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So, I had this meeting. The rationale behind it went something like this; Google will soon be releasing certifications and courses related to those certifications to developers. That mean not only 'learn how to administer adwords' but 'learn how to develop with the Maps API' or 'learn how to make a decent App Engine app in Python', that kind of stuff.
I was talking to Shannon, who is a training and documentation manager at Google, about starting up a Swedish Qualified Education Center focusing on hardcore development rather than administrative tasks. She was going to be in Europe in the beginning of November, together with Stephanie, my GTUG boss (and a lot of other people) doing the Google Developer Days in Prague and Moscow. I was going to go to Berlin the very day of the Prague GDD, so my only option was to met her in Moscow.
Now, Moscow isn't really Europe. At all. Whatsoever. Regretting my decision daily, I began the ridiculously Kafkan process of applying for a Visa for Russia. The most poignant memory of that was realizing that they would keep my passport for a whole week (no doubt shipping it by nuclear submarine to Irkutsk to be steamed open and copied to numerous spetsnaz operatives), which had me standing in line to get my passport back in the morning, the very same day I was flying to Berlin!
Also, I was home about 8 hours from Jsconf.eu before getting in the Taxi again, going to the plane that was taking me to Moscow, seeing my family only briefly. After arriving to the commandeered cinema where the GDD event took place, I recognize the Hookah lounge from pictures Stephanie has posted on twitter (which was very helpful).
Here's a pic where the Wave team respond to the "Who wants vodka?" call. And as you can see, the food was epic. Grilled cheeses, soups, sausages, blinies, pancakes, breads, pies and so on. Thank you (again, for the tenth time) so very, very much.
Naturally, there's no real time to talk shop during the dinner, so in the wee hours, Shannon and I agree to meet the next day at the Moscow sales offices instead. Great. No problem. The very nice Russian head of office (whose name I've forgot - sorry) helps me get into a cab on the street, where he negotiates price, direction, duration, associations and who knows what to put the driver in a customer-friendly mood.
However, after 45 minutes we start to veer out into industrial areas, spotty lighting, semi-rural fields and people sitting and drinking on the sidewalk. Here my driver stops and walks out of the car.
It turns out he's asking directions from the drinking people. Good call. Sort of. He gets back in, swerves around and starts backing up for a long, long way, going here and there after that in the adjoining industrial neighborhoods. It's in the middle of the night, the driver doesn't speak English and he don't know the way. Great.
Eventually, to spare you more details, he does manage to find the hotel, and I collapse in the surprisingly roomy 'suite', knowing that I have to get up in six hours to get to the actual meeting back in the city center. Woe to you oh earth and sea, et.c.
When I arrive at the sales office, two things are apparent; 1) There's no Shannon working there (I know, she's from the MTV office) and there's no meeting scheduled (since it was agreed upon in the middle of the night), which makes the security-minded secretary less than open towards my feeble efforts in trying to stay in the office. Just when I really have to leave, before the situation becomes unbearable, Shannon calls the office. That first picture with me in front of the Google logo is taken in the sales office, which happened to be the wrong office. Time for another quick taxi across town..
It turns out that a quick dash across town takes almost an hour, at which time Shannon is 15 minutes away to take her own cab back to the airport. I do find time to get my picture taken in front of the other office's logo and steal up on some iced tea (thanks!).
In the end, we conduct a very interesting meeting in the very cab back to the airport, even if it finds me twiddling my thumbs for a number of hours, waiting for my own flight to come up.
It was a roller-coaster adventure, buffeted only by the kindness of Google employees along the way. I would have had a much rougher visit ion Moscow without access to the right people (including my own connections who picked me up at the airport; Hi Alexander!), but then again, without those very people it would never had crossed my mind to visit.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
5 comments:
- Zoom said...
This sounds so like Uncle Script - embarking on some mad adventure and barely getting out alive, but still manage to actually get things done through never ever quitting :-)
- November 28, 2009 at 11:35 AM
- pims said...
Looks like an epic trip :)
I'm really impressed by the amount of energy you put into these events. It's incredible. Google should definitely hire you, they won't find a better PR in northen Europe. Sergei & co, what are you waiting for ? ;)
- November 28, 2009 at 3:30 PM
- Peter Svensson said...
@zoom, @pims: Thanks guys :) It was scary, but also fun in a way. We're still in the beginning of history, so who knows what will happen?
- November 29, 2009 at 12:54 AM
- JanL said...
Great write-up Peter, what a story! :)
- November 29, 2009 at 1:51 AM
- Peter Svensson said...
@JanL: Thanks! ^-^
- November 30, 2009 at 12:10 AM
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will install new signs and solar-powered lights at its 3,600 bus stops starting in April, the agency announced Monday.
On the new signs, rapid bus lines will be shown in red, while all others will appear in blue. Currently, 22 of the new signs are in operation.
Solar-powered lighting by Urban Solar will make it easier for waiting riders to be seen by bus operators after dusk. The lights, which contain four LEDs powered by a five-watt solar panel, have already been installed at all inbound stops on the 14-Mission rapid line.
"This new feature will make bus stops safer for the patron and more efficient for the operator," the agency wrote in a blog post.
"Advancements in solar power and super-efficient LED bulbs will be lighting the way for all of our Muni routes going forward," they noted.
The project is a joint effort between SFMTA and advertising company Clear Channel, which signed a 15-year transit shelter advertising and maintenance agreement with the agency in 2007.
Officials added that stops along the 8-Bayshore line will most likely be the next ones to receive the equipment upgrade.
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Commercial real estate in Anderbolt as an investment can provide great returns, but it can also cause some serious headaches if you do not do your homework and go into the deal with your eyes wide open. Commercial property can include residential multiplexes and apartment complexes as well as more traditional business and warehouse buildings. Whether you are buying commercial real estate for profit or simply to house your own company, before you buy you should do all you can to avoid the following common pitfalls.
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Before making any commercial real estate lease, whether it is residential or commercial it is essential to get a complete title search to identify any liens or other problems with the title. The [tag] is basically the history of the deed changing hands and whether or not there are any unresolved claims to the deed by previous lenders or contractors.
Renting a warehouse (or a portion of a warehouse) on a contract basis may be the best choice for your storage needs. Contract warehouses are perfect for storing large items or a considerable number of items, especially those that will need to be protected. Normal storage facilities can't offer the protection and the amount of space that a warehouse can provide. You can rent warehouse space or commercial property for short-term storage needs, or for long-term storage and distribution.
Renting warehouse space on a short-term basis is perfect for when you are trying to get your small business off the ground. You know you'll need a place to store and distribute items, and using your basement or garage just isn't going to cut it. A small business won't need the vast amount of space of an entire warehouse, and conversely, will need more space than what a household garage can provide.
How Do you Select the Best Commercial Property for in Anderbolt?
Trying to understand commercial property lease terms can seem like navigating a mine field - there is plenty of new terminology and industry jargon to comprehend. When it comes to negotiating, some landlords may try to pass off a lease document as "a standard lease" that all tenants must sign. In many instances, unknowledgeable tenants could end up agreeing to terms that are less than favourable - which are in fact not standard policy. Be wary of the following clauses:
- Early Termination - this clause often allows landlords to terminate the lease early and reasons for the early termination may or may not be given. Resist the inclusion of such clauses in your negotiations.
- Default - be wary of onerous clauses that allow a landlord to evict a tenant if the rent has not been paid within a week of the due date. While it may seem standard, it is more typical for leases to stipulate written notice be given to tenants at least 14 days before any consequences are enacted. Negotiate for required written notice in the case of default.
- Redevelopment - try to avoid redevelopment clauses that allow a landlord to terminate the lease in order to redevelop or renovate the premises.
- Indemnity - be aware of indemnity clauses that indemnify the landlord against claims for loss or accidental damage by the landlord. Be sure to check your insurance policy to see if an indemnity clause on your commercial property could violate your policy.
