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What can it be that has kept Obama in Wright's pews, and at Wright's mercy, for so long and at such a heavy cost to his aspirations? Even if he pulls off a mathematical nomination victory, he has completely lost the first, fine, careless rapture of a post-racial and post-resentment political movement and mired us again in all the old rubbish that predates Dr. King. What a sad thing to behold. And how come? I think we can exclude any covert sympathy on Obama's part for Wright's views or style—he has proved time and again that he is not like that, and even his own little nods to "Minister" Farrakhan can probably be excused as a silly form of Chicago South Side political etiquette. All right, then, how is it that the loathsome Wright married him, baptized his children, and received donations from him? Could it possibly have anything, I wonder, to do with Mrs. Obama?
This obvious question is now becoming inescapable, and there is an inexcusable unwillingness among reporters to be the one to ask it. (One can picture Obama looking pained and sensitive and saying, "Keep my wife out of it," or words to that effect, as Clinton tried to do in 1992 when Jerry Brown and Ralph Nader quite correctly inquired about his spouse's influence.) If there is a reason why the potential nominee has been keeping what he himself now admits to be very bad company—and if the rest of his character seems to make this improbable—then either he is hiding something and/or it is legitimate to ask him about his partner.
I direct your attention to Mrs. Obama's 1985 thesis at Princeton University. Its title (rather limited in scope, given the author and the campus) is "Princeton-Educated Blacks and the Black Community." To describe it as hard to read would be a mistake; the thesis cannot be "read" at all, in the strict sense of the verb. This is because it wasn't written in any known language. Anyway, at quite an early stage in the text, Michelle Obama announces that she's much influenced by the definition of black "separationism" offered by Stokely Carmichael and Charles Hamilton in their 1967 screed Black Power: The Politics of Liberation in America. I remember poor Stokely Carmichael quite well. After a hideous series of political and personal fiascos, he fled to Africa, renamed himself Kwame Toure after two of West Africa's most repellently failed dictators, and then came briefly back to the United States before electing to die in exile. I last saw him as the warm-up speaker for Louis Farrakhan in Madison Square Garden in 1985, on the evening when Farrakhan made himself famous by warning Jews, "You can't say 'Never Again' to God, because when he puts you in the ovens, you're there forever." I have the distinct feeling that the Obama campaign can't go on much longer without an answer to the question: "Are we getting two for one?" And don't be giving me any grief about asking this. Black Americans used to think that the Clinton twosome was their best friend, too. This time we should find out before it's too late to ask.
Is Michelle as much of a moonbat nutjob as she seems? Or more so? Or maybe her low SAT scores weren't the result of a conspiracy by whitey, but simply the result of her two-digit IQ at work?
And what about the internship Michelle had with Bernardine Dohrn in '87 at Sidley Austin in Chicago [the firm took up two floors in the Amoco Bldg where I worked in the '90s]. And did Michelle infect Barry with Dohrn's rat-poison radicalism?
Or, as Bill Kass thinks, is Obama just another Daley-machine apparatchik?
The Dems are going to lose another election if they nominate him and there will be hell to pay among the autistic narcissists in Hollyweird, Academentia, and "moral idiot[s] who think that the drugs and disease in the black community are imposed by an outside conspiracy?" [Christopher H's neat sum-up of Loonatic Wright, Omarosa-lite Michelle's mentor.]


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Back in 2008 when candidate Mitt Romney went overseas and made one gaffe after another, we thought Romneyshambles was the worst the GOP could do on the world stage.
Donald Trump went overseas last week and continuously acted like the "Ugly American," making a complete jackass of himself and embarassing our country.
05/26 Mike Luckovich: Moron travel ban. https://t.co/xhJGCNTIer pic.twitter.com/7eultruaqq— mike luckovich (@mluckovichajc) May 25, 2017
NEW: Pres. Trump signs $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia https://t.co/PhYkbAXRiF pic.twitter.com/DKslQpp013— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 20, 2017
SAUDI KING: Come over— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) May 20, 2017
TRUMP: I can't, I said you guys did 9/11
SAUDI KING: We'll buy $110 billion in weapons
TRUMP: pic.twitter.com/FkZq6XnFdB
Saudi Arabia partners with top Trump supporter's company for $40 billion US infrastructure investment https://t.co/AZdNm483DO pic.twitter.com/poegQIykhG— The Hill (@thehill) May 21, 2017
Donald Trump joins in on traditional sword dance in Saudi Arabia as part of his first foreign trip as US president https://t.co/NBIvrIWEeM pic.twitter.com/sCUVfmZF7y— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 21, 2017
Team Trump at a SAUDI DANCE PARTY with singing, drums.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) May 20, 2017
Bannon and Priebus in middle of it. Wilbur Ross with sword.
