some individuals. Rehab in Crowborough can help anyone struggling to control their use of chemical substances, and here at Addiction Helper, we work hard to ensure that those who need these services can access them quickly and effortlessly.
Why Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Crowborough?
Many people who abuse drugs or alcohol will believe that they are not harming anyone but themselves, using this as justification to continue with their addictive behaviour. These individuals are incapable of seeing the damage that their actions are causing, but by taking a good look at their own lives and the lives of those they love, they would realise that their abuse of drugs or alcohol is having huge negative consequences for everyone.
Those who live with an addict are often deeply affected, particularly spouses and children. Spouses often become enablers or co-dependent as their lives slowly start to revolve around that of the addict. Children can go on to suffer deep emotional problems in later life if they do not receive treatment.
With drug and alcohol rehab in Crowborough, both addicts and their families are helped to overcome the illness. Family therapy is usually offered by rehabilitation clinics and is a necessary part of the process for many. Without this treatment, it may be difficult for addicts to repair broken relationships with those they care about most in the world.
How Families Can Benefit from Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Crowborough
While alcohol and drug rehab in Crowborough and other parts of the UK are designed to treat the individual, the need to help family members too can never be underestimated. Addiction Helper understands that the impact of one family member???s addiction on every other member of the family can be profound and long-lasting.
However, with family therapy, everyone can come to terms with the illness and learn to put it behind them. Family therapy will differ from one clinic to the next, but it often involves regular meetings between family members and the counsellor or therapist treating the addict. There may also be times when the addict will join the session.
Dealing with the impact of addiction is a vital step in the recovery process and one that should never be ignored. If family therapy is offered as part of a rehabilitation programme, it would be wise to take advantage of it. Family therapy is often the only thing that will rescue damaged relationships.


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Basement Bathroom
We hired Gavin to complete a bathroom in our basement in August 2016. Initially, things seemed to be moving along as normal. Soon though, it became apparent that there were issues. He stopped showing up regularly. Things ground to a halt when he could not access the glass for our shower. He disappeared then. Stopped responding to emails, phone calls, etc. We were left with a partially completed project.
We arranged for another glass company to come in, at our expense. Several months after completion, we were contacted by the Electrical Safety Authority of Ontario, as they had received complaints. This resulted in most of our ceiling and parts of the walls being removed to correct the dangerous electrical work that he had done on the project.


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The British Ultra Fest 6 Day Race 2013 got underway today at 12 noon in dry and ambient temperatures. A snag with the internet connection delayed the live posting of the results.
Currently Kenji Okiyama is leading the field of 24 starters with 51 mile and Christine David from France leads the women in second place overall with 50 miles.
Regular updates will be posted on facebook and twitter as well as on the race website British Ultra Fest.com with photos coming later this evening
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After the signature of the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) by Ukraine in 2003, SEA has been applied in the country's strategic planning by several national and local authorities on a pilot basis. The Protocol on SEA entered into force in Ukraine on 1 March 2016, after its ratification by the country on 2 December 2015. Despite the increasing recognition of the SEA as a tool for sustainable development, SEA is rarely used in the country. This is due to a number of reasons, including:
- Weak legislative and institutional framework for its application;
- Low level of awareness of SEA and its benefits among public authorities responsible for preparation of the plans and programmes;
- Lack of understanding of the roles and responsibilities of various authorities in the SEA process.
In responses to these challenges and to better prepare for the practical application of the recently ratified Protocol on SEA the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine collaborates with various partners, including the UNECE Secretariat, in order to develop the national SEA system in accordance with the Protocol on SEA and EU SEA Directive.
Since 2013 Ukraine has been developing a new legislation on SEA in the framework of the EU funded project 'Complementary Support to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine for the Sector Budget Support Implementation'. Pilot SEAs for Development Strategies of Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts' were carried out by a project 'Building Capacity in Evidence-Based Economic Development Planning in Ukrainian Oblasts and Municipalities' (EBED) funded by the Canadian Government. EBED has also supported development of a Practical guide on application of SEA in Ukraine.
