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It's come to my attention that I'm the victim of theft. People have been stealing my words and pictures from the Fuji X Weekly blog. They have taken them without permission and illegally used them on their own websites. Sometimes they've even claimed them as their own. It's extraordinarily disheartening. This blog is intended to be helpful to Fujifilm photographers, and not a place to find license-free content. I, and I alone, own the copyright.
This isn't the first time, and it won't be the last, that someone has illegally taken my intellectual property. Five or six years ago I was reading a newspaper (something that I rarely do) and I spotted one of my pictures in an advertisement. Someone found my picture on the internet, copied it, and used it in a printed ad to sell their product. Crazy, huh? I've seen someone trying to illegally sell one of my pictures on a print-on-demand site. Someone else used some of my pictures without permission in an article that was factually untrue. In a theft that I just recently became aware of, an entire article of mine was copy-and-pasted onto someone else's website, word-for-word, picture-for-picture, without permission. They didn't even credit it to me (not that it would have made it any less illegal, but perhaps slightly less unethical). Sometimes creative people are easy targets because we put ourselves "out there" for the public to see.
The internet has made theft incredibly easy. It only takes a couple of clicks to steal someone's pictures or words. As many times as my pictures have been illegally taken and used, my words have been plagiarized even more often. There are ways to use someone else's words legally and ethically, but there are people out there on the internet who either don't know or don't care. Perhaps ignorance is better than irreverence, but they're both bad. I just want people to stop stealing my stuff. I don't want to be victimized by lowlifes on the internet who are trying to benefit from my work. Go write your own words! Go capture your own pictures! Oh, you're not very good at those things? Well, did you ever think to contact me and go about this the right way? Or do you only care about yourself?
I do this website mostly as a service to you. Nobody pays me to write the articles you find on Fuji X Weekly, a blog that has been beneficial to many Fujifilm photographers. I do get compensated a small amount for the ads and the affiliate links, but it doesn't pay much; mostly it covers the cost of running the website. In the words of Napoleon Dynamite, "That's like a dollar an hour!" If only it were that much. But I enjoy "giving back" because so many have helped me along the way, and it's good for the soul to be helpful to others. I also love to write, and this blog is good practice for me. I hope that you like seeing my pictures, too. There are many reasons why I do this Fujifilm blog, but being victimized is surely not one of them.
If you are reading this and you illegally copied my pictures and words and are using them without permission and in a way that violates "fair use" laws, please take it down. Please remove from your website what you stole from me. If you go to the About page, there's a way to contact me. Please use that to reach out to me if you'd like to use my pictures or words the right way, the legal way: with permission. I'm sure we can work something out. But please stop stealing. I don't like it. Nobody does. It's wrong. This is a community, and we're all neighbors, so let's be kind and not disrespectful. Thank you.
Some of you have shared my content in limited ways, citing the source, and following the rules of fair use. Rest assured that this article isn't aimed at you. I appreciate what you do and your support. My disdain is aimed towards those who don't follow the rules, operating outside of ethical and legal; those who would rather steal, profiting off of the hard work of others. My words belong to me, and my photographs are mine. Don't take what's not yours, it really is that simple.


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When he was a boy in Eugene, OR, one of Mathias Craig's favorite Christmas gifts was the MIT course catalogue that linguistics professor Ken Hale sent each year. Craig's mother, Colette Grinevald Craig, had studied with Hale, and they remained close friends until his death in 2001. Craig would spend days carefully mapping out imaginary class schedules.
Years later, when Craig was an MIT graduate student in civil and environmental engineering, he again found himself leafing through the catalogue. One class particularly intrigued him–Entrepreneurship in the Developing World, which explored ways business ventures can improve the lives of impoverished people. Craig drew up a plan for building wind turbines to purify water and submitted it to the MIT $50K Entrepreneurship Competition.
"For me it was something very concrete," he says. "I really believed in it. I was doing it as more than just an exercise." In fact, Craig saw the project as a solution to a problem he knew firsthand. From age 11, he'd spent summers on Nicaragua's isolated Caribbean coast while his mother, then head of the University of Oregon's linguistics department, documented Amerindian languages. Generators still provide the only source of power for most of the region, and nearly 80 percent of the population lacks electricity. Craig learned about wind power as an undergraduate at the University of California, Berkeley, so he constructed his hypothetical business venture around the promise of sustainable energy.
Craig's business plan won $1K in the Warm-Up round of the MIT $50K competition. Emboldened by the award, Craig turned down a job waiting for him after graduation to launch BlueEnergy with his brother Guillaume and a childhood friend. Craig serves as executive director and board chairman for the nonprofit, which builds hybrid wind and solar electric systems. BlueEnergy is headquartered in San Francisco, where Craig lives with his wife, Lorelei, but the center of operation is in Bluefields, Nicaragua. To date, BlueEnergy has eight installations serving 1,500 people in six communities. Each system produces 1,500 to 2,000 kilowatt-hours per year.
The organization's work has drawn accolades. Last July, BlueEnergy was profiled on CNN, which named Craig a "CNN Hero." Last fall, Craig won a Tech Museum Award for economic development from the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, CA. He hopes to expand BlueEnergy globally, but for now he's focusing on bringing its model to other parts of Nicaragua.
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English, French
It has long been the hunter's quest to get "within reach" of nature and thus the target. The manner of hunting has changed due to the continuous enhancement of firearms and ammunition technologies. Nevertheless, the passion itself has remained the same over the years.
Thifan Industrie develops products for the decisive moment - for shooting and for hitting the target with certain precision. The requirement for this is accurate knowledge of the hunter's needs and the ability to incorporate it consistently into the development of products.
Our top priority is to manufacture high-quality, high-precision products according to the highest quality standards. This is reflected on one hand in diamond-bright images when observing and aiming, and on the other in the ruggedness of the products on the mechanical side and contributes to in this way to your hunting success.
This ambition to get closer to nature spurred on developments which until recently would have been inconceivable. Due to the fusion of technologies, innovative materials and knowledge of hunting, Thifan Industrie has been able to develop products which unobtrusively preserve long established tradition but are nevertheless not blind to any trends.
Our ammunition for smooth barrels is the most recent example of this synthesis of tradition and innovation: BFS lead free for a better accuracy and a total respect of environment combined with ballistic performances similar to these of rifled barrels cartridges.
We consider it our duty to provide you with the best possible "ammunition" for that decisive moment. To ensure you are perfectly equipped and do not miss the opportunity of a lifetime. Good hunting!


