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Sutton Selectman Ryan Fattman arrived at his board's last Goals and Objectives meeting with only one topic in mind: revitalizing Marion's Camp.
"This is a full frontal assault on a great project," he said.
Last Saturday, Fattman, town officials and dozens of nearby residents held a charette at the Simonian Center for Early Learning for residents to try and reach consensus on what to do about the piece of land deemed by many as "underutilized."
"We need to reverse the process of degeneration," said resident Mark Briggs. "The beach is in worse shape every year and many of the buildings have all but been let to go to rot."
"The property is certainly underutilized," said local resident Dick Norlin. "There is great opportunity with the lake right there for many recreational opportunities."
After meeting together, charette attendees broke off into four smaller groups to come up with ideas for the land. Attendees used giant maps of the campground and large sketch pads to brainstorm issues and ideas for rejuvenating the 25-acre campsite.
The forum was spearheaded by the landscaping and architectural firm Gates, Leighton & Associates, Inc., which previously has held public forums in Sutton, such as last fall's meeting on the beautification efforts of the downtown Manchaug area.
"The site itself is fabulous and has a lot of potential," said consultant Arthur Eddy. "We are simply trying to figure out what the residents want."
"I was pleasantly surprised with how positive the day was," said Kris Bradner, consultant and senior landscape architect with the firm. "It was great to see how much they cared about the property and wanted to make improvements."
Perhaps the greatest concern expressed was the need to have a continual source of funding for camp upkeep. Some attendees said they were excited about the prospect of the project, but wary of starting something that could not be financially maintained.
"We cannot raise taxes to do this," said Fattman. "We need to find an innovative way to do this. That's the biggest challenge we face."
Another issue was keeping Marion's Camp in a natural state, free of commercial and man-made intrusions.
Fattman said it's important to note that "natural state" does not mean letting the property go, but rather maintaining it as a natural asset.
Other issues coming from the forum included security concerns at the secluded campsite, usage of the Goddard Building on the premises, and the breakdown of recreation space that would allow the site to be somewhat self-sustainable.
According to Eddy, all of the information gathered at the forum will go into the preparation of a draft master plan.
This property along Lake Singletary was originally purchased by Mrs. Harry W. Goddard in 1928 for the Worcester Camp Fire Girls group.
The town purchased the property from the Central Massachusetts Camp Fire Council in 1989 for $545,000. The name "Marion's Camp" is in reference to the Goddard's daughter.
The town's goal at the time was to maintain the property as open space, preserve the land as a natural resource and community asset, and use the waterfront to enhance recreational opportunities.
Tight budgets have been to blame for the lack use of the area. An appropriation of $10,000 toward the camp years ago and several Eagles Scout projects have been the only means of maintaining this summer destination.
The beach at Marion's Camp is shared by both Sutton and Millbury. Currently, it is maintained for seasonal use with lifeguards and swimming lessons.
The property is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Much of the attention on reviving the camp stems from the recent $100,000 earmark secured last year by Rep. Jennifer Callahan, D-Sutton, for a feasibility and design study of the property. Callahan said she attended camp as Campfire Girl.
"[Marion's Camp] presently has the focus it has needed for all these years," said Hager. "I really think it has a chance to drum up a lot of community interest."
"In order to move a mountain, it starts with a single stone," said Fattman. "Today was a boulder."
While the public forum was certainly the first boulder moved from the mountain, town officials and citizens alike admitted the process of restoring the camp to what it could be remains a long way off. The long road to recovery, however, has not discouraged people like Mark Briggs, who knows these kinds of natural town resources can not be manufactured.
"It is a park and part of nature," he said. "They are certainly not making any more of them."


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The two are planning to run a roadside clean-up drive (they're calling it the "Raro Litter Pick") this Saturday, starting at Wigmore's Supermarket in Titikaveka and heading towards Muri beach, from 1pm.
The idea was born during a stroll by the Aroa beach when the duo noticed bottles and other rubbish on the side of the road.
With the help of two other friends, they got into the dirty job of picking up whatever rubbish they could on their way back to their accommodation.
"That's when the idea of taking a walk around the island and picking up rubbish along the way came about," Rose, who hails from England, said.
Ticquet, who initiated the drive, said she was inspired by a litter collecting campaign called the Colibri programme in her home country, France.
The globetrotter said the Colibri programme started 10-15 years ago and focused on clean-up campaigns in communities.
"The programme inspires people to keep their surroundings clean. It drives people into picking up rubbish and disposing them properly every time they see litter in public places," Ticquet said.
"We thought of doing something similar in Rarotonga. This clean up drive is a way of thanking Rarotonga for everything they have done for us: for all the passionfruit and other fruits that the island has provided us, the lagoon, beautiful forest, beaches and friendly people."
Rose said anyone willing to join them was welcome to do so.
"We will start the walk at 1pm from Wigmore's and we would appreciate extra pairs of hands along the way. They don't have to walk all the way to Muri; whatever distance they can do will be highly appreciated," she said.
"We would like to ask people to be conscious of their actions when it comes to rubbish disposal. Rarotonga is a beautiful place and we want to help maintain its prestige."
Anyone willing to help the two with waste disposal bags or any other support can contact them at the Backpackers International Hostel on 21847.
They will also be at Muri Night Market this week promoting Raro Litter Pick and interested people are welcome to sign up for this worthy cause.


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Games Workshop Hits 18-Month High - The London Times
The London Times reports that shares in Games Workshop touched their best level for 18 months on talk that forthcoming full-year figures from the fantasy games developer could beat analysts' forecasts. In January, the company signed a deal to produce table-top war games and models based on The Lord of the Rings novels of J.R.R. Tolkien, the first live-action adaptation of which should reach cinema screens in December. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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7 Things To Remember Before Saying I Do In City Halls
The San Francisco City Hall is the seat of government and spreads across more than 46,000 m2. This architectural marvel is constructed using tons of steel, granite, and marbles. Do you want to know How to Have a San Francisco City Hall wedding? While it is every bride's dream to have an unforgettable courthouse wedding ceremony, you can prepare yourself by picking up tips from www.brides.com/gallery/inspo-for-an-unforgettable-city-hall-ceremony.
So, you are all set to exchange wedding vows and walk down the flower-littered aisle. How about doing it in style? If San Francisco City Hall features on top of your list, here are few things that you should know.
1. It's All About Money, Honey
Yes. You heard it right. Be prepared to spend $99 for the marriage license and the ceremony costs $75. For private ceremonies, there are rental options, and you can conduct the wedding on the fourth floor or the Mayor's Balcony. Prices start from $1002 onwards.
It surely gives a sense of excitement that one of the biggest moments of your life will be conducted in this historic building that has stood the test of time.
2. Be On Your Toes
If you have set your destination as San Francisco City Hall, there is no time to waste. Schedule an appointment to get the marriage license, and another one for the grand wedding. If it is a small ceremony, your wedding license can be obtained few days prior the wedding date. This does not hold true for civil weddings.
If you receive the license on the day of the wedding, it is recommended that you allot some time prior to the ceremony. Note that Friday afternoons draw a huge crowd and if you wish to get married on a popular date, make your reservations ninety days in advance to avoid last minute rush.
3. Availing the Marriage License
The couple must be aged eighteen years and above, but not necessarily citizens of the USA. There must a valid photo identification, and once all things are in place, you can collect the marriage license from the County Clerk's office located on the first floor.
4. Marriage Witnesses
You only need one witness, but two members are required to sign the wedding license. Ask your photographer to come along and sign the document. They will be more than glad to accept the offer, and you might get lucky with the post-wedding shoots.
5. Destination Wedding
Civil ceremonies are conducted in Rotunda, located on the second floor. If there is a rush, couples can get married on the fourth floor or other spots in the building. In case of a private wedding, bring along your own judge who will perform the ceremony.
6. Time Factor
Do not expect elaborate photo shoots or pre-nuptial candid shots. Civil ceremonies have a time limit of ten minutes, owing to the heavy rush. Refrain from clicking family photos so there is not much hindrance to other weddings.
7. Guests Matter
All civil ceremonies accept a maximum of six guests, while a private wedding conducted on the Mayor's Balcony can accommodate up to one hundred guests.
What are you waiting for? Pick up the tiara, ring, confetti, and head straight to the San Francisco City Hall with your groom in tow.