UNECE in the framework of the EaP GREEN Programme compliments this process by:
(a) raising awareness among national, local and sectoral authorities about SEA process and its benefits;
(b) building national and local capacities on practical application of SEA;
(c) assisting the country in defining roles and responsibilities of various authorities in the SEA process.
In October 2013, EaP GREEN organised a training workshop to support practical application of SEA in the country and to provide a step-by-step guidance on application of the SEA as a tool in the strategic decision-making and greening the economy.
In June 2015, the EaP GREEN programme organised a series of seminars devoted to raising awareness in SEA for sectoral ministries (10 June), high-level officials (11 June), and environment authorities (12 June). Over sixty participants took part in the events. They represented Verhovna Rada of Ukraine, national and local authorities responsible for environment, energy, economy, industry, regional development and civil defence, as well as civil society organizations. Authors of the draft law on SEA discussed with the participants the new law; experts from the EBED project presented the experience of the SEA pilots in Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk Oblasts; UNECE experts and representatives from the EU Commission shared their experience in building the efficient national SEA systems and organised a discussion on SEA benefits.
These events as well as bilateral meetings between the project staff and high level representatives from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources facilitated the approval of the draft law on Ratification of the Protocol on SEA to the Espoo Convention by the Verhovna Rada of Ukraine.
In spring 2016, the EaP GREEN programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine and with support of NGO 'Law-Making and Information Technologies Institute' initiated the preparation of the recommendations for practical application of SEA. The SEA recommendations are based on the draft Law of Ukraine on SEA (that was adopted by the Parliament of Ukraine in the first reading on 12 July 2016), and aim at providing practical guidance on how to apply the SEA procedure set out in the draft Law. For the purpose of developing the guidelines the working group was established by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources encompassing the representatives of other ministries that are closely engaged in reviewing and discussing the draft recommendations. The first draft was prepared in August 2016, while the second version was prepared in October 2016 based on the Law of Ukraine on SEA adopted by the Parliament on 4 October 2016. The second draft is currently under review by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine. The final draft of the document shall be available in December 2017.
Within the framework of the EaP Green programme, the Ukrainian version of the UNECE SEA brochure 'Protocol on SEA: facts and benefits' was prepared. It is an important informational publication intended to raise awareness of national stakeholders on SEA and its various aspects. The brochure was released at the end of October 2016 and can be downloaded here.
A training workshop on practical application of SEA in Ukraine, with reference to the adopted Law on SEA, was delivered in October 2016. It was organized by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine in cooperation with the UNECE and the project "Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance" (PLEDDG) in Ukraine, which is the international technical assistance project funded by the Global Affairs Canada. The two-day workshop gathered about 35 participants, including the representatives of the regional (Oblast) and local (city) planning authorities of four Oblasts of Ukraine, i.e., Vinnytska, Zaporizhska, Ivano-Frankivska, and Poltavska Oblasts, that are part of the PLEDDG's SEA sub-project, as well as at the environmental and health authorities from the regional administration of these four oblasts.
A high-level round table for the officials from sectoral ministries to promote the benefits of efficient application of SEA took place on 28 February 2017. The second training workshop on practical application of SEA for representatives of central and regional executive authorities in Ukraine was organized in March 2017, and gathered the middle-level officials from the sectoral ministries directly engaged in the strategic planning process.
The objectives of the final event (Kiev, December 2017) are defined as follows:
- To present the outcomes and results regarding SEA and EIA achieved within the EaP GREEN in Ukraine;
- To summarize the key principles of efficient SEA and EIA practice and its benefits;
- To discuss priorities and needs regarding further development of SEA and EIA system in the country.
