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The first part of this thesis describes an improved synthetic route to hybrid (hydroquinone-Schiff base)cobalt catalysts. Preparation of the 5-(2,5-hydroxyphenyl)salicylaldehyde building block was improved by altering the protective groups of the hydroquinone (HQ) starting material. Both protection and deprotection could be carried out under mild conditions, resulting in high yields. By optimizing the reaction conditions of the Suzuki cross-coupling, an efficient and inexpensive synthetic route with a good overall yield was developed.
The second part describes the use of the hybrid catalyst as an electron transfer mediator (ETM) in the palladium-catalyzed aerobic carbocyclization of enallenes. By covalently linking the HQ to the cobalt Schiff-base complex the reaction proceeded at lower temperatures with a five-fold increase of the reaction rate compared to the previously reported system.
The third part describes the application of the hybrid catalyst in the biomimetic aerobic oxidation of secondary alcohols. Due to the efficiency of the intramolecular electron transfer, the hybrid catalyst allowed for a lower catalytic loading and milder reaction conditions compared to the previous separate-component system. Benzylic alcohols as well as aliphatic alcohols were oxidized to the corresponding ketones in excellent yield and selectivity using this methodology.
The fourth part describes the synthesis and characterization of highly dispersed palladium nanoparticles supported on aminopropyl-modified siliceous mesocellular foam. The Pd nanocatalyst showed excellent activity for the aerobic oxidation of a wide variety of alcohols under air atmosphere. Moreover, the catalyst can be recycled several times without any decrease in activity or leaching of the metal into solution.
Finally, the fifth part describes the application of the Pd nanocatalyst in transfer hydrogenations and Suzuki coupling reactions. The catalyst was found to be highly efficient for both transformations, resulting in chemoselective reduction of various alkenes as well as coupling of a variety of aryl halides with various boronic acids in excellent yields. Performing the latter reaction under microwave irradiation significantly increased the reaction rate, compared to conventional heating. However, no significant increase in reaction rate was observed for the transfer hydrogenations, under microwave heating.
At the time of the doctoral defense, the following papers were unpublished and had a status as follows: Paper 4: Submitted. Paper 5: Manuscript.
Hybrid catalysts A and B have recently been found to efficiently transfer electrons from a metal catalyst to molecular oxygen in biomimetic oxidations. In the present work hybrid catalysts A and B were synthesized in high yield from inexpensive starting materials. The key step is an efficient Suzuki cross-coupling, which allows the use of unprotected aldehyde 5. The new synthesis of the title hybrid catalysts is easy to carry out and can be scaled up.
Biomimetic aerobic oxidation of secondary alcohols has been performed using hybrid catalyst 1 and Shvo's catalyst 2. This combination allows mild reaction conditions and low catalytic loading, due to the efficiency of intramolecular electron transfer. By this method a wide range of different alcohols have been converted into their corresponding ketones. Oxidation of benzylic as well as aliphatic, electron-rich, electron-deficient and sterically hindered alcohols could be oxidized in excellent yield and selectivity. Oxidation of (S)-1-phenyl-ethanol showed that no racemization occurred during the course of the reaction, indicating that the hydride 2b adds to the quinone much faster than it re-adds to the ketone product. The kinetic deuterium isotope effect of the oxidation was determined by the use of 1-phenylethanol (3a) and 1-deuterio-1-phenylethanol (3a-d1) in parallel and competitive manner, which gave the same isotope effect within experimental error (k(H)/k(D) approximate to 2.8). This indicates that there is no strong coordination of the substrate to the catalyst.
The applications of a heterogeneous Pd0-AmP-MCF nanoparticle catalyst in Suzuki cross-coupling reactions and transfer hydrogenations of alkenes are described. The catalyst was highly efficient for both transformations, resulting in 1)coupling of a wide range of aryl halides with various boronic acids in high yields and 2)chemoselective reduction of a variety of alkenes with the use of 1-methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene as hydrogen donor. Moreover, the catalyst can be recycled several times without any significant decrease in activity or leaching of metal into solution, making the protocol economical and environmentally friendly. In the case of the Suzuki cross-coupling, a 15-fold increase in reaction rate was observed if the reaction was performed under microwave irradiation compared to conventional heating in an oil bath.


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Honorary pavilion at Jones Family Farm nearly completed
The finishing touches to a pavilion dedicated to the late Philip Hubbell Jones at Jones Family Farm will be made in spring 2018.
"We will do a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony next spring with a plaque honoring Philip," said Harbinson while admiring the structure that neighbors the farm's winery. "To see it completed and have it in use is very exciting.", Harbinson said the pavilion was recently put to use for the first time when it was the location used for a private family gathering.
"If he were to appear right now I think that he would be well-pleased and gratified," said Harbinson. "It really is special."
Composed of eastern white pine, white cedar, and solid black walnut, all of the trees used were planted by Jones himself, according to Harbinson.
"Everything you see here, except for the pegs, came from a tree that Phillip planted," said Harbinson. "It really is art."
The pegs used were not planted by Jones but were made from trees grown on the farm.
A man named Steve Strong has a sawmill in eastern Connecticut, created the design, and cut the timber before assembling the pavilion with the help of his team.
"He's a master craftsman for sure," said Harbinson.
Lights are not installed yet, but will illuminate the stone wall that surrounds the backside of the pavilion. Running through inside of the stonewall, and also a new addition to the farm, a water fixture now decorates the area that Harbinson said will be used for the farm's cooking classes and wine tastings.
"When we did the terrace two years ago there was discussion of building a water feature later, but when the pavilion was added we felt this was a perfect spot to build it," said Harbinson. "Not only is this addition beautiful, but it will give us some more flexibility with activities we host."

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Skiing that's gone to the dogs / A good workout, 'skijoring' has ancient tradition
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Before skiers discovered lift lines, they employed tow ropes.
One form of power-assisted skiing that's thousands of years old is called skijoring. That word derives from a Norwegian phrase, "ski-kjoring," which means ski-driving. Scandinavians, eschewing sleds, would put light harnesses on reindeer and dogs, then, wearing their cross-country skis, they attached themselves to these animals to score a quick boost for winter travel.
Some Californians enjoy a modern variation.
Standing in 2 feet of champagne powder near his East Meadow home at Kirkwood, Roger Clark clips a pair of Alaskan huskies, Snorri and Reykja, into nylon "x-back" harnesses. Then, using a shock-corded tow line, he hooks them to his own padded waist harness. The dogs shift from a sleepy morning languor into a state of eager enthusiasm.
Clark gives a command, the huskies leap gleefully ahead. Clark delivers skating kicks through his skis to help. The trio scoots away with smooth grace,
arrowing through the frigid morning air.
