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Brown comes out against H.R. 822
Nov 8, 2011 Elections 2010, Federal Legislation
Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown has come out against H.R. 822 in a letter to Mayor "Mumbles" Menino.
This isn't a surprise. I wasn't expecting him to vote in favor of the bill. His declared No vote isn't likely to be enough to derail the bill in the Senate either. Both the antis and their media supporters continue to ignore the '10 elections where a bunch of their allies lost. There should still be 60+ votes which is enough to prevent a filibuster when it comes to the floor.
Schumer speaks on H.R. 822
Oct 27, 2011 Elections 2010, Federal Legislation
Chuck Schumer finally address H.R. 822 in this NY1/YNN story:
"… There are 242 co-sponsors to the bill," [Congressman Jerrold Nadler] said. "I hope we can stop it in the Senate." That will likely happen, according to New York's senior senator, Charles Schumer. "It's come up in the past and the Senate's defeated it," he said. Schumer also said the bill would allow gun owners into the state without permission from law enforcement officials, which he said was not wanted …"
That isn't what happened. When is came up last year it had 58 Yea votes, just short of the 60 needed to prevent Schumer's promised filibuster. The '10 elections should have added 6 pro-gun votes meaning there should be enough support now to end debate on the bill and bring it to the floor for a vote. Schumer isn't saying this.
Expect chaos
Sep 20, 2011 Elections 2010, Elections 2012, Politics
I'm hearing that Senator Mark Grisanti, a registered Democrat who ran as a Republican last year, is going to now caucus with the Democrats making for a 31-31 tie in the Senate. What exactly this means for committee chairmanships and legislation is unclear as the Democrats would still be split with 27 members under John Sampson and 4 under Jeff Klien's Independent Democrat Caucus.
Kirwan won
Feb 16, 2011 Elections 2010
Tom Kirwan has finally won AD-100 after the appeals court ruled 4-0 on invalid ballots. Shelly has lost his supermajority in the Assembly and that will have widespread positive political ramifications. We go from D-rated Frank Skartados back to A-rated Kirwan.
Dennis Miller on the 2010 elections
Jan 7, 2011 Elections 2010, Humor, Politics
Opening segment from Dennis Miller's recent HBO special.
Aubertine picked
Jan 6, 2011 Elections 2010, Politics
Gov. Cuomo has nominated Darrel Aubertine to be Agriculture Commissioner.
Aubertine had a solid pro-gun record while in both the Assembly and Senate, although that probably had nothing to do with this nomination. Aubertine lost his re-election bid last November and was out of a job.
Cuomo takes over
Jan 1, 2011 Elections 2010, Politics, State Legislation
Andrew Cuomo has been sworn in as Governor. Marvelous.
He has a proven track record as an antigunner going back to his time at HUD. He didn't make a big deal about guns during his campaign and I still believe Eric Schneiderman is going to be pointman on the issue. We should know soon enough what the Governor is going to do. Three things to look out for this month are:
- What he says during the State of the State address this Wednesday.
- Program bills, especially the state budget.
- Appointments, especially for the DEC.
With Schniederman, I know what he's going to do: be a royal pain the in the ass and not just to New York gun owners. I expect he'll waste no time announcing all sorts of antigun initiatives at the state and national level.
Antigun leader charged with harassment
Dec 23, 2010 Elections 2010, Politics, State Legislation
David Koon was one of the biggest antis in the legislature, sponsoring or co-sponsoring the worst of the gun control bills in the Assembly. Fortunately, he imploded and lost his bid for re-election last month. Now comes word that he's been charged with harassment:
"Assemblyman David Koon has been charged with second-degree harassment, a violation, in connection with a pre-Election Day incident … Koon's charge is related to an Oct. 29 confrontation over the placement of campaign signs. Ken Gullo of Perinton was putting up signs for Republican Carl Paladino, and Koon said he objected to their placement, saying they were in the right-of-way … Gullo's attorney, Anjan Ganguly, said Gullo felt threatened during the incident. "Mr. Koon seemed to have a real problem with Mr. Gullo placing those signs where they were being placed," Ganguly said …"
First Adam Bradley, now David Koon. Why are the antis so violent?
Shelly's supermajority gone
Dec 10, 2010 Elections 2010, Politics, State Legislation
With the race in AD-89 over, the Republicans now have 50 seats in the Assembly. In the last undecided race in AD-100, Tom Kirwan is leading Frank Skartados by 60-something votes.
Shelly Silver's supermajority in the Assembly is gone and that will affect lots of things including gun control legislation.
Victory in AD-89
Dec 10, 2010 Elections 2010
NRA/NYSRPA member Robert Castelli wins re-election in AD-89 by 112 votes.


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Hermes Press has announced that it will be publishing an archival collection of the first eight issues of Superior Comics' Brenda Starr series from 1948. Entitled Brenda Starr: The Complete Pre-Code Collection Volume One: Good Girls, Bondage, and Other Fine Things, the book will be a 256-page deluxe hardcover edition retailing for $60.00 and available in July 2013.
Including illustrations by Jack Kamen and Matt Baker, Brenda Starr was first published in August 1947 by Four Star Publications. Written by Dale Messick, the series lasted only two issues before being picked up and continued by Superior Publishers Limited in 1948. Also penned by Messick, the title ran for ten issues before resuming publication with Charlton in 1955.
A companion to Hermes' collection of the Brenda Starr daily and Sunday newspaper strips, which launched in 2011 (see "Hermes Gets 'Brenda Starr'"), the 2013 book will include the original back up features of the comics, as well as documentary materials and a historic essay.
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Cristine Cioffi of Niskayuna has been elected president of The New York Bar Foundation, which last year awarded $1.24 million in law-related grants to 70 organizations statewide.
The Foundation is the charitable arm of the New York State Bar Association. Founded in 1950, The Bar Foundation supports legal research and education; provides funding for legal assistance, particularly to the poor; and works to ensure high standards of professional ethics and enhance the public's understanding of legal heritage.
Cioffi said her main goals as president are to raise the Foundation's visibility among attorneys and the public, provide grants in all 62 New York counties, strengthen youth courts and respond to the changing need for Foundation services.
"In the last two years, there were many, many requests for grants that were designed to either prevent bankruptcies, prevent foreclosures or help people who were experiencing serious economic problems gain access to legal services," she said. "Ideally, as the economy recovers, the need for those kinds of services will decline, allowing us to direct grant money to other areas of need."
Cioffi is president and partner of Cioffi, Slezak & Wildgrube, where she practices primarily in the fields of estate planning, administration and elder law. She served for 10 years as a Schenectady County legislator, including two years as minority leader, and is a past president of the Schenectady County Bar Association.
At the Bar Association, she served on the House of Delegates and has been a member of the Executive, Finance, Sarbanes Oxley, Strategic Finance and Media Awards committees and the Special Committee on Issues Affecting Same-Sex Couples. Prior to being elected president of the Bar Foundation, she served as its assistant secretary.
She is immediate past chair of the Board of Trustees of Ellis Medicine, where she continues to serve on the board, and is a trustee of the Ellis Hospital Foundation.
She is a graduate of Middlebury College and Albany Law School.
Cioffi was elected to a one-year term as president by the Foundation's Board of Directors in January. She succeeds retired Syracuse attorney M. Catherine Richardson (Bond, Schoeneck & King), a former president of the State Bar Association.
Other current officers are John J. Kenney of New York City (Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney), vice president; Patricia K. Bucklin of Albany (New York State Bar Association), secretary; and Richard Raysman of New York City (Holland & Knight), treasurer.
A philanthropic organization, The New York Bar Foundation directs grant money toward legal service agencies, not-for-profit organizations, local bar associations, elementary and high schools and other organizations that assist children and adults. Grants are awarded for legal services, representation and advocacy; technology and innovation; aid to disabled veterans; and education, scholarship and fellowships. Amounts generally range from about $5,000 to $10,000. (A list of recent grant recipients is attached.)
For more information about the Bar Foundation, visit its website at www.tnybf.org.
