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Success Celebrated at Annual Speech Days
Stamford Endowed Schools have been celebrating the success of students across all three schools with the annual speech days. This year had an added significance as for the first time all Schools held their respective events at the Oswald Elliott Hall.
Saturday 17th June saw Stamford Junior School's Year 6s take part in the first prize giving day of the year under glorious sunshine. Here Dr Caroline Chapman, a specialist in wildlife law, delivered an insightful lecture before presenting the awards and certificates to each of the students. Dr Chapman is an experienced specialist in the Birds and Habitats Directives, with over 15 years of professional practice in the interpretation and application of the Habitats Regulations. She shared with the children some of the projects she has worked on, for example the impact of airport expansion on bird habitats.
Stamford High School welcomed Reverend Viv Baldwin to distribute prizes and deliver an address for their speech day the following Friday. During the talk she spoke of her journey in becoming a Reverend and how she didn't plan her life but rather opened the doors available to her.
The following day saw Stamford School host their prizegiving day and welcome RAF Wing Commander Neil Fraser as the events guest lecturer. He spoke in great detail about the importance of sound preparation, never giving up on dreams, and leaving nothing to chance. After the prizegiving students participated in the Inter-House Athletics Competition (Years 7-9) before the day closed with the presentation of the athletics trophies.


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#WriteTip: Beta Readers
When I first started writing, I didn't understand what beta readers were. I'd read fan fiction and there would be a note from the author thanking their beta readers. It seemed unnecessary to me, or at least more tedious than it was worth. However, since I started taking writing more seriously, my opinion has completely changed. Beta readers are the most important part of this process. I will never again try to publish something without submitting to beta readers.
What is a Beta Reader?
Beta readers are people who read your book when you think it's ready. You can do this before or after editing (I have seen people do it both ways). I typically do it after editing because often the beta readers get distracted by all of the typos and can't focus fully on the story.
Beta readers are NOT editors. They may also be skilled editors, but that is not what they are doing when they read your book. They are only supposed to read your story and help you perfect the story itself.
Who Should Be a Beta Reader?
Assembling your beta reading team is up to you, but there are several things to keep in mind.
- You must be open to critique. Commit to making the story the best it can possibly be. It's your baby and you owe it to your story to do what is best for the novel, not protect your ego. You may hear feedback you aren't going to like. Someone might hate a character, or suggest you delete an entire arc of plot. They may say things that inadvertently hurt your feelings. It is important to remember that they represent your potential readers. You don't have to accept every single thing they say, but you should at least be listening.
- Your book is not published yet, so choose someone you trust. A despicable human being might take your manuscript and publish it as their own. You could probably fight that and win, but it's best to just avoid it. Even then, it may be a good idea to back up the authenticity of your work. Any timestamped material would help you with this. One way to do that is to print it and mail it to yourself. The post office timestamps the envelope.
- Choose people who will honestly criticize. You want people who will like your story, but you also need feedback. If everyone who reads it is just going to tell you it's awesome (or awful) without offering any input, your book won't be as perfect as it can be.
- Choose people who would like your genre. Don't beg a hard sci-fi reader to read your romance novel. They aren't going to enjoy it or even appreciate it properly, so they won't give you meaningful feedback. They also won't have a great understanding of what the story should be like, or the experience reading your genre you need them to have.
- Choose varying levels of readership. I have several layers of readers.
- The first people I submit my novel to will be the easy-to-please readers who will mostly tell me they love it. They can help me find the major flaws but not much else, and that's fine. I know the novel is worth pursuing if it makes it past them. Family members may be good choices.
- The next people I submit the novel to will be people who don't really want to hurt my feelings, but who read and write in my genre. They will help me fine tune mechanical devices and pinpoint necessary/unnecessary passages. They will critique the structure of my story as well as the plot. These are typically my closer writing friends.
- The last set of people I submit to will be readers/writers in my genre who are also writers and have no interest sparing my feelings. They are usually more removed friends who are incredibly picky about what they read and know exactly what to look for.
- Finally, after I have taken the first three beta readers into account and made necessary changes, I have a final set of readers that represent the broader fan base. Basically, I want to make sure I can please 5-10 readers and determine if the first three readers were too unique. A fluke. This is an added layer from me, as not doing this the first time led to me publishing a slightly disappointing scene in my first book.
How Many Beta Readers Do I Need?
As few or as many as you want, really. The more you ask, though, the longer you will have to wait to be finished. Reading your book might take a long time. However, if you don't choose enough people, you might not get enough feedback.
What Should They Look For?
Beta Readers should be helping you shine up your story. Ask them to focus on muddy/unclear parts, point out what they love and what they hate, and especially flag what confuses them.
I linked this blog post on our blog, but am quoting it here:
1. At what point did you feel like "Ah, now the story has really begun!"
2. What were the points where you found yourself skimming?
3. Which setting in the book was clearest to you as you were reading it? Which do you remember the best?
4. Which character would you most like to meet and get to know?
5. What was the most suspenseful moment in the book?
6. If you had to pick one character to get rid of, who would you axe?
7. Was there a situation in the novel that reminded you of something in your own life?
8. Where did you stop reading, the first time you cracked open the manuscript? (Can show you where your first dull part is, and help you fix your pacing.)
9. What was the last book you read, before this? And what did you think of it? (This can put their comments in context in surprising ways, when you find out what their general interests are. It might surprise you.)
10. Finish this sentence: "I kept reading because…"
Lastly, thank your beta readers for their help. The work they do for you is incredibly important to the success of your novel.
Special thanks to all of my friends and beta readers, even the ones who upset me. I try to keep my frustration to myself. Feeling angry is often just my gut reaction to the work that has to go into a story to fix it. That's just me raging in general that I messed up, not me getting angry at anyone in particular.
Because honestly, the work that ACHILLEA needed (and still needs) to prepare it for publication was daunting and exhausting, but it is going to be worth it when it is finished, I promise!
Thanks for reading!
S.K. Balk lives in the frozen wasteland of Northern Michigan. She is the author of the dystopian medical sci-fi THE BLOOD OF NERYS (also available in print).
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#WriteTip: Elevating Your Writing
This is now part four of a series about how I write stories. You can find previous posts here:
In this one, we're going to discuss a few tips for how to strengthen your work. This one kind of assumes you know what you're working on and what you want to achieve.
Remember, this is just a discussion of things that I do. You should pursue your own way. My way is not the only way nor is even perhaps correct.
Embrace Your Style
The way that I write is character-driven. In this style of writing, the focus is on character development and relationships between them more than anything. I'm not out to create a generic, lovable, relatable hero to attain glory in a magnificent plot. I'm not attempting to pursue a classic tale of good vs. evil. I'm not particularly poetic. I'm no good at spinning a mystery. I don't have the patience for sweeping setting and excruciating detail.
When I write, I want you to know the people I write about. I want you to feel for them. I want them to hurt you, and I want you to get excited, bite your fingertips, throw the book in frustration, and cry.
For me, the plot is a vehicle.
There will likely be plenty of writers who don't like the way that I write or say that I don't know what I'm talking about…and that's fine with me. I write because I like it, and because my readers like what I do. This is my distinct style.
"Great chapter, each one makes me feel so many different emotions and is sooo addicting." -Reader, on one of my fanfics
Could I improve? Of course. I always aim to do so. But I don't believe my style will change because so far, it hasn't. Every piece I write is strong in character emotion and not overly focused on worldbuilding (this, I am working on). I know my strengths and weaknesses and I have areas I am working to improve.
But for this blog entry, I'm going to try to tell you how to do what I've just described. How do you hurt a reader?
For starters, you make your characters real. Make them human. Give them flaws and aspirations, fears and secrets. I could go on for months about character creation alone, but to pull off a character your readers can never forget, you have to make them unique and possessing of a powerful personality–not an overbearing one…just deep and complex.
Real people fuck up. Kind of a lot, actually. Characters shouldn't always have a full understanding of every situation and how their words and actions are going to affect those around them.
Real people can be wrong. Characters that always know exactly what is going on or exactly what a person meant by what they said are boring.
Real people don't miraculously have the answers. Knowing exactly what to do in every single situation is simply not feasible.
People don't all talk with the same cadence. Everyone has their own style, whether they're loud and boisterous, unable to keep their mouths shut, shy and quiet, formal, or crass.
Make your characters interesting and readers will be drawn to them for different reasons. Don't aim to make every character likable. I don't like everybody, for example. You probably don't either. Hell, I don't even like half the people I meet. If someone is completely irritated by one of your characters, so be it. So your character is annoying. At least your reader feels something for them, even if they are just counting pages until he or she dies.
Prepare for Death
Character death is marvelously fun. But in order for a death to be meaningful, you have to prepare your reader for it.
