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Most of the sculptural characters that Izumi Kato crafted for this exhibition (all works Untitled, 2017) have heads made of granite that the artist collected from the reclaimed landfill close to his coastal studio. He selected these pieces of rock for their shape and texture, which recall those of suiseki (decorative stones) or scholar's rocks, and treated them minimally, attaching them to bodies made mostly from wood, painting them a variety of colors, and standing the results on simple wooden pedestals. (The artist made other figures from pieces of leather and soft vinyl, their "limbs" splayed out over small wooden tables.) Kato arranged a dozen of these stone-and-wood sculptures, in varying sizes, in a line against a deep Prussian-blue wall, where they stood like guardians of a tomb or temple, or even of another dimension; they were the first thing a visitor saw on walking into
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Dabboo Ratnani 2018 Report!
Okay, there are a few images beginning to filter out of the calendar-that-isn't-a-calendar. For newbies, Dabboo is the biggest celebrity photographer. And every year, he gets together with his celebrity friends and shoots a calendar. 24 images, which are revealed at a party in January, and then 24 copies of the calendar are made and given to the models. That's it, you can't buy it, and the images aren't made available to the public. Except through illegal fuzzy reprints that slowly leak out on the internet over the course of the next 24 hours. Which is their purpose, to be leaked so we all know Dabboo's name and he gets publicity. Dabboo Dabboo Dabboo.
Happy 27 Days to SRK's Birthday! 27 Images From His Favorite Photographer
I had a moment of fear that I wouldn't be able to find a full 27. But nope! I totally could! It wasn't even hard, because they are all so good.
The Annual Calendar That Isn't!!!
Once again, Dabboo Ratnani has released his "calendar"! The annual event that makes NO SENSE! But results in amazing photos.
Dabboo Ratnani's annual Calendar that isn't a Calendar!
It's out! As always, launched with a big party at a gallery. Full pictures available here (well, full pictures of the photos in frames at the gallery. Not the actual photos. As will be discussed below). I will definitely be updating my computer wallpaper to the image above when I get home.
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Optimism amongst small business is on the rise both provincially and at the federal level in 2018, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business revealed.
Its latest business barometer measured an increase from 57.4 in December to 61.6 in January, 1.1 points below the national average and six points below this time last year.
Nationally, small business owners jumped three points in January, to 62.7, its top reading since hitting 66 in May.
Measured on a scale between 0-100, an index above 50 means businesses expecting to be stronger in the new year outnumber those expecting a weaker performance.
CFIB says past results show a level of 65-70 represents an economy growing at its potential.
Other findings included: 53% of small businesses in Manitoba say their overall state of business is good, compared to 44% nationally, while 11% say it is bad compared to 10% across Canada; 17% of Manitoba's small businesses plan to increase full-time employment in the next 3-4 months compared to 13% expecting to decrease; a shortage of domestic demand remains the main operating challenge at 32%, followed by shortage of skilled labour at 30% and, major cost pressures include tax/regulatory costs (68%), wage costs (57%) and insurance costs (39%).
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Here's the flip side to that spiffing digital outing by mNIPK, a name which is causing all amounts of woe for our beleaguered spell checker, ahem. This is 'hunter', the a side of which 'abyss' we featured somewhere here https://marklosingtoday.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/mnipk-5/ … Continue reading
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Look what we sneaked online while you were sleeping… Transmission 38.0…
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Mark 4:12 so that although they look they may look but not see, and although they hear they may hear but not understand, so they may not repent and be forgiven."
I was tired of repeating twice everything I was saying to someone. I ended the conversation saying I didn't want to repeat everything twice so I left. I no sooner got up when I heard God say, "I often must repeat things to you. Should you do any less for others?" There are many reasons we don't hear. Sometimes our minds are so occupied with something else we are not aware of someone (or God) speaking to us. Sometimes we just choose not to really hear what is being said. Sometimes our hearing is blocked by an ear problem or, with God, an confessed sin problem. There are many reasons why we don't hear what is being said. With God, we must stay up to date on our confessions and pray that the Holy Spirit will always make us sensitive to His voice. Our question is do we want to hear Him at all times? Sometimes we choose to ignore what God has to say because we desire to do our own thing. Let us learn to be totally committed to hearing God say whatever He wants us to know and whenever He wants to tell us.


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Pop over to the CCEE Stampers blog to see the get-well wishes from the rest of the team.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
CCEE1640 - Physician's Assistant's Day
A new month brings a new hostess for the CCEE Stampers. Joanne is our hostess for October, and her first challenge is celebrating Physician's Assistant's Day. She asked us to make a get-well card. I made a flip card.
Posted by Lois at 12:01:00 AM
Labels: CCEE Stampers, Flip/Swing Card
7 comments:
- Vicky Gould said...
Rain or shine, this will cheer up anyone. Love the layout and colors Lois!
- October 6, 2016 at 5:44 AM
- Liz Williams said...
Cute flip card, and I love the umbrellas.
- October 6, 2016 at 8:29 AM
- Lynn McAuley said...
What fabulous papers with this great flip get well design, Lois!
- October 6, 2016 at 10:56 AM
- jdmommy - Anne Harmon said...
I love it!! The rain part is amazing, and I love that you made a flip card!!
- October 6, 2016 at 11:45 AM
- StampOwl said...
perfect designer paper for this card, love it!
- October 7, 2016 at 9:47 PM
- Ironlady said...
Love this flip card, such beautiful designer paper
- October 10, 2016 at 1:21 AM
- jojot said...
love the fold, the layout, and the colors of this sweet get well card
- October 13, 2016 at 3:44 PM
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Case Study
Smart Safe
Cash Management Machines and Safes require Robust Embedded Print Solutions
Cash Management Machines and Safes require Robust Embedded Print Solutions
In 2016 a major Cash Management Company approached KFI for a thermal printer to be embedded into a family of Cash Management machines. The printer needed to be impact proof permit easy loading of paper by managers; the printer needed to be "plug and play" mechanically and electrically allowing easy substitution in the field preferably without a service call, in the rare case of failure. So KFI engineers started to look at the environment in which Cash Management Machines are employed and came up with the Smart Safe. They found that they are internally located within commercial environments like store back-offices or casinos.
Cash Machines (and safes) are mostly "attended" by clerks and commercial staff, working in these back office environments. Of course all Cash Management Machines and Safes are secured physically and every transaction in and out is recorded and tracked through each user's personal identification number (PIN). The PIN provides a seamless audit trail. Senior staff can periodically validate secure activities and transactions effected by other members. And audit trails can be viewed in the form of daily printed reports and paper receipts. The Smart Safe printer offers unparalleled security.
Cash Management Machines and Safes are often placed in regular office situations where busy people work: the president of a U.S. Safe Company was concerned about any protrusion being prone to knocks, swipes and even coffee spills.
KFI concluded that an embedded printer mounted simply into the front of the machine offered the best solution for use and maintenance. A panel printer was the natural choice because paper access is from the front and requires no training to operate or load paper. And it can be quickly substituted. The problem with paper loading doors that pivot out, however, is their vulnerability to knocks – not ideal for bustling office environments.
Giacomo Caserini, Sales Director at KFI:
"Rather than a classic kiosk printer, we felt that the NAUT panel printer was the right choice for this application: the paper bay opens from the front making it easy to change rolls even by inexperienced staff. With no element that protrudes outward, it resists accidental impacts and side swipes even when open."
KFI engineers had already addressed door design on a previous project, and come up with a patented door that pivots inwards, not outwards. The result was the NAUT printer that is naturally robust and has no rivals in its class. With the addition of a backside lever option on the door mechanism, paper access can now be limited to personnel that have access to the inside of the Safe or Cash Machine.


