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In the midst of the hoopla surrounding the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's fateful collision with an iceberg, Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes weighs in with Titanic, a four-hour upstairs/downstairs retelling of the ship's maiden — and final — voyage (airing Saturday at 8/7c and Sunday at 9/8c on ABC). Law & Order's Linus Roache takes back his British accent to play the fictional Lord Manton, traveling first class with his family.
TV Guide Magazine: What drew you to this Titanic retelling?
Roache: I thought the idea — to do a piece of event television to commemorate the centenary and to tell the story of the whole ship, not just follow one love story, which the Cameron movie did so beautifully and brilliantly — was a great way to remember the event.
TV Guide Magazine: Are you now or have you ever been a Titanaphile?
Roache: The phrase — Julian Fellowes has coined it apparently — is a Titanorak. [Laughs] As a child I was. I was fascinated by the whole story and the myth of it... where the wreck was, and what was down there. I was a big fan of the Clive Cussler novel Raise the Titanic. I learned a lot more doing this.
TV Guide Magazine: Such as?
Roache: How many small incidental, incremental things happened that led to the disaster. The captain decided to go too fast; the ice warnings weren't taken seriously; the iceberg ripped through five compartments of the hull, just enough to sink it. And a ship on the horizon ignored the Titanic's flares. It's like, wow, how does this all happen? Also, there was the hubris of the situation — that this ship is unsinkable.
TV Guide Magazine: Besides not having the humongous budget of James Cameron's Titanic, how does this version differ?
Roache: Cameron captured the whole romantic idea of the Titanic. The idea here is to tell multiple stories so that you would get an experience of all the different classes on that ship; a microcosm of the world in 1912. Also, Julian decided that we'd hit the iceberg in each episode, and so each tells the story from a different perspective. The effect is a very rich, deep, human drama.
TV Guide Magazine: Are you a fan, like the whole world seems to be, of Fellowes' Downton Abbey?
Roache: I'm a fan of Gosford Park [Fellowes script for the 2001 movie won an Oscar]. After I was offered this job, I watched the first few episodes of Downton and of course, the first episode starts with the sinking of the Titanic! I'm a big fan of his work, and I'm an even bigger fan now having worked with him.
TV Guide Magazine: You play a British earl. Do you really have such a posh accent?
Roache: No. I have to work quite hard to get the accent because I don't speak anything like an English aristocrat now or in 1912.
TV Guide Magazine: So is Manton a supercilious snob or an upstanding gentleman?
Roache: Julian created an accessible human being. Aristocrats can be hard to relate to, but we've made him warm and progressive in his thinking. He's also hiding a secret that comes out in the first episode that needs to be resolved.
TV Guide Magazine: His daughter is a rebellious suffragist but his wife seems very imperious and unpleasant.
Roache: His daughter is very progressive, but his wife is a beautiful study of someone who is a victim of her own class and society as a woman in that time.
TV Guide Magazine: Are most of the characters fictional like the Mantons?
Roache: It's probably 50/50. A lot of the major characters are fictional, but the captain and officers are real of course. And we include many of the more famous passengers like Harry Widener, Benjamin Guggenheim and his mistress Madame Aubart, Dorothy Gibson, and the Duff-Gordons.
TV Guide Magazine: Who are some of the second- and third-class passengers Titanic focuses on?
Roache: In second class, there's John and Muriel Batley, who are Irish; Mr. Batley works for Lord Manton and he's complicit in Manton's secret. Jim Maloney is the ship's electrician who has free tickets in third class to take his family to the new world. Then there's Lubov, a mysterious Eastern European man who's seems to be stalking Mrs. Maloney.
TV Guide Magazine: Where was the miniseries filmed? The set of the ship is pretty convincing.
Roache: We shot the whole thing in Budapest as far from water as you get! The set had a re-creation of the promenade decks, the lifeboat decks, the corridors between cabins and they built the largest water tank in Europe. Everything was designed to match the Titanic as accurately as possible.
TV Guide Magazine: What were the toughest moments filming?
Roache: It sounds a bit silly, but we were in Budapest in the summer pretending that we were hitting an iceberg. We're in heavy costumes with lifejackets running around in confined space under lights. Often we were just dripping with sweat while trying to look cold. That's a challenging thing to do.
TV Guide Magazine: Will you be back on SVU as Bureau Chief Cutter this season? And next year if it returns?
Roache: I don't know the answer to that. I did my four episodes for this season and I just finished shooting a pilot [Dark Horse] for Roland Emmerich for ABC. It's a supernatural thriller set in New York, a battle between good and evil. I play a New York senator with an eye on the White House. If it goes, I'll be very busy.
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Creation is a fantastic film about a man coming to terms with the untimely death of his young daughter. It's also a rather unfortunate account of the life and work of Charles Darwin. I was invited to see the film before its UK release next week at a special screening in the Science Museum's IMAX theatre. Going in to the cinema, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Coming out again, I wasn't quite sure what I'd seen.
Paul Bettany and Martha West as Darwin and his daughter Annie are superb, and I was genuinely moved by their on-screen relationship. But, for every touching father-daughter moment there came scene after scene of Darwin manically running after the ghost of his dead child.
The real Darwin struggled to live with Annie's death, and suffered throughout his life from a mysterious illness that likely caused him great mental trauma. He was not however stark-raving mad, as the film portrays him, and after the first few interactions with the ghost of Annie, my sense of immersion was shattered.
The film is a dramatisation though, and not a documentary, so some bending of the truth is allowed. I imagine what more people will take issues with is the portrayal of religion. Darwin's wife Emma, played here by Bettany's actual wife Jennifer Connelly, was deeply religious, and Darwin delayed publication of his theory for many years because he feared her (and the world's) response.
This is played out in the film, but perhaps in the most ham-fisted way possible. "Science is at war with religion," declares Thomas Huxley near the start, and Darwin must win the fight for science.
Why must the theory of evolution always be set against religion in this way? It is perfectly possible to both accept the truth of evolution and believe in God – not a philosophy I ascribe to personally, but nor one I feel the need to constantly assault.
If Creation is meant to convince people of the truth of evolution over God, then it will fail. As the lack of a US distribution deal indicates, those who do not wish to have their minds changed will simply refuse to see it. But if the film is meant to appeal to Darwin's loyal supporters, then the sight of him raving at the ghost of his daughter is unlikely to please.
Who then is Creation intended for? I don't know. It's certainly a film worth seeing; I enjoyed it as a well constructed piece of cinema. I'm just not sure that I liked it.

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Last year the U.S. Senate cut over $300 million in medical benefits to veterans for the 2016 budget in order to finance the resettling of Afghani interpreters to America. Worse still, the Senate plans to do it again, this time increasing cuts to veterans by nearly $450 million, to spend on Afghani interpreters.
Rachel Soltzfoos reports:
The Special Immigrant Visa program allows Afghan interpreters who aide the U.S. government to get out of harm's way by resettling in the United States, and last year the Senate authorized a major expansion of the program. The $336 million price tag of the expansion fell on U.S. military veterans in the form of increased pharmacy co-pays, The Daily Caller News Foundation has learned.
Trending: ABC Caught Concocting LITERALLY Fake News On Camera
"That's bullshit," former Army combat veteran Alex Plitsas told TheDCNF. "Military families shouldn't be paying for the SIV program through a pseudo tax. The program should be funded outright because of the service our interpreters rendered. This is infuriating."
Last year's defense bill increased co-pays for military families, saving the government about $1.5 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). A portion of the money saved was used to pay for the extra Afghan visas, a spokesman for the Armed Services Committee told TheDCNF, although the bulk of the money went elsewhere. Budget caps require lawmakers offset increases in spending with budget cuts.
This is all about the Judiciary Committee's consideration of expanding this same program into 2017. You might guess that Sen. "Songbird" [score]John McCain[/score] is at the center of the push, along with Senator [score]Jeanne Shaheen[/score]. Both senators are pushing for more visas, on top of the 7,000 already allocated through Fiscal Year 2017. However, neither of the senators have publicly addressed how to pay for it. The CBO estimates the proposed increase would bring the cost of the program up to $446 million over the next ten years, from its current cost of $336 million.
How can any veteran or American support representatives in Congress who care more for America's enemies than they do their own veterans? Shame on those who support this! And, where do these senators think they are getting their authority to spend this money to bring foreigners to the U.S.?
They certainly didn't get that authority in the US Constitution!
"Senate Republicans recognize the contribution of certain Afghan citizens who have been helpful to our war effort," a spokesman for Republican Sen. [score]Roger Wicker,[/score] who sits on the Armed Services Committee, told the Daily Caller News Foundation. "However, any bill to expand the SIV program should contain acceptable offsets and go through regular order through the Judiciary Committee."
No, Senator Wicker! There is no authority in the Constitution for this to even be considered. If individuals want to help Afghans, fine. However, this is a usurpation of the Constitution to fund such migrations and rob those who have served to protect America. Again, shame on the U.S. Senate for even considering these measures.
Every day 22 veterans commit suicide. Yet, those who represent them are more concerned with unconstitutionally spending money to bring Afghan interpreters to America than they are on cleaning up the Veterans Administration to better care those who served America faithfully.
Perhaps these senators would do well to learn something from Col. Davy Crockett.


