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As for us grown ups, well as I said, I love it and never want it down from the cupboard. Ads quite likes it, however he is keen on having a TV day once a week. But then it will be there...menacingly sitting in the corner of the lounge room, calling us silently, messing with our mind whether its on or off. Quin will ask, I'll say no, Quin will cry. Who needs that? Anyway the month is not over yet and i suspect there will be some heated discussion about the issue.
Quin has already decided on next months challenge - no car and cargo bike only month. Hm, now that's a challenge!

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Altered spermatogenesis of death ligand gene deficient mice and the influence of phthalates in germ cell apoptosis and enhanced testicular cancer progression
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Testicular germ cell apoptosis is a process that begins in early development and continues in the adult testis. It is important during spermatogenesis for maintaining homeostasis of different types of germ cells. The number of sperm produced depends on the supportive capacity of surrounding Sertoli cells, which provide nutrition and an adaptive environment for growth and development of the germ cells. There are two major pathways that regulate germ cell apoptosis: extrinsic and intrinsic. We hypothesize that Sertoli cells use the extrinsic pathway to eliminate germ cells when exposed to phthalates, a common Sertoli cell toxicant. Death ligands, which are involved in the extrinsic pathway, were used in this research to test this hypothesis. Here, we demonstrate that: 1) the loss of FasL and TRAIL protein expression results in decreased production of mature spermatids in the adult testis, likely as a result of alterations in germ cell homeostatsis during the first wave of spermatogenesis. 2) The high baseline incidence of germ cell apoptosis in peripubertal FasL-/- and TRAIL-/- mice is correlated with increases in levels of TRAIL and FasL, respectively. 3) The decline in germ cell apoptosis observed after MEHP treatment in FasL-/- mice closely corresponds to the occurrence of increased levels of c-FLIP. 4) A more predominant role of FasL occurs in controlling the proper number of germ cells during the first wave of spermatogenesis in peri-pubertal mice. TRAIL is more critical for maintaining long-term homeostasis of the germ cell population in adult testis as well as in the reproductive function. 5) Several possible genes are involved in the altered spermatogenesis and development in the testis of gene-deficient mice. 6) Findings described in Chapter 6 indicate cellular mechanisms triggered by MEHP exposure that act to enhance tumor progression/metastasis in testicular embryonal carcinoma cells (NT2/D1). Taken together, these novel findings provide important mechanistic insights into the functional roles of FasL in the testis at distinct developmental periods and further indicate that FasL itself is required for the regulation of c-FLIP levels in the testis. Additionally, exposure to environmental toxicants, such as the phthalates, can enhance testicular cancer metastasis and invasion.


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Sometimes I look in the mirror and dont recognize the face looking back at me
its weird
its like I have never seen this image before
Sometimes I find comfort in the absurdity of it
and sometimes it scares me
as if early memory loss has set in
I see every morning as a new experience
and every new face in the mirror as an opportunity to redefine it
to relive an existence that never took place
and that may never come to fruition
Every day we are remade
well, externally
our essence is constant
but we have new opportunities every day
I know this because for the longest time I refused those opportunities
I shyed away from nurturing that face in the mirror.
I left her as an image
as this stranger that I said good morning to for those years
I became numb
and the only thing that created reaction was to see that unknown creature in the mirror
It took so long to embrace that face
to reawaken to my own strength
to feel pride
I have remarked on my change frequently in these writings.
My transcendence
my awakening of sorts.
That stranger saved me
She was always there
waiting for me to truly see her
as weird as all of this metaphor sounds-
I saved myself
We all do
we- our essence- our spirit- our passion
can salvage any "broken" aspect within ourselves.
We create our destiny
we choose our fate
I choose life
I choose the other side of the river


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Our Genealogy Consultant - Irene Hall
Irene Hall, a member of the N/N Society for nearly 20 years, has offered to be our current genealogy consultant. As well as researching her own family roots for some 20 years, she spent three years as our newsletter editor, and for 18 years has been a volunteer librarian at her local Latter Day Saints (LDS) Family History Center. Although much of her research has been in Scottish records, she is willing to offer help to you in your research whatever it might be. She may not be able to answer all your questions, but she may at least be able to make some suggestions as to where you might find what you need.
Before we process any genealogical requests you must be an active member of the Society. All information that is obtained by our Genealogist is a matter of public record and collected from public websites.
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So, being the execution speed demon that I am, I went ahead and compiled Hadoop 2.4.1 from source on 64-bit Linux. It was a rough ride!
I generally followed this guide but preferring to download and compile Snappy from source, and yum installing java-1.7.0-openjdk-devel(1). I Used RHEL7 64-bit(2).
After getting the prerequisites, the magic command to compile is:
mvn clean install -Pdist,native,src -DskipTests -Dtar -Dmaven.javadoc.skip=true -Drequire.snappy -Dcompile.native=true (3)
You'll find the binaries in <your hadoop src>/hadoop-dist/target. I checked access to native libraries by issuing hadoop checknative after exporting the appropriate environment variables (such as in .bashrc. Refer to a Hadoop setup guide).
Non-obvious solutions to difficulties:
(1). yum install java-1.7.0-openjdk won't do! yea openjD(evelopment)k-devel makes sense!
(2). Gave up with Ubuntu
(3). -Dcompile.native=true was responsible for including the native calls to snappy in libhadoop.so. I did not see this in any guide on building Hadoop! Also, my compile process ran out of memory making javadocs, so I skipped it with -Dmaven.javadoc.skip=true
On a personal note, I really got frustrated with trying different things out but I had a sense of satisfaction in the end. It took me 4 days to figure out the issues and I know a thing or two about Linux!