- Handover dates - the handover date is the date the premises are turned over to the tenant to begin the installation of fit-outs, before the fixed commencement date of the lease. Avoid leases that allow a landlord to alter the handover date without compensation - as you could find yourself incurring substantial costs if you are delayed or caught unprepared for fit-out construction.
- Make good - a make good clause generally requires the tenant to leave the premises in good condition upon departure. This usually includes the removal of any fit-outs that were installed by the tenant during the term. If your premises come installed with fit-outs, negotiate to alter the "make good" clause to a general expectation to leave the premises in good condition and repair.
There are plenty of other clauses and terms that can be negotiated - from who is responsible for whose legal fees as well as any upkeep, repair and maintenance costs. Many businesses will find that they have much more success negotiating lease terms to help reduce their costs rather than trying to get a landlord to come down on price. A tenant broker service can help with the lease "legalese" - they'll help you get a better understanding of what your options are.
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Land options are becoming an increasingly popular way for landowners and developers to work together. Nevertheless, the process is becoming more complicated, and there are potential risks for each party. So whether you are a landowner or a developer, you should seek expert legal advice before committing to an agreement.
Option Over Land: How Does It Work?
A land option is where a landowner gives a developer the option of buying their land, on the basis that the developer secures planning permission for the site. In return, the landowner will get an above market offer.
There are two different types of option. Firstly, a 'Put Option' sees a landowner give a developer a 'grant of an option over land' which is then registered with HM Land Registry. This option will be held in place for an agreed amount of time, although this period cannot exceed twenty-one years. The developer will then promote the site for development via the necessary channels. If planning permission is granted, and the developer wants to go ahead with the purchase, the landowner must then sell at the agreed price.
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A major tool for businesses, especially within the last two decades, is outsourcing. Your company may outsource many services formerly done by internal departments and employees. While many people think of manufacturing and payroll as the major departments that are routinely outsourced, there is one that may surprise you: Warehousing.
Outsourcing your warehousing may be a necessity for your company, especially if you're a company on the East Coast that needs to efficiently get your products to the West Coast, or vice-versa. Renting warehouse space on the opposite end of the country to house your products is a form of outsourcing. Your company will operate more smoothly and save you money when you implement third-party logistics for your shipping, receiving and storage.
You will want to consider leasing a warehouse that will allow you to keep in touch with your inventory. Some warehouses have very high-tech logistics software that will allow you to track your inventory from over the Internet. This will give you the power to track and check your inventory yourself, rather than calling an operator and being put on hold while someone else checks for you.
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I have to admit, I am pretty proud of myself with this one. I had a dream a few nights ago that I made this delicious chicken Parm casserole. When I woke up, I knew I had to figure out a recipe. Turns out, it was super easy. I didn't take pictures along the way because I didn't even think of blogging about it until it was done. It is so delicious!
You will need:
16 oz dry pasta (I used rigatoni)
36 oz pasta sauce
2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 cups Italian bread crumbs
Garlic salt
Parmesan cheese
Oil for frying
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook pasta according to directions.
Add garlic salt and pepper to bread crumbs. I didn't measure, just add according to your taste.
Dip chicken pieces into egg and then dredge in bread crumb mixture. I fried these in oil, but you can bake them to keep it healthier. Once they are done, sprinkle with salt.
Add pasta sauce and half of the cheese to pasta and pour into a greased baking dish. Top with chicken. Ideally, the chicken will cover the entire top. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese when serving.


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The 2007 statistics on heart attacks listed heart disease as the leading cause of death, with an estimated 1.2 million reported heart attacks that year.
Heart attacks are more likely to be severe in women. The number of men who die of heart attack is less than the deaths in women after a heart attack, though the exact reasons for this are unclear. Some experts think it's because women have a longer life span. Others speculate that since heart attack warning signs are more unrecognizable in women, it's harder to treat female patients of heart attack. Statistics show that women are usually stricken in old age.
Information about heart attacks and prevention is the best ways to avoid heart problems because you can learn to recognize some of the most common warning signs including:
- Chest pain that radiates down the arm.
- Sweating, nausea or vomiting (sometimes two or three at once).
- Numbness that radiates down the arm, usually the left arm
- Pain or tightness in the neck and jaw.
- Pain in the upper back, at the level of the heart.
- A crushing feeling in the chest, as if a large weight is upon it.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Lightheadedness.
These symptoms should prompt you to get emergency medical care.
Recognizing the warning signs of a heart attack is important, but it's also important to understand your risk of heart attack. Heredity plays a huge part as well. If you have relatives who have had heart attacks, whether or not the attacks were fatal, you're at a higher risk for having an attack. Another interesting heart attack statistic is age. Most people who suffer heart attacks are older, but young people can still have and die of an attack. In fact, heart attacks are present across every age group.
Other factors can be somewhat controlled by diet. If you compare people with high cholesterol and heart problems, there seems to be a correlation. Statistics show that some levels of cholesterol are a factor in heart disease. High blood sugar levels lead to high levels of insulin in the blood, which can damage arteries and increase your risk of heart problems.
You should read more information about heart attacks so that you are aware of the warning signs. Check out the following websites for more resources:


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The Ship to: box represents the camper you are building the care package for. If it's the first item you're adding to your cart, you will need to add their name (or add name) before clicking Add to Cart. After that you can select their name from the Ship to: box for each additional item. If you're building packages for multiple campers just add additional names as you go.
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Your phone is with you at all times, until one time, it's not. That's when you realize that you are never prepared for this to happen. Panic sets in.
This is easily preventable – not losing your phone, but retaining control over finding it. There's also ways to prevent hundreds of dollars from going missing from your wallet anytime your phone takes an unsupervised swim, or a drink from the toilet. You'll thank 'past you' who was wise enough to purchase a warranty when it costs you hundreds less to replace your phone after an accident.
Here are a couple tips to help make sure you're saved from the headache that comes with a lost or damaged phone.
Warranty Backing Up Your Phone Tracker Apps
Before you leave the Apple Store after buying your new shiny iPhone, we're telling you to BUY THE APPLE CARE. We type in caps, because we care a lot about this particular option that Apple gives to its customers. The normal Apple Care protects against manufacturer mishaps, like a broken lock screen button, but not against things like water damage. If your screen shatters, they'll replace your phone for a lot cheaper than having to buy a completely new one. If you upgrade to Apple Care+ which is more expensive, you're covered for two "accidents" like water damage. So if your phones have a penchant for swimming, you're better off spending the extra money to get the Plus care. It'll save you some serious headache and money later on down the road.
When you buy your Nexus phone it comes with a 1 year manufacturer's warranty. If you purchase Nexus Protect, you get an additional year of coverage for mechanical breakdowns and two years of protection from accidental damage (again, think phone's swimming in puddles and toilets). It's under $100, but even cheaper if you have a 5X versus a 6P. Also, let's say your phone breaks and it's covered under warranty. In one business day, Google will ship out your new replacement phone, and shipping of your broken phone back to headquarters is on Google. Bonus: you let your sister borrow your phone and she accidentally drops it off a freeway overpass (stranger things have happened)- the warranty covers it, because your phone is under warranty, not you as the owner of the phone.
Moto Care:
Standard warranty when you buy your Motorola phone only covers you with a year of mechanical failure coverage. Not great. When you upgrade to Moto Care you get two years of coverage with up to three incidents of accidental damage covered, a new phone shipped out to you before you've even shipped your damaged one back, and accidental damage covers liquid damage too.
Samsung Protection Plus:
Two years of coverage protects you from drops, spills, cracked screens, accidental damage, mechanical and electrical breakdown after your manufacturer one year warranty expires. You have a limit on replacements though for those accidental damage claims – only two in a 12 month period. Starting at $99 for a two year plans, they're right there with the Apple Care prices.
