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When Criterion reissued a tricked out new edition of Stephen Frears' 1984 gangster flick "The Hit," we were taken aback by what a beautifully composed, totally brutal little thriller it was. A clear inspiration for "Sexy Beast," the film starred John Hurt and Tim Roth as hitmen hired by London gangsters to kidnap a rat (played by Terence Stamp) who has been hiding out in Spain, and bring him to Paris. That's pretty much all you need to know — it's pretty perfect. For some reason, though, both Frears, his screenwriter Peter Price, and producer Jeremy Thomas, feel that perfection isn't enough and are compelled to revisit "The Hit" in remake form Variety reports. Cue audible groan.
Thomas, who's been on something of a bad idea streak lately (he's overseeing the 3D conversion of Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Last Emperor"), says the very British movie will have its setting shifted from Spain and Paris to Mexico and the United States. "The idea is to make it as an American movie about an American gangster, to tell the story against the backdrop of the land of cinema," Thomas told Variety. Um. Okay. We're not sure what the "the backdrop of the land of cinema" means, although that's a pretty good title for our unpublished memoirs.
Was "The Hit" enough of a financial success that Spears and company really have to return to the property? It's bleak and funny and visually arresting, but we can't imagine anyone rushing out to see it because it's a remake of a movie they barely remember in the first place. Frears is the latest in a string of directors who have felt the need to revisit their previous material. Hell, Ridley Scott is following his "Alien" redo "Prometheus" with a trip back to "Blade Runner" land. These filmmakers need to realize that nostalgia quickly leads to stagnation. Hopefully Frears, a totally underrated filmmaker in our estimation, can bring something fresh to the material.
We implore everyone to go rent or buy the Criterion issue of "The Hit" before this ill-advised remake sees the light of day. You won't be disappointed, but you will be shaken up.
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1. The Hen Planner
Dublin, London About Blog The Hen Planner is the home of modern, stylish and fun hen parties. Your number one resource for stylish, tasteful and unique hen party ideas. All the classy hen party accessories and decorations that you need to throw the best hen party ever. Get updates on stylish bride to be sashes, crowns with veils, balloons, photo booth props and more we have something for every bride.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website thehenplanner.com/blog
Facebook fans 33,430. Twitter followers 5,982.
2. HenBox - Hen Party Ideas | Find Ideas For Your Hen Do
UK About Blog Looking for hen do ideas? Subscribe our blog for unique hen ideas, hen party games & useful planning advice. Plan your hen party with our Supplier Directory!
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Also in Party Blogs
Website henbox.co.uk
Facebook fans 11,568. Twitter followers 1,419.
3. Hen Party Superstore - Hen Party Ideas & Wedding Planning Blog
Telford, Shropshire, England About Blog Welcome to our blog which features Hen Party games & inspiration and wedding ideas and planning tips. Hen party superstore is an established e-commerce site that specializes in selling hen night products to 1000's of party goers.
Frequency about 168 posts per week.
Website henpartysuperstore.co.uk/blog
Facebook fans 13,491. Twitter followers 2,392.
4. Bridesmaids Confession - Bachelorette Party
United States About Blog Bridesmaids Confession is a unique event planning company helping bridesmaids with planning a bachelorette party, organizing the bridal shower, writing their toast to the couple, and more.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website bridesmaidsconfession.com/ca..
Facebook fans 641. Twitter followers 801.
5. GoHen - Hen Party Planning Blog
Wiltshire, UK About Blog Are you looking for the best ideas for your next hen party? Look no further! Follow our blog for news, activities & hen do ideas.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website gohen.com/blog/category/hen-..
Facebook fans 18,021. Twitter followers 6,247.
6. Bespoke-Bride - Hen party
UK About Blog Bespoke Bride hosts a plethora of wedding ideas, inspiration and advice all topped off with a sprinkling of character. Bespoke Bride isn't just another wedding blog, it is a simple way to inspire couples to create a wedding day that is unique, customised and full of personality.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Website bespoke-bride.com/tag/hen-party
Facebook fans 13,972. Twitter followers 11,329.
7. Funktion Events | Team Building
UK About Blog Funktion Events have thousands of hen party ideas, stag do activities and many more to help you organise any party throughout. The team building blog is a further extension on tips and guides for your team building events, activities and experiences to make the planning flawless.
Frequency about 4 posts per week.
Since Nov 2015
Website funktionevents.co.uk/team-bu..
Facebook fans 5,437. Twitter followers 1,736.
8. Bridal Party Tees - Everything bridal and bachelorette!
USA About Blog Clothing designed by YOU for your wedding, engagement, bachelorette party & bridal shower. See our blog for wedding info & DIY projects.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Website bridalpartytees.com/blog
Facebook fans 33,445. Twitter followers 2,776.
9. Brides.com - Bachelorette
About Blog Brides.com is your all-in-one source for wedding planning, ideas, and advice. View our photo galleries of wedding dresses, real weddings, and wedding style ideas.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Website brides.com/bridal-party/bach..
Facebook fans 2,220,574. Twitter followers n/a.
10. Party Delights Blog - Hen Party
UK About Blog Visit the Party Delights blog for hundreds of inspiring party ideas for every occasion. Follow this blog to get hen party ideas.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website blog.partydelights.co.uk/wed..
Facebook fans 108,420. Twitter followers 15,555.
11. Bridal Musings - Bachelorette Party Ideas
About Blog Bridal Musings is an elegant wedding blog and resource for beautiful, helpful and creative wedding ideas and inspiration. Get Bachelorette Party Ideas inspiration, ideas and advice from this blog.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website bridalmusings.com/category/p..
Facebook fans 36,591. Twitter followers 32,404.
12. Weddingsonline - Hen Party
Dublin, Ireland About Blog Find lots of hen party inspiration and ideas for the outdoorsy, the laid back, the foodie or the vintage bride.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website weddingsonline.ie/blog/categ..
Facebook fans 90,801. Twitter followers 10,161.
13. InspiredByThis.com - Wedding Celebrations
About Blog Wedding celebration inspiration from bridal showers to rehearsal dinners and anniversaries!
Frequency about 1 post per month.
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Website inspiredbythis.com/category/..
Facebook fans 114,755. Twitter followers 100,376.
14. Big Dot Of Happiness
Menomonie, WI About Blog Making Life's Occasions Fun. It's About Time. Looking for party ideas and supplies? Big Dot of Happiness can help with a variety of personalized party favors and decorations.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website bigdotofhappiness.com/blog/b..
Facebook fans 26,137. Twitter followers 351.
15. Stag & Hen - Bachelorette Party Planning Tips & Inspiration
About Blog Stag & Hen Shop Stag & Hen to find pretty bachelorette party decor, favors and ideas your BFF will love. Find modern bachelorette party accessories, favors and ideas the bride-to-be will love.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Website shopstagandhen.com/blogs/bac..
Facebook fans 550. Twitter followers 10.
16. Ultimate Bridesmaid
Brooklyn, NY About Blog The bridesmaid blog for bridal shower and bachelorette party inspiration, bridesmaid duties, party games, fashion, favors and more
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Website ultimatebridesmaid.com
Facebook fans 984. Twitter followers 808.
17. Bachelorette Superstore Blog
About Blog Let us help you plan the perfect bachelorette party and bridal shower!
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website blog.bachelorettesuperstore.com
Facebook fans 12,909. Twitter followers 1,236.
18. Nashville Bachelorette Party Guide
About Blog The Nashville Bachelorette Party Guide for the best bachelorette party ideas.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Website nashvillebachelorettepartygu..
Facebook fans 76. Twitter followers n/a.
19. Entertain-Ment - Hen Party Blog
About Blog Discover hen & Stag Party Ideas at Entertain-Ment! We are recognized for providing the best entertainment and activities for stag parties, hen nights, and other promotions events.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website entertain-ment.co.uk/news/ca..
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.
20. Stag and Hen Weekend
UK About Blog Plan a Perfect Hendo. Wondering where to go and what to do for a hen party? Wonder no more as we have the hottest and most popular destinations for your hens
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website stagandhenweekend.co.uk
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.
21. Peckaproducts.com - Hens Party Ideas
Australia About Blog For all the best Hens Party ideas and Hens Night activities make sure you check out our Hens Party Blog
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Website peckaproducts.com.au/blog
Facebook fans 1,742. Twitter followers 782.