And I don't mean prepare as in, let's soften the blow so the reader is ready for this.
Oh no.
I mean quite the opposite. Let's make this really hurt. And to do that, it takes a little bit of lead up. Don't kill a character right away (unless that's how your story starts, of course). Spend some time developing that character. Give the reader time to get to know them, to love them, to care about them.
And then off the character.
Better yet, leave that character's story slightly incomplete. Like, maybe they were on their way to fulfill their life's dream and now will never get to, like telling someone they were sorry or that he or she loved that person.
Make it slow. Don't kill them off too suddenly. Give it time to sink into the reader so they have time to freak out properly, wondering if you are really doing this to them.
Make it resonate. Refer back to the character or bring up things that remind people of them for a long time to come. Break your other characters with this death. Make this death count. Let chaos reign.
Complete the cycle. Let the grieving happen. The anger. And the healing.
Rhythm & Pacing
Certain types of scenery will have a certain 'feel.' I try to capture this with the word choice and rhythm. Sometimes, I use longer, flowing sentences (word people will tell you that long sentences are bad). Sometimes, I go shorter. There are occasions when the sentence calls for angry, clamoring words like crash, slam, and crunch. When the situation is softer, use softer words like whisper, brush, and press.
Certain scenes also need a certain pace. When we're in the middle of the action, we should get to the point. This isn't an anime. We can't take time out to rehash a backstory. Actions are often rushed, chaotic, confusing, and high-intensity. By contrast, a seduction would take more time. The pacing should be more drawn out, slow, and rife with sensations.
You should always consider the reader. Is what you have written and the way you have written it going to be an invitation to skim the words? Or do you have them riveted?
I am also a huge fan of the one-line sentence. This would be a sentence that is given its own paragraph to stand out and have more impact. This is about as close as I get to poetry.
The months slid past, a continuous cycle of the same old shit. Fighting, planning, predicting, being wrong, patching up wounds and moving on. In time, she almost had herself convinced she'd dreamed it up, sliding back and forth between both opinions as often as the sun set in the west and rose again in the east. He either kissed her or hadn't. He either loved her or didn't. She either dreamed it, or it was gorgeously real.
Of course, she couldn't just ask. What if it wasn't real?
What if it was?
Chapter Structure
Chapters should be as long or as short as required to complete the concept. A good rule of thumb is for a chapter to be the proper length to finish in a single sitting. I shoot for between 1500-5000 words per chapter, which is 6-20 pages in a paperback novel.
Every chapter should be like a mini book, with its own conflict, climax, and resolution. It should feel like a satisfying endpoint that wraps up the chapter.
If possible, you should try to leave it on a cliffhanger. If you can get the reader to convince themselves that they have to read one more chapter, you've succeeded.
Be Brave
One of the hardest things is detaching yourself from a fragile ego. Somewhere along the way you start to question your own writing.
- What if this offends someone?
- What will people think of me if I write this?
- What if my family/friends read this?
- Can I really let anyone read this?
- Is this too dark?
- Should I shy away from this fucked up thing?
- Is this too bold?
Forget all of that.
Now, let's walk that back a little bit. Because you don't want to be completely offensive. But if your character is offensive because your character is an asshole, let that go. If your character is offensive because you secretly wish to offend someone and you're living vicariously through a character, you have a different problem entirely.
But don't shy away from what the book needs, even if it takes you down dark and twisted rabbit holes. You don't have to publish it if you're concerned…but if your book has a direction it's pulling, you should at least indulge it just to see.
I once wrote an erotica fan fiction (yes, me.). It was a bit on the darker side and a bit on the controversial side, and when I mentioned it in conversation on the internet one day, I got shredded by a troll on Tumblr. I almost trashed it. A couple months later I got brave and just posted the whole fucking thing.
I wrote up a big ol' disclaimer. 5000 words of explaining myself. And then I trashed the disclaimer and instead wrote this:
Got ripped apart on Tumblr by a vicious troll while I was writing this and got cold feet. I wrote it in October and am only posting it now.
I wrote a 5000 word disclaimer, then discarded it.
My final verdict on me writing this: there was a story in my heart that needed to be told. I told it. You don't have to read it, but I DID have to write it.
Flames will be deleted and I won't respond to them.
Any questions, feel free to ask them.
That said: excessive trigger warnings… you've been warned.
If they hate it, they hate it! I had to write it!
And it quickly soared to my number 2 story, only a runner up because the #1 story is 3 years older than it is and had a lot of time to rack up views. I get the best, most heartfelt, fervent feedback from it.
Because there are things we don't talk about…but that doesn't necessarily mean we don't want to.
S.K. Balk lives in the frozen wasteland of Northern Michigan. She is the author of the dystopian medical sci-fi THE BLOOD OF NERYS (also available in print).
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Category Archives for "UAV Flying"
There are new bloggers on DroneUAV . I am Jo Gillespie (not a girl despite the name), drone pilot and new CAA PfAW holder, currently operating DJI Phantoms under the banner of 10 West Ltd and shortly Wessex Aerial Photography . We will acquire new and more capable kit as we respond to clients' needs. My partner in these ventures is Jim Mulvaney and he will no doubt tell you about himself in due course.
My background is in mainstream aviation as a commercial airline pilot – I accumulated over 14,000 hours before hanging up the wings. I learned to fly in the RAF but flew for a variety of airlines in the UK before spending 3 years flying DC-10s with Malaysian in KL and then 17 years on a range of Airbus wide-bodies with Emirates in Dubai. I also have a strong background in aviation safety, risk management and accident investigation, and these days I provide consultancy and training services in those fields. You can find me on twitter @safegate and the consultancy at Gates Aviation . A lot of aviation principles translate well into the drone world so we think we are off to a good start.
Jim also has a commercial aviation past and is a qualified engineer so if you have any questions about flying and fixing jets let us know!
There are an increasing number of reports of UAV pilots being attacked by angry members of the public. Some are verbally harassed, others lose their vehicles to shotgun blasts, and still others are outright assaulted. Unfortunately, it's not much of a surprise that the public opinion of UAVs is negative. The media spotlight seems to shine exclusively on the small number of pilots who misuse their craft — and feeds into the growing paranoia that UAVs exist for the sole purpose of spying.
If you're unlucky enough to be cornered by an irate bystander while flying, here are some steps you can take to defuse the situation.
Start by asking the person to wait a moment while you land your craft. If they give you push back on landing, let them know that if the UAV were to collide with a person it could do serious harm. Once you've landed your vehicle, take time to listen to their concerns. Avoid escalating the situation by responding in a calm and collected manner. If you are being yelled at, you can gently make the person aware of how confrontational they're being by stating, "You seem really angry about this." This can help to calm them down as many people get lost in the moment and don't realize they are being aggressive.
Explain what you're doing and why you're there. If you're there for professional reasons, tell them. If you're there as a hobbyist, explain why you fly UAVs and why you chose that area to fly.
Know the law. The FAA has a few important guidelines for hobby pilots, and it's extremely important to follow them. You won't be doing yourself or anyone else any favors by breaking the rules. While we don't have definitive word when it will be put into action, the FAA is currently working on implementing a registration system for UAVs. Once the system is in place, it's important to register all of your craft. This registration is expected to be simple and free, so there's no need to pay a third party company to do it for you.
but those will rarely come up when confronted by the public. People are far more likely to reference privacy laws that simply don't exist. The cold hard fact is that there is no expectation of privacy in public places. If you're filming in a public place, you're safe. Furthermore, as much as people would like to consider their fenced yards private areas, they are not. If they were, services like Google Earth wouldn't exist. Like it or not, it is perfectly legal to fly a UAV over someone's back yard.
However, whatever the law may be, people are bound to get riled up if they think their privacy is being infringed upon. That's why it's a good idea to wear a head-mounted GoPro and keep it recording as you fly. You never know when situations might turn violent, and having footage of the altercation as evidence will help when pressing charges.
While there isn't any expectation of privacy in public places, it doesn't mean you can't be a considerate member of the community. If the noise of your UAV is disrupting someone's peace and quiet, consider flying it elsewhere. If you're looking to get stunning aerial views of beaches or hiking trails, try to do it when such areas are the least crowded. And if someone doesn't want to be filmed, don't film them.
There's no doubt about it, UAVs are cool. If you've defused the situation to the point of civil conversation, offer to show the person how UAVs work — what they can and can't do, flight paths, etc. Since so much of the controversy around UAVs has to do with perceived spying ability, explain how the cameras on even the highest end UAVs are only equipped with an ultra wide angle lens and have no ability to zoom. This makes them a poor choice for spying — a DSLR camera with a telephoto lens would be far better (and cheaper).