Carrier Coverage:
Your carrier also will offer a protection plan for phone. Our advice is to go to the manufacturer and use their warranty, especially if you're buying an iPhone. For those Android users who buy phones that don't offer an additional protection plan; you should look into your carrier's coverage plans.
The word to the wise is that you should always have a protection plan. Just like life is incredibly unpredictable, so is how well your grip on your phone will hold up in a lot of situations. It's important that you're always covered on the warranty end because if you damage your phone, you'll be really glad you spent the extra $100-150 up front for the warranty you didn't think you would need versus the $450 and up to entirely replace your phone.
Backing Up Your Phone
This should be a scheduled thing. You should be backing up your phone at least once a month in some type of capacity, whether that is saving everything to Google or Apple Cloud. Keeping things in the Cloud could seem scary because no one really knows how the Cloud works, but when your phone goes missing and your new replacement comes, you'll be happy all those photos you took at your nephew's fifth birthday are saved into the Cloud.
Backing up your phone makes replacing a phone a much simpler process. All you have to do to get your replacement phone up and running is simply pull everything down from the Cloud, and you're set. This has personally helped me many times whenever I have lost a phone, or even something as convenient as switching between different phones.
Tracker Apps
You need to register your phone with its respective tracker app. If you're paranoid about the big giants knowing where you are at all times and have the tracker apps disabled, let me fill you in on a little secret: they know where you are at all times whether or not you have the app enabled or not. So in order to save yourself a lot of heartache when you lose your phone you may as well enable the GPS tracker app. For those security paranoid, we'll take more about "big brother" style giants like Google and Apple at another time. Just enable the tracker app.
iPhone: Find My iPhone
It's important to note is that you have the have Find My iPhone installed and your phone registered with the app in order for it to serve you in the event your phone is lost. If you don't set it up, you can't enable the app. It won't work. This app enabling should be the second thing you do after you get your shiny new iPhone home from the store. With this app you can locate your missing device on a map, play a sound for a full two minutes even if it was set to silent, remotely lock your device with a passcode, display a custom message on the lock screen, and view a recent location history of your device while in the Lost Mode (which you would need another iOS device in order to see). You can also remote wipe your phone and check the battery status, which is important so you don't assume if the phone is "off" that it really actually just isn't "dead".
Android: Android Device Manager
Same rule applies here: if you don't enable the Android Device Manager before you lose your phone, it won't help you. Once you enable the app, you can locate your missing phone on map, instruct your phone to ring even if it set to silent, set a PIN number for your device (which can buy you some more time in case your phone has been stolen), and wipe your phone, which means erasing all of the data on your phone.
Overall these tips will help prevent you from ripping out your hair wondering where you went wrong and why the universe is punishing you by having to make another $500+ investment on another phone. We've all dropped our beloved phones just right so that the screen shatters into a million and one pieces. We've also all been there when your friend's phone seems to just jump right out of their hand right into the perfectly placed puddle on the side of the road. As you watch your friend hysterically trying to fish their phone out of the water, you can feel secure knowing yours is protected from whatever life throws your way.
Okay, so you've lost your phone or it's been stolen. What do you do now that you've set everything up ahead of time? Go read our article on How To Deal With a Missing Phone.


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BRIDES teamed up with the elite travel advisors at Virtuoso (virtuoso.com) to find the best resorts, cities, and islands for your big honeymoon getaway. Time to start packing!
The Four Seasons Maui
1. ITALY: Venice, Rome, Florence, Amalfi: When it comes to romance, nothing beats Italy. And yes, the Hotel Cipriani is worth the splurge.
2. FRENCH POLYNESIA: All those photos you've seen of gorgeous thatched huts on stilts over insanely clear turquoise water? They were taken here.
3. MAUI: Sure, it's touristy, but if you can swing a stay at Wailea's fabled Four Seasons or its neighbor, the Fairmont, you'll want to stay forever.
4. ST. LUCIA: Things to love: There's a hotel for every budget, amazing organic eats (a Caribbean rarity), and the majestic Pitons—nice to look at, tough to climb.
5. TURKS AND CAICOS: Yoga and Pilates buffs go to the Como Shambhala spa on Parrot Cay, divers can't get enough of Molasses Reef, and the privacy-obsessed hole up at Amanyara.
6. KAUAI: Couples sing hosannas about the St. Regis Princeville, but be sure to leave the resort bubble to see the Na Pali Coast.
7. GREECE: Partiers choose Mykonos (dinner at 10, dancing till five). Low-key romantics choose the whitewashed beauty and jaw-dropping views on Santorini.
8. FIJI: Chances are none of your tech toys will work at the private resorts here—and after a day or two, you'll be glad.
9. MEXICO: Its hard to beat the cobblestoned charm of colonial San Miguel de Allende, but honeymooners also rave about the ruins and affordable hotels in Tulum.
10. BALI: Even the hordes of Elizabeth Gilbert groupies haven't spoiled the spiritual magic of this Indonesian isle. Or its beaches.
11. FRANCE: Paris for love. St. Tropez for fun. Provence for food. Then, of course, there are our three favorite colors: rosé, champagne, and burgundy.
12. COSTA RICA: Eco-tourism is big here. (If you're ever going to zip-line, this is the place.) But if you're not into staying somewhere crunchy, check out a luxurious jungle lodge like Lapa Rios.
13. THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS: Have beers with salty sailors at a dive bar like Foxy's, but stay at Little Dix Bay if you want to be pampered.
14. THAILAND: Take two weeks: See the reclining Buddha in Bangkok, rice paddies in Chiang Mai, and limestone islands off Phuket.
15. JAMAICA: For exclusivity, nothing beats GoldenEye, where Ian Fleming wrote his James Bond novels, or Port Antonio, a seaside town away from the megaresort madness.
16. ANGUILLA: A decade ago, celebrities came here to tan in hiding. The secret's out (thank Brad and Jen), but the beaches are still surprisingly uncrowded.
17. BERMUDA: Knock back dark 'n' stormies, dress for high tea, and laze on pink-sand stretches at this prepster haven.
18. THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS: Fly into St. Thomas and stay overnight at the Ritz-Carlton, then ferry to St. John, a protected-park wonderland. Also, don't miss St. Croix's beaches.
19. AUSTRALIA: Oprah goes everywhere, and even she flipped out while helicoptering over the Great Barrier Reef. Tasmania's otherworldly landscape ties it for beauty.
20. ANTIGUA: The all-inclusive Jumby Bay is honeymoon paradise—you'll never take your wallet out. And there are 365 beaches on the island. Really.
Have you been to any of these places? Have a destination you think should be on this list? Let us know below!
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The decor is cute:
and we enjoyed our breakfasts. He had:
Oats with pears, almonds, ginger, vanilla and crumble
and she had:
Avocado on rye toast, with hummus, Meredith
feta, and dukkah, and a side of bacon
The menu looks excellent. Plenty more things to try on future visits.
They're at 65 Constitution Avenue, Campbell, ACT 2612.


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The 10th edition of the iconic Routeburn Classic is almost upon us and as always things are shaping up to be a great day in Fiorland and Aspiring National Parks. Starting on the Milford Highway at the divide, the Routeburn Classic follows the Routeburn Track, a Great Walk that re traces Maori Greenstone trails.
Last year saw both the men's and women's records fall, with Braden Currie (2:44:29) and Whitney Dagg (3:26:30) setting the new standard for what is arguably New Zealand's premier non ultra distance trail or mountain running race. If conditions are favourable expect winning times in this year's race to go close to those set last year.
Whitney Dagg is back and sounds to be in very good shape. Whitney is using the Routeburn as a training run for TNF100km in Australia 3 weeks later (and there is even whispers that she will run back to the divide after finishing).
