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U.S. Senator Larry Craig (R–ID) was arrested in June for an incident in a public men's room at the Minneapolis airport. In brief, the arresting officer says that Craig repeatedly peeked into the officer's stall before taking the adjacent stall. Craig tapped his foot on the floor several times and then pushed his foot under the divider to press against the officer's foot. He then repeatedly swiped his hand under the divider.
I'm a single gay man who has never had nor sought to have sex in a public restroom, but in 44 years I've certainly seen enough graffiti to know that Craig's behavior — he did not dispute the basic facts of the officer's account when he pled guilty — was an unmistakable sexual proposition. Craig's current explanation that he has an "unusually wide stance" isn't remotely close to convincing. The Idaho Statesman, Boise's major newspaper since 1864, has published details of allegations of Craig's homosexual conduct going back a quarter century. But you've probably heard about all this on television. What you might not have heard about is another gay sex scandal in Boise, Idaho, back in Larry Craig's childhood.
In the fall of 1955, when Larry Craig was 10, Boise was rocked by reports trumpeted by The Idaho Statesman of a sex ring supposedly recruiting hundreds of teenage boys to have sex with the pillars of the community — mostly married, churchgoing men. Three men were arrested on Halloween night, and a zealous police detective began tracing the connections between the men and various boys — ranging in age from 15 to 22 — whom they allegedly paid for sex. The newspaper portrayed the vice of homosexuality — never mind homosexual prostitution — as completely foreign to the fine, upstanding Christian community of Boise. "The Boys of Boise," as they became known, had discovered that they could loiter in the public men's room in a certain park downtown and find local businessmen on their lunch hour, willing to pay for the privilege of getting on their knees to give the boys oral sex. Several of the men accused eventually went to prison for years for "unspeakable unnatural acts" — an official legal designation at the time. Others fled Idaho, fled the United States, or even committed suicide.
The synergy between the police detective, the newspaper and the city council, created a genuine witch hunt, with the community expressing its determination to stamp out the homosexual menace from their midst — in the Statesman's words, "Crush the Monster." For the men involved, the mere suggestion of involvement was enough to ruin their careers and their families. For the boys — and I'd say it's a bit of a stretch to refer to a 22-year-old as a "boy" — the only course available was to play the victim of these predatory men, even though many of the young men got involved by their own conscious decision, knowing exactly what they were doing. Furthermore, the police investigation expanded beyond allegations of teenage and twentysomething prostitutes into private consensual sex between adults. The allegations even involved the son of a city councilman, although his name was not publicized.
There's even more to the history of gay sex scandals in Boise. Back in 1920, there were reports of gay sex in the men's room at the trolley station, so workers drilled a hole in the roof. They then caught two men in the act: a local laborer and the assistant secretary of the county Republican Party. So, if the reports in The Idaho Statesman are true, Larry Craig isn't by any means the first closeted Idaho Republican politician. There's also Jim West, the Republican former mayor of Spokane (not in Idaho, strictly speaking, but only 20 miles from the state line), who campaigned on a rabidly anti-gay platform and then masturbated during an online gay web chat while sitting in his office. You can't protect your own closet by attacking others'.
A dozen years after the scandal of the fall of 1955, CBS News said, "The people of Boise tried to 'stamp out' homosexuality. They discovered it couldn't be done. In the learning process, everybody suffered." Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.
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U.S. Senator Larry Craig (R–ID) was arrested in June for an incident in a public men's room at the Minneapolis airport. In brief, the arresting officer says that Craig repeatedly peeked into the officer's stall before taking the adjacent stall. Craig tapped his foot on the floor several times and then pushed his foot under the divider to press against the officer's foot. He then repeatedly swiped his hand under the divider.
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published: July, 03, 2012
Written by // Wayne Bristow - Positive Life
Categories // Gay Men, Health, Sexual Health, Living with HIV, Population Specific , Sex and Sexuality , Wayne Bristow
I will never let fear rule my life or ruin my happiness but, let me tell you, fear has had its moments in my life.
The first time I was asked to share my story was several years ago, at the University of Guelph for about 100 students in a sexual behaviours class. Just walking into one of the lecture halls, it was like stepping on to many movies sets. It was intimidating for sure. Seeing all of the students filing in one by one, I started to get nervous.
Lucky for me, there was one other spea
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published: July, 01, 2012
Written by // Guest Authors - Revolving Door
Categories // Alternative Therapies, Health, Revolving Door, Treatment, Guest Authors
"I feel your pain" is often the response from friends when you share an ache or discomfort you are having. But what is pain? I am here to tell you pain manifests as different things to different people for different reasons. My pain is not your pain nor vice versa. SImilar perhaps, but not likely the same cause and effect.
I want to offer you some insight into pain and solutions that you can implement today. I also invite you to check out my website for more information on pa
published: June, 30, 2012
Categories // Aging, Gay Men, Lifestyle, Living with HIV, Population Specific
"So this is a small plea for a little more understanding for the less able on the street. Even noticing we exist is a start and a little kindness goes a very long way ......"
I wasn't in any way prepared for what it did to me when I first stepped outside the house with a walking stick. Who knew you could immediately add ten years to your life by leaving the house with wood in your hand! Okay, paranoid much? Not really; just try it and see how people look at you. Sounds silly but it's tru
published: June, 29, 2012
Written by // Louis "Kengi" Carr - L.A. Correspondent
Categories // Art, Community Events, Activism, Arts and Entertainment, Fundraisers, Events, Living with HIV, Louis "Kengi" Carr
ENUF is provided by Kengi (www.dosomethingsaturday.org)
It's Friday, June 22, 2012 at approximately 4:43pm. It's been a beautifully warm sunny day with a slight breeze. A week from today on June 29, 2012 I will celebrate 3 years to the end of my 29 months of homelessness. This time 3 years ago I was praying that my appointment with the Los Angeles Housing Authority would go well. I recall June 22, 2009 as being a sunny warm day and I remember wanting the week to pass rather quickly, so
published: June, 29, 2012
Written by // Bob Leahy - Publisher
Categories // Arts and Entertainment, Gay Men, Youth, Performances, Health, Sexual Health, Population Specific , Bob Leahy - Publisher
It was an unusual double bill this past Wednesday at Buddies in Bad Times, the queer theatre HQ in downtown Toronto, on the edge of the gay village. But here's the challenge: how to merge a panel discussion about 3MV, the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP)'s flagship program for engaging young black men – and theatre? But not just any theatre – theatre featuring the testimonies of some of the program's graduates. Did it work, you ask? It sure did. In fact the whole
published: June, 28, 2012
Written by // Mark S. King - My Fabulous Disease
Categories // Dating, Gay Men, Health, Sexual Health, Lifestyle, Opinion Pieces, Population Specific , Mark S. King
I took a shower this morning. I am clean. I might work out at the gym later, or maybe the trash bag will break on the way outside and I will scoop up coffee grounds and put them back into the bag. I will then be dirty. I will shower again. And I will be clean.
Anyone who questions whether or not HIV stigma is on the rise need look no further than online profiles and hookup sites, in which "Are you clean?" is asked with infuriating regularity. Or perhaps you have suffered the indignity o
published: June, 28, 2012
Categories // Gay Men, Youth, Newly Diagnosed, Living with HIV, Population Specific
I have one of the lowest CD4 counts in my HIV/AIDS treatment hub here in the Philippines. I got my first ever count last February 2012 and my next count is in August 2012. Based on my results, my CD4 is only 2. Yes, TWO. Not 200, not 20. 1 + 1 = 2.
A person without HIV or any issues with his immune system has a CD4 of 500 and above. 350 below, you would have to start with antiretrovirals to help your failing immune system. A CD4 count of 200 below is technically AIDS already. So how about me?
published: June, 27, 2012
Written by // CATIE - HIV and Hep C Info Resource
Categories // As Prevention , CATIE, Health, CATIE - HIV and Hep C Info Resource, Treatment, Living with HIV
This article by James Wilton first appeared in The Positive Side, a publication of CATIE.
Une version française est disponible ici.
The journal Science named it the breakthrough of 2011 and Time magazine ranked it among its Top 10 medical breakthroughs of the year, so you may have heard of the term "treatment as prevention" by now. If not, we can fill you in. It has at its core the idea that HIV treatment can reduce the risk of HIV transmission, and it is set to mark a historic shif
published: June, 27, 2012
Written by // Bob Leahy - Publisher
Categories // Activism, OHTN OHTN/PositiveLite.com, Health, Smoking Cessation , Living with HIV, Opinion Pieces, Bob Leahy - Publisher
It's something we've been told for years – the best way to improve health and wellness outcomes is stopping smoking, a habit currently shared by about 58% of people living with HIV according to (2007) Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) Ontario Cohort Study (OCS) data. If there is good news here, it's that this prevalence rate is down from over 70% in 2001. But HIVers' smoking rates remain much higher than in the general population, where nicotine use stands at about 20%.
published: June, 26, 2012
Written by // Michael Bouldin
Categories // Social Media, Living with HIV, Media, Michael Bouldin
#HIV – Twitter 101 for people with HIV
(This is Part 2 of a series on social media and HIV. Read the first installment here. Part 3, Twitter 102 – Twitter as an information channel, coming soon.)
If you've spent more than a few minutes online – and if you're reading this, odds are you have – you've probably seen it: 'Follow me on Twitter', or 'Follow us on Twitter'. Usually, those words link to another web page, one usually hosted on, you guessed it, Twitter.com.
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I got through its 68 fairly flat miles by brute force. This was the longest ride I have taken so far, almost twice as long as the Five Borough Bike Tour on May 2. I guess I need to keep working on conditioning, doing hour-long rides several times a week instead of these every-so-often killer rides.
I woke up at 5:30 and had oatmeal and a banana for breakfast, for fuel. Check-in for the ride was at the Babylon train station, where the 140-milers from NYC paused and the 100-milers started. For us 65 milers our bikes were trucked to Mastic and we rode the 8:30am train.
I joined an escorted "beginner" group which dispersed quickly - I saw few of them for the rest of the ride, probably because they were faster than me.
The weather was perfect, and I remembered my sunscreen this time. We inconvenienced several drivers as we monopolized the shoulder. One poor lady honked and shouted so I let her make a right turn in front of me. She was still fussing as I waved and shouted, "Have a NICE day" and the people behind me laughed.
I recall seeing two parachutes glide down as we passed Spadaro Airport. Skydiving might have been a less strenuous activity but I think I'll stick to biking for now.
Not long after a "Golf Crossing" sign (WHAT's crossing??) we arrived at the first rest stop in Westhampton Beach, where I ate a little and rested a little. I tried to rejoin the group but most had gone ahead already, so I just kept going alone. In a few minutes I was on the famous, not-always-passable Dune Road. I was on Dune Road forever. I was tanking already, and I swear it was uphill the whole time! That was an illusion that I endured several times during the ride.
At the end of Dune Road (finally!) I hardly even tried to ride up the Ponquogue Bridge - I walked up, and even that took my breath. Beautiful vista at the top, and a pleasant glide down the other side.
I remember passing the sign for Stony Brook University at Southhampton, and the Welcome to Southhampton sign, both indications of serious progress, but it's all a blur - I just kept cranking my pedals. I recall thinking, "Hey, you just rode a marathon!" at the 26 mile mark. My pleasure was tempered by the fact that I was less than halfway there. The glass was half-empty, I guess.
Somewhere in here I got the hang of following the painted road signs on the asphalt, which is a good thing because for several minutes at a time there was nobody ahead or behind to guide me. Many turns past beautiful mansions on smooth, quiet roads, and I arrived at the Watermill rest stop in Bridgehampton. Jason texted, "Still got legs?" and I replied, "So far, yes, 29 miles to go." More fuel and about a 20-minute rest, then off I went.
On this last segment I remember cussing at my legs and wondering why I was doing this, but I kept going, resting my butt by standing and coasting whenever I could go downhill. I watched the 50-mile mark tick off on my odometer, and kept plugging away. There were many swallows and shore birds, and I saw a killdeer browsing a lawn as I passed. I even saw a field filled with cows, some of whom seemed as interested in me as I was in them. Somewhere in there I crossed the little bridge for which Bridgehampton was named, according to the sign.
Where the back roads led us up to Montauk Highway I stopped for five minutes and refueled. By this time my butt was pretty sore, but standing and walking around was all I needed.
We were on Montauk Point State Highway, well, forever. It got hilly, one last test for the already-weary. I took one long hill in about 5 chunks, and one short, steep hill in about 5 more. One person asked if I was OK as she passed; I replied, "Yep, just catching my breath." No lie, it's just an indication that I have conditioning work to do. Then I looked at my bike computer and realized that I had just "ridden my age" - 58 miles. It was at that point that I knew I would finish, even if I had to stop once a minute. Which is what I proceeded to do until I got up that hill.
I finally got to sail downhill towards the end, as we arrived in Montauk proper. It was only a couple of miles through town to arrive at the train station and the end. If I had rushed, I could have caught the 5:28pm train back to Babylon, but I decided to relax and enjoy the triumph of having completed the ride. They had hot showers (boy, that was nice!) and veggie burgers, salad and pasta. They called it lunch but for me it was dinner.
I got off the bike and delivered it to the truck carrying everyone's bikes back to Babylon. Then I turned around and walked towards the celebrating crowd, the food and the biking jersey I had ordered and needed to pick up - my self-styled reward for finishing. I cried, wishing Ronni could have joined me, or at least given me a congratulatory hug.
I lay down on a nearby rise after munching, and rested for a deeply soothing half-hour. Jason had left a text message after I told him I had 29 miles to go: "I just wanted to tell you from the bottom of my heart... YOU'RE NUTS!!! :) " Got a good laugh from that.
Then it was time to board the train. I setup my iPod to listen to random music, but as I thought about Ronni again, I was moved to listen to David Broza songs. Ronni and I had gone to his Christmas Eve performances at the 92nd St. Y for something like seven years in a row - it was a pleasant escape from the Christmas noise. The first winter after she died I skipped it, but then last year I went, alone. It turned out the seat next to me was empty. I knew I was not alone.
So here on the train I listened to Broza, cried, thought about the injustice of what happened to her, and looked out the train window. I saw the long bike ride unwind before me: the route was near the LIRR tracks, so I saw again many of the landmarks I had seen on the way out. There was a stunning sunset on display in the windows across the train aisle. Eventually the light faded, and I dozed.
I met my trusty bike below the Babylon LIRR station, and made it home just after 10pm, about 15 hours after I left the house this morning. Except for a few snippets of conversation here and there, I had been alone the entire trip. It would have been a different voyage had I not been alone - but would I have completed it?
- I hate port-a-potties. Especially when you have to do #2.
- Having done my homework about nutrition and hydration seems to have helped me survive the ordeal. Getting in better shape will make it less of an ordeal. And putting on sunscreen repeatedly is critical, though I need aerosol because the hand pump doesn't work upside down.
- I guess I can always find something else to buy. I ordered a multi-purpose GPS on sale at Costco - it can route auto, hiking and bike rides. I'll have to order a bike mount separately after I see it. I also think I should change panniers to something that can handle water bottles and sandwiches without crowding.
- I thought about next steps. There's a "Bloomin' Century" in Connecticut next weekend: no freakin' way, nothing but easy local rides for the next few weeks. I'll consider the other Montauk Century for mid-June. Next steps are Jon's graduation and opening the pool.
- Bicycling and playing freecell are two ways that I numb the psychic pain that I still feel. I need to spend more time on the bike and less with freecell. The pain will ease, I hope.