REALLY SOMETHING. pic.twitter.com/Q4Y5ywPExa
President Trump touched an orb and illuminated the internet https://t.co/HopmfFyTWq pic.twitter.com/wB1Flnmtzo— TIME (@TIME) May 22, 2017
@peterdaou The orb has consumed the soul. pic.twitter.com/XlNTxzO6Fn— ___📎___ (@ThinSkinTrump) May 23, 2017
I PHOTOSHOPPED SARUMAN INTO TRUMP'S ORB PICTURE AND IT'S NOT EVEN WEIRD pic.twitter.com/cVJFGP5NPG— Shahak Shapira (@ShahakShapira) May 22, 2017
I am gone from Twitter for like a few hours, and now Trump is a holding a Palantír! WHAT ELSE HAVE I MISSED?! IS BANNON A WRAITH NOW?! #ORB pic.twitter.com/uZ4xthYIvm— chrisError (@chrisError) May 21, 2017
Remember when real estate developer Donald Trump went to Saudi Arabia and touched a magic orb that reset the timeline and made him President— maple cocaine (@historyinflicks) May 22, 2017
The reply is the only good tweet about Trump and The Orb. Send all your thanks and fluoride to @ToddGolden2 pic.twitter.com/sPgpAv54oq— mOrb from Orb (@ZeddRebel) May 21, 2017
Melania Trump refusing to hold Trump's hand after landing in Israel pic.twitter.com/RCVw8ntGxa— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) May 22, 2017
Sara Netanyahu to Melania Trump: The media hates us, the public loves us— Pamela Moore (@Pamela_Moore13) May 22, 2017
Israel pic.twitter.com/2A5yDcOhdU
Ivanka and Jared in Israel pic.twitter.com/qdn5Ac6Ooo— TRUMP 24/7 (@MichaelDelauzon) May 22, 2017
Trump just leaked classified intel again. He just publicly denied having mentioned "Israel" to the Russians. Thus confirming it was Israel.— John Aravosis (@aravosis) May 22, 2017
"I never said the word Israel." - Trump, saying the word Israel— justin kanew (@justin_kanew) May 22, 2017
Like a scene right out of 'The Naked Gun'pic.twitter.com/0glmkb2Idp
Here's Bibi Netanyahu's face after Trump says "I never said Israel!".— Kevin D. Grüssing (@KevDGrussing) May 22, 2017
How many more of these will we get? pic.twitter.com/lz8Dz0YbDQ
Reports say that Trump became confused and didn't know where he was in Israel, and in the middle of Press conference "wandered off." pic.twitter.com/8cH2uZVU79— Pesach 'Pace' Lattin (@pacelattin) May 26, 2017
Confused, wandering off while in Israel. Unable to stroll w/G7 leaders today. Trump's 1st trip raising Qs about his mental & physical health— The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) May 27, 2017
Trump, Obama notes left at Yad Vashem, Israel's memorial for the Holocaust.— ian bremmer (@ianbremmer) May 23, 2017
This makes me sad. pic.twitter.com/QgOpILPyeQ
My wall will be much better— Cecelia followback (@Baelitt) May 23, 2017
- Trump in israel pic.twitter.com/ZrN7OwAWBp
W.H. post Trump does not realize Israel is part of the Middle East ...right side guy laughing. pic.twitter.com/hYdFkMmUfH— RogelioGarcia Lawyer (@LawyerRogelio) May 23, 2017
Pope Your Enthusiasm pic.twitter.com/joAC3sk5oe— Seinfeld Current Day (@Seinfeld2000) May 24, 2017
"Your holiness, I may have given in to the orb and opened a portal to a demon world"— Oliver Willis (@owillis) May 24, 2017
"Not good, Donny. Not good at all." pic.twitter.com/ohifFujCwt
May 24, 2017
Pope Francis jokes to Melania: "What do you give him to eat?" pic.twitter.com/KUIukfeQNX— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 24, 2017
"I don't feed my husband anything," Melania replied.— Steve Marmel (@Marmel) May 24, 2017
"He dines on the pain of others, salted by tears of children."https://t.co/JTsSkLlZA7
Pope Francis gives @realDonaldTrump a copy of Laudato Si', his encyclical on the environment and climate change— Joshua McElwee (@joshjmac) May 24, 2017
Trump: "These are some terrific books by Martin Luther King"— The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) May 24, 2017
Pope Francis: "Are they good?"