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Let's get to the bottom line first: $3 billion to $6.4 billion.
That's the potential sale price of JEA after subtracting debt and other expenses, reported longtime JEA consultants, Public Financial Management.
City leaders have a duty to fully explore this potentially historic sale.
Let's look at a positive scenario.
• What if proceeds were used to extend water and sewer utilities throughout the county, broken promises made since consolidation about 50 years ago?
• What if proceeds were used to place large numbers of overhead power lines underground, thus protecting citizens from most outages?
• What if jobs of current JEA employees were protected?
• What if rates were protected from increases for a number of years?
• What if proceeds from the sale were placed in separate lockboxes to produce annual annuities so they could not be raided by future city leaders?
• What if a portion of the proceeds were used to pay down some of the city's pension debt?
• What if sale conditions included a commitment to maintain cooperation with city government?
If these and other strings were attached to the sale, the price likely would be closer to $3 billion than $6.4 billion.
Nevertheless, this could be a game changer for the quality of life in Jacksonville.
A super majority of City Council members would be needed to approve such a sale, 13 of 19 members.
Thus, council and the city as a whole need to fully explore the pros and cons of such a sale. The review needs to be done with a sense of urgency. A straw vote in August could assess the public's support of such a sale.
Wide support would be needed before proceeding, said Alan Howard, JEA's board chairman.
There is no time to waste. The stock market seems to have peaked. JEA's value may have peaked, as well.
While interest in the sale surprised many people, it's more surprising that new conditions for selling JEA had not been brought up earlier.
JEA CEO Paul McElroy said that the subject of utility sales has been a major topic within the industry. In fact, Tampa Electric was sold for $10.4 billion in September of 2015.
While Tampa Electric has more customers than JEA, that $10 billion number should have led to these discussions years earlier.
Unfortunately, this process started with an open conflict between Mayor Lenny Curry and City Council President Anna Lopez Brosche.
Curry used arcane council rules to call a special City Council meeting Wednesday over Brosche's objections.
When Howard asked Curry to say a few words, Brosche refused to recognize him. This was inexcusable.
Elected leaders need to put their feelings aside and act for the people.
On the subject of the sale, several City Council members were critical.
Council member Danny Becton said that a decision on selling the utility should have been made before the potential price was determined.
Council members have been deluged with criticism from JEA employees fearful of losing their jobs.
Council member Garrett Dennis said the process thus far has been a "complete disaster" and said he has no confidence in Howard as board chairman.
Local Democratic Party leaders were out in force to oppose a sale. The three-hour meeting was packed with JEA employees carrying signs opposing the sale. Discussions were so intense, there was no time for all of the City Council members to ask questions.
The irony here is that JEA is a potential target because it is performing so well, moving up to the top quartile in J.D. Power customer service ratings.
This is one of the changes since the last City Council auditor's evaluation of a potential sale in 2012.
Other positive conditions for a sale:
• JEA's cash flow and financial position are much better as debt has been retired.
• It's located in a growing and attractive Florida market.
• With customers using less power, one of the best ways for utilities to grow is to merge. Recent consolidation of utilities means there are fewer acquisition targets.
• Interest rates are historically low, so investors are better positioned to add debt.
• The price-earnings ratios for mid-sized utilities like JEA are high.
Granted, the sale of a municipal utility of JEA's size is rare and complex.
But to turn down a full analysis of a sale would be irresponsible.
Let's get moving for the people of Jacksonville.


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Why Joey Barton owes Leeds a huge favour after today's deal
Leeds have done Joey Barton and Fleetwood Town a huge favour today by agreeing to loan Lewie Coyle back to the club for another 6 months. The product of the Leeds youth academy spent an entire season there and was expected to be part of the plans this season at Elland Road.
Leeds fans were shocked to hear the rumours that Fleetwood wanted Lewie Coyle back let alone the cheek they think they could loan him for another year. 24 hours later and Coyle joins Fleetwood on a 6 month loan. Joey Barton probably couldn't believe his luck, arguably the best player Fleetwood Town had on their books last season coming back without having to worry about paying any money for his services, his wages will also probably be spilt between the clubs.
📰 | #LUFC can confirm Lewie Coyle has rejoined League One side Fleetwood Town on loan until January
— Leeds United (@LUFC) June 27, 2018
Coyle isn't necessarily a "youngster" anymore, he played his part under Garry Monk and had made his mark before that in the academy. He actually broke into the Leeds team a lot later than most youngsters do and did impress but his issue was simple, Leeds are overloaded in his position. Luke Ayling is the number one right-back and you also have Gaetano Berardi. Vurnon Anita was signed last summer for some unknown reason and barely kicked a ball from the right-back position.
Despite having all of these options Berardi spent a chunk of the season suspended and Ayling half of it injured. Anita didn't perform and it had patches with Stuart Dallas at right-back and even Matthew Pennington had a game there towards the end of the season. Very good on the ball and tough Coyle is a very tidy player and his attitude is fantastic. Joey Barton has a lot to thank Leeds for in this instance. The controversial ex-Manchester City, Newcastle and Rangers player is taking on his first role in management and will be looking to improve on a disappointing season at Fleetwood Town.
Ex-Leeds boss Uwe Rosler was sacked last season after a disappointing start and replaced by John Sherian at the helm. Barton is expected to give Fleetwood a fresh look although it's fair to say that many aren't convinced he'll make the grade in football coaching.


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Agana Catholic Church - Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral - Basilica
Phone: 1-671-472-6201, 1-671-477-1842
Fax: 1-671-472-1729
Email: email@example.com
Website: https://www.aganacathedral.org/
Types of Services Offered: Faith-Based Services
Category: Faith-Based
- Description
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- Contacts
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Rectory Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:
8am – 4pm (Open for Lunch).
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.
Weekday Mass Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 5:45am
Tuesday & Wednesday
Sunday Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil 6pm
Sunday: 5:45am, 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, & 7pm.
First Sunday of the month Filipino mass 5pm.
30 minutes before mass or by appointment.
207 Archbishop F.C. Flores St. , Hagatna, GUAM, GUAM
1-671-472-6201, 1-671-477-1842
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Infants, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Agana, Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Agana, archdiocese, Hagatna