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The Lord Stirling stable is about a 40 minute drive from our home and it is in a fairly rural area. Every week they host a dog walk around the stable grounds for the price of three dollars a dog. In the fall and winter months the walks start at 10:30, in Summer they are in the cooler evening hours.
The start of the walk where all the dogs met up.
A lot of the dogs barked at the horses, but Tubby and Norbert ignored them. The horses seemed unfazed by the canine guests..
|Once nice feature of walking on the trails, you don't have to pick up after your dog since the horses use the trails too and stable staff clean up the horse droppings.
|The walk was nice and shady so the dogs did not get too hot.
Mushroom, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche
- 1 frozen pie crust (or home made pastry shell)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 package Baby Bello or Button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 to 2 cups cheddar cheese (I used the larger amount because I had left over cheese)
- 1/4 lb of thick sliced Baked Virginia ham, I used Apple Gate Farms brand, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups half and half or whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- a pinch of nutmeg
- a pinch of Cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper
- chives, chopped
Melt the butter in a medium sized pan or skillet over medium low heat and saute the mushrooms and the shallot for about five minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour the mushroom mixture in the pie shell and top with half of the ham, then half the cheese, and then the remaining ham and cheese. Place the pie pan in a baking pan with sides (this prevents a mess if the quiche filling runs over, which it usually does.)
Whisk the half and half, eggs, cayenne, nutmeg, and some salt and pepper together. Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Sprinkle the chopped chives on top.
Bake about 40 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Note: You can easily leave out the ham if you want a vegetarian quiche
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Group Logistics Director
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Are you a Supply Chain Operations & Logistics leader seeking a challenging and exciting role, in a dynamic and successful global business?
Our client is an exceptional business; founded over 30 years ago they have grown to become a global leader in their field. They design, engineer and manufacture innovative technology products for industrial use and are recognised for leading their market in product design, quality, reliability and service.
As part of the senior leadership of the customer operations team, you will be responsible for leading the development of the group logistics strategy across a global manufacturing network. Previous experience of leading outsourced logistics providers and inventory deployment will be essential to enable the development and implementation of a strategy to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the logistics services, whilst supporting the development of customer acquisition, adoption and retention.
A dynamic, results focussed and proactive business leader, accomplished in change and stakeholder management and a positive team player, you can point to a minimum of 10 years' in a senior level supply chain / logistics management leadership role. It is likely you are working in a multi-national engineering and technology company fulfilling a similar role and are qualified to Masters/MBA level or equivalent by experience
In return you will have the opportunity to work in an excellent privately run business where you will be challenged. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact John Tilbrook in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website.
Newman Stewart is a privately owned, leading provider of Executive Search, Management Selection, Executive Interim, Executive Outplacement, Salary Benchmarking and Psychometric Assessment services. With offices in Wetherby, Leeds and London we identify excellent people for our excellent clients, nationally and internationally and we are proud of the results that we deliver.


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This is a hand slide made by S.E. Shires for their medium and large bore tenor trombones. Here is a synopsis of all their hand slides sizes and options.
Slide models are specified by bore size and crook design. All of the slide tubing is drawn in house to precision tolerances. The slide is then carefully assembled, aligned, and stress relieved to assure a smooth, trouble-free action.
Single bore slides: clear sound, can be more articulate than dual bore.


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Come one, come all to community stitch night at Uncommon Yarn! Bring your current projects for a fun night of open knitting and crochet at Brookline's LYS. All ages and experience levels welcome!
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Earlier Event: February 6The Yarn Doctor Is In
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Recently, I reached the pinnacle of humiliation when I felt the compulsion to try on swimwear at Wal•Mart. I stood in front of a 3-way mirror (which they obviously picked up cheap from a carnival fun house long gone out of business) while I was bathed in fluorescent lighting.
I didn't think that my self esteem could have sunk any lower.
I was wrong.
With Easter fast approaching, I rifled through my closet and discovered that I had nothing to wear. And I don't mean "I'm tired of these clothes, and desire new ones." No. I had nothing to wear. The only suits that I owned have steadfastly refused to button for fear of the strain, and the skirts obviously shrunk from neglect.
The dresses were in worse shape. I had one black velvety number with purple flashy thingies that Cailey has been eying. It has been hanging in the closet since before Emme was even born, and I've never worn it. Frankly, I have no idea how it got there, because no one in their right mind, or over the age of 40, would have the nerve to lay it on the sales counter and fork out good money for it.
But I had it in my head, and I blame my good Catholic upbringing for this notion, that I needed to dress up, in a dress, for Easter.
Therefore, last week I left the children in the care of Aunt Trish, and I headed to Ross.
Everyone else must have been in the same predicament, because I was shoulder to shoulder with throngs of other last minute shoppers, desperately searching for an Easter dress.
At one point, just about the time my eyes were glazing over courtesy of all the paisley, I remarked to the lady to my left, "WHEN DID POLYESTER MAKE A COMEBACK? IT'S A GOOD THING I DON'T SMOKE!" She didn't share my taste in dresses or my sense of humor. So, I moved on.
I pulled out 6 of the least hideous offerings that I could find. I even had to venture into Juniors and go a size or two up. Which just irritates me.
And since some of my selections were two pieces, and each one counted, so I had to make two trips into the dressing room. And you know what that means. Once you get through your first 6 items, you have to completely redress, pad out to the sales clerk while holding your shoes, and retrieve the last of your outfits.
I was mercifully on the last dress, which had no buttons or zipper. I pulled it over my head and wriggled it down over my sports bra and underwear both of which have seen better days. I gasped at the mirror.
I looked like a sausage.
I desperately desired to get that dress off of me as quickly as possible.
But I couldn't. I was stuck.
That dress had decided that it had at last found a home, and was going nowhere.
I crossed my arms and grabbed hold of as much fabric at my waist (and I use the term "waist" loosely) as possible and attempted to yank upwards. While I did succeed in losing my balance and falling into the wall, catching myself by my elbow, the dress did not budge
Then I tried to wriggle it down over my sports bra. I couldn't even get it down over one shoulder.
I can only imagine what the other patrons in the crowded dressing room were thinking as they heard me knocking around in that cubicle, short of breath, muttering to myself.
This scenario played out for a good 10 minutes or more. At last exhausted, I paused long enough to assess my options.
• I could throw myself at the mercy of a good samaritan and beg them to pull the dress over my head as I bent over. But then I had to consider the shape of my underdrawers and would I want others to know that my bra and panties were older than most of the shoppers in said dressing room.
If the bra and panties would even still be in place once I was relieved of the offending dress.
No. I could not do that. I could be single-handedly scarring someone for life.
• I considered calling Fiddledaddy on my cell phone and asking him to come rescue me. But then I'd have to endure all the mocking, and frankly, he would have enjoyed the situation I was in far too much.
• Then I considered just putting my sneakers back on, marching up to the cash register, leaning over so the cashier could scan the barcode while saying, "I think I'd like to wear it home."
And then once home, get out the scissors and cut myself out of it.
But happily, because of all the exertion from the struggle and all, I must have lost a few pounds. After a few more concentrated tugs, the dress mercifully came off.
Then I threw it on the floor and stomped on it a few times.
Just kidding. Sort of. But they may or may not have lumped that particular dress in with the clearance items after I was finished with it. Just sayin'.
You'll be happy to know that on Easter morning, I sported my best pair of stretchy blue jeans. With a pretty purple button down. And to feel dressy, I wore my new silver platform Crocs that Fiddledaddy bought me because he was tired of me complaining that I don't have any girl shoes.
But, he reconsidered his purchase when he saw me teetering across the floor. And made mention that he hoped the Emergency Room was open on Easter.
I've come to the decision that dresses are no longer for me. Good riddance. As a mom of young children, I need to be able to drop or run at a moments notice.
And besides, I'm pretty sure I've been banned from Ross for all of eternity.