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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Bees and hellebores again
Because you can't have too much of a good thing.
Three good things I am full of:
The King's Speech - of course, isn't everyone? First time ever in 18 years acquaintance Tom and I have ever been to the pictures together, had to drag him protesting but he came away as smitten as I was, even though he couldn't hear all of it;
Salley Vickers book of short stories Aphrodite's Hat - came in a parcel from lovely sister, whom I introduced to SV and who now always makes sure I have the latest:
Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances - the first one anyway, ever a sucker for plangent melodies and the slow movement, why didn't I know these before? I look forward to getting up in the morning so I can play it again.
12 comments:
- Lilacs In May said...
Envious of the sunshine in your beautiful photos.
- 11:22 am
- HKatz said...
When I have the time I'd like to join the group of people who are so taken by The King's Speech. (But on the other hand I don't want to build up too many expectations in advance, so that it won't feel overhyped.)
I like these photos; the flower petals have a lovely papery quality to them.
- 2:01 pm
- the polish chick said...
all right, all right, i'm going to go see the film already!
as for the pictures? they're lovely, as usual, and make me feel all spring-like and sunshiny.
- 4:44 pm
- Fire Bird said...
stunning shots, especially the first one...
- 6:31 pm
- marja-leena said...
Oooh, such stunning photos of gorgeous hellebores and bees here and in the last post, Lucy! I love that dark red one. I'm quite envious at how healthy your flowers look. My single plant's flowers always look so battered and bruised by our heavy rains that I keep saying I'm going to put it back in a pot and place it under the eaves of the house, like it used to be when I was first given it as a gift.
- 6:36 pm
- Dick said...
Such intimacy with the flowers this close up. Fabulous.
- 11:50 pm
- Catalyst said...
"Oh, hell (ebore)! Won't you bee mine?"
I loved The King's Speech too.
- 4:54 am
- Rosie said...
Did you see the Kings speech in France...in English? WHERE?????
here's hoping...
- 1:15 pm
- Sheila said...
I loved The King's Speech so much, I saw it twice and would go again if someone would go with me.
So glad you two got to enjoy it together!
These flowers are lovely, lovely.
- 4:24 am
- YourFireAnt said...
Drooling over your photos here. so recklessly beautiful.
- 2:59 pm
- Michelle said...
Lucy, how beautiful. Your photographs have made my day. x
- 7:09 am
- Beth said...
Oh, Lucy, thank you for this breath and hope of spring! I love hellebores and your photos are stunning.
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Jennek necessitava di un nuovo design di logo e ha lanciato un contest su 99designs.
È stato scelto un vincitore tra 185 design presentati da 43 designer.
We need a logo for a new community with the name "Du berättar", translated in english: You tell, or Your story. The users can share their life stories in text, videos, soundclip or pictures. Company slogan: "Everyone has a story - share yours."
I´m looking for something elegant, clean and interesting.
Du berättar
We are starting a new Swedish website/community where people can share their life stories. (in specific themes) The site will include all kind of communication techniques; videos, pictures, digital storytelling, text and sound, but the main focus will probably be on writing.
It would be nice if the logo can associate to all kinds of media.
Or perhaps just focus on YOU, and your story? Something that signals both identity and sharing...
I don´t want the company slogan to be in the logo. I just wrote it so you guys can get a clearer view of what it´s all about.
- elegant and simple
- inviting
- appealing to all ages (both young people and senior citizens)
- Something that is easy to recognize and put on t-shirts, bags etc
- something that you associate to the theme of community theme. (life stories)
- pictures or images of a book!
- hard
- dark
- complicated
Maggiori informazioni su come funziona un contest di design o sui nostri servizi di design di logo.