Since many fear what they don't understand, educating people about what is and isn't possible is key. Most people who find out what UAVs are really capable of find a new appreciation for these fantastic little pieces of technology. By explaining the why and how behind your craft, you may help create another fan — and the more UAV enthusiasts there are, the more innovation we'll see in their future development.
It's not pleasant being constantly on guard when flying in public, but until the average Joe knows more about UAVs, it's just going to be a way of life. As long as you're prepared to handle each situation in a calm and collected manner, things should (hopefully) go swimmingly.
The [easyazon_link identifier="B00X9OYDD4″ locale="UK" tag="droneuav-21″]DJI Phantom 3 Professional[/easyazon_link] contains a battery that will give more than 20 minutes of flight time per charge. Its 100-watt charger restores the battery to full current in slightly more than one hour and the charger lets you charge up the remote control's battery at the same time. The Phantom 3 Advanced's charger is only 57 watts so charging time is a little longer.
The rest of the features of the [easyazon_link identifier="B00WAGS478″ locale="UK" tag="droneuav-21″]DJI Phantom 3 Advanced[/easyazon_link] and the DJI Phantom 3 Professional are essentially the same except for weight and price. So this DJI Phantom 3 review gives information that applies to both drones even though the emphasis is on the DJI Phantom 3 Professional.
Research for this review revealed several interesting features that are sure to make flying the Phantom 3 Professional lots of fun. Here are a few:
Imagine, plan, and record.
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You know what would make Magikarp more amazing? No, not a mega evolution. We already have that. Magikarp should have a Primal Reversion in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Yes, I know that's an absurd idea...but think about it. Previous descriptions for Magikarp have hinted that it used to be stronger in ancient times, as Reddit user SAMUROTT48 notes:
Sure enough, older Pokedex entries we've highlighted before say something similar—take a look at Magikarp's description in Leaf Green:
Given that Primal Reversion reverts 'mon back to their prehistoric forms, I think Magikarp would make a great candidate for this new type of evolution! Sure, ancient Magikarp probably wasn't significantly more powerful than present-day Magikarp. But who cares? A Primal Reversion Magikarp would be funny, and that's all that matters to me. I would legitimately use Magikarp in battle against other people if it meant I could transform it into a pseudo-menacing beefed up version of itself.
game freak pls
If Game Freak actually does this, I will be stunned. I mean, they didn't take my ridiculous suggestion to make Pokemon #666 something awesome—and if anything gets a Primal Reversion, it will probably be Gyarados, Magikarp's evolution. But ah, one can dream~
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Title: VERTIMAX WORKS
Reference number: 7347
Date: 1942*/1947/1948*/1953*/1954*/1956*/1959*/1962
Director: [attributed to James Anderson]
Sound: silent
Original format: 16mm
Colour: bwcol
Fiction: non-fiction
Running time: 32.53 mins
Description: General view of John S. Young & Co., Ltd., engineering works. The first production model Vertimax lathe as it is assembled, and put on display at exhibitions in the Kelvin Hall and Olympia, London.
Shotlist: [no title] [BW] ints engineering works, men moving plates of sheet metal, hoisting heavy machinery into place, working in furnace, welding. operation of rolling machine, cleaning debris from machine (4.31) exts 'pulley' type structure being brought out of works, and hoisted up straight (5.02) machine loaded on back of vehicle (5.08) ints J. S. Young & Co Ltd stand at exhibition (6.28) The first production model Vertimax (6.33) [COL] shot of same outside the works (6.45) Those who helped to make it workers stand alongside the machine for photographs (7.40) man cleans machine, winter snow in background. The 'Vertimax' is then seen loaded on back of truck and driven away (8.02) c/u metal object is finished using the 'Vertimax ' (9.00) [BW] gvs components are fitted together to form finished machine, gvs production line (21.45) Advertising leaflet for the 'Vertimax Twin Slide Vertical Chucking Lathe' at the Olympia exhibition, London [September 10, 1952?] (21.55) [COL] exts Olympia Hall, banner on outside reads 'International Machine Tool Exhibition' (22.05) ints Olympia, elevated overview (22.11) [BW] ints exhibition stand with people crowded around, the 'Vertimax Chucking Machine with Universal Slides' on show (22.56) [COL] exts Vertimax works (23.10) empty ints at works (23.51) [BW] very busy ints works, production line at Thornliebank Works (25.40) [COL] continued gvs, same, including man spray painting the finished machine (26.33) [BW] machine is assembled, parts are hoisted into place (27.21) [COL] gvs machine (27.46) [BW] machine is placed on display (28.48) [COL] shot of machine on display and in action (29.45) man examining paperwork, gvs machine (29.52) exts Olympia Hall, London (30.02) ints Olympia Exhibition, from above, gvs men discussing displays (31.53) man sitting in office smoking pipe (32.04) ints drawing office, men at work, woman using manual typewriter (32.40) shot of machine (32.53)


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Oumou Kandé Diao, black modeling agency in France
Oumou Kandé is a very smart 25-year-old woman with a background in catering who drastically changed her course of career by founding a modeling agency like no other. The freshly CEO from senegalese origin received us in the parisian fashion hot spot, Etienne Marcel.
Why such a brutal change?
Because of my slender physique, I have always been interested in the world of photography. I tried out as a model but nothing concrete came out of it, and I do not necessarily find myself photogenic but when I took a good look at castings' ads, I realized that there is no calls for ebony models. After a market research, I spotted a big lack, so I started thinking of ways to set up an ethnic agency "Diao Model". Eventually, I would like to represent all types of skin.
When was the agency created and what is the feedback?
We have been working on the project for a year now and the agency has been created 2 months ago with a staff of 4 people. The feedback is positive, we are doing a lot of editorial collaborations.
Collaborations are good but the goal is to make a living off of it, right?
Of course!
Why is the industry so closed off to black models in France?
France is ready for us, it just needs to be shaken a little bit. The fashion world is closed off, but within a month we have accessed to press agencies and photographers. We are planning to open an office abroad. This is a business based on networking and relationships, the slot is very thin, one must have been introduced, respect the codes and be serious. We are not armed with a black power spirit. We must be patient, pro-active and bring about change.
Where can the change come from?
10 years ago, the agencies were reluctant to have more than two black models, the new industry is composed of young people from different backgrounds. France is ready, there is room!
What are the objectives?
We must build solid foundations in order to become the first agency of ebony models in France. It's as simple as that.


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Sunday, February 18, 2007
Vista and Visual Studio, Oil and Water
So I've installed Vista (Ultimate, in fact), but Visual Studio 2005 seems like a terrible Vista citizen. In order to run it you need to apply the service pack, but also a beta version of a hotfix package. Even then, Microsoft recommends you run Visual Studio as Administrator. Now, I ask myself: Does compiling source code demand complete access to the entire box? On Vista, that's apparently the case. It seemed to work fine on XP. Now to the most juicy bug of the day. Once you've started a debugging session from within Visual Studio, the target EXE file becomes locked. Closing Visual Studio removes the lock, but the devenv process doesn't hold any handles to the file. What gives? I'm starting to suspect that the SUA services might have something to do with this, so they're uninstalling right now. It's pretty annoying to restart the IDE after each debugging session to be able to recompile. Update I've identified SUA to be the problem. After uninstalling the SDK and removing the windows services it installs, I can recompile and debug again.. For now.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2007
The pleasures of a stable ABI
As broken as the Win32 API might appear, the thing I really like about it is its stable ABI. That, and the fact that Microsoft spend thousands of hours making sure that old programs work when they release a new version of Windows is worth a lot to me. Solaris has a decent ABI, and I assume most other unices have too. What would it take for Linux to achieve the same level of stability? The Linux kernel does have a fairly stable ABI as long as you say away from the proc file system and device nodes (devfs and whatnot come and go). The C library is also well designed. Most issues with Linux binary (in)compatibility have been in the C++ libraries. The C++ libraries have changed ABIs with each and every version of the compiler, sometimes even breaking with point releases. Breaking the C++ ABI isn't a problem in itself, it happens with the Visual Studio compilers all the time. The real problem is that when deployed, Linux binaries depend on the distribution to include a suitable C++ runtime library to which they can dynamically link, whereas on Windows, programs either carry their C++ runtime with them (pre-VC8) or rely on a separate distributable that can be installed side-by-side in the DLL cache so that a compatible version is always available. For the Battlefield Linux server builds I had this exact problem. I had to use at least GCC 3.x as GCC 2.x was (and still is) a severely outdated compiler without proper namespace support. However, using GCC 3.x meant that people with rented servers that ran older versions of Red Hat were left out in the cold, unless they could find a standard C++ library that would somehow let them run the binary! This was seen as a Bad Thing. The only solution I could think of at the time was to provide a statically linked executable in addition to the regular executable, so that older systems had a hope in hell to run it. That required me to tweak and override certain symbols of the standard library to avoid them from referencing versioned symbols from glibc that weren't present on the target systems, and the whole things was just a terrible mess that took too much time. In the end, linking statically turned out to be somewhat illegal (as we couldn't satisfy the LGPL on that binary) so that option had to be removed. I considered it fair use because there was indeed a dynamically linked executable available as well that did satisfy the LGPL, but it was thought safer to drop it. It would have been so much nicer to ship a C++ library redistributable for x86 and amd64 and let users install it if needed..