"I love skijoring because you get to work with your dogs as a team, while you go fast," says Clark, 50. "It's not really the dogs just pulling you. All of us must get in sync and move together. In fact, one of my dogs will turn his head to give me a dirty look if he thinks I'm not doing my share.
"You don't simply boss these dogs around. Our movement is a shared goal. You must really bond with them, and vice versa, to get it done."
Skijoring has a deceptively simple look. However, a huge amount of time and training -- and sometimes quite a bit of bruising and frustration -- must be invested to make it work.
In Clark's case, his huskies are primarily pets. Skijoring is simply a way to provide a joint winter workout for himself and the pooches, several days each week. But it's tough to teach leash-trained dogs it's OK to pull hard when they wear a harness. Once they learn that, it's difficult to teach them to turn or stop. Clark's wife Caroline gave up skijoring after she took a serious face-plant while moving fast. Clark himself has kept going, even though he once crashed and broke an ankle.
Debbie McMaster, a skijoring instructor, also has paid her dues, sustaining a collarbone separation. She and her dog Tundra were gliding swiftly down a snowmobile trail. Tundra veered in front of her to check out another dog, and McMaster took a tumble.
"Now, I emphasize safety as the ultimate strategy," McMaster says. "Once you hook up to a dog, then try to stand on slippery skis, just about anything can happen."
However, what mostly happens when she goes out skijoring, she says, is a lot of fun. A mountain girl who produces custom jewelry with her gold-miner husband, McMaster, 48, was drawn to skijoring while exploring her family's Viking heritage. She began involvement through a clinic with the Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers in 1984. Since then, she's regularly participated in skijor races, and gone snowcamping with her dog.
"Do that, and your warmth problems are solved," McMaster says, because the dog can curl up next to you. Equipment problems seem to get pretty well handled, too, because Tundra can pull a load of up to 200 pounds on a "pulk" (cargo sled).
The fundamental requirement for this sport is, of course, a dog.
For effective skijoring, the animal should weigh at least 30-35 pounds. It can be almost any breed -- border collies, golden retrievers and Irish setters have all been successfully trained. However, northern breeds such as huskies and malamutes are preferred. The human participant should have a good level of cross-country-skiing experience -- the more, the better. Skaters do best at skijoring on groomed courses, but diagonal striders also can skijor; in fact, that gait is commonly used on rougher trails or wild snow. The basic setup of dog harness, tow line and skier belt (with emergency release coupling) costs around $70.
To get started, interested beginners should attend a skijor clinic.
"After an intermediate skier with an obedient dog comes to an all-day clinic, there's no reason at all why they can't go out by themselves on the next day," says instructor Molly Attell, a McMaster pal and colleague.
"But you need to keep at it regularly to have your dog stay truly receptive to commands," Attell adds. These commands are the same in basic droving of many kinds, whether the animal is a sled dog, draft horse or mule: Hike or Let's go (pull); Gee (turn right); Haw (left); On by (keep going); and Whoa or stop.
Lately, the big trick is locating a good spot to hold clinics and practice. Last ski season, Royal Gorge (a sprawling cross-country ski resort near Donner Summit), experienced a lawsuit from a visitor who may have tripped over a skijor tow line. A bloody fight between two dogs in a resort parking lot didn't help. Permission to skijor there was immediately rescinded. As word spread, other resorts reverted to a wary posture. Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area and parts of Kirkwood Cross Country still permit it, but Bear Valley Cross Country does not.
"It's a liability issue," says Bear owner Paul Peterson. "We'll still offer a biscuit to any dog that comes in the store. But we can't figure how to have safe dog access on our trails. There's a highway to cross, and we don't trust people to keep them all on leashes.
"There is 60 miles of snowmobile trail nearby in Stanislaus National Forest.
Skijorers could try going there."
"Royal Gorge was like the mother ship. It's the biggest cross-country area in the nation. It was a real blow to me when I heard what happened there," says Attell. "I hope others don't follow suit, and we can convince some to re- instate it."
Though skijorers could use Sno-Parks (designated public access points), snowmobile trails and backcountry areas, Attell says the biggest thrill is skate-skiing behind your dog or dogs on smooth resort trails.
Yet, come what may, Attell still frequently shall enjoy a training method that doesn't require skis, or even any snow.
When Attell, an operating-room nurse, comes home from her work at Kaiser Hospital (or from one of her trips abroad with a philanthropic medical foundation), she likes to take her dogs out running on San Francisco Peninsula dirt trails, hooked up to her by using the skijor harness.
"When the dogs pull, I love getting that levitational feeling during each stride," says Attell, 53. "In fact, I hate going without it. If I run without them, I feel like I weigh about 500 pounds.
"I have five trained dogs, and they all love to go. But now, I won't take more than two out running at a time," Attell says. "Once, I tried it with four.
They pulled me over on a steep downhill. It knocked the wind out of me. I got dragged to the bottom, gasping like a fish."
Snow sports info -- General: Those beautiful hits (fresh powder dumps) keep on a'coming. More new snow in the mountains equals an extended ski/snowboard season. The recipe for happiness is: spring-like sunlight, warmth and open roads; winter-like slopes. If you didn't get enough sliding days in so far this season, now's your chance.
Sugarbowl has announced it will stay open through this weekend; Heavenly the same. Alpine Meadows just announced it will keep the lifts cranking until May 25. Squaw and Mammoth typically remain in operation as long as possible; this year, that may mean going into June. To find out the plans of other resorts, check: sfgate.com/sports/skiing or californiasnow.com
Skijoring: To get on a list for future skijoring clinics, contact: Debbie McMaster, (530) 587-2732, or e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com; or Molly Attell, (650) 343-7348, or e-mail, firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I know that this site is well covered, however wanted to add my pics to the mix
Went down to the fort on new years day 2009 at 8.00 in the morning expecting to be all alone - got to the fort to find a huge dredger moored up next to it !!! Obviously working for Bretts Aggregate (who own the fort)
Never mind - decided to go in anyway as the guy on the bridge seemed to be asleep
This is a dangerous place and with hindsight i should not have gone on my own - whilst it is pretty sturdy, bits are falling to pieces, its flooded on the lower levels, the shell hoist holes are all uncovered and its isolated - i will put more thought into it next time.
I did however get some good pictures (i am not a whizz with the camera !!) and good access.
The history of the fort is well documented on the internet - it forms part of the Thames estuary defence in conjunction with Shornemead, Slough, New Tavern & Coalhouse forts (plus other smaller emplacements)
Similar forts were built on the Medway to protect the navy dockyard there - all regarded as Palmerston follies.
Cliffe suffered from flooding, subsidence, mosquitos and remoteness right from the word go - it did however provide a home for the worlds first practical guided missile (I kid you not). The Brennan Torpedo (1886) was a wire guided torpedo which could be fired from the fort and into a ship in the Thames whilst controlled from the fort i.e. a ship could not steer away from it. The only surviving Brennan Torpedo is at the Royal Engineers Museum in Chatham and it is a handsome piece of kit. Cliffe is the only place in the world that you can see the remains of the launch ramp for this once widespread piece of equipment.