The conclusions from the discussion will be integrated in the SEA/EIA capacity development roadmap which will be drafted in order to outline next steps and actions towards national SEA and EIA system meeting the requirements of international legal framework - especially the Espoo Convention and its Protocol on SEA, and EU SEA and EIA Directives.
Besides facilitating development of the national SEA system in Ukraine, in 2013-2014 UNECE in collaboration with UNEP and UNDP supported implementation of a joint pilot project between Belarus and Ukraine on post-project analysis of the exploitation of the Khotislavskoye quarry. The project was implemented in close collaboration with the national authorities of Ukraine and Belarus and in consultation with the public in the frameworks of the Environment and Security Initiative and EaP GREEN Project. The following results were achieved:
(a) a bilateral Working Group for the environmental monitoring of the Khotislavskoye quarry was established and dialogue between experts of Belarus and Ukraine was initiated;
(b) data on the Khotislavskoye quarry was collected and analysed, and
(c) recommendations for improving the transboundary EIA procedure and post-project analysis in Belarus and Ukraine were prepared by the international and national experts on EIA.
The report by a bilateral Working Group, as well as the draft recommendations on improving post-project analysis were discussed at a meeting of a task force, consisting of national authorities of both countries, in Minsk on 17 December 2013. The public had the opportunity to provide comments during a public participation workshop held on 21 February 2014 in Malorita. The evaluation of the pilot project, including the recommendations, was finalized based on comments received during and after the final conference in April 2014.
In addition to the national activities, representatives of Belarus had an opportunity to participate in the regional events. In December 2014 five national experts took part in the in the Study Tour on Sharing Best Practices of the Czech Republic in the field of applying SEA. National experts learned about the Czech SEA system by discussing challenges and success factors.
In November 2015, five national experts from Ukraine representing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine, State Ecological Academy, National Academy of Public Administration, and NGO "Institute of Green Economics" took part in the EaP GREEN regional conference to share experience in drafting the SEA legislation and to take part at the SEA training of trainers workshop that took place in Lopota Lake Resort, Kahkheti, Georgia from 2 to 6 November 2015. The regional conference and the training have equipped the national experts with knowledge as to how to provide training to the national stakeholders and carry out SEAs with the minimum involvement from the international experts.
Ukraine hosted the second sub-regional workshop 'Sharing experience with introducing SEA and EIA in selected countries of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus' (31 October - 2 November 2017) organized in order to further enhance participants' knowledge on SEA and their abilities to subsequently conduct SEA training in their respective countries. The event built on the first sub-regional workshop, organized in Kakheti, Georgia in November 2015.
Should you have any question, please contact Mr. Martin Smutny, Project Coordinator, Espoo Secretariat, at firstname.lastname@example.com, or Ms. Natalia Trofymenko, the National focal point of EaP GREEN Programme, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, firstname.lastname@example.com.
|The EaP GREEN programme aims to help the Government of Ukraine establish an integrated policy framework for the transition to a green economy through: reforming policy instruments, adopting new analytical tools, improving access to finance, supporting capacity development, and rolling out pilot projects in the public and private sectors.


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March 10, 2007
Do Ionizing Air Cleaners Really Work?
Recently, you-know-who came home with a Bionaire PERMAtech(tm) ionizing air cleaner from Costco. She did this because I've been having the sniffles brought on by the elevated Bay Area attack of the trees (or is it dust?), which is always compounded by my preference for sleeping with the window open.
If you know me, you know I'm a big-time deep-in-my-bones skeptic. I might not always know exactly the right questions to ask, or be able to tell exactly what psychological forces or fraudulant pseudo-science is at play, but I am always skeptical. Marrying a Chinese girl was a big change for me, because Chinese are much more accepting of alternative medicines and anecdotal evidence than us poor Westerners. (Despite my skepticism, I have discovered several Chinese herbs and concoctions that work for me for various ailments, including, as far as I can tell given my limited capacity for controlled testing, my persistent nausea.)