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TackiBite Fish Call on Shark Tank
Electronic Fish Call - Episode 802 - 9/30/2016
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Seen on Shark Tank Season 8
The inventors of the TakiBite Fish Call is Father/Son team Jack and Jeff Danos, from Mandeville, Louisiana, will be appearing together on Shark Tank Season 8 Premiere Episode 801 this Friday night, 9/30/2016. Their patented electronic fish attracting device recreates a variety of natural sounds and vibrations and draws your targeted fish to the area like a magnet. Anyone that's ever went fishing, knows the hardest part is finding their location. With the TackiBite Fish Call, you pick the best place to attract the fish directly to your baits area.
The Danos first introduced their Fish Call on a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to prove the concept for a better and easier way catching fish using 21st-century technology. The financial goal was set at $10,000.00 to help bring the patented Fish Call to market. On September 17, 2015, exactly one year ago from today (and two weeks before appearing on the Shark Tank Show) the TackiBite Fish Call successfully raised over $112,000.00 when the campaign ended. Over 1100% higher than their original financial goal.
One of the biggest questions asked about using an electronic Fish Call that fish can't help but naturally investigate, is it legal in all 50 States? If the TackiBite Fish Call repeatably attracts nearby fish to certain areas, wouldn't this be considered an unfair fishing advantage? The answer to both questions is yes. The Fish Call's legal in all 50 States because it only attracts fish to certain areas, but you still have to catch the fish. It's also like high-tech chumming using sounds and vibrations to create a feeding frenzy, instead of live bait which would be considered illegal.
Watch the TackiBite Fish Call on the next Shark Tank Season 8, Episode 802 this Friday night, 9/30/2016, and see how many Sharks get attracted to this revolutionary high-tech fishing device.
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Law enforcement officials urged the community to come forth with any information regarding the 2012 discovery of a young girls remains on Hurst Street in Opelika, after new composite images of the girl were released Thursday.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provided updated composite images of a 4-to 7-year-old black girl.
The skeletal remains of the girl, called Juvenile Jane Doe, were discovered in a small creek in a trailer park in the 1700 block of Hurst Street on Jan. 28, 2012. She had been dead for eight months to two years, placing her death between 2010 and 2012.
OPD Capt. Shane Healey said her death has been ruled as a homicide, and officials have not identified her cause of death.
"Earlier this year, Opelika police met with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)," Opelika police said in a press release. "They discussed this case extensively and revisited all evidence. With new developments in technology, it was decided to do a new facial reconstruction and complete new forensic testing."
The images released Thursday might help the police ascertain the girls identity, Healey said.
The images are obviously more realistic images of what she looks like, compared to the images we had previously, he said.
The girl had medium-length black hair that was styled in small, tight curls. A long-sleeve pink shirt with heart buttons and ruffles on the neckline were recovered near her remains.
The realistic clothing is important to us because we believe she would have been seen wearing that prior to her death, Healey said. It might lead people to believe they recognize the young lady.
The girl might have been abused and malnourished, and might have shown signs of physical abuse on her face and body while she was alive, the release said. In addition, she might have looked sickly or in poor hygiene. Due to malnourishment, her teeth were underdeveloped and might have appeared small and out of place for her face.
No one has come forward with any information on missing children fitting her description, he said. Healey said he hopes someone will come forth with new information regarding the girls identification.
We ask anyone who lives in that neighborhood, and from any time between the 2008-2012 timeframe, to think back to the kids who were out playing in the neighborhood, Healey said. We want them to remember if she lived in one of the trailers or the housing projects nearby.
OPD's release added, "A new advanced DNA analysis/isotope testing is being completed and the results should be completed within a few months. The testing will hopefully provide information about her ancestral traits and regional information pertaining to the area she came from."
Any bit of information would be useful to the police department, Healey said.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Opelika Police Department Investigative Services Division at (334) 705-5220, the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665, or the FBI Mobile Field Office (251) 438-3674.


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Members of Knighton Wild, John, Steve, Nicky and Michael, made ten bird boxes (two for robins and the rest for tits and nuthatches) and put them up in St Mary's Churchyard on 26th January ready for the nesting season. Thank you to the four sponsors who covered the costs of the materials.
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At first, the PIDs were a wondrous, novel luxury unknown to other American subway systems.
They were great unless the one you were staring at said the next train was 20 minutes away.
But as Metro has declined, so too have the PIDs.
The decline started last year. At first, they were just minutes off, needing recalibrating, Metro said. It's unclear if that ever happened.
Things got worse, and it soon seemed the PIDs began to have no connection to time whatsoever, making them useless.
But Metro wouldn't stop there. Now, the PIDs have no connection to space.
What's next? Track 9 3/4?
Here's a collection of pics from the past couple of days.
Via @jdb820 This picture (at Columbia Heights) is beyond the impossible! #wmata @unsuckdcmetro http://plixi.com/p/76720590
Via @ArkansasFred Get it together, WMATA. http://twitpic.com/3z1ytu
Via @rumpfshaker Yeah. The trains are NOT boarding. :p @unsuckdcmetro http://plixi.com/p/76767106
Via @irenerojas All aboard the invisible orange line! #wmata http://plixi.com/p/77014126
Via @Historian4Hire And this next metro message is even better http://yfrog.com/gy93czkj #wmata
Via @AnnapolisRob *Steve Buckhantz voice* NOOO! NOT POSSIBLE! http://yfrog.com/h72f8slj #wmata @unsuckdcmetro
Other items:
Farragut North repairs to last into summer (WaPo)
Metro can't count bus ridership (Examiner)
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Metro Opens Dimensions
Posted by Unsuck DC Metro at 6:48 AM
Metro Opens Dimensions
Unsuck DC Metro
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September 11, 2011
Coriander Tomato Chutney
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Yummy!! I must try this Ramya, the chutney looks great with the idli combo!ReplyDelete
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Delicious colorful one. Beautifully presented.ReplyDelete
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Tomato chutney is one of my favourites anytime...just looks delicious and mouthwatering.ReplyDelete
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Tangy, mouthwatering chutney perfect with idlis!!!!ReplyDelete
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tomato chutney looks so colorful and delicious.ReplyDelete
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Never tried this chutney before....sounds yummy. This will be a new addition to my chutneys. Thanks for postingReplyDelete
Yummy chutney which I love it anytime, thank you for linking with Any One Can Cook :)ReplyDelete
Lovely plate..looks too good..thanks for sending this for the Mela!ReplyDelete


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We do our best to ship all items the same day the order is placed, custom requests may take longer. We do our best to deliver most items within 5-6 business days, most will show up much sooner. Not all items come from our shop in Texas. If your order contains items from multiple suppliers/warehouses, you will potentially receive tracking numbers and items at different times.
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Camp Hill Seventh-day Adventist church is a large community church situated in Central Birmingham. We have a regular attendance each Saturday (Sabbath) of over 500 people from many different backgrounds, ethnicity, and age. We want our church to be a place where people from all walks of life and at all points on their spiritual journey can get to know God in a deeper way. This will not only impact Camp Hill, but Birmingham and England with the good news of Jesus Christ.
In that regard, we would like to invite you and your family to join us in Sabbath worship, we would love to meet you!
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
John 3:16


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Here's a weird little bug I caught in the wild while deploying XenMobile Enterprise. While browsing NTFS shares, published as connectors in the ShareFile Mobile clients, or the ShareFile desktop application for windows, all the directories in the directory you are currently browsing will have their "Last Modified" timestamp updated as below: Continue reading
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ShareFile Domains and URL proxy categorisation.
Just a quick drop and run post. While working with a particularly secure environment, many facets of ShareFile's plugins would either not work, or certain features would not work.
Trying to find which Domain's and URL's were being used and called in order to categorise them was a royal pain in the ass inside of a secure virtual desktop, so here's the list below if you're facing the same task:
- <yourdomain>.sharefile.com (or .eu)
- yourinternalstoragezonename*
- g.sf.api.com
- secure.sf-api.com (and/or .eu)
- <yourdomain>.sf-api.com (and/or.eu)
if you want a sweeping statement, just whitelist sf-api.com and sf-api.eu.