22. Bachelorette.com - Bachelorette Party Planning
United States About Blog Bachelorette party planning can be fun, quick and stress-free when you use BASHelorette to plan the big night out!
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website bashelorette.com/blog
Facebook fans 4,821. Twitter followers 309.
23. Henstuff.co.uk - Hen Party Ideas | Hen Night Blog from the Hen Party Experts
Wales, Great Britain About Blog We've hen party ideas coming out of our ears! Henstuff's hen night blog is the only resource you need when you're planning a hen do.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Website henstuff.co.uk/blog
Facebook fans 883. Twitter followers 2,374.
24. Team Hen
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire About Blog Modern hen party gifts, accessories and decorations for stylish brides and their 'maids. Tasteful not tat, for a hen party to be proud of.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Website teamhen.co.uk
Facebook fans 8,546. Twitter followers 3,924.
25. Hens Night Shop Blog
Sydney, NSW, Australia About Blog For all the best Hens Party ideas and Hens Night activities make sure you check out our Hens Party Blog.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Website hensnightshop.com.au/blog
Facebook fans 2,963. Twitter followers 6.
26. Dance Hen Parties : Learn dancing for hen's party
UK About Blog We offer hen party dance classes covering all dance themes throughout the UK. Includes private city centre venue, instructor & choreographed dance routine.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Website dance-hen-parties.co.uk/blog
Facebook fans 23. Twitter followers 383.
27. Las Vegas Bachelorette Party
Las Vegas About Blog Planning a bachelorette party for the bride? We cover A to Z Las Vegas reservation and bachelorette party planning. Featuring Chippendales packages, hummer 2 limousine, VIP club access and bottle service and everything else you name for, you imagine and we make it happen, that simple. Now give us a call.
Frequency about 42 posts per week.
Website lasvegasbacheloretteparty.tu..
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.
28. Boudoir Girls
Galway, Ireland About Blog We provide fun photoshoot activities and makeovers ideal for Hen parties, Birthday parties ,Teen parties & more. We can come to you!
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Website boudoirgirls.net
Facebook fans 5,860. Twitter followers 1,045.
29. Lisa's Wedding World - Hen Party
Wexford, Ireland About Blog Irish Wedding Blog with ideas and inspiration for engaged couples, bridal parties and wedding guests.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website lisasweddingworld.com/catego..
Facebook fans 12,087. Twitter followers 1,437.
30. Real Beauty Spa Party
UK About Blog 100% natural spa party ideas at home for hen do.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website realbeautyspaparty.co.uk/blog
Facebook fans 691. Twitter followers 476.
31. Party in Canberra
Canberra, Australia About Blog Canberra's best bachelorette party planning resource. Indulge in the fun and frivolity bubbling under Canberra's suface.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Website partyincanberra.com.au/blog
Facebook fans 1,066. Twitter followers n/a.
32. Confetti.co.uk - Hen Party Ideas
Manchester, UK About Blog Hen Party Ideas inspirational articles to provide advice and inspiration.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website confetti.co.uk/hen-stag/hen
Facebook fans 114,515. Twitter followers 45,564.
33. Hen Night – Party Pieces Blog & Inspiration
Ashampstead, Berkshire About Blog The Party Pieces blog is packed full of party ideas for party planning. Party supplies, party entertainers, party ideas & advice & the latest party products, blogs & news
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website blog.partypieces.co.uk/theme..
Facebook fans 46,090. Twitter followers 11,124.
34. The House of Bachelorette
U.S.A. About Blog Welcome to The House of Bachelorette Blog - your home for Modern Bachelorette Party Tips, Ideas, trends, fashions & more! Plan the perfect Bachelorette party with the help of the experts at The House of bachelorette! We can help with everything from the party timeline, decorations and theme ideas, to amazing DIY party favors!
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website blog.thehouseofbachelorette.com
Facebook fans 17,797. Twitter followers 1,372.
35. ShaadiWish - Bachelorette Planning
India About Blog We offer the finest wedding inspiration & ideas for the modern bride to plan the wedding. From Indian bridal lehengas to wedding venues, wedding photographers, wedding shopping and much more handpicked vendors.
Frequency about 11 posts per week.
Website shaadiwish.com/blog/index.ph..
Facebook fans 138,027. Twitter followers 6,314.
36. Polestars.net - Hen Do Ideas
United Kingdom About Blog Polestars offer fabulous 100's of hen party ideas & hen do games throughout the UK. Get your big night started off with a dance class, life drawing session, or sushi making workshop!
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website polestars.net/blog/hen-parties
Facebook fans 2,601. Twitter followers 2,131.
37. Hen Party Ljubljana - Blog
Ljubljana About Blog #1 Agency for Hen Do Weekends in Ljubljana, Slovenia. We offer unforgettable activities like the best rated Pub Crawl, Male Strippers, Boat Rides and lot more.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Website henpartyljubljana.com/blog
Facebook fans 103. Twitter followers n/a.
38. Organise A Hen
UK About Blog Hen party ideas, hen do activity and accommodation suppliers, hen party planning and hen night accessories. Plus hen party tips and hen night games.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website organiseahen.co.uk
Facebook fans 3,287. Twitter followers 3,543.
39. Dancing hens nights
Gold Coast, Australia About Blog Dancing Hen's Nights provides Dance Party Lessons for Hen's Parties
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website dancinghensnights.com.au
Facebook fans 482. Twitter followers 8.
40. Hen Marbella - Blog
Marbella, Spain About Blog Hen weekend Marbella Blog pages, with the latest party content. Everything for hen parties in Marbella, Spain
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Website henweekendmarbella.com/blog
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 959.
41. Queen of Hens! - Blogs
Wellington, New Zealand About Blog Said Yes? Time to celebrate! We design and make unique products for your Bachelorette and Hen Party - clothing, hats, sashes and temporary tattoos.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Website queenofhens.co.nz/blogs/news
Facebook fans 1,289. Twitter followers n/a.
42. Bachelorettespot.com
Turnersville, NJ About Blog All things Bachelorette or Bachelor related. We also carry items for Recently Single, Coming of Age, Ladies Night Out or Girls Night Out festivities.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Website bachelorettespot.com/blog
Facebook fans 131. Twitter followers 28.
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UK Girl Thing
About - UKGirlThing are the UK's Number1 Hen Party Organisers specialising in Hen Party weekends within the UK. Specialising in Hen Party Packages in the UK! Read our blog.
Hen Party Superstore
About - Welcome to our blog which features Hen Party games & inspiration and wedding ideas and planning tips. Hen party superstore is an established e-commerce site that specializes in selling hen night products to 1000's of party goers.
Funktion Events | Hen Party
About - Funktion Events have thousands of hen party ideas, stag do activities and many more to help you organise any party throughout.
The Crafty Hen
About - Your go to place for the best craft party ideas, handmade wedding trends, upcoming craft event experiences & all things Crafty Hen!
Hen Box
About - Looking for hen do ideas? Subscribe our blog for unique hen ideas, hen party games & useful planning advice. Plan your hen party with our Supplier Directory!
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We are heading back to Chiang Mai today (Wednesday). It's been a very nice, relaxing visit. There is a new very modern bar next door to our hotel. We stopped in a couple of times and enjoyed chatting with the manager (Swiss) and owner (English). The food is small plates (tapas) and all delicious. Below are a dark chocolate mousse and shrimp balls.
Looking down from our balcony, I watched a truck/taxi filling up with backpackers, probably heading to the airport or bus station.
These are the brooms they use to clean. I'm not sure why these were laid out so nicely on the patio, but I thought it was a good opportunity for a photo.
One day we ate lunch at Lao Lao, recommended by our hotel. We biked there, as it was a bit far to walk. It was a lovely setting in a garden that went up a slope behind the street. Lao Lao is also the name of the distilled spirits we saw being made in the village.
This dish was chicken and vegetables in a coconut milk curry sauce. Very tasty.
While we were there, we enjoyed watching this small dog move around from spot to spot. This young man brought him food and tried to get him to eat, but the dog wasn't interested.
The Lao skirts and tops are lovely, in both silk and cotton. I saw many of the women, young and old, dressed in the skirts, which are a tube that is wrapped around the body. Very colorful!