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Reviewed By Sam H (PINEWOOD, SC) Reviewed for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler —1/18/2016 8:31 PM
after the learning curb on installing first new flare the rest went fairly easy, any one can do this. the new fender flares look awesome and make my jeep look brand new and best part is they won't fade according to the makers. only thing I would ask for is a few extra clips/plastic rivets as I broke a few, but was fortunate enough to find some in a body restoration shop. Also would be nice if the plastic rivet gun was available for purchase through this site. found one for 35$ in the same shop.


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By Rachel Duncan
What to do?...What to do?...asks very pregnant parolee, Lucy Ann Michaels (Cheryl Ladd), just released from prison. The answer is presented by Detective Matt Harding (Nick Mancuso....hubba hubba, btw). Soon after he explains the terms for maintaining her freedom, Detective Harding sets Lucy Ann up on a blind date with his best friend. This is intended to be payback for a surprise birthday belly dancer. As it turns out, the joke is on the joker, because Clay Spencer (Mike Farrell) and Lucy Ann begin seeing each other. As the romance progresses, you will ask yourself more than once, 'How many times can one woman pucker and preen in one movie?'


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So here we are nearly a year later, and I'm getting ready to give the details about this year's Haunted Hangover on The Pat&JT Morning Show...that was a fast year! On a side note, thanks to both Pat and Jill for giving me a shot and having me on the show more than a year ago, and then inviting me back to me part of the fun...I can never thank the two of them enough.
Oh, yeah...you're here for details. Well that's simple...you have to wait. Well, not really, you just can't sign up until October 1st at the stroke of midnight.
Here's what I can tell you:
- When: October 26th, 2014. Starting at O'Connor's in the Old Market at 11:30
- Ticket Price: $20 to benefit Siena/Francis House of Omaha
- We will visit five locations including Borgata Brewery and Distillery, T Henry's and two "secret locations"
- Live paranormal investigations by Brian Kent and my friends at Paracon
- Only 100 tickets will be sold
- This is an all walking tour throughout Omaha's haunted Old Market
- Appearance by amazing illusionist Joe Brogie
- Samples of Jim Beam Jacob's Ghost and Beam Kentucky Fire
- Fun provided by HitThatDive's "Master of Entertainment" The G-Man
- Historical presentations about the Old Market
- Shirts, raffles, giveaways...and that's what we cooked up a month in advance...it only gets better from here!
If you're new to the Haunted Hangover, here's a few links to give you an idea of what it's all about.
At the end of the day, this is a fun Halloween-themed event that raises money for people in our community that need a helping hand. Halloween is meant to be a scary time...wondering where your next meal is going to come from never should be.
So, think about joining us this year as we wander the streets of Omaha searching for spirits, as we sip on (several, or more) spirits.
Tickets go on sale October 1st...don't miss out! Make sure you're always up-to-date with HitThatDive...by following on Facebook and Twitter, if you don't already that is.
Get your tickets right here at www.HitThatDive.com on October 1st. Haunted Hangover Part II will be the most fun you can have having a few drinks, as you get scared half-to-death, while helping those in need in Omaha area. See you on the 26th of October!


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Assuming that we have DEV,SIT and UAT, we would like to connect Cognos with different databases based on selected environment. Certainly, we want framework to be same for all three different environments. This document will demonstrate a practical solution with Netezza, where framework manager connect with MULTIPLE databases.
Environment in detail
Each environment has one main database and multiple other databases.
DEV: MainDB_DEV, OtherDB1_DEV, OtherDB2_DEV and OtherDBn_DEVSIT: MainDB_SIT, OtherDB1_SIT, OtherDB2_SIT and OtherDBn_SIT
UAT: MainDB_UAT, OtherDB1_UAT, OtherDB2_UAT and OtherDBn_UAT
ObjectiveTo share the same report portal, same framework manager and connect to different databases based on user selection.
In other word, when user selects DEV, then Framework Manager Package will point to MainDB_DEV, OtherDB1_DEV, OtherDB2_DEV and OtherDBn_DEV. when user selects SIT, then Framework Manager Package will point to MainDB_SIT, OtherDB1_SIT, OtherDB2_SIT and OtherDBn_SIT.
AnalysisTwo typical solutions below are not applicable for this situation:
How to prompt for selection of data source and/or schema (https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21374654)
Dynamically change the data source based on logged in user (without SDK) (https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21342840)
The main challenge is that there are multiple databases with each environment, it is not single database.
Make Cognos functional ID (Cognos User ID, password) can access all databases, including MainDB_DEV, OtherDB1_DEV, OtherDB2_DEV and OtherDBn_DEV, and all databases for SIT and UAT.
Step2:Make a single Cognos data source called [Cognos Data Source] for the sake of explanation. Then make three real Netezza connections under [Cognos Data Source] to [MainDB_DEV], [MainDB_SIT] and [MainDB_UAT]. This gives users a possibility to choose what environment to use: [MainDB_DEV], [MainDB_SIT] and [MainDB_UAT]
Make Database connection in framework manager as [Cognos Connection] point to [Cognos Data Source].
Step3:Create a new Table OTHER_DB_MAP (DB_NAME_KEY, DB_NAME_VALUE) into MainDB and insert data as below
MainDB_DEV:DB_NAME_KEY = OtherDB1; DB_NAME_VALUE = OtherDB1_DEV
DB_NAME_KEY = OtherDB2; DB_NAME_VALUE = OtherDB2_DEV
DB_NAME_KEY = OtherDBn; DB_NAME_VALUE = OtherDBn_DEV
DB_NAME_KEY = OtherDB1; DB_NAME_VALUE = OtherDB1_SIT
DB_NAME_KEY = OtherDB2; DB_NAME_VALUE = OtherDB2_SIT
DB_NAME_KEY = OtherDBn; DB_NAME_VALUE = OtherDBn_SIT
DB_NAME_KEY = OtherDB1; DB_NAME_VALUE = OtherDB1_UAT
DB_NAME_KEY = OtherDB2; DB_NAME_VALUE = OtherDB2_UAT
DB_NAME_KEY = OtherDBn; DB_NAME_VALUE = OtherDBn_UAT
Add this table into data layer with select * from [Cognos Connection].[OTHER_DB_MAP]
And then make it available in parameters map.
Model query objects from MainDB at data tier as below
Select * from [Cognos Connection].[TableName]
Please note that scheme is specified in framework manager
Model query objects from OtherDB at data tier as belowSelect * from #$OTHER_DB_MAP{' OtherDB1'}#.[schemeName].[TableName]
Select * from #$OTHER_DB_MAP{' OtherDB2'}#.[schemeName].[TableName]
Select * from #$OTHER_DB_MAP{' OtherDBn'}#.[schemeName].[TableName]
NotesThis solution is just for a practical situation, where all tables from other database are used as single table exposed in framework. However, if these tables from other databases have to join with main database tables, it is not good solution, as it will impair the performance. The best solution in this case would be loads all these data into the main database, so that tables can be joined to get better performance.
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Hey all!
It' has been a while since I got on here. So I know that some are probably wondering how my new years resolution is going. So far, I think I am doing good. I am drawing and writing more and just focusing on my goals. I have not been posting as much so I need to change that. But I do have some news!
I've entered a Nickelodeon T-shirt Design Contest on Threadless and here are my designs!
I am super excited about this because this is my first design contest, ever! Please be sure to vote :)