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Solid Mahogany Layered Sapele B/S Vintage Burst – RT310B
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The RT310B sunburst RoadTrip is a killer fixed-neck touring guitar with solid Mahogany top and layered sapele back tone woods, and layered sides that give it the rich tone of a larger all-solid guitar, but considerably more stable for varying environments. The asymmetrical larger Manzer Wedge © design on a smaller 36" body along with a 24.5 inch scale & scalloped X-bracing makes barre chords a breeze and is super comfortable on the shoulder and wrist. Basically we've put the tone and volume of an Orchestra Model into a comfy smaller 36" guitar! Our patented bag design has more than enough room for all your gear with amazing protection. This guitar is ideal for guitarists looking for a comfortable easy-playing guitar, or those looking to minimize stress on their shoulders and joints.
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Designed for Travel
The RoadTripTM is a fixed-neck travel guitar that's designed to suit the needs of acoustic guitarists who want the biggest sound and fullest tone possible in a travel-sized guitar. With an overall length of about 36 inches and a lower bout width of under 14.5 inches, the RoadTripTM boasts a longer relative scale length of 24.5 inches and an expanded Manzer wedge © body design with highly scalloped forward-shifted X-bracing. The result is a guitar that travels small yet sounds ginormous with awesome bass response and sweet trebles! The string spacing is 1 ¾ at the nut and 2 ¼ at the saddle, so it feels and plays like a full-sized guitar.
The RoadTripTM comes with our proprietary under-bridge passive triple piezo pickup system that sounds great straight to the soundboard – regardless your style of playing.
The RoadTripTM travel bag is made with premium ballistic nylon and super-thick high density foam padding and a soft velour lining for maximum protection. It's designed with patented neck compartments to take advantage of space around the guitar neck and it features a massive pleated front pocket and stretch-mesh pocket, as well as multiple straps and daisy chains so you can easily store all gear for a gig, or pack for a day or two of travel. The RoadTripTM travel bag seamlessly integrates with our travel uke case for a complete travel solution for guitarists who play uke as well.
Comfortable to Play
- The wedge design angles the guitar into your body which places the guitar in a comfortable position for fingerboard access and viewing.
- The dual-action steel truss-rod enables fine tuning of relief to suit any playing style.
- Satin-finish low-c profile neck make this 24.5 inch scale super comfortable to play.
Guitar Specifications
Proprietary Body Design:
Body shape takes design elements of an Orchestra Model upper bout with a Small Jumbo lower bout.
Center sound hole with Pau Ferro rosette
Wedge design for increased volume, comfort and efficiency
Hand-selected premium Solid Mahogany
Back and Sides:
solid mahogany back
Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing produces substantial bass response paired with bright trebels and a balanced midrange.
Binding and Markings:
MOP logo and position markings, Logo MOP at 12th fret
Maple binding
24.5 in (622.3 mm)
Satin on soundboard, back, and sides
Vintage burst on soundboard
Ovangkol, high break-angle
Grover® tuners
Our included Journey™ under-saddle passive transducer pickup system delivers accurate and clear amplification for any PA system or amp.
Traditional C shape Mahogany w/ Solid Pau Ferro reinforcement with two-way adjustable truss rod
Deep-slotted bone nut
Neck width at nut: 1 ¾ in (44.5 mm)
Neck width at 12th fret: 2.2 in (56 mm)
14 Frets to body
20 Frets total
Fret Board:
16 inch Radius, Ovangkol
Medium brass fret wire
String Spacing:
2 ¼ in (>57.2mm)
Compensated bone saddle
Elixir® Phosphor-Bronze Lights
Guitar Dimensions and Weights:
Weight: 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg)
Weight With Case: 7.2 lbs (3.2 kg)
Maximum depth: 4.8 in (12.2 cm)
Minimum Depth: 3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Body Length: 35.5 in (93.4 cm)
Lower Bout Width: 14.5 in (36.8 cm)
Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: 39*16*7 in (99.2*41*18 cm)
Travel Backpack Specifications
Tech Travel Ready:
Travel-sized case with maximum protection and expansive pockets for traveling with gear.
All- Premium Material Construction:
Extra-durable Ballistic Nylon external case with premium nylon and velour lining
Extra-padded high density foam body compartment with premium velour
Tough-coated bottom section for protection on the bottom of the case.
Ballistic Nylon protection for tuners and bridgepin areas inside the case
Side, front, and back handles for easy carrying
Padded backpack straps
X-stitching on all major joints
Extra Compartments for Your Journey:
Patented neck pockets to fit tons of accessories and valuables
Daisy chains for attaching additional gear or securing case to large luggage
Extra large pleated front pocket
Additional stretch mesh pocket for extra gear
Two adjustable straps for securing mic/music stands
Maximum Case Dimensions: L*W*H: 39*16*7 in (99.2*41*18 cm)
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Recommended Videos
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Custom and Limited RoadTrip Model Videos
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- Education Week, like other outlets, noted the "blizzard of words" statement by Justice Alito in describing the hour-long hearing. Find the coverage. (And remember Humpty Dumpty: "When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less."
- Disability Scoop seemed optimistic: "U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared ready Wednesday to clarify and strengthen the rights of the nation's 6.7 million children with disabilities, perhaps by requiring public schools to offer a special education program that will ensure they can make significant progress." Find the coverage.
- In the Washington Post, Valerie Strauss had some rather withering words ("sickening" was one) for the current state of affairs, noting statistics showing that over the years federal funding for educating students with disabilities has actually dropped in terms of the percentage of the cost. From Strauss' column: "So is minimal educational benefit enough? You may not know exactly what 'minimal' is, but by definition, you wouldn't want that to be the standard for your child. Is 'some' benefit — which courts have said means progress that is barely above trivial — enough for your child — or somebody else's?... Or do students with disabilities deserve a standard requiring 'meaningful' benefit, and, if so, what does 'meaningful' mean?" Find her column.
- Finally, Wrightslaw also seems optimistic: "All the special ed lawyers we talked to felt positive about the tone and statements during oral argument. They thought the justices recognized the problems with the current de minimis standard and felt they would come up with a new improved standard." Read more about what special ed attorney Pete Wright has to say.
ABILILITY GROUPING, ACCELERATION -- USE THEM. That's what a study from the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University says. After examining a century of research on the topic, study co-author Paula Olszewski-Kubilius stated, "Although acceleration is widely supported by research as an effective strategy for meeting the needs of advanced learners, it's still rarely used, and most schools do not systematically look for students who need it," according to the university. Read more about the benefits and findings.
PARENT FOOTPRINT. Dan Peters hosts Dr. Stuart Shanker in a podcast on the topic of self-regulation. From the blurb: "Dr. Dan and Dr. Shanker discuss how self-regulation is the nervous system's way of managing stress and the fact that before parents can teach their children self-regulation they must master it themselves. The moving discussion highlights the fact that there are no bad kids, and that when you see a child differently you see a different child." Find the podcast.
GIFTED CHALLENGES. "Making it safe to be smart" is the title of the latest blog offering from psychologist Gail Post. She give several reasons why gifted kids can sometimes be targets, for example anti-intellectualism. She concludes, "Ultimately, we might hold more appreciation toward the unique talents we all possess. And gifted children and adults might no longer weather the projections of others' bitterness and insecurity." Find the blog.