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A review and analysis of how nutrition and health issues are presented by the media. This course will reinforce concrete journalism skills and an understanding of the values and practices required of a competent and thoughtful writer and is structured around class discussions, selected readings, and writing and editing assignments. Classroom discussions and assignments will also focus on how to report controversial issues in nutrition and health. Enrollment limited to 15 students; priority given to Nutrition Intervention students.
Communicating Health Information to Diverse Audiences
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NUTR 220: Fundamentals of Writing About Nutrition and Health or instructor consent. Enrollment limited to 15 students; priority given to NICBC degree program students. NOTE: Prerequisite may not be taken concurrently with NUTR 306.
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Conflict resolution skills including the art of coalition building, communications, negotiations, open debate and resolution writing as well as simulation exercises; Diplomatic skills with extensive knowledge about UN procedures and rules of diplomatic and protocol representation; Knowledge-based training in country demographic, economic, political; and Advocacy training in civic engagement and social service in order to better serve the civic society and the philanthropic causes in Lebanon.
The ultimate aim of the program is to make Lebanese students, coming from diverse socio-economic and sectarian backgrounds, acknowledge each other's differences, being emotionally intelligent, think methodically and objectively about UN problems, accept diversity, and gain communications, negotiations and leadership skills as well as cognition about the global challenges facing the United Nations.
Middle School and High School students act as ambassadors for different countries and tackle the problems of sustainable development, global terrorism, menacing epidemics, global poverty, the spread of weapons of mass destruction, and environmental and ecological threats. The power of argumentation will prevail over the argument of power and the culture of democracy, unleashing the creative energies of the students, will triumph over the traditional teaching methods.


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The chemistry labs 1890–1909
Until the mid-1880s, Chemistry occupied rooms at the southern end of the Main Building. By 1890, a new home was ready, a building designed largely by Archibald Liversidge. The building as it was a hundred years ago is described in the University Calendar of 1903.
There were two lecture theatres, one seating 120, the other 170, a Junior laboratory with 40 benches and the Senior laboratory with space for 60. Rooms were set aside "for spectroscopic and gas analysis, for photography and for research work" and to house the Chemical Collections, of minerals and "old forms of apparatus etc., which may be of historical interest".
The Senior lab is shown above. According to the Calendar: "Special efforts have been made to give students the benefits of modern improvements and appliances. Draught cupboards, filter pumps, exhaust pipes and similar conveniences are fitted to each bench. A number of larger hoods and draught cupboards for combustions, sulphuretted hydrogen gas, water baths and ovens are also provided."
An assay laboratory had recently been built, equipped with a battery of muffle furnaces (photo below) and, across the yard past the roaster shed and stack, there was a milling and leaching room, with crushing machinery of various kinds, settling tanks and vats "for the extraction of gold and silver ores by chlorine, cyanide, hyposulphite and other similar leaching processes".
Engineering students used these facilities in an assaying and metallurgical prac course on their way to a degree in mining and metallurgy. In this course, they carried out the processes involved – crushing, grinding, roasting, concentrating and leaching – in the treatment of bulk samples of ores. Bulk samples meant "a few hundred weights", explaining the wheelbarrows you see in the above photo of the assay lab. They were also required to assay silver and gold bullion and to analyse iron and steel, slag and furnace gases.
Dentistry students were another group to be trained here. In a 60-hour course of practical metallurgy, they studied the properties of metals, prepared alloys and amalgams and recovered gold and silver from scrap.
From his own lab, Liversidge produced over a hundred research papers, most of them on mineralogy and what would come to be called geochemistry. I am struck by the range of his interests, from the origin of gold nuggets and the structure and chemical composition of meteorites (he was the first to show that they contain trace amounts of gold) to the nature of the blue pigment in certain corals and the occurrence of trace metals in natural waters. His speciality, though, was collecting, describing and analysing minerals. His book The Minerals of NSW ran through three editions and the mineral collection was often displayed at exhibitions in this country and overseas. It would be hard to exaggerate the role he played in promoting and developing the use of local mineral resources.
However, even the best sometimes get it wrong. In 1895 Liversidge reported an attempt to measure the concentration of gold in sea water. The method he used involved preconcentration onto an iron oxide film, extraction with chlorine water and treatment of the extract with tin(II) chloride. The appearance of a purple colour, the so-called "Purple of Cassius", due to formation of colloidal gold was, and still is, a convenient qualitative test for gold.
Liversidge tested a large number of sea-water samples collected along the NSW coast, then carried out quantitative determinations by the gravimetric assay of pooled extracts after "cupellation" (a process for separating precious metals from residues by heating with a base metal, usually lead (Pb), in a stream of air).
He concluded that sea water contains, on average, 0.5 to 1 grain of gold per ton which translates to about 30 to 60 µg L-1 (parts per billion). This is something like 10,000 times the currently accepted value. He did replicates, of course, and blanks and recovery tests, all the right things as you would expect, but without clean air facilities and a more sensitive analytical finish, he stood no chance. It was half a century or more too early.
- The photos were reproduced from Edward Hufton's original prints in the University Archives with the help of Reference Archivist Nyree Morrison.
- University of Sydney University Calendar, 1903
- A. Liversidge, On the Amount of Gold and Silver in Sea Water, J. Roy. Soc. NSW, 29 (1895), 335.
- R.J.W. Le Fèvre, Charles Edward Fawsitt, Proc. Roy. Aust. Chem. Inst., 28 (1) (1961), 17.
- R.J.W. Le Fèvre, The Establishment of Chemistry Within Australian Science - Contributions from NSW, Ch.12 in A Century of Scientific Progress - The Centenary Volume of The Royal Society of NSW (1968).
- Ever Reaping Something New. A Science Centenary, Eds. D. Branagan and H.G. Holland, University of Sydney (1985).
Charles Fawsitt
Liversidge retired at the end of 1907. His successor, Charles Fawsitt took over in 1909 and is seen in that year's class photo (above) sitting at the front.
Fawsitt was Lecturer in Metallurgical Chemistry at the University of Glasgow and in his early 30s at the time of his appointment to the Sydney Chair. He was a physical chemist by training and, as Bob Hunter noted, writing in ChemNEWS Issue 4 on the development of physical chemistry at Sydney University, it was Fawsitt who introduced the subject into the Sydney syllabus.
For 37 years Fawsitt directed all matters relating to inorganic and physical chemistry, with organic chemistry the domain of a second Chair, first occupied in 1913 by Robert Robinson.
Over the years, a rich folk-lore grew up around Fawsitt. Colleagues and ex-students told of his "comfortably fusty office" with its high-backed chair, of the horse he rode into Uni each day from Rose Bay, at least in the early years, and tethered outside the Department, of his practice of putting coins that came his way into boiling water, to reduce the risk of infection, of how well he played piano on social occasions and, a recurring comment, of his "old-world courtesy".
One who recorded his impressions of Fawsitt was Julius Hogarth, for many years head teacher of industrial chemistry at Sydney Technical College and, after retiring from the Tech, a much respected tutor in the Chemistry School's second year lab. As he recalled, Fawsitt's lectures were "a model to imitate, clearly and logically expressed" and delivered "mostly without notes, with dry humour and a Scots accent".
Fawsitt saw through the war years, retiring in 1946, the year that Le Fèvre arrived to take up the newly created position of Head of School.