Trump: "I have no idea."pic.twitter.com/lp1BokBvrM
Dress for the job you want. #widow pic.twitter.com/4dC1Q7GAJy— carla ciccone (@cciccone) May 24, 2017
un-American gothic (Photo @ap) pic.twitter.com/O7opBIHVMU— chris zappone (@chrizap) May 24, 2017
@PJPsych @VedEnvy @LawyerRogelio is this better pic.twitter.com/xlLlgr09qP— Randy Dowell (@1965Randy) May 24, 2017
A picture is worth a thousand words! 😂 #PopeFrancis #resist pic.twitter.com/dq2MUsXohN— bэnnydiэgø ☆ (@bennydiego) May 24, 2017
It really is so...telling that Trump didn't give devout Catholic @PressSec the chance to meet the Pope.— Clara Jeffery (@ClaraJeffery) May 24, 2017
Asked about Spicer not meeting the Pope, a source close to the White House said: "Wow. That's all he wanted." https://t.co/38uCp5E3Kt pic.twitter.com/HQzLLOoodf— Dave Brown (@dave_brown24) May 24, 2017
Spicey made it after all. Thanks, @Socr8es_Johnson pic.twitter.com/EuZwBT7Cp8— Harvey King of Shade (@bodysculptorokc) May 25, 2017
You tiny, tiny, tiny little man.— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 25, 2017
Not surprisingly, the gentleman Donald Trump shoved is from Montenegro, which just defied Russia by joining NATO. https://t.co/MUlzOYIfUz— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) May 25, 2017
To be clear: not unsurprising because Trump likely knew who he was shoving, but because we live inside a dystopian graphic novel. https://t.co/XMzmMw51Fr— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) May 25, 2017
Unsettling to watch Trump seemingly more comfortable with Saudis than with NATO allies who share treaty obligations and democratic values— Ben Rhodes (@brhodes) May 25, 2017
In Saudi Arabia, Trump repeatedly said he wasn't there to lecture — then he went to Brussels & lectured NATO allies. Watch via @Morning_Joe. pic.twitter.com/xCGBhQeCWU— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) May 26, 2017
Trump trip: Saudi Arabia, treated like royalty; Israel, all smiles; Vatican, Pope looked like his teeth hurt; Brussels, like Trump has B.O.— Ana Navarro (@ananavarro) May 25, 2017
#NATO = Now Another Trump Outburst…https://t.co/XDziRB1AbL— Eric Wolfson (@EricWolfson) May 25, 2017
"The Germans are bad, very bad. See the millions of cars they are selling to the US. Terrible. We will stop this", according to my source https://t.co/Rb47JTuPjk— Peter Mueller (@PeterMueller9) May 25, 2017
States Trump antagonizes: Canada, Mexico, Germany, Australia— Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) May 25, 2017
States Trump coddles: Russia, Turkey, Philippines
I sense a theme... https://t.co/tjATJebeYW
Pres. Trump and newly elected French Pres. Macron cap first meeting with lengthy handshake. https://t.co/TCs7dPeocQ pic.twitter.com/Y5WWYyncVd— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) May 25, 2017
By getting Americans to regard NATO as some kind of Mar-A-Lago with membership fees and annual dues, Trump has done Putin's work handily.— John Schindler (@20committee) May 25, 2017
French President Emmanuel Macron walks towards President Donald Trump, then turns to Angela Merkel at the last minute at the NATO summit. pic.twitter.com/akPghVfz6c— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 26, 2017
Just my weekly apology to the world for @realDonaldTrump. He's a foreign agent, not sane, a $-grubbing slob. We're working on the problem.— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) May 25, 2017
The Germans aren't holding back today. In @DerSPIEGEL, by @Brinkbaeumer. Needs to be said. https://t.co/sNuHdC4Inl pic.twitter.com/08oXh3ROL6— justin kanew (@justin_kanew) May 26, 2017
Think it's fair to say that this article pulls no punches. https://t.co/Dogm9wjbgQ via @SPIEGELONLINE— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 26, 2017
Thank you. We may need some magic here. @DerSPIEGEL on #Trump @SPIEGEL_English https://t.co/Ixj3NvhnDt— Klaus Brinkbäumer (@Brinkbaeumer) May 26, 2017
@justin_kanew @GiGicmka @DerSPIEGEL @Brinkbaeumer Patience, my German friends. Americans are lining up pitchforks in hand to correct our error, The Resistance fueling, Justice implementing— Marcus Woodward (@_EPluribusUnum) May 26, 2017
Trump called Germany "bad, very bad" for their car exports days after doing a sword dance with a regime that beheads dissidents with swords.— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) May 26, 2017
Ahh, this is why Germany is evil. They are handing us evidence of Trump's bank accounts there. https://t.co/Al9aAhIEpT— Johnathan (@johnathan0524) May 26, 2017
The front page of Germany's Die Welt national newspaper this morning, titled: "Heaven and Hell". pic.twitter.com/sUiAGUZJ1o— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 26, 2017
Obama in Berlin: "In this new world that we live in, we can't isolate ourselves. we can't hide behind a wall." pic.twitter.com/mjnPUqOzIY— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 25, 2017
After leaking intelligence to Russia, Trump insults allies in a speech to NATOhttps://t.co/TwNa08lqNt pic.twitter.com/2Z9GqWHQ7M— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) May 25, 2017
@KaivanShroff @NickMadincea13 Russians certainly picked the right candidate to represent them at #NATOSummit after he has destroyed that, he can move on to #EU. #trump— GordonK (@ceanaedech) May 25, 2017
Trump pushes his way to front of group at #NATO. Maybe they'd respect him more if he didn't leak classified info. pic.twitter.com/E4RPXJidtc— Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) May 25, 2017
Trump NATO refusal to commit to Art 5 a High Confidence indicator that Russia owns him lock/stock & barrel. European Intelligence will spill— Malcolm Nance (@MalcolmNance) May 26, 2017
Wait what https://t.co/GyLaxWhlyg pic.twitter.com/IgFx7hC9MR— Eric Geller (@ericgeller) May 27, 2017
The U.K. has stopped sharing Manchester bombing intel with the U.S. after leaks, reports say. https://t.co/YqIcg7QDLZ pic.twitter.com/b7pkjrkTlW— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 25, 2017
The second date didn't go so well #trump #TheresaMay #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/aRV7PsBXML— James Miller (@jmlostboys) May 27, 2017
'The trust is breached': British officials angry about Manchester terror leaks from U.S.https://t.co/K19VrfsidG— TIME (@TIME) May 25, 2017

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Title: Army Nurse
Author: Barbara Bonham
Publisher: Pyramid (#R-1622)
Copyright: 1965
Illustrator: Mort Engel
Review available
He is credited on the back cover.