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My eight-page special report "Who owns the Lake District?" made the cover of this month's Cumbria Life magazine. It explores the special responsibilities that comes with land ownership in an area of great natural beauty, where public access and commoners rights must be protected by law.
It was prompted by the media outcry over the Earl of Lonsdale's decision to sell Blencathra, the saddleback mountain, earlier this summer for £1.75m – sparking a local campaign to bring the beloved landmark under community ownership.
British national parks vary from the American system in that the national park authority does not own the land it oversees, rather acting as a planning authority. Around 60% of the Lake District national park is under private ownership.
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Nestled against a backdrop of blue hills, approximately 130-KM from the island's cosmopolitan centre of Colombo, is 'The Radh - Kandy'.
Graciously set a whisper from the golden-roofed Temple of the Tooth Relic, this luxury boutique hotel in Kandy makes a reposeful base from which to experience the quaint, culture-steeped city. Aesthetic, Kandyan-art- inspired interiors are jazzed up with stylish contemporary flourishes, in a bid to soothe the guest, body and mind.
The retreat's intricately-designed 4-star accommodations offer a host of modern amenities, including a private bathroom with fashionable toiletries, mini fridge and integrated room controls. The Executive and Premier Rooms are further furnished with private balconies that gaze across the quaint city or tranquil forests. The magnificent Radh Family Suite creates a home-away-from-home atmosphere, whilst the Radh Premier Suite is detailed with a balcony Jacuzzi.
Inspired by the unique spirit of Japanese gastronomy, the 'Café Nihonbashi at the Radh' serves up sashimi, sushi and tempura relishes. Snuggled overlooking the gorgeous atrium, 'The Radh Coffee Shop' arrays lovingly-baked cakes and pastries, alongside warm cuppas. A tranquil spa takes the guest on a most relaxing journey of rejuvenation.
Safely surrounded by emerald hills, Kandy is known for its quaint and culture-steeped appeal. The golden-roofed Temple of the Tooth Relic, Hantana Tea Museum, Kandy Lake, Mahaweli River and Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya are some must-visit attractions in the area.
'The Radh - Kandy'; oodles of old-world charm to whisk you back in time…Title image by: The Radh - Kandy The information displayed is provided by The Radh - Kandy
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Yankees DH Matt Holliday believes it is only a matter of time before OF Aaron Judge breaks out of his second-half slump.
Holliday, who was recently activated off the 10-day DL due to a back injury, thinks Judge will not only break out of his hitting troubles. He is going to come out red hot.
"It looks like the timing is going to be awesome," Holliday told NY Daily News' Christian Red. "When you come out of these things, especially when you have the talent he has, it comes out big. It's gonna come out at the right time. He carried us for a long time in the first half. There's a stretch of that coming, and it's gonna be good timing. I'm not worried about (Judge) at all. I'm going to give him a hug. I'm excited about what's coming."
Judge has used Holliday's veteran leadership through the ups and downs of his first full season in the MLB, even while Holliday wasn't in the lineup.
"I was still talking to him," Judge said. "He's a leader and a mentor. I just was always asking questions in spring training. He's just a great guy -- welcome me in, welcomed in a lot of younger guys. He's a leader of this team, and a leader of this clubhouse."
Holliday knows "there's no need to panic" with Judge because he has been through a few slumps in his career as well.
Though Holliday was not in the starting lineup Friday, he feels his swing is back to the way it should feel.
"I felt real good about some of my swings from at-bats the last few days," Holliday said. "Playing against Minnesota (Triple-A Rochester Red Wings), they had a couple big league guys on reassignment and they're Triple-A bullpen is high 90s, kind of what you see in the big leagues. I felt like I got the chance to see some really good pitching. Felt good about some of my at-bats, and the timing of it."
In three games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Holliday went 2-for-10 with two singles and three runs scored. He owns a .229 average with 16 homers and 51 RBI this year.
Judge is 27-fior-151 (.179) entering Friday's game against the Red Sox.


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Holz Foundation Sponsors Over $225,000 in Scholarships
Posted: August 4th, 2016 | Holz Foundation
The Holz Foundation sponsored over $225,000 in scholarships for children attending Puzzle Box Academy for the 2016-17 school year.
This generous sponsorship will allow children to receive specialized education as well as tailered therapeutic services. The Board of Directors consist of Pamela Furr, Monique Todd, Brian Su and James Holz.


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It is winter time and the sports enthusiasts are taking out their winter sport gear to get the best out of their leisure time. So if you are also a sports enthusiast, we bring here a list of the best winter sports that will make your day. The list is a creation by a team of Acquire Professional Coursework Help .
1. Ice Hockey
One of the most popular sports in Europe, Ice Hockey is a choice of many sports enthusiasts who want to experience some best sports time during the chilling cold season. The only thing that you need to concern is the bruises and injuries that you might suffer in this sport. But they are worth it.
2. Skiing
The most loved winter sports in the world, skiing has been played around the world for decades. Besides, it is also a great sport to watch as a spectator. The only thing you will need is a slop that goes down a mountain alp. But if you don't have any such place in proximity of your area then a visit to Swiss Alps can be a good option this winter.
3. Ice Skating
How can a list of best winter sports be complete without a mention of this sport? Ice skating has been one of the most popular winter sports and people like to spend their leisure time playing this sport. The good thing about ice skating is that you can play it even in the courtyard of your home given that you have a good deposit of ice.
4. Snowboarding
This is yet another winter sport that you can't live without. Snowboarding is a choice of thousands of people in the winter countries who want to get pleasure of their free time. This sport doesn't require heavy investment of money. All you need is a pair of skateboard that you can wear and indulge in enjoyable skateboarding rides.
5. Ice Climbing
Just like rock climbing, ice climbing is about surmounting a peak. The only difference is that you have to surmount a body of ice rather than the massive rocks. But this doesn't make it any less laborious sport. To be good in this sport, you need to have strong muscles that can lift you up a peak without exhausting yourself.
6. Ice Diving
Warning! This is winter sport is not for the fainthearted and the oldies. Ice diving can be the ultimate experience to give your adrenaline a boost. You can indulge in this sport during the chilly weather when the water is frost. Can't relax my goose bump!
7. Ice Fishing
Imagine yourself eating a Tetra under a camp with fire logs. Feeling the saliva in your mouth? Well, when just a thought of it activates the taste buds, you can understand the intensity of real experience. Ice fishing is common in many places of Europe where people go to enjoy ice fishing to kill their time and have a tasty and yummy food.
8. Tobogganing
Tobogganing is another great winter sport that you can find refuge during the winter season. The only thing you need in this sport is a body of ice where you can slide down a hill and feel the joy of this sport. The real fun is the thrill of speed that you experience over the course of the slide.
9. Kite Ice Skating
Just like kite rollerskating, kite ice skating uses a big kite to propel a person on skateboard. It is the force of wind that will keep you moving over the ice and you will feel the thrill right in the middle of your stomach. Try it to believe it.
These are some of the best winter sports that you can try to experience the best time during the winter season. Add them to your wanderlust you must do this year.