We visited one of the temples on the main street. The front of one of the temples was covered with a mural.
Closeup of one section of the mural.
Entrance stairs with multiple snakeheads was reminiscent of Angkor Wat.
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Perla Fragrances and Beauty was a proud sponsor of Kapy Bash Mode Second Annual Fashion Show for a cause in Allentown.
The exclusive fragrance was also showcased in the runway by Venette Latortue of Heartland Model Agency and Betzy Lozada, two of dozens of beautiful models participating in this event.
The event raised funds for women and children in the Congo, Africa.
Perla Fragrance and Kapy Bash Mode were also featured in Runway LIFE International magazine based in New York City.
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Nahed Eltantawy is an Egyptian-American Journalism Professor. She is currently an Associate Professor of Journalism at High Point University, North Carolina where she teaches a variety of courses in convergent journalism and women and gender studies.
Eltantawy grew up in Cairo, Egypt, where she earned her undergraduate and master's degrees from the American University in Cairo and worked as a Reuters correspondent before moving to the US in 2000.
Her research focuses on media representation of women, gender issues, social media activism, Middle East women in the media and critical and cultural studies. She has presented her work at the National Communication Association conventions, the Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication as well as conventions in the Middle East & Asia.
In 2011, Eltantawy was following the revolutions that swept the Middle East. She was inspired by the use of social media in these uprisings and this became a central area of her research. In late 2011, Eltantawy published her first research on social media activism, coauthoring an article with Julie Wiest, titled Social Media in the Egyptian Revolution: Reconsidering Resource Mobilization Theory.
In 2012, Eltantawy was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach in the United Arab Emirates. In 2013, Eltantawy, was guest editor for a special issue of Feminist Media Studies, titled From veiling to blogging: Women and media in the Middle East. In 2015, Routledge published a book version of the special topic titled Women and Media in the Middle East: From Veiling to Blogging.
Eltantawy has been invited to participate in national and international conferences on social media activism as well as media representation. These conferences include the Annual Peace, Conflict & Justice Conference at the University of Toronto, Toronto Canada; The International Association for Media & Communication Research annual conference in Hyderabad, India, Religion, Democracy and the Arab Awakening conference at USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism and Hope College Critical Issues Symposium: Exploring Islam, in Michigan.
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Please find attached photos of my project using African Azobe. Built a raised bed, cutting sleepers into different sizes to form a curved wall alongside a patio.
Regards, Louis Walker
Used African Azobe Railway Sleepers
What a dramatic transformation from unruly overgrown garden, to stylishly shaped raised beds & retaining walls. I love the blend of both square & curved design afforded by using the cut railway sleepers placed vertically, as well as horizontally. What a change!


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At the post, HOT US Intelligence Leak: Russia Has Videos of Prostitutes Performing Golden Showers For Trump, a commenter writes in this vein:
And who gives a hoot about Russia?! The Cold War's been over for a generation. The Russian economy is about the size of Italy's!But this is like writing that when going down the street one should be more concerned passing the 86-year old multi-billionaire Warren Buffett as opposed to a street hood with $5.00 in his pocket.
Note to the slow: Cross the street when the hood is approaching you on the sidewalk, not Buffett.
Wealth does not translate directly into potential force.
Italy has no nuclear weapons. Russia has 7,300 nuclear warheads. That makes Russia a player even if its economy were only the size of Zambia.


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Angels are messengers from God. They send messages to us, and they also report back to God.
So Angels are two way transmitters. We are too. We as Christians go obediently, telling people about Jesus. When someone gives out information, they should also be receiving information. Hear what the other people say and think. Listen to them. Receive the good, ignore the bad.
Mohatma Ghandi read The Beatitudes: The Character & Conduct of Kingdom Citizens by Tolstoy. He then read the book of Matthew and was so impressed by what he read about Jesus that he took it upon himself to visit some Christian missionaries in India. Once he met the Jesus followers, he lost all interest in Christianity.
May we never be such poor testimonies. Unfortunately we all are at one time or other. We have to prepare our minds mentally before announced visitors come. Woe be unto any one who dares show up unannounced during 'normal business hours' at a church, or during our 'quiet times' with the Lord. How many of God's angels have we rejected by not having hospitality, or even being approachable?
Hebrews 13:2
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Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
There is one non believer, and three christians that really demonstrated this verse to me personally.
When I became a Christian, I assumed all Christians were hospitable and approachable, at least to other Christians if nothing else. Not true. Then when I became a Christian missionary, to my shock and dismay, they were the same.
The exceptions that I know of are 3 full time Christian servants. Those three are always 'on' as representatives of the Kingdom of God. They never forget to be hospitable and kind. In all the decades that I have known them, never have they been unapproachable. Always a hug, a bed, a meal to anyone needing one. Christian or non-christian. Pretty or ugly. Popular or not. Clean or dirty.
THAT'S THE WAY I WANT TO LIVE. That's what I want to be seen as. That's the way I want my personal home and our ministry to be seen.
Sometimes Non-Christians act more like Christians than Christians do. God uses them to send messages to us, the supposed messengers. That being the case, the non-believer that demonstrated this verse to me, doesn't know that this verse exists. He is what we believe to have been drug trafficker near San Pedro de Sula Honduras.
His name was Angel, no kidding.
The last expedition down from the states to Nicaragua I drove a donated suv, loaded down trailer and my wife and 2 kids. We drove until we ran out of money. Like down here, we live hand to mouth, always. No savings. No safety nets.
I usually drive through El Salvador on the way down. This time however, because we were having problems financially I figured I would drive around El Salvador to avoid the costly boarder crossings. I just wanted to get to the border between Nicaragua and Honduras called El Espino.
As we were entering Honduras and leaving Guatemala, we were out of cash and our credit card didn't work. We had to beg money from the border guards just to get into Honduras. Penniless, we drove at 11 pm on the mountainous road known as the area of Los Duendes (The Leprechauns). It was a gang infested road. Parts of the road had washed out. Huge pot holes. Pouring down rain. It was a very dangerous, dark road. We were dehydrated, hungry, and tired. We had no money, so were were going to drive until we found a lit up gas station. One Problem, there wasn't one. Just dark jungle the whole way.
About midnight we hit a jagged pothole and had a double flat tire. Trying to flash down someone to help us, they just passed us by. One truck even had a big fish and scripture displayed in lighting on the grill. The driver slowed down, I thanked God, but he just slowed down to say 'get off this road it's dangerous!' and sped away.
Finally a luxurious Toyota land cruiser stopped to help us. I assumed it was an American Christian missionary. No way Jose, it was a one armed cowboy named Angel. Armed to the teeth. Probably a drug runner, but I know nothing, I see nothing. He said, 'Normally, I don't stop here. If bad people see anyone stopped here they just kill them and take their stuff. You must have done something good in your life, because I will help you.'
It's 1 am, he said, 'Give me your flats and I have a friend nearby that I can wake up to fix your tires'. Winnie's screaming, 'He's taking our tires!?!?!' I said, 'Who cares? They are flat.'
Angel came back right away with the tires, but they were already going soft again. He said, 'these tires will get you to my house about a mile away but they will go flat again, they are too damaged. I will lock you guys in my warehouse for the night and I have a well you can drink out of.'
Winnie's screaming to me, 'He's going to lock us up!?!?!!' It's 2 am, I said, 'GREAT! I am tired. Thank you ANGEL!'
We had a great rest there, locked up in the warehouse. Before he locked us up, he let Dean Jr. squeeze off a few rounds of his 9mm. His whole family was armed to the teeth.
The only water to drink was muddy well water. It was delicious, except for the big clumps of mud hitting my teeth. None of us got sick. Praise God, another miracle!
Angel drove us around the whole next day finding the right tires for us. He kept on stopping and selling stuff out of his car window along the way. I told my wife and kids, 'deaf and dumb!' He was steering with his stump (he only had one arm) and texting with his only hand. He was driving around 100 miles per hour. I looked in the rear view mirror, Winnie was white as a ghost. But Winnie Jr and Dean Jr were having a blast.
Along the way, Angel stopped by a policeman, who was just standing next to a car on the side of the road. Angel said 'pass me the 9 under your seat'. So I stuck my hand under the seat and felt the pistol. I lifted it and he gave it to the cop, who then threw Angel keys to a car parked there. We all just ignored it, I wanted to get my family to safety in Nicaragua asap. There were no options.