"I can't believe it," Connie said in a stunned voice to the Communist agent. "We were so sure she was dead. Can you get her out of China?" "For a price," Bo Duc said. "You could be very useful to us." Connie shuddered. It was the cruelest form of blackmail, one the Communists used masterfully. "You devils!" she said through clenched teeth. Lt. Constance Moorehead had two great secrets—her war mission and her love for Captain Harmon. To carry out her duty she was prepared to risk her loyalty, her love, and even her life.


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|Picture by Boston Public Library on flickr
ArtBart covers the Columbia Heights venues honored in City Paper's Best of DC. [The Heights Life]
Whoopie Pies coming to former ACKC space in Logan Circle. [PoP]
Adour has a new lunch menu. It looks fancy, not to mention tasty. [We Love DC]
Prince of Petworth has a peek inside of Casbah, coming to 11th and H St NE. [PoP]
Cochon 555 is coming to DC on April 22nd. Tickets are $125. [Urban Daddy]


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Coyotes Addressed Defensive Needs at Draftby Dave Vest / Arizona Coyotes
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Coyotes added four defensemen to the mix on Saturday on the second day of the NHL Draft at the First Niagara Center. Three of those players were draft picks selected after the fourth player, Anthony DeAngelo, was acquired via a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning early in Round 2.
After picking just four defensemen in the past three drafts, the Coyotes clearly changed strategy this year.
"We addressed an organizational need," Coyotes General Manager John Chayka said. "We were a little aggressive doing it, but we felt we got the players that we wanted… We feel confident in what we did. I think the preparation and the process was great. Now we have a real strong pipeline of defensemen… and we come away feeling pretty good about where our depth is in our organization."
Chayka, 27, earned much praise from analysts and on social media for his performance in his rookie draft, but he said it wasn't about proving himself on a personal level.
"I think there was a need where we're at as an organization picking seventh, you've got to be aggressive and you've got to be active and try to improve your team, and show your players and your organization that you're serious about getting better," Chayka said. "That was my focus."
Arizona land Clayton Keller and Jakob Chychrun. I'd say they are a winner today.— Kevin Allen (@ByKevinAllen) June 25, 2016
After drafting center Clayton Keller 7th overall and defenseman Jakob Chychrun 16th overall on Friday night, Arizona was supposed to pick 37th overall on Saturday. But the Coyotes opted to send that pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for DeAngelo, whom the Lightning drafted 19th overall two years ago.
DeAngelo learned of the deal while watching the draft on TV.
"I'm real excited about it," DeAngelo said. "It's a little surprising at first, but I'm real excited to be part of the Coyotes organization. It's a young team. It's up and coming. They've got players like Max Domi and (Anthony) Duclair, young guys that are doing some really good things… It's an organization that people are starting to pay attention to and it's exciting to be a part of it."
|Anthony Deangelo in 2014. Photo by Getty Images.
Chayka said DeAngelo, an offensive defenseman who notched six goals and 37 assists in 69 games last season for Syracuse of the American Hockey League, is a player the Coyotes have been considering acquiring since the NHL Trade Deadline last season.
"When you get a chance to get a talent like that with the 37th overall pick, for me, the risk profile was right," Chayka said.
After one year in pro hockey, DeAngelo appears NHL ready.
"I think I'm ready and I'm going to do whatever I can to make the team," DeAngelo said. "I'm just going to keep working until I'm there."
The Coyotes selected defenseman Cameron Dineen in the third round with the 68th overall pick.
"It's definitely a special feeling (to get drafted) and probably the best moment of my life so far," Dineen said.
Like DeAngelo, Dineen, who produced 13 goals and 46 assists in 68 games last season for North Bay of the Ontario Hockey League, is from New Jersey and likes to be involved offensively.
|Cameron Dineen. Photo by Dave Vest
"I've always been an offense-first defenseman," Dineen said. "I think my defensive game is getting better. I really like to move the puck up to the forwards and join the play and create as much offense as I can. I like to be a playmaker and use my vision to make plays. I think I just need to get stronger overall and get some leg strength. I need to work on some skating - quickness and explosiveness. I think that's the main weakness of my game, but that's something that's definitely able to be worked on so I'm going to really go at it this summer."