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Advisement Process
Each semester all graduate students will need to be advised prior to registering for
courses. In addition to meeting with academic advisors, each student must complete
an advisement form. The form must be signed by the student, the advisor, and taken
to the Office of Graduate Student Services for advisement holds to be lifted. (PHYT,
ATEP, COMD, and EXSC students submit forms to their academic unit for processing.)
Signed forms may be placed in the drop-off box in Public Health Research Center (PHRC)
108. Students should list the name of the instructor for all courses and provide a
current email address. If known, students should also list the course registration
number (CRN). A scanned copy of the form will be emailed to students once processed.
Registration Process
Students will use Self Service Carolina (SSC) to register for courses, check financial aid, view academic records, and much more.
Students will log into SSC using their VIP ID. VIP ID is an 8 digit number that has
been assigned to students to login to various USC websites. Students can find their
VIP ID on their official acceptance letter from the USC Graduate School. For more
detailed instructions about logging into SSC and registering for courses please download
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NEW CATS - Salina 48 Evolution
French catamaran-builder Fountaine Pajot announces Salina 48 upgrade
With upgrades inspired by its Flagship range, Fountaine Pajot has announced the launch of the Salina 48 Evolution, its replacement for the Salina 48, featuring new interior design, improved helm station, upgraded galley and roomier hulls.
The French yard
said the Salina 48 Evolution's galley "sets new standards in marine design" emulating a gourmet commercial kitchen, consisting of dark Corian benchtops, a four-burner stainless steel stove, brushed stainless steel sink, bar, customised timber cabinetry and excellent storage.
Priced from $975,000, Australian distributor Multihull Solutions said the 48 Evolution also features an improved saloon with eight-person dining table, which converts to a coffee table to optimise the spacious lounge area.
Among other changes, the cat's hulls have been redesigned to maximise space and storage in the passageways, while larger portholes afford more natural light and views. A redesigned, raised steering station is fully protected from the sun and seats three, with direct access to the cockpit, plus a transom sunbed.
Also, with the cockpit, saloon and steering station seamlessly integrated, the Salina 48 Evolution enables the helmsman and guests to enjoy uninterrupted communication.
Fountaine Pajot said the Salina 48 Evolution, like its predecessor, is an extremely capable offshore catamaran, ideally suited to bluewater cruising, with an emphasis on stability, comfort, safety and spaciousness.
The Salina 48 Evolution is available in two versions: The Quatuor, comprising four cabins and four bathrooms; and, the Maestro, with private owner's suite and bathroom
separate to the guest accommodation.
For more information, contact Multihull Solutions, phone (07) 5452 5164, email: email@example.com or visit www.multihullsolutions.com.au
Salina 48 Evolution
NEW TECHNOLOGY: Infused sandwich composite hull; RTM eco-tech moulded deckhouse
LENGTH: 14.3m
SAIL AREA: 136m²
BUILD NOTES: Low centre of gravity for optimal comfort and safety underway. Sail plan performs effectively with minimal pitch in choppy conditions.
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Rihanna Wants Chris to Apologize on Oprah
Pop superstar Rihanna reportedly wants Chris Brown to apologize to her on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". She believes the R&B Pop star should appear on Oprah Winfrey's famous talkshow to publicly denounce his behavior, Look magazine reports.
"Oprah suggested Rihanna tell Chris that despite their recent commitment ceremony, she's been having second thoughts about them being back together," the Look insider says. "And agreeing to go on Oprah's show and tell the world how sorry he is will help make up her mind."
The insider tells the magazine, "Chris said no at first, but bought himself some time by saying he needed to think about it with his mother Joyce." But Chris is said to be "desperate to win over the American public" and he has realized this could be the perfect way. "Rihanna's trump card may be that Chris is desperate to avoid jail and thinks prosecutors will go easier on him if he expresses public contrition," adds the insider.
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US blockchain firm opens office in Dubai
DUBAI, May 20, 2018
US-based Boon Tech, a blockchain based freelance job platform, has expanded its presence in the Gulf region with the opening of its first international office in Dubai, UAE.
The company aims to attract employers from Dubai and the Middle East as well as freelancers from the region and beyond, a statement said.
Boon Tech is a blockchain based AI-powered decentralized online job portal offering free platform where employers and freelancers can meet to carry out transactions involving freelance services with cryptocurrency rewards. Being the first job portal to be powered by Artificial Intelligence in the world, Boon Tech combines concepts from job marketplace with lessons learned from building cryptocurrencies and their communities.
Boon Tech's founder and CEO Rajesh Pavithran said: "We are always looking for partnerships with other companies in both blockchain and non blockchain vertical. So, if there are companies that can help us grow our business and help our customers, we are open for new partnerships and tie ups."
"Not at time, but we are open for discussion. We did a crowdsale earlier and raised funds for marketing and further expansion," he added.
Boon Tech utilizes massive computation power and data analytics to gain accuracy, giving its users a much higher ROI compared to traditional platforms, he noted.
"Cryptocurrency prevails the online world for the fact that it is secure, thanks to the blockchain technology. The decentralized aspect of blockchain makes life fairly tough for the hackers. It is virtually impossible for the hackers to break blockchain security," Pavithran said.
"Boon Tech uses highly secured wallets and companies like trust wallet, Proxy card, Cashaa etc to conduct the transaction. Our platform is 100 per cent safe and secure.
"But you can't take chances. Keeping this in mind, we've introduced complicated encryption techniques to secure our platform," he concluded.
The decentralized blockchain itself is a highly effective technology to keep away the hackers. The technology distributes tiny bits of data over thousands of computers. And the hackers have to access all devices, arrange the data bits and decrypt them. Only then they could get the required information and to this day it is virtually impossible.
Boon Tech is confident to easily find quality Freelancers as well as employers to enrol from the Middle East Region because of the features it offers the users, the statement said.
Right from its AI powered rating and ranking system which is 20 times better than regular legacy platforms, live language - which is another first in the world to AI powered identity protection, to helping all users to secure their private data and information. What makes Boon Tech's platform a real standout is that it is a completely free service compared to the industry standard of 20 per cent service fee, according to the statement.
Boon Tech has ambitious plans for expanding to other developing markets as well. They include Asia & Europe where there's a wealth of talent in creative areas, it added.
Boon Tech is the first blockchain project to be accepted by Oracle Startup System making it the official partner of Oracle Corporation. – TradeArabia News Service