The first red flag was thrown a few minutes into reading the brief manual, which offered this doozie:
You may also note after extended use, that dust may have collected around the grills or front panel. This is from the ionization affect caused by the negative ions exiting from the air outlet. This is additional evidence of the air cleaning effectiveness of negative ions.
Um, OK. By that logic, any normal fan has the same effectiveness, because they're always accumulating dust around the grills and front panel. Not to mention the average computer. ("But, love, I have to keep a full rack of servers in our house…they're purifying the air!") I digress.
Wikipedia's entry on Ionizers confirmed my suspicions, and cited articles indicating that the ozone created by ionization may actually be dangerous, which is not something I knew.
So, this week, I performed an unintentional experiment. I turned on the Ionizer, but I neglected to turn on the Ionizer. That is, by default, the Ionizer simply has a fan. You have to press a second button to enable the high electricity necessary for ionization. Good safety precaution. It remembers whether ionization was on or off…unless you unplug it. Which is what happened in this case.
For several days, then, she commented on how clean the air smelled in our bedroom, and on my lack of sniffles, even though I'd been sleeping with the window open and the heated blanket off. I started believing that, maybe, possibly, it was worth the money, and that it really was working. I was ready to admit that I was wrong (that happens a lot when you're married).
Then, this morning, I discovered my error. The best thing I can now say is that the filter was cleaning the air in our bedroom. Which , if true, probably makes it worth the money (I think it was 50% off), since most fans simply scatter dust and pollen and tree bombs and anti-MJ missiles around the air.
But you-know-who? Her comment was simply that it explains why last night I was still sniffling in my sleep.
I'm sure Robert Cialdini would have something to say about that.
What do you think?
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Hurrah! I commend your spirit of skepticism! I've been trying to find impartial and empirical information on air ionizers for a day now, with very little luck I'm afraid. Most manufacturers state (of course they would) that the levels of ozone emitted by ionizers isn't harmful… unless you happen to be asthmatic. Hmmm. You're example with your wife illustrates just how easily the placebo effect seems to work, or at least how air filters are just as effective as ionizers. Back to researching.
I would be more concern about products which are made to create ozone to room air on PURPOSE.
It's another typical conservative republican company from US which sells those products..
They are skeptics about ionizers and try to turn everything upside down compared to other sources of information.
I think you might like that site..
We all know how important air quality is, if you have ever spent a few hours on a plane you probably know that poor air quality has very negative effects, and that in some cases air quality has a very significant effect on general health.
the best air purifiers are usually the ones using hepa filters but they are very very expensive *-.
For a while there, ionic air purifiers took the world of air purification by storm. People were drawn in by their quiet operation, the fact that they don't use or require filters, and for their energy efficiency. It seemed as if HEPA air purifiers had some legitimate competition for the very first time. It didn't take long, though, for news about the problems with ionic air purifiers to spread. The biggest concern that haunts the supposed benefits of these machines is their close association with ozone. Indeed, ionic air purifiers produce ozone as a byproduct – and ozone is a proven lung irritant that flies in the face of improving indoor air quality.


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The sun was out; it was warm but other things didn't go so well.
Today was the day for a trip to the testing place. Got the lab work ok. Reported for the scan.
No order for anyone with my name so was directed from basement to second floor to check with physician's office. No record. Oh well. No food since midnight so when a woman appeared with free doughnuts, I accepted one, took one bite and was called back to the desk. The scan department could take me right now.....with one bite of doughnut swallowed? Yes. Back to the basement to drink the large glass of liquid that tastes like flat orange pop at room temperature. Wait one half hour and then the IV and lie down and hold your breath till you think you can't anymore.
Sure glad these don't come around too often.
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According to one of my co-workers, my face turns red and the temperature in the room drops by 10 degrees as soon as I start talking to Captain Useless when he visits my lab.