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NLP Word Weaving is something NLP people are very proud of. I was talking to some newly made hypnotists who had just finished a course in NLP and hypnosis. They were all excited about their new skills. They were looking forward to a sparkling career as an international hypnosis superstar.
I didn't have the heart to disillusion them so I let them rave on. The reality is that most full time hypnotists see fewer than six clients a week. 90% of graduates from NLP and Hypnotherapy schools never actually use what they paid so much money to acquire.
NLP Word Weaving in practice
However they were asking me about one aspect that was worrying them both. They didn't feel confident about applying the 'NLP word weaving' part of NLP. They had spent a long time admiring how others had crafted indirect suggestions and language patterns. It seemed to them that there were people who could produce endless streams of it on any subject. They were told this was the way to influence the client's subconscious with effortless mastery.
I had had to tell them that as far as I was concerned, all that effort on NLP Word Weaving was a waste of time and breath. There certainly are endless elegant ways of talking around a subject. There are many ways of structuring suggestions so that that the client doesn't notice. But there is absolutely no evidence that it actually works any better than a straight forward suggestion.
In fact there is evidence to the opposite. It is so subtle that many clients miss the point. So I had to tell them that they had nothing to worry about. I am not sure if they were more relieved or disappointed.
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Obama Channels Hugo Chavez, Shows Why He Can't Lead on the Economy
ACRU Staff
December 12, 2011
This column by ACRU General Counsel and Senior Fellow for the Carleson Center for Public Policy (CCPP) Peter Ferrara was published December 8, 2011 on Forbes.com.
On Tuesday, President Obama went to Osawatomie High School in Kansas to deliver an address framing the economic issues for the 2012 election. He was following in the footsteps of turn of the century "progressive" Teddy Roosevelt, who spoke at that same site 100 years ago to rail against big corporations and the privileged, while calling for "fair play" for ordinary Americans.
But the speech only showed why Obama can't lead America on the economy. Instead of leading us forward into the modern economics of the 21st century, he keeps reaching back into the economics and politics of old – the failed Keynesian economics of Franklin Roosevelt in the 1930s, the disastrous stagflation of Jimmy Carter in the 1970s, and the supposed promise of progressivism 100 years ago, before the demonstrated failures of Marxism worldwide in the 20th century.
He drew a picture of America as a struggling third world nation, saying at stake today "is whether this will be a country where working people can earn enough to raise a family, build a modest savings, own a home, and secure a retirement." He explained America before his coming as "Those at the very top grew wealthier from their incomes and investments than ever before. But everyone else struggled with costs that were growing and paychecks that weren't."
This sounds more like Indonesia, or Venezuela, or Nicaragua. But it is not America "long before the recession hit."
He explained the roots of the problem as,
Over the last few decades, huge advances in technology have allowed businesses to do more with less, and made it easier for them to set up shop and hire workers anywhere in the world….Steel mills that needed 1,000 employees are now able to do the same work with 100, so that layoffs were too often permanent, not just a temporary part of the business cycle….If you were a bank teller or a phone operator or a travel agent, you saw many in your profession replaced by ATMs or the Internet.
This Luddite analysis fundamentally misconceives the role of technology in a modern economy. Such advancing technology increases worker productivity, and hence wages and standards of living. Technological progress over the decades is why the average American worker in 2000 enjoyed 7 times the standard of living of the average American worker in 1900.
He identifies the solution in the speech as increased government spending as the foundation for rising prosperity. He says,
Today, manufacturers and other companies are setting up shop in places with the best infrastructure to ship their products, move their workers, and communicate with the rest of the world. That's why the over one million construction workers who lost their jobs when the housing market collapsed shouldn't be sitting at home with nothing to do. They should be rebuilding our roads and bridges; laying down faster railroads and broadband; modernizing our schools – all the things other countries are doing to attract good jobs and businesses to their shores.
Before Barack Obama as President, the rest of the world looked to America as the example for the economic model that works to achieve prosperity. But today Obama tells America "It doesn't work. It's never worked. It didn't work when it was tried in the decade before the Great Depression. It's not what led to the incredible postwar boom of the 50s and 60s. And it didn't work when we tried it during the last decade."
Instead he tells us to look at the basic infrastructure spending of other countries as the model that works. But American economic growth is not suffering because of a lack of basic infrastructure like a third world country. It is suffering because Obama is so doggedly pursuing the opposite of every policy that would free the economy to produce and boom. Under such Obamanomics, soon enough America will be suffering from the lack of a reliable energy grid like a third world country.
And of course, essential to that essential infrastructure spending, Obama tutors us, is to increase tax rates on the nation's investors and job creators. He said in Kansas on Tuesday,
But we don't have unlimited resources. And so we have to set priorities. If we want a strong middle class, then our tax code must reflect our values. We have to make choices….Do we want to make the investments we need in things like education, and research, and high-tech manufacturing? Or do we want to keep in place the tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans in our country? Because we can't afford to do both. That's not politics. That's just math.
So there you have the Obama formula for an economic growth. After the greatest runaway spending spree in American history during the Obama Administration, the answer is for government to increase spending even more, financed by increasing tax rates even more on the very investors and job creators that produce the jobs for the middle class and working people in America's economic system. That is a perfect prescription for another recession, not the long, long overdue recovery America is still waiting for under Obamanomics.
Obama tells us, "It is wrong that in the United States of America, a teacher or a nurse or a construction worker who earns $50,000 should pay a higher tax rate than somebody pulling in $50 million." That would be wrong if it was true. But it is not.
What Obama is peddling to America on tax policy is only the ugliest example of his well-established rhetorical style of calculated deception. It is based on what he thinks the average voter does not know and will not know, and can be manipulated to believe to Obama's political advantage. For the picture he is painting of the rich getting away without paying their fair share while working people bear most of the tax burden is the opposite of reality.
Even before Obama was elected, under those "failed policies of the past," the top 1% of income earners in 2007 paid 40% of federal income taxes, while the CBO just reported that they earned that year 17% of the income. Moreover, that 40% of federal income taxes paid by the top 1% was more than paid by the bottom 95% combined, according to official IRS data. While the top 1% paid 40% of federal income taxes, the bottom 40% paid no federal income taxes as a group on net. Today 47% pay no federal income taxes.
Yet, Obama has already enacted under current law further tax increases on the nation's job creators, investors and small businesses going into effect in 2013, when the tax increases of Obamacare become effective and the Bush tax cuts expire. Consequently, that year the top two income tax rates would rise by close to 20%, the capital gains tax would soar by nearly 60%, the tax on dividends would nearly triple, and the Medicare payroll tax would rocket up by 62% for these disfavored taxpayers. This alone would take us well beyond the Clinton tax rates, despite Obama's outdated talking point that he is still repeating from 2008.
This is in addition to America suffering with virtually the highest corporate tax rate in the industrialized world at nearly 40% on average, counting state corporate rates. As I have previously noted, even China imposes only a 25% rate, with the rate in the EU even less on average. Our Canadian neighbors next year, now booming while America lags under Obama, will enjoy a 15% rate next year.
Yet, Obama barnstorms America calling for still more tax increases on American business, large and small, and the job creators and investors on which jobs and prosperity for working people depend. Th
e galloping regulatory burdens he is now imposing effectively involve still further tax increases stifling production. It all adds up to a brew for another recession in 2013, unless the American people force a change in course in 2012.


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James Perse slub crewneck tee shirt | size 2, on sale for $49 at James Perse + free shipping w/GRCHNHOLIDAY15
Eileen Fisher slouchy pants | I am wearing a large, petite
Vince Blair Perforated leather shoes
Kara small dry bag* | via Garmentory (use my referral link for a $20 credit!)
I love this color!! I know, I don't have a great track record with wearing color on my person, but I've worn this James Perse tee a few times since I got it on Monday and think I'll continue to wear it quite frequently. I love it layered under my Zady alpaca sweater also, for just a peek of color (Zady is offering 25% off through this weekend with code GRECHEN!!).
This tee is my favorite crewneck because of the neckline and baseball hem; I have a white one also. Honestly, I prefer u or v-neck tees, but for layering, nothing beats a crewneck. And like I said, I love wearing this one under a gray sweater, it's such a pretty combination.
I also got the Yosemite polar fleece pullover and the side stripe jogger pants from the James Perse sale. As is my habit, I wear everything new pretty quickly right out of the box, and I've worn the pants everyday since I got them (I'm wearing them now, as I write this) and the same with the pullover (I wear it to and from Pure Barre). The pants are a replacement for my 100% cotton sweatpants that stretch out so much they're difficult to wear other than at home, and the new pants have pockets, which are essential for me. The joggers are rather warm, so great for this weather, and more of a slim cut than they appear.
I LOVE the pullover. But two things: the color is more of an olive/military green than grey or "granite" as the color states on the site, and it feels/looks rather thin out of the box, but it is crazy warm. I got my normal size 2 and wish I'd sized up so it's more slouchy, but I'm also okay with it as is. I love that I can cinch up the neck so it's more snug and warm and the front pockets are great. The sleeves are the perfect length for me in the size 2 also. GREAT pullover for throwing on with leggings, etc.
What have you ordered from the sale? anything? Please leave your feedback, comments, etc. below for fellow readers, and for me to keep in mind for future sales.
*a note on the bag: I got this when it was on sale during Black Friday/Cyber Monday at Garmentory with some referral credits and some cash. I was confused by the style, since there's also a small dry bag that is more of a sling version – which is what I originally wanted. This is what arrived instead (it's not the same bag as is in the photos at Garmentory – it is exactly this bag at Shopbop), and I was disappointed at first, but the more I tried it out at home, the more I thought I liked this version better. I'll write more about it later, as I use it, but so far, so good…


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We all know how important it is to eat nutrient dense foods.
Here's a guide list that will help you to make wise choices.
Optimal Protein Choices:
- Choose free-range, cage-free, grass fed and no hormone added sources whenever possible. Avoid any farm raised fish.
- Lean free range, organic chicken and turkey
- Cold-water wild caught fish and shellfish (wild salmon, Alaskan halibut, sole, scallops and sardines)
- Lean grass-fed red meats – 2-3 times per week. Game, Lab
- Pea, rice, hemp, whey or potato protein powders
Optimal Fat Choices:
- Raw nuts and seeds (not peanuts)
- Cod liver oil
- Fresh ground flaxseed meal
- Avocado
- Pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, hemp and chia seeds
- Coconut milk or oil
- Flaxseed oil
- Olive oil, olives
- Macadamia nuts
One of the best sources of nutrients are sweet potatoes…not only are they delicious but they are a superb source of nutrients. Once serving can bring you 700% of your RDA for beta – carotene. They are also rich in potassium a great source of energy and pretty much one of the best non-green veggies and starch you can eat.
Coconut: Another favorite, it is a multi-tasking master ingredient that can be used in many ways. The coconut palm ca produce functional flour (grain free and high fiber)…a sweet sugar (low glycemic) and a satiating fat (that trims your tummy). That makes it the perfect baking staple for delicious detoxification.
Rules of Nutrient Dense Meal Timing:
Eat a substantial breakfast within 1 hour of waking up (your Health Shake is perfect)
Eat every 3-4 hours which means you will be eating three balanced meals a day pus 1-2 snacks only if necessary.
Eating this way will assist to maintain blood glucose (energy levels).
Aim for at least three colors on your plate
Add a lean protein to each meal.
Stop eating three hours before bed. (No, this does not mean going to be later!)
Once you step inside the frustrating and exhausting world of weight loss resistance it can be difficult to escape without the right help.
"Stop Weight Loss Resistance" was created to be the help you need in the weight loss resistance war.