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The main reason to attend An Event Apart is to learn a ton of exciting web stuff, right? Attendees want to write better code, make more beautiful websites, and serve their users more thoughtfully. The food is delicious, admittedly, but it is merely a perk of the core experience.
Indeed, there were many other perks besides tasty crème brûlée, including many speakers' off-hand references that made me want to pull up Wikipedia. Since I prefer to take my notes on paper and focus on the speaker, I was luckily not distracted by these references at the time, and instead noted them for later investigation.
After the jump, check out an expanded list from what I originally wrote in my notes. I could not help going back through presentation slides to find even more tidbits. All items link to Wikipedia first; some also link to a corporate or more helpful site, when appropriate. Though some references are less obscure than others, the entire list gives good impression of the variety of interests represented by An Event Apart's fantastic speakers.
- Gutenberg press via @zeldman
- telegraph via @zeldman
- transatlantic cable via @zeldman
- Bell's telephone via @zeldman
- ARPANET via @zeldman
- Mosaic via @zeldman
- hovercrafts via @simplebits
- litl (see also: http://litl.com/) via @lukew
- Vannevar Bush via @zeldman
- Tim Burners-Lee via @zeldman, @adactio, others
- Ziggy Stardust via @zeldman
- Jakob Nielsen (see also: http://www.useit.com/) via @jmspool
- Dave Shea (see also: http://www.csszengarden.com/) via @malarkey
- John Gorrie via @veen
- Marc Andreessen via @veen
- Alfred Hitchcock via @beep
- Stewart Brand (@veen)
- Cooke and Wheatstone (@zeldman)
- John Allsopp (see: http://www.alistapart.com/authors/a/johnallsopp) via @marcotte
- Mark Boulton (see: http://www.markboulton.co.uk/about) via @beep
- Humphrey Bogart via@malarkey
- Bob Hoskins via @malarkey
- Stacey Keach via @malarkey
- René Magritte via @beep
- Raymond Chandler via @malarkey
- Michael Jackson via @simplebits
- WHAT WG (see also: http://www.whatwg.org/) via @zeldman, @adactio
- IETF (see also: http://www.ietf.org/) via @adactio
- W3C (see also: http://www.w3.org/) via @zeldman, @adactio
- 37 Signals (see also: http://37signals.com/) via @jmspool
- Gray's Anatomy (see also Gray's Anatomy on Amazon) via @jmspool
- Warlock of Firetop Mountain by Jackson and Livingstone (see also: The Worlock of Firetop Mountain on Amazon) via @adactio
- The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker (see also: The Blank Slate on Amazon) via @aarron
- Tao Te Ching (see also Tao Te Ching on Amazon) via @beep
- There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (see also There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly on Amazon) via @stubbornella
- Rastersysteme für dievisuelle Gestaltung (see Grid Systems in Graphic Design/Raster Systeme Fur Die Visuele Gestaltung (German and English Edition)) via @beep
Pop culture
- Wall-E (see also: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910970/) via @aarron, @beep
- Who Framed Rodger Rabbit (see also: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096438/) via @malarkey
- The Maltese Falcon (see also: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033870/) via @malarkey
- Dancing on the Moon, Max Fleischer via @adactio
- things we left on the moon via @simplebits
- CSSquirrel (read it at: http://www.cssquirrel.com/comic/) via @adactio
- Mad Libs via @adactio
- The Simpsons (watch it at: http://www.hulu.com/the-simpsons) via @marcotte
- BBC's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Gallaxy via @adactio
- Dr. Strangelove (see also: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057012/) via @beep?, @adactio
- Lego via @stubbornella
- Disney World via @jmspool
- Six Flags via @jmspool
- Mona Lisa via @beep
- Ironman (see also: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371746/) via @beep
- 3D Robot Monster (see also: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046248/) via @beep
- The Godfather (see also: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/) via @beep
- K-I-S-S-I-N-G via @beep
- Mystery Science Theater 3000 (see also: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094517/) via @beep
- Star Wars via @beep
- Metropolis (see also: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0017136/) via @beep
- Dial M for Murder (see also: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046912/) via @malarkey
- Magic 8-Ball via @aarron
- Second Life (see also: http://secondlife.com/) via @adactio
- Maslow's heirarchy of needs via @aarron
- Gestalt via @aarron
- Metcalfe's law via @veen
- Draconian via @adactio
- Postel's law via @adactio
- zero via @beep
- Occam's razor via @aarron
- golden rectangle via @beep
- responsive architecture via @beep
- beer via @veen
- Ben & Jerry's (see: http://www.benjerry.com/) via @halvorson
- sausages via @adactio
- Spam via @aarron
- sushi via @aarron
The World
- traffic signals via @adactio
- dentistry and how most of us feel about it via @halvorson
- TSA via @jmspool
- kudzu via @stubbornella
Shoo! Not sure about you, but I think that is a lot of reading to do. If you are able to get through all the Wikipedia pages, I imagine you are now that much more qualified for (geeky) pub trivia. In any case, from the list above, it is clear that the speakers at An Event Apart are not the sort of people who constantly code without opening their eyes to the rest of the world.


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Encourage one another...
Cross-Posted from 4:12 LIVE! today. But I will give my conference update soon...
The UPS man just knocked on my door with a case of The Encore, my brand-new book on his shoulder. I didn't accost him like I did the poor UPS guy who came with the case of my very first book.
Me: Do you know what this is? Do you know? (in high-pitched squeals only a girl can make)
UPS guy: Uh, no Ma'am (fear flickers across his eyes)
Me: My book! My very fist book! I actually wrote a real book! (I resist hugging him here and probably sensing that he shoves the fifty pound box at me and takes off.)
It's still exciting and wonderful and kind of unbeliveable though. I flipped through one off the fresh stack and inhaled the smell. (If you smell books - you'll know why I did it - if you don't smell books then there's no point in trying to explain it anyway.)
It's something I never thought could happen. God's like that. He takes something that seems impossible and makes it real. He takes something that lingers in our dreams and gently pulls it into reality.
Except in cyberspace (and my fabulous husband - speaking of dreams coming true)I really don't have very many people to celebrate with. Lots of people around me, well, they just don't get what I do. It can be hard, but it also forces me to remember the One who moves me to do it all in the first place and sense His pleasure. What dad wouldn't be excited for their daughter? I can be sure that He celebrates with me and today - well, that's enough for me. He gets it.
I wonder how many of you don't get much encouragement in your calling. I wonder how many of you labor almost in secret. I'm sure you do. We live in a world where we don't naturally encourage one another, we have to learn how and prcatice it often. So if you have need of encouragement I have two suggestions that have helped me:
Become an encourager - be someone who looks for ways to encourage those around you, whether it's a friend, a sibling or even your mom and dad. Or a stranger at church whose smile brightens your day. Or an author whose books... (whoops - never mind;)
And remember the One who sees all you do. Keep in mind that Christ doesn't just hang around us to keep us out of trouble, He hangs around us because He loves us. He weeps with our pain and celebrates in our victories. Nothing you do is ever a secret from Him. The more you get to know Him - the more you'll be content with only Him knowing your sacrifices.
Of this I am completely convinced - He loves you more than you can imagine!