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Poroshenko discussed with the US President the possibility of buying American coal from Pennsylvania instead of Donbass coal, its traditional supplier of energy needs....More insanity.
US coal is said to be almost twice as expensive as locally sourced in the Donbass.
Ukraine will buy more expensive American coal - Poroshenko/Trump meeting
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A couple from Amsterdam are furious that their new baby Friso has been given Turkish nationality by city civil servants against their express wishes, the Telegraaf reports on Wednesday.The couple in question are Suzan and Vincent van Saase, hence the baby's full name is Friso van Saase, about as Dutch a name as there is (what with the 'van' and all). Yet a civil servant of Amsterdam city council decided that since one of Friso's grandparents (Suzan's father) is Turkish, Friso should be a Turk as well. When Suzan inquired why Friso was made Turkish in the Amsterdam council administration, the answer she got was: 'Such is the Turkish law'.
The child is entitled to be Turkish because his maternal grandfather is Turkish. But his parents are strongly opposed because they do not want their son to have to undergo military service with the Turkish army.
Earlier this week, the Telegraaf reported that civil servants in Amsterdam are registering children born in the Netherlands as Moroccan with the Moroccan consul, without being asked to do so by their parents.
This immediately begs the question why Amsterdam city council should busy itself upholding Turkish law in the Netherlands. Indeed, this is what Suzan wanted to know, but an answer to that question (repeated three times) was never provided.
You may well think: So what? An extra passport can be very handy. But in this case it has some real world consequences, not least of which is that poor Friso, because of his Turkish nationality, upon reaching the age of 18, will be called up for service in the Turkish army (which is still conscription based).
In the mean time, the whole scandal is heaped upon the head of the hapless civil servant, who is said to be of the 'overzealous kind'. But some minor quibbles remain. For instance: civil servants the world over (and Dutch civil servants are no exception) are not prone to initiative. If there is no law or directive or guideline expressly allowing something, a civil servant will not do it.
So, no matter how overzealous the civil servant in question might be, I very much doubt he or she was acting on his/her own initiative. There must be a guideline circulating around Amsterdam that tells civil servants that if a child has Turkish (or Moroccan) forebears, it automatically is also of that nationality. Irrespective of parents wishes. Who wrote that guideline? And why? Does that guideline cover all nationalities?
What strikes me about this behavior is the fact that if this is (Dutch) law, then we have a law that is aimed at slowly eradicating the Dutch nationality. A sort of Neuremburg law in reverse. Is this how we will complete the construction of multicultural society in the Netherlands? One double passport at a time?


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Simplicity have the power and quality of delighting, attracting and fascinating others thats why most of the people carry simple and sober summer dresses, winter dresses and casual and formal dresses but it does not mean the simple dresses are not stylish and modish. Today we has brought a very simple and innovative Ego Spring / Summer Lawn Collection 2014. In this collection ego has released casual and formal summer dresses 2014 for women. The collection is consists ready-to-wear long shirts, tunics, tops, Kurtis, tights and angrakha style frocks. The dresses are embellished with thread embroidery, fancy embroidery and alluring colors. These ego lawn shirts 2014 are very elegant and sophisticated. These summer pret line dresses are perfect for those girls who want chic and funky casual wear dresses. Working women and collage going girls also try these Summer lawn shirts 2014. In this collection the designer has used most bright and colorful summer prints and light embroidery work.
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Last year it was iWebkit 5. This year it is jQuery Mobile. I'm referring to my journey into the world of web apps, although I do question the validity if the "app" label. What I am trying to do is deliver content and guide learning with the aid of mobile devices, such as the iPod/iPad and smartphones.
I started with my school's prayer file, which I had converted to a PDF and uploaded to our school's server. This year, I branched out and created a web version using jQuery Mobile – HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
I "tinker" with things. I have always done that, even from an early age – meccano sets (I still play with one from time to time.), crystal radios, guitar amplifiers, computers … And now it's writing "apps" to deliver content for Religious Education.
I am an advocate for disruptive innovation. That is why I am convinced that we are headed in the direction of the deployment of mobile devices in the classroom. Believing this to be the direction of technology in education, I have been working on skilling myself with using my iPad to create web resources for students to access.
At present, I am learning as much as I can about gaining the most from using Touch App Creator. This app uses jQuery Mobile as its base and makes it easy to create the web apps I want to use with my students – well, almost.
Using my iPad, I am able to create apps that look like this:
This is a screen shot of a web app in preview mode. In edit mode, it looks like this:
The following screen shot will reveal some of the functions used in creating the app, which is about people who have worked for justice.
As "web creation" apps go, this one is quite powerful. This screen shot shows some of the functions available for use:
It is quite easy to embed movies in the app that you create. For instance, in an app that was created to introduce students to online aspects of the course I was teaching, I embedded a QuickTime movie about how to join the Edmodo group I had created for them.
What I would like to do is to build apps that have a notebook in them where students can paste quotes and then edit them into a summary of the content they have been working with – and then to email their notes to themselves, or to me – or, better still, to be able to post them to their space in Edmodo.
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Here are the decks of the Bochum VtES League 2011 from the meeting on July 1st, 2011 (the next prey is from top to bottom).
Didi (without picture of his play area) played a variant of the Order 66 (I think) deck. As a start player he was stuck to one transfer, and therefore decided to bring up Dmitra first, and quite some time later Mistress Fanchon as well. But without any means of retrieving the blood (read: Villein), he was ousted more (or less) easily by Michael. His final downfall was a Deflection that was canceled by Veil of Darkness. If he had managed to stay in the game (that round 6), he would have had quite a good chance of ousting his prey himself.
Left: Sascha played his Assamite Black Hand Contract deck. Sascha's first impact on the game was a DeflectionTension in the Ranks, which affected the whole table for a long time, but mostly his prey and grandprey. Like Didi, he also had a slow start, and initially couldn't decided to give the first Hand Contract to either his prey or predator. The Hand Contract landed on Dmitra, which still was allowed to bleed to for one with Flurry of Action, and she even helped Sascha when she used a Neonate Breach on his prey (Hardy). Slow, but constant pressure pressure (and also a little help from Ralf by killing some of Hardy's minions), gave Sascha eventually his first VP. Most interestingly Hardy was also ousted by bleed that failed to be bounced due Veil of Darkness's effect. But then he was stopped by the Unmasking and the Asanbonsam Ghouls even though Ralf (his next prey) was quite low on pool, since Sascha's deck is not running that much stealth.
Left: Hardy resorted to play his Giovanni Khazars Diary again, which is well known in our playgroup and much feared as well. Initially it didn't look too bad for Hardy, he brought out three Giovanni in quick succession and recruited a few allies, but when he was near of completing the Diary, he ran out of stealth to bypass Ralf's allies. Thinks become worse when one of Ralf's War Ghoul trapped Carlton van Wyk and Ralf himself recruited the traitorous Carlton. In addition he was constantly losing pool due the Tension in the Ranks and by some random bleeds from Sascha. So in turn 9, he was ousted by Sascha, and wasn't able to put single wraith into play during the whole game, even though he'd finally managed to put the seventh counter on Khazar's Diary two or three rounds before.
Left: Ralf played the same Anarch Piper War Ghoul deck he played a week ago in Gelsenkirchen as well. Ralf had a reasonable start and could put an Asanbonsam Ghoul and a War Ghoul in play very soon, but applied almost no pressure on his prey for a good part of the game, because he wanted to keep the necromancers behind him in check. So only very late in the game, when had his predator under control and when a second War Ghoul came into play he was able to hit his prey hard (torporizing Francois Villon and depriving one of the Daughters of her blood), but it was too late a score a full VP.
Left: For another time a non-standard was used by Michael. He used one of Lasombra's deck (intented for use during Origins) as template for his own variation. The deck is rather toolboxy deck with some votes, some block (via 2nd Tradition) and some forward momentum using the votes and Shattering Crescendo. Initially Michael could make Yseult pass a Kine Resource Contested (or something like that) before Dimitra showed up (for which Yseult was promptly banished). Even though that slowed Michael somewhat ,he was slowly nibbling at Didi's pool with Francois Villon and a newly influenced Yseult and since didn't draw any Villein, he was ousted very soon (turn 6). Even though he still felt not pressure from his predator, he couldn't apply the pressure in his prey to oust him, and after Sascha ousted Hardy the window of opportunity had closed forever.
Result: Michael 1.5 VP, Sascha 1.5 VP and Ralf 0.5 VP.
Most Valuable Cards: Tension in the Ranks and Veil of Darkness.