The lower levels are under water most of the time - i have seen pictures where people have got down there - having been there it looks a bit dangerous to me, however i am tickling 40 so its probably an age thing !!
My personal view is that these forts are not follies - a deterrent is the best form of defence and these forts made the Thames and Medway a rather unpleasant undertaking for any nation (France !!) who fancied having a crack at Britain.
The condition of the fort is (in my view) a disgrace - its in private ownership but is part of our history and they are letting it rot.
I didn't take pictures of the exterior - apologies - i will sort this
Near the fort is the shipwreck of the Hans Egede which is a wooden ship which sank in the late 1950's - at low tide this is worth a look.
Next to the Hans Egede is also the blown up remains of a Maunsell Sea Fort (see other posts) which was towed here after the war and blown up by the Royal Engineers - at low tide it is a tangle of concrete and girders !!
The Cliffe Marshes are also (so the rumour goes) where the marsh scenes for Full Metal Jacket were filmed - not so sure about that myself - i will have to do some sniffing about to confirm that
parade ground - main gate right
parade ground - officers quarters right
WW2 AA gun pit on roof
parade ground from above main gate - its heavily flooded and overgrown
gun embrasure/casement - NOT 2nd world war !!
gun casement - looking along gallery - beware the shell hoist holes !!
view of parade ground from inside gun casement
Brennan Torpedo - remains of controllers periscope
large pipe in lower flooded levels - i don't know what this is
fireplace inside officers quarters - this area is very poor condition with floors and ceilings crumbling
windows looking landward from officers quarters
parade ground up to guns
rails in floor for gun traverse in casement
gun embrasure with iron bars for controlling recoil
ammo 'ready hatches' on roof for WW2 AA guns
Brennan torpedo launch rails - these are outside of fort and on public land - need to be put in a museum in my view........
and again
steps up to WW2 control office for AA guns - pretty hairy to use if i am honest !!
this is where the steps lead
staircase in officers quarters worn away by water
wreck of Hans Egede with faithful hound Scooby in attendance !! (its when the Thames comes out the other end that the problems begin......!!)


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The NFL draft is today and it's already been making headlines with two blockbuster trades. Both the Titans, who owned the first pick, and the Browns, who owned the second pick decided to trade those picks away for hauls of picks later on in this draft and in future drafts. That threw up a few questions for us here at The Stats Zone that we decided to look into.
· Is it better to have more draft picks later in the draft or fewer early ones?
· Who has been the best at drafting players over the last five years?
· How good are teams at picking players?
We collated all of the picks over the last five drafts and assigned points to each player based on four categories.
· Games played (0.1 points)
· Seasons as primary starter (1 point)
· Times voted to the Pro Bowl (3 points)
· Times picked as an All Pro (5 points)
All of points gained by a player are assigned to the initial team that drafted them even though many may have moved to a new team. Initially, we decided to simply rank the teams based on the average points per year they received from the picks they made. This then removes any bias towards having a greater number of picks and accumulating more points and removes any bias towards the picks from the earlier years which would have also accumulated more points simply from having the opportunity to feature in more games over the longer timespan. The results were interesting and gave us a top five of:
1. Carolina Panthers
2. Tampa Bay Buccanneers
3. Oakland Raiders
4. Arizona Cardinals
5. Chicago Bears
Seeing those teams in the top five is not unexpected. Carolina and Arizona were regarded as two of the best teams in the league last year; Oakland and Tampa Bay were both viewed as young teams with up and coming talent who fell two and one games short of the playoffs respectively. You could argue that Chicago is the anomaly as they haven't had a winning season for a few years now, but you also have to remember that the players picked might not necessarily been impact players such as quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers.
It gets interesting at the bottom end where we have the following five teams.
28. New York Jets
29. Green Bay Packers
30. New England Patriots
31. Pittsburgh Steelers
32. San Francisco 49ers
New York are no great surprise here as they have been a poor quality team for a number of years as reflected in their record over that time. The four others are somewhat of a surprise as during that span they have all been among the most successful teams in the league. However before we take this too far it's worth looking more deeply into where the teams picked players with regard to the rounds they picked them in.
We decided to see how the points gained by players varied between rounds. The table below shows the yearly average points accrued per pick for each of the seven rounds of the draft over the past five years.
So picks in round one produced nearly five times as many points as picks in the seventh round and 1.4 times as many points as round two picks. We then decided to weight the points based on which round each player was picked in to determine which team is getting the best value out of their picks as this should be a more representative approach to determining how well teams draft.
Next we normalised this data to create multipliers for each round. The first round is our baseline and so the multiplier is 1. The table below shows the multipliers for each round based on our analysis.
When we introduce these multipliers into the data we get a different picture. The top five drafting teams become:
1. Oakland Raiders
2. Seattle Seahawks
3. Jacksonville Jaguars
4. Miami Dolphins
5. Minnesota Vikings
Of the original top five we had only the Oakland Raiders remain in the round adjusted top five. This suggest two things. The first being that the teams in the non-adjusted top five hit on their early round picks more often through the five year period. The second thing we can infer is that the teams on the round adjusted top five were able to be more successful with their later round picks. Oakland have been successful in both areas and although they have spent a number of years fighting the Cleveland Browns for the 'honour' of the worst team in the league, they now appear ready to mount a challenge with a young and talented roster. Similar can be said of the Jacksonville Jaguars who have not been much better than Oakland over the past five years. They have built a young roster through the draft, significantly strengthening that through free agency, which could mean they are poised to make an even stronger challenge than Oakland this season.
One final observation is that all of the teams in the top five have picked a quarterback in one of the last five drafts and that quarterback is now their starter. Three were first round picks and then there was one in each of the second and third rounds.
After the round adjustment the new bottom five teams are:
28. San Francisco 49ers
29. Cincinnati Bengals
30. Pittsburgh Steelers
31. New England Patriots
32. New Orleans Saints
There are three teams who were in the bottom five in the non-adjusted rankings with the addition of Cincinnati and New Orleans. What's interesting here is that New England have been commended for their great drafting strategy over the last decade, but according to our rankings over the last five years they have been one of the worst.
Who were the best value picks?
Not only did we look at team results we also looked at the individual players and have come up with a top five list of the best value selections over the past five years. We've done this based on their overall points and selected the top ten from each draft over the last five years to get the following:
Seattle Seahawks players dominate this list. They have managed to find a high level contributor and top five value pick in three of the past five years. Statistically Richard Sherman is the best value pick over that period followed by Tyler Lockett. Lockett however is early on in his career and that makes his rating right now very susceptible to natural variance.
Who had the best draft year?