In my defense, he really should know the material I explained to him five separate times today. In fact, he was the TA for the course where I learned that material. I've tried getting him to repeat back to me what I just said, asked him questions about what I've told him to make sure he understands... but somehow 15 minutes later he always comes back with the exact same questions. It feels like he just doesn't care enough to bother remembering. This also pissed me off because he later brought them up at a group meeting with our supervisors, which wasted the short meeting time we had, especially when they said exactly what I said, along with a, "You should know this." It also kind of made us look really stupid. Like, "We should take less data readings to get rid of the noise." stupid. Aaaaagh. I spent my entire morning explaining these things so that maybe we wouldn't look like fools at the group meeting!
Friday, June 26, 2009
And here I thought I was being discreet...
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2012's return to the 12 Hours of Old El Paso had me motivated for a repeat win despite the lack of steep climbs and gnarly descents that I prefer on a race course. Being the first of all the solo riders last year on my SS, I really wanted to do the same again this year with hopes of a bit more competition that might push me a bit more than what I'm used to. Vince Anderson from Grand Junction was supposed to make the trip, but his name never showed up on the start list. I thought I saw Gustavo Fierro's name on the solo list, but he ended up doing it with a team. sem Gallegos was not on the solo list. A couple guys from New Mexico were rumored to show up, but not Cameron. Juanito was returning, but I beat him last year and he's older than me. My ride last year was really the only big ride I did all year other than the Chile Pepper road ride. This year I had 4 races under my belt for a total of 1,078 miles…..racing miles. I knew I had the endurance from my bikepacking races and I knew I still had a lot of speed from my Horny Toad rally. I was still concerned about my knees, but they seemed to be getting better.
While I love the venue at the Bowen Round House, I did not like the way the pit areas were arranged. Solo row was not at the end of the lap, so I parked on the road about 100 meters from the finish tent. A couple others joined me on the road including last year's solo women's winner Alison Kinsler. This ended up being a huge advantage for us for several reasons. First, we didn't have to start out of our pits with some short power climbs, and second, we were able to see our competitors coming down the road.
This is the only photo I took the entire weekend.
Notice the clouds? Those didn't last long.
I took my first lap on my hardtail because the Superfly was still skipping a bit even with a new chain on a cog that was not showing any visible wear. The fork on the hardtail needs a bit of love, so I was not enjoying the ride very much. I came through the pit somewhere in 3rd or 4th with the solo riders. Remember, I'm not just racing the single speeders. I wanted to take the overall solo win again. When I pitted, I decided to ditch the hardtail due to the lack of comfort and because the dropout set screws were loose. Jen had it ready to roll on lap 3, but the Superfly only skipped twice so I decided to stay on it. My third lap, it only skipped once. On lap 4, I caught Juanito.
This is where I made a dumbish move. I followed Juanito through Lazy Cow and we got to the Tin Mine Rd, he was going way too slow for me. He appeared quite tired already, bobbing up and down a lot and looking like he was having to make quite an effort to go fast. I wasn't sure who was ahead of him at this point and I thought he might have even been the leader. I went to the front, and pulled away leaving Juanito to smolder in the crater he created blowing himself up at that pace. Problem was, I was feeling it too. It was really hot….high 80's. In 2011 I drank 2 bottles per lap. Here it was lap 4, and I was almost finished with 2 bottles before heading down to Mad Cow….about 15 to 20 minutes from my pit. On lap 5 I cramped up Polecat, stopped to stretch, and drank ALL of my water. I made it up to Robert Newman's aid station below the top of the course and filled my large bottle. I ended up doing the exact same thing on lap 6, only cramping a bit higher on the course. Not good. On lap 7 I carried a third bottle so I wouldn't have to waste time filling at the aid station. After lap seven, I drank an entire bottle of water in my pit before heading out with NO botttles. Whoops. I back tracked to my pit losing about a minute or so.