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Fitz Roy's West Face
Robert Gálfy, lames, Slovak Mountaineering Association
Translated by Tamara Koricanska
CZECHOSLOVAKIAN climbers led by Michal Orolin spent nearly two months from December 27, 1981 to February 17, 1982 on Fitz Roy, hoping to ascend the unclimbed west face. Bad weather plagued us throughout the whole of our stay. After four attempts, we reached the upper part of the face, but after two months we left for home in despair. (A.A.J., 1983, pages 210-211.)
Nine months later we headed back. Four of us had been with last year's expedition: Vladimír Petrík, Zdenek Brabec, Michal Orolin and I. Tibor Šurka was the team leader and Orolin was the climbing leader. The other members were Milan Hoholík and Dr. František Kele. Dr. Kele is a member of the Academy of Sciences and had his own research program in the area.
On December 3, we arrived at the well known Hostería beneath Fitz Roy. Our enthusiasm was cooled by the traditional weather—rain and wind—but only for a while. On December 5, we erected Base Camp at Piedra del Fraile. For a week we carried equipment over the Eléctrico Col to the basin on the North Fitz Roy Glacier below the Supercanaleta. On December 11 we spent the night there, but by morning wild winds had demolished our tents and we were glad to be back in Base Camp in the evening.
An alternative was imperative. On December 15 we dug a cave in the ice and snow below the Supercanaleta as a jumping-off place for the western face. From there it took forty minutes to reach the ridge running to the face where we joined the route we attempted on our last expedition. This eliminated 2300 feet of dangerous face below the ridge which we had climbed four times the year before. Although easy terrain, it was constantly threatened by falling rock. The new route was quicker and above all safer.
On December 17 we headed upwards in a drizzling rain over broken slabs and found ourselves under a huge comer. The ropes from the previous year's attempt were broken in many places. That day we returned to the cave to await better weather. On December 22 we set off for the face again. At a place 500 feet below the high point of last year's attempt, the weather suddenly turned bad and we had to retreat, arriving at the cave in the dark an hour before midnight. We decided on new tactics. In bad weather two climbers would always be in the cave so that they could start quickly when the weather changed for the better. The other climbers would simultaneously set out from Base Camp.
Now we are only four. Milan Hoholík has fallen ill during our last attempt.
At long last on December 28 it is for the first time clear and warm. After two nights in the cave, Zdeno Brabec and I get to the high point and stand below a small overhanging chimney. I put on my klettershoes and after several minutes of hard but good climbing, we are above it. It is late. After another rope-length, we rappel 650 feet to our hammock bivouac. That evening Vlado Petrík and Michal Orolin climb up to us. Having set off from Base Camp in the morning, at eleven o'clock they were at the cave and at nine P.M. we are all four in the bivouac: 5000 vertical feet to the cave and from there, 1500 vertical feet on the face!
We sleep beautifully in the night, but at dawn the wind starts and by seven o'clock it is snowing. I put on my kletts and Michal and I jümar to yesterday's high point in falling snow and light wind. From above the vertical crack we traverse 35 feet right. The wide crack demands bong-bongs, but I haven't any and must improvise. My fingers keep freezing. Finally I get a good stance although powdery snow showers down on me from above. I belay Michal above me. A piton pulls out and he pendulums into emptiness. We fix the rope and rappel. Vlado has a hot drink for us at the hammock bivouac. An hour later we continue downward and by evening are in the cave. It pours rain on the last day of the year from the morning on and we descend to Base Camp. We spend New Year's Eve in the company of good friends from Argentina and Italy.
On January 1 Vlado Petrík and I leave for the cave. The next morning we set off at four A.M. for the face, but we stop at the col since over Cerro Torre heavy clouds cover the sky. We return to the cave. At midday Michal and Zdeno arrive, not seeing the clouds in the west and thinking that we are on the face. In spite of the bad weather, Michal rightly decides to make the attempt. In the afternoon the weather clears. By evening we are in the bivouac where we slept during our last attempt. At six A.M. Vlado and I set off and in an hour are at our high point. Vlado takes the lead. He puts his boots in the pack and dons his kletts. I will haul his pack. Vlado fixes another two pitches. After several more rope-lengths we traverse right to miss a huge overhang. To secure our return, we have to fix a rope. Michal and Zdeno quickly climb up to us. We are working well together. Finally at six P.M. we reach the American route. The western face is climbed! We congratulate each other and prepare a drink on the ledges.
Above us there is a huge comer. Michal and Zdeno take the lead. There are pitons everywhere, each heading in a different direction. A lot of pegs with slings show us that the way back is hard going. We climb another three rope-lengths and then rappel back to the shelves to prepare the bivouac. During the night a strong wind starts to blow.
The morning is frosty but it is not snowing. There is still a strong wind and in the distance we can see the first clouds. Despite this, we decide to climb and I lead off. Already in the first pitch the fingers of my right hand get numb and stiff and I feel faint. Having climbed to the stance, I fix the rope and I feel terrible pain in my fingers. The wind strengthens. Vlado wants to take the lead, but the pain in my fingers subsides a little and so I climb on, finding the next rope-length not difficult. The chimney branches and I take the right fork. I like chimneys and I forget about my fingers. As Vlado removes pitons, the increasing wind catches one and wafts it fifteen feet up the crag. It is incredible how strong the wind can be!
A crash is heard. The rope has dislodged a rock which flies straight for Michal and Zdeno. It falls on a snow shelf above them, bounces and strikes Zdeno full force on the leg. He dangles in space, but the rope holds. We rappel to them. Zdeno is groaning. Rappelling with badly injured Zdeno takes until the evening. It is dark when Zdeno limps into the cave below the face. His swollen leg won't bend at the knee. The next day it took all day to descend to Base Camp. The situation is desperate. Milan is sick, Zdeno hurt; the weather is miserable and we must leave for home on January 18 at the latest.
On January 11 Michal Orolin, Vlado Petrík and I leave Base Camp for our last chance. The weather is still bad. There is strong wind and it is raining when we reach the cave. On January 12 it snows all day. On the 13th the weather is worse but at seven P.M. a rift in the clouds lets us, for the first time in a week, see the summit now plastered with a white apron of snow. Tomorrow we shall set out.
At 3:30 A.M. on January 14 our headlamps show us the way to the first fixed ropes. Cerro Torro is golden at sunrise. The sky is clear. Eight hours later we are at the end of the fixed ropes. Vlado leads, often delayed when he must go around many places, now ice-covered, which we had climbed during our last attempt. By seven P.M. we are on the American route where we meet three Japanese led by Kozunori Kurata from Tokyo. After a short rest Michal takes the lead. The Japanese follow. An hour before midnight we are on huge shelves, close to the ridge. We have been climbing for 20 hours!
Although close to the summit, I dare not think about it. Bad weather has driven us off the face eight times! Now the weather is good. Every few minutes I stare out at the sky from my sleeping bag to see whether it is clear or not.
A hard day awaits us. We set off at 6 A.M. After a while we reach the ridge. Michal leads, climbing without gloves and having to clear the ice out of the cracks. Vlado takes a spell in the lead so that Michal can warm his fingers. After long traverses, pendulums and rappels, we are finally at the col. We have the summit before us. All our equipment is left there. We rope onto one rope and take only crampons and ice axes. Just above the col we scale a strip of glassy ice. We see the Japanese below the col. They are climbing in the wrong direction. We shout at them and show them the right way. The easy terrain leads us to the summit ridge. At three P.M. we reach the highest point. We shout for joy. We spend half an hour on the summit, enjoying the beautiful scenery.
We meet the Japenese on the ridge. After five rappels we are at the bivouac site. In the distance, behind Cerro Torre, heavy clouds appear. A west wind is blowing. We continue, rappelling. At twilight we rappel down "our" west face. We want to get to the place where we have left our hammocks, but it is midnight before we are there. Everyone prepares for a short sleep. We are so tired that we fall asleep in no time and do not hear the raging wind.
In the morning we awaken completely soaked. The rain comes down in sheets. Almost immediately we continue rappelling on wet ropes. We remove the fixed ropes. Finally in the afternoon we are at the cave. Taking equipment from there, we descend to Base Camp completely soaked. On January 17 we leave Tierra del Fraile for the Hostería. There we meet Luis Fraga and Francisco Aguado from Spain. We had seen them on the east face of Adela.
In the morning we part with our friends and leave for Rio Gallegos. It is pouring. I wanted very much for the last day of our stay to be rainy. I don't know why. If it had been nice, I should certainly have been sorry that we couldn't climb some more. And we had to got used to such weather during our stay on Fitz Roy.
Capricious but beautiful Patagonia … we shall miss you!
Summary of Statistics:
Area: Patagonia, Argentina.
New Route: Fitz Roy, 3375 meters, 11,072 feet, via the west face, summit reached January 15, 1983 (Gálfy, Orolin, Petrík).
Personnel: Tibor Šurka, leader; Michal Orolin, climbing leader; Zdenek Brabec, Robert Gálfy, Milan Hoholík, Dr. František Kele, Vladimír Petrík.