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Rotorua - Journeys End
Rotorua - Journeys End
Yesterday Karin asked us if we could pick up some cold refreshments to have with dinner, so we called into a little supermarket in Seddon for a six pack. Where do you store such a commodity when the bikes are already loaded, why shuffle stuff around in one of the panniers, she'll be right.
Karin's place is located down a couple of gravel roads and then you need to negotiate a steep dirt track to get to the house up on the hill. We took it pretty easy but on our arrival one of Dougs' panniers had developed a leak. "Ooer, that doesn't look good", says Karin. "Oh it's probably just condensation" says Doug hopefully. Umm, nope, one of the stubbies has had a "whoopsie" and emptied most of itself through his gear. It seems the cap wasn't on very securely and all the bouncing about had done it no good at all. A quick mop up and out on the clothes line soon had the clothing sorted, bikers are supposed to smell a bit like a brewery, right?
After a beaut nights sleep, (there is something to be said for rural living), we were up at 5.30am in order to get to the ferry at Picton by 7.00am. A cup of coffee under our belts and we bid the delightful Karin farewell. Thanks for the hospitality Karin, you are good people, all the best of Karma to you and your family.
Locked and loaded we hit the road by 6.15, in the dark. There is something about negotiating dirt tracks at night with lights on low-beam, it's a very delicate dance. The other fun thing is that every bug within cooee want's to self-destruct on your visor, leaving a blurry mess, great when you get oncoming headlights in your face, blargh.
Just to make things interesting there are roadworks on the main highway, gravel, deep gravel, in the dark with damn big trucks oncoming. "Keep it loose, don't tense up, let the bike wiggle about, gahh how deep is this stuff, oh great dust too". Things were a bit busy there for a while, but it's all part of the experience.
We arrive at the Ferry Terminal by 7.00am and are soon mustered aboard to secure the bikes for the voyage. Getting much more adept at this now, big wheel chock up against the front wheel, use the ship supplied ties at the rear and tension the whole thing down with two ratchet straps at the front. Here's a tip, unless you are particularly adept at tying "truckies hitches/knots", carry at least two ratchet strap ties. The ship provides ropes suited to tying off on the deck cleats/eyes (sometimes with hooks attached), but you need to be able to get everything snugged down tight so that the bike won't shift when the ship is underway.
Time for breakfast and settle in for the 4 hour crossing. Cheese and tomato toastie and a large coffee.
Not much to report about the crossing except that it was calm and the recliner seats are pretty comfy. Movies were shown and naps were taken, a bit like flying but much more relaxing.
Docking at Wellington was completed with efficiency and we were all set to roll as soon as the ramp was lowered. As before, bikes on our deck were among the first to be ushered off. Down the ramp (a very steep and wet/slippery ramp) and onto the dock, we follow the line of vehicles in front and are soon onto Wellingtons' streets.
I'd had a chat with Doug prior to get a plan in my head should we become separated by traffic, "simple", he says, "follow the signs for Highway One, they will take you all the way to Taupo". How easy is that? As it transpired, the midday traffic was very light and without much ado we had cleared the city limits within 15 minutes, we were on the final run home.
The difference between the two islands' road networks is glaringly obvious as soon as you leave the Motorway, potholes, patches, narrow sections, uneven surfaces, this all just outside Wellington. Mind you the scenery is nice as the road follows the coast for a time. On the way down we had done this in the dark and my recollection of it was a lot of rock/concrete flying past very close, trying to keep Dougs' lights in sight whilst avoiding getting turned into jam by commuters. Much more pleasant this time around.
Once out of suburbia the pace picks up and we settle into the rhythm of banging out kilometers. We are only stopping for tank and tummy on this leg, a long haul and we want to be home before dark. Lunch was one of the best chicken salads I've every had at a nice little cafe just before our ascent onto the Desert Road. Sitting under a shady tree out in the courtyard was most pleasant and a great way to recharge the mental batteries.
Up to now the weather had been quite clear, cool but fine. As we hit the Desert Road there were big black clouds gathering over on our left, right down over the surrounding peaks (we'd hoped to grab a "postcard" photo but nothing to see except cloud), with a haze developing ahead and to the right. Hmm, doesn't look too bad, fingers crossed we will skirt the main part & be OK.
Nope, the road was showing signs of having had recent rain and the skies were getting darker. Oh yeah, there are big orange signs all along warning the road is slippery when wet too. We were still "on pace" so my cornering lines consisted of picking the non-shiny patches on the surface, sure keeps you alert.
By way of explanation regarding the non-shiny patches, when the roads people lay down a new or repaired surface, they apparently use an asphalt mixture that has a high emulsifier agent (kerosene). This is great to get the stuff down and smooth quickly (and it is cheaper than the good gear) but when it bakes in the hot sun for a time the mix begins to separate with the aggregate (stone/gravel) sinking and the sticky stuff rising. The result is a shiny surface that has does not provide much grip and can be horrid when wet or icy. When you only have two small patches of rubber keeping you shiny-side up you want to avoid crossing anything shiny unless you are dead upright and in a straight line, hence seeing this stuff mid-corner can be perturbing.
We ran through a couple of showers that were enough to get us damp but not soggy, on the plus side though it washed the accumulation of bug-guts off our gear. Every cloud, and all that. A quick refuel at the same service station we had used on the way down a couple of weeks ago (has it really been that long?) and we were away again.
Finally we start seeing road signs with "Rotorua" on them, not long to go, the shadows on the road are getting longer and the sun is dead-ahead, only 30km to go. Doug pulls over & asks if I'd like a quick break before the final run in. "Nah, I'm on a roll, lets keep moving". 20km to go.
Then we are passing the "Welcome to Rotorua" sign and turning up suburban streets into Dougs' driveway, home. Shutting down the bike for the final time feels a bit strange, our adventure is done and the memories start here. Wow, that was fun though.
So the day was around 12 hours total. 4 hours on a boat & 8 hours riding, around 600km, not bad for a day's travelling.
Bikes unloaded, gear in the corner to be sorted and packed tomorrow, time for a beer and to send a text to Linda to let her know we are home safely.
So, there you have it. Two mates on bikes belting around the lovely South Island of New Zealand for a couple of weeks. Sound like fun? It sure was.
I'll put a bit of a postscript up later to summarise the numbers, what worked, what might be helpful etc. Until then...
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|A small bucktail jig landed good numbers
of schoolies that were feeding on bay
|A good way to fish a small
jig is off a float.
So, what were we doing that they weren't? We were using small stuff that closely resembled the 1-3 inch baitfish that the stripers were feeding on. I was using a small, homemade, flathead, 3/8 oz. bucktail jig with a three inch curly tail attached to it. This is too light to cast with a surf rod so I fished it off an egg float. At first Jon was using a small Cocahoe off a float. He did get a few fish on that but the ole reliable Cocahoe was not getting it done this day. So, he snapped on a small, 4 inch Rapala X-Rap swimmer in a white color. This is one of his favorites when the fish are on small bait, and it worked wonders on this day.
Most of the frustrated fishermen who were not catching were using big, 5-6 inch poppers, large swimmers, big metal or large jigs. Those bigger lures are great when the big bait (menhaden, herring and mullet) are around, but are generally ineffective when the stripers are feeding on small bait.
|The water is just boiling with schoolies feeding on small bait. There have been
big numbers of fish around this week where there is bait.