Last year's runner up Helen Gillespie (in 3hr31) will no doubt be looking to pick off another 5mins on her time from last year, now having course knowledge.
2008 Routeburn Classic winner Everline Coombe (3hr38) is returning and said to be one to watch also.
2011 Kepler Challenge winner Vic Beck will have the endurance to match it with any of the above names and will certainly feature.
Last year's winner Braden Currie is not on the start list and we hear he will be off shore racing, but you never know…
No one has ever run the Routeburn Classic as fast as Nick Hirschfeld and placed 2nd. Nick is back again and has to be the red hot favourite after being 2nd the last 2 years (in 2hr47 and 2hr 52). It will take another record breaking win to beat Nick like it has in 2012 and 2011 and I don't see any names on the start list that can do that.
Dougal Allan from Wanaka is one name that is not on the list, but rumoured to be racing and could really shake things up. But I heard the same rumour about Dougal racing the Shotover Moonlight earlier this year….
Back to names on the list- Mitch Munro is a young guy with a lot of talent, running 2hr58 at last years Routeburn.
Luke Hurring would be one of the "faster" runners lining up, with success on the track and road, not to mention good genes in the form of his father Russell. He has the Arrowsmith Thee Run Marathon record, so doesn't mind the hills.
There is a "Jimmy Hawkridge" on the start list- we are not sure if this is Jim that won the 2007 Routeburn with 2hr58 or not? A little mystery never hurt….
Phil Wood- the big man has gone sub 3hr here in the past and it is great to see him back at the Routeburn again!
Did we miss someone? Do you know someone that is in great form? Please let us know what you think!
If you are keen to be apart of the 10th Routeburn Classic on April 27th spots are still avalible- visit Goodtimes.net for details.


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As of May 31, 2017, EGWC has donated specific items and cash to the following groups. Members have also donated their time to many of these groups.
Village of Elm Grove (Ease of Access Door for the Library, Seasonal Flags, AED for Elm Grove Recreation Department, Portable Alarm System, Portable Light & Generator for the Fire Department, Bird Feeders and Video Camera, Heated Bird Bath & Bench, Books for the Library, Tunes on Tuesday concerts)
Art Scholarships
Elm Grove Community Foundation
Elm Grove Village Directory
ElmBrook Historical Society
Elmbrook Humane Society
Food Pantry of Waukesha County
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Literacy Council of Greater Waukesha
MACC Fund Breast Cancer Showhouse
Prevent Blindness Vision Screening
Renaissance Theaterworks
Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin
Summer Art Grant
Sunset Playhouse
Waukesha Women's Center
Wisconsin Historical Society
As of May 31, 2017, in kind donations and cash donations collected by the Women to
Women Committee were made to the following organizations:
Army Emergency Relief (AER)
Elm Grove Public Library
Elm Grove Woman's Club Building Maintenance Fund
Kathy's House
Milwaukee Community Baby Shower
Repairers of the Breach
The Hope Center
Waukesha Food Pantry
Waukesha Literacy Council
Waukesha Women's Center


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Collector's Book Sale at Eskind Library ends today
Friday, May 16, 2014,
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Eskind Biomedical Library will be conducting its annual Collector's Book Sale May 12-16. It will be held in the Historical Collections Room located on the third floor of the Eskind Biomedical Library. Books for sale will include older medical textbooks of all specialties, biographies, history of medicine and science. Prices will be very reasonable with many marked $1 to $2.
Hours of the sale are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information please contact Jim Thweatt at: email@example.com. 936-1408, or Chris Ryland: at firstname.lastname@example.com, 936-1406.
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NBAA Supports Future Business Aviation Leaders With Scholarships
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. Last month, at NBAA's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA2014), students were recognized for receiving the following awards: UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship, Alan H. Conklin Business Aviation Management Scholarship, William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship, Lawrence Ginocchio Aviation Scholarship, NORDAM Dee Howard/Eitenne Fage Scholarship and the new Eddie Queen Aviation Management Scholarship.
The recipients were recognized at a press conference on Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. in the Orange County Convention Center, Room N220B.


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I'm a big fan of sunscreen for sun protection. However, sunscreen isn't perfect and it's still allowing some of the sun's ray to reach your skin. Cue the other ways to protect skin from sun that are going to block close to 100% of the sun without the oily sunscreen skin. You can combine these methods for even better results. Try implementing one of these changes at a time, and reap the rewards of healthy outdoor living.
Ways To Protect Skin From Sun Other Than Sunscreen
Stay Indoors
Move to Transylvania and adopt a sun-averse lifestyle. This may be harder for some than others. Alternatively, avoid being outside between the hours of 10AM and 2PM so you miss out on the worst parts of the day when the sun is really bearing down.
Tint Your Car Windows
You probably spend an hour a day driving to and from work. Maybe more during the weekends while doing errands and shuttling yourself back and forth from all your fabulous events.
More skin cancers in America happen on the left side of the body than the right. (1) One of the theories on why this happens is that in the U.S. drivers sit on the left side of the car.
In Australia, they have more cancers on the right.
UVA light can penetrate glass and increase the amount of total UV rays you're exposed to every day. This is a simple, one-time method that can make a big difference.
Why do you think ladies used to wear gloves while driving? I don't believe it's for the better "grip." Instead, I think these smart ladies were simply avoiding the age spots that sprout up on the backs of your hands from sun exposure.
Sidenote: If you like driving with the windows down and the sunroof open, this won't help you much.
Wear a Hat
The top of your head is sensitive. The tops of your ears are sensitive. Your hair is good protection from the sun, but only you can make it better by putting on a hat. Not only will your hair stay more moisturized and lustrous, your skin will thank you immensely. Men especially tend to get skin cancers on the tops of their ears. For all my
Men especially tend to get skin cancers on the tops of their ears. For all my bald readers out there, I'm looking at you here. I know you have suffered at least one painful sunburn from the sun's direct rays on your sensitive scalp. I have seen some big cancers right at the top of the scalp in various patients. All easily avoidable by wearing a stylish
I have seen some big cancers right at the top of the scalp in various patients. All easily avoidable by wearing a stylish wide-brimmed hat.
Stay in the Shade
You just got to the beach or pool, and you're staking out a good spot for spending the day lounging and drinking by the water. For the love of god, do not choose the sunniest place to put down your things. Your skin will suffer for it.
If you really have to go get your tan on (I highly discourage this), place your things in the shade so that you are forced to come back periodically.
Do not make a habit out of sitting out in the sun all day. Commit to a shady spot that will give your skin a break.
Use an Umbrella
You might be wondering what it's like to go to the beach with a dermprincess. It's an expedition, to say the least. My boyfriend will complain incessantly about how much stuff I have to bring with me every time.
I don't leave the house with only a bottle of sunscreen in hand and a carefree attitude. I leave the house with matching beach chairs, a small cooler (well stocked with water and drinks), a bag with towels, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses, and most importantly a large beach umbrella.
Do I recommend that you become an Asian grandma and purchase a hat umbrella? If you're into it, go for it.
Wear Long-sleeved Shirts and Pants
This post wasn't meant to cater to bikini clad fashionistas in St. Tropez. Clothes can block the sun better than your sunscreen can.
You can bump up the SPF on your clothes by washing them in special laundry treatments. The tighter the weave of the fabric of whatever you're wearing the better the protection. A loose, transparent blouse might not add much in the way of sun protection.
A quick way to determine how protective your clothing is: hold it up to the sun and see how much light shines through. This gives you a rough estimate on how protective that piece of clothing is.
Rash Guards
Anyone who has been to the beach or pool with me knows that I love rash guards. I think they are the most fashionable way to protect your skin, and they have really made a splash this summer.
I didn't use to see them carried in stores nearly as frequently as they do now. You can buy really cool prints, and wear them over your bathing suit. They dry quickly and last a long time if you take care of them. They come in crop top versions that offer less sun protection than long sleeved, full-length styles, but it's better than the strings on a bikini.