The top five drafts belong to the following teams
1. Seattle Seahawks (2012)
2. Oakland Raiders (2014)
3. St. Louis Rams (2014)
4. Denver Broncos (2011)
5. Seattle Seahawks (2011)
The emergence of Seattle twice on this list at this point is no surprise. It goes long way to explaining their success in recent years. Unlike building through free agency they have had the luxury of building the core of a team on a lower salary at a younger age. However, with that comes potential problems over the coming years of having to sign these players to long terms contracts. This means that the window for making the most of your draft picks is generally shorter than it could be if there was no free agency.
The analysis we have done here only gives a snapshot of drafting success at this point in time. For many of the players it's too early in their careers to assess whether they were a good or bad pick. Our data will become more representative over drafts further back in time as drafts nearer the current day are far more volatile and likely to change significantly over the coming years. We also realise that our data could be much more granular in terms of measuring the actual impact of a player on the team's success per season, per game or even per play! This however would be an enormous task and seeing as the purpose is to get a generalised overall picture that isn't really necessary for what we want. One important observation is that the ability to draft well does not necessarily equate to overall success as a team on the field and neither does drafting poorly have that link. Finally if nothing else this study shows that later round picks should not be forgotten about. Whilst it might be less likely that a team is able find a talented player in the later round, late round picks are often thrown into trade deals as an afterthought and accumulated through compensation for losing players through free agency at quite a high rate. So there's definitely an argument for trying to accumulate a number of picks rather than a single higher pick to increase your chance of finding a player able to contribute to the team.


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Okay, I have tried and tried to figure out how to work baptism invitations into a blog post. Well, I guess I have now, but before that, :lol:, I was having some major problems. No one in our family really makes a big deal about a baptism. I think the only one on my behalf was actually a christening one, when I was a baby. We didn't do anything like that with the kids, because we didn't want to force a religious choice onto them. I didn't get baptized (by choice) until I was a teenager. That involved telling people by phone, that if they wanted to witness it, they could. It was always orally.
So, that makes me wonder, though. Are we in a majority or a minority lately, with not taking our children to a church? Personally, I have yet to find one that I'm comfortable with. The one I went to in Indiana is no longer the same church. The pastor I loved retired. The music minister I adored was let go. They also really screwed with the youth program. Its just not the same church that I knew and trusted.
Then, when I lived in Florida, I was "a part of" one of the most hypocritical churches I have ever seen in my life, minus the Phelps clan here in Topeka (do not even get me started on those psychos … I'm all for free speech but they infringe on other's personal rights when it comes to funerals and that pisses me the hell off). They picked and chose which pieces of the Bible they were going to follow to the letter, and which they were going to twist to their own views. My Indiana church did not look down at you if you were not perfect, because no one ever was, minus Christ. The Florida church? They thought they could dress up their church with a nice music program, and then hate everyone and everything. I'm of the mind "Hate the sin, not the sinner". This church was "Hate the sin, harass the sinner".
I've yet to find a church in which I feel comfortable. Most of them would have a problem with mine and Josh's relationship, since we're technically not married, at least in the eyes of the church. We do not have that piece of paper that claims we are. We are legally married though. I could legally change my name, without a problem. We are common law. But, a lot of churches would have a problem with that. Personally, I can't get into the idea of someone telling me what to think and what to believe. Too many churches do that. I'm too much like my dad: I'm hard-headed, strong of heart and have a brain of my own.


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Degrees and Certifications:
Mr. Rod Amstutz
Welcome to the 2017-18 school year. The 4th grade team and I are very excited to get to know you as we work together to educate your children.
My philosophy of education boils down to 3 primary goals.
- Students must enjoy coming to school.
- It is my job to build their confidence.
- It is my responsibility to develop their self-esteem.
With these 3 goals being accomplished, any and every child can be a successful and productive learner. With the help of parents, we can ensure that these goals are met.
This year, we will be speaking a lot about AVID principles. (A)dvancement (V)ia (I)ndivual (D)etermination is a mindset that provides students with the skills to help them be successful learners and equip them to be ready for the rigors of college/career life.
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got my launch day tees!
I got both the designs, one in women's 2XL and one in women's 3XL and they both look great on me! So much better than a men's shirt. Thanks for making the larger women's sizes available!
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Mine will arrive tomorrow. Got men's small complete for me and a men's medium unfinished for the lady, she hates all the women's sizes
I just found out about this and ordered the new tees. How's the sizing? I wear a men's large or x large usually but ordered both in a women's 2x. Wondering if I should try to change the size.
Oh yeah, I'm female.
Got mine yesterday. Super comfy but wish they could be tag-free. When I ripped the tags off, it popped the seams where they were sewn in. Meh, I say!
@vandalous No. Not meh. Mediocritee.
/giphy I'll show myself out
@vandalous My mother, who was a seamstress, always said "Cut never pull! "
@MrsReyes @vandalous yep. Always cut tags unless you want a hole.
Wore one today. Men's 2XL. Maybe because it's only been washed once, but didn't seem as tight on the underarms as meh shirts I have.


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Book Review
The Moral Ecology of Markets
Read October 2009
By Daniel Finn
Finn points out the arguments for and against a free market and limited government. I can tell he is favorable to a muted market approach, but he also praises the wealth and higher levels of prosperity markets have created since Adam Smith.
Sometimes his jargon was murky. Examples could have helped. Why not include stories?
I especially appreciated his Moral Warrants for Self-Interest and Markets, ten points, and his amplification of them, as well as his Moral Criticisms of Self-Interest and Markets, eight points and his explanation of them.
If I had to simplify this contest, I would simply show that where markets have been most honored, people have many more choices, prosperity, imagination and creativity, rights of religion and expression, and that they and their nations are strong and flourish, but where markets are suppressed, death, despair and penury result. To the extent that markets rule, flourishing is seen. All along the spectrum, from totalitarian utopianism, to Western Europe's hampered capitalism, to Hong Kong, Singapore and the United States, the evidence resounds.
I can sympathize with the desires of market modifiers, but when they covert their whims into concrete policies, impracticality is the result. Some of their lovely desires are a desire for a greater sense of community, for connectedness to the earth and local merchants, for a clean environment, for respect and dignity for the poor and opportunities for them to better themselves. When abstract gives way to concrete action, though, the best way to accomplish those things is not though bureaucratic, centrally-directed, tax-supported programs but through liberty, economic freedom, competition, enterprise, and individualism.
He quoted Hayek, Friedman, Nozick, Buchanan, Hirschman, Rawls, Bernard Mandeville (The Fable of the Bees), Marx, Mises, Adam Smith, Lindblom, Lomasky, Bellamy, Walzer. Some of these I knew, some I did not. One book he referred to was Alternative Conceptions of Civil Society. That seems like a pre-quel to his book, wherein visions of economic policy from both sides of the spectrum are pitted against each other. I think I'll get that. Walzer sounds far to the left.