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Raven Beer Tasting
If you haven't had a chance to try the selection of Raven Beers, now is the time! Stephen from Raven Beer will be here pouring samples.
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- Presented By: Joe's Place
- Dates: June 1, 2018
- Location: Joe's Place
- Address: 2 Williams St, Greenville, SC 29601
- Time: 4-8 pm
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Introduction: DIY Needle Tatted Earrings
Needle Tatted lace earrings!
You don't need to know how to needle tat to follow this instructable.
For the burgundy center's, the thread I used was thicker than the black, giving the earrings extra contrast, but if you would prefer to use the same size thread for both parts, I have provided a pattern for that.
This is my first instructable, I hope you like it! I have tried to make this as comprehensive as possible, but if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :)
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Step 1: Gather Materials!
You will need:
1. Size 5 Tatting needle
2. Black 2 Ply Perle No. 5 Mercerised cotton
3. Burgundy 3 ply cotton
4. Scissors
5. Needle-nose Pliers'
6. 2 x Jump rings
7. 2 x Ear wires
Step 2: Choose Your Pattern!
Use the pattern 'A' if you are using the same sized thread for both colours.
If you chose to use a larger thread for the center like I did, use pattern 'B'.
Step 3: Measure Tail Thread!
Using your centre colour, pull 10 cm of thread through the needle.
Measure (but don't cut) 40 cm of thread from needle eye towards ball of thread. This is called the tail thread, and your first Double Stitch starts here.
Step 4: The Double Stitch...
First half of the Double-Stitch.
1-2. Holding tail thread (at 40 cm mark) with needle, take thread behind and around index finger, then slide needle up and underneath thread, forming the first half of the Double Stitch (DS).
The second half of the Double Stitch is just the same as the first, but backwards! To form it...
3-5. Take thread across the front of index finger, around the back and under, forming a loop. Pass needle through, and slide knot down to the first.
6. Make four more Double Stitches along needle. In total you should have five.
If you make a mistake, just slide knots back off needle and start again :)
Note: Double Stitch, DS and ds, all mean the same thing!
Step 5: Now for a Picot! (pea-ko)
A picot (P) is just a gap between two Double Stitches.
I find it helpful, after making the first half of the DS, to place my fingertip over the gap, keeping it in place whilst making the second half of the DS.
Remember! The larger the gap, the longer the picot will be.
Continue making DS's and picots' until you have: 5ds P 5ds P 5ds P 5ds
Step 6: Make a Ring!
You should now have twenty knots and three picots on your needle.
1-2. Slide knots off the needle and onto the tail thread. But DO NOT PULL TAIL THREAD ALL THE WAY THROUGH!
3. To form your ring, pass needle through loop, and gently pull tight. Tie off with an overhand knot as shown.
Step 7: Making a Chain
1. Place needle on top of the ring, crossing the join.
2-3. Make 14 Double Stitches taking care that the first Double Stitch sits tightly against the ring.
4. To close the chain, slide knots along needle and onto the tail thread, this time pulling the thread all the way through. Gently pull on the tail thread until your chain is nicely curved. Close with an overhand knot.
Step 8: More Ring's and Chain's!
1. To make the second ring, place needle across the end of the chain, and knot: 5ds p 5ds p 5ds p 5ds.
Slide knots off needle onto tail thread, pass needle through loop and tighten so that this second ring is the same size as the first ring. Close with an overhand knot.
2. For the second chain pass needle through the last Double Stitch of the previous chain, and then make 14 ds.
3. Continue making the chains and rings until you have four of each, but don't close the last chain.
Step 9: Join It Together and Iron It Flat!
1-2. Poke needle down through the first Double Stitch of the first ring, and pull until the chain and ring join. Now tie two over hand knots.
3. Cut both threads, leaving about 15 cm. Using needle, tuck ends along under two or three of the Double Stitch's of the ring. Trim.
4-6. To find the back, look for were you tucked in the ends, and iron on this side.
The ironing process flattens this side of the tatting and can make it look a little shiny. Center's Done!
Step 10: The Outside Layer...
1-2. Thread needle with the contrasting colour. Poke needle through the Double Stitch closest to the join of the ring, and pull through.
3. Make a chain: 8ds. Close with an overhand knot.
4. Make a ring: 4ds p 4ds close.
4. And another chain: 8ds. Don't close this chain as we will be joining it to the burgundy ring.
Step 11: Joining to Burgundy Ring
1. Poke needle through Double Stitch of next ring and pull down and through, making sure that the ball thread passes underneath.
2. Turn work over, and poke needle down through Double Stitch on the opposite side of the ring.
Continue making chains and rings for the remaining three sides.
Pro Tip!
When starting a chain next to the burgundy ring, make the first Double Stitch as close as possible to the ring. This just makes it tidier :)
Step 12: Almost There...
1-2. To finish outer layer, pass needle through a Double Stitch of the ring, and tie with two overhand knots. Tuck both ends through two or three Double Stitch's of the ring. Trim.
You have now completed the tatting! Whohoo!
3-4. Attaching Earwires
Take a jump-ring and pass it through top picot of burgundy ring. Add earwire and close jump-ring.
Step 13: Done!
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that's an amazing DIY,so i trust i can give a pair of earrings as my style,thanks for ur sharing!
Your welcome :)
This is cool! I've never tried needle tatting before, but your earrings turned out so cute I might have to give it a go. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! I hope you do, tatting is great fun :)