The 77,000-member New York State Bar Association is the largest voluntary state bar association in the country. It was founded in 1876.BAR FOUNDATION GRANTS 2011
In 2011, the Bar Foundation awarded $1.24 million in grants, scholarships and fellowships to nearly 70 organizations, including:
Albany-Capital DistrictAlbany County Bar Association, Albany; Bethlehem Youth Court, Inc., Delmar; Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Hudson Falls; Empire Justice Center, Albany; In Our Own Voices, Inc., Albany; Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Albany; New York State Defenders Association, Inc., Albany; Prisoners' Legal Services of New York, Albany; Service, New York; Workers' Rights Law Center of New York, Inc., Kingston.
Central and Western New YorkCASA of the Southern Tier, Inc., Corning; Farmworker Legal Services of New York, Inc., Rochester; Gay Men's Health Crisis, New York; Genesee County CASA for Children, Batavia; Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo, Inc., Buffalo; Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc., Utica; Legal Aid Society of Rochester, Inc., Rochester; Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc., Geneva; Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of Western New York, Inc. Buffalo; Lifespan of Greater Rochester, Inc., Rochester; Partnership for Ontario County, Canandaigua; Syracuse University, Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities, Syracuse; The Center for Youth Services, Inc., Rochester.
Long IslandHillside Children's Foundation, Morris; Huntington Youth Bureau Youth Development Research Institute, Inc., Huntington; Mercy Haven, Inc., Islip Terrace; Nassau County Bar Association, Inc., Mineola; Nassau/Suffolk Law Services Committee, Inc., Hempstead.
New York City, Lower Hudson ValleyBrennan Center for Justice, New York; The Bronx Defenders, Bronx; The Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc., Brooklyn; Center for Court Innovation/Fund for the City of New York, New York; Center for Family Representation, New York; Edwin Gould Services for Children & Families, Brooklyn; Goddard Riverside Community Center, New York; Housing Court Answers, New York; inMotion Inc., New York; LatinoJustice PRLDEF, New York; Lawyers for Children, New York; Legal Action Center, New York; Legal Aid Society, Kew Gardens; Legal Aid Society, New York; Legal Services New York City, New York; Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, New York; Mental Health Association of Westchester, Inc., Tarrytown; MFY Legal Services, Inc., New York; MinKwon Center for Community Action, Flushing; My Sisters' Place, Inc., White Plains; National Center for Law & Economic Justice, New York; Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project, New York; New York Civil Liberties Union, New York; New York County Lawyers' Association, New York; New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, Inc., New York; New York Legal Assistance Group, New York; Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, New York; Partnership for Children's Rights, New York; Partnership for the Homeless, New York; Pro Bono Net, Inc., New York; Queens County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Jamaica; Safe Horizon, Inc., New York; Selfhelp Community Services, Inc., New York; The Door - A Center of Alternatives, Inc., New York; The National Network to End Domestic Violence, New York; Volunteers of Legal Services, New York.
Out of StateUniversity of Pennsylvania Law School, Center for Technology, Innovation and Competition, Philadelphia, Pa.; Vermont Immigration and Asylum Advocates, Burlington, Vt.
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Jennica Joyce
Yoga & Babywearing Dance Instructor
I have been dancing since diapers while my tap dance teaching Mama carried me. As a registered yoga teacher with my Masters in Public Health, I have continued to practice the healing power of human connection and movement in my own life. I have taught, performed, and studied dance and yoga throughout Southern California. Beginning in 2014, I started bringing weekly yoga classes to my peers while working as an informaticist at Inland Empire Health Plan in Rancho Cucamonga.
In February 2017, when I was 8 months pregnant, my husband Alex and I moved to Joshua Tree to raise our family while living among fellow villagers who care about the environment, their bodies, and their minds. Living next to a truly magical National Park is a huge bonus. A childbirth education class at Desert Birth & Wellness along with our doula Jenn provided the tools we needed to make our natural hospital childbirth a reality.
After bringing my first born son Gunnar into this world on April Fools Day 2017, no joke, I found babywearing to fit perfectly with my active lifestyle and belief in the importance of connecting. As a new Mom, I have been choreographing dances and refining my yoga practice accordingly ever since. I look forward to sharing and guiding other parents and caregivers as a yoga and babywearing dance instructor at Desert Birth & Wellness.
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Here's an update on available houses, townhomes, condos, and rentals available near the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas!
Single-Family Homes
4 new single family homes came on the market yesterday which is located in the Texas Medical Center area.
4 Bedroom/2 bath/1,304 sq. ft for $98,500 (Year built: 1995) MLS # 74115041
From the listing report, " Great 4 bedroom home with large living room and 2 full bath located close to medical center and down and 288fwy. "
3 Bedroom/2.5 bath/1,604 sq. ft for $121,212 (Year built: 2005) MLS # 74115041
From the listing report, " A must-see. Completely remodeled. Conveniently located near Medical Center, Universities, Reliant Stadium, 288 & 610 freeways. 2 story, 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths waiting to be revitalized by YOU. Breakfast area for convenient family & friends entertaining open to living room. nicely sized Master and secondary bedrooms. Come look and let me know what you think? This home has fresh carpet fresh pine all big tile floors downstairs with accents. "
3 Bedroom/2 bath/1,805 sq. ft for $750,000 (Year built: 1938) MLS # 46481314
From the listing report, " A wonderful 1938 Austin Stone cottage on a large corner (Montclair) lot in the middle of Southgate. A story & 1/2 in ORIGINAL condition with the master bedroom + another room down & a full bath. Upstairs are 2 more bedrooms + a full bath. Most of the house is paneled in pine. There is a pool in the fenced backyard. "
4 Bedroom/4.5 bath/3,555 sq. ft for $1,199,000 (Year built: 1939) MLS # 72594043
From the listing report, " Beautiful 2 story traditional in the heart of Southgate! 1st floor offers formal living & dining, study, spacious living room open to gourmet/cooks kitchen with stainless appliances, granite & abundant storage. 4 bedroom up, spacious master with walk-in his & hers closet. Downstairs bonus room with full bath can be bedroom/qtrs. Shows beautifully! Walking/biking distance to Med Ctr, Rice U, Village. *=per seller. "
0 mid/hi-rises were listed yesterday for the Texas Medical Center area.
0 Condo/Townhouse was listed yesterday in the Texas Medical Center area.
The Texas Medical Center is a competitive area when it comes to real estate in Houston. You really have to move quickly if you want to rent a place in the Texas Medical Center. 4 active rentals were placed on the market yesterday.
2 Bedroom/1 bath/6,204 sq. ft for $550/month (Year built: 1964) MLS # 54024790
From the listing report, " Small complex located near medical center downtown TSU & University of Houston. Located on the bus line tenant pays light and water. Ready for quick move strong rental history preferred. Special consideration for seniors and veterans. Laundry facility on property. "
2 Bedroom/1 bath/756 sq. ft for $1,150/month (Year built: 1983) MLS # 60591368
From the listing report, " Great condo for lease in the Medical Center. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom with all appliances(washer & dryer stackable, fridge, stove & dishwasher).Freshly painted and updated fixtures!! "
1 Bedroom/1 bath/838 sq. ft for $1,400/month (Year built: 2005) MLS # 62757642
From the listing report, " Convenient to Medical Center,downtown, Rice University,the village,and reliant.Community ammenities include health spa&massage room,heated resort style pool with jacuzzi,lavish clubhouse,gated&covered assigned parking.Interior features include-granite countertops, slate floors,ceramic tiles,two tone paint, cabinets,stainless appliances,FRIDGE&WASHER&DRYER INCLUDED,huge walk in closet. "
2 Bedroom/2 bath/1,208 sq. ft for $1,950/month (Year built: 2003) MLS # 9596174
From the listing report, " Great 2bed 2bath study in 7575 Kirby building is convenient to medical center,West U,Rice,features include tropical pool,fitness center for residents,reservable party room,covered assigned parking garage,gated access,a/c hall areas,interior features include:granite countertops,stainless appliance package,patio,huge walk in closet,his and her dual vanity sinks with garden tub. "
New Construction
0 new construction properties were listed for the Texas Medical Center area.