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days with my father is a really touching book by phillip toledano, documenting his father late in his life. the photos are all incredibly moving and a great way to say a sincere i love you.
the man's book: the essential guide for the modern man by thomas fink is a great little gift for more fun-loving dads, and will teach him to tie a tie, mix a martini, among other things
finally send some love his way with these great cards:


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My income from my new job, where I'm making a whopping $13.72 an hour, more than I've ever made at any job in my whole life, puts me in the richest 8% of the world. Even when I was making a paltry $5.75 an hour at my first real job, working a grand total of 15 hours a week for a yearly salary (if I'd stuck it out a whole year) of $4,485.00, that only moved me down to the top 14.5%.
Am I still the 99%? Sure, but I'm a hell of a lot closer to the 1% than a lot of that number. Chances are, if you're reading this on a computer connected to the Internet, you are too. Take a moment to see what your real percent is, and then get back to me.
This exercise isn't really to prove any sort of sweeping point, it's mostly just food for thought. It's true that many people don't make nearly enough to easily support themselves or their families. It's true that I am lucky enough to have made it to 27 years old and not had any kids along the way, to be in good health, and to not have tens of thousands of dollars racked up in debt. I've been lucky enough to have family and friends that have helped me out at times when my finances were not quite where they needed to be for the way I was living.
I understand that not everyone is so lucky. I understand there are people that genuinely have it rough.
But this post isn't really about the people that have it worse off than I do, it's about my conflicting feelings about the Occupy movement.
I can't fully oppose the Occupy movement.
I agree with the fact that it's dangerous to have major decisions made by people who can make any decision they want provided they throw enough money at it. I agree that it seems counterproductive to bail out huge companies that failed when the country's citizens are failing as well without much (if any) money handed out to them. I agree that police brutality against a peaceful protest is horrible and uncalled for.
And yet, I can't fully support the movement, either.
When I was in high school, I very much longed to be a hippie in the 60's. I wished, god knows why, that there were some sort of devastating war going on, some kind of horrible social offense that I could get out in the streets and protest. Show just how dang mad I was. Because, I don't know, that was the thing to do. It showed you cared, it showed you were paying attention.
Now, however, I've grown out of that protesting for protesting's sake mentality. I have never been to a protest, and I don't have any great desire to. I think the main reason protests don't appeal to me anymore is because, from my point of view anyway, they automatically put the protesters in the role of the victim. The people holding the signs are telling someone else, "I am aware that you have power over me. If you didn't have power over me, there would be no need for me to hold this sign."
Which brings me back to our true percentages. I spent a long time living with someone who felt that they had been dealt a raw deal, income-wise. We lived together in a one-bedroom apartment. We both had cars. We both had computers. We both had jobs. And yet, all he could see was how poor we were. How it must be THEIR fault that we were so poor. How, if those people with billions and billions of dollars would just give us some of their billions of billions of dollars, everything would be okay, their wealth would be justified and we could, I don't know, buy a horse or something.
I've lived in houses. I've lived in apartments of various sizes, from fairly large to most-people-would-feel-cramped tiny. I've lived on friend's couches. I've lived out of my car. I've lugged most of the possessions I'd acquired from my 99% income to a storage shed that I ended up not being able to pay for, so everything in it was sold. It came as a relief.
What I'm trying to say here, and I've said it before, is that we choose what we do with our money. We choose how wealthy we feel or don't feel. We make the choice to compare ourselves to the people that appear to have more than we do. Meanwhile, how many more people are out there wishing they had as MUCH as we do?
It's a crap or cone sort of idea. You can feel like it's all big government's fault that you are only making $15,000 a year. Or you can look at the fact that if you're making $15,000 a year, you're doing better financially than 90% of the rest of the world. You can believe that your rights are being taken away, that the people in charge are squashing you like a tiny bug under their enormous, expensive shoe.
Or you can make your own rights. You can live your own freedom. You can choose to not be the victim to any self-imposed power. You can choose to put down the sign and be your own strong economy.
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Heading out the door later today. To celebrate my very favorite holiday, I am having a couple special deals going through July 4. Free world wide shipping with coupon code: CELEBRATE. And, I also have a SUMMER SALE section with pendants marked down $2-$4 each. All convos will be answered and orders shipped out after the 4th.
Happy 4th and a coupon code...
Friday, June 29, 2012
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sea turtles
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
I've been holding on to these for awhile- every time I look at them they remind me of our snorkel trip to Hol Chan last March. I have always wanted to see a sea turtle and we saw several on this trip. It was amazing- one of those things that was on my "must see/do in this lifetime" list.
I am hoping that this fall we will get to see these HUGE manta rays. Another must see on my list. I haven't talked about it much yet, but Luke and I are going to Fiji this fall- an epic 2 week island-hopping, back-packing adventure. One of the places we will be staying is right on a channel that is home to manta rays during certain months. We are bursting at the seams excited. At this point pretty much everything is planned/ reserved/ taken care of and we are just waiting (oh and scrimping/ saving/ selling body parts, etc. to fund the trip).
photo credits: sea fiji
Sea turtles are in my shop. We are taking a long weekend up north at my folk's cottage to celebrate the 4th, have our annual 'caribbean drink night'/ river float and celebrate my mom's 50th birthday-woo! Lots of fun planned. Hopefully I'll have lots of pics to share back here next week :)
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shop/ life update...
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Lots of things going on around here! On the shop front, I have some new pieces that I am pretty excited about. Feathers in all of my favorite new and old glazes.hoarding hanging on to for awhile (fossilized bone and this glass).
And some other favorites of mine that are currently in my shopola...
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June Art Market 2012
Sunday, June 17, 2012
We had a pretty good day at the art market yesterday- there was a nice crowd and it was *mostly* sunny. It was the first time I ever got rained on at a show- it was bound to happen sooner or later (and that is why I bought that expensive tent- right!?)
I changed up my booth look a little from last year- a new color scheme and a few new pieces of "junk" thrown in too. Here are a few pics from the day!
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Labels: art fair display, art show, booth, craft fair, jewelry display
show prep...
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Busy getting ready for summer show #1 this Saturday. If you are local, stop by and say hi!
Downtown Appleton Art Market- Saturday June 16- 8:00am-12:30pm
(on college ave. in conjunction with the farmers market)
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ROYAL COUTURE.....Catherine Duchess of Cambridge
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Fashion Duchess... Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has been quite busy this last week and that only means one thing...MORE FASHION! Above we see Catherine wearing Alexander McQueen Resort 2011 to the Trooping the Colour. The Trooping of the Colour is the official commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II's Birthday. She also wore a black Philip Treacy Hat. Loved that coat and the side draped cascade godets. This is from the same collection as the white blouse the First Lady, Michelle Obama wore when she visited London last month. Later that day--yes, OUTFIT CHANGE!!!---Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, kept the Philip Treacy hat but switched into this black and white geometric print satin sheath dress by Zara to attend a wedding. Go Zara!!! Go Catherine--and GO Geometric Prints!!! On Monday, Catherine wore a blue Jane Troughton brocade coat over a pleated Zara dress to attend Prince Phillip's 90th Birthday celebration. She really is looking like a Royal in 2.2 seconds; The printed three-quarter coats, the hats, the colors. Someone is schooling her right! And then finally, to attend the Order of the Garter Ceremony, the Duchess wore a beautifully tailored light grey Katherine Hooker three-quarter coat (see, I told you!) over a silk cowl neck draped dress (also by Katherine Hooker). She finished the look off with a fantastic Rachel Trevor-Morgan fascinator. Her Press Office, her Stylist and Miss Catherine!....are WORKING OVERTIME! It seems that her Momma done taught her right--fashion and other-wise...


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What is the gift shelf you ask? For some it is a gift closet, others a gift drawer or box. For me it is really a combination of all the above. The gift shelf is a storage for gifts you buy all during the year and save.
How does one stock the gift shelf? Sometimes I pick up things on the clearance tables at department stores, thrift shops, or garage sales. When my daughter was younger, I would buy things at the after Christmas sales for the next Christmas or for birthdays. Also, when she would receive 6 of the same gifts for her birthday, some of these would go on the gift shelf. With a little time and effort your gift shelf can be stocked for every occasion.