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Tensions soar after Iran seizes tanker
Armed aircraft protecting US cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz
The US is taking measures to protect a ship near where two British tankers were seized by Iran.
According to a US defense official with direct knowledge, at this hour, the US military is monitoring the transit of US commercial cargo ship through the Strait of Hormuz using armed aircraft overhead. The US will not say the location or other details, but the transit typically takes six to eight hours.
The seizure of two ships was clearly a preplanned and coordinated Iranian operation, the US military believes. Both tankers were boarded by IRGC and taken into Iranian waters, about a half hour apart.
Trump says he will talk to the UK about seized tankers
President Trump hailed a "close alliance" with the United Kingdom as he answered a question about seized British tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
"We have a very close alliance with the United Kingdom. We always have," Trump told reporters at the White House.
Later, Trump claimed the episode proved his warnings about Iran correct.
"This only goes to show what I'm saying about Iran. Trouble. Nothing but trouble," he said. "It goes to show you I was right about Iran."
He noted the "US has very few tankers going in because we're using a lot of our own energy," but said the American presence in the region was still robust.
"We have a lot of ships there that are warships," he said.
"We'll talk to the UK," he said, suggesting there was a lack of clarity about the current situation: "We heard about it. We heard it was one. We heard it was two."
Trump noted there would soon be a new British prime minister. "That's a good thing for the UK," Trump said.
Iran has seized a second tanker, US official says
Iran has also seized a second tanker, the Liberian-flagged MV Mesdar, according to a US official. Two more US officials tell CNN that, according to maritime intelligence reports, the indication is the Mesdar has been seized.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced earlier that its navy has captured a British-flagged tanker 'Stena Impero' in the Strait of Hormuz.
The order of seizure of the two ships isn't clear at this time.
UK Chamber of Shipping: "We condemn unreservedly" the ship's capture
The UK Chamber of Shipping said it "condemn unreservedly" the capture of a British tanker.
Here's the statement from CEO Bob Sanguinetti:
We condemn unreservedly the capture of Stena Impero as she transited the Strait of Hormuz earlier today. The action by those involved is in violation of international regulations which protect ships and their crews as they go about their legitimate business in international waters.
Our priority is for the safety and welfare of the crew. We call on the UK Government to do whatever is necessary to ensure their safe and swift return.
This incident represents an escalation. Whilst we call for measured response, it is also clear that further protection for merchant vessels must be forthcoming to ensure enhanced security to guarantee free flow of trade in the region.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its navy has captured the British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Two US officials also said a British tanker has been seized.
The White House is "aware of reports that Iranian forces seized a British oil tanker"
The White House is aware of reports a British oil tanker was seized in the Gulf, a spokesman said Friday.
"We are aware of reports that Iranian forces seized a British oil tanker," national security counsel spokesman Garrett Marquis said in a statement.
"This is the second time in just over a week the UK has been the target of escalatory violence by the Iranian regime," Marquis went on. "The U.S. will continue to work with our allies and partners to defend our security and interests against Iran's malign behavior."
US-Iran tensions have been escalating this summer. Here's a recap of some of the events.
Tensions between the US and Iran have in recent weeks following several incidents involving tankers and drones.
Here's a look at some of the key events:
- Wednesday, June 10: Armed Iranian boats unsuccessfully tried to seize a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, according to two US officials with direct knowledge of the incident. The British Heritage tanker was sailing out of the Persian Gulf and was crossing into the Strait of Hormuz area when it was approached by boats from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Iranians ordered the tanker to change course and stop in nearby Iranian territorial waters, according to the officials.
- Thursday, June 13: The United States blamed Iran for the attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman. The Pentagon released a detailed set of photos that it said showed Iranian boats removing a mine from one of two vessels that were attacked.
- Monday, June 17: The Trump administration said it will deploy 1,000 additional troops and more military resources to the Middle East. The forces are being sent in response to what Washington called "hostile behavior by Iranian forces that threaten United States personnel and interests across the region."
- Thursday, June 20: Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it had shot down an "intruding American spy drone" after it entered into the country's territory Thursday. A US official confirmed to CNN a drone had been shot down, but said the incident occurred in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital shipping routes.
- Monday, June 24: Trump announced new sanctions against Iran in part to retaliate after the downing of a US drone.
- Thursday, July 18: President Trump said that the USS Boxer downed an Iranian drone that came within 1,000 yards of the Navy ship and ignored "multiple calls to stand down." Trump said the drone was "threatening the safety of the ship and the ship's crew" in the Strait of Hormuz and was "immediately destroyed." The drone was destroyed using electronic jamming, according to a US defense official.
- Friday, July 19: Iran says it has seized a British tanker.
Ship's management team: "We are presently unable to contact the vessel"
The owner and ship manager for the Stena Impero — the tanker two US defense officials said Iran has seized — released a statement Friday.
They said 23 seafarers are on board the ship, and added that there have been no reported injuries.
Here's the full statement:
Stena Bulk and Northern Marine Management can confirm that at approximately 1600 BST on 19th July UK registered vessel Stena Impero (built 2018, 49,683 DWT) was approached by unidentified small crafts and a helicopter during transit of the Strait of Hormuz while the vessel was in international waters. We are presently unable to contact the vessel which is now heading north towards Iran.
There are 23 seafarers aboard. There have been no reported injuries and their safety is of primary concern to both owners and managers. The priority of both vessel owner Stena Bulk and ship manager Northern Marine Management is the safety and welfare of the crew.
Northern Marine Management has not been able to establish contact directly with the vessel since it was notified of the incident at approximately 1600 Today, 19th July 2019.
We are in close contact with UK government authorities.
Trump spoke with France's Macron today about Iran
President Trump spoke Friday with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron as tensions increase in the Persian Gulf.
The White House said the two men discussed "ongoing efforts to ensure Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon."
Iran says it seized British tanker for "violating international regulations"
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it seized the British tanker for "violating international regulations," according to Iran's state-run Press TV.
Meanwhile, the UK said it is "urgently seeking further information" about an incident involving a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.


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If you know me, then you know that I love rainy days and discovering new places. Getting to experience both in the same day leaves me speechless, especially when it's all quite by accident.
Most rainy days I am either working or taking advantage of the down time and reading or watching a movie. On those perfect rainy days when it's warm and the rain is steady but not a downpour, I love throwing on a jacket and boots and taking a walk. Those moments are quite possibly the most relaxed and at peace I ever feel.
On this particular day the rain was too heavy to walk in but while burning time before meeting up with some friends, I found gold. I had my camera with me and decided it was a perfect opportunity to practice getting some rainy shots. I remembered a little park area with lots of trees that was close by. Turns out, taking pictures in a deluge is not easy.
Between trying to keep the camera dry and shooting between windshield wiper blades I was having little luck. I was sitting in a parking lot just on the border of the little park; at that point I had put my camera away and was just listening to the rain and thinking that a nap sounded quite nice. Then, I saw a flash of white. A car! Just a few hundred feet away…in the trees…wait…how did they get back there? I had been short-sighted and not realized that the parking lot of the little park was actually a road that leads back to another little jungle gym and the bike trail.
Aside from myself and the other car that had gone by, it was deserted. Perfect! Under the cover of many tree branches I was able to shoot through the rhythm of the wiper blades and even roll down my window a couple times.
"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king." J.R.R. Tolkien