If you are looking to buy a house, townhome, or rent out a property in near the Texas Medical Center, please do not hesitate to visit TexasMedicalCenterLiving.com. We are up-to-date with the latest and greatest inventory in the most coveted areas around town including near the Texas Medical Center. If you are open to other areas in Houston, please visit our list of Houston search sites.
This information is provided to you by the Lion Real Estate Group.


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I am back with my promised Whiff of Joy / Elisabeth Bell Summer Stamp Kit blog candy. (Later than expected though :) But better late than never. As you might know - pre-orders for the Kit are open until May 4th. It includes 6 brand new, never before seen, main character stamps, 5 accessory stamps, designed by Elisabeth Bell and 4 text stamps, designed by myself (in english).
To celebrate this fantastic new set (If I can say so myself..haha), I want to make 2!! stampers really happy (Yes, 2!!) So I am giving away 2 Summer stamp kits.
It's open until friday May 1st
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Dec. 7 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday was scheduled to sign a proclamation recognizing National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
The event comes on the 76th anniversary of the day the Japanese attacked the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
The infamous attack killed more than 2,000 Americans, crippled the U.S. Pacific Fleet and effectively pushed the United States into World War II.
Thursday's event will include Pearl Harbor survivors.
Beforehand, Trump tweeted about the solemn anniversary.
"Today, our entire nation pauses to REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR -- and the brave warriors who on that day stood tall and fought for America," he wrote. "God Bless our HEROES who wear the uniform, and God Bless the United States of America."


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FOSJOAS keeps on innovation and upgrading the design to satisfy more individuals' requirements by releasing a variety of intelligent electric scooters. FOSJOAS K1 wireless remote control skateboard is a brand new model diametrically different from other models. The design philosophy of FOSJOAS K1 motorized skateboard is to provide diversified choices, as it is not only a new type of transport in the intelligent transportation, but also a toy can make people find exclusive fun no matter for geek players or beginners. And this concept can be incorporated in every aspect of people's life. As an electric skateboard fan, Dennis ordered one set of FOSJOAS K1 online.
At first sight, K1 maple electric skateboard bears a strong resemblance to the traditional skateboard. However, FOSJOAS makes some breakthroughs, which make K1 stand out from others. FOSJOAS K1 wireless remote control skateboard is the newest product released by Moben in 2015. For Moben, it has released several kinds of self-balancing electric scooters based on the gyroscope principle in the concept of "travel freely and clean energy."
The emergence of FOSJOAS K1 electric skateboard is a breakthrough by adopting the advantages of lithium battery and electrical and mechanical structure without taking the self-balancing techniques. Dennis feels the effortless ride during the ride. In the process of ride, Dennis is not tired and therefore he can enjoy the ride to his heart's content.
Furthermore, Dennis can control the speed of FOSJOAS K1 maple electric skateboard via the 2.4G remote control. The wireless connection can penetrate the wall and the effective distance reaches 10 meters. Another draw of FOSJOAS K1 is that players can paint it or change stickers of the board. Even you can change the battery or tires according to your own requirements. The DIY attribute appeals to Dennis most.
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Windows 7 Games | Time Management Games | Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol Collector's Edition
Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol Collector's Edition Game
One hour or 60 minutes free trial demo version of the game is provided above. There are some games with more than 1 hour (80 minutes) time limit. Windows7Games.com provides virus free games setup files which are placed on secure server. Downloading time of game setup files varies depending up on size and your internet connection speed. Before buy your full version legal copy with various available payment methods you can play free demo of downloadable casual game. You have to purchase activation code or serial key for full version of the game by credit card, Visa Card, Master Card, American Express Card, Discover Card or Via PayPal.
Read Delicious: Emily's Christmas Carol Collector's Edition Game Features
- Time manage your way through 92 heartfelt holiday levels
- Collect all 30 diamonds to invite everybody to Paige's play
- Craft countless delicious dishes across 6 unique locations
- Join Emily and the family on a winter train ride to find Santa
- Buy full version of this game for PC!
Minimum System Requirements for Playing Game
- Operating System: Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windo
- Processor: 2.0 GHz
- RAM (Memory): 1024
- DirectX Version: 9
- Free Space on Hard Disk: 393 MB
More Information About This PC Game
- Game Size: 375.42 MB
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If you've ever gotten frustrated with your iPhone when your phone doesn't ring, there might be an easier fix to the problem than you think. In some cases you don't need to update the operating system or restore to factory settings and load your most recent backup to correct any software issues. There could be a simple fix right in front of you that'll take less than five seconds to correct and you'll be shocked to discover it.
Having recently run into this issue with my wife's phone I was extremely surprised I didn't think of it sooner. When you swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone to activate Control Center you'll notice the top settings allow you toggle on and off Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, and Rotation Lock. Check and see if the moon or Do Not Disturb setting on your iPhone has been enabled. If so, this is stopping your iPhone from ringing and text message alerts, unless you've identified certain contacts to get through despite enabling Do Not Disturb. Simply turn this setting off and all calls will resume, except for those numbers you've blocked.
Another way you can investigate if the Do Not Disturb mode is running is by checking to see if the moon icon is present in the menu bar at the top of the screen. If so, Do Not Disturb mode is enabled and you need to shut it off to receive calls normally.
If you access Control Center numerous times throughout the day, accidentally activating this feature isn't entirely out difficult to do. In most cases, you're probably used to going through the motions of turning on the flashlight or disabling Wi-Fi and you tapped the Do Not Disturb mode without even knowing it. The frustrating part is trying to find a solution to a problem when you don't even know where to start. If you don't use the Do Not Disturb function, checking this setting would probably never appear on your radar since you aren't familiar with what this feature does or that it even exists.
So before you start calling your iPhone a "piece of s@#*," check out this setting to see if you might've accidentally selected it. It's definitely the easiest solution to an extremely frustrating issue.


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Wolves have turned down a £10 million offer from Sunderland for Fletcher, after Martin O'Neill finally made his move for the Scotland international over the weekend.
O'Neill is also understood to have offered Connor Wickham on loan for the season as part of the deal but Wolves are not prepared to accept less than £15 million. Sunderland are reluctant to increase their offer but Fletcher, 25, could now hand in a transfer request in a bid to push through a move to the Stadium of Light.
Stoke's £2 million bid for Kightly has been rejected by the Championship club.
Kightly, 26, has one year remaining on his contract and Tony Pulis is keen to bring in the winger to provide competition for Jermaine Pennant and Matthew Etherington. But Wolves have turned down the bid and Stoke are unlikely to return with an improved offer.
Wolves also rejected a £4 million bid from West Ham for Matt Jarvis in June and Jez Moxey, the chief executive, insists no players will be leaving Molineux.
He said: "Our best players are not for sale; we want to keep them and build the strongest possible team for the season ahead."
Stale Solbakken, the new Wolves manager, has already signed Bjorn Sigurdarson and Frank Nouble, and yesterday completed a season-long loan deal for Rennes midfielder Tongo Doumbia.


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The Secret Garden
Bedford Community Theatre
Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (EST)
Event Details
Orphaned in India, 11 year-old Mary Lennox returns to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald and his invalid son Colin. The estate's many wonders include a magic garden which beckons the children with haunting melodies and the "Dreamers," spirits from Mary's past, who guide her through her new life, dramatizing The Secret Garden's compelling tale of forgiveness and renewal.
Appropriate for ages 3 and up.
Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Music by Lucy Simon, Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Original Broadway Production Produced by Heidi Lamdsman, Rick Steiner, Frederic H. Mayerson, Elizabeth Williams, Jujamcyn Theatres/TV ASAHI, and Dodger Productions, originally produced by the Virginia Stage Company, Charles Towers, Artistic Director
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When & Where
Bedford Hills Community House
74 Main St
Bedford Hills,
Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (EST)
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"In the series Air/Plains, the ever-familiar image of the setting sun, photographed over a two-week period in the Great Plains region of central Nebraska, is reconstituted into an artwork that is simultaneously representation and object, as I would print out the images, fold them into a specific paper airplane and rephotograph them. The title refers both to the content of the image, air and plains, and to the object into which the photograph has been folded, an airplane. The resulting image holds the illusionistic space of the landscape while being photographic documentation of its manipulation." — Millee Tibbs
Millee Tibbs' (b. 1976) work derives from her interest in photography's ubiquity in contemporary culture and the tension between its truth-value and inherent manipulation of reality. Her photographs often address the fabrication of an ideal of the American landscape. By disrupting the photographic image through physical interventions (folding, cutting, and sewing), her work responds to the miniaturization and domestication of land through photography. Tibbs resides in Detroit, MI and holds an MFA in photography from RISD. She has exhibited throughout the U.S. and abroad, participated in a fellowship at The MacDowell Colony and has held artist residencies at the Wassaic Project and the Santa Fe Art Institute.
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NVTC is inviting members and industry leaders to serve as guest bloggers, sharing insights and information on trends or business issues relevant to other members. In the four of a five part series on "Building Relationships," Matthew Falls of BusinessUSA shares his insights on maintaining relationships with customers.
You've done whatever follow-up resulted from your conversation and it's time to make the follow up call, or set the meeting. Again, prepare: research beyond the web site, set the agenda and focus beforehand with your contact. This is very important – it moves the conversation forward, lays the stage for the expected action items and demonstrates respect for the other person in that you are prepared for the call and do not intend to waste their time.
Dig deeper – look behind what's in front of you – talk to multiple people – find out the real story, not just what's on the web site. Look for ways to bring more value to meetings. Think beyond the meeting to your ultimate goals for this relationship. Focus on the person that you're speaking with, the action item and how you can help this person.
If you are focusing on the other person and their needs, you can be patient and let the conversation progress naturally. Sharpen your customer conversation skills. Ask about their interests, what's important to them. It's very important to cultivate the human side of relationships to get beyond the standard speech.
You can find out what they are willing to do and capable of doing, by listening to throwaway comments or venting, especially those made in frustration, they exhibit true feelings not stated. Cultivating the human side of relationships develops the trust that makes your contact feel comfortable enough to reveal such information, indicating pain points that your solution can solve.
Your goal is to come away from this first call with points of pain. It's important to be aware of where you are in the process versus where you want to be and figure out how to advance to next stage – bring in an idea that adds value to them. Each conversation should build on the previous conversation; if you are having the same conversation, they are not ready.
There may not be any apparent points of pain. That's ok. Keep the conversation going with contacts by looking at them and their business as a whole and send them information, interesting items, bits of news. Become a resource to them. Over time they may introduce you to opportunities, or pain points may be revealed. Your relationships should also give you intelligence about upcoming opportunities.
If you are a federal contractor or sub-contractor, bringing business to the prime obviously will make them see you as a resource and an ideal teaming partner. With contracting trends indicating that 1 of 4 contracts are multiple award vehicles, teaming decisions are often made before the Statement of Work is issued, so developing and expanding teaming relationships become critical to the success of the company.
Many contracts result from being on a team. Not just any team though, the right team. You also want to make your company desirable to the right team. A strategic advisor focused on generating revenue can assess your company, help you determine your core competencies, develop strategies to get on the right team and negotiate a teaming agreement that brings value to all team members.
All of this great research and preparation won't deliver results if you can't deliver the message to the customer. Take the time to practice so that you will be more confident in the moment. Anticipate how the call will play out and do some role playing.
Use the seasons analogy to guide the building of your relationships – plant the seed – introduce yourself – nurture the relationship – become a resource to them, send information, make introductions, etc. – harvest the seeds – if you have nurtured the relationship, the harvest time becomes apparent – enjoy the fruits – take the time to enjoy your success – start to think about new opportunities.
Matthew Falls works for the federal initiative BusinessUSA, focusing on outreach to the state and local partners and the business community. He collaborates with state and local economic development organizations to feature their program content on BusinessUSA and to introduce BusinessUSA as a resource to small businesses.


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SPOKANE, Wash. -- A new archaeological dig shows the Spokane area to be one of the oldest areas of continuous human habitation in the state.
According to evidence verified by radiocarbon dating, people may have lived at the confluence of the Spokane River and Latah Creek for some 8,000 years, said Stanley C. Gough, archaeology director at Eastern Washington University in nearby Cheney.
"This documents for the first time people actually living here at this age," said Gough, who has been excavating a 25-by-60-foot site downstream from Spokane Falls.
The oldest known habitation site in Washington is thought to be the Marmes Rockshelter at the confluence of the Snake and Palouse rivers, where evidence was found that it had been used for shelter, storage, and burials for more than 11,000 years, according to Washington State University documents. The site was flooded when the reservoir behind Lower Monumental Dam filled in the late 1960s.
The Spokane River findings are no surprise to Indian tribes in the area, whose oral history says ancient peoples fished along the river thousands of years ago.
"We've known that all our lives," said Buzz Gutierrez, a Spokane Indian tribal member who was born and raised just upstream from the traditional encampment. "We can say to the Europeans, 'We've been here longer than you thought.'"
Gough led a five-month dig in the alluvial delta downstream from the falls. He said his team found 60,000 artifacts, including spear tips known as Cascade points that were in use throughout the region as far back as 8,000 years ago.
Radioactive carbon dating also showed three samples of charcoal 4 to 7 feet below the surface were 8,000 years old, he said.
"Every excavation yields new things," Gough said. "This one was a particularly information-rich site."
The $430,000 dig was the result of a state order to install overflow tanks for sewer and stormwater lines for the city.
The vast majority of the artifacts consisted of broken animal bone and rock chips, but there was also an arrow point made of obsidian, or volcanic glass, from eastern Oregon and an ax blade made of nephrite, a type of jade, from the Wenatchee area.
Also found was an oven hearth lined with river mussel shells, showing how food was cooked and eaten, said Sara Walker, another archaeologist on the dig.
The dig uncovered rocks fashioned into weights for fishing nets at a layer indicating they were about 3,500 years old.
The weights indicate an effort to increase the fish catch, either for drying and storage, or possibly for use in trading, Gough said.
No evidence of winter shelters was found, and the presence of bones from mammals that hibernate during the winter, such as marmots, also indicated that humans were present only during warm-weather months, he said.
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> There is a real historical event which corresponds with
> separating the waters above from the waters below.
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> You seem to be big on ANE, Loren. I challenge you to show me another
> creation account that gets the sequence of events correct.
I count approximately 11 Hebrew words which must be redefined (from the
author's original intent) in order to make the Genesis 1 chronology match
the scientific chronology in a typical concordist scenario. (In the NIV,
for example: light, day, evening, morning, expanse, waters above, waters
below, seed-bearing plants, fruit trees, form [the sun, moon, stars],
So here is a counter-challenge, one which you owe it to yourself to
attempt: Locate a dozen or two creation stories from ancient cultures
around the world. Then allow yourself to do a similar level of
word-redefinition in those stories as you do in the Genesis 1 account, in
an honest effort to make those stories concord with scientific chronology.
How many of them can you make work? Certainly not all of them, but how
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PUTRAJAYA, May 18 — Only 20 percent, or one in five, of Public Service Department (PSD) scholarships are given based on merit while the rest are allocated based on racial quotas. [The Malaysian Insider]
Meritocracy - A system of a government or other organization wherein appointments are made and responsibilities are given based on demonstrated talent and ability. Nonetheless, meritocracy is a philosophy not clearly defined here in this country, given the many aspects of government dealings that do not seem to adhere to it. One notable government policy to go under that notion is the racially-biased New Economic Plan (NEP). Though noble at first, many Malaysians are now beginning to question its use or rather the ethical purpose after 30 years of its implementation.