Coyotes Director of Amateur Scouting Tim Bernhardt used the word "subtle" to describe Dineen's approach to offense.
"He's kind of like today's defenseman," Bernhardt said. "He's not a big guy, but he's a really, really smart hockey player. We really like his hockey sense and calmness out there, and his ability to move the puck up from the back end."
After sending their fourth-round pick (No. 120 overall) to Philadelphia to complete last year's trade for defenseman Nicklas Grossmann, the Coyotes picked Canadian defenseman Patrick Kudla with the 158th overall pick in the sixth round.
|Tim Bernhardt and John Chayka. Photo by Getty Images.
"He's a bit of a late bloomer," Bernhardt said. "He was a forward right up until two years ago. He was a 5-11 forward and then he just had a real growth spurt and switched position. It's a steep learning curve for him, but he's got some real good tools to work with."
Kudla notched 13 goals and 53 assists in 50 games for Oakville in the Ontario Junior Hockey League last season. His 53 assists and 60 points led all OHL defensemen. He will play in the United States Hockey League next season and has committed to play at Arizona State University for 2017-18.
Kulda did not attend the draft. Neither did Dean Stewart, a Canadian defenseman the Coyotes selected with the 188th pick in the seventh round.
Stewart is a big, right-handed blueliner who will play for the University of Nebraska Omaha next season after producing eight goals and 14 assists in 42 games for Portage of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League last season.


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Ann at Frugal Freebies & Deals has posted a giant list of all of the national catalina promotions, from now through May! This means any store that has a catalina machine (Smith's and Kmart in our case) will have these deals (and possibly other local promos as well).
There are catalina deals for:
- Post Cereal
- Pillsbury
- Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- Kleenex
- Kelloggs (buy Kellogg's cereals, get free milk!)
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Deval Patrick Interview on WAMC Friday at 1 p.m.
Michael Wilcox, the Berkshire County coordinator for the Deval Patrick for governor campaign, writes that WAMC FM 90.3 MHz, will feature an interview with Patrick on Friday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m. on the "Conversations With . . . " program. He writes: "See http://www.mfw.us/wamc-dp-interview for links to other information, including web audio streaming for those who are not in the broadcast area. Wilcox is at 413-528-5863 (mfw.@mfw.us)


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Because the plantation is basically row after row of plants there wasn't much in variety that I could photograph, but the images below will give you an idea of what a working tea plantation looks like. To show the scale of the fields I have included several panoramas for you to view.
My trip to Charleston concluded at the Angel Oak Park which was near the tea plantation. The park contains the Angel Oak Tree which is estimated to be between 400-500 years old, it towers 66.5 feet high and has a circumference of 28 feet. (Wished I had a 360 VR camera). This tree is so OLD and so MASSIVE its size could only be captured with panoramas and then I was not able to get all of it.
Tea Harvester
Angel Oak Park
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Camera: Canon 5D
Lens: Canon 24-105mm IS
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Britain's largest Sunni Muslim group has issued a religious edict condemning the London terrorist bombings calling it part of a perverted ideology.
The Sunni Council issued a fatwa Sunday, saying the July 7 attacks have no Islamic justification. The edict condemns all forms of terrorism and those who carry out such attacks.
|In this CCTV image, the four London bombers are seen arriving at Luton railway station, July 7, 2005
Suicide bombers attacked three London subway trains and a double-decker bus, killing more than 50 people.
A British newspaper says Britain's domestic intelligence agency, MI-5, investigated one of the four suspected bombers last year, but determined he was not a threat and did not put him under surveillance. British officials had no comment.
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Christmas 1 Dec. 31, 2017 Nunc dimittis
"Simeon took the baby Jesus in his arms and praised God, saying,"
In peace and joy I now depart as God is willing,And faith fills all my mind and heart, calming, stilling,
God the Lord has promised me that death is but a slumber.
Christ Jesus makes the way for me, my gracious Savior,With eyes of faith and trust I see God's great favor.
When this life comes to an end my hope is God's embracing.
The Lord is health and saving light for every nation,Dispelling shadows of the night with salvation:
Israel's praise and hope's delight, my treasure, joy, and glory.
That's hymn 440 in the red Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal. It is an English translation of Martin Luther's German metrical version of the Simeon's song of praise. Luther wrote both text and tune for the February 2, 1524 feast of the Purification. It was published in 1524 and included in a 1542 set of chants for funerals.
The traditional Prayer Book version has: Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people, To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Psalm 119 verse 164 says, "Seven times a day do I praise you, because of your righteous judgments." The early church continued and adapted the customs of Jewish daily prayer. As an Augustinian monk Luther learned the medieval pattern of corporate prayer 7 times a day. Simeon's canticle was sung at the Compline service just before bed.
Many parish churches were served by monks In those churches the 4 major services were combined into two - morning and evening. The Magnificat from Vespers and Nunc dimittis from Compline are sung in Evening Prayer. The Nunc dimittis is also part of the extensive concluding prayers of the Eastern Orthodox liturgy. And when some Reformation northern German Lutherans began to chant the Nunc dimittis as a post-communion devotion it went viral. The Nunc dimittis is a popular part of many Lutheran liturgies.