Note, if you want full compatibility with all IE versions, also stick the domains in trusted sites.
* The external DNS name of your storage zone controller
Configuring ShareFile and SAML Walkthrough
While working with a customer recently on a sharefile implementation, I set about creating a SAML / Active Directory single sign on deployment. Configuring ADFS and SAML were complete unknowns to me so I set about documenting the process end to end for future reference.
The end result of this activity will allow you to login to sharefile using a native account (think Guest) or an active directory account (think internal user).


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Great Home Schooling Advice For Concerned Parents
Are you considering taking your children? Are you wondering what you need to do to effectively homeschool your child? There are many things that you make your homeschooling experience a positive one. Read this article to learn more effective homeschooling.
While you might not want your children hanging out with kids from public school, it does provide valuable social interaction that you will need to replace. Plan play dates with other homeschooled children. Go to a park to let your child to play with others there.
Make sure you do some research as possible before deciding to homeschool your kids. There are many resources available.
Write down a list of the advantages and cons of both public school and homeschooling. This list will help you to prepare your child is getting effective homeschooling.It can be a checklist to help you on track with your teaching philosophy. Store it in a secure spot and study it constantly.
Your children will need a quiet place to study that is free from distractions. Choose a place of study that is separate from the place your child usually plays. Make sure your children have some place to store supplies when not in use.
Understand when you can give up and try something new. If your methods are not working or if you are not getting the results you were hoping for, the result will be frustration. Find a new and effective way of presenting that subject to them. There are other ways of doing it, such as computer tutors or educational movies. If you push them too hard they will grow weary and not learn anything.
Research different styles of learning. There is a lot of teaching material out there that you can be tailored to the specific needs of a child. You do not to get tied up with one particular teaching method. Try combining several methods that are appealing to your child for a unique curriculum that will allow them succeed.
Go on nature walks through a forest. These can be used in numerous ways. Young children can look at seeds and collect leaves. They could also try identifying all the different types of trees they see. The older can go more in depth and find information about the various tree species you encounter. Take a camera so that they do not have to disturb the environment.
Homeschooling might be an option you should consider if your child has problems in public school. This will cut down on the level of stress that your child's tension so that they can focus on learning. You will also be able to have more opportunities to bond as he or she learns. This is really the ideal alternative to letting your child suffer through a difficult school setting.
Make sure you're qualified to do homeschooling before attempting to homeschool your children. Think about relationships with your parenting relationship to reveal whether you have to resolve some issues before homeschooling can start.
Keep all craft supplies at the ready for eager little hands. You can teach one child do an art project while you are teaching the other to work independently. Encourage your child to be creative by allowing them access to the art supplies. This is a superior way to learn.
Get yourself involved with homeschooling families that are also homeschooling. Homeschooling is challenging; you may need advice and support system of people going through the same experiences is key to being a successful homeschooler. You could also provide your personal advice to others and even form long-lasting friendships. This can also will allow your children. It can be harder for homeschooled children to make friends since they aren't in a classroom with other children. Getting involved with other families can remedy this.
Let the older kids help the young ones. The older children can be an invaluable source of help with young kids. This can help your younger by making the class more with someone that they know. Your children may be able to accept information more easily from being taught by different teachers.
After learning these great ideas about homeschooling your kids, you know how to approach giving them a wonderful education. To keep your children learning, you must also engage in active and continuous learning. Keep in mind that your child's education is all in your hands, so do your best to prepare them for a successful future.


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hmmm... saturday... supposedly for the young at heart.. to enjoy a day off... n where am i ?? ?at work off course.. my life seems to be passing me by while i sit in the office and work n work to meet deadlines... :-(
To think I, the smart n strong woman would find myself in a place like this in life.. is so unbeleivable, not even in my wildest dreams or worst case scenario thoughts, did i see this coming!!!!
well, as they say, Life is about the unexpected, its about the lessons.. its about KARMA!!!!


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"Rickie's scan showed nothing serious, just a few bits of wear and tear which you would expect in a footballer's hip. But it's good news and it's only the soft tissue that is affected," First-team coach Paul Trollope told the club's official website.
"He has started jogging again so I would say that he is 50/50 for Saturday. We are hoping to have him back for then, but we don't want to rush him back and cause a longer term problem.
"If he isn't ready for that game then he should be available for the game against Yeovil next Tuesday."
Meanwhile, the postponed game against Crewe at Gresty Road has been rearranged for March 17 and will kick-off at 7.45pm.
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Haiti's future will be decided by its creative children.
Daniel Derivois
What have the children of Haiti seen of the disasters which have devastated their country? What do professionals understand of their methods of expressing what they have experienced. Child victims are not always where we see them to be. There is a gap between what is seen and what is shown. It is in this gap that creation, the field of new possibilities, takes place. Haiti's future will be decided by its creative children.
"I am of those who do not deem it necessary to tell a secret in public to feel better". B. Cyrulnik, 1993.
A clinician's perspective
What did they see? This is the question I asked myself when, in July and October 2010, I saw vulnerable children crying, fussing, playing, laughing and running in their everyday post-earthquake lives in the streets and camps of Port-au-Prince, Jacmel, Léogâne, Petit-Goâve and Gonaïves. Such a question is not, as a rule, of great interest to a clinician who focuses on what has been "experienced" rather than what has been "seen". When a clinician works on what has been "seen", it is in the way it has been transformed and taken in by the "patient" rather than what was originally "seen" in its raw, initial form which is lost forever and no longer accessible.
But the earthquake of 12 January 2010 was such a powerful event that I came back to the question several times. What did they see in those collapsed, shattered buildings? Bodies broken by the reinforced concrete? What did they see on television ? What did they see of the emergency relief operations or the international aid operations? As I gradually realised that the answer was impossible to answer, it transformed in my head. It no longer concerned only the children, but extended to all those around them: the humanitarians, the journalists, the researchers, the politicians, etc. whether locals or foreigners. What did they see? Preoccupied by their mission, their objective, their subject or their field of action, they work with the children, carrying television cameras, cameras, note pads, food or health supplies, etc. Most of them work in emergency mode, taking snapshots of particular moments, supporting and accompanying everyday events. Others step a little further back. They take into consideration the lengthy processes involved in treating such events. The children are shown on screens, in meetings, in the pages of newspapers or in books which try to make what the children and professionals saw and went through understandable.
I then asked myself the same question - "what did I see?" What I saw – and more specifically what I felt – was a gap. Between what was shown and what was hidden. Between the present and the actualised. Between the close up and the subtle details. Between what was said and what was half said. Children are not always where we see them. The space and time of their experiences do not necessarily correspond to the time and place where we meet them. The clinician tries to adopt a perspective which is both in the present, but also withdrawn, deep, cross-historical, cross-geographical and cross-generational. He or she focuses on the "transitional space" or the "intermediary area of experience" (Winnicott, 1975), where cultural experience, creation and creativity in general takes place. This is a place which escapes the naked eye of emergency relief and international aid. It is a "potential space" which requires a certain level of mental and emotional availability and the adoption of an off-centre position to assess the transformation of experience and the emergence of possibilities.


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I've decided to make some posts about traditional drink in Europa countries. Now it is time for Belgium's beer. The Belgians are very proud of their beers, of which there are basically three types:
- Bottom-fermented beers, which are brewed at a low temperature ( below 50 F, 10 C). They are pale and yellowish in color and , because of the hops, slightly bitter and dry taste. The best known brands Jupiler, La Stella, and La Maes.
- Spontaneously fermented beers, a process which is triggered by bacteria and yeasts which naturally occur in the Senne valley.
- Top-fermented beers, which can be brewed at higher temperatures (59-68F, 15-20C). Their color is usually copper to dark brown and their taste sweet and fruity.
Flemish Beef Casserole
ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 kg beef shoulder
- 1/4 cup butter
- salt and freshly ground pepper
- 3 large onions
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 500 ml Gueuze, Lambic or any brown beer
- 1 slice of bread
- 1 bouquet garni
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard


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We envision Englewood as a progressive model for health and wellness. We are a community committed to improving the holistic health of residents through intergenerational programs and resources. Healthier lifestyle choices and access to health resources are imperative for addressing disparities in health outcomes for Englewood residents. To reverse the cycle we will undertake transformative roles in directing the health of our community through education, prevention and connection. We recognize that improving connections to mental health resources is key to Englewood's future. As Englewood residents, we are committed to finding long-term prevention approaches to reducing disparities and improving the quality and longevity of the lives of our residents.