I actually saw a little sense in some of the radical feminist views when he put them so mildly. That's a first for me. I am not shaken from my belief that strong families, structured in the traditional mold, are the best security for children, women and men, and the indispensable foundation for a strong, prosperous society of happy individuals. Yet, as I say, I did see some merit in their position. Economic advancement was the prime good according to them, and in their view, as given by Anne Phillips, it was inhibited by the expectation of traditional family duties. I do not think that personal economic advancement supercedes all goods. But, if you take money gain as the prime consideration, then their observation that unpaid child rearing is unjust and unprofitable holds. You can't get worldly-rich while staying home reading to your kid.
At the end he called for a more understanding debate. He opposes firmly entrenched positions. People rarely listen to each other. That's the fault of politics in democracy. To sway voters, positions cannot be nuanced. They must be presented as either-or, black and white, "isn't that awful!" statements. Arguments lose their political potency when too finely drawn. Maybe the people that can listen to each other are the theoreticians, at least. Maybe that is Finn's hope.
This was a challenging book, not typical for me. I hoped it would validate my belief in the essential morality of markets, but it set out to question, in a mild-mannered way, the undeniable good that has arisen from the application of markets.
I bought a personal copy and will re-read it, notating.
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We all have dreams and aspirations. Some of us dream of being a rockstar, others of owning a coffeehouse (a personal dream of mine). Whatever our dreams and goals, it is the drive to accomplish what we set out to do that changes us. Initiatives and tenacity are essential to overcoming the struggles to come. In Run With The Wind, a group of misfit college-runners do just that. Cheering on a group of track and field runners was not something I was expecting to do, but here we are. We all want to accomplish something important, something beyond our current capacity. What makes this anime and story so relatable is the display of this struggle. I believe that the journey is often more important than the destination. How we get to the end changes what the end means.
Since we have reached the conclusion of Run With The Wind, I want to share why it is so special. If you have not watched it yet, do not worry. So as to avoid major spoilers, I am only talking briefly about setup and characters you may be interested in.
Run With The Wind Is…
An adaptation of a 2006 novel by Miura Shion (her last name is first) and animated by Production I.G. studios. In 23 episodes, Run With The Wind has more time to explore individual characters and their situations. Each member has a deep story that is worth telling, and this is the big sell for me. Track and field is not truly the core, but the platform for watching the characters overcome their unique issues. The marathon is the end-goal, but what these characters build is the capacity to improve themselves, and not become trapped.
Run With The Wind Overview
Haiji has a dream to run the Hakone Ekiden, which is a relay marathon occurring at the beginning of each year. To accomplish this, he needs to have a team of 10 runners who can handle the 218km (135 mile) race. However, the university he attends, Kansei University, has no track and field team. So, if he is to achieve his dream, he needs to find the runners for himself. How he achieves this is nothing short of amazing (and hilarious).
But the heart of the show goes beyond Haiji. The collection of personal stories and relatable obstacles on display are brilliant. How about being told you are not good enough for something you love doing? Or the constant struggle of balancing work and play? Perhaps the isolation of talent? These stories and more are explored through these characters. Despite the heaviness, the show has a positive mentality and a message: even during dark times, stay strong.
Run With The Wind's Cast Of Misfits
The decision to have such a unique running team is astounding; it ranges from an ex-elite runner to a manga enthusiast. Every character shines in their own unique way, and I enjoyed them all. It is rare to have such a strong cast, but Run With The Wind surpasses expectations. Below are three of the cast who show how diverse these weirdos are.
Haiji: The Dreamer
Haiji is wise beyond his years. He suffers from an injury, but where other athletes would give up, he perseveres. His goal: run in the Hakone Ekiden before he is illegible to compete. Having been a track and field athlete in high school, he knows what to do. Haiji is my favorite character because he represents the sheer drive and determination one needs in order to achieve something. Haiji understands the sacrifice necessary and he does not let any obstacles interfere with his goals.
Knowing this brings clarity to why Haiji is such a competent master-manipulator. He knows how to persuade people to join him and knows just what to say and when to say it. His personality is that of a strategist, and he fills the role of the coach and leader almost too well. Without Haiji, there is no story.
However, what sets Haiji apart from other leader-like characters is his maturity and kindness. He does not talk down to his peers and he believes in their abilities. Some may see his manipulativeness as a problem, but he is not malicious in his intent. Haiji is a team player and he takes time to know his team and their needs. Not just because he needs them, but because he wants to know them. He wants them to succeed. If we all had a coach like Haiji, I have no doubt we could achieve our dreams.
Musa: The Exchange Student
Musa might be the best representation of a foreign exchange student in anime. He is a government-sponsored science and engineering student living in Haiji's dorm. Musa, from Tanzania, is adept at Japanese and even has similar mannerisms as his peers. He even works at the local market. His personality is amazing too; he is a total gossip and loves being a part of the group. He is a kind and gentle person who enjoys life as much as he can.
Musa might also be one of the few African characters in anime, though do not quote me on that. Where some anime uncomfortably relies on caricatures/stereotypes, Musa is nothing of the sort. He is not a joke character. He shows Japanese assimilation but he keeps his Tanzanian heritage. In a medium which tends to focus on European-styled design for its international characters, Musa is a breath of fresh air.
Prince: The Manga Enthusiat
Without a doubt, Prince is the odd-man out in a group of odd-men. He is not athletic, uninterested in running, and barely capable of physical exertion. Prince is a reader with large stacks of manga precariously forming his room into a labyrinth. He spends his days debating story interpretation with his manga club and reading in his dorm room. How he ends up joining Haiji's team is one of the highlights of the first season.
You would be forgiven for quoting Prince's lines. Where Haiji gives important life lessons, Prince gives anime-style speeches. Throughout the beginning arc, Prince talks to Nira the dog about freedom. Underneath it all, he also wants to challenge himself. Just like his favorite manga characters, he will overcome tough foes. His biggest challenge, in the beginning, involves a butterfly, that's all I will say.
Run With The Wind's Production
An anime is nothing without amazing animation, music, and character designs. Full disclosure, I am not an expert but I can tell what I like. Production I.G. is known for its quality animation, and I find Run With The Wind to be no exception.
The Music
The music in Run With The Wind is phenomenal. The already slick production is given a pleasant sheen through its electronic pop-inspired soundtrack. I had to look it up and save it on YouTube because I enjoyed it so much. What makes the soundtrack so great is the composition's ability to fully encompass both the bright atmosphere and the build-up. It may not be for everyone, but if you appreciate how a soundtrack and enhance the viewing experience, this one is for you.
Visual Production
The animation quality is great as well. I really enjoyed the bright scenery, which gave the anime a really positive atmosphere. Despite some hiccups and reused animation, the care is put into the running scenes and the general feel of the show is made up for it. I also never felt taken out of the moment because of weird cuts or breaks.