By this point in time, I figured out who was ahead of me. Some guy on a 29er hardtail wearing a Feedback Sports kit was about to get crushed. He only had a couple minutes on me and I knew the hardtail would take it's toll on him. I figured I'd get him on one of the pit stops when we had to get lights on. Mine were already mounted and all I needed to do was change helmets. At about 5:05 I headed out for lap 9. I made the entire lap without lights and passed Mr. Feedback in his pit. He was sitting on the ground and looked completely shelled. I bottled back up for lap 10 and still didn't need my lights until I got about 10 minutes down the trail. Now that it was night, I picked up the pace a bit but it was still really hot. When I came through for lap 11, I tried to figure out the time gap, but was having difficulty doing the math. Since I was leading, I was trying to do an estimation from the previous lap. I guessed I had about 8 to 10 minutes on second.
Lap 11 wasn't any cooler and Jen told me the snakes were out as Alison had seen two on the previous lap. I caught Alison going up Tin Mine and just after I passed her I almost ran over a diamond back. It didn't rattle, but appeared to be doing all it could to get off the trail. My bike was making some weird noised but I was too busy trying to stay on the gas. I wanted to make sure I was doing a sub hour lap with the possibility of doing lap 12. As I came out of Deadman's Drop, something made a horrible sound. My chain was jammed up and I noticed that I was down 2 chainring bolts. Oh no. I ran the bike up the climbs and soft pedaled the descents. Running was kind of nice in that it used muscles that weren't cramping, but I was pretty paranoid about snakes. After making it to my pit, I traded bikes and bottled up for lap 12. It was 9 pm on the nose. I went to the finish tent to do some math. Second place was only about half way into his lap, so I raised my arm in victory and headed back to my pit for some food, drink, and a shower.
Eleven hours, eleven laps, 25 bottles of fluid, 2 lost chainring bolts. Keys to victory? Having all my bottles already filled up in a cooler packed with ice. That saved me so much time. I'm sure my total time in the pits wasn't much over 5 minutes. I went with the same food as last year….a foot long Subway club and a cheese pizza. I didn't start eating any real food until after lap 5 which may have contributed to my cramping issues. I also snacked on fruit leather, Z-Bars, and some chews. Heat was the biggest factor for all the suffering on the clockwise loop. It's amazing how fast you can stop cramps if you drink enough water.
Thanks goes out to Mike Rossen and the Bicycle Co. staff. Turn out was pretty low for this event due to some conflicts in northern New Mexico and possible burnout by those who did Chupacabras. Maybe next year we can have this thing in November during a full moon. Maybe turn it into an 18 hour race……Ride all night!
Here are some pics I jacked off of facebook. Priscilla Rossen was all over that course and took some pretty good photos.


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I love this necklace. And this one. In fact, I like a lot of the things this seller has! (My "subtle" hinting with my mom may have scored me one of these today!)
A Home Depot or Lowe's gift card. I really need to get some stuff done around the house!!
I wanna be Sona Smooth!
A new DVD player (DVR) – since the one I bought seems to have disappeared from my front porch while workers were painting – but no, they didn't take it….
Hmmmmm….. Other than big ticket items (TV, computer), I can't think of anything else. But I'll be sure to update if I do think of anything! 🙂
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My Song of the Week was recommended to me by my friend Bryony ( www.playingonalyric.blogspot.com ) it is Under the Sun by Cheryl. (Not Cheryl Cole!) It is a real summer, feel-good song!
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Kris Jenner is reportedly being sued for ripping off the Kim Kardashian video game.
According to TMZ, a new lawsuit claims Kris and her agent strung along developers Kung Fu Factory, after they were contacted about creating a Kardashian-themed video app.
Kung Fu allegedly presented a proposal for the game which was seen by Kris' rep and the full version was "very specific," including how the characters would appear and how the game would be played by fans.
The suit, obtained by TMZ, alleges months went by without Kris making a decision until they heard they were no longer launching a game and talks were "dead".
Kim Kardashian: Hollywood was then launched in 2014 and Kung Fu claim there are a LOT of similarities to their copyrighted proposal.