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Hello. It's a bit of a sad post today. On Friday I met with my orthopaedic surgeon. The meeting produced mixed results. I'm now able to drive a car providing it's automatic and not manual. Yay. BUT my career as a massage therapist is over. As a result of my spectacular injury I managed to […]
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Hello again. So I left off where I had plaster and then a brace and a fancy sling. Good news, the brace is gone. Bad news, I have to have rehab to regain the range of motion and strength to somewhere near what was normal. More bad news, I still can't drive. The surgeon, physiotherapist […]
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Hello. So things have not gone to plan. Easter Sunday, as I walked out of my in-laws house out into the dark towards our parked car, I tripped over the edge of the footpath to land on the opposite edge and fracture my arm in three places. This lead to a dash to the local […]
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Hello again. I've been meaning to write this for a while. Just the usual life stuff got in the way but I was recently reminded via a friend so here it is. In the opinion of some massage therapists, there is no gain without pain. All massages "must" be painful to get results and they […]
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Hello again. So as the studies continue, I've been lugging in the appropriate textbook for the classes I'm attending. It's very heavy. It's got lots of pages. It hasn't been referred to in the entire 4 weeks I've been attending classes. This leads me to ask "Why did I buy this book again?" Apparently I'm […]
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Hello. Yes I know I've been a bit quiet. Ok, I've been very quiet. I have a reason though. Late last year I got an email about a course I've been wanting to do. Given the earlier attempt at study didn't go to plan, I thought this would be a better option. It was located […]
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If anyone were to ever ask me why I love M., I couldn't give them an answer because there is no "why".
That lack of why is probably a big part of it, because, as anyone who knows me will tell you, I am very much a "why" person. Why's matter to me, more than just about anything, and the fact that I am able to accept the love between us absent the "why" is what tells me that the love is the real deal.
Not to mention he's one of the best human beings I know.
If you were to ask me why I admire M., that answer is a little easier to articulate. His positive traits are numerous beyond counting, true, but there are a few that stand out to where a top ten list wouldn't take terribly long to compile. Though, really, the list would change order depending on the day. Some days, his sense of humor is at the top of the charts; other days– well, he does love a pun.
Today, what tops the list is his ability to not only understand my frustrations with the world, but his ability to help soothe those frustrations without diminishing or dismissing the fact that I feel frustrated. He gets that my frustration, even when it is with a demographic that he might a part of, is not directed AT him, or at anyone in particular, and so he doesn't try to manage it. He lets it be while it passes and hugs me until it does.
This is important.
This is very important.
This is very, very important because, rather than taking ownership of my feelings of "something's wrong" (and by dint of that trying to take ownership of me) by acting as if I am saying "something is wrong with him" or "You are doing something wrong", he takes my feelings of "something is wrong" and lets them be as they are.
He accepts that I can think something is wrong and NOT make it about him. This makes talking about the feelings of "something's wrong" an exercise in solving problems as opposed to unnecessary attempts at fixing someone who is somehow "broken".
This needs to happen more often, because until it does, we are going to continue to be a society incapable of fixing problems because many of its people are too self-absorbed to distinguish "a problem that exists" from "their problem".
Which means they also can't distinguish "their problem" from "a problem that exists".
A few days ago, we got to see exactly where that leads. Again.
A young man near Santa Barbara killed six people because women wouldn't sleep with him. There were other reasons he cited, but what it boils down to is that he felt entitled to sex and wasn't getting it. He was mad because he felt he was owed something and decided to take it out on the world that he felt denied him his due.
What resulted from this inability to realize that his problem was his problem and not a problem with other people was an unspeakable tragedy doled out at the point of a knife and the barrel of a gun. The response that a number of people have had to it, however, has surpassed that insanity by leaps and bounds. For the record, anyone who thinks that going on a killing spree is an "understandable" reaction to women having no sexual or romantic interest in a guy (as some commenters stated some variation of) is themselves emotionally unstable. Anyone who thinks that the killer's "manifesto" is anything more than a narcissistic exercise in victim-blaming is empathizing with a violent, manipulative misogynist. And while he can say that all he wanted was a girl to have sex with him, what would have happened to that girl if she had slept with him, or dated him and later decided to break it off with him? If the charge is that he was "mentally ill" or, more specifically, a "psycho", what reasonable person would advocate that a woman should have willingly put herself in harm's way to have kept this all from happening? And if a person does advocate for it, would they volunteer their sister or daughter for the task?
While many seem to write these types of incidents off as isolated and the work of a lone bad actor, one could also write off the fact that the sun rises every day as a prolonged set of isolated incidents as well. And while these individuals acted out of their individual problems, there is clearly a pattern emerging. The acts of violence perpetrated by individuals who believe themselves to be "privileged therefore entitled" are expressions of the larger societal problem.
But, it's a pattern we can't talk about because the second anyone suggests that maybe there is something wrong with a society that conditions its members to think of one half of the human race as some "thing" that the other half is entitled to use for its own pleasure or comfort, they are accused of "man bashing" and being "man haters".
Think about that for a moment: The second we start talking about the society that produces misogynists who objectify, harass and do violence to women in order to assert control and social dominance, we are accused of hating men.
Let me say that again: The second we start to question the nature of our society, we are responded to as if we are speaking badly of men.
In other words, we are not being afforded the opportunity to discuss society's ills without it being turned into a conversation about the men in it, by some of the men in it. We cannot point to a problem or say there are things going wrong without it being characterized as an attack on men, often by the very people who argue against the notion that our society is a patriarchy that favors the possessors of penises.
I can't be the only one who sees the irony.
I can't be the only one who sees something very wrong with suggesting that women fuck a narcissistic asshole just because he thinks having a penis is all the reason he needs to be given sex on demand.
I can't be the only one who sees something deeply disturbing about the idea that some people seem to think that it is a woman's responsibility to have sex with a guy if it prevents things like this from happening, rather than it being the killer's responsibility to get a fucking grip on himself and, I don't know, not kill people.
I can't be the only person who thinks that a person is ultimately responsible for their own emotional state, and that the gunman's need to blame others for his inability to take responsibility for himself might be why no one wanted to date him.
I know I am not the only one, because M. thinks these things, too. And so do a number of other people who sees this killer for exactly what he was: one of the worst examples of a human being you could possibly imagine. Anyone who sees someone to be pitied, empathized with or admired is a quite probably a very good candidate for the next expression of a very disturbing pattern.
And even if we don't know when it will happen next, we'll all know exactly why.