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A hot air balloon soars quietly above the countryside above some hills in California. The sun is low in the western sky and bits of sunshine bathe the top of the hills. These balloons are very quiet except for the blasts of air that blows upward into the balloon to keep it afloat. From the ground, it is common to hear the people in the gondola talking since these balloons do not get very high off the ground. 10" x 13", ink and watercolor.
Friday, November 28, 2008
A Lone Hot Air Balloon
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Uncle Jean's Pickup
My uncle Jean bought this brand new pickup back in the early 1950s. He would stop and pick me up as I was walking home from school. I remember the fresh clean smell of his new vehicle and remembered thinking that I might own a pickup just like his some day. Now, his pickup sits broken and undriveable. For many years, my uncle could fix the problems and now he can not. So it sits rusting in the sun as a memory of the 1950s.11" x 14". ink and watercolor.
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Labels: Chevrolet, drawing, illustration, ink, painting, pickup, watercolor, watercolour
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Roses In The Breeze
One of three rose bushes on the side of our home was the object of this painting. It was a sunny day and the wind was blowing which prompted the name of this post. These three lively rose trees provide healthy flowers from spring until late fall and seem to always be bouncing like they are dancing. The other trees sprout yellow and orange roses. I like the amount of detail in this work. The ochre band in the background was added for more interest. Ink and watercolor.
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Labels: breeze, drawing, flowers, illustration, ink, painting, roses, visual arts
Friday, November 14, 2008
Flooded Evergreens
Most of the time we worry about too little water in our lakes. In this scene, we see a lake that has overflowed its normal beach areas and the water has backed up into the evergreens. It's nice to pretend and dream that we have more fresh water than we know what to do with. This artwork was an exercise in wet-in-wet and was an experiment only. This was one of many little pieces done on a day I call "play day" where I just try to play with color, ink and textures.
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Labels: evergreens, ink, lake, mountains, watercolor, watercolour, wet-on-wet
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Mission San Antonio de Padua Two
The old missions of California are spread all over the state. This mission, San Antonio de Padua is located in southern part of the state several miles inland from the ocean. The countryside can be dry but very picturesque with a beautiful variety of trees. In their prime, these missions were majestic and were major landmarks throughout the state. Today, many of them have not been kept up to look like they were during the old days. My rendition shows the dry, brown hills typical when the rains go away dotted with the bright green of the trees. Ink and watercolor.
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Monday, November 03, 2008
Rural Sidetracks
Quiet little sidings allow excess freight cars, old cabooses and any other railroad equipment a safe place to be stored out of the way of main traffic. These pieces of machinery withstand the elements as they rust away and endure a slow death. We used to jump onto these old cars to play "train" when we were kids. We would come home with scrapes, cuts, sprained ankles and torn pants after playing on these huge toys. 11" x 14" ink and watercolor.
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Saturday, November 01, 2008
Vacant Pots Of Color
Empty pots against a patio wall is an exercise in simplicity. Spackles of color are shown on the pots along with a variety of color. These empty pots would have been spectacular if they were filled with flowers and other growth. I thought of filling the pots with growth but it was too late since the images were already drawn in ink--next time! Ink and watercolor. SOLD
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Fiona is a lovely middle aged girl who lost her leg to a rare condition. She is completely healthy now and ready to go to a quiet adult home where she can have lots of TLC. She is a sweet and talkative girl who would be a great companion for a mature owner.
Great news!! Fiona's adoption fee has been paid by a Guardian Angel


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Kelsey recaps Sweet Home Alabama: On awkward dates and fading feelings
This week, Sweet Home Alabama's bachelorette dishes on the adrenaline-filled episode, complete with flying, football and racing.
This week, Sweet Home Alabama's bachelorette dishes on the adrenaline-filled episode, complete with flying, football and racing.
Seeing the guys' opinions of each other is always interesting to me. I can definitely tell that tension in the house is building as the guys start to form stronger feelings for me.
Kelsey recaps Episode 5: "We put The Notebook to shame" >>
I was so excited for my date with Tom this week. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how to fly! Tom was so comforting the whole time. I was really nervous flying the plane, but Tom eased my nerves and made everything OK. It was great to see what he does on a daily basis. I totally respect Tom's job, but it's a very risky one, and to be the wife of a pilot, you have to get used to that. I thought my date with Tom was fine until the very end; things got pretty awkward, and he left me feeling weird about what had happened. I couldn't tell if he was into me or not. Watching the episode and seeing Tom so upset really broke my heart.
The "Friday Night Lights" evening with the guys was so much fun. I wish Nate could have been there with us, but I thought it was extremely sweet of him to go be a part of his best friend's wedding.
Kelsey recaps Episode 4: "I can see us becoming best friends" >>
As soon as the opportunity presented itself, I pulled Tom aside to hear what exactly was going on in his head. I wanted to address why our date had ended so awkwardly, and I was very taken aback by what he had to say.
Next, I chatted with Collin for a bit. It's always great when we're together because he's been in this situation before with other guys competing for a girl's attention, so he knows how it works. Because of this, he definitely comes across as the most calm out of all the guys. I was able to talk to Jake at the game, too, and I think we have a great connection with each other. We share a lot of the same beliefs and come from similar backgrounds. I've dated several football players in the past, and they have all been defensive linemen. Overall, the night was a blast; the guys were adorable with their cheering routines.
Kelsey recaps Episode 3: Whose first date was unforgettable? >>
I was looking forward to having my second date with Todd. Although it was pretty cold outside, being in an empty stadium was neat, and the experience was extra special for me because I'm 100 percent in my comfort zone when I'm near a football field. Todd expressed his feelings for me, but I noticed there wasn't much for us to talk about. While I feel like we have an amazing connection, part of me feels like he's slowly beginning to fade away. I'm still trying to figure out if there's enough there for Todd and I to have a long-term relationship.
I was so thrilled about going to the racetrack. I am a former Miss Motorsports so this is right up my alley. It was a beautiful night. I've never dirt-raced before so I was a little nervous, but I really wanted to beat Dylan. He ended up winning, but it was OK. When we walking up to the vintage car, I knew I needed to get everything off my chest about how I was feeling, etc. I am so glad we're on the same page because I'm really starting to fall for him.
Kelsey recaps Episode 2: Who was "rude and disrespectful"? >>
During eliminations this week, my emotions were running wild, and I was so sorry to have to let Tom go. He has a great heart, but I don't think he's ready to commit again. It really upsets me to see that he's allowing something so negative from his past to define him right now.
Thank you all for watching this week. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Xoxo Kelsey


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Explore the Hidden Gems in Melbourne's Laneways
Step out of the typical tourist spots in Melbourne and venture to the city's iconic laneways. Throughout central Melbourne lies an expansive network of vibrant laneways and arcades stretching from one corner of the street to another. Each has their own charm and ambiance, in addition to a wide variety of eateries, shops, bars and artworks. The Westin Melbourne sets you right in the midst of the city's most vibrant laneways, each of them almost like a city in itself. Soak up the very culture that makes Melbourne the city that it is today.
For advice on visiting some of the hidden gems at Melbourne's laneways, ask our Concierge staff.
Hosier Lane
Graffiti artwork wraps around the buildings of Hosier Lane, providing a striking and memorable impression on visitors young and old. Whilst the street can get very busy with the constant stream of tourists, photographers, models and newlyweds, it is one of Melbourne's top highlights. Marvel at some of the best work of the city's young artists, before popping yourself down at one of the cozy bars or restaurants for a drink or a meal as you take in the views.
Centre Place
Perhaps the most famous of the Melbourne laneways is Centre Place. A favourite amongst tourists, this laneway is lined with numerous hole-in-the-wall cafes, street art and buskers. Often likened to a lane in a European city such as Rome or Florence, Centre Place is great place to head for local and international cuisine, fresh juices, wonderful coffee and a wide range of sweet and savoury crepes.
Degraves Street
The always buzzing Degraves Street, or Degraves Lane as it's known to the locals, offers another European-style laneway in the heart of Melbourne. Enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many restaurants or shop at the vintage boutiques for amazing finds. Home to many of Melbourne's charming laneway bars and cafes, Degraves Street is the place to go for drinks or the city's signature artisan coffee.
AC/DC Lane
AC/DC is one of the biggest names in music history, and in 1976 they left a lasting impression upon the city. A day's filming for the music video It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll) along Swanston Street, turned into a lifelong relationship with the iconic band. AC/DC Lane is emblazoned with a street sign bearing the distinctive lightning bolt of the group, and Cherry Bar, holding the title of the most iconic Melbourne laneway bar, upholds the musical traditions with its regular live performances from notable rock and roll bands.
Hardware Lane
Despite what the name might suggest, Hardware Lane is a treasure trove for fantastic restaurants, bars, and live music. An international destination, Hardware Lane offers quality Mexican, Thai, Italian and Australian cuisine, in addition to a plethora of wine bars with extensive wine lists to please any wine connoisseur.
Tattersalls Lane
Vibrant by night, and aromatic by day, Tattersalls Lane is known in the city for its Shanghai style Chinese restaurants. The lane also hosts a Russian-style dumpling spot, an Indian restaurant as well as a hot dog joint. Indulge in an array of exciting flavours before venturing out to the nearby Chinatown on Little Bourke Street.