Where the animation shines the most is in the running scenes. This anime has a deep appreciation and respect for the runner's body. The pulsing muscles as they react to the hard ground and the wind-swept hair of sweaty, over-exerted runners are on display here. There is also a deep reverence towards the meditative quality of running through some exquisite animations representing this trait. I decided to keep those pictures out because I think you need to experience them yourselves.
Motivation & Run With The Wind
Run With The Wind had a similar effect on me as A Place Further Than The Universe because it made me want to achieve something new. This has been a great season of anime for stories of personal growth, and Run With The Wind may be the most inspiring of the lot for its real-world feel. For anyone who needs a touch of inspiration to boost your drive in accomplishing your goals, watch this series, and remember:
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Having exited the championship at the semi final stage earlier this year, Ballycommon made sure to sign off on 2018 in positive fashion as they claimed the Division three football title.
In a battle with near neighbours Daingean, it was Conor Dunne, who helped himself to 1-4, who proved the difference as they left Walsh Island on a cold and wintry Friday with the league title in tow.
A first half goal from Conor Dunne had Ballycommon in control at half time but a mere two minutes after the restart, the game was pretty much put to bed with Ballycommon firing in their second goal courtesy of Robert Conneely.
A physical and entertaining affair, Ballycommon were the deserving winners and with some good spells of football throughout the hour, they will be happy with their night's work.
Daingean were best served on the night by Jamie Hayes and it was the centre forward who started the game in fine form with a point in the opening minute
Conor Dunne's influence on the game spread from start to finish and two points from him soon had Ballycommon in front before Hayes levelled matters again with six minutes on the clock.
Ballycommon took control of the game with Stephen Conneely in particular causing problems for the Daingean defence and his two points in the seventh and 12th minute, along with one point from Barry Bracken, helped Ballycommon open up a three point lead.
Stephen Conneely was a constant threat to Daingean and it was his pace and direct running that carved out the opening goal of the game.
Conor Dunne was also proving to be handful and when he got on the receiving end of Stephen Conneely's pass he fired his shot past Conan Curley in Daingean goals like a rocket to give Ballycommon a 1-5 0-2 lead.
A Jamie Hayes free was quickly followed up by a Shane Tierney point as the gap closed to four points before Gareth Mann pointed the first of his four points.
Daingean were creating goal chances but not converting them. Shane Tierney blazed over the bar when a slip pass to Hayes was the better option and just two minutes later, the Daingean were given another avenue back into the game when they were awarded a penalty.
With only four minutes left to half time, Tierney saw his shot saved by Ballycommon keeper Gary Condron as he turned it out for a '45'.
Shane Tierney did point a free a minute later but Stephen Conneely had the last say of the half with a neat point to put them 1-7 to 0-6 up at the break.
Trailing by four points at half time, Daingean needed a strong start to the second half but a point after ten seconds from Tom Mealiffe set the tone for what was to come. Ballycommon were awarded a free from the resulting kick-out and Gareth Mann increased his sides lead to 1-9 to 0-6.
Ballycommon showed no signs of letting up and within two minutes of the restart they bagged their second goal of the net through Robert Conneely, who got on the end of a Stephen Conneely effort and shot past Conan Curley.
Jamie Hayes pointed twice for Daingean but Ian Scally and Conor Dunne (two) ensured a 10 point lead for Ballycommon with 17 minutes remaining.
Two further scores from Gareth Mann increased the deficit to 12 points with 15 minutes left but Ballycommon failed to score again for the remainder of the game.
Daingean to their credit never gave up and a Shane Tierney score in the 47th minute sparked a mini revival.
Alan McEvoy managed to bag as goal with 11 minutes on the clock and Jamie Hayes added two more points but Ballycommon had the job done and took home the Division three crown.
Ballycommon: Conor Dunne 1-4, Robert Conneely 1-0, Stephen Conneely 0-3, Gareth Mann 0-4 frees, Barry Bracken, Ian Scally and Tom Mealiffe 0-1 each.
Daingean: Jamie Hayes 0-7 (0-4f), Shane Tierney 0-4, Alan McEvoy 1-0.
Ballycommon: Gary Condron, Aidan Bracken, Brian Mealiffe, Brian Ryan, David Dempsey, Karl Dunne, Adrian Mann, Tom Mealiffe, Dylan Martin, Stephen Conneely, Conor Dunne, Barry Bracken, Robert Conneely, Gareth Mann, Ian Scally.
Daingean: Conan Curley, Tommy Cocoman, Colm Brophy, Adam Bolger, Brendan McAuliffe, Ciaran McEvoy, Stephen Burns, David Walsh, Paddy Hayes, Alan McEvoy, Jamie Hayes, Tim Spellman, Shane Tierney, John Kenny, Charlie Hayes. Subs: Larry O'Reilly for John Kenny, Liam O'Reilly for Paddy Hayes.
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
I can write. I can spell. I just can't write, hear, think and speak at the same time.
Preteen son pops his head into my office. I don't even turn in my chair. This is what I hear him asking: "Mom, what are band books?"
Me, staring at screen and cursing the words which are stubbornly resisting my efforts to corral them into place, an activity in which we've been mutually engaged for five hours: "Uh, I don't know. Books about bands?"
Son, sounding perplexed: "So can I read one?"
Me, momentarily grateful this can be solved with a quick click to an online bookseller: "Sure, how about the Beatles?" I finally turn to look at him.
Son, looking at me as if I have lost many thousands of brain cells since breakfast, which I may have: "No, a banned book. B-A-N-N-E-D. I saw a poster at school that said 'Read a banned book this week.' "
I know about the long, sorry lists of banned books and challenged books. I know that this is Banned Books Week. I know I can explain this to my son, an energetic and curious reader. I want to have that conversation. I want to tell him ten or a hundred things about banned books and let him know about libraries and book stores holding events to mark the occasion.
But I'm tired, stressed and pre-occupied. So I give him a two sentence summary and offer a simple link. Then I wonder why, in a school which (thankfully) displays a Banned Books protest poster, he hasn't already heard this from a teacher. Then I yawn and look back at my screen. I once read that creative folks perform better after a nap. Might be a good idea to test that theory.
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Hi Lisa,
Your son may have known what a banned book was but wasn't sure you did. We parents are always being checked out, measured where we fall on a very slippery sliding scale. Even though his eyes appear to glaze over, make a quick apology for not focusing on the conversation, mention the banned books you read in your teens (especially if you had to sneak them), and tell him your pleased with his curiosity.
Remember, you're doing a better job than you think.
mother of three enjoyable adult children--proof there is hope
- September 30, 2010 at 10:57 AM
- fullsoulahead.com said...
Very funny! But look, you had the clarity to embed all those links! Perhaps that was after the nap?