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Strain From Exercise
The sheer physical exertion of a serious aerobic workout can put pressure on the muscles and lining around the lungs. Also, high impact activities that require sudden and deep inhalations, such as weight lifting, can aggravate the lungs and chest. In many cases treatment simply requires an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen. However, if you experience a tightening sensation, prolonged pain or numbness in your left side, see a doctor immediately as this may be a heart related issue.
Asthma & EIB
Asthma can cause lung pain after exercise. Asthmatics may experience shortness of breath or struggle to inhale fully. Allergies or infections may trigger asthma in adulthood, even if you have displayed no previous symptoms. A similar condition to asthma is exercise induced brochospasm, or EIB. However, EIB can trigger lung pain without the wheezing associated with asthma, according to the Netwellness website. Both asthma and EIB might be brought under control with asthma medications such as a salbutamol inhaler.
Chest Infections and Coughs
Temporary chest infections that affect the lungs may trigger pain that increases as you inhale. If you have been coughing or wheezing for several days or weeks before exercise, then your lungs may be inflamed and sensitive. Very deep coughs strain the muscles around the lungs causing pain when breathing. The added pressure on the lungs from aerobic exercise could irritate your chest, even if you feel you have recently recovered from your fever or infection.
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Ever since we finished playing Halo 3, we've been hungering for more action featuring the franchise's star, Master Chief. While Halo: Reach did much to satisfy our cravings for more action from the Halo universe, what we've really been waiting for is the next instalment in the series.
Microsoft showed off a trailer for Halo 4 at E3 last year, but precious little is known about the new title, which will be the first of three confirmed new games, dubbed the Halo 'Reclaimer Trilogy'. It's understood that that trailer was custom-made for E3, rather than being developed with the actual Halo 4 engine that will power the new game.
Today, however, the first in-game screenshots have leaked, giving us a look at Master Chief in his new gaming environment. Gamerlive.tv sourced the shots, which were captured by Paul Featherstone of 343 Industries, Microsoft's in-house development studio for Halo, which took over responsibility for the franchise from previous developers Bungie.
Eurogamer.net noted comments made by Featherstone on NeoGAF's forums that the screenshots are "100% untouched", using a "debug cam with an in-engine Depth-of-field".
It looks like Microsoft has big plans for the Halo franchise, as Fusible reports that the company has successfully registered Halo5.com and Halo9.com. While Microsoft does not yet own Halo 6.com, Halo7.com or Halo8.com, it has previously registered Halo10.com, and its efforts to secure these domains hint at a long and exciting future for the game series.
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1cdixon wrote:Lwoods1020 wrote:1cdixon wrote:I'm in! From complete file to admitted students day email, it was less than 24 hours. Extremely quick for me. When I received the email about admitted students day, I gave them a call to confirm that what I was reading was true. Still waiting on official letter and possible scholarship information. I also wish they had a second date for Admitted Students Day. However, I called them and they encouraged me to plan an individual visit. I'm not from anywhere near South Carolina, so if anyone has suggestions on 1-bedroom apartments then it would be greatly appreciated. Can't wait to meet ya'll!
I went there for undergrad and I would say cheap, but pretty nice apartments (its a 13-15 min drive to campus but there's a shuttle) would be Copper Beech
or Hampton Greene / Hampton Court
Why don't you want to live with other law students?
I'd just rather live by myself. I'll be around fellow law students enough and I've had a 1-bedroom for 3 years of undergrad. I just can't bring myself to live with anyone else. I like having my own space, my things, and nobody else to mess with them. I'm also a neat freak and roommates tend to be messy. lol.
Haha ok. I don't know if you're familiar with Columbia, but I would advise you not be tempted by the cheaper options of living in a house off campus. Columbia is a high crime region and houses seem less safe, and also seem to have more break ins than the gated communities I listed. Good luck!


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William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship
This year, the Chicago Federation of Labor will award 10 William A. Lee Memorial Scholarships, valued at $2,000 each, to five winners of the Academic Competition and five winners of the Random Drawing. The funds may be used at any accredited college or university in the United States.
- The applicant must be a senior in high school and graduating in the spring of 2016.
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- The applicant must choose to enter either the Academic Competition or Random Drawing for the William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship. Applicants attempting to enter both categories will be disqualified.
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Please join us in the Digital Arts Research Center (DARC) 108 for refreshments at 6:45 p.m. followed at 7 p.m. with presentations by:
Lewis Watts, "Black Presence in France (Paris Noir)"
Noah Wardrip-Fruin, "Expanding Fiction's Possibilities"
Deanna Shemek, "Fast-Forward Renaissance: the Science of Preserving Cultural Heritage"
Colleen Reichmuth, "Exploring the inner worlds of marine mammals"
Lewis Watts is Professor Emeritus of Art at UC Santa Cruz. He is a photographer, curator, and archivist, examining the "cultural landscape" of African American Communities. He is co-author of New Orleans Suite, Music and Culture in Transition (2013) and Harlem of the West: The San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Era (2006) and his work has appeared in numerous exhibitions and publications.
Noah Wardrip-Fruin is Associate Professor of Computer Science at UC Santa Cruz and co-director of the Expressive Intelligence Studio, one of the world's largest technical research groups focused on games. He also directs the Playable Media group in UCSC's Digital Arts and New Media program.
Deanna Shemek is Professor of Literature at UC Santa Cruz. Her research and teaching centers on Renaissance studies and focuses on the crossroads between literary, historical, art historical, and political materials. Shemak has recently embarked on a digital humanities project aimed at preservation, access, and creative study of the European Renaissance.
Trained primarily as an animal behaviorist, Colleen Reichmuth conducts research in the areas of comparative cognition, bioacoustics, and behavioral ecology. Dr. Reichmuth currently heads the Cognition and Sensory Systems Laboratory, based at UC Santa Cruz's Long Marine Lab. She has a B.Sc. in Biology, a M.Sc. in Marine Science, and a Ph.D. in Ocean Sciences, all from the UC Santa Cruz.


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Since 1980, Freight Dispatch Service has been operating on the U.S.-Mexico border. The company is family-owned and -operated and serves as the anchor in an international group of businesses serving the trade and logistics communities on both sides of the border.
"Thirty years ago, my dad could basically run the day-to-day operations all on his own. Now that's impossible," says Adolfo Campero, the eldest Campero brother, with a slight tejano accent.
These days, almost every member of the family has a key position in the corporate group, which operates under the trade names Freight Dispatch and Unimex in Texas and Northern Mexico, and sometimes as far down as Mexico City. The companies' customs clearance, warehousing, distribution, and trucking operations provide flexible service approaches that cater to a myriad of different businesses.
"Right now we handle everything from consumer goods to the automotive parts," says Beto Campero, another brother, "but also, kale, broccoli,lemons and other vegetables."
The eldest Campero brother is also an attorney, which comes in handy given the complex trade regulations the company must operate under. He earned his broker's license in 2005. Constantly evolving trade regulations, growing competition and an increase in demand have made business more complicated since then.
Strong regional growth
"We're expecting in the next ten to fifteen years, maybe a double or triple the amount of crossings," says Beto Campero, Adolfo's younger brother. He is referring to the value of freight moving across the border, which should increase due to the numerous car manufacturing plants set to open in Central and Northern Mexican towns like Salamanca and Monterrey.
Freight Dispatch ships goods north and southbound for a variety of industries mainly from one of four facilities. The total warehouse capacity in Laredo and Pharr – 150,000 square feet each – is partially owned and partially rented for greater flexibility. The transportation divisions have 85 trucks on the U.S. side of the border, 110 trucks in Mexico, more than 400 U.S. trailers, and 100 drivers. The business also offers customized services to a variety of clients including customers from the automotive industry, consumer goods and produce. "All of the services we offer complement each other," says Beto Campero, adding, "We have evolved to cover all the different services because you try to help the clients with their most important needs."
Freight Dispatch and Unimex are key figures in South Texas and northern Mexico, contributing to the work that Luis Bazan, with the Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and others are doing to promote the benefits of doing business in the area.
Managing relationships
There are inescapable costs that come from doing long haul freight near the U.S.-Mexico border – fuel, replacing old tires and buying insurance for trucks and products. But those costs are constants in this industry and Unimex has worked hard to increase fuel efficiency and cut costs. "We started making sure that we check the tire pressure, which really affects the miles per gallon," says Beto, adding, "We even have a sensor on the diesel tanks so you can see if it is burning it up at the correct time."
The company uses various specialized software to track truck drivers, inventory and status of the product. Clients can check to see where a driver is at every point in the process. Unimex has established consistent digital systems for tracking clients' goods and received certifications such as CTPAT and ISO 9001:2008 to help demonstrate that the company is a reliable partner in the industry.
Freight Dispatch and Unimex are strategically well positioned in that they provide a variety of customizable services, including customs clearance, warehousing and transport. The business often gains accounts by simply warehousing for a company, and once the team establishes trust, these same companies hire the dispatch for other services, such as freight. "There are all these different scenarios," says Beto. "Sometimes the client wants the produce picked up at the first point of origin in the U.S. Or they don't want to have any responsibility for the violation of damages en route." But mostly, says Beto, clients trust the family business because "We provide...all the services from point A to point B."
As the region sees continued growth through the strengthening of U.S.-Mexico trade, Freight Dispatch Service and Unimex will continue to serve as a trusted partner for customs clearance, warehousing and transportation on both sides of the border.