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3 A designation under paragraph 2 above shall come into force on such day as shall be specified by a notice given in the same manner as a notice given under paragraph 1 above, being a day not less than 28 days after the day on which notice is given under this paragraph.
4. Any designation under paragraph 2 above may be rescinded, or varied by the deletion of any land or part of any land by a subsequent designation of the council.
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Roger Waters Leaving Beirut tab
C E E7 Are these the people that we should bomb F G Are we so sure they mean us harm C E E7 Is this our pleasure, punishment or crime F G Is this a mountain that we really want to climb C E E7 The road is hard, hard and long F Put down that two by four G C This man would never turn you from his door E E7 Oh George! Oh George! F G C That Texas education must have fucked you up when you were very small C E E7 When I was 17 my mother, bless her heart, F G C Fulfilled my summer dream she handed me the keys to the car E E7 We motored down to Paris, fuelled with Dexedrine and booze F G Got bust in Antibes by the cops and fleeced in Naples by the wops C E E7 But everyone was kind to us, we were the English dudes F Our dads had helped them win the war G C When we all knew what we were fighting for E E7 But now an Englishman abroad is just a US stooge F G The bulldog is a poodle snapping round the scoundrel's last refuge C Is gentleness too much for us E E7 F Should gentleness be filed along with empathy G We feel for someone else's child C E E7 Every time a smart bomb does its sums and gets it wrong F G Someone else's child dies and equities in defence rise C E E7 America, America, please hear us when we call F You got hip-hop, be-bop, hustle and bustle G You got Atticus Finch, you got Jane Russell C You got freedom of speech, you got great beaches, E E7 Wildernesses and malls F Don't let the might, the Christian right, G C Fuck it all up for you and the rest of the world C E E7 Not in my name, Tony, you great war leader you F G Terror is still terror, whosoever gets to frame the rules C E E7 History's not written by the vanquished or the damned F G Now we are Genghis Khan, Lucretia Borghia, Son of Sam C E E7 In 1961 they took this child into their home F G I wonder what became of them in the cauldron that was Lebanon C E E7 If I could find them now, could I make amends? F G C How does the story end? This is one of my favourite songs by Roger Waters and is incredible live. Any feedback, or corrections are welcomed firstname.lastname@example.com


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2011 to me marked an extremely solid year in metal of all tastes. We saw a ton of major releases, a bunch of well received indie releases and the continued growth of the now tumbling down metalcore/deathcore scene. With 2012 shaping up to be a possible blockbuster year after 2011, …Read More »
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Metal's Best and Worst of 2011 (Tim's List)
So before I get down to the nitty gritty, I guess I should state that this "list" doesn't really have an order like many other year end lists tend to do. Oh and it doesn't just stop at albums either! I also list which shows were my favorite that I …Read More »
Decapitated "Carnival Is Forever"
On November 2nd, 2007 Decapitated band's existence would come to a standstill. The tragic automobile accident a few days earlier left their drummer, Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka a founding member and brother to Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka (guitarist) deceased and also Adrian "Covan" Kowanek (Vocalist) in a coma. For obvious reasons, Decapitated …Read More »


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Anyone who can ride a bike is eligible to participate in a mountain bike tour. The tours offered range from beginner to advanced skill levels. Each tour is designed with rider ability and comfort in mind. We provide the bike, helmets, drinking water, and the guide who will show you the most unique parts of Vieques.
Mosquito Pier - $50
This is a ride the entire family can enjoy. From The W we ride to
Mosquito Pier and see the 400 year old Ceiba tree along the way. This tour can also incorporate entry level snorkeling along the pier. (8 miles, 2 hours)
West End - $75
Either we peddle directly from The W or shuttle over and start at the famous Ceiba tree, continuing to the scenic Mosquito Pier, see some of the old military munitions bunkers, and have a look around the historical sugar mill ruins of Playa Grande. (17-22 miles, 4 hours)
Beach Excursion - $75
The Beach Excursion tour is an excellent way to see all the beaches available on the eastern National Wildlife Refuge. The terrain is half paved, half gravel road, and mostly flat with rolling hills. (15 miles, 4 hours)
The Complete Island - $110
This is the most comprehensive bike tour of the island and requires a higher level of physical fitness. Although this is a moderately paced ride over moderate terrain, the Caribbean sun and humidity are the biggest concern. This ride incorporates a loop around the island to include the eastern Wildlife Refuge, western Wildlife Refuge, and everywhere in between. (35 miles, 5-6 hours)
Add snorkeling to any ride for $25/person. Use our gear or bring your own.
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Ariana Grande suffered a crisis of confidence on the set of hit TV show Victorious after falling out with a colleague.
The 19 year old has revealed she clashed with a co-worker during her time on the Nickelodeon series, and it made her miserable.
Grande, who doesn't name the colleague, tells Seventeen magazine, "I worked with someone who told me they'd never like me. But for some reason, I just felt like I needed her approval. So I started changing myself to please her. It made me stop being social and friendly. I was so unhappy."
The actress played Cat Valentine on the show for four seasons before it came to an end earlier this year (13) and she now appears in spin-off show Sam + Cat.


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What do you think was the top postal story of 2014?
The year 2014 was certainly historic on the postal and logistics front. Alibaba entered the U.S. market with a bang, setting a record with the largest ever U.S. initial public offering. For the first time ever, non-mail revenues exceeded mail revenues for postal administrations around the world. Shippers braced for the full effect of dimensional weight pricing. And the U.S. Postal Service added its name to the growing list of agencies and companies to suffer a data breach.