1. Decrease the health disparities of Englewood residents over the long term.
2. Establish a volunteer health navigator team that will connect 1,000 Englewood residents to healthcare services or resources, including those related to mental health, on an annual basis.
3. Increase participation of Englewood residents in physically active programming by 10% each year.
4. Increase the availability of healthy food options in Englewood.
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Make Your Own Mojo Criollo: Caribbean Garlic Sauce!
Mojo Criollo is an "indispensable" garlic sauce used in the Latino kitchen. In Puerto Rico, mojo is commonly used as aliño (marinade) for pork and meats. In Cuba it's also served over yucca or any other tuber vegetable such as potatoes and fried plantains. But its use doesn't stop there. Mojo criollo can also be added to many other recipes such as rice dishes, soups and stews.
There are many varieties to this sauce, but the main ingredients remain the same: garlic—the more the better—sour orange juice, dried oregano, oil salt and pepper. Other optional ingredients include cilantro, onions and tomato paste.
There are also different methods of preparation. While some people like to briefly cook the garlic in the oil, some others prefer just to mix everything together without cooking it. I usually like to cook the garlic a little bit to bring out the flavor, but again, it's up to the cook's creativity!
However, one thing never changes; store-bought mojo is a POOR substitute for a real homemade one! There's no point of comparison. Mojo made from scratch will always be full of flavor and body, not to mention it will not contain all the added food additives and preservatives found in commercially made mojo.
Here is the recipe, ENJOY!
Ingredients & Method (Yields: about 1 cup)
- ½ cup sour orange juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8-10 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a small skillet, heat the oil to medium heat.
Add garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning the garlic.
Add remaining ingredients and cook for a couple of minutes.
Adjust the salt and remove from heat.
Optional: Blend the mojo in a food processor for a smoother consistency.
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Three In The 13th?
By Greg L | 12 May 2011 | 13th VA Senate, Loudoun County, Virginia Senate, Prince William County | 58 Comments
Redistricting brought a lot of changes to Prince William County, and the two biggest were changes to the overlapping 13th House District and the 29th Senate District. To add just a little bit of confusion, the 13th Senate District was moved up this way and will now cover a wide swath of Loudoun County and northern Prince William County. That got Bob Fitzsimmonds out of Chuck Colgan's district, who quickly announced he would run for this seat. Sensing an opportunity, Dick Black announced once again he intended to move and will run in the 13th. Most recently, rumors that Gainesville Supervisor John Stirrup may run in this seat have emerged, setting the stage for the ultimate in conservative primary elections.
The district includes some of the most conservative portions of Prince William and Loudoun and is a rather safe Republican seat. If Democrats run a sacrificial offering in this district the only way that person would have a chance is if the Republican nominee dies during the campaign, and even then a write-in would have an advantage here. In an effort to concentrate conservatives somewhere other than in Chuck Colgan's district, Senate Democrats created a place where the conservative bench can be developed.
Bob Fitzsimmonds has been running for office unsuccessfully for a decade, and no doubt the news of this district was very welcome for him. With little chance a strong Democrat running in the general election, it must have seemed like the district was created just for him. Then came Dick Black's announcement that he would move into the district, and since the majority of the district is in Loudoun County, Black would then be the odds-on favorite for the nomination given his name recognition in the district, war hero status, and record. Although Black appears to be suffering from some sort of neurological disorder that raises questions about his ability to campaign effectively, people know him and conservatives tend to like him — a lot.
But last week another name emerged: John Stirrup. Stirrup is by far more likeable and electable, has a solid record, and is the only one of the potential candidates to have consistently won elections. He's rather well known in Loudoun County, and given his leadership on the immigration issue (an issue that resonates well in both parts of the district) and a solid record on the Prince William Board as a slow-growth conservative he pretty much represents what many in Loudoun County wish Republicans should have consistently been before they were handed their hats four years ago. So if Stirrup decides to run, the presumptive front-runner in the race changes yet again.
The behind-the-scenes buzz is that Stirrup is quickly lining up tremendous support. No one seems to dislike Black or Fitzsimmonds, they just genuinely like John Stirrup. Stirrup has been there to help out a lot of other Republicans in Northern Virginia and even when he has been engaged in controversial issues the controversy never seemed to embroil him. In this district that will play well.
If John Stirrup decides to run, the Senate of Virginia better watch out as the Chichester-Potts style of Republican leadership prevalent there is going to have a difficult time containing him. That will do Virginia a lot of good whether Republicans take the majority in the Senate or not.
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Steve Thomas said on 12 May 2011 at 12:20 pm:
Another well-reasoned analysis, in which I would tend to agree.
Robert L. Duecaster said on 12 May 2011 at 12:54 pm:
Bob F:
You can rent a room in my residence if you'll take on Colgan again. We had the buzzard on the ropes last time until all his highway contractor friends took the week before elections off and put up huge signs. I wonder how much they billed the state for their time and materials
Patty said on 12 May 2011 at 1:51 pm:
With Christian conservatives Bob FitzSimmonds is more likeable than Stirrup. Bob is a well known pro life advocate which will play well with some churches in Loudoun.
With a 108 foot cell tower about to loom over our homes, Stirrup lost a lot of supporters in my neck of the woods. He basically trashed our neighborhood. Fortunately for him he was able to cut out those who would vote against him into Nohe's and Covington's district. Question is, would he have deferred the vote on the cell tower and given that issue to Nohe if the original 7 district map was approved?
Along with the fence, the "hotel" on Lomond, etc. Stirrup has developed a track record of not listening to his constituents. Why did someone have to go to Supervisor Jenkins to get the ball rolling on the fence issue?
My suggestion to my friends in Loudoun County, vote for FitzSimmonds or for a conservative who lives in Loudoun. Otherwise, your county will get trashed just like my neighborhood. Who knows? If you elect Stirrup you could see Dominion Power lines going through your county in a big way.
Gone said on 12 May 2011 at 4:25 pm:
Where is the latest illegal alien coverage Greg? 3 illegals in PWC have raped children in the past 2 weeks and not a peep. In Arizona, this is what is being taught in schools:
Anyone think this is not a war?
Anonymous said on 12 May 2011 at 9:27 pm:
I got a poll call from the Senate Republican Committee this week… it was all about testing the waters for Jackson Miller against Chuck Colgan or any other Democrat who steps into the ring.
Loudoun Insider said on 12 May 2011 at 9:51 pm:
"No one seems to dislike Black or Fitzsimmonds" Did you really write that??? I don't know Ftiz as well, but have heard plenty of grumblings about him. Black on the other hand is widely disliked by many Loudoun Republicans. He has too many negatives. John Stirrup is the perfect candidate for this district, let's hope he gets in to win it.
John Paulson said on 14 May 2011 at 9:55 pm:
I wanted to weigh on behalf of Bob Fitzsimmonds because I know he's brought a lot of important Republican issues to the fore, like lowering taxes, traditional families and the right to life, and he's invested a lot of sincere time and talent in this campaign thus far, and at the last minute you get this John Stirrup sort of announcing and gauging the climate, like a Johnny come lately. Fitzsimmonds has worked so hard on the right issues. I have to question Stirrup's motives. Maybe a little self-interested?
Mr. Paulson:
I don't know who you are, but I have known John Stirrup (and his wife Heidi) for years. Heidi has been very vocal for years. Her husband will do a lot for big business corporations. If anyone DESERVES a seat in the Virginia Senate it's Stirrup.
Patty said on 15 May 2011 at 1:14 pm:
Stacey B said
"Her husband (John Stirrup) will do a lot for big business corporations."
You hit the nail on the head.
He sure did a lot for T-Moblie by supporting that monster cell tower in the middle of our neighborhood.
Yes, he is all for business even if it means trashing an entire neighborhood (except his own…Dominion Power).
John Paulson you have every right to be skeptical. You are correct in that Bob has worked on issues especially pro life and traditional marriage/families.
According to his constituents in Westgate area, John Stirrup DESERVES to be fired from his job as Gainesville Supervisor. That's what he deserves.
Interesting that some of those opposed to the cell tower got conveniently cut out of his district so they will not have a chance to vote him out come this election. Of course there are still some left who will do just that. Maybe that is why he is looking to run for senate.
I really didn't mean to start a fight. it's just that Bob Fitzsimmonds has done so much work preparing for this campaign. Then Stirrup, at the very last minute, decides he wants to jump in.
Anonymous said on 15 May 2011 at 3:09 pm:
Mr. Paulson, with all due respesct, Fitzsimmonds simply dosnt win.
If Fitzsimmonds really cared about the conservative cause he would give pause, do a little reflection, and realize that he just flat out dosnt appeal to the voters. Just get out of damn race and let us win this thing.