All the time I got to share with Angel about Jesus. I talked to him on the phone a few times since. He is delightfully ignorant of the scriptures. Everything I told him he had never heard before. I am forever grateful to God for sending us an Angel. For protecting us when we were strangers in a strange land.
Pray that God saves Angel and uses him greatly. I have since lost contact with him but plan on visiting him on the next drive down from the states. Pray also, that I too will always remember be kind to strangers in a strange land, and that I never forget to be hospitable and approachable, at any time, 24/7


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The Invitation to the First Thanksgiving
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Dear Godless Heathen, You're cordially invited to spend an evening with white people next Thursday at our shitty village, located on top of your old village before everyone who lived there died of the pox. We gather to celebrate the bounty of the harvest! Your harvest, to be exact. To that end, please bring the food as we have not figured out how to grow or catch any. Dress code: Please wear clothes, as your firm, bronzed bodies have caused some of the Good women among us to commit the grievous sin of of harboring impure thoughts unrelated to either cooking or God These women will be burned, as is our way. Directions: Down the one road. Go until you see the beach and the monstrous wooden horses that straddle the very ocean. You can't miss it. Cordially, your neighbors and future landlords, The Pilgrims RSVP [ ] Yes! I would love to attend and ensure your health endures as God himself has willed. [ ] No, regretfully, I must confirm all the worst suspicions you have about me, and inhumanely leave you to die.


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Discussion in 'Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery' started by Discoducky, Aug 24, 2012.
Twitter / TeslaMotors: Santana Row welcomes its first ...
Wishing I lived in CA...
If this Model S is indicative of a full production car, maybe someone close by might jaunt down and do reconnaissance? Please? Pretty please? Wish I was closer...
They currently have the grey performance car seen at the GetAmped tour
I was told a red sig is coming as well for 2 cars total for test drives starting tomorrow
Looks like a red and grey per the twitter/facebook pic:
It's a bit far for me at about 2.5 miles away but I'll do it for you. Probably tomorrow.
Yes, please let us know if these are cars we've already seen at the Get Amped events!
Grey performance with performance wheels and black interior and sunroof. Old nosecone.
And sig red performance with standard 21" and sunroof. Old nosecone.
Thanks for checking them out. I thought they were full production versions that just came off the line?
I don't know if they were from the get amped tour or not. The store was only notified 48 hours ago that they were getting these two cars. They will be there throughout the weekend for people that didn't get to drive them on the get amped tour to test drive them. After this weekend they will have one car for test drives.
Talking to the reps I got a few tidbits:
- Elon is currently on site inspecting each car.
- They are up to about 100 deliveries so far. Majority founders.
- Michael, a roadster owner and Tesla Product Specialist at the Santana Row store is Sig holder 21 (or 23? definitely 20 something) is getting his delivered at the Santana Row store next Wednesday at 4PM. I may wander over there to check it out but I can't make it till ~7. He got the call last week.
- A delivery specialist was there and he's in training for the past two months. Quite extensive training.
- They are instructed on delivery to take any feedback and log it. Electric folding mirrors is the top desire.
- They are working on enlarging all the gaps and roughening up the interior for a shabby-chic look.
5YJSA1AP6CFR00107 Get Amped @ Scottsdale, Performance, Dolphin Grey
I think 115 was a Get Amped vehicle as well, based on the neighboring rows in my spreadsheet.
Damn it!! :-D
Thanks for the great info. I don't suppose you heard what color that Sig number 20-something will be?
On an almost related note, we test drove black #114 at Menlo Park today. They also had a white one there for test drives, but didn't catch the VIN.
I overheard one the employees on the phone with someone saying that test drives were only for reservation holders for (I think) another week or so, before they would let non-reservation holder test drive. Don't hold me to it though. </nosyeavesdropping>
I didn't, sorry. I can find out, though.
Sweet. Do you have to schedule a test drive or can you just walk in?
We like you.
My sense of it is that they like you to schedule it.
That'd be great. I'd love to see a production car in white, even if it is a very early Sig.
Yes, was told at the Santana Row store today that test drives are for res holders alone as of now. And, they prefer them to be scheduled (via a call to the store or by email to any of the employees there if you get a business card from them), preferably during the less-busy week days. The store reps were willing to accommodate my wife and let her get a drive soon (I got my test drive back in Fremont in June).
Saw the Sig Red go out for a drive while the Gray (oh wait, a customer's Gray Roadster too!) was charging:
The Gray (with the perf wheels) was indeed very nice looking in the shade!
That exact color is at the top of my short list (the other is silver)... Difficult to decide when all I have seen are the color samples.
Hopefully I will be able to arrange a test drive in Montreal with at least one of those colors (I know it's a long shot), if Tesla can get a few cars north of the border!


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If you are an XFA expert you may aware that XFA utilizes javascript and FormCalc as scripting languages for handling dynamic XFA forms.
In this article we do an overview of some factors that have to be taken into consideration prior to implementing resolveNode subroutine in your code.
Why resolveNode?
Adobe lifecycle designer follows the Ecma Script 357 specification to represent the SOM model structure.
in simple example :…..
in case If you want to access the name of second student then you need to pass the query as "class.student[1].name" for access
But such an array based access algorithm is not available in regular javascript; therefore resolveNode method is implemented to reference the node information from ecma script 357 supported script.
resolveNode method plays major role in adding, removing, and moving subform instances on the fly:
A nice html implementation example of this functionality can be found here:
Have a go at trying to add and delete items from purchase order form
Steps to handle resolveNode function:
The following are steps that simplify the process of handling resolveNode functions.
1. Write down the short representation of your full XFA form model by removing internal node structure of fields; so you can track the method insertion point and the caller of the function very quickly.
2. Always use descendant search prior to ascendant search: if you do not found the required item in descendants then move to the ascendant nodes;
3. Use parent by parent search while traversing to ascendant nodes:
4. Check for [*] symbol : if you come across this sign try to traverse through all the nodes which has the same named descendants of particular node;
5. check for ".." symbol for descendant search and ".parent" for accessing parent node.
Hopefully you may find this information helpful and next time I will be taking a look at the InstanceManager functionality in next article; that will help you to understand how to add and delete forms in custom made html representation of XFA forms.
This post is part of our "XFA Articles Index" in these articles, we aim to help you understand XFA.
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This summer I am working on the fourth revision of a diary I keep while going through cancer. Each day I will share one rewritten entry. My goal is to have the fourth rough draft completed by August 15th. All rights reserved, but feedback welcome.:)
How Do You Do It?
Two phrases
I hear sometimes:
"How do you do it?" and
"I don't know how you do it."
I am not sure
what "it" is exactly.
I am assuming
how I get through my day.
I am back at work,
while going through chemo,
which is where the questions
probably stem from.
First, I have found
that having a purpose,
keeping myself occupied,
helps me "do it."
Teaching gives me
A reason to wake up,
and keep going.
Second, I don't aways "do it."
people see my highlight real,
not the behind scenes practices,
which often contain many "failures."
But the point is
I keep getting up
and trying again.
That's how winning
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Dates: February to November 2012
Timings: 09.45am - 5.00pm
Address: 25 Westerby Lane, Smeeton Westerby, Leics, LE8 0RA
Telephone. 0116 2796906
Price: £135
Lunch: Included
Nature = Nature & Bird Photography Course at Rutland Water. Oakham
Photography Course Timings
9.30 -10am Arrival, coffee & biscuits 10.00am camera settings & theory
12.30 -1.00pm light lunch (included)
1pm-3pm Practical photography
3pm-4pm Review photographs
4pm-5pm Photo-editing Demonstration
5pm Questions & course feedback
DSLR Course Requirements
Digital SLR Camera
Extra lenses - optional
External flashgun - optional
Fully charged battery and / or a spare
Empty memory card
Any other kit you need explaining
change of shoes if wet.
Please ensure you have a fully charged battery as we will be using your camera a lot and batteries do to tend to run out.For batteries and cards at huge discounts visitWe recommend you have a spare battery for our photography courses as you will be using your camera a lot. Visit MyMemory.co.uk for low cost batteries & memory cards
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Gift Vouchers are available for any Digital Photography or Photoshop course. They can be booked for a certain date or be left open for the recipient to book a course themselves - subject to availability. All photography course Gift Vouchers are valid for a full 12 months.