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Beefeater Burrough's Reserve Gin
On August 9, 2014 By ginandcrumpets
Come one, come all to my cheese and gin party
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Gin tasting: Blackwoods Vintage Dry Gin
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One bottle of gin on my table, one bottle of gin
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Gin tasting: Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin
On January 15, 2014 By ginandcrumpets
Three little gins, waiting in a row
The year is young, my intentions are good and there is gin to be drunk. My first gin of 2014 is one I was sent by a PR last year and I meant to drink it before Christmas. But, due to all the […]Continue Reading →
Gin tasting: Oliver Cromwell Dry London Gin (Aldi)
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Gin tasting: Opihr Oriental Spiced London Dry Gin
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What do you need to become productive at home? And how much will it cost?
When the time comes to get some work done at home, there's more to setting up a home office than simply slapping your MacBook down on the dining room table.
Whether you're self-employed or working for the man, chances are you sometimes need to knock over some work at home. If these times are few and far between, then you may get away with sitting at the dining table or resting on the couch, but often there comes a time when you need to create yourself a decent workspace.
The key to working at home is productivity – there's little point in burning through your home time if you've got little to show for it at the end of the day. This means you need to work at home effectively and efficiently. Not everyone can commandeer an entire room as a home office, but even establishing a workstation in a quiet corner of the house can make a big difference to how productive you become.
Putting a price on a home office is tough, but we've made some rough calculations on what you need to get started. They're recommended retail prices, so you should do better if you shop around. You may be able to claim much of this on your tax, along with a slice of your utility bills, but it's best to consult your accountant for financial advice.
Let's assume you already own a desktop Mac or a MacBook of some description. Perhaps there's also an iPad on the coffee table, which is useful for both work and play, but it's unlikely to make do as a full-blown workstation for regularly working at home. For all its strengths, iOS can be a frustrating work environment compared to a desktop operating system. That aside, working for hours on an iPad isn't great for your neck or back. You don't want home productivity to come at the expense of your health.
The next step up from working on your MacBook at the kitchen bench or dining table is to invest in an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. The extra screen real estate certainly comes in handy but, more importantly, sitting at a proper workstation encourages the correct posture. Also look for a decent office chair.
When seated at your workspace, you want your monitor at eye level and your arms straight by your sides. Your elbows should be level with the keyboard, or slightly above, so you can keep your wrists straight while typing. If room allows, and your budget stretches, it's worth investing in an ergonomically sound office chair – allow about $100 – along with a proper desk or workstation. Good lighting is also important. Aim for diffused lighting rather than a bright light directly overhead and avoid unshielded light sources or glare in your field of vision, including on the monitor.
For Apple fans, Apple's 27in Thunderbolt display ($1199) seems the logical choice for a monitor, but it's worth considering the alternatives. As the name suggests, the Thunderbolt display only features a Thunderbolt video input. It's actually designed to be a full Mac docking station with a built-in FaceTime HD webcam, three USB 2.0 ports, Firewire 800 port, Gigabit Ethernet and a Thunderbolt port for daisy-chaining additional Thunderbolt devices. There's even a MagSafe connector to power a MacBook.
You can connect an older Mac via a Mini DisplayPort to Apple's Thunderbolt display, but you won't be able to access all of the monitor's built-in features. Apple's Thunderbolt display may also frustrate you if you want your workstation to double as a home entertainment space. Rival monitors offer several alternative video connectors such as HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI and D-Sub.
If you're avoiding Apple's Thunderbolt monitor you may consider Belkin's Thunderbolt Express Dock ($349) for hooking up all your desktop peripherals to your Mac's Thunderbolt port with a single cable.
If you're looking beyond Apple's monitor you'll find various adaptors for connecting your Mac's Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort video connector to HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI or D-Sub monitor inputs. If you want to hook your iGadgets up to a monitor, you'll also find Lightning adapters and older 30-pin adapters for VGA and HDMI monitors.
There are plenty of dirt-cheap monitors on the shelves, but you get what you pay for when it comes to screen quality. If you'll spend plenty of time staring at your monitor, it's worth investing in a decent one. If you're chasing size and picture quality to rival Apple's Thunderbolt display, look to the likes of Samsung's 27in S27B970D ($1299) and Dell's 27in U2713HM ($829).
If these 27in giants are out of your price range, you'll also find some great 23/24in monitors like Dell's P2314H ($309), but even if you're on a budget you should be reluctant to drop down past 21 inches.
Alongside your monitor, the standard Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad ($59) is an obvious choice for your USB desktop keyboard because it features all the Mac function keys. If you're looking to cut down on cable clutter, you may look to the Apple Wireless Keyboard ($89), which is Bluetooth enabled so it can work with a MacBook or an iGadget. Accompanying your keyboard you'll want to add an Apple Magic Mouse ($89), Magic Trackpad ($89) or standard USB Apple Mouse ($59).
COST: $600-ish
For this you'll pick up a reasonable office chair, 24in monitor and video cable along with an Apple keyboard and mouse or trackpad. Spending more on a desk or workstation depends on your budget and available space.
Apple's iWork office suite of desktop and mobile apps is free these days, as is Google's online suite of Office apps. If you want something that better mimics Microsoft's offerings then you might look to the free OpenOffice, which is compatible with Microsoft formats.
Of course Microsoft Office itself has undergone a dramatic change with the new Office 365 subscription model, which starts from $9 per month. In return, you get all of Microsoft's Office desktop applications, as well as tight integration with Microsoft's online storage and cloud editing tools. If you're looking for the easiest way to shuffle files between Mac and Windows without the need to convert between formats, then Microsoft is probably your best bet.
Microsoft's new Office for iPad apps are free to download, but require a monthly subscription to utilise fully.
You'll also want access to a cloud storage service for backing up your files and syncing them between all your devices. Apple's iCloud is rather limited once you stray beyond iWork files, but there are plenty of free alternatives such as Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft's OneDrive.
If you run your own business, then you'll probably be looking for accounting software. Cloud-based services such as Saasu and Xero start from $9 and $25 per month respectively, challenging traditional players like MYOB and Reckon, which offer both online and desktop options.
There are a few other gems worth adding to your arsenal. The free FormulatePro lets you write on PDF files so you don't need to print, sign and scan digital documents.
LogMeIn is a great remote desktop tool if you need to access your home computer from a mobile device. It's no longer free, but there are alternatives like TeamViewer.
If you need to run Windows on your Mac, you can try Parallels, VMWare Fusion or perhaps the free Virtualbox.
COST: $0-ish
It totally depends on what you do for a living, but you should be able to get most of what you need for free.
Apple has banished optical drives from the latest range of Macs, but if you're still attached to them you may benefit from adding an Apple USB Superdrive ($99) to your workstation.
If you're after one with the lot, consider the NewerTech miniStack MAX external hard drive that also features a Blu-ray/DVD/CD burner, SDXC memory card reader and USB-powered hub. Unfortunately, if your Mac doesn't include a built-in optical drive then Apple's DVD Player application probably won't recognise a movie DVD inserted into the miniStack MAX or other third-party external optical drive.
Some monitors feature built-in speakers, but if you're buying standalone speakers, then you're spoiled for choice depending on your budget and whether you have an ear for quality. If you're after basic sound on a budget, then it's hard to go past Logitech's Z150 ($35) stereo speakers. If you're looking for a little more bass, then step up to Logitech's LS21 ($49.95), which includes a separate small subwoofer.
From here the sky's the limit. The more time you'll spend at your workstation the easier it is to justify spending more on speakers – especially if you're a music lover and listening helps you stay focused on work. If you're after top shelf sound, then consider the likes of Harman Kardon SoundSticks III ($249.99), M-Audio BX5 D2 ($349) and Audioengine 5+($399).
Of course, if your workspace is tucked away in the corner of a shared living area then you may be better off investing that money in decent headphones. Headphones come in three main designs: intra-aural, supra-aural and circumaural. Intra-aural headphones are tiny earbuds, which tend to lack bass, although you can look to 'canalphone' earbuds like the Sennheiser CX 300-II Precisions ($99.95), which wedge into your ear canal to block outside noises and offer better bass levels.
At the other end of the scale, circumaural headphones feature large pads that completely cover your ears. Along with richer sound, they generally do a better job of blocking out the noise of the outside world. Don't spend extra on active noise-cancelling headphones if you'll only use them at home. Noise-cancelling is most effective with constant drones, such as aircraft noise, rather than the random shouts of children in the next room.
Circumaural headphones are divided into open-back and closed-back designs. Closed-backed headphones like the AKG K430 ($149) and Sennheiser HD 438 ($119.95) are sealed, keeping in the sound while blocking the outside world. The trade-off is that they can feel a little claustrophobic and sweaty. Open-back headphones like the Audio Technica ATH-AD400 ($179) let sound escape from the back of each headphone via a grill. They also let in more sound from the world around you.
Between intra-aural earbuds and circumaural headphones sit supra-aural headphones like the Sennheiser PX100-II ($99.95) and Grado SR60i ($130), which sit on top of your ears, rather than inside or around. They tend to be a compromise between circumaural and intra-aural in terms of sound quality and comfort, plus they let in more background noise.
Underneath your desk you'll want a powerboard, preferably with a built-in surge protector to safeguard your equipment during power spikes. Also look for individual switches for each power socket, so you can completely cut the power to equipment not in use. If you leave the switch on, most devices tend to suck a little juice even when they're powered down, which adds to your electricity bill. Options include the APC SurgeArrest Home/Office ($89), Belkin Gold Series 8-Way ($99.95) and Jackson 6-Way Switched Surge Board ($59).
COST: $120-ish
This should get you a powerboard with a surge protector and entry-level speakers or headphones, but don't be afraid to spend more on sound.
You're probably paying for broadband internet access anyway, but there are a few things to consider if you'll be regularly working from your home office.
If you're working at home full-time, you probably can't afford for your home internet connection to go down. You can generate a Wi-Fi hotspot from your smartphone in an emergency or you might invest in a standalone Wi-Fi hotspot. These start from $20 per month with a few gigabytes of data.
When it comes to phone calls, it's perhaps easier to just use your mobile phone rather than hooking up a second copper phone line for your office. But if you want a dedicated work number, you should consider VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) – it's much more economical than a standard phone line, especially if you're making long distance calls.
VoIP services provided by your internet service provider (ISP) tend to be a little more expensive, but are also more reliable than third-party services, because your ISP can give your call priority over other data traffic and they support higher-quality audio codes such as G.711.
You can buy standalone VoIP adapters such as the Cisco SPA112 ($89), which connect to your broadband modem via an Ethernet cable. Alternatively, you may consider upgrading to a broadband modem with built-in VoIP adapters, so you can plug your phone straight into the modem.
Once you've got two voice services you need to decide how you're going to access them around your home. You may just add a basic handset to your desk like the Telstra T800, but you could also consider several dual-line DECT cordless handsets such as the Uniden XDECT R055 + 2 ($329.95), which includes three cordless handsets so you can make and receive calls from either phone number anywhere in the house.
COST: $150-ish plus $10 per month
That gets you a VoIP adaptor and basic handset, plus monthly rental for a VoIP service, which will hopefully include a few free calls.
Your broadband modem may feature a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, but otherwise you could connect up an Apple Airport Extreme ($249) that can generate simultaneous 2.4 and 5GHz networks. You'll find 5GHz n and ac networks are faster than 2.4GHz g networks, plus they're less susceptible to interference.
If there are Wi-Fi blackspots in your home, download WiFi Explorer ($3.79) from the Mac App Store to test the Wi-Fi strength in each room. Apple's Airport Express ($119) can act as a Wi-Fi extender to boost the signal around your home, plus you can hook up speakers to take advantage of AirPlay music streaming.
While Wi-Fi is convenient, Ethernet cables are faster and more reliable, so you may want to invest in something like the D-Link DGS-1005D 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch ($59) to share one Ethernet cable with all the devices in your office (one in your lounge room AV cabinet may also be handy).
If Wi-Fi isn't up to the task and it's not practical to run Ethernet cables, then you can run a link through your electrical wiring using Powerline AV adaptors such as Netgear's XAVB5001 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Kit ($219).
COST: $119-ish
It just depends on how unlucky you are with your home network environment. You may not need to spend anything, but we've factored in an Airport Express to be safe.
Rather than connecting to a single computer via USB, a network attached storage (NAS) drive connects to your home network via an Ethernet cable, so it's accessible from all the devices around your home.
A NAS makes a handy central location for storing backups of your important files and perhaps your multimedia library for streaming to the office and around your home. Look for a NAS that supports both Samba and AFP networking in order to get faster transfer speeds from your Mac. Many NAS drives can also support Time Machine backups from your NAS.
Apple's Time Capsule ($349) may seem like the obvious choice, but it's rather limited compared to what you'll find elsewhere. Other network drives make room for multiple drives for redundancy if one fails, plus they support remote access via protocols such as FTP and WebDAV. Most third-party NAS drives can also act as an iTunes and DLNA server for streaming multimedia around your home and office.
Many NAS drives will connect to cloud storage services, making it easy to upload files for the extra protection of off-site storage should fire or flood strike your office and claim both your computers and your NAS.
If you're on a budget, the LaCie Cloudbox ($119, 1TB) offers good value for money, but also check out the more flexible Western Digital My Cloud ($219, 2TB). If you're looking for the protection of data redundancy, then consider a dual-drive NAS such as the Netgear ReadyNAS RN102 ($379, 1TB) or Seagate Business Storage 2-Bay NAS ($399, 4TB). If fast data transfer speeds are crucial, then consider a NAS with a powerful Intel processor, like the Synology DS214play ($439 plus drives).
COST: $200-ish
This will get you an entry-level NAS, but you may spend more depending on where your priorities lie and how devastating it would be to lose all your important documents.
The paperless office is a dream that few of us have managed to achieve, so chances are you'll need access to a printer and scanner.
If you're mostly printing text, then it's more economical to buy a laser printer than to rely on an inkjet printer, because inkjet printers are more expensive to run in terms of ink costs. Even when it comes to laser printers, as a general rule, the cheaper the printer, the more expensive it is to run.
The most practical solution for most home offices is to invest in a modest monochrome laser multifunction device that can act as a printer, scanner, copier and fax machine – such as the Fuji Xerox DocuPrint M255 z ($499) or HP LaserJet Pro M1536dnf ($599). If you don't need the fax features, or you're prepared to use an online fax service, then you could look to a cheaper model, which includes only a printer, scanner and copier.
If you need to regularly print in colour, then you may step up to a colour multifunction device. Some have dropped in price of late like the Fuji Xerox DocuPrint CM215 fw ($405). This new model is actually cheaper than the Fuji Xerox's entry-level monochrome laser MFDs, but when you read the fine print you discover it prints more slowly and features a smaller paper tray. Keep in mind that colour inkjets do a better job of producing photo prints than colour laser printers.
These limitations may not bother you, but they're the kinds of things you may sacrifice when you opt for a cheaper printer. Also compare the cost of replacement toner.
If you only need to do the occasional spot of colour printing, then a separate colour inkjet printer might be useful, but remember that dirt-cheap models will sting you in the long run. Also consider whether it's more economical to outsource your colour printing to somewhere like Officeworks.
Cost: $500-ish
If you skimp on your printer you'll only end up replacing it later, so it's probably best to bite the bullet and invest in at least a monochrome laser multifunction device.
That comes to a rough total of $1600 to get yourself up and running in a home office, cheaper if you shop around on price. Of course, everyone's circumstances are different, so you'll need to determine your own priorities and you'll want to spend more in some areas and less in others. If you skimp and are forced to upgrade later, then it may have made more sense to spend the extra money upfront.