At least Dick Black and John Stirrup have won elections. They are just as conservative as Fitzsimmonds the difference is THEY CAN WIN.
I just don't see why Stirrup waited to the last minute. I admire Fitzsimmonds who's been in it from the start on principle.
It's a Republican District. Black does not lose primaries.
Animal Kingdom for show said on 16 May 2011 at 1:02 pm:
I think Stirrup wanted to wait to see where the boundaries of the district were to be drawn. Fitz, on the other hand, had announced he would run regardless of what district his residence was drawn in. It looks like his cul-de-sac was included in the new district by design.
I think what you meant to say was Stirrup was waiting for the boundary to be drawn around his residence.
Lovettsville Lady said on 16 May 2011 at 10:49 pm:
Dick Black seems to have a real head start on this district, plus over 80% of the voters live in Loudoun where Black is very well known. He's been running for a year and has a large organization in place. He has lots of support and is raising money. He will easily win the primary.
Loudoun Insider is not in the republican party, nor does he have any idea what is happening in Loudoun republican politics. He hates Dick Black and most of the other republican candidates in Loudoun. So I wouldn't give too much credence to what he says.
Lovettsville Lady said on 16 May 2011 at 10:54 pm:
Dick Black has to move to be in this district? If so, he'll moving within a few miles of his current house, but I think he already lives in the district. The maps have changed so much, I can't be sure of that. His support in Loudoun is widespread so a move of a couple of miles won't be of concern to the campaign, or voters.
Everyone is impressed with Stirrup, but he's got an uphill climb to make in roads into Black's territory. But I'll give him credit, he shows up at every republican event in Loudoun.
So Stirrup has been going to all the Republican meetings in Loudoun? This is false. No he hasn't. He just started doing this in the last couple weeks when they were redrawing the district boundary around his estate. But Stirrup has in fact lined up support from the likes of "Loudoun Insider" who is an extreme liberal who supports abortion. The more I hear, the more I love Fitzsimmonds.
That's shocking. Stirrup has lined up support from the likes of Loudoun Insider, who supports partial birth abortion. I guess he needs the votes. That's what opportunism does to you.
Lovettsville Lady said on 17 May 2011 at 1:23 pm:
Stirrup did not solicit the support of Loudoun Insider! I doubt he knows that he has it, nor would he want it. Loudoun Insider is not a republican and has ZERO influence over republican voters in Loudoun. If anything, he has a negative impact on republican voters. Republicans in Loudoun are more likely to vote AGAINST anyone Loudoun Insider supports. He is only popular among a handful of democrats who post on his blog.
Bruce Metcalf said on 17 May 2011 at 5:40 pm:
I am just saying it is clearly telling that Loudoun Insider is supporting Stirrup. This means Stirrup must be more of an establishment moderate, less of a threat to leftist policies.
Bruce Metcalf said on 17 May 2011 at 6:03 pm:
It is totally telling that Stirrup already got the support of Loudoun Insider. That means that Stirrup is not threat to the liberal left.
Loudoun Insider — a mouth piece for the extreme left — describes Stirrup is the "perfect candidate." Liberals are happy with Stirrup. He's their perfect candidate.
Bruce Metcalf said on 18 May 2011 at 8:54 am:
I can't believe BVBL and this editorial by "Jeff L" would support Stirrup in such a sneaky and underhanded manner. Stirrup is clearly the establishment moderate, masquerading as a conservative. Even Loudoun Insider — an extreme liberal — thinks Stirrup is perfect. He's the liberals' dream.
Greg L said on 18 May 2011 at 10:14 am:
And this is coming from someone who has been posting on this thread under six different identities, even to the point of having these sock puppet identities have conversations with each other. What a joke.
Nice way to make your side of the argument look like a collection of nutcases. If the hysterically bizarre anti-Stirrup rants weren't enough, we've got Mr. Multiple Personality Disorder doing the ranting.
Greg L is a nasty jerk. We've had at least 7 people come in here since you published your article, responding to your passive-aggressive tripe. I think everyone's on to you. I never thought I'd be thanking Loudoun Insider.
Greg L said on 18 May 2011 at 1:20 pm:
Don't make me start posting IP addresses, you fraud.
Patty said on 18 May 2011 at 2:20 pm:
Bruce or whoever you are, Greg is not a nasty jerk.
He let me post complaints about John Stirrup that he may or may not agree with. I truly thank Greg for that.
I also stand by my earlier posts. It saddens me to no end that the only asset of any value that my neighbors have is their home and for Stirrup to not only vote for that cell tower but heartily approve it in spite of the fact that only two people supported that tower (not sure if they actually lived near the proposed site) is in the words of one neighbor "stabbing us in the back."
Some of these neighbors had to use their homes to get loans to pay for cancer treatments of loved ones. Some had to use their homes to pay for assisted living care. Some had to use their homes to pay for home repairs. Some had to use their homes to send their kid to school. I could go on.
No one on the county staff could tell me about any cell tower that is located this close to homes. I don't know of any cell tower that is located this close to homes and I've seen plenty of them. Stirrup expressed concern about home values during the BOCS meeting when they approved the tax rate but he sure did NOT have any concern for home values in Westgate when he approved the cell tower.
Not only that, many who are affected by this cell tower were conveniently shifted into Nohe's and Covington's districts. It makes me wonder if the original 7 district map were approved if he would have deferred to Nohe. My gut feeling is no.
I surely would not want someone to represent my district at the state level who doesn't listen to his constituents and Stirrup has developed a track record for not listening to his constituents in the Westgate Sudley area.
John Puhze (aka Bruce Metcalf) said on 18 May 2011 at 7:36 pm:
This blog really does seem passive aggressive. Greg L subtley manipulates facts to push an particular opinion, which anyone is entitled to. But the fact is, Dick Black is head and shoulders above the other two fine gentlemen. Black is the author of some of Virginia's best legislation on economic development, jobs, basic rights and freedoms and the right to life. He is the author of the Rt 28 freeway legislative package that brought over $500M in transportation funds to northern Virginia, stimulating business at the same time… as massive flyovers were created to ease traffic congestion. He is a war hero, a tireless campaigner and a wonderful person with a great wife and family. He will do a world of good for the good people of Virginia 13th Senate District.
Greg L said on 18 May 2011 at 7:57 pm:
Fascinating. The above comment's IP address is registered to the Olathe Public Library in Lenexa, Kansas. People in Kansas are reading BVBL posts about Dick Black and commenting favorably on him? Or is this the same multiple personality troll who has been bashing everyone in their single-handed quest to pump up Dick Black?
Well, I suppose that's for readers to decide.
At any rate, I used to think pretty highly of Dick, even if my preferred candidate might be someone else. If this is representative of Dick however, and his pain in my bottom trolls are working overtime to waste my time and energy, maybe I ought to reevaluate that opinion. I have yet to see a decent man tolerate asshats, even if they're presumably serving his purpose. I have seen Democrats behave more honorably. Seriously.
Lovettsville Lady said on 18 May 2011 at 9:16 pm:
Loudoun Insider only supports Stirrup because he HATES Dick Black and hopes Stirrup can beat him. Loudoun Inciter wouldn't know Stirrup if he tripped over him. It's ALL about Inciter's hatred of Dick Black which goes back decades. No one cares about his little vendetta, other than him. Loudoun republicans think Inciter is a total nutcase and pay him no attention at all. Please try to ignore LI and his many trolls. That's what we do in Loudoun.
Loudoun Insider said on 19 May 2011 at 9:36 pm:
Wow, lots more LI obssession going on over here! I guess Lovettsville Lady needs to go somehwere since she can't shut the f up about me and has been banned from TC and NVTH now.
I do not hate Dick Black, I just find him unfot for public office and a terrible influence on the LCRC. A small gang of professional LI Haters doesn't like me, but they just don't not like me, they obssess over me day and night. It's pretty creepy.
I am in no way an extreme liberal, Greg l can attest to that, and I am in no way in favor of abortion. especially partial birth abortion. This is typical Black Brigade tactics - lying and rumor mongering, and in this new age, multiple identity single-user robo posts of the same theme, over and over and over again. Nice "Christians".
Lovettsville Lady said on 20 May 2011 at 3:03 am:
Yes, you banned me from your little blog, TC because I was having too much fun punching holes in your silly lies and distortions. Since I posted at NVTH today, it's obvious that I am not banned there, or anywhere else.
Half of Loudoun county are now "professional haters"?! Hahaha, you always crack me up. You may not the best liar in Loudoun, but you certainly are the most entertaining!