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Free Top Ten Holiday Photography Tips
We hope you find these free top ten holiday tips useful and they help you to get the best possible pictures from your vacation. If you have any other questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions page or email us here.
1. Check your camera settings often
Did you know that most compact cameras fresh from the box are not set to deliver the best quality pictures they are capable of. Check that the image size is set to "Largest or Maximum" and the JPG quality is set to the highest setting. This is often called "Fine or Superfine". It's also a good idea to make sure the lens is cleaned with a soft cloth and lens cleaner .
2. Charge your batteries and carry a spare
All rechargeable batteries will lose charge over time so if you haven't used the camera for a while you need to check them. Charge your camera battery and consider buying a spare. Online stores like www.mymemory.co.uk will often sell replacement batteries considerably cheaper than the branded batteries from your manufacturer.
3. Take half your pictures on a second memory card
Save any images on the storage media cards to your computer and re-format the card. Buy a new spare card and take half of your holiday pictures on one card and the rest on the other card. Put the first card away somewhere safe but not in the camera bag. This way if you should lose your camera or have it stolen you will still have some precious pictures of your holiday on the first card. Remember, you can always buy another camera but you cannot replace your lost pictures.
4. Buy a mini tripod and use the self-timer.
How many holidays have you been on with a partner only to come home with pictures that make it look like you went by yourself. Invest in a mini tripod for a few £££s and learn how to use the self-timer. Set the camera up on the tripod and include yourself in the group pictures. Visit www.7dayshop.com for a great range of mini tripods.
5. Don't just sit by the pool but tell a story in pictures
It's very easy to come home from holiday with a few photographs of the family sitting by the pool or drinking in a bar. Remember these images are reminders of memories. You probably paid a lot of money for your holiday so try to show the venue and views of the area. Sunsets are a great addition to any album so use your new tripod and switch of the flash for great sunset pictures.
6. Viewing your pictures on a TV
Digital Photography has many advantages over film and prints but it does have a downside. It is all too easy to leave 100s of images on the camera or save them to your computer never to be seen again. You could get all your best pictures printed or, better still, make a picture DVD for playing on a home DVD player.Your pictures will look fantastic on your High Definition TV so Windows users can use the excellent built in Movie Maker program to make a picture DVD complete with music. Mac users have iPhoto or iMovie to play with. On the subject of music beware of copyright restrictions if you intend to publish your work.
7. Saving and correcting your pictures
One of the problems with taking 100s of digital pictures and then storing them on your computer is they can be difficult to track down after a while. A good filing system is essential and I recommend the free Picasa program from Google. This awarding winning file management and editing software helps you to import and save your images as well as allowing you to view and search for them. It also has some tremendous editing tools for making your photographs lighter or darker, cropping and much, much more. A tutorial DVD is available
8. A big canvas print looks great so don't give up on prints.
DVDs are great for viewing your pictures on a TV or PC but sometime there is no substitute for handing your best pictures around. Rather than just get your images printed straight from the card, which is the quick and easy option, I suggest you save them to your computer, choose the best ones, crop and improve them in Picasa, Photoshop Elements or some other editing program, then copy them back to a card. Take the card to your local print processor and have them printed as enlargements. This way your picture exposures and cropping will all be spot on and you can wow your friends with your new found photography skills. If you do get a fantastic photograph have it enlarge to poster size and put it on your wall.
9. Back Up, Back Up, Back Up,
Your digital images are the equivalent to your negatives. If you lose them you have lost all those precious memories. Backing up your files is like storing your negatives in a safe place. The easiest option is to burn your pictures to a CD, which will hold about 700 MB of pictures, or to a DVD, which will hold 4.7GB, which is about five times more than a CD. If you have a 10-12 mega pixel camera set to the best quality each image will be about 4-5MB so you should be able to fit around 140 pictures on a CD or over 100 images on a DVD.
Other options are online storage or an external hard drive. It's also a good idea to back up all your data, not just pictures and store a copy away from your PC in case of theft or fire.
10. Take advice and invest in your photography
How many photographs to you think you will take in a lifetime? - 1000, 10,000, 1/2 million. Even a conservative estimate of 250 per year - that's less than one a day on average- will return a figure of 20,000 over a lifetime. Investing in your photography skills early on could save you 1000's of badly exposed, un-sharp or poorly composed pictures. Instead of your friends resigning themselves to looking at your holiday snaps they'll be impressed a pleased to look at your stunning, well composed landscapes and sunsets that capture the feel and excitement of an expensive and memorable vacation.
You could start by reading your instruction manual or buying a book or tutorial DVD. Better still attend a digital photography course and learn from the professionals. A one day group course is a great fun way to learn and the skills gained will improve your photography for a lifetime.
Visit www.digitalphotographycourses.co.uk for details of our compact digital camera and digital SLR photography courses.
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Our one day Digital SLR photography courses are limited to six students and will suit anyone from the complete beginner to the intermediate Digital SLR photographer.
Many novice photographers tend to use their expensive DSLR on the fully auto setting and are often unimpressed by the average results achieved. This one day photography course will demonstrate how and when to use all the other settings and how to take fantastic photographs you would be proud to hang on your wall. More Info about our DSLR courses>
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About the tutor
My name is Glen Tillyard and I'm an award winning professional press photographer and trainer with over 30 years experience.
I now specialise in running photography courses helping novice photographers to get the very best from their digital camera by taking them off the full auto setting and showing them how to take exciting, creative photographs in just one day.
This is achieved using the Universal Zoom System which will improve your photography in five simple steps. You can see some of my pictures as the headers on this website or better still take a look at some of the excellent photograph galleries of previous students. I look forward to seeing you on one of our small and friendly courses very soon.
Regards, Glen
PS. All our one day camera courses now include a free pocket sized guide to landscape, action & portrait photography.
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Student Testimonials
Hi Glen,I just wanted to say thanks for the course, it was a great day, worth every penny. It's a great relief to now know that the expensive camera I have purchased and the new Nikon 18-200 zoom will be now be used correctly & hopefully I will be able to produce some fantastic picture in Borneo. I've recommended you to a lots of people, and I intend to see you for one of the wildlife courses in the future. Thanks again for superb day.
Craig Rogers
I just wanted to thank you again for the photography course today. I thought that it was going in way over my head but you made it seem so much easier. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be booking other courses. Excellent course full of useful information. I was thrilled with the amount I learned. Thank you. - Becky Holmes
I learnt more in the first 30 minutes of this camera course than I had in the last year.
Paul Houghton
Glen really tries hard to avoid the jargon and keep the instructions simple and understandable. His tuition focuses on getting the basic building blocks in place. He is definitely knowledgeable and he has certainly inspired me to practice my new skills and learn more. An excellent photography course.
David John
Having spent over a year using my camera only on full auto to take photos I decided I needed help to figure out all the settings I should be using.
I'm so pleased I did. This photography course explained all the settings and all the best picture composition tips I needed. Glen ensured no one left without all of their questions being answered- including me.
Laura Simpson
Objectives achieved. I now know how to take the kind of photographs I've always aspired to. Glen is patient and informative and I felt I got the right level of tuition without being to technical. I would definitely recommend this photography course to others. - Tina Cornah.
The course was very easy to understand and follow. Glen made you feel comfortable and confident at all times when using all the camera settings. Very enjoyable, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
No More Full Auto.
Clare Hartford.
Hi Glen "Thanks for a most enjoyable and informative day, It answered all my questioned plus many more. Considering lunch was included I thought it was really excellent value for money."
David Stone
Hi Glen. I'm just dropping you a note to say how much I enjoyed the course today. You answered all my questions and gave me the confidence to go out and use my camera properly.
Today has turned my box of expensive gadgets into top class photography equipment. Thanks!
Barry Cunliffe
This has been a great photography course and I know I can now take proper photographs instead of just snaps.
Highly Recommended.
Ivan Last
An excellent course. I now know how to use my camera correctly and I'm looking forward to attending my next course. I would definitely recommend this beginners course to anybody new to photography. - Gerry Mallaghan
A Fantastic Course. I now know how to use all the functions on the camera I didn't even know were there. I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot.