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South Perth Apartment
2 bedroom Holiday apartment for rent in South Perth
$200.00*per dayprice range estimate for 4 guests*
If you are looking for accommodation with a real wow! factor, then this apartment in South Perth is definitely it.
Location...wow! Located in South Perth the only suburb with ferry access to Perth city this apartment is right across the road from the Perth zoo, famous for its conservation and breeding programs. Imagine taking breakfast on your balcony to the sounds of an awakening African savannah, the Australian outback, and an Asian rainforest...
Decor...wow! No detail has been missed: marble tiles in the bathroom, glass splashbacks in the kitchen, wooden flooring, plantation shutters, leather lounges, and wood-framed French doors lead to a private semi-enclosed balcony. This tastefully decorated apartment would sit well in any of the major cities of the world, and the high-end appliances complement the superbly appointed surrounds.
Two spacious bedrooms, both with queen size beds and luxury linen, provide ample space for up to four people, making the apartment perfect for either the business or leisure traveller.
The apartment's proximity to just about everything also makes it a very attractive option whether you're here to work or to play. Aim in any direction and you'll find something interesting close by. North, the city is a five minute ferry ride. Head east, and in less than five minutes you'll find the Crown Perth Casino, a bit further and you'll be at the domestic or international airport. South takes you to Fremantle and, of course, west finds you at some of Perth's iconic beaches and sunsets you'll want to write home about.
The apartment's proximity to just about everything also makes it a very attractive option whether you're here to work or to play. Aim in any direction and you'll find something interesting close by. North, the city is a five minute ferry ride. Head east, and in less than ten minutes you'll find the Burswood entertainment complex. A bit further and you'll be at the domestic or international airport. South takes you to Fremantle and, of course, west finds you at some of Perth's iconic beaches and sunsets you'll want to write home about.
Comfort, style, location, quality and a definite wow! factor. It's all at the apartment on Clarence in South Perth.
- Bedding (Linen)
- Full kitchen
- Air Conditioning/Heating
- DVD Player / DVD Player
- High Chair/Cot
- 50'' Plasma
- Non-smoking
- Washing Machine/Clothes Dryer
- 1 Secure car bay
- Free Wireless Internet
Note. Pricing is set for 4 adults
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Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply.
Make a booking request now
Is a deposit required?
Yes - 50% of the accommodation charge to be paid at the time of booking.
When do you require final payment?
Final 50% due one month prior to arrival
What payment forms do you accept?
- All prices are quoted in Australian dollar
- EFT transfer into our business account
- Credit Card Payments
We appreciate that most guests will respect the property of the operator and act in good faith whilst in residence. However, occasional abuse requires that a surety (Bond) be applied and that all guests understand the basis for the surety by agreeing to the terms and conditions of the lease.
- Occupancy shall begin and end on the dates shown on the receipt.
- Only those persons identified on this agreement may stay in the property.
- The operator will repair all maintenance issues in the fastest time possible, once reported. Guests indemnify the operator against any loss or inconvenience that may be caused due to advertised facilities being down due to maintenance.
- It's the responsibility of the guest to properly inform themselves as to the features of the premise and to ensure the property meets their expectations as the operator does not accept responsibility for any misperception of the property.
- No animals or pets are to be brought onto the property unless specific arrangements have been made in writing with the operator.
- The operator may enter the premises for the purpose of inspecting the premises or any other purpose, on a day and at a reasonable hour, with reasonable notice.
- The surety will be refunded within 48 hours subject to the conditions herein being met.
Guests must:
- Park their vehicles in the designated areas only.
- Acknowledge that any fixtures, furnishings and appliances in the premises are the property of the operator. Guests do not have any claim over any of these items.
- Keep the premises in a reasonable state of cleanliness. Cleaning at the end of your stay is our cost. Please note we do reserve the right to charge a fee for the extra time taken if cleaning goes over the time allocated.
- Notify the operator as soon as practicable but within 3 days of any damage to the premises conduct themselves in a proper manner so as to not interfere with the use or enjoyment of the property for other occupiers or neighbouring properties.
- Leave the premise clean and tidy on departure. This includes emptying rubbish bins, washing and drying dishes, hanging used towels in the bathroom, leaving used beds neatly folded back, cleaning the barbecue, sweeping and vacuuming, and cleaning the fridge, oven, grill and any food spills.
Guests must not:
- Use the premises, or cause or permit the premises to be used, for any illegal purpose.
- Use the premises to hold any parties or functions.
- Smoke inside the premises. If smoking outside the premises, guests must discard cigarette butts in the rubbish bins provided.
- Allow children to jump on beds. Damage incurred from this may result in loss of the surety affix any fixture or make any renovation, alteration or addition to the premises without the operatorגs consent.
- Intentionally or negligently cause or permit damage to the premise.
- Cause or permit a nuisance which would interfere with the use or enjoyment of the property for other occupiers or neighbouring properties. This includes unruly, loud or offensive behaviour. Complaints received regarding such behaviour may result in termination of the lease and loss of the surety.
- A charge for losing the keys to the premises will apply.
- Cigarette butts that are discarded into the garden beds may incur an additional charge for cleaning expenses.
- Guests will be liable for any damage, breakage and loss to the premises and its contents. The guest authorises the operator to debit any repair or replacement costs that may be incurred therein to a credit card nominated by the guest.
- Guests indemnify the operator against any damage or loss which may be sustained by them whilst on the premises.
- Guests will be liable for payment of any charges incurred by the guest. The guest authorises the operator to debit the payment of any such charge to a credit card nominated by the guest.
- Upon termination of the lease, guests must immediately vacate the premises.
- An operator may give notice of termination of the lease to the guests where there has been a breach of a term of the lease and that breach has not been remedied, or on the non-compliance of any reasonable direction given by the operator.
- When a confirmed booking is cancelled more than 1 month prior to arrival date, payment will be refunded although a 25% cancellation fee will apply.
- When a confirmed booking is cancelled less than 1 month prior to arrival date, no refund is payable.
- No refund is payable for early departures.
We would love to have you stay with us. If there is anything else that we may assist you with, please don't hesitate to contact us.
I agree to the conditions listed above. I agree to lease this property fully furnished and equipped for the period indicated and to reside in the property under these conditions. I agree to take full responsibility for the actions of all member(s) of my party and visitors during my residence on the premises and I agree to leave the property in the same condition as upon arrival.


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Region's housing health rates in Top 10 in nation
Pittsburgh's housing market continues to amaze the rest of the nation.
A national real estate research firm rates Pittsburgh among the top 10 healthiest housing markets in the nation during October 2013.
That's what Zillow.com said. It ranked Pittsburgh seventh, behind four California cities, Denver and Boston.
Pittsburgh was given a 7.4 percent Market Health Index, which meant the city was 74 percent better than all comparable cities Zillow covers.
While national reports show other communities, which sustained major downturns in housing sales and are slowly recovering, home sales here remain strong, each month surpassing the totals for the same month a year ago.
Pittsburgh avoided the deep housing downturn that states such as Florida, Nevada and California experienced. Sales during the recession years of 2008 to 2010 never had the deep declines other communities sustained.
Some home buyers in 2013 were having difficulty finding the house they wanted within weeks or months. For some, it took up to a year.
That's what happened to Matt and Maria DiGirolamo before buying their first home in O'Hara.
"We got married in October but had been looking for a house close to the city for over a year, one priced in the $300,000 to $350,000 range," Matt said.
They said with the help of Allison Nortier of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, they paid slightly more than $350,000 for a four-bedroom, 2½ bath house.
For Matt, the decision to buy a home in the Pittsburgh region is a homecoming, since he grew up here, but has spent the past few years in McLean, Va., outside Washington. Maria is from Marietta, Ga.
Matt works for KPMG, one of the nation's top accounting firms, as a consultant and in an advisory position. Maria, who graduated as a physician assistant, works for UPMC out of emergency rooms at different locations in the region.
During 2013, the Pittsburgh metropolitan region — excluding Fayette County — had 22,618 sales compared to 20,397 for 2012, according to the West Penn Multi-List.
RealStats, a South Side-based real estate information company, which records house sales in the counties of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland starting at $10,000, recorded 1,776 sales of new homes from January through November of last year. The median price jumped, from $284,800 in 2012 to $316,340 in the January-November period.
The National Association of Realtors, which focuses on existing house sales, said in October, there were 424,000 sales of houses, condos and cooperatives, compared to 401,000 for the same month in 2012.
The national average in October was $237,300, a 10.2 percent increase over the $224,500 for the same month in 2012.
Locally, West Penn's November figures showed the average at $157,282, a 0.15 percent increase over the $157,050 in 2012.
What may be driving prices is the lack of sufficient inventory in most regions, including Pittsburgh.
"With limited housing inventory, we expect an active sales season this winter. So far this winter, home buyers are not letting up their searches, as we often see in our region," said George Hackett, Multi-List president and president of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services Pittsburgh.
"(2013) has been a stable year for new housing production," said Jeff L. Martin, whose presidency of the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh ended Dec. 31.
"Every builder, remodeler and associate member I've talked to has reported being very busy and are upbeat and optimistic about 2014," he said.
Sales have been good in all price ranges, Martin said. Inventory of new houses is low, but he noted that builders will have sufficient lots to continue to build.
Sam Spatter is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 412-320-7843 or email@example.com.
Two things could derail sales in 2014, he said. Higher mortgage interest rates could reduce the momentum, and Congress eliminating or reducing the mortgage interest deduction could hurt sales.
RealStats said the median price in new home sales in 2011 ($284,825) and 2012 ($284,800) were practically identical, but there was a big jump in 2013 when it reached $316,340. The median price is based on equal number of houses sold priced higher and lower than the amount.
It took Kathy and Scott Hopkin 10 years to find the house they wanted.
They weren't ready to settle for just any house following their marriage nearly 10 years ago. Members of the Baby Boomer generation, they wanted a house in an open area, with plenty of woods and space.
One house that closely met their criteria they lost to another buyer.
Working with Donna Costelnock of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, they spotted a three-bedroom house in Ruffsdale, on 14 acres that fit their needs.
"We now sit atop a mountain, and from our house with its cathedral ceilings, large windows and log-burning fireplace that's between the family and dining room, we have a great panoramic view of the area," she said.