Big Sunglasses
Your eyes are sensitive to the sun just like your skin is.
What contributes to eye wrinkles? Squinting.
What causes squinting? Bright lights.
Don't squint.
Throw on a pair of ray-bans or that $5 pair of sunglasses you got at Forever 21 last weekend instead. The bigger the better. They don't call them big bug eye sunglasses for nothing!
And when in doubt, you can fall back on our trusty friend sunscreen. Don't forget to reapply generously. What are your favorite ways to ways to protect skin from sun exposure?
- Skin Cancer Foundation. Driving is Linked with More Skin Cancers on the Left Side of the Body. http://www.skincancer.org/publications/sun-and-skin-news/summer-2010-27-2/driving-linked


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David J. Neal: Floyd Mayweather, Canelo Alvarez hope fight lives up to hype
For a long, sapping 50 minutes after the barnstorming press conference was supposed to start, the scene in Bayfront Park on Friday afternoon acted as a metaphor for boxing's big events of late:
Nothing happened as we waited and started feeling burned in the electronics.
Just as some began pondering how well oven mitts would work with smartphone touch screens, something happened. Finally, stately strutting up in a white suit as cool and clean as fans and media weren't after 90 minutes in South Florida summer afternoon weather, came Mexican Canelo Alvarez.
Alvarez, the super welterweight world champion, had just finished modeling his suit and hair as near perfect as his 42-0-1 (30 KOs) record when multiple world champion Floyd Mayweather struck his first pose on the carpet. One 44-0 (26 KOs) just-undersized guy in a white T-shirt surrounded by a phalanx of black T-shirted guys who look like they just wiped out a Popeye's.
They came to town on an 11-city tour to drum up pay-per-view buys for their Sept. 14 fight in Las Vegas. The fight's tag, "The One," gives a get-outta-here-kid sideways boot to Manny Pacquiao and the landmark fight that never was with Mayweather. Whoever you blame for that, Pacquiao's recent ring defeats caused him to lose his luster if not his liquor endorsements.
Now it's Mayweather versus Alvarez that tries to break boxing back into the North American sports mainstream. The last great attempt at it, Mayweather versus Oscar de la Hoya, did so until about the ninth round.
That's when those of us who ponied up the pay-per-view money — at my boxing-hating wife's encouragement, I might add — realized the fight failed the hype. But everybody made a lot of money. That's the goal here in a fight co-promoted by Mayweather's company, Alvarez's company and Golden Boy Promotions, de la Hoya's company.
The fighters dutifully answer similar questions. They do the in-your-face stare down that's drama on the street, cliché in prefight media sessions, comic when you know it's being done in 10 other cities. Besides, neither guy followed with any trash talk. Instead, Old School Rules reigned: speak with great respect for the other man and show confidence in your own abilities.
"The mainstream is the key," said Stephen Espinoza, Showtime vice president of sports and event programming. "Without question, we're going to get Floyd's huge core audience. We're going to get Canelo's huge core audience. The record-breaking potential depends on the crossover, the casual fan, the non-fan. There are two things that speak well for the potential of this event. One is, the spectacle of it and there's such great storylines. There's pent up demand for a fight of this magnitude.
"Secondly, Canelo's a fresh face. A new player on the scene. A very good-looking young kid who draws women of all ages. That's what Oscar brought to the table."
That can't be overstated. Michael Jordan wouldn't have been Michael Jordan if he looked like Larry Bird.
Or look at the four biggest crossover fighters of the past 50 years. Three pages of Thomas Hauser's definitive biography on Muhammad Ali discuss the role his appearance played in his appeal. No less than the original supermodel, Cheryl Tiegs, says, "He's an extraordinarily handsome man because of his charm, his charisma, his whole being."
Sugar Ray Leonard exuded a boyish, innocence that made him mothers' ideal for their daughters. That it countered much we later learned about Leonard mattered not during his heyday. As Leonard faded, Mike Tyson commanded attention in a raw, primal Alpha Male way: swiftly delivered brute power. Oscar de la Hoya came off like a Hispanic version of Leonard, softened even more for our 12-round championship-fight, headgear-in-amateur boxing times.
One speaker Friday compared Alvarez to mythic actor James Dean, and there's more than a passing resemblance. One hopes the 23-year-old Alvarez will leave a larger body of work.
He'll do well to last as long as Mayweather. The 36-year-old seemed almost reflective Friday at times.
Mayweather has heard his greatness gets diminished because he's rarely, if ever, been in true peril. We do this with individual athletes more so than teams and with boxers more so than anyone else. Mayweather gets it because he too well embodies the Manly Art of Self-Defense without the thrilling power. He seems to win too easily.
"A lot of times, people look back at my career and say, 'Floyd Mayweather hasn't faced anyone,' " he said. "They're just saying that because they want to see me in a toe-to-toe battle and me beat up, and I get knocked down and get up and win. Like a Rocky movie.
"But this is real boxing," Mayweather continued. "I feel like my career wouldn't have lasted so long if I'd been in toe-to-toe battles. I was a smart fighter. The cool thing about my career is I've taken no punishment; I've made a lot of money; and I'll retire a very, very wealthy man and very healthy and being smart."
Because people keep paying to see if the latest Oscar, Shane or Canelo can at least do something about the healthy part. They're touring the country to get you to gamble on at least one more time.


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Best of Three: Modern Hammocks
To kick off Escapes Month here on Apartment Therapy, we're looking at three contemporary-styled hammock designs. We're choosing from the updated look of Fatboy's Headdemock Hammock, and two super stylish options that will satisfy those of us with the most contempory of taste...
At the high end is Royal Botonia's e-z hammock. Freestanding and ultra modern, this stainless steel framed hammock is $1425 from Unicahome or Barneys.
There's the more casual look of the Fatboy Headdemock. Available in 8 colors, it is $399 from Design Public.
The uniquely-shaped Urban Balance Wave Hammock from Outback Chair Company is $669 from All Modern Furniture.
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While the kids have been back in school for about a month now things are still pretty hectic.
Zulily and Zulily kids fashion expert Shawn Anderson have some super great tips on how to save during back to school shopping
Plan in advance: Don't wait until August 15 to start your back to school preparation. Avoid the stress of last-minute shopping by getting started now and finish before all the good deals are gone.
Get organized: Pull together a back to school checklist so you don't forget any of the necessities.
Shop online: Sites like zulily.com offer parents a wide variety of back to school essentials for kids, including clothes, shoes, accessories, supplies and toys, at incredible prices. You can find everything your kid needs (and more!) and save money at the same time.
Stockpile your favorite items at a discount: When you find something your child loves and needs each year for school at a great price, be sure to buy a few extra. Take advantage of these deals for years to come!
Check in with the kids: It is never a good feeling to buy your child new clothes and school supplies, only to find out that their favorite color or cartoon character has changed. Involve your kids in the shopping process so you make sure you're buying items they like and want to use.
I joined Zulily years ago and have been hooked ever since! The savings on brand name items are amazing and I love that I can find new brands I never heard of.
This year, while searching for adorable outfits for the kids I came across Raskulls helmets on Zulily. Nothing is more important that protecting my kids noggins and what a prefect time to get a new fashion friendly helmet!
Just as important to this Mom is coffee, especially when my oldest needs to be up by 5:15 am everyday! I found these awesome coffee mugs with holder that are perfect for my counter top, freeing up much needed cabinet space.
Since I love shopping and saving so much, just ask my husband about that one, I found more items I just needed!
Since we joke that my poor husband is a redneck and we bought a vacation property in the Pocono Mountains he needed this coffee mug!