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Philosophic History of American Environmentalism
Prof. Mark Fowler
Although Singer is an advocate for humane utilitarianism and Leopold is an advocate for the environmental ethic, they both believe decisions should be guided more by ethics than by economics. However, Leopold expands the definition of what a moral patient is to beyond just animals, while Singer restricts the definition of moral patient to individual animals. Leopold is concerned more about environmental systems, where Singer is more concerned about individuals. Since Singer wants to decrease pain in sentient animals, the current way we raise the animals we eat must be corrected. The way we treat these animals now is in line with the fact that we treat anything non-human as property, which both of these theorists have postulated. Although both Singer and Leopold would like to change the way we currently treat animals, Leopold is not against killing animals and in fact is in favor of hunting to control animal population sizes.
Singer is against this because he is against all animal pain; however, Singer is in favor of eliminating some predators as they do harm on other animals. In the 21st century both theorists would take a stance against factory farming. Leopold would be against factory farming because of the effects this farming method has on the environmental system (e.g. greenhouse gas production, runoff, antibiotic resistance, etc.). Singer would oppose using this method of farming purely because of the pain it would cause animals. Although Singer tends to focus more on individual animals and Leopold tends to focus more on the environment as a whole, both theorists want to change the way we think about our use of animals. The goal of this is to have us think about their suffering or how their use could have an...


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COUDERSPORT - Curwensville won the AML Title with a 26-14 win over Coudersport in the AML Title game Saturday night at Coudersport.
With the win, the Golden Tide (9-0) sew up the No. 1 seed in the District 9 Class A Playoffs and will get a first-week bye. Coudersport (8-1) will be the No. 3 seed and will host rival Smethport (6-3) at 7 p.m. Saturday night.
As it has been all season, Nate and Nick Sipes paced Curwensville. Nate ran 34 times for 172 yards and three touchdowns and Nick added 127 yards on 24 carries. Shawn Sopic ran nine times for 76 yards and a touchdown and passed for 55 yards.
Curwensville led 12-7 at halftime but Coudersport scored on a 2-yard David Babcock run in the third quarter to take a 14-12 lead. It is the first time Curwensville had trailed since losing 7-0 to Smethport early in the season opener. It is also the first tide the Golden Tide have trailed in the second half all season.
Coudersport's lead didn't last, as Nate Sipes scored on a 1-yard run with 40 seconds left in the third quarter to take a 20-14 lead.
Then with 5:47 left in the game, Nate Sipes scored on a 2-yard run making it 26-14.
Curwensville led 12-0 on a 1-yard Nate Sipes run and a 38-yard run by Sopic.
Coudersport got its first touchdown on a 44-yard halfback option pass from David Babcock to Mike Kehr.
John Gerhart was 8-for-18 passing for 159 yards to lead Coudersport with Mike Kehr making four catches for 127 yards and a touchdown. Rob Cavallari added four catches for 46 yards, and Babcock one for 42 yards. Babcock also ran seven times for 48 yards, while Jeremiah Wagner added eight runs for 42 yards.
NOTES - It is Curwensville second AML title The Golden Tide also won the title in 2000 with a 33-21 win over Port Allegany Curwensville lost the 2001 AML Title game to Smethport 27-14 It is the third straight year Coudersport has lost in the AML Title Game. In 2002 the Falcons fell to Kane 35-19 at home and last year they lost at Brockway 21-13 Those three games are the first three AML Title Games for Coudersport Smethport has won seven AML title since 1986.
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for an extra $5 off at your favorite quilt fabric shop????
Well, that's what they were offering if you came in today wearing your spring bonnet! Our first reaction? Are you kidding me? A spring bonnet? Yeah, sure!!! But hey, $5 is $5...or 2 fat quarters..or 1/2 yard of fabric.
So let me present...Kirsten's spring bonnet.
How do you like the cute little butterfly I stitched up using some scraps from Butterfly Fling by Me and My Sister for Moda? And the flowers are all attached to hair clips, cuz that's what they are, flower hair clips that Kirsten made for herself and Zoey. One of the flowers is clipped on to the butterfly to hold it in place and they are all clipped to the hatband ribbon. I just want to see if Spencer will leave the flowers and butterfly on the hat next time he wears it!
We forgot to take a picture until after we had already taken the flowers and butterfly off my hat (and it was outside in my truck), but it was a cute straw hat with a wide black ribbon that I got a few years ago in Hawaii. I've never worn it since Hawaii, but I just couldn't bear to part with it and today I was really glad I still had it.
So, what would we do for an extra $5 off our fabric purchase (which really means an extra $5 to spend at the fabric shop)? We would wear silly hats with flowers and a cloth butterfly clipped to the hat bands!!!!


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New Space
Exciting news in my life: I'm moving! Soon I'll have a functioning apartment and studio space based out of Gravesend Brooklyn - one of the oldest colonies in the United States, and the first to be founded by a woman. It'll be great to have such a strong place to grow my life and my work. Living so far away will also (hopefully) make me a much more intentional person...I've got a minimum 45 minute train ride to look forward to. Lots more day planning will be involved!
I have a few sweaters in the works that I can't wait to start on once I'm settled. I'm doing one for my friend Sharon in exchange for her branding my line, Strange Loop, and another for my soon to be ex-roommate Vicki who's making me a set of porcelain dinner plates for the new place. Trading is my favorite thing.
Process photos to come. Sharon's sweater is just waiting to be cast on. Soon!


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My job has me moving quite often. In fact I am now packing for my 15th time in 27 years. I have this packing thing down pretty good. The negative (might be positive for some. Lol) is that I become OCD for the first month of packing and then go crazy the last few weeks. Lol.
But, this said, there are some great ideas/tips that I've come across and/or invented to have a smoother move. Thought that I would share some ideas with y'all.
Let's start with the basics. Boxes vs. Containers
I'm literally split on this. I put all books and board games in boxes. The straight sides help keep them in shape. I also use boxes for my bulky plastic ware. Ie Tupperware, Rubbermaid.
Most everything else I now try using plastic. But, I've learned the hard/expensive way, to use heavy duty ones, only. And the smaller tough ones are stronger when piled high in a truck.
Whatever you're using, ALWAYS use the smallest one your item will fit into. Books, always go in the small boxes. Too heavy otherwise. Plasticware can go in a large box, since they'll be bulky, but light.
Now that you've chosen what box/container, how can you keep track of what is in it. Many people will write on the box with a permanent marker; I don't. I do use markers, but, like to not permanently mar a box/container.
There are Post Its that are mostly adhesive which work great on boxes and later can be peeled off, if needed. Do NOT use regular Post Its. You will probably need to go to an office supply store for these special Post Its; I do. They can be used on plastic containers, but, will need to be written on first, then use packing tape to hold it in place.
When I arrive at a new location, I hope to have help in unloading. With that in mind, I use stickers and colored duct tape. The red sticker, means heavy. I also use green and yellow, accordingly.
The duct tape color tells what room it should go into. In the new "home" I place a paper with the color duct tape on it at the entrance to it's corresponding room. That way anyone helping unload can put the correct box in the correct room.
This move, I'm trying something new. I've bought a box of mailing pouches and some index cards. I'm writing on the cards the basic info on the container/box. The pouches can remain on the containers from move to move and just change the inserted cards to reflect what's inside. Do NOT seal the pouch.
What about what's inside? Don't skimp on bubble wrap (sm. and lg.) nor packing paper.
Once you've wrapped things individually, fill the box as tightly as possible. Once it's filled, use crumpled packing paper to fill in any spaces.
Well, there is a lot involved in packing and moving. I hope these things I've learned, the hard way, will help you in your next move. Have fun?