It is revealed that only 20% of government scholarships by the Public Service Department (PSD) are given based on merit. The remaining 60% are given out based on the population ratio of respective races while East Malaysian bumiputras and underprivileged students are allocated 10% each.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz had last year told the Parliament that the PSD follows the 55:45 ratio when giving out scholarships i.e. 55% for bumiputra students and 45% for the other ethnic groups.
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"Over 8,000 students are qualified to be considered for 2,000 scholarships. Please be fair to me. Perception without having an understanding and perspective of the issue can bring about conclusions that may not be right or fair. I understand the unfortunate ones can be emotional. But please be fair in your comments, " he said in his email to the Malaysian Insider in response DAP's Lim Kit Siang who brought this matter to public attention recently. [16/5/09, The Malaysian Insider]"Overwhelming demand" is certainly not exactly the best excuse when 80% of the scholarships are given out based on skin colour. That means only 20% are allocated for students who have truly earned a scholarship through good grades. Is academic excellence not the top priority when granting such scholarships to students? The public has the right to know if it is not.
Also, how far would the 20% have gone to help underprivileged students whose families cannot afford the luxury to send their children to universities or colleges? What is achieved when students who have mediocre academic grades or who are from wealthy families are given scholarships to study abroad at the expense of those who are more deserving?
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Hey Lovelies ♥ I wasn't going to blog today but I have been enjoying it lately so why not!? I was originally going to do my May Favourites but then got in the mood to continue my Disneyland Paris posts. My May Favourites will be my next post just to have a quite break from all the Disneyland Paris news as not everyone likes it.
When I visited Disneyland Paris last year we met three characters and saw a few. We met Pluto, Remy, Lilo and saw Peter Pan and Wendy but never got autographs as we didn't want to wait in huge lines and queues for hours. Since this time I got a disability pass the queues were much shorter so it was a big possibility. I told my family before we went that I was on a mission to get photos and autographs this time and planned when all the characters were out. My parents bought me and my Sister an autograph book each when we got there and the signing started the next day...
First up was The Lost Princess..of course I talking about Princess Rapunzel. She was a must meet for me as she is one of my favourite princesses. She was doing a special meet and greet by Caseys Corner for Spring so I was super happy. We got in the queue at 11:30 when she came out and met her about 1hr and half later which wasn't too bad. The normal queue time was 3/4 hours so I was happy. She was super sweet and loved my Bambi top. She also said she loved my princess bracelet and clips as she was on them with Ariel..apparently her bff :') She was very french but I didn't care!
Next up we had a reservation at Cafe Mickey for lunch. I had been wishing to experence character dining after seeing it so much on different Disney vlogs and I knew how expensive it could be... more tips in my Disney Dining post. As you ate your food different characters would come out and interact with you. We met 5 different characters which I was so happy about. We met Goofy, Pluto, Chip and Dale, Eeyore and Mickey. We got all the autographs except Eeyore as he has no hands to write!
After our lunch at Cafe Mickey we headed back to the park and Minnie was doing a Spring Meet and Greet instead of Duffy. We hadn't met Minnie at the lunch and needed to so this was the perfect chance! The normal queue was probably about half an hour but with my pass we saw her within 5 minutes, even less which was amazing. She was super sweet and I loved her Spring outfit so much.
We wanted to meet Spiderman as he was only going to be there for Spring but now there are rumour he is staying till September or something but I don't care ah! He was pretty cool although had a very big french accent which sounded weird when he was trying to be American..but he was still cool in my books. The normal queue line was 80mins but it only took us just under 15 minutes I think. He talked alot and I love his autograph and the photo you take, they are so cool!
The next meet and greet was pretty suprising. I had watched a video on Youtube of ThatDisneyLandLover's recent Disneyland Paris Spring trip (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DHio3d0I9k)and she met alot of characters before the Stars N Cars parade. I kinda forgot when I went to the studios but luckily with the music and everything you couldn't really miss it. We were busy the first time so when they came out again I rushed to meet Princess Ariel as she was another Princess I wished to meet. My Dad and Sister went on Tower of Terror so it was just me and my Mum but I still enjoyed it. She was really sweet and loved my bracelet too as she was next to Rapunzel. I told her that Rapunzel said they were best friends and she was telling me how Pascal, Flounder and Sebastian play Hide and Seek all the time! I'm in love with her autograph and the pictures we took together :')
The next character I met was a total suprise which I Dad spotted when walking out of the Studios. He said what's that yellow dress and of course it was Princess Belle! I was so shocked and I was just telling my Mum about an hour before how rare she is to meet outside the Princess Pavalion and there she was! We joined the queue but then got told that there wasn't a queue and more hustle and bustle so I was in it. I wasn't afraid to be with all the little children and after about 15 minutes when my family was about to leave and give up, I used my height to my advantage as I showed her my book to her face then to the ground. I was so happy when she took it and she was so lovely. She was the first American character I had met and sounded amazing. We talked about the other Princesses, the beast and a big feast party they were having that night. She also my sister push through to get a picture with me which was so great. I was so happy with meeting her as I didn't have to queue up for hours at the Pavalion with a slim chance of meeting her! Rapunzel was also meeting but we had seen her already.
Our last autograph was written on our last day at the parks and is my Dad's favourite character. We had to get a picture and autograph from him and we were all so glad he was there. It was Baloo from The Jungle Book. We are always saying how my Dad is just like the character so it was great to have a picture with him. He was really funny and friendly, he even played tug with my pen! My Dad was happy to meet him again after it being 30 years since he had his photo taken in America with him.We had a big family shot which is now our screensaver :)
That was all the character we met on our trip to Disneyland Paris this year. I am very happy with who we got and can't wait to get more in the future. I really hope to get Peter Pan and some villians (halloween please?!)..oh and I hope they make a Frozen meet and greet and a Merida one like in America.
Any questions? Feel free to ask away :')
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Velothon Wales 2015
In the interests of transparency, let me first declare that I love Wales. I went to University in Wales, and there began a one-way love affair that has now lasted nearly seventeen years. I, ladies and gentlemen, am a Cymruphile. So, when I heard about Velothon Wales, I signed up immediately and was very keen for it to go very well, so much so that I am prepared to lie about how well it went for the purposes of this article.
It was certainly an ambitious event, designed to put Cardiff and rural South Wales firmly on the cycling map. I didn't pay it a lot of attention between signing up and the week before the event, other than when they casually wrote to me to inform me that the route I would be cycling had been extended by 10 or so miles, a casualty of the closed roads that were one of the big event features. When I did pay some attention, I realised I would be one of 15,000 taking part across the 50km and 140km routes as well as the Pro Race.
Myself, Jonathan and Joe did a recce to the region in March and I struggled on The Tumble, one of the two big climbs on the route alongside Caerphilly Mountain, which I didn't struggle up, principally because we didn't go near it. So there was plenty to be worried about as the event approached... the weather was looking decidedly dodgy, I was in one of the last groups to set off, and I had visions of being picked up by the broom wagon as I walked up The Tumble. In a thunderstorm.
In the end, none of those things happened.
I arrived, in a rented van, into Cardiff on the Saturday afternoon, and registered with minimal fuss. There was a large Expo and lots going on, but I ignored all of that because parking was a nightmare and I only had 30 minutes in the Lidl car park to pick up my number and timing chip. However, let's say the Expo was great, tremendous even. Well done Velothon Wales. Great start.
Checked into my hotel, I went and met an old Uni friend for a quick drink which quickly turned into more than is advisable the night before a long cycle and so, although Sunday dawned bright and clear, my head was dark and fuzzy. My mood wasn't helped by trying to navigate to my start pen from the hotel. Along with several dozen other cyclists, we found that all routes were blocked by the event itself and we'd been boxed in. The stewards were unsympathetic to our plight, and it took a near mutiny to be allowed to get to where we needed to be.