I also found some things I needed for our place such as a napkin holder
and the most awesome sign for our place ever!
o Using the zulily app is like opening a hand-held treasure chest every day. You never know what you'll uncover but you know you're bound to find something great.
o Shop back to school for your kids on any mobile device to save money and discover the items you need and want – even when you're on the go.
o zulily App Highlights:
Educational Tutorial – after first installing, users are displayed a brief, informative tutorial on how to use the new application.
"New Today" Event Accessibility – a clear, easily accessible layout displays a customer's personalized list of "New Today" events directly through the application.
Personalization – zulily has built upon its proprietary personalization technology to create a completely individualized homepage view, from top to bottom. The app learns customer's preferences and then features the most relevant sales events and information front and center for quick, meaningful shopping.
Daily Refreshment of New Events – the shopping platform refreshes every morning at 6 a.m. for customers to shop newly curated events.
"Bookmarked" Favorites – while browsing zulily's events, customers have the ability to select favorites and "bookmark" for easy access. A "bookmark" ribbon will be displayed on the watch application and instantly synced with the "New Today" tab on the existing iPhone application. This feature allows shoppers to easily customize events to shop at a later time on the iPhone app.
Why don't you go check out Zulily for yourself and let me know what you think! Betcha place an order right away.


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- Fiona Wood – A decade of disaster planning for burn injuries
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- Adrian Smith – Anthropometric limitation for the Kiowa Helicopter
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- Jonathan Bleier, Michael Waller, Annabel McGuire, Susan Treloar, Alexander McFarlane, Annette Dobson – The near north area of influence study group: comparison of health outcomes for personnel who had not been on a military deployment compared with those who had been to East Timor and the Middle East area of operations
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AUBURN – Approximately 150 college anglers are expected to fish Wheeler Lake this weekend, Feb. 11-13, in the Southern Collegiate Bass Fishing Series tournament at Ingals Harbor in Decatur.
The fishing series, hosted by Auburn University's Bass Sports Club, is open to all university-sponsored fishing teams throughout the Southeast and beyond.
Anglers will fish out of Ingals Harbor beginning at safe light on Friday for the official practice day. The competition will begin Saturday morning. The tournament is a two-day event with the first-day weigh-in at 3 p.m. Saturday and the final-day weigh-in at 2 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited to attend weigh-ins. A live broadcast of the weigh-ins will be available at www.auburn.edu/bass.
The Southern Collegiate Bass Fishing Series consists of three tournaments and one championship. The series continues March 18-19 on Lake Guntersville, Guntersville, and the championship April 15-16 on Pickwick Lake, Florence.
More information about the Southern Collegiate Bass Fishing Series is available at www.auburn.edu/bass or by contacting Auburn club advisor and tournament director Jann Swaim at (334) 559-0343 or email@example.com.
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The freighter designated Transport A-175 was an Action IV transport owned by Red Star Shipping Lines, and captained by Joh Steen.
While traveling from the Nopces system to Brentaal, where it was to join a convoy, the ship was ambushed by the Alliance Privateer vessel Far Orbit. As the Far Orbit was a Nebulon-B frigate, a ship class which had thus far only been operated by Imperial forces, captain Steen believed that it was a legitimate naval vessel, and cooperated with the requests of the privateers.
- The Far Orbit Project (First mentioned)
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. I ("A-175")


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On 31st August 2017, the Bank of Lithuania issued a 2 euro commemorative coin, dedicated to Vilnius.
With the issuance into circulation of the €2 coin dedicated to Vilnius, the Bank of Lithuania sends a message to the world about a modern and tolerant city, conducive to business, trade, and life.
'Today, Vilnius is entering a new phase of thriving, with the city growing and expanding dynamically, new businesses setting up, and new traditions starting to unfold. It is, however, important for us to preserve and memorialise the past, hidden in church towers and the cosy streets of the Old Town,' said Remigijus Šimašius, Mayor of Vilnius, at the coin presentation.
The centre of the national side of the coin depicts the architectural landscape of Vilnius, featuring the Bell Tower of Vilnius University, the Tower of the Church of St. Francis and St. Bernard and the domes of an Orthodox church. The words VILNIUS and LIETUVA are inscribed in a semi-circle. The Lithuanian Mint mark is also impressed. The coin's outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
The common side of the coin is the same as on the regular €2 circulation coins.
The edge lettering is the same as on the regular €2 circulation coins issued by Lithuania: "LAISVĖ * VIENYBĖ * GEROVĖ" (FREEDOM * UNITY* WELL-BEING).
The national side of the coin is designed by Vladas Oržekauskas and Giedrius Paulauskis.
The common side of the coin is designed by Luc Luycx.
The Lithuanian commemorative 2 euro coins, dedicated to Vilnius, were minted at the UAB Lithuanian Mint. The mintage of the coin is 1.000,000, including 10,000 of a higher (BU) quality in a numismatic package.
Weight: 8.50 g; diameter: 25.75 mm; width of edge: 2.20 mm
Metal: alloy of different metals (outer ring of copper-nickel alloy, in silver colour; central field in three layers of nickel-brass alloy, nickel and nickel-brass, in gold color)
Source of information: Bank of Lithuania: www.lb.lt


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MEMEBOX – 9th Global Box
If box #8 was a disappointment, then Memebox #9 was redemption because the contents were AWESOME.
MEMEBOX – 8th Global Box
I've got a huge backlog of Memebox posts and with two boxes in the mail (plus a few more scheduled for the rest of the year), it's about time I get these posts out of the drafts. I'm aiming to… Continue reading
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✧ MEMEBOX – 3rd Edition Global Unboxing ✧
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Monday, December 27, 2010
What I Decided To Do With The Little Quilt
I want to thank everyone who sent me advice and comments. I finally decided to do what my gut said in the beginning - hand quilt. It was suggested I use a red to match the appliqued piece, and I liked that better than my original idea for dark lines.
I'll use an iridescent white thread to machine quilt the background. I'm thinking of a close meandering quilting to make the applique and the hand quilting pop.
I originally started with a line drawing that was merely meant to be a root with some shoots. I was surprised when the drawing was finished to see that I had made a Hebrew letter - shin. This is the first letter of the shma, a prayer we say each day. I was always Jewish, but I didn't know it until a few years ago when I discovered my grandmother's really bad German was really Yiddish. Her family had kept being Jewish so secret that by the time my grandmother came along, she thought she really was Lutheran. I started looking at my roots off an on from the time my Grandmother wondered aloud about how her name and her siblings names were Jewish. Sydney, Benjamin, Esther (my grandmother), Harold, Alfreda, Naomi. Alfreda was named after my great-grandfather's mother, Alfreda Butz, a French Canadian who married an Englishman.
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Quail Feeding In The Back Yard
We bought a quail feed block and the quail really seem to like it. I love the coloring on these quail.
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The Latest Little Quilt
Here's the unfinished quilt. You can see - sort of - the quilting lines I've drawn on. I started sewing with dark thread..... but I'm not sure I like that. I'm almost considering hand quilting.....
All suggestions and ideas are welcome.
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Playing With Design
This is one of the drawings in my sketchbook for the Sketchbook Project. I started playing with a design I had used a couple years ago. It's based on the idea of a root with shoots springing up. I looked at this, and it's a Hebrew letter - shin. It took me a long time to discover I'm Jewish. Now, I'm playing with this design for a small quilt.
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Making New Pins
A friend asked if I could make the beaded triangles into a hat pin. Sure. They will go up on the etsy site in a day or so.
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Jim Has Been Turning Wood This Weekend
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Hand Dyed Pineapple Fiber Fabric
I hand dyed fabric made of pineapple fiber and then turned it into one piece that could be a hajib, or a shawl, or a wrap. I used an embroidery thread nearly the same color as the fabric for a tone on tone embroidery using fancy stitches on my sewing machine.
The second piece is a scarf and I played with a little bolder embroidery. I've got another piece for a scarf left and I think I'm going to be using white embroidery tread for that one.