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Thursday, 27 November 2014
Lot tour: Hospital, Version 2.0
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Carla, this is such a great back drop for all your stories to play out. It looks great! The open elevator looks just like when you are in a real hospital, but you don't usually catch it open in Sims 2 unless you have a tester or other sim about. You mentioned cutting down the size by a tile; I find that I tend to make my community lots too big to begin with many times. The cafeteria looks very institutional and hospital-like. I also loved your counselor's office in the other Sullivan, so I'm so glad to see it look similar. The staff breakroom looks great; that's not an area I thought about when building my Sims 2 hospital, but one where a lot might take place for sims that work there so I'm going to keep that in mind for future hospitals! The GP's office looks great and I can just picture Josie Clarke there! Having one child room and one general room is a great idea; I think I had to keep redecorating my hospital room that wasn't a birthing suite depending on what was going on.ReplyDeleteReplies
Glad you like it! I've had the birthing suite done for a while now and have used reception and the GP's office on the blog before but I'm excited to start doing some other kinds of scenes in here now. I've had a bit of drama between my doctors in the past (specifically Josie and Cara) and it's far more professional to confine that stuff to the break room. ;)Delete
So glad I'm not the only one with size issues with community lots! Mine are always way too big. Really just happy this lot is finally done!
Thanks for looking and commenting!
Ha, more professional to have drama in the break room!Delete
I guess no drama at all would be the most professional but some of my sims can't help themselves! ;)Delete
This is awesome! So much detail and so many cool pieces of cc to make it look realistic! I love the posters, they really add that extra bit of hospital-ness. lol ;) Great job, oh and I love the chopper on the rood too!ReplyDeleteReplies
I have to give so much credit to all the awesome CC makers. I think a lot of what makes this hospital what it is is the stuff I used, rather than any particular design talent of mine! I'm really happy with it.Delete
Glad you like the chopper! I can't remember if I have a helipad under it, now that I'm thinking about it. My last hospital had a helipad and no helicopter, lol!
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It's great!! If I were you, I wouldn't put a rug down in the children's play area. I just can't imagine a real hospital sporting rugs anywhere - they are too unhgyienic and need too much care and cleaning.ReplyDelete
I like the gift shop! Are you going to put a magazine rack there, too? So far, in every hospital I've ever been to, magazines were one of the most bought articles.Replies
You definitely have a point about the rugs! I think you're right. I've been thinking about it and I will probably experiment with some coloured tiles instead, just to brighten things up a little bit. A magazine rack would be a great addition too. The gift shop is quite small though, so I'll have to see if I can fit one in!Delete
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It's really nice, love your addition of a children's patient roomReplyDelete
It looks awesome! I really like the child patient room. And now I want to re-build my hospital OMG ;).ReplyDeleteReplies
Before I gave up on Sullivan 1.0, I was seriously reconsidering rebuilding that hospital, because I'd seen so many more awesome ones since I built it, lol. Looking at lot tours can be so dangerous! So glad you like mine. :)Delete
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- Anonymous30 November 2014 at 11:53
This looks great! Glad you got it finished, I'm sure that feels like a huge accomplishment! Looking forward to your medical staff breaking in the hospital. So much awesome!!ReplyDelete
At my real-life Ob/Gyn's office the exam chairs look normal but have stirrups that can sort of pull/flip out from the bottom part. So you can totally leave your regular chair if you want. :)ReplyDelete
(When you think about it, perma-stirrups would be kind of in the way. When I was pregnant 90% of the time I spent in the exam chair just involved listening to the baby's heartbeat, feeling for his position, measuring my belly, that sort of thing. No stirrups involved.)


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Today I made the cowries for the two native halters I was working on. They turned out great, and both will be put up for sale on MH$P.
The black halter:
And the red halter:
Neither of the halters is adjustable in length, but surprisingly they both fit on the PSA and Breyer PAM. Apparently their heads a pretty similar in size. Seeing the red halter on my PS Arab kind of makes me want to keep it…
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Rotary's Foundation Gets Attention in December
The Rotary Foundation is getting much attention all year in this, its 100th birthday – just like our District.
How did a small group of clubs end up creating one of the most effective, most efficient Foundations among the thousands of foundations across the world? The achievement is remarkable; one in which all Rotarians can take pride. It has funded projects up and down our District improving local communities' schools, parks, the environment, cultural institutions, public safety, and health care – just as it also been used by our clubs to make similar impacts in every corner of the globe. You heard only a few of the remarkable stories in the Governor's talk. There's more to come.
Our District's fundraising prowess is awesome. We contributed an average of $188 per member last year to the Annual Fund, 50% of which comes back to the District in three years for local projects. Much of the rest is held for our clubs' global projects. We're blessed by having members in most of our clubs who contribute far more than that, many being Paul Harris Society members giving $1000 each year. Many have put the Foundation in their wills, a few members each year contribute at levels of $10,000 or higher, and two generous District Rotarians have stepped up to become Arch Klumpf givers ($250,000 or higher).
Still, the money we raise is currently not large enough to fund all or most of the many local and international projects our District clubs would like to undertake. Many clubs do additional fundraising on their own for such projects. Recent surveys have found that clubs raise $4 in local fundraising for every dollar they give to the Rotary Foundation. But it sure is nice to leverage the big matches available when our club's proposal wins funding from a grant. The good news is that our clubs create big and bold projects and we win in competitions for funds. We're net winners compared to most other Districts.
We have the MAJOR NEED of raising still more money to fund all our clubs want to do. To help clubs raise money for both Foundation and their local club projects fund, the District copied a club's tactic and printed a "thermometers chart" for each club. The club president can visually show club members how they're progressing in fundraising for both the Foundation and the local projects fund. The visual makes clear that most clubs are fundraising for two different foundations.
For a club to raise funds effectively, the "ask" is a most important factor. The Foundation committee put a huge emphasis, while training Foundation chairs at the assemblies, on the importance of the one-on-one, face to face ask at the club level for a member's contribution to each fund. The Foundation Chair may need a partner, who used to doing such an "ask". The "ask" is most useful, of course, as the club year approaches its end; you can focus on the minority of members who have yet to reach the Rotary-suggested minimum of $100 a year, or even have given nothing. But the second-best time for an ask is as the calendar year ends; it allow the donor imminent tax deductibility for their generosity.
Our fundraising challenge remains the minority of our District Rotarians who have yet to become financially involved; they give nothing, or less than the $100 Sustaining Level donation to the Foundation Annual Fund each year. Or, they don't contribute to the club's local endowment or projects fund. Only a few clubs achieve 100% of members giving something each year. We need their money for both funds for our projects. I believe our clubs are failing these members by not helping entice them to get some "skin in game" so they can fully identify with Rotary and all its marvelous works locally and around the world.
A second challenge is to make sure all clubs get the chance to participate in Foundation projects. Our District has principally achieved this by encouraging club partnerships in pursuing grants. Thus, clubs lacking experienced grant-writers can join other clubs having those assets in launching projects. Most of our grants involve club partnership. Last year, our Foundation grants team initiated a new process of early review for grant proposals, to help ensure that the submitted club was "qualified" to receive a grant, and that the proposal had all the components required for success. That was not a guarantee of funding, but assured the grant would get more consideration in the competition. This current year, we created a new District committee that was prepared to help the few clubs that had not submitted a proposal in many years to do so – helping them if needed to design projects and prepare a proposal. All the clubs that had not submitted proposals in recent year declared, however, that they had found a member able to do the grant-writing or were alternatively not wanting to submit a proposal. This is information to celebrate, indeed.
There is further good news. In recent research undertaken for the District by Frank May of the Moraga club, it was revealed that almost all clubs have participated in a grant since the start of the current grants process 5-6 years back. Many have done so by partnerships, but the good majority have been the lead on at least one funded grant. There's less than a handful of clubs that have not so participated
Your Governor's Call to Action: Have you given to the Foundation and your local club projects fund in this Rotary year? If not, the end of 2016 is a wonderful time to start. Are you a regular donor? The 100-year celebration is a milestone worth a generous contribution. After all, successful marriages might require bigger gifts on birthdays and anniversaries ending in a zero, right? And this is the Grand Old Man's or Grand Old Lady's Centennial – a double zero. An ideal time to reach up and give a bigger gift. Move up to major donor or the new Harris Fellowship jewel, or take the easy route of a Legacy gift – put Rotary in your will. But act! Your local and global community depends on you.