- September 30, 2010 at 2:06 PM
- kario said...
Sometimes it is so much more powerful for kids to look up concepts on their own. I'm impressed that you offered him some resources and I'm betting he'll want to talk to you after he's read the book(s) he chose.
And naps are important. Especially for writers ;-)t
- September 30, 2010 at 9:24 PM


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HAVERFORD, Pa. – The Haverford College baseball team was outlasted in a non-conference matinee against Eastern on Wednesday afternoon, falling by a 6-4 final in 10 innings on Kannerstein Field. The Fords rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to tie the score, but the Eagles escaped with the extra-innings victory, adding a pair of runs in the top of the 10th.
Looking to give a variety of bullpen options some work, Haverford used nine pitchers in the contest. Eastern struck for three runs in the first inning, as Britton Lawrence connected on a two-run homer to highlight the frame for the visitors. A Haverford lineup consisting mainly of younger players was largely held in check by Eastern starter Nelson Ocasio, as he allowed just two hits and one earned run, striking out five in his five innings of work.
After Eastern stretched its advantage to 4-0 in the top of the fourth, the Fords pushed a run across in their half of the inning as first-year Grant Schwartz drilled a double into left field with one out. Ocasio then walked three batters in the frame, plating a run as senior Daniel Joffe picked up the RBI for the bases loaded walk.
In the top of the seventh inning, Haverford made a series of defensive changes, entering five consistent starters into the lineup while junior Owen Plambeck joined the fray in the eighth. The grouping made its presence felt in the bottom of the eighth, as junior Will Karp tripled into the right-center field gap to begin the inning after a spirited at-bat. Senior Ethan Lee-Tyson then reached on a fielder's choice, and junior Harrison Burns scored Karp with an RBI groundout. Junior Luke Wallis was credited with an RBI of his own after a fielding error on his grounder to the right side of the infield, and first-year Ben Browning then singled into left center, plating Wallis to knot the score at 4-4.
Joffe took over on the mound in the ninth and worked out of some trouble, giving Haverford a shot to walk off with a victory in the bottom of the frame. Joffe immediately helped his own cause with a leadoff single, but new Eagles pitcher Steve Sattanino induced a double play on a hard-hit comebacker off the bat of senior Sam Partee. Karp added his second hit of the contest with two out, securing his 16th multi-hit game of the season, but Sattanino rebounded to retire the side, sending the game into extra frames.
Eastern added a pair of runs in the top of the 10th, and Sattanino worked around a two-out single from senior Jared Turner in the bottom of the inning, securing a road win for Eastern.
Haverford's pitching staff recorded 13 strikeouts on the day, with each of the nine pitchers to see the mound recording at least one. First-year Cole Bramhall was impressive in the fifth inning as he struck out the side. Junior Lucas Greenbaum got the start, striking out two in his two innings, while sophomore Thomas Primosch also notched a pair in a scoreless sixth.
The Fords now return to Centennial Conference action with the home-and-home series against Washington College set to conclude in Chestertown on Friday at 3:30 p.m. The Fords will then host McDaniel for a doubleheader in the home finale on Saturday. First pitch is slated for noon.


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Since my father's passing I have been spared of the ritual of visiting relatives during the Lunar New Year holidays. To be honest, there is little to do, especially when in good times more shops and restaurants are closed. This year even the gym was closed for the first three days.
Usually I don't travel during the New Year holidays, because I hate paying an outrageous extra to set my feet on foreign soil squeezing through Cantonese-, and now Mandarin-speaking tourists. I used to go to the karaoke and sing for a couple of hours on the third day of the New Year, but again it isn't much fun unless I have something to vent.
Over the past few years I have picked up something new – going for a walk or a short hike around Hong Kong but avoiding the crowds at shopping malls or the New Year Fair. Even in the middle of the city, there is always a haven where I can take a few deep breaths of fresh and cool air.
Thanks to the lovely weather this year, I took up a slightly tougher challenge by going for three hikes in four days. In addition to the first one through the Tai Tam Reservoirs on New Year's day, I went up Dragon's Back on my own on the third day of the New Year, and a short walk with two friends to Po Toi O and Fat Tong Mun near Clearwater Bay on the fourth.
I have always wanted to experience Dragon's Back, which was voted the Best Hiking Trail in Asia by Time magazine, but never had a chance because my hiking pals have been there for too many times and didn't bother to take me there. As I was having a dinner gathering at my buddy's place, I decided to take an early walk on Dragon's Back on my own after some desktop research. At the crossroad near the pavilion half way through I took the "wrong" route, a ragged, rocky path cutting across the mid-level slopes, but managed to return to the "right" track by turning right at a junction on Wan Cham Shan. I was grateful for my intuition with God's guidance because I managed to avoid the crowds along the way until I was leaving downhill in the opposite direction. The six-kilometre hike was pretty easy, but not easy enough for those who are unprepared. It took less than two hours, including a number of short breaks for photo-shooting and a few sips of water. It was a bit tiring under the beaming sun, but the effort was well paid off by the breath-taking scenery of Shek O, Tai Tam and Stanley. Even Ling Kok Shan to the east of Lamma Island was visible despite the light smog.
The short walk to Po Toi O and Fat Tong Mun was equally, if more, enjoyable. A 20-minute minibus ride from Po Lam, Tseung Kwan O, took us to a small, primitive fishing village that conjures up historical images of early Hong Kong. The sapphire waters and the green mountains sparkling under the clear sky were by all means mesmerising and refreshing. Just by looking up and down the beautiful landscape was more than enough to set one's mind at ease. Everything that bothers us in daily life shrinks to worthless trivialities all of a sudden. What was even more rewarding was a mouth-watering seafood lunch at the end of the walk.
We also visited a stone inscription dated back to the final years of the Southern Song (1127-1279), which I had longed for many years, on our way to Hong Kong's oldest temple in worship of Tin Hau, or Goddess of Heaven, at Fat Tong Mun, the famous marine channel to the east of Hong Kong that made its name as a customs checkpoint as early as the Southern Song. Unfortunately the plastic shield protecting the inscription has turned terribly yellow and the original inscription is no longer visible. Visitors who want to read the inscription will have to depend on a transcript on a steel plaque installed by the Antiquities and Monuments Office a few metres away. All I could do was to sneak my camera between the shield and the rock to take a creepy snapshot. No visitor we met showed any interest in the inscription, but it was one of the few genuine artefacts of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in Hong Kong. This is why I was so excited to see it personally and yet so disappointed at the poor condition of the plastic shield that prevented me from appreciating the inscription in detail.
Perhaps it has something to tell about the disinterest and low historical awareness in Hong Kong, especially when it is about a remote past centuries before British colonialism and the turmoil of modern China that is seen as having no relevance to us in the twenty-first century?