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A Wedding:
A cousin of mine got married in a town not to far from here tonight. Funny enough? For a couple of weeks, there's been this on-going discussion of my getting something new to wear to the wedding. I wasn't the one really discussing this mind you. It was just being discussed. I wasn't the slightest bit worried about what I was going to be wearing tonight. Not the slightest.
As I sit here writing this, the wedding has taken place and the reception is in full swing. I've been getting blow by blow plays from hubby who drove my mom and her boyfriend to the celebration. You see, I'm at home tonight. Actually sitting here writing this in my woobie - an oversized white robe. I look like a marshmallow. I've been at home since Thursday morning. Yep. No need to worry about what I was going to be wearing tonight. My cousin? My not being there did not stop her from getting married.
Really quiet moments. I've had a good bit of those due to being home since Thursday morning. And yet at the same time - I've communicated in various forms and fashions with individuals all over the world. Goes back to connectivity. Really quiet moments are some of my favorite for the audible voice does not necessarily have to be heard but listened to.
The Gifts:
Funny enough? I see having been sick since Thursday morning as a gift. Even though we've had enough sickness in G-town to last several years now. I'm still thankful..
The woobie (lovingly given that name by my hubby) was a gift to me from one of my sister-in-laws at Christmas. She knows me well enough to know that I don't do spas but enjoy an oversized comfy robe that is big/long enough to cover me should we have unexpected guests show up at our front door. I confess - I've been living in the woobie since Thursday morning. It's soft. It's comfy. I won't apologize.
Hubby makes breakfast on Saturday mornings usually. Today was no different. He suggested that I just try one pancake instead of a stack. Parker came into the room when I was finished and asked if he could take my plate. (Again - this takes place almost every Saturday morning). When I said he could... he looked at me and said, "Well? Don't you have a comment for the chef? for dad?" He was right. I normally send back a message with him and not just the empty plate. I couldn't help but smile deeply.
Back a few weeks ago - we started having more volunteers around the physical church building during office hours. One is named Linda C. What a gift she has been! I knew she could handle things without me being there Thursday and Friday. She did so with grace.
There are other gifts that I have been given that I will share at other times. Too numerous to name at the moment for which I remain ever so thankful and ready to pour out when the timing is His not mine.
This just in: Hubby just called to say my mom caught the bouquet. I kid you not. 20 somethings all around and 65-year-old woman caught it! Oh....... grace........
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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in America and one of the most dangerous, as well.
Albion, Michigan (PRWEB) March 12, 2014
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in America and one of the most dangerous as well. Colorectal cancer often affects people over the age of fifty. It can affect people of any race, and whether or not it strikes you has little to do with what demographic you are from. However, early screening and preventive measures for colorectal and other types of cancer can prevent the majority of deaths.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Awareness is raised regarding getting scanned early to help catch cancer before it is too late. Awareness is also raised on how to prevent colorectal cancer through lifestyle choices. Narconon Freedom Center is observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and working to raise awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol addiction and how they're related to cancer.
What is Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is also known as colon cancer, rectal cancer or bowel cancer. It is a cancer which invades the excretory system with tumors. This form of cancer can cause internal bleeding, anemia and irregular bowl movements.
Cancer causes tumors to grow in irregular patterns, and it can be difficult to remove once these tumors invade the body since they spread like spider webs. The sooner the cancerous cells are detected, the easier they are to remove. If colorectal cancer is found early, it can be removed before the cancerous cells spread around the body. Once the cancerous cells spread throughout the body, there is a higher chance of death because the cancer cannot be extracted without causing further harm to the body.
How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer can be exacerbated or contributed to by your lifestyle choices. It gets easier to get this form of the disease as you get older. Only a small number of the cases are related to genetics, making lifestyle choices important for prevention.
Dietary recommendations for prevention include increasing the consumption of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Additionally, reducing the intake of red meat has also been linked to cancer prevention. Regular exercise is also important.
Among health professionals, there have been some disagreements as to the link between healthy lifestyle choices and cancer prevention. It can be agreed, though, that individuals who live healthier lifestyles are more prepared to fight off cancer.
Cancer and Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction already heavily contribute to the deterioration of the body. Heavy use of these substances make it hard for the body to carry out regular functions, and they put serious stress on your organs. Long term use of drugs and alcohol, as is seen in addicts, has even been shown to be a cause of certain cancers including colorectal cancer, breast cancer and lung cancer.
High alcohol use, over a long period of time as seen with addicts, damages body tissue. Alcohol especially damages tissue in the mouth, throat and liver. The stress on the mouth, throat and liver causes the body's immune system to deteriorate, making it harder to fight off cancer in those areas and other areas of the body.
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Drugs and alcohol are addictive substances which do not benefit the body. Addicts who are addicted have difficulty quitting and are decreasing their body's survival potential in the process. To offer more information on this Narconon Freedom Center is launching an awareness campaign with new information provided on their website about this deadly disease, more on the relationship between cancer and drug use and how to get help for an addiction and start leading a healthy lifestyle.
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text: Many years ago (2003, maybe?), I worked out a maximum-likelihood method for choosing the best possible binning for a histogram of discrete data. It is based on leave-one-out cross-validation. This has slept in my CVS repository until today, when I was about to post it to arXiv. Of course, just as I was beginning to post it I found this paper, with which I don't totally agree but which is clearly highly relevant (along with a number of papers referenced within it), so I will post tomorrow.