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Eventually, I grew out of my baby face and the resemblance to Shirley Temple disappeared. Nevertheless, I feel like the connection between the two of us was what sparked my love for classic film, even if it took quite a few years before I realized it.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Shirley Temple Syndrome
Eventually, I grew out of my baby face and the resemblance to Shirley Temple disappeared. Nevertheless, I feel like the connection between the two of us was what sparked my love for classic film, even if it took quite a few years before I realized it.
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- C.K. Dexter Haven said...
I love your 1990s kid clothes! That's too funny! (this happens whenever you show cute kid pics of yourself in public forums such as this) ;)
I was called "Dennis the Menace" as a kid because of my blonde hair and cowlick in my hair. I also earned the nickname "Steve Martin" because of my alleged wit. When I bumped into an old friend recently, he called me Steve Martin, but he didn't know me as a kid; it was because my hair is so white nowadays! I hadn't been called that in many, many years. Oh, how the time flies...
- June 17, 2009 at 5:38 PM
- Kate Gabrielle said...
how cute :) I love that last picture especially!
I had Shirley Temple ringlets too! Is your hair still that curly? Mine turned wavy as I got older, though if I let it air dry I still get ringlets in the back..
- June 17, 2009 at 7:24 PM
- Raquelle said...
Oh I really love this post. I could see why people said you looked like Shirley Temple. And I can also see how that got annoying after a while too!
I love your personal posts by the way...
- June 17, 2009 at 9:28 PM
- Lotten said...
Very entertaining post! The resemblance is obvious!
Even though I still haven't watched a single Shirley Temple film for some reason (I always thought they were cheesy, but when I read more about them it seems like I was quite wrong), that wonderful clip made me really interested!
Am I the only one who thought that the young woman defending Shirley looks like Priscilla Presley?
- June 18, 2009 at 5:23 AM
- Genevieve said...
Dex: Haha thanks. I had some pretty sweet clothes back in the day : )
I'm sure it was just the hair that earned the "Denis the Menace" nickname, lol. That's funny about the Steve Martin nickname sticking around.
Kate: That last picture was my first grade school picture I think. I still have the ringlets, but they are definitely curlier than when I was little. I get my hair relaxed so its more manageable and not a fro! I'll give you some of my curliness so you dont just have it in the back : )
Raquelle: Yes, it definitely got very annoying after a while. Thanks so much! I wish my personal posts were as fabulous as yours though.
Lotten: I guess when I look back, there is a bit of a resemblance. I haven't seen many of her films myself, but I love that video. That girl kinda does look like Priscilla Presley! Weird!
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Human Rights Watch called for the immediate release of Akin Birdal, the former president of the Turkish Human Rights Association, who is once again behind bars.
Birdal's release from prison on health grounds in September 1999 was widely viewed as an attempt to avoid official embarrassment during the Istanbul OSCE Conference in November, and the European Union Helsinki Summit in December 1999.
"We are not only distressed that the Turkish government made this insincere gesture to international opinion, but that it is now compounding the farce but putting Birdal back in prison," said Holly Cartner, executive director of the Europe and Central Asia Division.
Birdal was imprisoned on June 3, 1999, for a speech he made three years earlier calling for "peace and understanding." On March 28, 2000, he was deemed to be in sufficiently good health to resume prison life and was returned to Ankara Central Closed Prison to serve the remainder of his twelve-month sentence. He was convicted for "inciting racial hatred" under article 312 of the Turkish Penal Code, which provides for sentences of up to three years for incitement to hatred on grounds of race or religion.
In advance of the Helsinki Summit, the Turkish government repeatedly gave assurances that it was firmly established on the road to reform. In January, after Turkey's E.U. candidacy was approved, the State Minister Responsible for Human Rights Mehmet Ali Irtemcelik announced a list of "short term aims" which included easing restrictions on free expression. Nothing, however, has been done. Akin Birdal, in undeniably fragile health after a near fatal shooting attack in 1998, is paying the price for the government's failure to keep its promises.
Of the various articles of the Turkish Penal Code used to inhibit debate in Turkey, the most commonly used is article 312. Convictions under article 312 lead to bans on participation in politics or civil society. Because of the conviction under article 312, Akin Birdal, under article 4 of the Law on Associations, was forced to resign not only his leadership of the Turkish Human Rights Association but also his membership. Under article 81 of the Law on Political Parties he may not stand for any political office nor join any political party during his lifetime.
.For politicians, a conviction under article 312 effectively means the end of public life and is therefore a powerful curb on ideas that are unwelcome to the state, such as the role in politics of ethnicity, religion or the military. Recep Tayyip Erdogan was stripped of his status as mayor of Istanbul for reading an inoffensive poem. Former education minister and leader of the Rebirth Party Hasan Celal Guzel, who was imprisoned under article 312 just five days after the E.U. summit, was also deprived of political rights for life and is being held at Ayas Closed Prison in Ankara. The former prime minister and leader of the Refah (Welfare) Party, Necmettin Erbakan, will be similarly excluded from politics if a sentence under article 312 is confirmed at appeal. He is already subject to a separate ban from politics as leader of a party closed down by the Constitutional Court.
Meanwhile, although a number of convictions under article 312 have already been found to contravene Article 10 of the European Convention in judgments against Turkey (including Ozturk v. Turkey 22479/93, 28/9/99; Ceylan v. Turkey 00023556/94, 8/07/1999; Incal v. Turkey 00022678/93, 9/6/98;), members of the Turkish judiciary and politicians still publicly voice their opposition to reform of the penal code. Yesterday, the chief prosecutor was reported as stating that article 312 should be retained unchanged as a bulwark against "separatism and religious reactionism" (Radikal, March 28, 2000). It seems likely that the most immovable obstacle in the way of reforming article 312 is the army, the eminence gris of Turkish politics. In 1999 the chief of general staff warned that article 312 should not be amended.