We read that "Simeon was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him." As children of Adam and Eve, we are not by nature either righteous or devout. But God works in and through us to fit us for his love and service in this world and the world to come. Thanks be to God who imputes his righteousness to us and who draws by his love and beauty into devotion to his love and beauty.
Simeon looked for the consolation of Israel. The consolation of Israel has come in the birth of Jesus Christ. The sin of the world has been defeated on the cross. Jesus' resurrection offers new life to all who will believe.
What do we look for today? What do we hope for today? Many of us spent some time this Christmas with family. We look and hope for the continued blessing of our family relationships, for their good health and ours, for reasonable prosperity for all. As a Christian I look and hope for continued growth in God's love and service, and for opportunities to show God's love in service. As a citizen I look for fuller expression of the declaration of the Pledge of Allegiance, "one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
As we prepare for the new year, I invite you to consider, "What do I look for? What do I hope for?" Ask God to show you his particular will for your particular situation. And when God does show you what to look for and hope for, then ask for the truth and power of the Holy Spirit to do God's will in your life and in our community.
Simeon prayed, "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word." We will all eventually depart this life. God grant we also may depart in peace, trusting in God's word Jesus.
Simeon concluded, "for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel." The God who made us loves us; he so loved the world that he sent his only begotten Son, that "whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Whosover – all people, rich and poor, English speakers and Spanish speakers, whosoever. May God give us grace and opportunity to share the good news of the gospel this day and this year.
This morning in Holy Communion we see the salvation secured to us in Jesus' death and resurrection, as we obey his command to "do this in remembrance of me."
So with Simeon and Christians in every age since,
In peace and joy I now depart as God is willing,And faith fills all my mind and heart, calming, stilling,
God the Lord has promised me that death is but a slumber.
Christ Jesus makes the way for me, my gracious Savior,
When this life comes to an end my hope is God's embracing.
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"Oh dear." Bear sighed.
Monday, September 3, 2012
The wrong bin.
Bear looked to his dog and asked, "Do you think we're the only prizes for this game?" Dog licked his friend's large pink head and pondered the strange new bin. "I'm not sure why, but I suspect we missed the fair this year."
"Oh dear." Bear sighed.
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Take this heart, rip into itty bitty pieces.... Mom
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Sorry I have not been following the blog as I should. My last one was the finger maze. I love the EYE. I commented on the 8/28th. And the buckle is awesome. DOD
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As the howls and sputtering outrage faded into morning Tuesday, South Carolina was left with the grim truth.
There was a very reasonable excuse, but the Gamecocks still lost the game.
"I guess so," star A'ja Wilson said of the late call that handed Jaime Nared two free throws for Tennessee's game-winning points. "But we really can't go off on the officiating. Just got to go and keep doing us."
Dawn Staley had already set the message in the post-game to her disappointed team. You can't use the whistle as an excuse, she said. It's part of it. The only thing you can do is go play the next game.
It certainly won't be No. 25 Kentucky willing to give USC a break on Thursday, either. The Wildcats lost on Monday, too, and considering how spiteful the USC-Kentucky rivalry has become over the last five years, they'd love to welcome a reeling Gamecocks squad to town.
Staley and the Gamecocks' mission is to not allow that. USC played a brilliant game against the Lady Vols, the guards performing nearly flawlessly as posts Alaina Coates and Wilson were lost for chunks of the game. Kaela Davis found her missing shot, Allisha Gray backed down from nobody in the paint and Bianca Cuevas-Moore is becoming USC's best option when it absolutely has to have a bucket.
Now to take that anger, disappointment and heart it displayed when the game was tight and channel it into Thursday. Kentucky will try to do what Tennessee did – drive at the Gamecocks' posts and get them in foul trouble – and its game plan has always been what the Lady Vols took advantage of on Monday.
The Wildcats' perimeter defense is tight, designed to hound the ball-carriers and turn loose balls into transition points. They run, run, run and are constantly on the attack, just like the Lady Vols were.
That, losing Monday and that they still might be peeved over the three games USC won over them last season – including a 30-point statement in the SEC tournament – will have them ready.
The Gamecocks vowed to be ready as well.
"This is a team that really hasn't lost a whole lot of games … and there's a reason why we're where we are," Staley said. "Because we're resilient, we're tough, we bounce back and you'll see a team on Thursday that's ready to get back to their winning ways."
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Who: No. 4 USC (18-2, 8-1 SEC) at No. 25 Kentucky (15-7, 6-3)
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Memorial Coliseum, Lexington, Ky.