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Q: What's a great pursuit for a Judge to take up in retirement? A: Whipmaking.
It was earlier this week that a couple from out of state stayed with us for a few days while on a road trip. We have known them for decades, but lives do change. One of them has now retired after four decades in the legal profession, most recently as a District Court Judge here in Australia. On the first full day of their visit, I emerged for breakfast and found him already up early, braiding leather outside in the morning sunshine. It turns out that he has taken up leatherwork and braiding as an absorbing hobby. And I soon saw that he was good at it.
He explained that it began with an intense leathercraft course that he decided to do while on vacation in Ireland, followed by subsequent reading and Youtube videos. Then practise, practise, practise. And yes, in answer to line 1 above, he has made some top-grade equestrian whips for serious competitors.
That first day at our house he made a strong leash for one of my daughter's large dogs. I sat outside where he was working and absorbed as much knowledge as I could through conversation and watching. He explained that leashes for large dogs must be made properly so that there is no chance of it breaking. For example, he said that there is no place for a large dog to break its leash if it got excited at a dog show. Mayhem would ensue!
Below: A dog leash takes shape (click to enlarge)
So, he makes his leashes in proportion to the size and weight of the recipient dog. The two that he proceeded to prepare for my daughter and son-in-law's dogs are undoubtedly strong. Julia, one of the dogs, thinks that she is a human and will likely appreciate the craftsmanship. Maxine, the other dog, behaves more like a dog and will probably have no idea.
He made those two leashes by braiding 3mm leather over a round-section central cord, then braiding a second 4.7mm lace over the first braid, followed by a final change to a flat section handgrip. And he further explained that kangaroo leather is his preferred material because it is lighter than cowhide, and also four times stronger. His dexterity was impressive, and his brain was mathematical as he went about the job.
The final stages of a leash. Trim off loose ends, Roll with a heavy board to even thickness if necessary, trim off the loose ends, and then the finished product. (Click to enlarge)
His knife….and his binoculars
When I saw him use his knife to cut some of the lacing, I noticed the discreet but classy looking leather strap attached to the handle. That set me thinking, so I asked him whether he had ever made shoulder straps or wrist straps for cameras. He replied that he hadn't, but that I should go to his car and get his binoculars to see what he had done there, as it could possibly be adapted to camera straps.
Purposeful tools (Click to enlarge)
That was when I saw the essence of the Judge. The braiding on the binocular case and binoculars themselves was impressive — and the binoculars were terrific! Leica 8×56 Geovid. I did play with those binoculars over the next two days. The large aperture combined with Leica glass was fabulous at pulling in extremely crisp clear images. They put my 8×42 binoculars to shame, even though I had previously thought that my binoculars were pretty good. And the Geovid designation meant that there is an inbuilt distance finder. Just press a very subtle flush soft pad on the top of the binoculars while viewing and a red square appears, similar to a centre focus square on a camera. Then, a second later, an inconspicuous digital distance readout shows for a short time in the view. Truly impressive. Damn, there goes my pocket money as I now have to dip my toe into the world of Leica binoculars.
Camera Straps
After lunch, on that first day, we went to the Macfilos archives so that he could see what braided leather camera straps were all about. He was quite interested and suggested that wrist straps were the way to start. That afternoon he made a braided wrist strap for my Leica X2. I was impressed at how he was able to flick, turn, plait and complete a geometric four-lace strap in about 30 minutes.
The next day he suggested that it was my turn to try to make one. I hesitated, feeling very insecure. But he insisted, and was a great teacher, observing me as I started and only offering essential commentary as needed. It was "sink or swim" for me. However, after about an hour or so I had finished the job. Much slower than his the day before, but my own hands had performed an apparent miracle. I felt chuffed!
A sincere thank you to a retired Judge. It wasn't just a social visit and some good meals and conversation. It was a surprise learning experience for me. Good times to remember, and an infectious craft to pursue.
Postscript: Mike has now returned from the LHSA meeting in Wetzlar. Many of you would be aware that Leica have their home base there, but not many would know that Wetzlar rose to prominence in the 1600s when it became the site of the Imperial Supreme Court of the Holy Roman Empire. At that time it became the town's primary employer with a staff of about 150, including 20 Judges (source: Wikipedia). So he thought it ironic that on the day of his return he received a submission regarding a retired Judge.


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Population: 10,162,912
Currency: Czech Koruna
Time difference from USA +5 hours.
Continent: Europe
Capital: Prauge
Did you know the Charles Bridge has 75 statues on it? The Czech Republic has very pretty cities like Prague and clean candle lit suburbs. People come to Czech to see the Charles Bridge, learn about King Charles IV, and celebrate All Souls Day
The Charles Bridge is an amazing place in Czech. It's always top on the "things to see list". It's a very good place to meet friends, sight seeing, and sketching the city. If you are lucky, you might catch a band! The Charles Bridge was named after King Charles IV (the fourth) What is interesting is about Charles Bridge is the statues. Charles IV ordered it to be built by his favorite builder and sculptor, Peter Parlor. Egg yolks were mixed in with the cement, it was said to make it stronger. They were right! After so many floods the Charles Bridge still stands today. Instead of bricks Peter Parlor used stone. For the statutes, they started being built in the 17th century! 30 statues once stood there but since there were a ton of floods there are now 75. Most of them are copies of the originals, and some were put in the Charles Bridge Museum. The oldest and definitely the most popular is the ¨John Of Nepomuk" statue. He was a saint and was killed during the reign of Wenceslas IV. He killed John by throwing him off the Charles Bridge. Tourists are allowed to touch the statues and if you touch the John Of Nepomuk" statue it is said to give you good luck.The Charles bridge is a very pretty place to visit.
For my famous person I chose King Charles IV
Charles IV was born on 1316. Born into a royal family he became king and and late a emperor. He was a very smart king and a good one too. People called him "The Father Of The Czech Nation." Charles IV made Czech language the official language at the time. He was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1355. Charles made Prague one of the most prosperous European cities. Finally he established Prague as Capital of Europe. Then he died in 1378. Emperor Charles IV was a very good leader according to his people.
All Souls Day is a holiday celebrated in Czech. Its is called All Souls Day. This holiday's true name is Pamatka Zesnulych. On this day it is said that when you die you are not rid of your sins. People think lighting candles, hanging up wreaths, and adding flowers to the graves will get rid of their sins and get them to heaven. All Souls Day is a quiet time not like Halloween. It is celebrated on Saturday, November 2nd. Churches are allowed to have 3 masses. It is on Saturday because that is the day Jesus was in the tomb. No matter what weather that will not stop Czechs from visiting graves on All Souls Day.
Now would you consider taking a trip to The Czech Republic? Czech is known for its landscapes and tourist places. Certainly, next time you should consider visiting Czech for its holidays, landmarks, and its intersting people.
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