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Crocheted Beer Cozies
I have a secret, and it's one that could be detrimental to my marriage…but I'm spilling it anyway! This fall, my husband took up a new hobby and spent many hidden weekends making something for my birthday. I had no clue what he was making, but grew very curious as the weekends went by. My guess would have been something like woodworking or metal-smithing, interests I've heard him mention before. But as time went on, I knew it must be something small because his hiding spaces weren't very big. I also knew that it must not require much equipment because it was a project that he was taking to other's houses and easily working upon. I was completely baffled until the big day came.
The morning of my birthday, he could barely wait to give me his present. I was shocked when he pulled a little bag out from behind the couch. I reached in to pull out the object to find a crocheted scarf!!! It seriously took me over 15 minutes to believe that he had made it. My husband? Crocheting? I thought it sounded impossible. To think of all the hours he had spent learning how, and not to mention the teasing he endured from friends! My mother-in-law told me that one night she walked in and found him drinking beer and watching football while crocheting. When questioning him about the odd combination he said that he felt the need to "butch up."
Teasing aside, he's moved on to crocheting beer bottle cozies, which I then help him finish off with handmade appliques that feature witty sayings. They were a huge hit at Christmas! Now he's made a few for my Etsy store for Valentine's Day. What an awesome handmade gift for Valentine's Day – made by him, for him! Inspired by his wife's creative hobbies, my husband now has a way to be apart of my crafting time. I'm really proud that I have a husband who is compassionate and humble enough to learn a new skill that lets him express his love for me. Now we'll see if that love's still there after he finds out I spilled his secret!
Valentine Banner by Rhonna Designs
I saw this on Rhonna's blog and had to share! She made this Valentine's Day banner using a LOVE dingbat font by House of 3, the House of 3 Haute Paper Background Kit, and the Silhouette! Too cute.
Country Kitchen
Homemade Butters
My mother often goes on about some store-bought flavored butters that she enjoys. Upon viewing the ingredients, I was unhappy to find corn syrup solids and preservatives listed. So I decided to try mixing my own. I started by softening sticks of vegan Earth Balance butter. I whipped the butter and then split into two to make one garlic-herbed butter and one honey-spiced butter. For the garlic-herbed butter, I added:
- Garlic powder
- Mrs. Dash seasoning
- Basil
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
For the honey-spiced butter, I added:
- White sugar
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Nutmeg
- Salt
I didn't measure the ingredients, but would taste test then make adjustments. And boy did I eat a lot of bread! The flavors tone down over a day as they marry together. Since my mother-in-law's birthday was in a few days, and she just got a new bread machine, I decided to give her my first batch along with mixed dry ingredients for a bread recipe. The handmade gifts needed labels, so I placed the butters in pretty glass jars and finished with sticker labels. I placed the bread mix into a plastic zip bag then stapled a paper label across the top. The best part is that these butters can be used on so many other things besides bread. We already used the garlic-herbed butter on quartered potatoes. You could use the honey-spiced butter on sweet potatoes, pancakes, or oatmeal. The garlic butter would also be good for sauteing with vegetables or steaks.
Glowing Apple
I set my Macbook down this afternoon, and after it went into sleep mode I noticed the afternoon soon was shining in illuminating the Apple emblem on the top of the case. How cool, huh?
Flax Seed Pillows with Herbs
For Christmas, I made flax pillows out of Anna Maria Horner's Folksy Flannels collection. This was no easy task, mainly because I put in way too much effort. The eye pillows were easy to make, but I also made neck wraps, sinus pillows, and one wrist wrap. Each pillow had unique herbal contents. For the eye pillows, I added:
- Lavender
- Rose oil
- Chamomile flowers
- Marjoram
For the sinus pillows, I added:
- Eucalyptus
- Peppermint oil
- Tea tree oil
- Marjoram
For the neck wraps and wrist wrap, I added:
- PureHerbs Five Oils (eucalyptus, cajeput, mullein, peppermint, wintergreen – This is great for muscle reliefs as well as opening congested sinuses.)
- Yarrow
- Capsicum
The tips I can offer are to make sure that there are more flax seeds to other ingredients. I accidentally put too much lavender in my first pillow, causing it to be too light in weight. Also, I started by mixing any oils with the flax in a plastic bag a few days before sewing. Each day I would give it a shake and check the potency. Lastly, I would go the extra mile of making the herbal blends unique to your needs. I used healing herbs in the neck and wrist pillows based on the ailments of the individuals using them.
I ordered the lavender, flax seed, and dried herbs in bulk from Ameriherbs. Their prices and quality are great, but I ordered way too many ingredients. Their products come in 1lb increments, and I often only used a couple tablespoons of some of the herbs. Also, some of the herbs I ordered were to potent to use, such as the valerian root. That stuff did not smell very well! It's a shame, because it really relaxes you and would have been good in the eye pillows. Of course, I finished the pillows with handmade labels that included instructions for freezing, heating, and use.
Next, I'm going to make myself one that is stomach-shaped for menstrual cramps with a sash to tie around my waste. Subtle, no. But convenient? Definitely! And so stinkin' cute in the folksy flannels!
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I've been crafting. To see how-to instructions, visit this previous post. To buy it, visit my Etsy store. Happy crafting!
Whole Wheat Pitas from Scratch
Inspired by Food Network, last night we had homemade pitas! I started with a whole-wheat pita recipe made in the KitchenAid. First, you must know how horrible I am when it comes to baking or dough. The fact that they came out edible is a miracle! Next time I will roll them thinner, bake them for a shorter amount of time, and add more seasoning because they came out a little too crispy and a bit overwhelming in taste. But they were beautiful with their raising pockets of air!
For the chicken souvlaki, I marinated it using a recipe from Sandra Lee. This also included a recipe for Tzatziki sauce that came out great. Overall, this turned out to be a great, fun dinner, made from scratch.
Lakeside Snow
There's nothing more beautiful than when it snows here at the lake. The birds love it, the lake freezes over, and the kids get to sled on the dam. Needless to say, I'll be drinking a lot of cocoa!


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Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Ret)
Branches: Military Intelligence, Infantry
Retirement Date: July 31, 1984
Number of Years of Service: 22
Wife's Name: Barbara; Children: 3; Grandchildren: 10; Great Grandchildren: 4
City and State: Lorton, Virginia
Awards: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Presidential Unit Citation (Army), General Staff Identification Badge, Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Meritorious Service Medal (1OLC), Bronze Star Medal.
Civilian /Military Schools and Degrees: BS – Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina; MBIS – Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia; Infantry Officer Candidate School, Intelligence Research Officer Course, MI Officer Advanced Courses, National Security Management Course, Command and General Staff College.
Summary of Assignments: Pre-OCS: Medic, 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg, North Carolina & 8th Special Forces Group, Fort Gulick, Panama. Post-OCS: XO, HHC, 8th SFG, Panama; XO, A-Team (A-108) & Mike Force Company Commander, 5th SFG (I Corps, Vietnam); Company Commander, Army Training Center- Fort Bragg, North Carolina; MI Basic Course, Fort Holabird, Maryland; Commander, Pittsburgh Field Office (109th MI Group); MACV Team 42 (Phoenix Program – II Corps, Binh Ding Province, RVN); MI Advance Course, Fort Huachuca, Arizona; Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia – Master's degree; Information Systems Officer, Army Transportation Center & School, Fort Eustis, Virginia; SSO Detachment, Germany (XO, Heidelburg & CO, Field Station Augsburg); Senior Systems Analyst, Army Concepts Analysis Agency, Bethesda, Maryland; Information Management Officer, ACSI, Pentagon
Jobs/Profession following military: Knowledge Engineer, GE Aerospace Division; President, Graphic Printing Company; Director of Marketing, Defense Contractor; Senior Management Analyst, US Department of Education; Consultant, US Department of Education
Current hobbies/interests: Hunting, Fishing, Golf; Church and Community Services Volunteer


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Thanks to those who responded to my question about what machine to buy. As soon as I saw the Bailey 13 I knew it was perfect for my needs! I have never spent that much money on something just for my pleasure!
It will be shipped from New York, so I will get it in about a week! That will give me time to finish up some sewing I need to do, cause I know once I get it here I will have to get aquainted with my present to myself. I am a happy camper!!


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There's a new tool in the fight against the nation's raging opioid epidemic.
The FDA on Thursday approved an implantable version of the drug buprenorphine, which staves off opioid cravings. Labels for the new device are rolling off printing devices today, and trainings begin Saturday for doctors who want to learn to insert the four matchstick size rods into patients.
The implant, called Probuphine, is expected to be available by the end of June.
"This is just the starting point for us to continue to fight for the cause of patients with opioid addiction," said Braeburn Pharmaceuticals CEO Behshad Sheldon.
But one day after the FDA approved this first long-acting delivery method for buprenorphine, debate continues about how effective the implant will be and whether insurers will cover it.
A Game Changer … Or Set Up For Failure?
The head of the National Institute on Drug Abuse calls the new implant a game-changer because it will help addiction patients stay on their meds while their brain circuits recover from the ravages of drug use. And addiction experts say it will be much harder for patients prescribed the implant to sell their medication on the street, which is a problem for addiction patients prescribed pills.
"I think it's fantastic news," said Dr. Sarah Wakeman, medical director of the Substance Use Disorder Initiative at Massachusetts General Hospital. "We need as many tools in the toolbox as possible to deal with the opioid epidemic."