Karen Evans
Thoroughly enjoyable course. Everything was explained really well and the opportunity for one to one tuition during the practical sessions with things that I struggled on was welcome. Good mixture of information and practical guidance. - Sara Holland


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UPDATE: The night after I wrote this post, I got a call from the manager telling me that the person they originally offered the place to was lagging on moving forward, so they'd be willing to run my credit and see what happens. Long story short, I ended up getting the place after all! See, guys. What's meant to be will be.
Sigh, I feel like I'm going through a breakup with a guy I've never even dated (again), but this time…there's no guy.
It's crazy how some things in life produce the same emotional response even though they're vastly different situations–for example, apartment hunting.
I knew a while back that I'd be ending my lease at my current place and looking for a new one. My current apartment is great, but the location is a little crazy for this grandma. Plus, work is moving to a new building and I'm ready for a new environment.
The problem is I'm a planner, but with things like this, searching the market six months in advance isn't going to do anything beneficial. Apartment hunting is more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants type of thing. Anyway, the time came when I really had to go all in and figure shit out. So let me describe the last few weeks for you…
I was abnormally calm about everything. Even my friends were stunned at how nonchalant I was. "Bruna, where are you going to live?" …"Oh I don't know yet but it'll all work out." Say whaaaa?! Who was this person?
I saw a few places in the area I wanted to live in. They didn't quite fulfill my needs. I'm picky with men, but I'm even picker with apartments. Whether it was the exterior, the small kitchen, the color of the carpet, the principal of the rent being so high when nothing is really being offered…I was coming up short.
Then, I began entertaining the idea of buying instead of renting. Big move. Literally. Over the span of 24 hours, I went from searching on HotPads, Zumper, Padmapper and Craigslist to Redfin and Realtor.com. I was having intense conversations with a loan lender and realtor. I was figuring out interest rates and loan packages and crunching numbers. I was getting pre-approved. I was a fucking adult to the highest degree.
And it freaked me the fuck out.
For the first time maybe ever, I felt like I finally knew what it was like for a guy who wasn't ready for a commitment. With relationships, I'd always go all in if I felt like it was worth it. But with this, even if I found a condo I liked (but not loved), I was having panic attacks. Seriously. I couldn't sleep. I'd be on the verge of tears. Everything was just happening so fast.
I'm not ready.
So I backed away. Buying is not for me right now. This commitment, this marriage, is not for me right now. Maybe in a few years.
Then, I get a phone call from a manager at one of the complexes I had contacted: "Hey Bruna. You asked about a unit and we didn't have anything, but one just opened up suddenly. Come check it out if you're still looking for something."
Hm, why not? I was at a wedding over the holiday weekend, so I had to wait a few days before I could see it. Once I went, I fell in love. Literally, I fell in love. Everything about it was perfect. The hardwood floors, the fireplace, the neighbors, the neighborhood, the management, the square footage…I had butterflies. I wanted it. I went full-force. THIS WILL BE MINE.
My dream
man apartment.
I expressed my interest openly. I gave her my application fee in cash (I never have cash, but I somehow had the exact amount on me. It's a sign!) and trusted her with it even though she said there was another applicant already, so there was a possibility she wouldn't even run my application. Fuck that person, I'm going to get this. We're meant to be.
I drove to the office. I filled out the application, got all the necessary documents scanned and sent over. Boom. Done. Now the waiting game. "I'll be able to let you know by tomorrow night."
Longest 24 hours of my life. I literally dreamed about this place. I made up all kinds of scenarios with it. I imagined myself cooking my friends a nice dinner before watching some Netflix by the fire. I imagined days by myself, reading on the balcony. I imagined becoming BFFs with the neighbors. I saw it all. This was meant to be.
I was so antsy about hearing back that I couldn't wait any longer and text her first. "Just checking for an update," I wrote her. Then the phone rings. It's her. I'm nervous. The convo in my head goes a little something like this: "Congratulations Bruna! If you want it, the unit is yours!" YES!
The convo in reality: "Hey Bruna, I didn't forget about you. There was a conditional thing with her application that required a higher security deposit, so we had to see if she'd be willing to pay it, and she is. So unfortunately, I can't offer you the apartment."
HEARTBROKEN. Seriously, I held back tears. It didn't make sense. We were supposed to be together (the apartment and I).
"I can meet up with you later to give you back your application fee."
I drove to meet her after work and it was like I was meeting with my ex to get my stuff back. There were a lot of sympathetic glances and apologies and lines of reassurance–"It's not you, she just got to it first," "If I hear of anything or if anything changes, I'll let you know," "I'm so sorry."
Then there's the sympathetic lines from my friends and family who knew I was looking forward to this place: "Something greater is out there for you," "It's OK Bruna, this wasn't it."
I also found out that the applicant is a girl who just broke up with her boyfriend and needed a new place to live. I couldn't be that mad at her after finding that out. Still mad, don't get me wrong. I hate her. But #theproblemwithdating.
The manager and I finally parted ways on that chilly night, and I drove back home listening to Adele as the scenarios of me entertaining my friends in my super-cool and chic apartment drifted away.
And just like dating, a part of me is still holding on to the hope that something happens and I get a call saying it's mine. But I have to let go, and in these cases, time is of the essence. So, I'm checking out three places tomorrow morning, and maybe one of them will end up being even better.
Because as with all things, if it didn't happen, it wasn't meant to be. Even if you truly, whole-heartedly believed it was.


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A short week is upon us,
And we go forth much filled with glee;
For those of us so lucky
Don't work five days, we work three.
So with holidays before us,
Monday morning is at hand;
We nurse productive feelings,
Or are too lazy just to stand.
For the short week makes us crazy,
In one bizarre way out of two;
For we work with extra vigor,
Or shun what we must do.
We dedicate to output,
With but three days we must face;
To get a ton of work done,
And increase productive pace.
Or else we just put time in,
No ambition can we fake;
We waste all time for time's sake,
Steal every minute we can take.
So if you are not like us,
And work the weekend through;
We owe a debt of gratitude,
A million times "Thank you."
For the end we know this,
In holiday's we're blessed;
Sometimes office work's the best!


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Good morning-
It is with great pleasure that the Scituate School Committee announces the selection of Ron Griffin, Deputy Director of the Foxborough Regional Charter School, as the next superintendent of the Scituate Public Schools. Mr. Griffin has accepted the position in principle and contract negotiations will follow shortly.
Foxborough Regional Charter School is a regional district attracting students from approximately 20 different towns. Ron's position as Deputy Director is analogous to an Assistant Superintendent of a traditional public school. Ron has been with Foxborough for nine years. Prior to his time in Foxborough, Ron was the PK-12 District Science Coordinator for Taunton Public Schools. Before that, Ron was a high school science and math teacher for Bellingham High School.
The School Committee wants to thank the many people involved in the search process which spanned five months and also thank the many candidates who showed interest in the position. We were very fortunate to have the difficult task of selecting from three outstanding finalists. In the near future, arrangements will be made to introduce Mr. Griffin to the Scituate school community and the Scituate community at large.
Scituate School Committee


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The Netherlands
Dietary explanation
Ik heb coeliakie en mag op medische gronden geen gerechten eten die gluten of met gluten bereide producten bevatten.
Dat houdt in:
Geen producten uit tarwe, rogge, gerst, spelt, kamut of haver en evenmin daaruit bereide levensmiddelen zoals (gries)meel, beschuit, paneermeel, brood, gebak, deegwaar, sauzen, koekjes, wafels, sojasaus (ketjap) waarin ook tarwe is verwerkt e.d.
Kunt u mij gerechten op de menukaart aanwijzen die voor mij geschikt zijn? Of zou u misschien bij de bereiding van gerechten de bovengenoemde ingrediënten kunnen weglaten of vervangen door ingrediënten die ik wel mag eten, bijvoorbeeld de saus met maïszetmeel (maïzena) of aardappelmeel binden en het vlees, vis en groente zonder (paneer)meel te bereiden?
Het is ook noodzakelijk om schoon keukengerei te gebruiken en gerechten te bereiden op een schone plaats in de keuken.
Bij twijfel graag altijd overleggen met de betrokkene. Dank u wel!
Translation in English:
I am suffering from coeliac disease and therefore because of medical reasons I am not allowed to eat any foods which contain gluten-containing cereals or products of these.