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Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 1
Par 4, 370 yards
The drive should favor the right side of the fairway to avoid a pair of bunkers that guard the opposite side. The slightly elevated but small green is protected by bunkers either side. It's a straightforward starting hole.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 2
Black Rock
Par 4, 391 yards
This par 4 along the Ayrshire Coast is the most heavily bunkered (11) at Royal Troon. The narrow opening to the green makes a front pin virtually inaccessible. The green is one of six restored to its original size by architect Martin Ebert of Mackenzie & Ebert leading up to the championship.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 3
Par 4, 379 yards
Players will lay up short of the "Gyaws" burn that traverses the 3rd and 16th fairways. The penalizing bunkers on the left of the fairway are some of the busiest on the course. The two-tiered green slopes away.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 4
Par 5, 555 yards
The last of the friendly opening holes was beefed up before the 2004 Open with the two fairway bunkers on the left, although the deep trap short and right at the corner of the dogleg might be more in play. Ebert constructed a series of low dunes and an approach bunker 90 yards short of the two-tiered green to make the second shot more difficult.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 5
Par 3, 210 yards
The prevailing wind, blowing off the beach from right to left, often brings the bunkers ringing the green into play. Ebert enlarged the tee for more angles, a strategy employed on the 6th, 12th and 13th holes as well.
Did You Know?
The gale-force winds were so ferocious at the 1923 Open that Aubrey Boomer watched the ball from one of his sand shots blow back over his head and drop into his jacket pocket.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 6
Par 5, 601 yards
A brave drive must weave its way through three fairway bunkers, leaving a second shot to avoid the vicious bunker 30 yards short of the green. Ebert has reshaped the surroundings of the long and narrow green tucked into dunes.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 7
Par 4, 405 yards
The course moves inland at this magnificent hole. The elevated tee, perched on the dunes, reveals a fairway that doglegs right with a sandhill and two bunkers set into the corner. Ebert revived an old fairway bunker to add risk for those who attempt to drive at the green if the wind is blowing downwind. The narrow green, guarded by three bunkers, slopes from left to right.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 8
Postage Stamp
Par 3, 123 yards
This hole, one of the shortest par 3s in major championship golf, is hardly easy. Misses right of the raised green end up in one of two bunkers with nearly vertical faces. The large crater bunker in front or the pair on the left aren't much more forgiving. Ernie Els (in 2004) and Gene Sarazen (at age 71 in 1973) have aced the hole.
Did You Know?
Originally called "Ailsa," the famed "Postage Stamp" hole earned its name when Willie Park described it in Golf Illustrated as: "A pitching surface skimmed down to the size of a Postage Stamp."
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 9
The Monk
Par 4, 422 yards
The tee shot will be played short of the two bunkers on the left-hand side of the dogleg right. Trees behind the green were removed and dunes added to frame the approach shot. The green drops off on either side.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 10
Par 4, 452 yards
An addition of a new back tee still leaves a blind drive over dunes to reach a fairway without bunkers. The raised green falls off on the right.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 11
The Railway
Par 4, 483 yards
Ebert removed some gorse, replacing it with heather rough, but this is still one of the most daunting drives in the game. Railroad tracks run the entire right side of the fairway with thick gorse swallowing misses left. Hitting the raised green in two is quite the accomplishment.
Did You Know?
In 1962, Jack Nicklaus took a 10 at No. 11, which was a par 5 for the 1962 Open, the year Arnold Palmer defended his title in front of huge crowds at Royal Troon.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 12
The Fox
Par 4, 429 yards
The tee shot of this slight dogleg right should be played left of center to avoid the ridge of rough and gorse on the right. The slightly raised two-tiered green falls down a bank to the left with a well-fed bunker on the right.
Did You Know?
Mark Calcavecchia holed a pitch of 60 feet on No. 12 during the final round — and birdied No. 18 both in regulation and the playoff — to beat Greg Norman and Wayne Grady in a playoff and win the Claret Jug in 1989.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 13
Par 4, 472 yards
With no bunker framing the undulating fairway, picking a line isn't easy, especially when the traditional left-to-right wind gains strength. A big drop-off to the left of the elevated green tends to collect balls.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 14
Par 3, 178 yards
Two bunkers right and one left pinch a narrow entrance to the green. Players would be wise to aim at the thicker center of the green.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 15
Par 4, 502 yards
New tees built to the left of the 14th green, and the shifting of the first half of the fairway to the left, moved the hole away from the access road along the course, restoring the line that was played for the 1923 Open Championship. Shots from the right tend to feed into the flat green resting in a hollow.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 16
Par 5, 553 yards
Most players will lay up short of "Gyaws" burn. The second shot should favor the left side of the fairway to open up a good angle to a green guarded by five bunkers.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 17
Par 3, 218 yards
The wind will dictate what hybrid or long iron is used off the tee. The tabletop green falls sharply away on both sides with five bunkers lurking.
Did You Know?
Justin Leonard sank a 30-footer for a birdie on No. 17, his second birdie in a row, to cement his Open victory in 1997.
Photo By: Eric Hepworth
Hole 18
Par 4, 464 yards
A perfect tee shot will scoot by the three fairway bunkers on the left and the one on the right. Pros shouldn't have any problems with the two bunkers short of the green, but the three flanking the putting surface could be trouble. Just beyond the putting surface near the clubhouse is out of bounds.
Did You Know?
On the third playoff hole of the 2004 Open, Todd Hamilton rolled a chip from 30 feet off the green within two feet of the hole with a hybrid to beat Ernie Els.


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Violence against children – some as young as one year old – is pervasive in homes, schools and communities, new report with disturbing data reveals
1 November 2017, Harare – Staggering numbers of children – some as young as 12 months old – are experiencing violence, often by those entrusted to take care of them, UNICEF said in a new report released today.
"The harm inflicted on children around the world is truly worrying," said UNICEF Chief of Child Protection Cornelius Williams. "Babies slapped in the face; girls and boys forced into sexual acts; adolescents murdered in their communities – violence against children spares no one and knows no boundaries."
The A Familiar Face: Violence in the lives of children and adolescents Report uses the very latest data to show that children experience violence across all stages of childhood and in all settings.
At an event held at UNICEF Harare today, Government, partners and donors called upon all members of society to pay an active role in protecting children against violence, especially within the homes.
Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Acting Director, Mr. Sneddon Soko applauded the Government's partnership with UNICEF in fighting Violence Against Children.
"Zimbabwe has taken great strides in the fight against Violence Against Children by carrying out key research to understand the root causes and manifestations of Violence Aganst Children and identifying elements on how to tackle these issues especially in the homes," Soko said.
Chief Magistrate Mishood Guvamombe of the Judicial Services Commission lamented the rise of sexual abuse cases around the country.
"The worrisome thing is that according to our statistics, 60% of these cases are being perpetrated by people known to the survivors. Most of these incidents are happening in our homes which have always been perceived to be safe havens for our children," he said.
Childline Zimbabwe called upon parents and care givers to play a more active role in raising their children, as most cases of child abuse go undetected due to lack of time spent with their children.
"In this age of technology, parents need not be replaced by gadgets," said Stella Motsi, National Director of Childline. "Parents need to pay close attention, listen actively and believe their children, because abuse may be hidden behind a familiar face."
The Governments of Sweden the United Kingdom and Switzerland are supporting the Government of Zimbabwe through the Child Protection Fund, a multi-donor pooled fund that ensures access to child protection services including victims of violence.
"Child Rights is at the heart of everything we do," said Maria Selin, Deputy Ambassador, and Head of Development at the Embassy of Sweden. "It is everyone's responsibility to ensure our children are protected through evidence based interventions.
"When we read in the report that 15 million girls in the world are being abused, that is the equivelant of the entire population of Zimbabwe. That is a staggering amount," said UNICEF Deputy Representative, Dr. Jane Muita. "It is the responsibility of you, me, and everyone here to end Violence Against Children.
Key findings from the report include:
Violence against young children in their homes:
- Three-quarters of the world's 2- to 4-year-old children – around 300 million – experience psychological aggression and/or physical punishment by their caregivers at home;
- Around 6 in 10 one year olds in 30 countries with available data are subjected to violent discipline on a regular basis. Nearly a quarter of one-year-olds are physically shaken as punishment and nearly 1 in 10 are hit or slapped on the face, head or ears.
- Worldwide, 1 in 4 children under age five – 176 million – are living with a mother who is a victim of intimate partner violence.
Sexual violence against girls and boys:
- Worldwide, around 15 million adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 have experienced forced sexual intercourse or other forced sexual acts in their lifetime.
- Only 1 per cent of adolescent girls who had experienced sexual violence said they reached out for professional help.
- In the 28 countries with data, 90 per cent of adolescent girls who had experienced forced sex, on average, said the perpetrator of the first incident was known to them. Data from six countries reveals friends, classmates and partners were among the most frequently cited perpetrators of sexual violence against adolescent boys.
Violence in schools:
- Half the population of school-age children – 732 million – live in countries where corporal punishment at school is not fully prohibited.
Three-quarters of documented school shootings that have taken place over the past 25 years occurred in the United States
UNICEF prioritises efforts to end violence across all its work, including supporting government efforts to improve services for children affected by violence, developing policies and legislation that protect children, and helping communities, parents and children to prevent violence through practical programmes like parenting courses and actions against domestic violence.
For more information, please contact: Victor Chinyama, Chief of Communications, UNICEF Zimbabwe, Tel: + 263 772 104 579, email@example.com