TV: SEC Network
Radio: 107.5 FM
South Carolina's probable starters: G Ty Harris 5-10 Fr. (5.0 ppg, 1.7 rpg); G Allisha Gray 6-0 Jr. (13.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg); G Kaela Davis 6-2 Jr. (12.5 ppg, 4.0 rpg); F A'ja Wilson 6-5 Jr. (16.7 ppg, 7.4 rpg); C Alaina Coates 6-4 Sr. (13.4 ppg, 11.0 rpg)
Kentucky's probable starters: G Taylor Murray 5-6 So. (12.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg); G Makayla Epps 5-10 Sr. (16.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg); G Maci Morris 6-0 So. (11.9 ppg, 3.0 rpg); F Evelyn Akhator 6-3 Sr. (15.1 ppg, 10.4 rpg); C Alyssa Rice 6-3 Jr. (3.7 ppg, 4.6 rpg)


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Another drive in the country.
Today, we went to Warragul, which is just over 100 kilometres - about one and a quarter hours drive from home. Most of it is on freeways and tollways, which is great because it cuts the trip time short. But you miss the little towns along the way, which is a bit sad.
We got to Warragul just before 11 am, in time for the bird sales to open. Ken started down one aisle and I walked up the other one, and found a bloke selling Gouldian Finches. I caught sight of Ken and yelled "Come here quick!" which he did, and we got first pick of the Gouldians on display. Ken bought a pair, which he was very happy with, as this was the reason he'd come to the sale, having missed out on buying any Gouldians at the last sale we went to. They are not common like budgies and other finches, so they are snapped up very quickly by the buyers. He also bought a Diamond Firetail Finch, but that is another story, and if you are interested you can read about that on my birds blog here.
After we left the sale hall, we strolled around Warragul looking for somewhere to have a light lunch.
This building was the old Court House built in 1887, but converted to a very upmarket restaurant. We poked our heads in the door and knew immediately it was not for us!
So we walked around the town looking in shop windows and checking out cafes. It was cold and windy, but not raining, so we made the most of our walk.
We finally settled on this cafe which looked ordinary from the front, but once through the door, we figured we'd come to the right place!
Pictures of Elvis and The Beatles, and other sixties memorabilia adorned the walls, and someone had painted one of the walls with music notes and other symbols. I had French Toast and Ken had bacon and eggs, and they were both delicious. (Coffee was great too).
It rained all the way home, but I was able to get a few photos along the Eastlink tollway. I keep promising myself to do this on a fine sunny day, but as I had my camera, I decided I may as well do what I can. I would be very interested to know if freeways in other states/countries have weird things along the road, which I'm sure are designed to distract motorists and cause accidents...
Through the rain on the windscreen, can you see those giant green balls on the right in this picture?
Then there is this greener than green wall!
This green bridge is one of several bridges in bright colours. I feel more and more as if I'm driving through a kids' playground.


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Friday, February 28, 2014
White feather, black feather
I am fond of feathers; this is a scan of a small one I found many years ago.
Still sorting through the print matter here. Today I picked up a 24 page historical pamphlet called The Story of the Schenectady Massacre, from the stack on my bedside table. Copyright 1940, reprinted 1977. I don't remember where I got it; I think it must have belonged to my mother. The Burning of Schenectady took place on the night of February 8, 1690; this booklet was prepared for the 250th anniversary. Now the 300th anniversary has come and gone. The event took place during the very beginning of The French and Indian Wars, being part of the first one, King William's War, which ran from 1688-1697. The 60 dead this night included 38 men, 10 women and 12 children. The raiders departed with 27 prisoners and 50 horses. There is an illustrated account of the raid on this blog. This was the beginning of the call for union of the British colonies against the French and Indian domination of this area, which over the next two hundred years eventually resulted in the formation of the USA.
I had the good fortune to be born in Schenectady and to grow up there because my father worked for the General Electric Company. My public schooling included a good deal of New York State history, the Five Fires of the Iroquois Confederation, the Erie Canal, Henry Hudson, Dewitt Clinton, Thomas A. Edison and all sorts of other interesting stuff. And I have kept up this interest over the years by reading various accounts, such as the life of the Iroquois leader known as Joseph Brant. Because of the facts, the lists, and the reproduced town plan, this little booklet has captured my heart; I don't know who wrote it--it might have been a work-for-hire sponsored by the Historical Society and the Chamber of Commerce. The work includes a two-page list of the people killed with details, and one page of the people captured and taken to Canada. Some of these died or were killed on the wintertime trip and a few were later ransomed.
I particularly like this:
List of the Goods sent from New York to be distributed among the Refugees of Schoonechtede, to wit:
This is a two-page list of every single thing sent, down to 7 pairs of socks, with the name of every person and what they got. It makes me giggle that they distributed 2349 ells (cut into varying lengths) to 38 different people of a kind of Osnaberg linen, when they only were sent 2348 1/2 ells. The simplicity of the relief (mostly fabric) really gives one an insight on the material culture of the time.
The local Mohawks (who had found the Dutch settlers a useful source of firearms and other goodies) asked the few remaining people to not to abandon, but to continue the settlement. (The massacre was done by French soldiers and Indians come down from Canada on a long winter march with the original intention to attack the settlement at Albany.)
Below is a plan of Schenectady before the massacre and burning.
Tonight's text is the record of what the Mohawks said at a meeting with the survivors:
"BRETHERN:--Wee are sory and Extreamly grieved for ye murther lately Committed by ye French upon our brethren of Shinnectady wee Esteem this evill at Shinnectady, we cannot accompt it a great victory for itt is done byyway of Deciet.