This means:
No products from wheat, rye, barley, spelt, kamut and oats as well as products of these like flour, semolina, breadcrumbs, bread, pastry, noodles, dumplings, sauces, cakes, wafers etc.
Are there any dishes on your menu which are suitable for me or can you prepare a meal without above mentioned foods e.g. to use maizestarch or potatoflour for the sauce and to prepare the meat, the fish or vegetables without flour or breadcrumbs?
It is also important to use clean kitchen equipment and prepare food in a clean area in the kitchen.
In doubt, please consult the person concerned. Thank you!
Where to buy gluten-free food
In the Netherlands you can buy gluten-free products at
– Health stores (called 'reformwinkel' or 'natuurvoedingswinkel' in Dutch)
– Most supermarkets
– The internet
You can buy gluten-free products nationwide, although it can be hard to find a health store in small places. In the big cities, most of the time, the health stores are bigger too, so there often is a broader assortment of gluten-free products than in a small city. The health stores are a bit more expensive then products in the supermarket, but they do have a larger assortment. At more and more supermarkets you can find bread, cookies, pasta. Sometimes only from one (or two) brands, sometimes there is more choice . The gluten-free products are often placed at the same shelf as the dietary-products (like sugar free products and products to loose weight). In a few supermarkets, they have a wide assortment of gluten-free food. For more details: ask the Dutch Coeliac Society (NCV).
Since some years more and more supermarket chains sells gluten-free bread. Sometimes it's frozen, sometimes you can find it somewhere in the supermarket (asking is the easiest way to find it).
All gluten-free products from Albert Heijn's own brand are marked with a gluten-free symbol. And more and more producers put the gluten-free symbol on their products or say the product is "glutenvrij".
In the Netherlands: gluten-free is not always wheat-free! Some brands use wheat starch, in Dutch "tarwezetmeel".
For an overview of most gluten-free products in the Netherlands on sale (more than 35.000), visit Livaad (in Dutch).
Places to eat
The CYE has not verified these establishments and are displaying these adverts in good faith. The CYE cannot be held responsible for any claims made by establishments. All information is correct at time of print; however, it is recommended that travellers ring in advance to ensure that this information is still correct and to allow the proprietors to prepare for their visit.
Please visit the following website for a list of restaurants where Dutch coeliacs had good experiences with: Horecaad (in Dutch). You can find more than 6500 hotels and restaurants in this database!
Other information
For further information please contact the Dutch Coeliac Society:
Nederlandse Coeliakie Vereniging (NCV)
Address for visitors: Gooimeer 4 – 14, Naarden
Address for mail:
Postbus 5135
1410 AC Naarden
The Netherlands
General Telephone Enquiries: +31 35 69 54 002 (Monday-Thursday)
Website: http://www.glutenvrij.nl
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Monday, November 9, 2009
Shigekuni on Perrudja
I'm embarrassed that I haven't updated this blog since February.
I direct you to the Shigekuni's April 2009 essay on Jahnn's Perrudja.
Originally published in 1929, the book was never translated into English, and unless I win the lottery it will likely remain untranslated. (I don't play the lottery.)
The German is available from Hoffman und Campe (1985), ISBN 3-455-03630-9.
José Corti publishes the French translation by Reinhold Werner and Jean-Claude Marcadé.
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Reproductive & Developmental Sciences
The rationale has never been stronger for advancing our knowledge of human reproductive processes and fetal/neonatal development, in order to improve or control fertility, and to ensure optimal maternal-fetal and neonatal health. Growing recognition of the deleterious effects of environmental factors and clinical therapies for other diseases, combined with intrinsic defects in cellular mechanisms, broadens the interdisciplinary research needed to understand reproductive processes, and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders. At the same time, unintended pregnancy rates have remained high (50-60%) over the last three decades, due in part to lack of access (cost-related or otherwise), as well as non-compliance and non-use due to perceived risks of side-effects. These reproductive health "issues" impact quality of life and place a significant financial burden on the health care system. It is estimated that the cost of diagnosing and treating infertility in the U.S.A. alone exceeds $5 billion per year; this is an underestimate as it only includes those requesting treatment – which is limited by lack of insurance coverage in many states. If pregnancy occurs, the costs of premature delivery and the lifelong health problems associated with "premie babies" are astronomical - $26 billion annually! Conversely, unintended pregnancies accounting for 51% (> 1 million) of publicly funded births in the U.S. cost over $11 billion annually. Clearly, further advances through state-of-the-art research are needed to improve women's and child health. For example, there is a renewed effort by both federal (NICHD) and private (e.g., Gates Foundation) agencies to promote development of the next generation of contraceptives for men and women. Lastly, advances in the derivation of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) from pre-implantation embryos, transferring nuclear material from somatic cells to healthy donor oocytes (somatic cell nuclear transfer; SCNT), as well as the potential to edit and, more importantly, correct mutations in zygotes using newly developed genome editing techniques have cleared a path to treating diseases that were recently thought to be incurable.
Due to the evolutionary theme of species developing scenarios that optimize reproduction for their environmental niche, differences abound in the structure-function and regulation of reproductive organs between mammals. Notably, many characteristics of and mechanisms controlling reproduction are more comparable in Old World Monkeys, apes and man, and less similar to those in typical laboratory animal models, such as rats and mice. For example, many primates experience long (28 day) ovarian-uterine cycles ending with menstruation, whereas rodents have short (3-4 day) cycles characterized by an estrus interval promoting mating. Likewise, signals for maternal recognition of pregnancy, maternal-fetal-placental development and function, plus term delivery are much more similar between NHPs and women than rodents. Also, with longer lifespans (including menopause) as well as metabolic rates and activities that are similar to humans, NHPs are more likely to respond to environmental factors (e.g., dietary restriction or the Western-style, high-fat, high-sugar, diet) in a manner comparable to humans. Therefore, the mission of the DRDS is to perform basic and applied research on NHPs (primarily macaque species) to increase our understanding of primate reproduction and embryonic/fetal development, and to use this knowledge to control reproductive disorders, fertility and neonatal health. In addition, the Division, as part of the OHSU system and in partnership with other local programs, provides research training for individuals entering science-oriented careers (e.g., pre-and post-doctoral fellows) and a research-oriented knowledge base in primate reproduction and development for others (e.g., K-12, high school teachers, college undergraduates, and the local public). Finally, the Division serves as a regional, national and international resource, especially as it relates to NHP models and research.
The research of the Division focuses on understanding the environmental (e.g., diet, stressors), central (neural) and peripheral (endocrine, paracrine and autocrine) factors controlling NHP reproduction and development, primarily in the female. Research projects span the continuum of reproductive processes from gamete and embryo development, through pregnancy initiation and maternal-fetal development, to delivery and neonatal health. Research groups utilize rhesus and cynomolgus macaques, as well as baboons for whole animal, cellular and molecular studies of direct relevance to women's and child health. Researchers are creating and using NHP models to investigate reproductive physiology and pathologies, with the goal of considering the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders, as well as developing novel approaches to contraception. There are 14 scientists comprising the Division. Some have primary appointments in other ONPRC divisions or the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, OHSU, but include the reproductive system as a major part of their research. While fostering the individuality of investigator's research, a theme that emerged in recent years is the formation of interdisciplinary groups performing translational research on key issues in women's reproductive health. The interdisciplinary groups bringing their expertise to clinical problems include:
- Infertility disorders and their treatment (e.g., polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, menstrual irregularities, oocyte/embryo quality, and oncofertility) – Drs. S. Chavez, J. Hennebold, S. Mitalipov, O. Slayden, R. Stouffer, M. Zelinski, J. Xu.
- Fertility control and contraceptive development (reversible and irreversible methods specifically targeting the oocyte, follicle or gamete transport prior to fertilization) – Drs. J. Hennebold, J. Jensen, O. Slayden, R. Stouffer, M. Zelinski.
- Pregnancy disorders and their treatment (including metabolic and environmental disruptors, intrauterine infection and effects on maternal-fetal/neonatal health) – Drs. A. Frias, K. Grove, P. Grigsby, E. Spindel.
- Reproductive aging and its effects (neural-behavioral, ovary-oocyte quality) – Drs. C. Bethea, H. Urbanski, M. Zelinski.