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Let Her Teach You: Questions For Vaginal Davis
"The students love my whimsical approach to learning," artist Vaginal Davis says of her recent incarnation as professor. We caught at the end of a month of teaching a performance seminars about Josephine Baker and Jean Harlow at the Malmö Art Academy in Malmö, Sweden. Davis has always been a painter and filmmaker and she's appeared in the films of Bruce Labruce and a singer in a variety of pop groups, beginning with the Afro Sisters. She's perhaps best known for her riotous queercore zines, particularly Fertile La Toyah Jackson, which was named for a friend who stood in for her boss at LA boutique Retail Slut while she was on vacation. You see, the beauty is in the details. The hero Fertile was always preganant, and loved to gossip about sleeping with Eddie Murphy. Davis would probably cringe at the pretension being called a "performance artist," but she is indisputably a performer and it's an act of generosity that she lets the humorless art world occasionally host her. She calls everyone "doll."
Every few years the establishment and the academy recognize once again that Davis, who lives in Berlin, has been making art all along, and invites her to tour the United States. She's doing "performative artist talks" at Princeton, Vasser, Columbia, NYU and Hampshire College, and last night headlined "Stereoscope," a performance series at New York's PS122 curated by Davis' former student, Mashinka Firunts. Teaching is part of a political act about gender and class and the ways people choose to have fun. And as with the semester, tonight Davis's run in New York ends with a party, cohosted with Labruce, who has been in town privately screening his latest film.
We ask Davis for more details:
ALEX GARTENFELD: You've lived in Berlin for what seems like an eternity. How did you end up there?
VAGINAL DAVIS:I have lived in Berlin for only three-and-a-half years. It may seem longer to many because of my relationship with the Berlin based art, music, film and action collective CHEAP which goes back to 2001. My grandfather is German, born in Wannsee the black sheep of the von Hohenzollern clan. Lots of scandal concerning my grandfather and also my father who was born in Mexico and now lives in Argentina. There are a lot of Germans in Mexico, Central and South America.
GARTENFELD: Do you like all the traveling you've been doing?
DAVIS: I have always hated flying. I mainly pass the time writing letters. I am very old school and I still keep many correspondences the old-fashioned way, via post, and I also draw and sketch. I also obsess and fantasize about whatever attractive men may be on the flight. Though these days the pickings are lean. No one flies regularly anymore but fugly, bland businessmen, and hideous families with no-neck monsters for children.
GARTENFELD: We haven't seen much from you in the last few years in New York, although last year you participated in Performa. Is this a return for you?
DAVIS: I have never lived in New York City, but a lot of people think that I am a New Yorker, because I was embraced by the Downtown scene since the 1980s. For the record I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. And only Los Angeles could produce a creature such as myself. New York is a boutique city. You have to be wealthy and of privilege to be able to live comfortably there. My cute flat in the Rote Insel section of Berlin is only 200 euros a month. Can't beat that.
GARTENFELD: What is your favorite city?
DAVIS: Paris is my favorite city in the world. The men are so beyond gorgeous, especially the humpy Arab men. I could never live in Paris, as it's also a boutique city.
GARTENFELD: Your tour this time around is really being endorsed by universities. Do you feel like you have something to teach the United States?
DAVIS: Having been around for so long I go in and out of vogue every few years. Currently I am experiencing a resurgence. I believe its because of advanced capitalism's collapse. The ruling class thinks that the economy is improving—well, this is just the first stage of things getting worse. The young students are now gravitating toward outsider artists who haven't been corrupted by institutional forces and consumerist whims.
GARTENFELD: Do you identify with the term performance art?
DAVIS: When it comes to performance art, I am more interested in the failures then the so-called successes. I have never cared for entertaining anyone. My performances may have elements that some may find entertaining, but that's not my main purpose. If you want pure entertainment value just go and see something like Stomp or Blue Man Group.
GARTENFELD: Do you have any pre-show rituals?
DAVIS: I am not a sentimental or superstitious person, so I don't have any pre-performance rituals. I am a very practical woman. After a performance I am always hopeful that I will lure someone home for a ritual of a more personal nature.
GARTENFELD: What's the best advice another performer has ever given you?
DAVIS: The best performance advice I have ever been given was to "Know where your light is, onstage." That is why I am a great admirer of the fabulous Kembra Pfahler of the Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black. She is a perfect, consumate artist, and she always knows where her light is.
GARTENFELD: What are you currently reading?
DAVIS: I found a copy of Joan Didion's Play It As It Lays, and I have been reading it. I loved the 1970s film version of the novel that starred Tuesday Weld. Bruce LaBruce's 1994 film Super 8 ½—which I make a cameo appearance in—is a semi-remake of Play It As It Lays. How's that for a little bit of trivia, eh?


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VAS ODIS 5.1.3 Offboard Diagnostic Information System 06/2019
Description: The Offboard Diagnostic Information System diagnostic software is a program that supports an interface compatible with SAE J2534 Diagnostic Interface. This software allows you to professional diagnosic all Volkswagen groupe (vw, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Bentley and Lamborghini cars).
The following VAS diagnostic interfaces are supported:
VAS 6154 supports Windows 7 + Windows 10
VAS 5054A supports Windows 7
VAS 5055 supports Windows 7
For commissioning, the corresponding unit must be connected to the diagnostic tester via the USB connector and the appropriate drivers must be installed before starting the ODIS Service. Administrator privileges may be required to install the software.
ODIS 5.1.3 installation guide:
1. install the windows update from folder 01. Windows Update by selecting the 32x 64x file system
Run the ODIS installation on behalf of the ADMINISTRATOR from the
folder: 02. OffboardDiagSetup (installation is not necessary on the C: \
Specify the license.dat license file required during installation, folder: 03. Launcer + license + plugins
After finishing the ODIS installation, copy the files with the replacement: OffboardDiagLauncher.exe to the ODIS installation directory,
de. volkswagen. odis. vaudas. launcher_4.50.0.jar to plugins folder
3. Unzip from folder: 04. Patch Files,
in accordance with the computer file system,
32 bits or 64 bits (error "ODS2522E" will occur if you skip this step).
Copy the extracted files to the folder C: \ Program Files \ Softing \ D-PDU API \ 1.20.042 \ VeCom \ VAS5054 with replacement
4. Unpack archives, from the first 05. PostSetup_79.0.50.part01 to 05. PostSetup_79.0.50.part21 completely, we do not change the name of the folder 05. ODIS-Service_update_5_1_3
5. We start ODIS on behalf of the ADMINISTRATOR, when updating, specify the path to the folder 05. ODIS-Service_update_5_1_3
6. After a long update of the program, ODIS asks to restart the computer, we reboot.
7. We don't start the car.
First, insert the mini USB into the 5054a adapter,
5054a adapter we connect to the car,
We connect the USB wire to the USB of the computer. Windows will detect the adapter and install drivers for it.
We start ODIS on behalf of the ADMINISTRATOR.
Information: Used PassThru devices (VCI) with compatible with SAE J2534 interface must be approved for data exchange with ODIS Service. In ODIS, select the tool, then VCI interface.
Year / Release Date: 06/2019
Version: 5.1.3
System requirements: To use the Offboard Diagnostic Information System software, the following conditions must be met:
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 7 (32×64) / Windows 10 (64-bit) with Internet Explorer 11
Interface language: Multilingual
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Awakened Psicrystal [Psionic]
You have awakened the phrenic potential of the personality shard inside your psicrystal, allowing it to manifest limited psionic abilities.
Prerequisites: Psicrystal Affinity or Psicrystal Weapon.
Benefit: This feat grants your psicrystal a number of limited psi-like abilities (See Awakened Psicrystal).
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Zellelab is a new product developed for the Aesthetic Medicine, that allows the own patient cell injection through a filler technique or a mesotherapy technique, or even as a topical application after laser treatments.
It is a safe and natural technique for visible improvement of texture, luminescence of your skin, reduction of wrinkles and fine lines and fading of dark circles. It is also an innovative solution for hair loss (alopecia, alopecia areata), acne scars and stretch marks. And it is also an ideal supplement for laser and chemical peel treatments.
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma injections rely on a technique that is both: simple and safe, using the regenerative and healing properties of platelets. They have the ability to locally release growth factors, small molecules that act as messengers to initiate the process of skin regeneration. Prepared from your own blood, it is a natural product; reason why the risk of rejection or allergic reactions is minimized.
The application of Zellelab can be done as a non-invasive treatment, applying it in the facial area for 20 minutes as a regenerating mask. Its use is recommended after laser or peeling treatments, given its analgesic effects, which lower the pain and allow the skin to feel fresh. Zellelab can also be used as facial filler, in which the volume of the wrinkles is augmented, known as volumetric therapy. To achieve the volume, the release of thrombin and growth factors from the platelets needs to be increased so that the regeneration process can start. The injection of the Zellelab Platelet Rich Plasma into the wrinkled skin is done not with the idea of filling the area, but to stimulate the surrounding fibroblasts to produce new collagen in that site, bio-stimulating and regenerating the new dermis, humidifying and renewing the skin at the same time. Reason why the result obtained is a very natural and subtle one; different from the one of the well-known pharmaceutical facial fillers based on hyaluronic acid (derived from the bacterial bio-fermentation).
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Agenda accepted
Dicussing comment we made to the attaching of policy to an end point.
They closed it without change.
Bob: Folks please look at the options listed in Paul Cotton's email in the archives posted today at 4:08.
Discussing Jonathan's comments
Discussing ignorable vs optional
Tom: Propose the example to take out optional
Tony: Agrees that the example should come out to agree with 3.9
Bob: Look at 3.8
... We need to fix one of the examples, 3.4
... if Tom wants to raise an issue, then we can proceed on that basis
Katy: issue on one of the
examples too
... if we can have 3 examples - this is how we mandate WS-addressing, this is how we support WS-addressing, and a third on supporting WS-Policy.
Resolved to include 3 or 4 key examples covering typical use cases
David: wants to tone down 3.1.4
Tony: likes 3.1.4 being in a
separate section
... suggests changing "I support" to "I guarantee support"
... 3.3 is the most confusing
... Useful to put in a non-normative section discussing intersection algorithms, maybe?
Katy: need a use case, have it use case driven would help
<scribe> ACTION: Tony to explain the use of optional in 3.1 [recorded in http://www.w3.org/2007/01/22-ws-addr-minutes.html#action02]
Tony: put notes under 3.1.2 and
... Can to changes to examples by doday
Tom: Put in a note on why we are doing optional?
Tony: will put it in an
editiorial note
... will put it in 3.1.4
<scribe> ACTION: Tony will put in an editorial note explaining why in 3.1.4 [recorded in http://www.w3.org/2007/01/22-ws-addr-minutes.html#action03]
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Keith Jack stars in new musical about life of Kenneth Grahame
Produced by Sell A Door theatre company in association with Greenwich Theatre, Sincerely, Mr Toad previews at Southhill Park Theatre before spending the month at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The show will then tour Scotland before a week at Greenwich Theatre in London.
With music by David Andrew Wilson, lyrics by Wilson and Katie McIvor and a book by David Hutchinson, Sincerely, Mr Toad charts the turbulent life of the author of The Wind in the Willows and his relationship with his son Alastair (Keith Jack).
Since making the final of Any Dream Will Do in 2007, Keith Jack has performed in new musical Only the Brave and has spent the last two years touring Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in the leading role.
"I am very excited to be welcoming Keith to our production of Sincerely, Mr Toad" said
Phillip Rowntree, the show's director. "Keith has an incredible voice and I for one can't wait to hear him bring the songs of Alastair to life".
Further casting is still to be announced.