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Welcome to the Crown Inn, Elton
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Trump's big parade
EDITOR: So the president wants a big military parade. I expect his next revelation will be the need for a grand uniform suitable for the president of the United States. I can see it now: lots of gold braid and plumage with a magnificent array of medals he can award to himself for his never-before-matched achievements and, of course, a really big hat.
He won't be marching in the parade, however, since, as we know, he has an aversion to actually serving in the military due to his sore feet. Too bad the draft-dodger-in-chief missed out on serving since he would have gotten a big dose of marching in boot camp.
Rep. Mike Thompson got it right when he responded to the parade idea with the thought that the money Donald Trump would spend on a parade would be better used to fund services benefiting veterans.
Lacking accountability?
EDITOR: The headline on last Friday's editorial read: "Transparency still lacking on fire alert decisions." The editorial went on to say, "After nearly four months, the public still lacks a clear understanding of what decisions were made by the emergency services staff about alerting residents to the fires. Those who were hoping to hear such a review at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Jan. 29 were in for a disappointment. During his first presentation on the warning systems to supervisors, Emergency Services Manager Christopher Helgren gave no review of what happened …"
Where is the public outcry and outrage? Why aren't public officials being made to account for their actions? Why aren't two public officials whose conscious act to not activate the emergency alert system being fired and prosecuted for negligent homicide?
People died because emergency services staff decided not to activate an emergency alert system designed specifically for emergencies such as the October firestorm.
People who could have evacuated in an orderly manner with some of their treasured photos and valuables instead raced out of burning homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Yet nothing is being done. Where is the public outrage? When will something be done?
DAVE and BETTY PINSKY
Santa Rosa
Owning the grid
EDITOR, Regarding Julie North's letter ("Profiting from disaster," Sunday), I have a clarification. Sonoma Clean Power generates electricity for most of Sonoma and Mendocino counties, while PG&E maintains the poles, wires and substations for all electric customers in our area.
That arrangement has helped cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50 percent while saving more than $70 million on customer bills, but it hasn't changed the ownership or management of the wires in the grid. That part stays the same as always.
CEO, Sonoma Clean Power
Democratic corruption
EDITOR: A dossier is a collection of documents about a person. As we have just learned, a dossier funded by the Democratic National Committee and the Hillary Clinton campaign was used to secure a surveillance warrant on Donald Trump's campaign staff. This is a clear abuse of the legal processes put in place to protect the American people. It's also another example of corruption in the Democratic Party.