If you click on the headline for this post, you will be magically taken to my etsy store where you can shop in your jammies.
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Playing In My Sketchbook
I've been working in my sketchbook for my Sketchbook Project that needs to be finished this month. For the last few days, I've come up with some interesting designs that I would like to translate into clay or quilts. In the meantime, I want to keep playing. I'm using watercolor pencils and I'm about to use some watercolor paper to do some serious playing with these designs.
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There's been an interesting debate within the policy market –whether or not it is advantageous to have the same vendor for Policy Management as for Online Charging Systems. Since I've had the luxury of working on these systems both as a carrier and a vendor, this is a topic where I couldn't resist sharing my experiences.
Let me start by providing a few simple, but powerful reasons a single-vendor PCC environment has far more benefits than a multi-vendor environment.
- Network Simplification – with the rapid growth in data consumption, operators are now prioritizing network simplification to control OPEX and CAPEX costs. This simply means that with fewer network nodes and vendors to manage, capacity augmentation costs are less complex to support operationally.
- Standards – getting two vendors on the same release of a standard like 3GPP takes time and interoperability testing. With a single vendor, this doesn't factor into the equation, nor do you see workarounds like Gy proxy (PCEF Gy to PCRF then a proxy to OCS) which can force operators away from standards compliance.
- Roadmaps – one of the ongoing challenges for operators is managing the evolution of their networks from end-to-end today, tomorrow and two years from now. This entails working with multiple vendors on independent product roadmaps to ensure new features are implemented in future releases within the same timelines, and without negative effects on subscribers. Based on my experience, the planning here isn't too difficult, but when things don't work, vendors often start to point fingers at each other. With a single vendor, there's accountability, far less chance of interoperability issues and tighter alignment between releases.
- Time to Market – probably the biggest advantage of a single PCC vendor is time to market. Repeatedly, I've seen Openet selected for both Policy and Charging because the operator had a time-sensitive and high-priority project that could only be done by a single vendor in the timeframe needed.
- Solutions – anyone that works for an operator or vendor knows that implementing more complex and innovative use cases takes longer the more vendors are involved. For example, from a Charging perspective, operators often deal with the limitations of legacy IN systems –rarely do any vendors see "greenfield" sites. Typically operators want these INs to remain in place, for a host of reasons, so usually PCC is about modular augmentation. Being able to do this with a vendor who has best-of-breed policy and charging offerings is a big advantage – both architecturally and for performance reasons – and is a cost saver and revenue generator in the long term.
*Chris Hoover, VP Product Marketing and Product Management at Openet, has more than a decade of experience in mobile and networking technologies. As an executive at mobile internet pioneer Unwired Planet, (later known as Openwave) he authored one of the first comprehensive guides to application development for mobile devices, "Dynamic WAP Application Development," which was a top-20 bestseller in its category for more than six months. He was heavily involved with the Ericsson, Nokia, and AT&T coalition defining standards for the first IMS-based application initiative, "Push-to-Talk Over Cellular" (known as PoC), and managed the product team responsible for the first commercial PoC deployment in a GPRS network. As manager of the Narus STA network surveillance products, which have been mentioned as part of the NSA wiretapping investigation at AT&T, he is perhaps the only Silicon Valley product manager whose product was the focus of a Frontline documentary.
Chris holds a master's degree from the University of Maryland at College Park.
Chris holds a master's degree from the University of Maryland at College Park.


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Jeff Talarigo
e-interviewed by Josephine Anna Kaszuba Locke
(August, 2004)
former journalist, Jeff Talarigo wrote and published works of short fiction while living in a Palestinian refugee camp in the 1990's. Jeff now teaches English and resides on the Island of Kyushu (Kokura, Japan) with his wife Aya and son Sam. His debut novel,
The Pearl Diver
, is written with elegance and grace. It tells the story of a Japanese pearl diver who is stricken with Hansen's disease, commonly known as leprosy.
hese '
', included by the author in his novel, particularly struck me. Japanese Empress Sadako's tanka says '
When you are lonely and have nothing to do, / Let this song be your friend, / In place of I who hardly come to you.
' From the 6th century B.C., China, when Pai Miu, a disciple of Confucius, dies of what is believed to be leprosy: '
Pai Miu is sick. The Master went to see him and, holding his hand through the window, exclaimed, "Fate kills him. For such a man to have such a disease!"
' And we learn about '
ancient folk medicines for leprosy ... garlic with marjoram; mustard with red clay; wine sediment; fat of the porpoise.
How long was
The Pearl Diver
in your thoughts before you actually sat down to compose? What was the timeframe from beginning to publication?
I first heard about this story back in the spring of 2001 and almost immediately knew I would write a novel on leprosy in Japan. From research to the finished manuscript, which was bought by my publisher, Nan A. Talese, took about eighteen months.
What was your motivation for choosing leprosy and the art of pearl diving for your first novel?
My motivation was the story. Somewhere in my research I read that there was a pearl diver who was a patient at Nagashima, the setting for the novel. But, when I went there and asked many of the patients about this pearl diver, no one knew of her. I still don't know if there was a pearl diver who was at one of the leprosariums in Japan or not, but I liked the mingling of this ancient art and ancient disease.
Did your own experience with a refugee camp create a particular sympathy with (and prompt you to write about) society's outcasts?
Going to the Gaza Strip for the first time in 1990, and then again in 1993, are six months that's totally changed my outlook on life. How so many of these people are misunderstood, how there are two sides to every story, how so little is known about the Palestinians in Gaza who have been in refugee camps for the past fifty-five years. At times, while living in Japan, I can feel some of this sense of being an outsider, but when I went to Nagashima the patients never made me feel this way.
Acknowledgements in
The Pearl Diver
credit your visit to the Nagashima Leprosarium, assistance from patients, and visits to other establishments. Are any characters in the story
of patients you met, for example in personalities, histories, or progression of the disease?
All of the patients I had the honor of meeting served as
for my characters. Different traits, physical features, personal histories, slices of all of these I took and fused into my characters. One patient I have befriended, Mr. Tanigawa, is a tanka poet and probably the most amazing person I have ever met. He inspired me throughout the writing of
The Pearl Diver
, and he inspires me now.
I was especially touched by the exchange between '
Miss Fuji
' and her uncle when he visits her at Nagashima, and of their reminiscence of their climb to Mt. Fuji when she was a little girl. Are any of your exchanges of dialog in the novel based on research, e.g. case studies, records at Leprosariums?
The dialog in the novel was created by me, the scene of '
Miss Fuji
' and her uncle is entirely mine. However, the small sections, which are attributed – poems written by the Empress and patients, various medical texts, etc. – were taken directly from medical journals, case studies and Leprosarium records.
The artifacts described in
The Pearl Diver
instill a special connection to the reader. Are these artifacts researched or fiction, and why did you insert them in the story?
The artifacts, for the most part, are fiction and the main reason I inserted them into the story was to try and keep the book as simple as possible, make each section a poem of sorts, like Japanese tanka (31 syllables) or haiku (17 syllables), which I admire greatly.
Your writing style is eloquently poetic. Were you inspired by any other authors? Which authors and/or books do you particularly enjoy reading?
Thank you. I have never taken a fiction or creative writing class, but have learned a great deal by reading wonderful writers such as; J.M. Coetzee, Michael Ondaatje, John Edgar Wideman, Colum McCann, John Berger, Aharon Appelfeld, Oe Kenzaburo, Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, Albert Camus, John Steinbeck and several poets; Yusef Komunyakaa, Marina Tsvetayeva and Mahmoud Darwish.
What drew you to writing as a career?
I have worn many hats; journalist, wood shop worker, waiter, English teacher, on and on, and of all the work I have done I always really enjoyed writing. My frustration with the way things are heading in journalism turned me in the direction of fiction back in the early 90's. There is nothing more satisfying than creating something from that blank sheet of paper.