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Romace, Romance! Just in time for snuggling down with a good book this cold, blustery winter holiday. Try one of these romances by Marie Lavender:
She's got it all for those of you who love a heart twisting novel!
Synopsis from Upon Your Return:
Fara Bellamont has been back in society for a year after leaving Cluny Abbey, where her uncle sent her long ago. When he chooses a suitor for her for marriage, she fears that she will be forced to marry a stranger and live a miserable life. But, Fara finds herself thrust into an adventure of a lifetime when unforeseen circumstances cause her to place her trust in a strange man for protection. His intervention not only saves her, but puts her in an even more compromising position. Grant Hill, a trading captain, is enchanted by the young heiress not only because of her beauty, but because she is hardly conventional. Underneath her ladylike exterior lies a tigress. Grant cannot help but offer his protection as she is in need and he is far from immune from her charms. Fara just never bargained on the passion that she feels for Grant Hill. As events unfold, she must decide whether her desires and the dictates of her heart should trump the rules of society…
Read on for a sneak peek at the book: Upon Your Return…..But first:
Marie Lavender takes the time to answer a few questions about her passion- writing!
What can we expect from you this coming year?
I have a few projects going on. I plan to release an anthology titled Miss Lavender's Anthology of Ramblings. It is a collection of short stories and poetry. I also have a paranormal romance that should be released in 2014 through Solstice Publishing, and it is titled Magick & Moonlight. Beyond that, I am polishing the sequel to Upon Your Return. It is called Upon Your Honor.
What genre do you like to write? What genre is your favorite to read?
I write romance, all types of romance. I write contemporary, paranormal and historical romance stories. I read a lot of the same, but I have to say it is a real tie between paranormal and historical romance. For paranormal, I lean toward books like J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series or Kerrelyn Sparks' Love At Stake series. For historical, I read Catherine Coulter, Tessa Dare or Emma Wildes.
Where do you get your ideas?
That's a good question. I really wish I knew. I think sometimes I am influenced by current events in the world or things that happen to me. At other times, it's almost as if something takes possession of me and writes through me. I guess that's what they call "the muse".
What other hobbies do you have besides writing?
I read a lot. And does social networking count? I feel like I live on Facebook and Twitter. LOL. I also run two blogs, Marie Lavender's Books and Writing in the Modern Age, where I have guest authors visit. When I have time, I may watch an episode of Castle, Bones or Once Upon A Time.
Who is your favorite character and why?
Fara Bellamont from Upon Your Return is still my favorite character. She behaves so unlike ladies of her time period, and the hero is still fascinated by her antics. She manages to get her happy ending, despite all of the trials she has to endure.
Which book are you most proud of?
Upon Your Return will always be my crowning glory because it is my first traditionally published book. Right now, I am feeling really great about Leather and Lace, my newest release. But, I am also feeling good about the sequel to Upon Your Return. Do I have to choose one of them? LOL. I guess I'll go with Leather and Lace. It is equal parts steamy romance and suspense. Angie and Patrick will keep you guessing as to who actually succumbs to whom. Throw in the secrets she keeps from the cop, and you have a read that will thrill you.
And now….the sneak peek at Upon Your Return:
"Where will you be sleeping?"
"Right here, if you do not mind."
She swallowed. "Here? In this bed?" She drew in a sharp breath. Surely he was joking.
"That's right. Someone must look after you. You've had a fairly eventful evening, and if you have a concussion, I must fetch a physician right away. But, if you insist, I will find another place. Perhaps Eric will relinquish his quarters for the night…" His voice was soft, as if he was speaking to himself.
This man had saved her life and already she was pushing him out of his cabin on his ship? It did not seem quite right. "No, I do not want you to do that, Monsieur." She sighed. "We may share the bunk, Grant. It is quite simple." She colored beneath his gaze. "Of course, you would have to be a gentleman about it."
"I would not encroach…" His gaze traveled over her from head to toe.
It should have made her shudder; she should have been appalled at that kind of look, but it seemed almost normal in the intimacy of the moment. She felt gratitude for his rescue, but more, a part of her was comforted by the protection he provided. And she craved that safe haven desperately, or at least to hold on for it for a while, if only for tonight.
"You saved my life. It is only right that I give you something in return, if not a good night's rest."
"You owe me nothing, Fara."
"Tis' not the way I see it."
"Very well." He began to unbutton his cravat and white shirt and threw them aside. He bent to pull off his boots and then approached her. "Is there some way I may assist you, to make you more…comfortable?"
She hesitated a moment, unnerved by his half-naked state, and then went on. "I do have a predicament. My corset…it is dreadfully tight. If you would assist me, I should be very grateful." She watched his lips part in surprise and he swallowed audibly.
"Of course." He waited for her to sit up, and then bent to work at the buttons of her lavender dress.
His body was so near that his clean, male scent was almost intoxicating. An additional aroma wafted about too, musky like cigars. It reminded her of the ones she smelled when she passed by her uncle's office while he met with other men for business affairs.
Her breathing came faster and she struggled to control it. Her heartbeat pounded in her ears and she half-wished it all to go away. But, she felt giddy with it too. It was almost a sense of invincibility as his gentleness was lover-like.
He eased the fabric away and when she leaned forward to assist him, he bent over her still to work at the bands of her corset and his hands splayed across her lower back.
Soon, the fabric fell away and she licked her lips, staring into his gaze. His dark eyes were bright with something she'd never seen before. His face was nearly inches from hers and she feared he might kiss her. Half of her wanted it; the other half was her uncle's voice telling her it wasn't right for unattached ladies to display such behavior. No, 'twas too soon for she'd just met this man. She cleared her throat, looking away.
He sat back, away from her. "I was thinking to give you some laudanum tonight for the pain. It will help you sleep," he urged.
"Merci," she replied and watched as he went to fetch it. She sighed. She would need it indeed if she wanted to sleep. She felt so heady with a want she didn't understand and she was certain his presence might keep her from sleeping. Not to mention how her head ached so very much.
When he returned, she drank the wine dutifully and set the glass on the table beside the bed. As he climbed onto the mattress and doused the lights, she wriggled out of her dress, corset and hoop skirt, leaving only her thin shift to sleep in. Her slippers were pinching her feet and so she kicked them to the floor.
She felt his presence beside her, was aware of his even breathing, and wondered if he slept. She couldn't help thinking that laying there made her feel safer than she'd ever felt in her life. Within minutes, she was claimed by a drug-induced sleep.
Author Bio :Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for over twenty years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands.
At the tender age of nine, she began writing stories. Her imagination fueled a lot of her early child's play. Even growing up, she entered writing contests and received a certificate for achieving the second round in one. She majored in Creative Writing in college because that was all she ever wanted – to be a writer. While there, she published two works in a university publication, and was a copy editor on the staff of an online student journal. After graduating from college, she sought out her dream to publish a book.
Since then, Marie has published seventeen books. Marie Lavender's real love is writing romances, but she has also written mysteries, literary fiction and dabbled a little in paranormal stories. Most of her works have a romantic element involved in them. Upon Your Return is her first historical romance novel. Feel free to visit her website at http://www.facebook.com/l/FAQFi-1fqAQF-O3os5EFrijyFDsKVyeTHKQHRKtkyG85BGw/marielavender.webs.com/ for further information about her books and her life. Marie is also on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
A list of her books and pen names are as follows:
Marie Lavender: Upon Your Return
Erica Sutherhome: Hard to Get; Memories; A Hint of Scandal; Without You; Strange Heat; Terror in the Night; Haunted; Pursuit; Perfect Game; A Touch of Dawn; Ransom; Leather and Lace
Kathryn Layne: A Misplaced Life
Heather Crouse: Express Café and Other Ramblings; Ramblings, Musings and Other Things; Soulful Ramblings and Other Worldly Things
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The Intercontinental Bali
The beach
During my recent trip to Bali one area I really loved exploring was the South. This included Uluwatu, and Jimbaran areas. One of my favourite and most memorable things about the South of Bali was the unparalleled sunsets.
I had the pleasure of staying at the Intercontinental Bali in Jimbaran for a couple nights. One of the most notable things about the resort is how true it stays to Balinese culture. There are so many little hotels and villas and restaurants in Bali that have more of an Australian influence than Balinese, (which don't get me wrong, they're great places too!) but the Intercontinental Bali had this soothing authenticity to it.
I stayed in the newly renovated singaraja room, which showcased Balinese design, including a hand painted mural on the wall! It was both cozy and spacious, with a balcony overlooking the garden.
Although I unfortunately hit a day of rain on my one full day at the Intercontinental, the resort had plenty to do despite the downpour. One of the highlights for me was trying the raw foods menu, which included a completely raw pizza, and raw Cesar salad. I also enjoyed an assortment of teas during high tea, as well as evening cocktails by the sunset bar, while (of course) watching the sunset!
raw foods menu
My day was completed with a traditional Balinese massage, which was the perfect relaxing end to the day. One thing I really appreciated at their spa was being able to select from a choice of three massage oils. (I opted for the ginger oil!)
sunset bar
I'm hoping to return to Bali in the dry season (if your planning a trip remember January can be quite rainy!) to experience some more activities and the beaches. The Intercontinental Bali is a great location to stay, and offers organized activities all on site.
Sunset beach bar
Traditional Balinese massages
Raw foods & healthy menu options
singaraja room
You can learn more about the singaraja room here:


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As many as 74 percent of school districts outside New York City appear to have enough funds in reserve to pay for the historic aid cuts proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a state Education Department report indicates.
The study, vigorously disputed by groups protecting school aid, finds most districts have enough money listed as unallocated reserves and leftover funds from federal stimulus grants to pay for the 7.3 percent cut. Cuomo proposes to cut about $1.5 billion from the state's annual school aid of about $21 billion, among the highest per capita school aid in the nation.
The report obtained by The Associated Press shows the school districts outside New York City have about $1.16 billion in reserves and $355.2 million left in federal stimulus money, which was distributed a year ago to stave off teacher layoffs.
"As the governor has said, the state cannot continue to dramatically increase spending year after year, so schools are going to have to do more with less," said Cuomo spokesman Josh Vlasto. "However, the cuts proposed by the governor should by no means require significant layoffs or program cuts for our students."
But school aid advocates say Cuomo's cut will force thousands of teacher layoffs and larger class sizes, and will force local property tax increases to make up for the lost state support.
The Statewide School Finance Consortium, a project of the Central New York School Boards Association, released its own report this week that found hundreds of school districts would run out of money sometime next year if the Legislature approves Cuomo's cuts.
The fiscal crises would be worst at schools in low-income communities that derive little revenue from property taxes and rely more heavily on state and federal aid, according to the group.
"Some will simply be unable to continue to meet the minimal state and federal requirements for even a basic educational program," said Rick Timbs of the Statewide School Finance Consortium.
Cuomo, however, has said the cut in a budget that had to address a $10 billion deficit should prompt public schools to cut waste and inefficiencies.
The school boards' project shows many schools would run out of money sometime in the 2011-12 school year, a situation addressed in past years by increasing local school property taxes or borrowing. But Cuomo's high priority of capping local property tax growth at 2 percent or less is also gaining support in Albany and could be enacted this year.
That could limit how much a district could raise taxes to compensate for the loss of state aid and could also limit its borrowing ability, according to the school boards' group.
Cuomo's tax cap, if approved by the Legislature, wouldn't take effect until the 2012-13 school year. Cuomo also includes a provision that local voters could suspend the cap with a vote of 60 percent or greater.
The state report, however, also shows concerns. For example, five out of seven school districts in Cattaraugus County don't have enough in reserve to cover proposed cuts while even suburban Monroe County would see about 40 percent of its districts come up short when trying to use reserves to pay for cuts.
Other counties such as Sullivan County would see all of their districts able to apply reserves to fully cover cuts and almost all wealthy Westchester County school districts would have enough cash to cover the cuts, according to the report.
According to the state report, Cuomo's home district in Westchester would have enough reserves to cover its cuts as would the Rockville Centre district on Long Island that is home to Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver lives in lower Manhattan, but New York City's data on whether its reserves could handle the cuts wasn't included in the report because the district uses measures different from other districts.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said this week that Cuomo's budget cuts could significantly increase teacher layoffs already projected to be necessary unless the state allows the city flexibility to save money elsewhere. Bloomberg already estimates about 6,000 teacher jobs will have to be cut, about 4,300 by layoff because of the city's budget constraints. Bloomberg will present his budget Feb. 17.
Cuomo's budget office, however, estimates the city school district has $2 billion in reserves.
Most NY Schools Could Cover Aid Cuts: State Report
Report shows the school districts outside New York City have about $1.16 billion in reserves and $355.2 million left in federal stimulus money
As many as 74 percent of school districts outside New York City appear to have enough funds in reserve to pay for the historic aid cuts proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a state Education Department report indicates.


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Note: The masthead of this page originally contained an illustration of three members of the Wisconsin Republican Party (Robin Vos, Scott Fitzgerald, and Scott Walker) probing a tearful woman, with one carrying a campaign sign emblazoned with the words "State-santioned rape is our God's Will." This illustration was an honest expression of the visceral anger and fury I had (and continue to have) about these individuals and their supporters' multi-decade assault on the bodily autonomy of pregnant people. It was undoubtedly triggering and distressing for survivors of sexual violence, however, so I've chosen to remove it.
In any case, the national events of 2016, 2017 and 2018 have proven beyond any doubt that the Republican Party is a vile pro-rape institution that deserves the support of no human being.
For most of the last two years, I've approached every action of our state government with trepidation and dread.
What's new? At this month's newspeak-soaked "Wisconsin Right to Life Legislative Conference," Scott Fitzgerald and Robin Vos talked up a forced-ultrasound bill just like the one that made a stinky splash in Virginia (another state I nearly moved to) a year ago. In order to be legally permitted to remove an unconscious, parasitic clump of cells from their bodies, women must endure an ultrasound procedure for no reason or purpose other than to frighten, traumatize, or shame them. In order to receive an accurate ultrasound during the first trimester (which usually is the case), the woman must strip down and have a probe forced into her vagina. And in the words of Fitz yet again: "This bill is a priority. It is long overdue."
Don't forget that the people who partake in abortion are already in high-stress situations often induced by rape, accidents, or lack of access to contraception as it is. Don't forget that there are already a litany of roadblocks to access on the Wisconsin books as it is, including counterproductive waiting periods and shame-inducing parental consents. Don't forget that these folks tried to push an absolutist "personhood" amendment as well. Don't forget that the legislature has already gone crazy, defunding Planned Parenthood (oblivious to the breadth of secular health services they provide), forcing insurers to not cover abortion as a procedure even if it's their normal policy, repealing equal pay (exacerbating the financial situations that unwanted pregnancies wreak), repealing sex education directives (directly setting kids up for unwanted pregnancies through lack of information), and then some.
Don't forget that none of this agenda is brought upon by facts or empirical evidence. It's brought about by the notion evidenced in Christianity and common to nearly every religion in the world that women are inferior to men and should suffer consequences for sex. This is evidenced in Catholic doctrines of "natural law" and authority, where hospitals let patients die rather than upset their god by performing an abortion on them...and although the evangelical protestant outlook used to be more flexible, it started taking the position of Catholicism in the late 1970s for political expediency. It's evidenced by the fact that opposition to abortion is tied to opposition to contraception access and comprehensive sex-ed in the political theater, even though the latter two directly help to reduce unwanted pregnancies, STDs, and other woes and reduce the necessity for abortion to happen in the first place. If women are forced to undergo physical trauma and duress for months on end that could be safely avoided, if they're forced to give birth against their will to children that they don't have the financial ability to care for and would resent or mistreat, if they're driven to drinking bleach or turpentine in desperation, if they bleed to death of a punctured bowel in their bathroom with a coathanger in hand because safe and legal abortion services were unavailable...it's fine. They're sluts and they deserve it. Along with gay rights issues, there's no more blatant example of people enforcing religious bullshit at the expense of real human lives than this.
And it's going on nationwide. More anti-woman legislation was passed in 2011 than in any other year in history, 2012 and 2013 haven't been much of a let-up, and the dialogue has completely usurped one of the two major political parties. Not to be outdone in the Lake Michigan watershed, Michigan toyed around with an transvaginal ultrasound bill of their own. And in Indiana, SB 371 is slated to force women to endure two ultrasounds under threat of fines and punishment...one before an abortion, and one after.