We set off in bright sunshine and headed west along the coast on flat terrain. I was trying desperately to shake off my hangover, as dozens of cyclists streamed past me every minute and I overtook about three in the first hour. We passed south of Newport, joining the main A48 and then crossed under the M4 just east of Magor to begin heading north. The route felt quite functional; negotiating the M4 was clearly a big obstacle for a closed roads event, and we were a decent way along the route before you felt we were seeing the sort of countryside that the event was intending to showcase. Closed roads were proving hugely enjoyable though; that said, I did have to keep reminding myself that I did have a little more freedom, although you were never too far from a pace line steaming up on the right hand side.
It wasn't too long before I heard my first mention of a word I'd hear and see a lot more over the next couple of days. Tacks. We were grinding to a halt on a narrow country lane and shouts of "tacks on the road" were being relayed down the 'peloton'. We were off the bikes and either gingerly wheeling or carrying them along the road, peering inquisitively at the road surface. After a couple of hundred yards, it was deemed safe to continue though I, nor those around me, saw any detritus on the tarmac. I thought little more of it until after the finish.
Eventually we happened upon the first feed station. I can't remember what I saw first: the signs for the stop, or the dozens of stationery bikes in the road queuing to queue to get in before, in many cases, abandoning their bikes in the verge and proceeding on foot. It was like a zoo, utter carnage. I made what progress I could through the melee, intending to just abandon any idea of stopping, but a nagging twang from both stomach and bladder meant I pulled up just past the stop to survey my options. My options were queue for everything or carry on. The only food I could see were bananas, I had enough liquid on me, and there were plenty of discreet places for a pee now we were out in the countryside. I pressed on.
The bladder twang was starting to become a full on guitar solo and I was starting to look furtively for a good spot to hop off when suddenly we swung left onto a road I recognised. My heart sank. It was Tumble time, and I was going to do it with an aching bladder. The scene ahead of me was one of disarray from the moment the road headed upwards. Bikes all over the road, with plenty of weaving as the front-loaded gradient immediately bit. Quicker cyclists were trying to find a route through.
I knew this was the hard bit. I didn't weave; I got into granny gear and navigated my way up the twisting initial section. It wasn't long before there was a walker's lane on the left hand side of the road. I strapped myself in and ground it out, keeping an eye out for those about run out of gas in front of me. I knew from the recce where the respite would come. My bladder screamed. My legs screamed. My mouth may have screamed, but I don't think it did. I found some energy to go round a few people and picked up some space on the road. The gradient eased. I had reached the top of the climb and I hadn't wet myself. It hadn't been fast, and it hadn't been pretty, but it had been done.
There was another feed station at the top of the hill. I flung my bike into the verge, stomped past the toilet queue and found a quiet spot to relieve myself. I perused the selection of snack options. Hmm, to go for the banana followed by the energy gel, or the energy gel followed by the banana?
There was only one choice. Well actually, there were literally only two choices. I went banana then gel, and grumpily set off. After the descent, we took the direct route to Pontypool (rather than the more picturesque back route we'd explored in March), and headed west, largely on main roads. It was generally flat, with the odd nasty incline. Reaching Ystrad Mynach, we headed south toward Caerphilly. I was getting hungry and low on fluids and feeling fairly weary. I knew there was another feed station at the top of Caerphilly Mountain but I was also 99% sure that it would be another banana-fest and I was 80% sure I wasn't getting up the hill without some sustenance. It was playing on my mind as much as anything.
I spotted a local shop, and pulled over. Enough was enough. A pasty, some crisps, some jelly tots and a drink. This was hardly 'taking the pro road' as the event slogan insisted I was, but the pro road could sod off. I virtually inhaled the food and, feeling much better, carried on my much merrier way. However, it turned out that I was a lot closer to Caerphilly Mountain than I thought, or hoped. I'd gone up The Tumble with a full bladder; I was going up the 15% mountain with a full belly.
'Mountain' conjures images of icy peaks and switchback roads. There's no time for any of that rubbish in Caerphilly. It's a big hill, and you pretty much go straight up it. '100 Climbs' says 1.4km at an average of 10%, and who am I to disagree? Once again, there was a carnival of pain all over the road. We were 125km into a 140km ride, and there was not a lot left in the tank. One gentleman kept going until he was pedalling squares, had no energy left to come to any kind of safe stop, and simply fell over. I knew better than to try anything other than dump it in the bottom gear and grind it out, alternating between sitting and standing according to gradient and how much my stomach hurt. There was pain, but the ordeal was brief and I knew, once at the top, it was a fairly easy ride in. I reached the top: feed station, queues, bikes, bananas, brevity. I wasn't bothering. A brief rest and I was off.
From there, it was an easy ride into Cardiff and time to relax. The hangover hadn't beaten me, the hills hadn't beaten me, the tacks hadn't beaten me, and the chronic lack of non-banana-based grub hadn't beaten me. I finished 140.1km in 6:02:39 riding time, with 1419m elevation gain. Apparently, with a total time of 6:24:01 including stoppages (about 80% of which was concerned with the pasty pit-stop) gives me an overall position of 7322nd out of the 8777 who completed the 140km course, which seems quite low to me given how late I started and how many people I passed (many of them walking their bikes up the hills), but it's hardly a shock of seismic proportions. I took the pro-road, and I Kenny van Hummel-ed my way round. Somebody has to.
It turned out, checking the social media later on, that tacks on the road had caused some pretty horrific accidents for at least a couple of riders, and a good number of punctures besides. I'm still confused as to where they actually were and whether I carried my bike over these unseen dangers or just got lucky, but it goes without saying that if your response to being inconvenienced or angry about a bike race is to endanger lives (some tacks were apparently placed on steep downhill sections, where a sudden puncture is not going to end well), then you probably need some perspective.
That said, it does seem that the organisers were a little economical with the information given to local residents and businesses, not that this is an excuse, but it is the kind of behaviour that might antagonise the easily antagonisable. Some of the organisation did seem to suggest that the event was king, and the participants and residents were just people who happened to be there.
Which brings me to the feed stops. I get that this was a high level sportive and not a mess about, I really do. After all, it does seem I was dangerously close to coming last had I actually utilised each rest stop. We were 'taking the pro road', and the pros do not stop three times in 140km for a sit-down, a selection of snacks and a proportional number of portaloos. However, if we're really pretending to be professional, let's go the whole hog and have no rest stops. We can pee in a ditch, snatch a musette from a handy volunteer and, whilst we're at it, shoot up a load of EPO to give you the edge over those climbs.
The feed stops were just not fit for purpose. Bikes were strewn everywhere as soon as you got in sight of the stop. The race pack authoritatively told you there would be a clear pull-off lane to the left and, to stay right if you wanted to pass on through, but none of that was possible. Even if you love banana so much it's all you wanted to eat all day, the volunteers couldn't cut it up fast enough to keep up with demand. And apparently putting out whole bananas wasn't an option. If I wanted a whole banana, I had to compete with a bevy of ravenous, lycra-clad monsters until I had my three thirds.
It seems that most of the entry fees went towards compensating local business and keeping the road closed, because it wasn't clear what you'd paid for beyond that.
Still, enough moaning. The cycling element of it was impressive. 140km of closed roads in and out of one of the largest cities in the UK, going over two testing climbs and through some beautiful countryside is nothing to sniff at. I really enjoyed myself. There was a good atmosphere and camaraderie out on the road, and some typical Welsh wit on show. Apart from the ones putting tacks on the road, the locals were out in force to support and there was great noise and encouragement around most of the route. The organisers thought big and, for the most part, delivered. There are lessons to be learned, but I'm sure they will be, and Velothon Wales will return stronger next year. There's plenty more great scenery to explore, so I'm hoping there's scope to vary the route. Either way, I've already pre-registered for 2016.
So in summary, this was a great event where everything almost sort of went right and everyone should do it next year. 62% is a travesty; I can't believe the idiot who gave it that score. I love Wales.
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Newcastle Lineman were the first in the country to qualify for a Certificate 1 in Transport and Distribution Maritime Operations Shore Based Lines person
Certificate I in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations Shore Based Lines Person) is a National training program that has been developed to improve the safety, quality and delivery of service in provision of mooring activities.