Loudoun Insider said on 21 May 2011 at 8:04 pm:
I am not a liar, LvL, although some people need to keep saying that over and over again because they don't like the truth I reveal. You were banned by Joe B and I for being incredibly annoying and flat out wrong most of the time. It's too tiring trying to correct you. You also make it a habit of saying too many times - sorry, but this its the last time I will coment here, then coming back a week or two later. You're facile, juvenile, and not worth listening to.
Joe Budzinski said on 21 May 2011 at 10:14 pm:
Lovettsville Lady has been banned from NVTH and will not be commenting there again, and if she did post there yesterday it's gone to the spam bucket. Just to set the record straight.
I can empathize with Greg L's comment above about being disappointed with some of Dick Black's supporters in Web discussions. I had not seen anything lately but there was some idiocy on one of the local newspaper sites a few months back. I think very highly of Dick Black, although I guess I understand the arguments of those who have problems with his faction in the LCRC. I just have no personal knowledge of the supposedly negative actions of that group. I think the Colonel is a knowledgeable, principled and decent man - and one who is owed a debt of honor for his military service.
Greg L said on 21 May 2011 at 10:58 pm:
I hope that in the future Black's supporters can rise to the same level of honorable behavior that Dick himself has shown in the past. I'd feel it would be terribly unfortunate if some overzealous cheerleaders managed to poison the well here.
This shouldn't be a contentious primary. Since it's something akin to the conservative political superbowl given the personalities involved the level of discussion about it should rise to a level that sets the standard. If it doesn't, I imagine it'll lead a lot of folks to think that despite a "conservative" label here this is nothing more than politics as usual.
Lovettsville Lady said on 22 May 2011 at 10:39 pm:
Only Loudoun Insider is trying to poison the well for Dick Black. Only LI and the other democrats care enough to constantly bash Dick Black. Fortunately for Dick, no one pays LI a bit of attention anymore. We won't have a primary, it will be a convention, and Dick will win easily. He's been working on it for a year or more. He has an army of support in Loudoun and Loudoun is over 80% of the district.
Ever notice how only liars need to constantly tell everyone that they aren't liars? who else does that?!
Loudoun Insider, I got three words for you, hook, line, sinker! You are so funny. Bless your heart, you fall for it every time. You're like Charlie Brown and the football!
Hope to see you tomorrow Greg!
Eric the 1/2 troll said on 23 May 2011 at 8:50 am:
"We won't have a primary, it will be a convention, and Dick will win easily."
This speaks volumes, doesn't it? Dick Black fears the Loudoun County electorate.
Loudoun Insider said on 23 May 2011 at 9:24 am:
Lovettsville Lady said on 23 May 2011 at 2:20 pm:
That's not nice to call your little democrat friend Eric an imbecile. Especially when the two of you agree on so much and he tries so hard to be supportive of you.
I forgot that Loudoun Insider also controls Joe's blog! My mistake! Poor Joe. He's gonna get covered in fleas, lying in that bed!
Eric, I'm hearing today that it may be a primary in the 13th because that's what LCRC leadership wants. They are THAT confident that Dick Black will win. He is the most well known candidate in the biggest part of the district. He'll win either way, and it's cheaper to have a primary.
Greg L said on 23 May 2011 at 3:02 pm:
Whatever group you're going to lump Joe at NovaTownHall into, you might as well include me in it also. In many years of blogging, I have yet to encounter any circumstance under which he and I have disagreed on anything.
Thanks for defining the lines so succinctly. It makes it far easier for me to figure out where I supposedly stand in the political quicksands of Loudoun County.
Loudoun Insider said on 23 May 2011 at 11:21 pm:
Greg, she has been banned at TC and NVTH now, where she would get destroyed in comments after whining about things incessantly, then say she would never comment there again, only of course to return to comment again a couple days or weeks later. I don't control NVTH, but Joe is a smart independent minded fellow who also got tired of her. She's a woman in her sixties with the mind of a 12 year old. Sorry you need to deal with the BS.
Lovettsville Lady said on 24 May 2011 at 12:28 am:
Hahaha, I'm banned because I was having too much fun and you couldn't take it!
Grow up, no matter how many times you try to "out" me, it never works! Did you have fun tonight with your ONE friend in the LCRC?! hahaha, you're such a hoot! You two standing at the bar, all alone, while the other 40 people in the room had fun together. Sucks to be you! lol
Greg knows me. Sorry!
Lovettsville Lady said on 24 May 2011 at 12:34 am:
If I was "destroyed" why did YOU need to ban me?! lol
Too bad the only person who will talk to you in Loudoun is someone who identifies himself as " "the Idiot". You two looked so lonely at the end of the bar by yourselves all evening while everyone else had fun around you. Tonight was so much fun, and it's not true that we were only laughing at you, we laughed about a lot of things! fun times with fun people!
Loudoun Insider said on 24 May 2011 at 10:01 am:
Such juveinle ramblings. Really quite unbelievable. I had tons of people talking with me all night long and had no desire to talk to you or your other imbecilic pals. Get a life, and please try to act your advanced age.
Lloyd the Idiot said on 24 May 2011 at 11:38 am:
Gee, LI, I didn't realize we were so popular that folks feel compelled to observe and report our every coming and going. I feel like Paris Hilton!
By the way, whats the over-under on how many more posts LvL will have here before she's banned?
Jacob said on 24 May 2011 at 1:48 pm:
This whole thing is pathetic.
Jacob said on 24 May 2011 at 1:50 pm:
I have stayed out of the way of the LI - LvL - BPM - SM - Loudoun Patriot scrum. It has not been in my estimate helpful to the conservative cause to get involved. I am beginning to wonder if it will ever end.
Jacob said on 24 May 2011 at 1:53 pm:
Lloyd, I am willing to bet GregL will not ban LvL here at BVBL. How is that?
Loudoun Insider said on 24 May 2011 at 8:44 pm:
It is pathetic, Jacob, please note who started the ridiculousness in this thread. Not me. And who is SM?
G.Stone said on 31 May 2011 at 1:48 pm:
Maany of you could screw up a free lunch. I am with Jacob on this, it is a cluster fox trot, one to be ignored.
I am excited to be supporting a great conservative, John Stirrup. I am a loudoun resident of 20 plus years and very active in the LCRC. I can assure members, voters and delegates of Loudoun that John Stirrup is the real deal. I have a great working realationship with John and will attest that he is a conservatives conservative. John is exactly what we need in Richmond and I for one will be working hard to get him there.
LI has a history of…well, if it ain't lies, ….it's MASSIVE misinformation.
Recently, he set in on Howie Lind putting a disclaimer on his e-mail announcements. LI attributed this to Dick Black's influence. People who actually are in the circles of information (and not standing outside with their noses pressed against the window trying to read lips) KNOW that this was due to a few of the blue-haired ladies that have been mis-informed that Ramadan is a practicing muslim and wraps himself in Sharia Law (both are lies). They demanded the Lind stop sending them announcements for Ramadan Events….and so Howie started identifying that he does the same announcement for any candidate.
Howie and I had a rough start, but he is a very positive force for the 10th, and I've told him so.
We can go back to a couple of other massive mis-information points that have been spread far and wide by the clueless…but why bother? He's simply not relevant anymore.
And the only folks who post at his rag anymore are clearly lefties.
As for John Stirrup? He's equally as conservative as either Col. Black or Bob Fitzsimmons. He's earned Cuccennelli's approval in the past, just as the other two have. He's probably the better choice, however…because he's actually been recently elected — and does not have any batty followers to drag his ticket down in front of voters.
Loudoun Insider said on 31 May 2011 at 5:06 pm:
Dear Lord, here he is again. His obssession with me knows no bounds.
Greg, I'm sorry, but we derive great pleasure from imagining LI on his computer, frantically perusing NUMEROUS blogs to find out who has mentioned what a fool he is THIS week. No wonder no work is getting done.
We affectionately refer to it as "follow the Ringleader". I suppose I'm it for today. Stay tuned, however, as it changes often.
As for LI: Son, if you ain't the lead dog, the view never changes.
Oh- Greg, Wilcox and Ramadan had a sit down …a "come to Jesus" moment, if you will… and I think they're cool now.
I still look back on your excellent piece here at BVBL as the best post regarding Ramadan that's ever been written.
anon said on 31 May 2011 at 6:55 pm:
Wow! I guess I am glad that we live in Prince William County. The PWCGOP is much more tactful in our disagreements.
Loudoun Insider said on 31 May 2011 at 7:03 pm:
What a dolt. I peruse a variety of blogs daily, including the always entertaining BVBL. This trained monkey simply amuses me with his constant obssession with me. His "we" is a little gang of people with an axe to grind against me because I am no longer part of their little clique. It's high school politics at best. Pathetic.
Like I said….Follow the Ringleader. Get busy. I've hit five more blogs today.See if you can find them all. There…made your evening.
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