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Also Known as Sayaji Sarovar, It is an earthen dam that was built early 20th century by the then ruler of Vadodara, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Its main aim was to provide water to the residents of Vadodara. Although the population of Baroda at that time was 100,000 it was the ruler's vision to build the reservoir 3 times larger. This reservoir has the ability to attend to the water requirements of about 300,000 people residing in the eastern parts of the city. Its construction was started in 1885 & completed in 1890.
On 8 January 1885, the Construction work of the Sayaji Sarovar at Ajwa began, which later supplied drinking water to Vadodara (Baroda). The ceremony was performed by Lady Watson, wife of Resident Watson.
The dam is about 5 km long. It can store water to the height of 211 feet above the sea level (its overflow level). The floor of the reservoir is at around 196 feet. It is connected to the Vishwamitri river which flows through the city of Baroda, so that excess water in event of floods is dispatched to this river. The reservoir has 64 gates.
The engineer of the dam was Jagannath Sadashiva Hate, also known as Shri Jagannath Sadashivji. When the reservoir is full, it is supposed to have a catchment area of something close to 195 square kilometers.
Adjacent to the dam are the famous Ajwa gardens also called as Vrindavan Garden, which are an adaptation of the famous Vrindavan gardens located in Mysore. It is very famous especially in the evenings for its coloured fountains and a musical fountain.
There has been proposals to move the animals of zoo in Baroda to this garden, to provide them a more healty and pollution free environment to live in, since the zoo in Vadodara is located almost at the heart of the city.


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International bankers and footballers who want to extend their stay in Britain are to be offered a £15,000 premium visa renewal service as part of a massive increase in immigration fees announced by the Home Office.
Ministers are also almost doubling the fees for migrants who apply to bring elderly parents from abroad to live with them to more than £1,900 and are to introduce a separate 10% charge for every child.
The immigration minister, Phil Woolas, justified the sharp increase in immigration and nationality fees to be introduced in April, saying it was only fair that those who benefited from using the immigration system should help fund it.
The £15,000 "premium service" available for the super-rich will enable them to avoid the repeated delays and humiliations that have become routine for UK visa and nationality applicants.
The UK Border Agency is offering to visit highly skilled migrants at their office or home and to sort out their immigration papers, including taking a new "biometric" photograph and fingerprints and, crucially, providing an on-the-spot decision.
The Home Office admits that the premium £15,000 price tag is far in excess of the £1,982 cost of providing the "mobile biometric enrolment and case-working" service. Fifty appointments will be made available in the first 12 months from this April as part of a pilot scheme to test the revenue-raising potential.
Meanwhile, the basic cost of a visa for migrants applying to settle in the UK will increase from £585 to £644. For those already in Britain, the cost of applying for indefinite leave to remain will rise from £820 to £840, and for applying to become a British citizen will increase from £640 to £655.
But this is accompanied by sharp increases in fees for those who apply for a settlement visa for a dependant relative – usually an elderly parent – to come to Britain from £585 to £1,680. Fees for an application for indefinite leave to remain for a dependant relative already in Britain will rise to £1,930 for personal callers to the passport office.
A 10% charge on all immigration and nationality fees is also to be introduced for each child of a migrant who is already in Britain who wants to extend their family's stay. A Home Office spokesman said this was to reflect the fact that each individual "brings a processing cost to us". He added that the rise to nearly £2,000 to bring an elderly dependant relative to Britain reflected the greater use of health and social services made by older people.
Woolas said the fees were set above the cost of providing the service so that revenue could be generated to pay the costs of the new points-based immigration system and introduction of identity cards for foreign nationals. For some categories the fee includes a £50 contribution to the new migration impacts fund.
The increase in fees for some categories of migrant comes after a year in which thousands of people, particularly in Pakistan, have been hit by delays in visa applications to Britain.
A Pakistani rock star, Mekaal Hasan, was forced to cancel a business trip because of the delays. He said the visa fee was non-refundable if the application was turned down and already ridiculously priced.


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We're starting early, I know – but with Christmas Day a Sunday we wanted to reach everyone before they left their work and email behind to enjoy family and friends.
The sale runs from Dec 23, 2016 to Jan 2, 2017. More than 450 items are on all – all yardage, pre-cuts, jelly rolls, fat quarter bundles, layer cakes, charm packs — anything in the BATIK category.
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There will be a cold and frosty start to Sunday with some sunshine.
A band of cloud will edge in from the north through the afternoon bringing some sleet and snow. Maximum Temperature 3C.
Tonight there will be a further spell of sleet and snow likely late evening into the early hours of Monday. Minimum Temperature -5C.
Tomorrow there will be early sleet and snow which will gradually clear to leave a dry afternoon with some sunshine.
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In office for only six months, Maine has disappointed. He has failed to honour important media interviews, failed his comrades by absenting himself from important league meetings, uttered some of the most idiotic statements on behalf of the league. On Sunday, in Soshanguve, Gauteng, he came out firing on all cylinders to defend the embattled Gupta family.
Embarassed by the idiotic pronouncements of their leader, some of the ANC Youth Leaguers in the Soshanguve rally acted disruptively and booed their leader. This is strange since it is the same league members who elected him president only six months ago. One does not have be a rocket scientist to realise that this young old man was imposed on the league by his handlers – the ANC premier league. The president of the league does not stop singing praises to his mentor and benefactor, Supra Mahumapelo, chairman of the ANC in Northwest and Premier of the province, and a key member of the league.
Analysts agree that the Gupta family and the premier league are good friends. The media has long exposed the relationship between the ANC provincial barons and the wealthy family. Who does not know how the premier league captured both the ANC Youth League and the women's arm, the ANCWL. Political analysts even go further to opine that the ANC's biggest province, KwaZulu Natal, has fallen to the premier league with the triumph of Sihle Zikalala over Senzo Mchunu. It is only a matter of time before Zikalala takes over the Premiership of KZN and takes his rightful place in the premier league.
Now, does Maine have a relationship with the Guptas? It is obviously difficult, for now, to confirm this relationship. However, the manner in which he has come out in defence of the Guptas suggests the "militant"leader is already in the Gupta pocket. It is really politically unthinkable for a Youth League leader to suddenly come to the defence of an embattled capitalist family. What has this got to do with the league? If Maine and his colleagues in the leadership of the Youth League are captive to the Guptas, then the future of the league is bleak indeed. It appears like the knives are already out for the former Northwest MEC.
What makes Maine very vulnerable is the fact he had to resign from his high paying and influential position as a provincial minister to take a position of a low paying president of the Youth League and this must have serious consequences for his lifestyle, especially because of his appetite and life of bling that he is used to. Surely someone must do something about his sudden shortfall when he left his position as MEC. The Guptas are always on the prowl to capture influential politicians in need of cash. Soon, and very soon, the truth will out.