I put my idea forward for a Lines Certificate because there was no accredited recognition for the skills of MUA members performing mooring activities in Australian Ports and had my proposal endorsed at the National Lines Conference in 2006.
The idea was that a training package should be introduced for all MUA members involved in mooring activities to improve the training, safety and skills in their area of work. Eddie Seymour put a lot of hours into developing the package and without his input it would never have got off the ground.
Port Kembla, Sydney/Botany and Newcastle Lines sections selected two members from each port to be trained as trainers and worked closely with Bob Young of Svitzer management, to develop an industry relevant training package along with a performance management system in relation to this package. Newcastle's Szitzer Manager, Keith Wilks, assisted greatly in the smooth running of the whole package. The course was then certified and accredited by Kerrie Simpson of the Vocational Institute of Australia.
The certificate provides accreditation for the work performed in mooring activities, therefore, allowing companies the ability to better sell the services of the Linesmen and giving the MUA Linesmen greater job security. It would be in the best interests of all MUA members performing mooring activities to obtain this certificate and to have it as a benchmark for Linesmen nationally.
As the course was started in Newcastle, the Newcastle Linesmen were the first in Australia to complete it, with Port Kembla close to completion and Sydney/Botany next. A presentation of the certificates was held at the Newcastle Tug Base and was attended by Svitzer Management from Newcastle and Sydney along with Kerrie Simpson, Eddie Seymour, Jo White the MUA National Legal Officer and Jo's assistant and photographer, Nat Cameron. Congratulations to all of the Linesmen who have completed the course.
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In the 50s and 60s, diners and drive ins were not just a place to eat on the run.
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The neighborhood drive ins became like a home away from home (and from school). Remember this was a time when entertainment was scarce, especially for those on a young budget. For many, the diner was a place to be among friends and listen to music-- the kind that was not accessible (or allowed) at home.
For many teenagers, the diner was a place where adult privileges and independence were first experienced. It was also the very heart of social networking in its time. And whether you arrived in your own car or your Dad's, pride in one's wheels reigned supreme. Many burgers, fries and shakes were consumed, but the diner experience involved so much more than eating and drinking. The magic of the diner was its communal culture, and the food quality was for the most part incidental. Plentiful and affordable were the main food priorities.
We have preserved this page of Americana, and it is on full display at The Spot. Not just to look at, but to experience. And we want that experience to be enjoyed... with great food, personable service, and great music that you can't get at home. All set on a lakeside property with breath-taking views of the water and vineyards on rolling slopes behind it.
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Kellin must have figured that going hungry was worse than bottoming when he came back to Sean Cody after a two-year break. From the looks of things, though, he figured wrong.
Kellin who? Don't feel bad. He only made a solo and two not terrible, or terribly memorable scenes back in 2014 before he showed up again in this February. "I never got a cock in my mouth or my big ole ass last time" Kellin offered upon his return.
Translation, they wouldn't take me back unless I started bottoming and sucking so here goes nothing folks. Exactly.
[[UPDATED]] July 7,2016 The Disaster Report:
Ok guys, so "Kellin & Chase: Bareback" at Sean Cody wasn't quite the gay porn Hindenberg. But it wasn't much better either. Like an isolated flood killing three is better than a Tsunami that wipes out thousands. Better, but far from good.
To give credit where credit is due, Kellin does get hard and cums both times while being dicked. Chase did not deliver some dainty fuck – which is usually good news. Usually, but since we're talking Kellin here, the effect on him, visually and vocally, was of a man getting a root canal with no novocaine. That's not a turn on. It's boner kill.
Look, the idea behind straight men transcending their boundaries and loving dick like a gay guy is both oxymoronic and carries a plausible deniability that's ultimately between you and your dick. G4$ involves a lot of smoke and mirrors. Some fake it better than others. Kellin clearly can't. When he blurts out "fuck me" with gritted teeth or other such "niceties," it's insultingly egregious on everyone's part. The genie is out of the bottle and landed with a thud.
Now, is there a perverse pleasure is seeing Sean the watermelon get pounded righteously? Yes. He's getting what he deserves and the fact it makes him precum to despite himself is always a welcome sight. You could say Kellin is getting what he deserves as well. He signed up for this. But the real issue here is that as the viewers shelling out the monthly membership dollars, we deserve better.
But for cumshot and creampie fans, Chase did cum through …
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A quick trip to The Sword's Pornback Machine™ is called for. Not unlike Brodie did when he returned to Sean Cody, Kellin came back a bigger, beefier version. Brodie has been allowed to be top only since his return. Not so for Kellin. And that's kind of a lose-lose for all parties concerned.
Being far from the biggest or most forceful top at Sean Cody, Brandon wasn't a bad choice for Kellin' plucking. Unfortunately, no one seems to have learned anything from Brandon's bottoming disaster as Kellin was clearly unstretched, unpractised, and underneath it all, as unwilling to submit to the task at hand as Brandon was. It was painful for them. It was to watch. No bueño, Sean Cody.
When Chase returned last month after his two and one-year sabbatical, he proved himself to be a powerful top and even made the insufferable Porter a hot butt boy. Of course, Porter was more than willing. And therein, lies the rub.
Shaw is coming along as a bottom. Sean has become a hot little watermelon himself. So considering that Chase is very much the top that Brandon isn't, unless Kellin has been spending some time quality time with a butt plug, the gay porn Hindenberg of the summer may arrive at midnight tonight. Or will be disaster be averted? Watch this blog.
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I don't get it. From the trailer, it looks like Chase is able to get his entire length into Kellin, and is able to pound his ass well enough that you hear flesh slapping on flesh. I don't understand the comparison to Brandon's bottoming debut, as this seems superior to Brandon's disappointing scene. If this was indeed Kellin's first time bottoming EVER, well he did better than I did when I lost my cherry.
If it appears that Chase wasn't able to use long enough strokes, I didn't attribute it to Kellin being too tight. Chase doesn't have the longest penis, and perhaps Kellin just had really beefy ass cheeks.
July 7, 2016 at 8:13 am
Kellin was so much cuter with less beef and clean-shaven! He sounds real Bridge and Tunnel, particularly like someone from out on the Island.
"Insufferable" is a bit harsh for Porter. As a performer he puts on a good show, and it's always nice to see someone who genuinely enjoys his work. Just wish he'd kept his mouth shut about Trump!
July 6, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Unenthusiastic G4P bottom gets pumped is pretty much the entirety of Men.com/Nextdoor/Gayhoopla's output. Not sure why this scene would be any worse than the usual stuff from those studios.
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I dunno, there seem to be plenty of unenthusiastic gay guys working over at Titan these days. Which is worse?


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Chrissy is no different then any other High School girl - except that she's a BOY!
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It's senior year. Chrissy has a steady boyfriend, plenty of friends, and a coveted position on her high schools cheerleading squad. She's even hoping to find a date to the prom. Except Chrissy isn't a girl, but she's been pretending to be one so long, that she might as well be one. Right?
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Well, the election is over and Benghazi is still here. I'm taking a break from full time blogging, but Benghazi is something I cannot let go without comment nor should any other American out there. We're being lied to both by this administration and by the media. Having said that, we've had some interesting revelations in the last few days.
Days before the election, CBS admits they held back comments made by President Obama in an interview for 60 minutes given the day after the attacks (9/12). Breitbart via Powerline:
Over at the Breitbart portal, Joel Pollak writes about footage from the 9/12 60 Minutes interview with Barack Obama that CBS left on the cutting room floor until this week. Like so much of the media formerly known as mainstream, CBS News is a hotbed of rabid leftists carefully reporting all the news that fits. At 60 Minutes, the…
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I bet you never thought you'd see those two things together, but how else can I explain this strange and unusual ensemble?
It couldn't get any better than this.
Tis an amazing collection. Some parts did ring a little Rodarte bell and some nodded at Kenzo. Otherwise, I like.