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I was feeling less than inspirational about my food options today. My refrigerator is running low on fruits and veggies, and nothing really sounded good. That is until I remembered the Namaste Foods Muffin Mix I had scheduled for trials.
I whipped these up in a matter of minutes (10 to prepare, 15 to bake). They were dairy-free, gluten-free, and corn-free, so they fit well into my current diet. Okay, they had a bit of sugar (evaporated cane juice specifically), but really, at 9 grams of sugar per sizable muffin, these weren't outrageously dessert-like.
My new silicone muffin baker worked like a charm, popping out restaurant quality muffins with ease. The results…well…you can see the product review for more details, but they were pretty darn good! I went back for seconds at teatime.
After snacking on a small salad (using the rest of the lettuce, garbanzos, and avocado I had in the fridge – the veggies really were getting low) I spotted Lundberg's Florentine Risotto in the cupboard. I cooked up some carrots and the small bit of ground turkey we had on hand, stirred it into the risotto once cooked, and voila! Lunch is served.
Dinner is looking a little iffy though. Luckily, we have a big grocery shopping trip planned after the gym tomorrow. I have been making a valiant attempt to "feng shui" all of my outings. It seems to save on time and gas, but our fridge really is empty! We may need to go on a walk for some Asian food tonight, darn!


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Here's my playlist for Sunday, November 3, 2013. Lots of great new music this month.
Also, I marked the passing of two very talented musicians, Layne Redmond and Lou Reed.
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Secret Music Playlist, 11/3/2013
Artist Song Album
Steve Roach In The Light Of Day Live Transmission
Emptywhale The Boy Who Could Hear Colours Some Hollow Lullabies
Yuya Ota Silver Rain Arctic April Mother
Eluder Orbital Resonance Through Horizon
Mingo Equilibrium Point Sky Over Sea
Sumner McKane Small Canadian Mill Town... Select Visual History
Bryan Carrigan New Day Below Zero
Kyle Pederson Be Thou My Vision Renewal
Stanton Lanier Open Spaces Open Spaces
Heather Pierson Bittersweet The Open Road
Zachary Bruno Before The Rain Before The Rain
Symmetry Octane Music On WVKR-FM
Liveform First Seven Days Take One Vol.1
Nemesis Yoga Park Living Statues
Layne Redmond Uma/Begin Again Since The Beginning
Glen Velez Internal Combustion Internal Combustion
Lou Reed Wind Coda Hudson River Wind Meditations
Stephan Micus You Are The Life-Giving Rain Panagia
Clannad Transatlantic Nadur
Patrick Landeza Puanani Slack Key Slack Key Huakai
Cornell Kinderknecht Nocturne Nightfall
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Secret Music Playlist, November 3, 2013
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Disruptive Forces Redefining the Role of Insurance: Part II
Victoria Carter, Vice Chairman, Global Strategic Advisory
In our previous post we discussed three major disruptive trends driving change in the global economy. The world's ageing population is causing the fourth disruptive phenomenon. For example, as Europeans' lifespans increase and they have fewer children, the share of people aged 65 and older is projected to double from 16 percent in 2005 to 30 percent in 2050. Simultaneously, the most economically active age group (25- to 64-year olds) in Europe is projected to decline to less than half the population by 2050. These trends may pressure society's ability to fund the increasing costs of retirement and healthcare for the elderly.