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Sunday, November 1, 2009
Got's to have my Junkin' Monday!
26 comments:
Love your finds. I have a print that I bought recently with a man herding sheep down a road by some water. I really like it also. I broke my grandmother ironstone platter that my dad gave me a couple of years ago. Love yours though it is a different shape.ReplyDelete
What wonderful finds. I love the picture, such a pretty print and the frame is gorgeous. Your cake stand is perfect. What a great idea. Love the ironstone too. It really is a pretty shape. Great finds. Hugs, MartyReplyDelete
OMG Debra. Where do I start I, I want it all!!! I have always love those english style cottages on the front of that beautiful album. They remind me of all the great old movies like Suspicion with Cary Grant or Withering Heights. And that red transfer plate by Wedgewood - WOO HOO, absolutely beautiful. It made a gorgeous cake plate for anytime of the year. The frame itself is beautifulholding the dog and lamb print but I just adore the print.ReplyDelete
What great wonderful finds. You have a terrific eye and you must be lucky too, to have such great shopping haunts.
Have a blessed week...Tracy
P.S. Stop by and enter my new giveaway.
Love the red transfer ware plate. You are right it is getting harder to find red transferware...and it is getting quite expensive when you find it. Like the Cake Stand you created!ReplyDelete
Debra, I just love your taste! I have that same collie and lamb print!!! Lambs are close to my heart as well sweet friend ~ everything's gorgeous! Have a great week, xxoo, DawnReplyDelete
Debra, you found some great treasures. I love that red transferware plate that you made a cake/cookie stand. Very nice. Have a great week. sandiReplyDelete
Love the plate as a plate and as a cakestand. Yes, I can see it filled with Christmas goodies:) Beautiful photo album, gorgeous pages. Have a blessed day!ReplyDelete
Debra - red and white transferware is one of my very favorite things and this one you found is extra special! Lambs and dogs are also fabulous subjects as far as I am concerned. And I do love an intricate frame.ReplyDelete
Took some time to look back on some posts so I could catch up and wanted to say that I can see that your beautiful Blackie was such a sweetie. I've had several black cats so it surely reminds me of my sweet babies too. Adore the big oval picture beside the wonderful white suitcases - oval is my favorite shape in frames.
And of course, your grandmother's locket and that precious story about their romance and all - what a treasure for you to have.
Later....Cynthia K.
(Beauty and Blessings)
There was an oil painting of sheep at the last auction we attended...would you believe it brought close to $700!!!!???ReplyDelete
You're sitting on a goldmine.
BTW, I love the change in color to green. Everyone's post thumbnails just pop!
all lovely, lovely, lovely! But I must say that platter and those wee christmas tags...rank as my faves!!!!!ReplyDelete
Debra, I love all your junkin finds. Esp. the platter's mark, too cool, but I've never seen a mark like that-very unique. Have a great Monday, TReplyDelete
I've recently begun collecting some ironstone platters too, but I know nothing about them so I can' help you with the marking. The plate is so pretty!ReplyDelete
We have had that print in our family for four generations maybe five. So sweet isn't it... yep thats a keeper. My sister has dibbies on it.
I guess I started my heirloom with my painting from my last post "This is My Love"...my daughter in law has dibbies on that one.
Great finds! I too have a red transferware collection...started with my great aunt's set....and love all the little lambs and sheep. That ironstone platter is fabulous! Too fun this junkin quest of ours!ReplyDelete
Take care, Laura
Hi Debra, does it really matter when you found these beauties??? Oh no!!! They are just gorgeous. All of them! The album is truly a stunning piece, and the lams have your name all over! We also LOVE the ironstone platter, you can never have enough of those...trust us!!! Thank you so much for playing and sharing your treasures...you really Scored!!ReplyDelete
Hi Debra, I adore the album. The muted colors are fab!ReplyDelete
what amazing finds! the prints are stunning and i love the cake stand, it looks beautiful.ReplyDelete
Oh...the plate is gorgeous - but I have to say, I am DROOLING over the platter! I LOVE that shape - and the marking! When you get sick of looking at it the right way, just flip it over! LOLReplyDelete
Love it all!!!
;-) Robelyn
Such lovely finds. For some reason, the Christmas gift tags are screaming at me today. Just love 'em! And you and your sheep. You know if I find one that is outstanding, I am buying it for you. Seriously! ~MindyReplyDelete
The print of the collie & the lamb is charming! I LOVE the shape of that platter...it's wonderful! Hope you had a wonderful Halloween!ReplyDelete
Love the dog and lamb picture - the frame is beautiful! They don't make em like they used to!ReplyDelete
That is the sweetest collie and lamb print!ReplyDelete
Check your e-mail, I have a question for you...
Great finds...I have a print that has a sheep and Jesus as a boy which is my favorite. The ironstone as great too!ReplyDelete
I love it all, but especially love the old album!!...how precious is that!ReplyDelete
Have a great day!!
Dear debra,ReplyDelete
love all of your finds but no doubt my fave is your dinner plate which you turned into a cake stand. i just love transferware (which is not so easy to find in Italy as it has become quit scarce over the past decades) and that Old Vine Wedgewood pattern on the plate is absolutely stunning.
Good junk!!!Love that platter! Hope this finds you well,ChrissyReplyDelete
I love hearing from you. Feel free to comment, big or small. Be sure and leave your name and blog if commenting under anonymous. Thanks friends


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Miteinander in Russland e.V.
managed by R. Schönfelder
About us
"Miteinander in Russland" ("Together in Russia") is a non-profit organization that supports cultural exchange between Russia and Germany. MIR is certified by the European Volunteer Service to organize volunteer services for young people. With this service, the volunteers support socially deprived people in the area of Saint Petersburg.


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Posts Tagged 'nw portland oregon'
Summer Registration Is Open!
Elite Dance Studio's summer camp and summer class registration is open.
Looking for a great way to keep you dancer active this summer Check out our classes and camps. Elite Dance Studio is located in NW Portland on the corner of Saltzman and Thompson Roads.
We have a brand new class on Wednesday at 5 PM for ages 13 & up. "Boot Camp for Dancers" is designed to be a combination of Strength and Cardiovascular Endurance Training. This class will include exercises to strengthen the dancers entire body using Polymeric, Calisthenics, and Interval Training. This class will be fast paced and full of variety. Each week will be a different set up. Students will be asked to push themselves and be highly self motivated! You will get out of it what you put into it!
Elite Dance Studio is located at the intersection of NW Saltzman Rd and NW Thompson RD in Portland Oregon. We have 3 spacious studios, an oversized lobby area with viewing windows, and private restrooms & changing areas. We re located in a safe neighborhood setting with ample parking plus a convenient drop off / pick-up area.
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Earlier today, I had a SUNY JCC faculty member ask me for options to have her students practice material in a video chat.
"Do you know of any other way to have them connect by video? I would like to have the option of watching the conversations."
At this time, I would recommend these three free solutions: Google Hangouts, Skype, and Tinychat.
Google Hangouts – Google Hangouts allows teams of 10 people to come together and share their Webcams. Additionally, Google Hangouts supports screen sharing, instant messaging, and Google Drive. You can also use Google Hangouts from mobile devices. Google Hangouts is my personal tool of choice.
Skype – The newest version of Skype allows for group video calls. Skype group calls can support 10 people. Skype also supports instant messaging at the same time.
TinyChat – According to Wikipedia, "Tinychat is an online chat website that allows users to communicate via instant messaging, voice chat, and video chat." It will support up to 12 people in one chatroom. There is also a text chat feature.
Each of these services requires their own account, and each person participating will need an account. Therefore, if used in a class, there will need to be a way to share accounts among participants.
What video conferencing tools do you want to share with other educators?


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Monday, March 15, 2010
1-2-3 Dip
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This dip is so yummy and so easy to make! Yes! It's as easy as 1-2-3! ;)
My sweet friend, Hollie, passed on this recipe to me years ago...and it's been a favorite ever since.
1-2-3 Dip
1 (1 lb) bulk tube Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage (or any brand you like)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
1 can Rotel
Brown sausage. Drain. Add cream cheese until melted. Add Rotel. Serve hot. I usually keep mine hot in the crock pot.
See....wasn't that as easy as 1-2-3/
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By a decision of the House of Representatives in July 2016, amendments have been made to the Immovable Property Tax Law (the "Property Tax"). The amendments have been published in the Official Government Gazette as of the 25 July 2016 and have taken effect as of that date, and have the effect of reducing the immovable property tax burden for tax year 2016 by up to 75% and abolish the immovable property tax completely as from the year 2017.
Summary of Immovable Property Tax Law
Property Tax is imposed on an annual basis, on the basis of the market value (as at 1 January 1980) of the immovable property situated in Cyprus as at 1 January of each relevant year.
The Property Tax is calculated by applying the following rates on the total market value of the immovable property owned by each person (either individual or company irrespective of its tax residency status):
|Total Immovable Property Value–as at 1 January 1980
|Tax Rate
|Up to 40.000*
|40.001 – 120.000
|120.001 – 170.000
|170.001 – 300.000
|300.001 – 500.000
|500.001 – 800.000
|800.001 – 3.000.000
|Over 3.000.001
*NOTE: Owners whose total immovable property is valued at less than €12.500 are exempt from the Property Tax.
Amendments to the Immovable Property Tax Law
The amended IMP Tax Law provides as follows:
- Taxpayers that settle their 2016 Property Tax liability by 31 October 2016, are only required to pay 25% of the ta due as this is calculated according to the above rates (75% discount).
- Taxpayers that settle their 2016 Property Tax liability during the period 1 November 2016 – 31 December 2016, are only required to pay 27.5% of the tax due as this is calculated according to the above rates (72.5% discount).
- Taxpayers that do not settle their 2016 Property Tax liability by 31 December 2016, will be subject to an additional 10% charge, imposed on the 27.5% tax due.
- If the taxpayer's 2016 Property Tax liability is less than €10, thetax is not collectable.
- Lastly, the Property Tax is abolished as from 1 January 2017.