How did you end up living in Japan, and in particular on the Island of Kyushu?
I befriended a couple of Australians while in Jerusalem and they were teaching English in the city of Kokura and they coaxed me to come and work there, so I did. This was back in late 1990 and teaching in Japan afforded me the time to work, almost every day, on the craft of writing and that is the main reason I have remained here. The city of Kokura, by the way, was the targeted city for the second atomic bomb and the planes circled Kokura three times, but it was cloudy and they ended up going to Nagasaki.
The novel jacket mentions that you are working on a second book. Can you share with us anything about it?
Last September I went to the China-North Korea border and walked about eight-ten miles each day along the Tumen River researching my new novel, which is on the North Korean refugees who are crossing into China. Again, it is the story which I am drawn to and how it is happening right at this moment and the world is essentially ignoring it. Two of the main characters in this book are a nine-year-old North Korean girl and a Chinese ginseng hunter. I am writing this new novel entirely by hand, entering, into the computer, what I have written every couple weeks.
Is there anything else that you would like to add, e.g. about your life, writing, and teaching English in Japan?
As a writer, when I am choosing a topic for a novel or story, I try to find something that I know very little about, a topic which challenges me to do my best work, allows me grow as a writer and as a person.
Find out more about Jeff Talarigo and
The Pearl Diver
at the
Nan A. Talese
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Dance Kaleidoscope (DK), a nationally acclaimed contemporary dance company from Indianapolis, IN, will bring their talent to Henderson Saturday, September 17 at 7:30pm with a performance of The ELVIS Project at the Henderson Fine Arts Center. With high-energy choreography and mod 1960s-inspired costumes, Dance Kaleidoscope offers a testament to Elvis Presley's iconic appeal, charisma and compelling performance quality.
DK, Indiana's premiere dance company, is about to open their 40th season in downtown Indianapolis. All 10 of the DK dancers excel in both Martha Graham technique and classical ballet. The result is an earthy elegance that is captivating to watch. Under the artistic direction of Graham disciple David Hochoy the company's dance style has a strong duality of grace and emotional power.
For tickets to The Elvis Project, call (270) 831-9800 or go to haaa.org. The Elvis Project and Dance Kaleidoscope residency is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kentucky Arts Council and our corporate sponsors, Old National Bank, Rotary Club of Henderson, and Henderson Breakfast Lions Club.
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The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India present "Spirit of India", a new step toward a bold vision in Indian live music and dance being presented to the world for the first time. Rahis Bharti, one of India's greatest musical figures, and the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India invite you on a lively musical journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai. The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India is a vision of Rahis Bharti, who invites you into the world of music, dance, dynamic rhythm and spirituality that characterizes the incredible India we know today. From an early age he was captivated by both the rich traditions and modern interpretations of his country's signature sound and vision. Over his career Bharti has travelled the world performing and has made each prestigious festival, concert hall or theatre into a lavish and courtly stage of his own imagining. With 17 professional artists onstage, you will experience the soul of a veritable feast of Indian sounds, featuring a mix of Indian and Western instruments such as bass drums, side drums, trombone, tabla, dholak, harmonium, and clarinet, among many others. Your feet will soon be tapping along without you even realizing it.
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Logos 2018 Workshop: "Race, Gender, Ability, and Class: Expanding Conversations in Analytic Theology"
The aim of the annual Logos Workshop is to foster interaction between analytic philosophers and theologians on topics of common interest. Please visit the Logos 2018 Workshop webpage for details and registration. The 2018 workshop is taking place May 24 to May 26.
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Inspired by this video I decided to make a good ole' spriograph program. It's true that I was playing around with these types of programs when I was like, 15...well to be fair I guess I started playing around with recursive for loops and writing vectors when I was like ... "8". But, I really didn't have a real understanding on what I was doing until my teen years after taking my first programming classes in junior high. Mr. Jones...Big guy. Sometimes while working when class was nice and quiet he would let out an enormous sneeze!!!
Anyways this was fun. As usual the source code is posted with the demo.
This demo allows the user to set the multiplier M.
This demo animates the multiplier automatically.
WARNING!!! - If you have epilepsy I would suggest not watching this demo.


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National Forum of People of Sudan to hold concluding session Wednesday
Khartoum, Nov. 9 (SUNA) - President of the Republic Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir is to address next Wednesday the concluding session of the National Forum of the People of Sudan on Darfur issue following the conclusion of deliberations by the forum's seven specialized committees. In this respect, the Spokesman of the National Forum of the People of Sudan on Darfur Issue and chairman of the forum's information, public relations and peace atmosphere committee Dr. Jalal Yousif Al-Degair, said in a press conference at the Friendship Hall Sunday that the recommendations of the forum will be a real addition and support to the negotiations mechanism in Doha towards solving the issue of Darfur. The Spokesman of the Forum pointed that the voice of the armed movements was heard in the Forum of the people of Sudan a matter which will pose a wide solid political ground that would be included in the visions of the political forces, including the armed movements. Dr. Al-Degair further expressed his hope that the Popular Congress Party and the communist party would join in the coming phase. MF/ BT
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During a live online question-and-answer session hosted by the Gotham Gazette, Vicki Been '83, Elihu Root Professor of Law and the director of Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, and Wagner Professor Ingrid Gould Ellen, codirector of the Furman Center, discussed problems unique to New York City's real estate market. They took questions from Gazette staff members and readers on issues such as New York's housing shortage, the increase in foreclosures and how the sub-prime lending "meltdown" will affect the city's various neighborhoods. October 3, 2007
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New Pointless set and graphics upgrade, first peek! It looks different when the lights are on. Even the floor lights up now! pic.twitter.com/L3reMb6LhA
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) 9 October 2017
Of possible note: looks like Xander and Richard are no longer on a platform. I always wondered what the point of moving Xander's desk to the ground was just for the Pointless Final, must save ten minutes in studio time not bothering.
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Valérie Sollie - Demoreel
- Valérie Sollie
- Demoreel
Hi Valerie
Thanks for posting your reel. Its nice to hear you attended the Bring your own Animation event. I've been a few times myself, and its sad to hear that there wont be any more of these after this months event.
1) Looking at your reel i would say that a lot of the actions look like the right sort of actions but executed with less developed physics.
2) For example, i love the girl pushing the chair up the stairs. The action feels solid and i can imagine doing it that way myself. I would just look at making the animation more fluid, organic and smooth in this shot. At the moment it feels a little blocky and sharp but with good actions and weight.
3) The ballerina needs some good live action reference to bring it into the real world. She feels quite blocky and unnatural, a little bit like stop motion. Look at some ballerina reference or try to act out the shot yourself. Ballerinas are usually very fluid in their movement. Try to capture this in your animation.
4) For the horse you can really look at some good horse reference. Horses rarely just step with thier front legs as yours does at 00:06. Get some horse reference from you tube or some other site and follow it closely. Horses really need to move exactly like real horse to work as an animation. Reference is the key.
5) The girl sliding in the run looks like the slide is a bit unnatural. The run seems quite slow, then the slide is rapidly accelerated. I would try to keep the run speed and the slide speed more or less the same.
6) The end of the slide feels like it accelerates again then comes to a sharp stop. I would try and get the running forward to blend in with the end of that slide, so we feel the change from side ways sliding movement to running forward movement happening because of the legs, and not just because shes stopped sliding. It will be a smoother transition than slide-stop-run. I love the jump at the end
7) Look at the general animation in the last two shots. Its very blocky and needs to be carefully managed. Make it fluid and film reference of yourself acting out all of these actions. Notice how your body moves frame by frame and copy the timing and spacing. This will add realism to the actions.
Thanks for posting. I do love the solid action on the chair lift. This is your strongest piece for me.
-Anim Dailies
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