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Day 5 of the ISAF Youth Worlds in Zadar, Croatia once again saw remarkable performances from the Irish sailors.
420 duo Emma Geary from Royal Cork Yacht Club and Niamh Connolly from Baltimore Sailing Club were definitely back on form today having been hampered by yesterday's lighter wind conditions. The girls relished in the medium breeze today placing 10th and 6th respectively in their two races. They now lie in 18th overall. Their ISA Coach Ross Killian was thrilled with their sailing. He remarked "I can't fault it. It was stellar performance from the girls today".
Philip Doran of Courtown Sailing Club caught up to 12th place during his first race of the day but lost out on the final downwind which saw him finishing in 22nd place. He fared better in his second race sitting in 5th for the duration until the final mark when he was awarded a yellow flag. The penalty saw him finish the race in 9thplace leaving him 15th overall.
Royal St George Yacht Club and Quoile Yacht Club sailor Sophie Murphy struggled today in the stronger wind conditions. She finished with two 30th places from her two races, one of which has been discarded. Even with her results today she still lies in 10th overall due to her consistently superb sailing throughout the competition.
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Voltron is the king of robots. It is made up of five robotic lions that combine to form a mighty metallic warrior, sworn to defend the universe. Voltron is capable of inflicting colossal blows, making giant leaps, and is armed with lasers, sabers, missiles, and the invincible Blazing Sword!
Fueled by the Power of the Lions, found within the new Voltron Force cadets, Voltron returns more powerful than ever. Key to the mighty robot's new abilities is the power to reconfigure, allowing each lion to form the head, and arming Voltron with the specific powers of that lion.


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|Will I produce antibodies to Hepatitis B?
Sep 9, 2007
previous question--->http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Meds/Archive/When/Q186875.html
I started the treatment a week and a half ago and I'm hoping that my body is making antibodies against the Hep B. My latest concern though, that I'd hope you could answer is, if the Atripla (which I'm on) works against Hep B, will it lower the chances that my immune system will find the virus so it can create an antibody?
Response from Dr. Pierone
Here is the previous post.
Most people who acquire hepatitis B virus (HBV) develop antibodies against this virus and bring the infection under control without medication. But with pre-existing HIV infection there is a greater likelihood that chronic infection with HBV will develop. The early use of antiviral medication directed against HBV should lower the chance that chronic infection will occur. Your immune system has already been exposed to HBV and has started its response so the worry that treatment might increase the chance of chronic infection is unfounded.
Let us know how things turn out and best of luck!
HIV treatment not available in Africa, how long until I die?
AIDS vaccine 07...any good news?
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With LGBT-RAN Advisory Committeemember Jim Anderson at Hyde'shome in Bellaire, Florida, in January, 2005George Augustine Hyde was born on July 2, 1923, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His family moved to Atlanta when he was around three years of age. Hyde contracted polio as a child but recovered from that after several years of treatment and surgery.
Celebrating mass in Miami in 1997Even though raised in the Southern Baptist church his family attended, Hyde became increasingly interested in Roman and Orthodox churches as a youth. He decided to enroll in seminary and study for the Roman Catholic priesthood. Atlanta bishop Gerald O'Hara sponsored Hyde to enroll in St. Mary's Seminary in Perryville, Missouri. Hyde found the adjustment to seminary life difficult and, upon being accused of immoral same-sex conduct by a fellow student, was dismissed from the seminary.
Being presented key to the City of Fajardoby Mayor Emillio Pacheco with Fr. NicholasReyes, pastor of St. George Church inFajardo, Puerto Rico, in 1982Returning to Atlanta, Hyde became a public high school teacher. During this time he met John Kazantks, a bishop in the Greek Orthodox Church, who had been cast out of his church position and left Greece after being accused of being homosexual. Hyde also spent time at Sacred Heart Church in downtown Atlanta where he soon developed what he calls "a rather unique outreach." Upon learning from priests there that a young male parishioner had confessed to homosexual behavior, refused to admit that this was an "abomination" and, therefore, was being denied Communion, Hyde reacted. He organized a series of silent protests during Mass for several weeks. Then he gathered a small group of homosexual Catholics for study, eventually leading to the formation of a new parish. On July 1, 1946, Hyde was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Kazantks. In the following few years, Hyde and Kazantks formed and supervised several small parishes in different parts of Georgia that were known as the Eucharistic Catholic Church.
At Holy Transfiguration Churchin Houston, Texas, 1976Hyde moved to Washington, D.C., in 1950, where he joined some colleagues in a worker-priest community and movement. Kazantks introduced Hyde to Archbishop Clement Sherwood of the American Holy Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Eastern Church in New York. Hyde was impressed that Sherwood embraced him despite knowing that a large number of his parishioners were homosexual. Sherwood devised a special theological education program for Hyde. After three years of rather intense tutoring, Sherwood consecrated Hyde as a bishop on May 7, 1957.
Outside St. Peter and Paul Church inSpringfield, Mass., site of 1957 synodIn 1970, Archbishop Hyde succeeded Clement Sherwood as head of what had become the Orthodox Catholic Church of America (OCCA). The OCCA brought together several small, independent Catholic church bodies that were rooted in particular ethnic identities, such as Russian, Greek Ukranian, Swedish, and African. The intent of the OCCA was to, in effect, "Americanize" these bodies by shedding their ethnic identities and to adopt Western liturgical rites. A number of OCCA parishes that Hyde supervised were racially diverse. Some also welcomed lesbian and gay persons. One of the most prominent of these was the Church of the Beloved Disciple in New York City pastored by Robert Clement. Hyde consecrated Robert Clement as a bishop in 1974.
George Augustine Hyde, OCCAbishop of Washington-Atlanta in 1957Archbishop Hyde retired in 1983 for health reasons and moved to Belleair on the Florida Gulf Coast. Alfred Lankenau succeeded Hyde as archbishop of the Orthodox Catholic Church of America. When the Lankenau and the OCCA decided to ordain women as priests in 1995, several parishes and priests left in protest. Hyde agreed to come out of retirement and oversee these congregations and priests in a new Autocephalous Orthodox Catholic Church of America. Hyde continued to provide guidance for his parishes as well as carry on regular writing and communication with friends and colleagues until his death on May 4, 2010. His body was cremated and ashes buried in the family plot in Marietta, Georgia.