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Start of another year – perfect time to take a moment, look back and take stock of the year that passed.
I must admit that the content added to this blog over the last twelve months reflects quite accurately what was going on in my wargaming 'life' in 2013 – not all that much. My resurgence of interest in modelling hobby meant that a lot of time that previously would have been dedicated to painting figures and making new terrain was diverged to putting together plastic aircraft models and having fun with the airbrush. In a sense, my return to this introvert cousin of tabletop wargaming reflects rather depressing trend in 'wargaming' scene available to me in this dark geographical corner of our hobby – with each passing year, fewer and fewer of my friends remain genuinely interested. Therefore, it's getting harder and harder to put together a game with more than two participants. This fact is also reflected in both the number and type of games I've had opportunity to enjoy in 2013 – with the exception of Shiloh scenario that I put together last month, vast majority of the games were small affairs, skirmishes and tentative ruleset tests.
Highlights of 2013? In individual game terms, definitely the Shiloh Church scenario – as already observed, it doesn't have very much competition in respect of 'meatiness'. But I think that the real 'winner' of 2013 is 'Dux Britanniarum' and the campaign that's still ongoing between me and H. Had it not been for H.'s prolonged absence from wargaming, enforced on him by circumstances beyond his control, I am pretty sure that reports of our 'Dux Britanniarum' games would be the main feature of 2013 on this blog.
Another campaign, based on scenario booklet 'Raid on St. Michel' is still fighting to get of the ground. L. is not convinced that 'Black Powder' is the best ruleset for games with limited number of regiments, and so the curse of the eternal search for 'Holy Grail' may have sunk yet another project before it even got an honest chance. Suck…
Over the course of the year, I've also had opportunity to test a couple of currently popular rulesets. The ad hoc test of 'Impetus' with H. gave me a taste for more and woke again my hope that I my by now rather substantial Greek hoplite 15mm army will at last have opportunity to prove itself in a game!
My first taste of 'Black Powder' didn't immediately win me over, but I do recognize the appeal its of easy-going and 'loose' format.
Another of Warlord Games offerings previously unfamiliar to me – 'Bolt Action' – did make a much deeper impact on me. As a result of the test game with that ruleset, I even even dug up my 20mm Yanks and late WWII Germans that have been stashed away in their boxes ever since my 'Arc Of Fire' Normandy project failed to get of the ground all those years ago. I wouldn't be surprised if those minis will have their 'Bolt Action'-day on my table top in not too distant future.
OK, so what's the painting tally for 2013? Ah yes… with all these plastic model kits lately claiming majority of the my leisure time, the output on that front can hardly be regarded as impressive. 9 cows, couple of buildings and odd terrain bits and pieces is all I can list in new additions section for 28mm department. My 15mm ancient Greeks received reinforcements in form of second 32 figures unit of Spartans, hurray for them. My 6mm Confederates took the most substantial part of 2013 year's painting effort – five or six regiments, shedload of skirmishers and ridiculous amount of artillery pieces, all in all perhaps 200+ new minis.
My most focused effort on a new project of 2013 – fielding adequate forces for 'Charile Don't Surf' from Too Fat Lardies – has so far generated a full U.S. infantry company (67 figures) and an embryo of 7 figures for VC Local Force. Work on that project continues and I hope to be able to put together first scenario in a couple of months.
So what about 2014? Well… at the moment I believe that this year will be spent under a sign of consolidation. Vietnam project remains my main priority. Next in the pipeline? If 'Bolt Action' gains my favour, some of those still unpainted 20mm WWII figures may find their way onto my painting table and I would also have to start working on some additional terrain features. Meters and meters of boccage again, oh my… Also, I haven't forgotten about my Napoleonic project – literally thousands of 6mm minis are waiting for my attention and the French did suffer from complete lack of cavalry in that January clash at Ekmuhl. Last, but not least, I would like to be able to play 'Dux' at my convenience, so a 'quick' recruitment of suitable Saxon force isn't entirely out of the question.


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I just returned from my first camping trip in, oh....say... 10 years?
The last time I went camping, I was with Diane, and we ate well, but spent both nights sleeping in a jeep because the first night it rained and we had a tent full of water, and the second night because we had left food in the tent and it was full of ants.
To see the rest of the pics from this trip, go here.
Dev and I left Alamosa around 5:30 Friday afternoon, anticipating the fun that awaited us in South Fork. We had decided to go to a forest service campground between South Fork and Creede. I believe the name of it is Palisades.
So much cheaper than a hotel.....$16 per site per night! And it was so beautiful. For apartment dwellers, it was a much needed respite from the loud music of our daily lives. Had it not been for the sound of the generator powering the HUGE HULKING HOLIDAY INN ON WHEELS next to us, all we could hear was the rushing of the mighty Rio Grande River. Thank god they didn't run in all the time.
It began raining just as we drove into South Fork. We found the campground, staked out our spot right next to the river, and sat in the truck, waiting for the rain to stop. 6 games of Uno later, it was getting dark and the rain was still coming down. Dev decided we couldn't wait any longer, so we got out and pitched our little tent by the river....
We were both starving, so we lit the gas lantern and made sandwiches out of the cooler while sitting under a huge tree, which proved to be our only refuge from the rain. After dinner, we retired to the tent to listen to the storm. To me, that's one of my favorite things about this trip...lying in the tent, listening to the thunder and the rain drops hitting the top of the tent. For some reason, even the voices in my head are more peaceful when I'm out in the woods. And I'm glad to say that our new tent from REI is waterproof. It would have been an ugly trip if the tent had leaked
Saturday morning we got up bright and early. I thought it was a bit strange that there were no birds singing. I expected to hear quite a cacophany of wildlife. Apparently in Colorado, the wildlife likes to sleep in on the weekends as well.
We were both starving, so I pulled out the home-made buttermilk pancake batter I made before we left Alamosa and Dev lit the campstove for me. I burned the bejesus out of the first couple, but the rest came out ok.
Dev also put some water on to heat up so we could wash our faces. I had forgotten about that part. Somehow I was thinking there would be a bath house.....but there wasn't. It did have a restroom, if you consider a hut built over a huge plastic pan of waste and chemicals a restroom. Next time I'll take pics so you can judge for yourself.
While we were eating breakfast, I noticed this huge blue bird (which I correctly identified as a bluejay) sitting in the tree right near our table. This bird was really big. I named him "Fatbird." He hung out at the site the whole time we were there. I was able to identify him because in the girls' "restroom," there was a poster of all different kinds of wild birds in the area. Dev told me the boys' had pics of animals. I didn't look, though. Our campsite was also frequented by a cute little chipmunk. He didn't get a name. I got a pretty good look at him with the binoculars, but no pic. Maybe next time.
Our spot was really nice. It was right along the river (Dev got 3 chances to fish), and it had 2 big, beautiful trees. Next time we are going to bring a hammock! There are lots of things we will bring next time that we didn't have this time- warmer clothes and better food, chief among them.
I had a great time on this camping trip. I can't wait til we get to go out again, especially since I will be better prepared. Oh- and I'll take more pics as well!


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Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle (R) on Friday announced his campaign for governor, "because it's time we had a government that talks less, listens more, and gets things done for our people. … I'm running for governor because I'm ready to lead that fight."
Battle, in an introductory video: "We're not just in a battle for Alabama's values, we're in a battle for Alabama's future. … I'm running for governor because I know our political insiders have talked enough." (release)
"The conservative Republican will participate in the Republican primary, relying on his successful experiences as mayor and as a small-business owner." (Yellowhammer News)
BYRNE BOOK. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-01) said Tuesday he "can't imagine making a decision" on a possible run for governor "before the end of the summer. If I make a decision before then it may very well be that I don't want to do it."
Byrne: "It's not something I'm chomping at the bit to do. But there's some people who have asked me to look at those things, and I'll look at them."
Byrne: "When I ran for governor in Alabama in 2009, 2010, we started in late-May, early June of the year before. And I thought that was too much. I think that was more harmful than helpful. So I think the governor's race will start after this [special Senate] election, at least the Republican part of this election's over in September." (Hotline reporting)


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