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disclosure: we were sent this book for the purpose of review
I've battled depression on and off for years, luckily I avoided postnatal depression, but have friends how haven't. I was quite intrigued to see how the subject of PND could be tackled in a children's storybook. Well, Jen Faulkner, a Mum who has suffered PND herself has written a book doing just that – A Monster Ate my Mum. Quite an apt title for anyone who has lived through depression of any sort!
A Monster Ate My Mum is an 18-page paperback book, with lovely watercolour illustrations from Helen Braid. It tells the story of a little boy who desperately wants his Mum back – the happy, smiley Mum he once had. He confronts a number of monsters on his journey to find his Mum. Who has eaten her? Where has she gone?
I thought the subject was tackled very cleverly, and I could really relate to it myself. I was a little concerned that a nearly 4-year-old son would get rather upset about Monsters eating Mummy's, but he took it in his stride.
The book is aimed at children from 2-12 years of age, there is a fair bit of rhyming text and my son wanted a thorough explanation of what 'spark' meant. I liked the fact that he was clearly thinking about what I was reading to him, even if he didn't understand everything, yet.
Jen Faulkner can be contacted on Twitter as @MonsterAteMyMum or you can visit the blog for more information. I view A Monster Ate My Mum as a useful tool in tackling PND in the home and giving children a starting point for discussion. A Monster Ate My Mum is currently offered at a reduced price of £5.99 – you can get your copy here.


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A weeks work.
Looks like I can get back to work! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! xo
I think we all have a space where its like the wizard..."Don't look behind the curtain" in my case its the closet of the sewing room and the corner between bookcase and dresser, thats where all the bags live at my house!
Why are you up at 4:51 am? You should be sleeping after all that adventure!
God bless you. I love what you are accomplishing with your pretty space.
I am sitting here in my "studio"-office-dumping zone, and even though I have made great strides in getting things in shape here, I am reaching the point where I am ready to succumb to the futility of it all.
I totally relate to your issues, and somehow just knowing I am not alone gives me courage and inspiration to carry on! Maybe I will even find my cutting table... it must be around here somewhere!
Good Girl !!!! At least you've cleared a space .... I just keep walking over stuff .... ugh !! I need a major declutter and organize day/week/month/ YEAR!!! but I'm too overwhelmed and lazy to start ... so I will probably just keep walking over stuff and shoving stuff aside so I can get to my desk, computer, sewing machine, clean socks and underwear, car keys, cats' litter box, fabric stash, and emergency chocolate fix.
Love that window you work under....I get to work under a window in my craft room, too.
Love that fat stack by your iron, too! So inspiring!
Hugs, Heidi
I try not to get too concerned with the stuff in my sewing room. I keep the rest of the house presentable, and .....after all..the sewing room is mine! I do like to clean up after each project.
It will be wonderful when you're finished.
I think it looks great! I love the big bright window in your studio! :)
Congrats on being able to see the cutting mat! This is inspiring. My stuff pile is behind the door which is not a smart place because pretty soon I'll have to squeak through a tiny little opening. Ugh.
I love your sewing room and all the treasures. Keeping a sewing room clean is a full time job. I use mine for wrapping Christmas presents and every December it looks like a wrapping paper explosion!
Pam, I am new to your blog and just LOVE it! I looked at it all the way back to March 2, 2010! Can you possibly tell me the name of the fabric that is on your blog for that date?
I love your sewing room! And it looks like you have a fun new quilt ti make!
Love your little studio, mine is a work in progress.
I also suffer from out of sight, out of mind syndrome. By the time I find it I either can't remember why I bought it or the creative moment has passed and I'm off on another misadventure!
What is the best way to organize fabric?
Cutting in the bathroom? it must be a big one?!
I do love the feeling of after Christmas cleaning!
Looks so inviting. It is also nice to know you don't live in a sterile and boring sewing studio :-) You're AWESOME!
Pammie, your sewing area is so cute : ) I'm in Calif today packing up what's left of my old one.
Your window work is perfect!!!! http://www.edgonline.com/ very inspring too,All those vintage silvered mercury glass look Awesome...
Although you call it a few weeks of work, it could take me ages doing something like that, you are really talented.
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There are many styles of punch bags on the market today. But which type will suit you best. Now that is the question.
First thing to look at is where are you going to put the bag. Because there is no point in getting a six foot punch bag if you have a low ceiling. It just will not fit, as you must also think of the bracket and hanging chain.
There are two types of punch bags. Hanging punch bag and a freestanding punch bag
The main one is the hanging punch bag. But if you don't have a solid wall to put a bracket on or some place to put a ceiling hook. Than this type of punch bag will not do you.
Freestanding punch bags are now very popular as you can place them more or less anywhere. They can be easy moved around a room to allow for best kicking and punching position.
Once you have decided on which style you are going for. You now must choose from the many different types there is in each style.
Hanging punch bags come in many different types and sizes. You have a straight style which comes in different lengths from 3 foot up to six foot. Plus you a have different shapes.
Plus now you also have a choice of filling which goes into a punch bag. Most punch bags are filled with a cloth which is shredded into small pieces so it can become more compact. Or now you can have a water filled punch bag. These bags are now getting very popular as they can be shipped around the world very cheaply. But the main benefit is when you hit a water filled punch bag it adsorbs the power from your punch a lot better. Which is less stress on you joints.
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Freestanding punch bags also come in many different types and sizes. One of the main styles been sold today is the human torso style punch bag. It is made with a skin like rubber and filled with shock absorbing foam. These bags can make training seem more realistic. Also a very popular style is a cardio freestanding punch bag. These are a lighter bag and designed to be a bit more flexible. They are designed for speed training not power punching and kicking.