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The lab received my DNA sample on 10 Jul 2013. I received my results on 11 Feb 2014. Seven months and one day, oh my.
My haplogroup is U4d which is 100% German. It means my female ancestors have been in the same part of central Europe since antiquity. I only have two matches and neither is an exact match. That is probably a good thing. I know that most people get a gazillion matches which is harder to deal with. I did the mtFullSequence test which to about 5 generations with 50% accuracy. To get up to 95% accuracy you are are 22 generations. This is as close as you can get with mtDNA.
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Some day, I'd really like to visit Antarctica (preferably to do research). I realized a month or two ago that my "list of places I most want to see" is dominated by cold-climate locales. Antarctica, Iceland, Northern Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands... Then again, my closet is also dominated by sweaters and coats (I don't even own a pair of shorts). Guess that says a lot.
I hope to have a finished painting or two to share with you soon--just need to do the final layers. Happy weekend, gang!
Friday, August 10, 2012
Art Journal Part IV: Ice World
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Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Halloween Mail
New in the shop! I'm really excited to be offering these. Halloween faux postage stamp sticker packs!
I actually drew and designed these last year when I was frustrated with the serious lack of spooky themed postage (really USPS, what gives? The Poe stamps were amazing and are still among my faves...but why don't you come up with a new slightly-Halloweenish stamp design every year?) and used them on my outgoing Halloween mail (with real stamps too, of course). They were quite the hit. I tweaked them just a smidge this year with a thinner paper to replicate the look and feel of "real" stamps and used a pair of stamp edge perforating scissors for the finishing touch. So happy with the outcome!
Each pack contains 8 of these 1x1.25" stamp stickers (2 of each design). They're entirely handmade by me in the studio (drawn, designed, printed, cut, and stickerized with a Xyron machine). Right now I only have 3 packs available, as I'm testing the waters to see how these do before spending an all-out day in production mode.
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Monday, August 06, 2012
Art Journal Part III: Polychaetes
While working in the lab with WA Dept. of Ecology's marine sediment monitoring team, I spend hours sorting through sediment samples under a microscope to sort/identify the invertebrates. We do a "broad sort" first into 4 phyla (Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and Polychaeta) and then these get further broken down into family and/or species level. There's a crazy amount of variety with the polychaetes ("tube dwelling" marine worms), and a good chunk of my time is spent disentangling them from one another for identification. I've become pretty good at immediately recognizing some polychaete species!
My favorites are always the little arthropods, however. In the marine world, these are the crabs, shrimps, ostracods, etc. The little hairy legs! The teeny black eyes! I die every time.
My favorites are always the little arthropods, however. In the marine world, these are the crabs, shrimps, ostracods, etc. The little hairy legs! The teeny black eyes! I die every time.
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Friday, August 03, 2012
Art Journal Part II: Raven Song
A spread from the art journal on 2012 "firsts". There's a mated pair of ravens that live in a tree near my apartment and I hear/see them every morning, so naturally, the first bird I heard on New Year's was a raven. They are amazing birds and I've been honored to actually help rehabilitate a young one at the wildlife shelter a year ago.
Have a fabulous weekend, folks!
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Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Art Journal Part I: Bird List
A spread from my art journal that was done back in January. I was so excited to have seen a golden eagle in the wild that I immediately came home and jotted it down in my book. Wish I had been able to snap a picture of him.
There are quite a few pages in my art journal and sketchbook that I'll be posting to the blog in the coming days, so stay tuned for more!
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NATO girds for "hot spring" in Afghanistan, Kosovo
Reuters, Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:52 PM ET By Mark John
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO chiefs, meeting on Friday, will gird the alliance for a rough ride ahead, with the threat of a new Taliban offensive in Afghanistan and ethnic tensions in Kosovo sparked by a U.N. ruling on its independence claim.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who called the meeting of alliance foreign ministers, is due to announce billions of dollars more U.S. aid for Afghanistan after a policy review to put more emphasis on the need for fast reconstruction.
The alliance also wants to ensure its peacekeepers are not caught napping by any violence in the breakaway Serbian province of Kosovo, as they were in March 2004 when 19 people died as ethnic Albanian mobs burned U.N. vehicles and Serb homes.
"We are heading into a spring period that could be very hot indeed," said one NATO diplomat.
NATO's credibility is pegged on the success of its two largest operations, with the 32,000-strong Afghan mission proving to be the most hazardous in its 58-year-old history.
There has been a total of 357 NATO and U.S.-led coalition deaths in Afghanistan since the 2001 U.S. invasion.
The Pentagon announced on Thursday more than 3,000 troops will stay on longer than planned to boost NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan ahead of an expected spring offensive by Taliban militants.
"We have to ensure the only spring offensive comes from NATO and the Afghans," said one NATO diplomat.
Alliance officials insist that despite taking heavy casualties last year, they are broadly satisfied with military progress. But they acknowledge reconstruction work must be speeded up to help many Afghans living in dire conditions.
U.S. officials say the Bush administration could seek up to $6 billion in a supplemental budget request to Congress that would cover a stepped-up effort to train the Afghan military and police as well as improve infrastructure. The Washington Post reported on Thursday the figure could be as much as $8 billion.
"We are going to announce significant contributions to this effort tomorrow...and we are looking for others to step up their effort with us -- stepping up across the board," U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard Boucher told reporters in Brussels on the eve of the meeting.
But little is seen emerging from other allies at Friday's meeting, with European nations pointing to the billions of euros of aid they have already pledged to the country since the U.S.-led invasion to oust the Taliban in 2001.
"No one else is expecting to offer anything substantial," said one senior NATO diplomat. "There is no lack of money, it's just a question of how you spend it," he added.
On Kosovo, foreign ministers will hold a first discussion on a U.N. plan seen granting the province limited independence from Serbia after U.N. special envoy Martti Ahtisaari unveils details of his recommendations at a separate meeting in Vienna.
"We have got to make sure we are ready -- and we are ready -- for repercussions such as a mass Serb exodus out of Kosovo," said one diplomat of the risk that the Serb minority there will decide to flee the province.
NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has also signaled that the alliance would be ready to take on the training of a Kosovo security force if Ahtisaari makes such a proposal and the Kosovars accept.
(Additional reporting by David Brunnstrom in Brussels and Andrew Gray in Washington)


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i was bad…AGAIN.
recently i have decided that i will forget about the fact that i am poor and just buy things. mostly this comes from my addiction to using coupons. if i have a coupon it causes me physical pain to not use it. thus i recently bought a new cookbook (its not gluten free)Williams-Sonoma Baking. i have wanted this for forever and well hopefully one day i will get the hang out gluten free flour and be able to make everything again. until then it will torture me and will look pretty on my shelf. if you do not own any williams-sonoma cookbooks i suggest you invest in this cookbook along with the baking one.
this is my next cookbook obsession (take note santa!)
and santa if you are feeling really generous maybe some of the tools that are suggested inside!
i also bought some stuff from pixie-chicago. i got it from the etsy shop with the 40% cyber monday discount, they also have a blog.
here is a peek of what i ordered:
NOT TO FEAR, i did not get both sets for me! one is a gift for a special couple!
(i may be delusional but i am fully aware that there is no one for me to combine my name; however i am actively looking)
i will most deff be posting about these items when they come. cassandra over at pixie was such a sweetheart and e-mailed me right away to make sure she had the order right!
i also think that i am heading over to starbucks to use my 15% off coupon that is good on via and mugs etc. today is the last day and i did just sub in KINDERGARTEN for 2 whole days. i deserve a little treat! (and now that mr. match has moved away there is no one to make me feel bad about the quanity of coffee mugs i have).
oh that will also be to make me feel better about the HOURS yes HOURS of work i have to do tonight because it is due at midnight. i am at 754 of 800 problems that i need to complete for my community college pre-calc class. if misery had a face it would be this class. but after tonight all i have left is the final and i am done.


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Pope Francis has criticised plans to introduce drug legalisation in Latin America during the inauguration of a rehab clinic in Rio de Janeiro.
Passing Idols
His holiness stated that the roots of drug abuse should be tackled during his recent trip to Brazil. The Argentinian-born pontiff spoke at his first mass in the continent against the 'passing idols' of money, power and pleasure.
Uruguay is on the verge of legalising marijuana and other South American nations are expected to follow. Pope Francis used his recent trip to the region to make public his feelings on drug abuse and the softening of laws in nations such as Uruguay. During a visit to a drug rehabilitation centre in Rio he hugged recovering addicts and spoke to them about their stories. He remarked that the centre was a "shrine to human suffering" before making his opinion on drugs known.
Leaders in Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador and others have spoken for softer stances on drugs policy. In Uruguay, the project decriminalising marijuana sale is to be voted on in Congress next week. Uruguayan President Jose Mujica says its main goal is combating drug trafficking.
Dealers of Death
The pope was unequivocal in his stance on drugs and spoke out against drug dealers and traffickers across the continent.
He said: "A reduction in the spread and influence of drug addiction will not be achieved by a liberalisation of drug use, as is currently being proposed in various parts of Latin America", he said.
"It is necessary to tackle the problems which are at the root of drug abuse, promoting more justice, educating the youth with the values that live in society, standing by those who face hardship and giving them hope for the future.
"How many dealers of death there are that follow the logic of power and money at any cost! The scourge of drug-trafficking, that favours violence and sows the seeds of suffering and death, requires of society as a whole an act of courage."
Political Waters
This is one of the first big issues the recently instilled pontiff has publically spoken about. The pope's words appeal to one of the biggest problems in South America, how to tackle drug trafficking, addiction and abuse. The region supplies all of the world's cocaine and suffers serious repercussions of the drug culture and organised crime that occurs as a result.
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by Doug Sulpy and Chip Madinger
"The 910's Guide to the Solo Beatles' Outtakes" was the natural follow-up to the original "910's Guide." Co-written with Chip Madinger, the "Solo Guide" is long out of print, and will probably never be re-printed.
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