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Hit the road with your staff
Elizabeth Newman
Are you failing to connect with your chief operations officer, or your director of nursing? Do you feel as if the two of you have nothing in common personally, and it's straining your professional relationship?
Then take a tip from Texas Reps. Beto O'Rourke and Will Hurd, who were featured in the most delightful story in politics this week.
O'Rourke, a Democrat from El Paso, and Hurd, a Republican from San Antonio, didn't know each other that well before Tuesday, reports the Washington Post. This week's blizzard meant Hurd's flight back to Washington was canceled, and O'Rourke's delayed, and both men had to be in the House by Wednesday at 6 p.m. for floor votes.
So they hit the road Tuesday, chronicling their journey on Facebook Live, visiting with reporters and citizens along the way. By the end of the day, they were singing Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again."
But the congressmen appear to be extroverts, you fret. What about those of us who prefer quiet solitude on business travel? What about those of us who would like to drive to LeadingAge PEAK on Sunday belting the "Hamilton" soundtrack, alone?
I understand. Recently I picked up a stranger on my way to a writer's retreat. Jen was coming into Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, and I offered to grab her en route from the suburb of Northbrook to Galena, IL, several hours to the west. I had prepared: I had podcasts, an audiobook and Amazon music loaded. If we wanted to silently listen to other people talk, I totally understood. New people can be scary.
As you might expect, we gabbed all the way over. Jen did confess she had a moment of trepidation when I drove us to what appeared to be a half-abandoned strip mall about an hour into the trip. It was where a cupcake store was located and I had placed an order in advance. In fairness, it did appear to be a place where you'd murder someone and leave her body, then go have a delicious snack. Once we returned to the car, cupcakes procured, I think she felt more secure in accepting a ride from a stranger to go to the woods in the middle of Illinois.
Granted, Jen and I had more in common than O'Rourke and Hurd, as we probably could have spent three hours discussing books. Once we landed at the retreat, we spent a lot of time quietly writing or chatting with a group. The car ride allowed us to become friends rather than writer acquaintances. Plus, even with people you are close to, a road trip allows a time to reflect. My husband and I often have deep conversations about our lives on road trips.
While there's nothing that says you need to debate the meaning of life with your coworkers on a long drive to a conference, here are some tips for success for a work-related road trip:
Offer to let one or two people drive over long road trips. The driver is automatically in a position of power, so letting your deputy or subordinate drive for an hour or so allows that person to have the keys to the car, literally.
Start early or leave late. Nothing makes people more unhappy than sitting in traffic, whether they are a passenger or driver.
Make a plan to stop every one to two hours. This lets everyone avoid having bladder pain because they are afraid to tell their boss they need to use the restroom.
Drink lots of water, a corollary to the point above. Dehydrated drivers are likely to acquire headaches and become mean.
Ask a coworker for help navigating, even with a GPS or phone. In many cities, the tech systems may become slow and you want someone to say, 'Oh, I see the sign for the hotel down there.'
Ask about temperature for those sitting in back. If your DON is huddled under a sweater and a blanket, it's possible you have not been thoughtful about adjusting the heat/air controls.
Be flexible, but make sure to communicate times. Just like a flight, it's not unreasonable to tell those in your car that you are leaving the hotel at 10:15.
Let conversation flow naturally. This may not be the time to do a group-grope over the future of the company.
Allow input on music. Ask the team if there's an audiobook or podcast they might enjoy listening to.
Drive safely, and let me know if you have any other tips about company road-trips.
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The National Dances are more modern than the Highland Dances and were developed so women could participate. The costume worn by women is called the Aboyne dress named in honor of the Aboyne Highland Games in Scotland where women were forbidden to wear the traditional Highland outfit. The National Dances are much more rhythmic and balletic; however, they still require quick and precise movements. Several National Dances are performed in the kilt since they were originally men's dances such as The Highland Laddie, and Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks, Johnny? Men, of course, perform these dances, but they wear the traditional Highland outfit.
Quick links to the three styles of dances: Character, Highland and National.
It is said that the women danced the Blue Bonnets as a farewell to departing soldiers wearing their Blue Glengarry bonnets.
The Earl of Errol...
Behind this dance is the story of Flora MacDonald. She was born on the island of Vist in Scotland and when she lost her parents at an early age, she was taken to the mansion of the clan Ranald to be educated. She showed musical talent. When Flora visited Benbucula in 1746 she met Bonnie Prince Charlie. Legend has it that Flora was the subject of this flirting dance now known as the Flora MacDonald's Fancy. In the dance the lady tries to impress her lover which folklore claims to be Bonnie Prince Charlie. Flora MacDonald is said to help the Prince escape from Scotland after his defeat at the battle of Cullodon. Flora ends up marrying Allen MacDonald and she has five children. They moved to North Carolina as many other Scots at that time. During the American Revolution, they joined loyalists and moved to Windsor in Nova Scotia. But in her older days she returned to Scotland in 1779, where she died on March 4, 1790. On her tombstone are the words, "Her name shall be mentioned in history, and if courage and fidelity be virtue, mentioned with honor".
The Highland Laddie originates as an invitation from a fine, handsome lad to a lassie to go with him for a stroll in the Highlands.
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The Scottish Lilt in its present form is a rather soft and relaxed dance with flowing ballet-like grace. The Scottish Lilt is claimed by both the Hebrides and Perthshire. It was a very dance different when danced to its original 9/8 jig tune but nowadays it is danced to a tune called "The Battle of the Somme" dating from the time of the First World War. That tune has a completely different speed and rhythm.
The Village Maid is a flirtatious dance allegedly first performed on a table by a young serving woman in a pub.
According to oral history the Barracks Johnny is an army recruitment dance. It is danced to the tune "Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks, Johnny?" and performed out side the Barracks to entice new recruits to sign up for the army. The dance shows the vigor, agility, and strength that is suppose to be the outcome of military training.
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What happens when a city of 80,000 without a farmers' market hosts a trial market in this new age of increasing awareness of local food?
Els Cooperrider is an energetic lady. She co-founded the Mendocino Organic Network, which began an organic peer-certification service for local growers. Their Mendocino Renegade label means products are "beyond organic" and local. She also led Mendocino to become the first U.S. county to be GMO-free -- genetically-modified organisms cannot be grown there. Her eatery, Ukiah Brewing Co. & Restaurant, is America'sfirst certified organic brew pub, which serves seasonal local ingredients. Episode 93.
Jay Martin of Provident Organic Farm in Maryland talks to GPM volunteer Brian Magee about the nuts and bolts of practically implemented community supported agriculture (CSA). Martin also consults for LESSON, Lower Eastern Shore Sustainable/Organic Network.
If you were told, that organic farmers are giving up growing organic crops, would you be concerned? The Saskatchewan Organic Directorate has since 2002 been seeking compensation for the damages caused by the property owned by American-based Monsanto and Germany's Bayer.
Recorded at a regional food security conference in Nelson, BC, we
hear from two keynote speakers and two elected officials on the current
energy supply and demand balance, the imminent need to redefine local
governance, mass migration, and a suggestion from one politician "to begin
looking to political representation as a means to help politics stay out of
the way of the interests of people!
In November 2007, Deconstructing Dinner attended one of the first regional food security conferences ever held in Canada. With a population of less than 10,000 people, the City of Nelson, British Columbia, hosted over 250 people for the first evening of keynote speakers. With an equally impressive 170 in attendance on the second day of keynote speakers and workshops, the conference acts as an example for other communities wishing to begin organizing themselves to take greater control over the food available to them.
Our global food system faces a crisis of unprecedented scope. This crisis, which threatens to imperil the lives of hundreds of millions and possibly billions of human beings, consists of four simultaneously colliding dilemmas, all arising from our relatively recent pattern of dependence on depleting fossil fuels.
The Heritage Food Service Co-operative is looking to reclaim greater control over the regional food system on Vancouver Island. Once producing 85% of the food consumed on the Island, Vancouver Island now only produces less than 10% of the food consumed! This new co-operative will challenge the common supply chain model whereby farmers most often receive the short end of the stick, and replace it with what is known as a value chain.
In Nelson, British Columbia, 150 residents pledged to commit to eating more locally throughout the month of August. We speak to seven of those who pledged and hear how they managed such an undertaking, what they learned from the experience, and whether or not they gave up!
Klaus Harvey of Transition Town Kinsale (TTK) shares with Global Public Media's Andi Hazelwood the benefit of two years of experience in striving for sustainability in Kinsale, Cork, Ireland since the town's local council adopted the world's first Energy Descent Action Plan. Harvey talks about the food, transport and waste initiatives underway, and TTK's relocalization plans for the future.


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Almost sixty years ago, in the homestead country of northern Canada, the housewife had to make do or do without. There was no corner store in the day when supplies were ordered a few weeks in advance. There was only money for the necessities of life. No money for frills, as the men were fond of saying.
Recently I found an antique cookbook, dog-eared and well-worn antique, from that time in my late mother-in-law's cupboard. It seems that a number of church ladies had gotten together, written out their recipes, and sent them to a printer, with the businessmen of the nearest town picking up the tab. The ladies sold the book and donated the money to their favorite charity.
The Canadian recipes, the cookbook guarantees, were "proven and tested," even though some of them seem to have come over with a bride or two from the old country. But those ladies must have assumed that anyone opening the book and intending to use the recipes was already an accomplished cook. It was often left to the discretion of the cook as to the quantity that she should put up. Some did not even include any quantities required or baking instructions.
It has recipes for everything from marrow balls and Saratoga chips to liver soup. One housewife must have learned the hard way about the difficulty of cleaning burnt pans, for she followed her scalloped potatoes recipe with this advice: "the dish will be hard to clean."
Another recipe contributor was very clever when she made her version of a sandwich spread. "Take some baloney," she wrote, "Put through mincer. To this mince, add a small bit of onion or any kind of pickle. Add enough salad dressing for right consistency to spread easily. Salt and pepper to taste. Is very economical and tasty."
They made vegetable burgers (oh, yes, they did), canned mushrooms, pickled fish, and mundelen (Jewish soup-nuts) — which sounded much like a modern snack food. They found time to make potato chips, decorate cakes, and serve big meals and tasty snacks. Those busy ladies were doing everything all the time with never a moment's rest. Or so it seemed. One might easily assume that there was Spartan fare on the Canadian kitchen table during the depression — but not by the looks of the recipes in this book!
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