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In Cod we trust: A Lofoten Encounter
Stretching out into the Norwegian Sea, well above the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten Islands offer a different world.
Every little village in the Lofoten Islands appears to be nestling at the foot of some beautiful mountain.
Stretching out into the Norwegian Sea, well above the Arctic Circle, and topped by a 60-mile long range of steep mountains, the Lofoten Islands offer not only outstanding scenic beauty - in a country where spectacular scenery is commonplace - but also insight into a unique lifestyle, in which codfish, for thousands of years, has played an all-important role.
Bo Zaunders, who with his wife Roxie Munro recently visited these remote islands, brought his camera and kept a diary. And Roxie mapped out the region.
Yesterday had been a long day, starting in a Manhattan apartment and ending in a rorbu, a converted fishing cabin, in a small village tucked between steep snowy mountains above the Arctic Circle. Newark - Copenhagen - Oslo - Bodø - Svolvaeg. The aircrafts had shrunk with each flight, the last of which had been a 20-minute jump in a small propeller plane. Even then, following a smooth fourth landing, we were hours away from the village of Reine, our final destination on this, our first day in the Lofoten islands.
Now, after a good nights sleep, any sense of hardship is gone. Our rorbu, despite its inherent rusticity, is very comfortable, surprising us with heated marble floors in hall and bathroom. The view from the living room window contains all the elements of a classical Lofoten fishing village: a jumble of red cabins on stilts, one of which has a rowboat tucked under it; a little fish factory and, in the near distance, two snow-covered mountains, ascending precipitously into the clear morning sky.
I recall our 4-hour drive on still icy roads. We came by the main thoroughfare, the E10, traversing a string of islands, connected by elegant curved bridges. The road stretched endlessly through a landscape of stark Arctic beauty. Despite mounting jet lag, we both felt miraculously revived. Lofoten has been described as a 60-mile long range of steep mountains, stretching out into the Norwegian Sea. Arriving in Reine, on the Moskenes Island, we had reached, almost, its farthest point.
Outstanding scenery, of course, was one reason for coming here in the first place. Another was, of all things, cod. Having read Mark Kurlanskys highly acclaimed book on the subject, I had been reminded not only of the multiple ways in which cod has been the fish that changed the world, but of Lofoten as the worlds cod capital par excellence. It was cod that brought human beings to these remote islands some 6,000 years ago, and it is cod - apart from tourists - that still keep them going.
This morning, Morten Nilsen, a young fisherman and travel guide, took me to the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum in the nearby village of Å. There, under a ceiling with roughly hewn wooden beams, I got my first glimpse of Lofotens history and unique lifestyle. Tools, tackle, and fishing boats were on display, as well as imaginary creatures of the sea. In a dark corner from one of the boats rose a ghastly-looking sea troll with outstretched arms. According to Morten, he represented the ghost of a drowned fisherman, attempting to drag others down with him. Attached to one of the beams, encircled by a stylized hook, hung the depiction of what to me looked like a redheaded fish, but which Morten told me was a merchild. A merchild, he explained, is the son of a mermaid. He personifies the voice of the sea, and youll do well by listening to his advice.
Stumbling into the bright sunshine outside, Morten pointed to a red shanty across the small harbor. Thats a cod-liver oil factory, he said, reminding me of the length to which Norwegians go in their pursuit of a healthy life.
I then learned that cod, in early January, come from the Barents Sea to Lofoten to spawn by the tens of millions. January also marks the beginning of the fishing season, which lasts until the end of March, and during which some 25,000 guest-fishermen join forces with those 3,000 or so who live on the islands permanently. Together they catch 35,000 tons of cod.
It was now March 29, three days from the World Championship in cod fishing in Svolvaeg, an event we had every intention of attending.
Before we parted yesterday, Morten told me the story of his Great Great Great Grandmother. It went as follows:
One fine morning in the 1820s, a young Norwegian woman named Petrine decided to take her baby, a son born out of wedlock, and leave home. So, in a small boat, she rowed all the way to the village of Helle in the far west of the Lofoten Islands. It was a distance of 37 miles, or as far as she could get from the straight-laced community of her hometown Henningsvaer. In Helle she married its most prominent citizen, and the little boy became the founder of a fishing dynasty of which Morten was now the fifth generation.
Hardiness and fishing. It struck me that Mortens slice of family history summed up the tenor of Lofoten life.
Moskenes, it turns out, is an island of some prominence - the location of a huge cave, with 3000-year-old Stone Age paintings. Guided tours are arranged during the summer months, when, quoting a brochure, the Midnight Sun shines right into the mouth of the cave, creating a magical atmosphere. Moskenes also has the distinction of being next-door neighbor to the infamous Maelstrom, one of the strongest tidal currents in the world. Back in the 1500s, this is how this 3-mile stretch of water was described: An ocean vortex that runs up and down the sea, devouring great ships and spewing them up again. A few centuries later, Jules Verne and Edgar Alan Poe added to the hype by writing about it as a current that smashes ships to smithereens and rumbles like a buffalo herd on the prairie. Though considerably less dramatic, the Moskenstraumen, as it is called here in Norway, is a fearsome natural phenomenon which, over the centuries, has claimed thousands of lives.
On my return to Reine, I visited the fish factory glimpsed through our rorbu window. At the quay outside, a boat was unloading its cod cargo into large plastic bins, which were then fork lifted to the factory. There, through an opening in the wall, the fish were sent hurtling down a chute into a large processing room. On my arrival, a group of twelve-year-old boys had gathered for a couple of hours of work. Their job: to remove the tongues of the newly caught cod. This procedure, I learned, is something of a Lofoten initiation rite, your first lesson in becoming cod savvy. I thought that some might have been a little repelled by the thought of ripping out the tongue of 2-foot fish. Not so. Everyone did it with gusto, one boy telling me with pride how much money he made in just one hour.
Work in the fish factory struck me as efficient, well organized, and repetitious. In one room, on a freshly hosed floor, a line of men in orange slickers gutted fish, and in another two women, also in slickers, bustled about in a measured fashion amidst piles of salted and dried stockfish.
As dusk descended at 8 PM and we were having our dinner - a pyttipanna bought in the local store and heated in the compact rorbu kitchen - I noticed through the window that the factory still hummed with activity. A crane was moving back and forth, bringing more fish to be processed by people now barely discernible, tiny figures inside the yellow rectangles of lighted windows.
Cod, cod, cod! Not surprisingly, when I woke up this morning and looked out the bedroom window, the first thing I saw was one of the scaffold-like cod-drying racks which, at this time of year, cover a good portion of the Lofoten islands. (I read that about 35 million pounds of cod are set out to dry every year). This particular rack, apparently, was not yet filled up. On top of it perched men in orange overalls, receiving fresh produce from a cherry picker attached to a small truck.
Enough of that. Today we would just drive around on these beautiful islands, and find some good places to eat.
An icy back road took us first to Nusfjord, a fishing village on Flakstadøy, the island just north of Moskenes. With its cute harbor and cluster of aesthetically arranged fishermans huts, Nusfjord met all the requirements of a picture postcard. Not surprisingly, it is one of the islands major tourist attractions, and one of the livelier spots during the summer season. But now it lay almost deserted. Snow-covered mountains rose mutely on all sides, and all we could hear as we lingered on the quay, was the sound of someone moving around inside one of the boats and the distant screeching of a lone seagull.
From Nusfjord we drove east, crossing Vestvågøy and Gimsø, stopping briefly to watch a man ice fishing, then continuing on Austvågøy until we reached Henningsvaer, the largest fishing village in Lofoten - the one that Mortens ancestral mother had found so unbearable. In Henningsvaer we lunched at a seafood restaurant named Fiskekrogen.
As expected, cod loomed large on the menu. It came fried, with potato purée; as stockfish in a garlic marinade, baked with Parmesan cheese; as semidried Boknafish, with bacon and creamed carrots; and in a few other varieties. In addition, there was a Fish Soup and a Large Mussel Pan that sounded good, and, conceding to the notion that not everyone is crazy about seafood, the menu ended with Saddle of Veal.
My curiosity peeked after yesterdays encounter with the boys in the fish factory, I settled for an appetizer of fried cod tongue. It was quite delicious, tasting rather like fried oysters.
After some hesitation, Roxie sampled it as well. This is pretty good, she said. If I hadnt known what it was, it would have been fabulous.
On our way back to Reine, we passed Leknes, a town in the middle of Vestvågøy, where we would spend the following night at Norlandia Lofoten Hotel.
After Reine, Leknes seemed un-picturesque, a busy commercial town you may run into anywhere. Our hotel had originally been built in Lillehammer to house athletes for the Olympics a few years ago. It was then taken apart and shipped off to Leknes, where it was reassembled and turned into a four-star hotel. They dont coddle athletes in Norway, which, perhaps, is why the Norlandia Lofoten Hotel, though smoothly run and perfectly comfortable, felt slightly on the utilitarian side.
About ten miles from Leknes, on top of a plateau, rises the gently arched shape of a 273-feet long Viking Age building. It is the largest ever found in Scandinavia, and was discovered only 25 years ago. Buried under the earth for centuries, it was excavated by a team of Scandinavian archeologists, and turned into Lofotr - the Viking Museum at Borg.
The chieftains residence was an enormous room with a ceiling that must have been 30 feet high. The air was heavy with the smell of wood tar. In the semi-darkness, light flickered from a huge hearth and gleamed from cod-liver-oil lamps. There were some high-backed wooden chairs and other furniture, including a Viking dining table, laid out with ancient-looking food products. As this was off-season, we had the place to ourselves. Then a guide showed up, dressed in a Viking outfit and carrying a sword. We learned that he was Dutch, spoke 6 languages, and had fallen in love with Lofoten.
In the early evening we drove to Svolvaer for dinner at Du Verden, a trendy new restaurant with several cooking awards under its belt. Continuing with cod, I ate a most tasty Bacalao, with olives, tomatoes and artichokes, while Roxie, less of a fish fanatic, decided on a Pasta Carbonara with ham, topped with Parmesan.
The World Championship of Cod-fishing is now underway, but the major event will be tomorrow. As I skimmed through a list of participants, I noted that, apart from a good many Norwegians and Swedes, 8 Russians and 3 Germans are signed up, along with a handful of people from Latvia and Lithuania. On the list are also France, Dubai and the United States, each with a single contestant.
Today was the big day. The contest began at 10 AM and lasted five hours. The Arctic seemed to be holding its breath. Who, among the over 500 participants would catch the most colossal cod? To ensure that we saw some of the action, we were scheduled to board a tour boat, which, as it turned out, was overbooked - besides, as we later learned, it was going on a whale-watching expedition.
Wandering around the bustling harbor, we were lucky to find Kjetil, the owner of a 29-foot fishing/speedboat that he was willing to let us charter at a reasonable cost. So off we went, with his friend Bjørn, for a closeup view of the Great Cod Battle. We saw plenty of action, men - and a few women - lined up along the sides of various boats, casting and recasting their lines. Occasionally a fish was caught and, if deemed worthy of admiration, triumphantly held up for everyone to see. The fishing fleet consisted of boats of all shapes and sizes, affording a fascinating glimpse of a millennium of shipbuilding. Traditional Scandinavian fishing vessels mixed with fiberglass cruisers. At one point we sighted a medieval Hansa boat, its heavy bulk ponderously plowing the waters. Then came a three-masted schooner, followed by a Viking ship in full sail.
Back in Svolvaer, we trotted over to Svolvaer Dobbeltfrysningsanlegg, a commodious warehouse where everybody had gathered for the final phase of the World Championship. Fishing boats kept arriving on the dock outside, disgorging happy loads of fisher persons, replete with black grass bags containing the days catch. Rows of weighers and cleaners waited inside, ready with scales and an assortment of tubs. There was quite a bit of excitement as each cod was weighed, marked, and gutted.
Even more excitement awaited at the other end of the warehouse, where a brass band was playing rousing tunes to a crowd of about a thousand congregating Scandinavians, most of whom were sitting at long tables, consuming huge quantities of beer. The band eventually left the small, improvised stage, and a hush fell over the packed assembly. Who had won first prize in the 2006 Word Championship?
The winner proved to be Lars Letho from Kiruna, Sweden. Thunderous applause greeted him as he and his prize-winning 42-pound cod were brought up on stage.
A photo op followed. Jostling for a good angle, I joined a couple of newspaper photographers and at least 50 other people with digital and phone cameras. Flashes flashed; Lars Letho smiled, and the 2006 Championship in Cod-fishing was over. It was a rousing end to the contest - as well as to our Lofoten experience. Tomorrow we will be on that small propeller plane again, as we start winging our way back to the United States. We had come a long way for a look at an oversized dead fish.
Still, it was well worth it.
Text & Photos: Bo Zaunders
Illustration: Roxie Munro
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For general information go to www.lofoten.info. The Norwegian Tourist office in the USA, Innnovation Norway, is located in New York. More info, see www.visitnorway.com, www.invanor.no
There are two airports in the Lofoten Islands: Svolvaer and Leknes. For an interesting alternative to air travel, there is Hurtigruten, Norways famous Coastal Express, a postal service that for, over a centurry, has wound its way back and forth between Bergen and Kirkenes, following the magnificent Norwegian coast. It makes numerous short stops, including some in the Lofoten Islands. For more info, see: www.hurtigruten.com
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