- Embryonic development, stem cell biology and regenerative medicine (aneuploidy and fetal loss, embryonic and induced-pluripotent stem cells, mitochondrial disease and mitochondrial replacement) – Drs. S. Chavez, S. Mitalipov.
The division also includes a unique research-oriented Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) program using nonhuman primates. This program contributed to several "firsts" in monkey reproduction. For example, primate embryonic stem cells (ESCs) were produced by reprogramming monkey fibroblasts using somatic cell nuclear transfer into enucleated eggs and culturing cells from resulting blastocysts. This method offers potential for generating immunologically acceptable ESCs for individual animals (and ultimately patients if applicable to humans), which can be evaluated for differentiation into various cell types for treatment of many diseases characterized by loss of cells or cell function (e.g., diabetes, heart failure, neurodegenerative disorders). Recently, the world's first chimeric monkeys were generated as proof-of-concept that "pluripotent" cells from primates can be combined to produce healthy tissues and offspring. In addition, methods were validated for transfer of the meiotic spindle (with its attached chromosomes, and hence all nuclear genes) from a mature primate egg, to another enucleated egg, followed by successful fertilization, pregnancy and healthy offspring. This technique provides a valuable option for preventing the transmission of mitochondrial DNA mutations from the mother, since spindle transfer leaves behind the mitochondria in the cytoplasm. Thus, the offspring would be free of risk of maternal mutations in mitochondrial DNA. Mitochondrial DNA mutations result in several human diseases that are currently incurable. Spindle transfer, if replicated and proven safe in studies on human eggs, could provide a cure. Recent advances in non-invasive time-lapse imaging have allowed for the identification of cell division kinetics in embryos following in vitro fertilization that are predictive of successful implantation that leads to a normal term pregnancy. Moreover, abnormalities in embryonic cell division and cytokinesis detected by real-time imaging are indicative of abnormal chromosome segregation and offer a means to identify embryos that would likely fail to implant, develop to term, or result in offspring with birth defects due to aneuploidy. Use of NHP ARTs to further characterize the causes of embryonic aneuploidy and develop preventative or curative therapies is necessary to establish safety and efficacy prior to application to humans.
The division, in combination with researchers in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at OHSU, is the only program that includes a National Center for Translational Research in Reproduction and Infertility
(NCTRI) and a Contraceptive Development Research Center (CDRC), both sponsored by the NIH, NICHD. Investigative efforts in the centers use nonhuman primates in translational studies seeking to understand the neurologic, endocrine and local mechanisms controlling fertility during the menstrual cycle and to develop novel therapies for treating infertility or to prevent pregnancy in women. Most recently, division scientists were instrumental in forming the Oregon Permanent Contraception Research Center (OPERM), which is supported by a generous gift from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and aims to develop a highly effective, safe, low cost, nonsurgical and highly portable method of permanent contraception to meet the unmet needs of women around the world who desire to have no additional children.
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29 July 1992
Communication No. 486/1992; U.N. Doc. CCPR/C/45/D/486/1992
human rights committee
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1. The author of the communication (dated 24 February 1942) is K. C., a citizen of the United States of America born in 1952, currently detained at a penitentiary in Montreal and facing extradition to the United States. He claims to be a victim of violations by Canada of articles 6 juncto 26 and 7 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
2.1 On 27 February 1991, the author was arrested at Laval, Quebec, for theft, a charge to which he pleaded guilty. While in custody, the judicial authorities received from the United States a request for his extradition, pursuant to the 1976 Extradition Treaty between Canada and the United States. The author is wanted in the State of Pennsylvania on two charges of first-degree murder, relating to an incident that took place in Philadelphia in 1988. If convicted, the author could face the death penalty.
2.2 Pursuant to the extradition request of the United States Government and in accordance with the Extradition Treaty, the Superior Court of Quebec ordered the author's extradition to the United States of America. Article 6 of the Treaty provides: "When the offence for which extradition is requested is punishable by death under the laws of the requesting and State the laws of the requested State do not permit such punishment for that offence, extradition nay be refused unless the requesting State provides such assurances as the requested State considers sufficient that the death penalty shall not be imposed or, if imposed, shall not be executed". Canada abolished the death penalty in 1976, except in the case of certain military offences.
2.3 The power to seek assurances that the death penalty will not be imposed is conferred on the Minister of Justice pursuant to section 25 of the 1985 Extradition Act.
2.4 Concerning the course of the proceedings against the author, it is stated that a habeas corpus application was filed on his behalf on 13 September 1991; he was represented by a legal aid representative. The application was dismissed by the Superior Court of Quebec. The author's representative appealed to the Court of Appeal of Quebec on 17 October 1991.
2.5 Counsel requests the Committee to adopt interim measures of protection because extradition of the author to the United States would deprive the Committee of its jurisdiction to consider the communication, and the author to properly pursue his communication.
3. The author claims that the order to extradite him violates article 6 juncto 26 of the Covenant; he alleges that the way death penalties are pronounced in the United States generally discriminates against black people. He further alleges a violation of article 7 of the Covenant, in that he, if extradited and Sentenced to death, would be exposed to "the death row phenomenon", i. e. years of detention under harsh conditions, awaiting execution.
4. On 30 April 1992, the State party informed the Committee of the author's situation in regard to remedies which are either currently being pursued by him before Canadian courts or which are still available for him to pursue. It indicates that the Court Of Appeal of Quebec is seized of the matter, and that, if it rendered a decision unfavourable to the author, he could appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. In the event of an unfavourable decision there, he could still "petition the Minister of Justice to seek assurances under the Extradition Treaty between Canada and the United States that if surrendered, the death penalty would not be imposed or carried out. Counsel for K. C. has in fact indicated that, once remedies before the courts have been exhausted, he will be making representations to the Minister regarding assurances. A review of the Minister's decision is available in the Superior Court of Quebec on habeas corpus with appeals again to the Court of Appeal of Quebec and the Supreme Court of Canada or on application to the Federal Court Trial Division with appeals to the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Consequently, there is no basis for [K. C.]'s complaint as he has not exhausted all remedies available in Canada and has several opportunities to further contest his extradition."
5.1 On 12 March 1992 the Special Rapporteur on New Communications requested the State party, pursuant to rule 86 of the Committee's rules of procedure, to defer the author's extradition until the Committee had had an opportunity to consider the admissibility of the issues placed before it.
5.2 Before considering any claim contained in a communication, the Human Rights Committee must, in accordance with rule 87 of its rules of procedure, decide whether or not it is admissible under the Optional Protocol to the Covenant.
5.3 Article 5, paragraph 2(b), of the Optional Protocol precludes the Committee from considering a communication if the author has not exhausted all available domestic remedies. In the light of the information provided by the State party, the Committee concludes that the requirements of article 5, paragraph 2(b), of the Optional Protocol have not been met.
6. The Human Rights Committee therefore decides:
(a) that the communication is inadmissible under article 5, paragraph 2(b), of the Optional Protocol;
(b) that the Committee's request for interim measures pursuant to rule 86 of the rules of procedure is set aside;
(c) that, in accordance with rule 92, paragraph 2, of the Committee's rules of procedure, the author may, after exhausting local remedies, bring the issue again before the Committee.
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The masterpiece took community artist Dean The Wizard and 30 helpers three hours to put together at the town's Hub.
This creation formed part of a workshop that links in with the Hub's summer exhibition Let's Play Records which looks at vinyl album art over the years. This exhibition is on until September 5.
Dean, who organised the session to promote the use of recyclable materials, said: "On this occasion I used vinyls and CDs.
One participant, Kitty Butcher, 7, said: "I'm really enjoying myself, this is great fun. I love to do anything arty."
The Hub hosts a number of activities and exhibitions throughout the year. Another exhibition running alongside Let's Play Vinyl is Printshop by artist Belle Benfield.
A Hub spokesman said: "Against a striking backdrop of murals showing industrial wheat processing, Benfield's exhibition includes more than 200 handmade printing stamps that reveal the steps in the process of growing, harvesting, milling, baking and grinding wheat into breadcrumbs.
"This shows a great way to use up old bread has been transformed into a complicated process that we seldom think about as we walk the supermarket aisles."
The exhibition runs until October 3. The Hub is open daily from 10am to 5pm, with free entry.