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|Indigo dyed fibres
|Indigo dyed fibres
On a not totally horrible Sunday I decided to have a go at indigo dyeing. I've always been interested in natural dyeing and over the past years have collected a number of recipes and possibly one or two supplies! I have played around a little bit with natural dyeing and I really like the unpredictable nature of it. The idea of being able to create colour from something I've grown also appeals and as we are in the process of doing up the garden this will hopefully soon become a reality.
|Fibres and materials
|Wetting the fibres before dyeing
I set aside the whole day which turned out to be a good move, although it's not difficult it is helpful to have time to work through the different stages of the process. I like dyeing as it's a mixture of science and art. It involves basic chemistry and the results are always exciting to me. I have a fairly loose approach to following the 'rules' for dyeing. I prefer to follow the basic guidelines and embrace the quirks that emerge from making errors.
|Mixing the indigo dye
|Indigo solution
That said, I was a little more careful with the indigo dyeing as it is important not to introduce oxygen into the dye-bath as this is what 'fixes' the dye, which I obviously don't want to happen until the dye is attached to the fibres I'm dyeing. I'd prepared a range of fibres including wool, silk, cotton and linen so I could see how each fibre reacted. I'd also prepared a couple of bits of fabric with a stitches resist to see what effects that would yield.
|Hi tech insulated dye-bath
|Making sure the temperature was right
|Keeping the temperature right
Having mixed up the dye-bath and prepared all my fibres I got to the exciting bit, dyeing! It really was exciting lifting the fibres out of the yellowy green murk of the dye-bath and watching as they turned from bright acid green to beautiful blue indigo in a matter of moments. As the dye oxidises and fixes in the air amazing marbled patterns are created on the fabric as the air hits different parts of the fabric at different times. I didn't have either of my cameras with me (one I'd left at the prism studio and Mr. Stitches was borrowing the other one on a trip out) so I was only able to capture a few shots on my 'phone's fairly rubbish camera. However, it gives an idea of what happens (and gives me an excuse to do it all again!)
|The dye-bath, when ready, goes a yellowy green colour
|Fibres in the dye-bath
|Fibres ready for dyeing
Indigo dyeing is a little different to most other dye processes. For one thing no mordants are required as the dye is fixed by being exposed to the air. Usually when dyeing to obtain darker or more intense shades you leave the fibres in the dye-bath for a longer period of time but in indigo dyeing darker shades are achieved by repeating the dipping process. So, for a darker indigo you just dye it more times. The fibres spend about 2 minutes in the dye-bath each dip. I had fun experimenting with dipping the fabrics repeatedly to achieve a range of shades from palest blue to much darker hues.
|Amazing colours as the fibres come out the dye-bath
|Amazing colours as the fibres come out the dye-bath
|Amazing colours as the fibres come out the dye-bath
|Amazing colours as the fibres come out the dye-bath
One of my favourite parts of the process was hanging all my dyed fibres on a line and watching them flap about in the wind. The different shades of blue against the green of the hedge and the grey of the sky looked so beautiful, almost an artwork in themselves. I'm really pleased with my dyes fibres and am looking forward to using them in my work. I'm also looking forward to some more experiments in natural dyeing...
|Flying in the wind
|Fibres on the line
|Fibres on the line
|Fibres on the line
|Cotton, stitched cotton and wool
|Silks, dipped multiple times to create different shades
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Well I finally took the leap.
The leap of faith towards having my own photography business. I signed up with Pictage which is one step I've been talking about doing. I need to build a website too..but that will have to be another day. I'm still up in the air about who to use. Pictage is an Incredible photography site where you can upload your *event* photo's and people can order their work right off the site. I can't wait until I have *events* to put there.
Yeahhh I love these peeps already too! They've been in touch with me and so patient as I asked a zillion questions. And then still sat on the decision. And they didn't give up on me.
Well I just signed up. And I feel honored to be a part of such a Great community of awesome photographers!! I can't wait to dig through all the information they have online for me.
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The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you to mark your calendar for the 16th Annual Festival on the Bay, August 16-18, 2018 at the Petoskey, Michigan waterfront. Every year, visitors enjoy great music inside the Entertainment Tent and a fun Children's Area all weekend. Other activities include, a Cardboard Boat Race, Waganakasing Bay Day, The BIG Art Show, a Petting Zoo and so much more!
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Galaxy Science Fiction Semtember 1952
Fairly average or below average issue.
Delay in Transit • novelette by F. L. Wallace
A secret agent travels to an obscure planet to meet an important scientist. Halfway through he is stranded to a fairly obscure planet when his traveling papers are stolen. He is carrying some sort of very powerful AI type of neural attachment. The story starts pretty well, but turns out to be very overlong and boring. **
The Snowball Effect • shortstory by Katherine MacLean
A sociology professor proves that sociology is useful as a science by designing rules for a knitting club. The rules make the club work perfectly and make it possible to expand. But the system is somewhat too perfect... Very good entertaining story, easily best in the issue. ****
Today Is Forever • shortstory by Roger Dee
The aliens offer the secrets of immortality, but only for a select few. "Hilarity" naturally ensues. Nothing really new, not especially well written. **½
The Moons of Mars • shortstory by Dean Evans
A man sees a Martian boy who whistles a nice tone. He tells that he learned the tone from his mother. That is strange as Martians never have any ear for tones. A simplistic story which apparently tries to speak for tolerance, but manages to have some racist overtones when it is looked from today's point of view. **
Tea Tray in the Sky • shortstory by Evelyn E. Smith
A young man visits a big city. He has some trouble adjusting as there are a lot of alien races, all with their own customs, and by interstellar laws everyone must abide with ALL customs of other sentient species. A story that is probably more timely now than it was when it was written. **+
The Mousetrap • shortstory by Gordon R. Dickson
A man wakes up on an idyllic planet nearby a cottage with an ample store of food and entertainment tapes. He has no recollection at all about what has happened. It turns out that this is a plan of an extremely ruthless earth government to capture aliens to dissect. Surprisingly, the story doesn't pay any attention to complete immorality of that sorts of actions, but rather the end "twist" is that the man in question must spend the rest of his life in isolation to prevent any alien epidemics. Writing was pretty nice. ***+
The Altruist • novelette by James H. Schmitz
A colonel working in his office discovers that there invisible people living in the world. Not much happens, writing is below average. **-
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Co founder of Spate Media MaddMann says he is ready for the spotlight again
Award winning hip hop artist MaddMann was off the radar for a few months due to having a son and the other things that we call life but he is ready to release his latest single Vacation.
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Jean-Édouard Vuillard (French: [vɥijaʁ]; 11 November 1868 – 21 June 1940) was a French painter and printmaker associated with the Nabis.
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Really Reasonable Ribbon using the Gorgeous Delicate Satin Stitched Ribbon. LOVE this card and it was designed for a special person in my life :)
I started out by using the Gorgeous design papers from Our Daily Bread Designs, and OMGoSH this has to be one of my favorite collections. Not sure if they still sell it, but if they do I might have to pick up another pack.
For the bow I chose to use some Satin Delicate Stitched that I keep in large jars on my work area, these are ribbons that I have received recently, and love to use them 1st :) this one can be found here with tons of other gorgeous colors! This one is Coral Rose, there is a lighter one too that is absolutely beautiful!
3-D layers were done using RRR Foam Tabs found here.
My flowers & Leaves were made using Cheery Lynn Dies. and using distress inks. I really love how this card turned out for today.
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Blue Is the Warmest Color opens in New York and Los Angeles today, bringing the year's most famous lesbian sex scenes to U.S. theaters at last. Enthusiastic reviews of the film, the winner of the top prize at Cannes this year, make clear that this isn't just any lesbian sex: It's "already legendary," "raw as an exposed nerve," and "practically unprecedented." Cue the Motion Picture Association of America, giving the movie a warm stateside welcome with an NC-17 rating for "explicit sexual content," the board's gravest warning for films deemed unsuitable for children or teens of any age.
Leaving aside questions about the MPAA's judgment, Blue is indeed an NC-17 movie if the standard refers to content that some parents would find "patently too adult" for children and teenagers. The rating means that at most theaters, no one 17 or younger will be admitted even with an adult present, per the MPAA's advice. But in New York, the head of one top independent cinema said he doesn't care. John Vanco, the general manager of the IFC Center, issued a bracingly right-minded press release that said high-school-aged patrons would be admitted to the movie, regardless of the rating. "This is not a movie for young children," he said, "but it is our judgment that it is not inappropriate for mature, inquiring teenagers who are looking ahead to the emotional challenges and opportunities that adulthood holds."
That's not exactly revolutionary for the head of an independent movie house in New York City, and Vanco probably won't face down protesters under the IFC Center's iconic marquee. But there's a lot of history to consider here. Blue Is the Warmest Color also has hetero sex and plenty of universal appeal in its story of crushing adolescent love, but there's no doubt that Vanco is speaking especially to LGBTQ teenagers ("inquiring," right?), who have long faced insidious efforts to keep them away from gay stories in their formative years. Even if no one disputes the MPAA's decision in this case, the ratings board has long had a demonstrable habit of bestowing more age-restrictive ratings on movies that feature gay sex than on movies with straight sex. (The practice was famously documented in side-by-side shots of gay and straight scenes in This Film Is Not Yet Rated, Kirby Dick's manifesto against ratings double standards.) And given the enduringly sorry state of gay characters in most major movies, young people often have nowhere else to look than art houses to see stories about other people like them. Apart from making an incredible amount of sense, Vanco's stand on Blue is an unmistakable message that LGBT youth in particular must be allowed to connect with powerful depictions of same-sex love.
Far from the coastal strongholds where Blue opens this weekend, film and other media remain a singular early connection for young gay people. Pilgrimages to the nearest urban venues featuring gay works is a rite of passage that hasn't gone away even as kids come out younger and have more resources at earlier ages. Years ago, as I was realizing some things about myself in southern Michigan, I traveled to a pair of three-screen theaters to see movies like All About My Mother and Burnt Money, buying a ticket for who knows what to get past the usher. I felt pretty edgy back then, though my memory has since unlocked a knowing wink from theater employees, who more than tolerated the seditious teenagers in their midst. Perhaps that's why I can't help but read more into Vanco's statement—an open invitation that had previously only been implicit. Gestures like that can have a real impact on people grasping for even the slightest hint of acceptance.
So as Blue travels to the most far-flung American cities that will indulge a three-hour emotional time bomb in French, I hope more theaters will heed Vanco's advice and open their doors to the (gay) young people who deserve—and perhaps need—to see the movie most.


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