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Stax Trade Centres have embraced the trend towards grow your own gardening with an updated garden collection.
Recent years have seen a resurgence for 'grow your own' gardening as people seek to create their own crops at home. A mixture of rising food costs alongside the rise of veganism has led to a desire for more homegrown vegetables, herbs and spices.
Popular options include purple kale, carrots, onions and tomatoes, which people believe to be a healthier and certainly fresher option. It's by no means a new trend. The revival of this pastime is partially due to current economic uncertainty, consumers are tightening their purse strings and opting for cheaper alternatives. It's not all financially driven though, much of the demand stems from modern popular culture and an growing affinity for 'craft' and 'artisan' produce. The rise of plant-based diets, such as vegetarianism and veganism has also been a major catalyst, as well as the fear of the ill effects from GMOs and pesticides.
The trend has been highlighted by leading garden wholesaler, Stax Trade Centres Joint Managing Director, David Hibbert, who said: "It's a trend that we've observed growing over the past few years as more and more people seek to grow their own produce. It ranges from those with smaller gardens who might grow some herbs or maybe a small fruit tree, right through to some consumers who have an impressive setup with multiple crops! All of this has, of course, resulted in an increased demand for gardening equipment, both specialised and otherwise, which we've catered for with our latest range by adding new lines to help our independent retail customers meet consumer needs."
Stax recently launched their updated garden collection for 2018, dubbed The Big Green Book which features a vastly increased line of consumer-friendly garden products. It also includes new lines from leading brands, such as Wilkinson Sword, Flymo, McCulloch, WOLF-Garten and Town & Country, all of which were the result of a raft of distribution deals that were agreed in 2017. Stax have a reputation for analysing market trends and using the results to drive actionable insight for their retail customers.
So, what types of product might be popular in 2018? Products such as grow bags and compost are bound to be popular choices, as are quality garden hand and power tools, general sundries and, of course growing media and chemicals. There may well also be a knock-on effect that sees a boost in garden leisure and furniture products as people spend more and more time in the garden and seek to add a touch of comfort and style.
All of this information points towards a more self-sustaining future where people rely less and less on supermarkets and grocers and take matters into their own hands, or garden!
It will be interesting to see how the trend continues and whether it has any effect on the wider food industry in general. One thing is for sure, garden retailers should ensure they're well placed to capitalise on the increased demand that will result from it.
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Man Turns Bookshelf Into Tetris With LED Lights
So this guy Øyvind Berntsen has programed a game Tetris into his bookshelf, which use colorful LED lights to make up the Tetris shapes. While I have to admit that it's very cool on it's own, now imagine building ambient lighting using his idea.
We have lot of LED colored shelves in bars but you can rarely find something like that in homes. How cool would it be to have programmed shelves or other objects with LED lights that change colors according to a time of day, weather, or depending on your mood? Some sort of dynamic room lighting.
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The Independent Tea Party Patriots of Clarkston hosts an open forum for statewide candidates from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. July 20 at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center, 6060 Maybe Road in Clarkston.
Republican candidate for governor Mike Bouchard is expected to attend and a debate is scheduled between five of the Republican candidates seeking the 12th district state Senate seat: John Garfield, Jim Marleau, Copper Rizzo, Kim Russell and Gene Taliercio.
Also expected to attend are state Rep. Eileen Kowall, R-White Lake, and her Republican challenger Rick Gutowski, as well as Oakland County Clerk Ruth Johnson, a candidate for Michigan secretary of state.


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Gopher Removal in Monrovia, CA
If rodents like gophers are damaging your Monrovia landscaping and need Gopher Control service call Rodent Guys to rescue your yard. Our Gopher Control service in Monrovia, CA is available with pet friendly methods by well trained trappers. Please dial us at 909-599-4711 to service Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside counties.
60-day Guarantee Gopher / Mole Service
A gopher control Monrovia Ca . needs is from the pocket gopher which is the exact same as a gopher. A lot of harm is almost always to new plants because they are immature, un-established and it won't require a great deal of gnawing for a gopher to eliminate or consume it. Turf is exceptionally impacted by gophers with destruction from both feeding on from the grass plus the soil pushed on top and staying on the lawn that smothers it.
Giant trees usually takes gnawing for a little bit so not to worry. Smaller trees might be destroyed by way of a gopher quickly since the roots offering the life to the tree are young. You will see distinct limbs of trees or bushes continue to die out any time gophers are destroying them. This is a result of the roots providing life to that section of the plant is compromised or destroyed by your gopher and no longer providing life for that section of the plant that you are raising.
How Do I Know if I need service?
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Pocket gopher burrows are normally stuffed wth dirt like in the picture above. This helps to differentiate them from other tunneling rodents like moles. They can make one to three mounds per day leading to why you want to eradicate gophers right away on your landscape. Gopher removal (not gofer removal ) is normally done by a qualified pest control company with background in how to eradicate gophers for your yard. Always ensure they have an agriculture pest control license as required by California state law in and not only a license for structural pest control.
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Gophers eat plants, tree roots, ornamental flowers and vegetables on your garden – if it's a plant they probably will eatwll consume|like} it. Most damage is to new plants because they are small, un-established and it does not} take much for a gopher to destroy or consume it. Grass is also highly impacted by gophers with damage from both the eating of the lawn and the soil pushed on top and staying on the lawn which kills it.
Big trees can take chewing for a little bit so not to panic. Smaller trees can be destroyed by a gopher right away because the roots supplying the life to the tree are young. You will see certain branches of trees or bushes start to dry out when gophers are attacking it. This is caused by the roots giving life to that part of the plant is damaged or killed by the gopher and no longer supplying nutrients to that part of the plant you are growing in.
The common control methods for gopher extermination are burrow fumigants, bait, burrow blasting, Tunnel Fill, and trapping. Trapping, Tunnel Fill and baiting are options that a home owner can use with some success. Burrow Blasting is normally operated by a service dedicated to gophers (we use a Varmint Getter for burrow blasting) because of the cost of the blaster.
Burrow fumigants are very useful but are restricted materials in, only available to and used by licensed pros like us. Burrow fumigants are not the same as the smoke bombs from the Lowes which are seldom successful.
Poison baits used by agriculture pest control operators are much higher strength and effective than what is available to a homeowner. The main reason to hire a gopher expert is the knowledge of what method to use for each situation and proper placement of fumigants and or bait for effective control of gophers.
Using water to flush them to surface
Flooding can work on farms where the entire field is flooded and there is nowhere for a gopher to go. On your property you are going to attempt to flood the gopher with a hose down the opening. The problem is the water typically never fills up the tunnel system and the gopher simply raises his head above the water line until you begin to worry about the water bill in Monrovia and shut off the water off.
There are no repellents in Monrovia available at the present time that have been shown to provide good Gopher Control. Several plants, such as gopher purge and cantor bean have been said to offer relief, but these claims have never been authenticated. If they really worked to get rid of gophers no one would be reading this site including you.
Keep gophers out of your lawn using physical barriers can be effective for small projects. Any large project, such as placing fencing around the area of your backyard would cost too much. Plus this would at best only provide short-term control. Eventually gophers find a way in.
Above ground flower beds can be protected by placing a 1/4 inch galvanized hardware cloth under the bed and securing it to the 2×6 wood frame prior to adding soil in your yard.
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When gophers are causing damage to you Monrovia property, they are allowed to be killed by any legal means. Allowable methods can include gopher traps and poison bait used by the owner or tenant of the property. Any poison bait used to kill gophers must be labeld for gophers on the product label and follow the instructions carefully.
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We will come out to provide Gopher Control services in Monrovia using the best ways based on each situation such as fumigation. Depending on tunnel locations poison baits are used in place of fumigation of tunnels. Gopher Control is a tough job for the novice, we have a lot of experience with it.
This is owner of Rodent Guys, Nick Nielsen, with 2 gophers, one caught in a gopher trap and one controlled with strychnine. Nick and his team of Gopher Control experts will be holding trophies like these at the end of your project.
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