"Brethern:--Doe not be discouraged this is butt a beginning of ye Warr. We are strong enough, the whole house have there Eyes upon yrs and they only stay your motion and will bee ready to doe wathever shall be resolved upon by our Brethren.
We Recommen ye brethren to keep good watch and if any Enemies come take care yt messengers be more speddily sent to us than lately was done we would not advise ye brethern quite to desert Shinnectady but to make a fort there. The Enemy would be too glorious to see it quite desolate and yr town is not well fortyfied ye stockades are so short ye Indians can jump over them like a dogg."
If there is not a poem, or an epic, in this, where is one?? When the settlement was rebuilt it was as a fort with the stockade made Indian-fashion of small tree trunks interlaced with branches. And they kept a watch and locked the gates at night.
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The recovery of the historical memory in Spain
The recovery of the historical memory in Spain
by Laura Alvarez Soler at The Vibe
With the Spanish establishment still not wanting to come to terms with its past, Laura Alvarez Soler looks at a growing social movement offering the dignity the Spanish courts do not want to give to victims of the Franco dictatorship.
[...] Within the last decade younger generations detached from the dictatorship and therefore not afraid to face any kind of reprisal, started the re-establishment of the historical memory of the country. Social movements are emerging claiming dignity and justice for the victims and this contributes to the general awareness of the necessity to recover the historical memory. Some might think the long period of social and political silence that followed the re-establishment of democracy in 1978 is about to reach its end. Instead, i'd argue, it's only the beginning. [...]


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Thursday, April 29, 2004
Second Practice of Spring
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Caylee charges after Mary.
Sarah zips downfield (while Coach ties Zoe's shoes).
Instructions before the practice game.
Caylee - winner of the 'snake' game.
A game of 'snake' in full flight.
Snake (Sarah, Little Lexie, Coach, Devon, Brynn and Zoe).
Zoe tags Devon.
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Well, 34 for now, but whatever.
When I was in college eons ago, one year every Friday was tomato soup and grilled cheese day in the cafeteria. Lacking money and homecooked meals on cold days, I looked forward to this event all week. Also, I didn't have any classes after lunch. Enjoying some tomato soup just now, I realized that it has indeed turned very cool outside and I'm also still lacking money and homecooked meals most days. See how the world's all one big circle. Stupid world.
Other than that, well, a lot...but not much. I've been busy at work for the first time in ages. After running from every sort of responsibility you can imagine for the past forever, I'm now officially a Boss. Wheee! It's no different other than now when I'm loud and opinionated, some people have to listen to me. Awesome. But, it gives me something to focus on at work other than which 90s alt. band is my favourite or which songs from the 80s that I absolutely could not live without or what I'm going to make for dinner and will it involve drinking some beer or should dinner time be pushed back to accomodate said drinking or "I can't believe it's only damn Tuesday"....Well, you get the idea.
I prepped my house for the cold weather yesterday, which basically means I just shut the storm windows. Now, I need to buy 2 heaters for the living room. I was planning this 3 weeks ago, but it was warm and they still had fans out in the store. So, being the Super Genius that I am, I forgot about it. Until it was 29 this morning. I guess I thought that if in the middle of October it's 85 degrees then naturally winter just isn't coming.
We were tailgating at a football game the other week and rode in my friend's SUV. He has a kid so naturally his car has a DVD player in the back. I wanted to watch a movie but all he had was "James and the Giant Pickle" which despite its pornish name is a kid's movie. As we're pulling out of the parking lot saying our goodbyes to all our tailgating BFFs, I may or may not have leaned out of the back window to offer this girl a ride along with the chance for her to see J (me) and the Giant Pickle. I'm not sure why she didn't get in with us....She must be gay.
Well, that's it from my corner of the cube...I'm sure somewhere here there's someone that needs to be told what to do.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Give me oysters and beer for dinner every day of the year
Behold the majesty of the rolling cooler. It was marketed as a "beach cooler." Let me just tell you how big a pile of horseshit that is. It plows sand better than it rolls, but that couldhave been from the 2 cases of beer and 20 lbs of ice in it. Whatever. False advertising I say.
remnants before sundown
remnants before sundown
Where we spent most of our days
We drove out on the beach right behind the Cape Hatteras light house.
I tried to get some pictures of the bait fish that were swimming right behind the breakers that made the water look literally like it was boiling, but they didn't turn out. The dolphin pictures are too far away, too. But, they were there dammit!!
There's also a picture of a woman from Denmark that I had to help pull out of the surf because she got a cramp apparently in her leg. It didn't turn out that well either. I think my buddy was laughing too hard to take it. I'm saying an apparent cramp because she spoke NO English at all but kept rubbing at the back of her leg. They were very appreciative though of my concern and didn't seem to mind that I smelled like beer and fish. So, score 1 point for Denmark.
It was only a week's vacation, but surprisingly unlike most vacations I've been on, the good feelings seem to be lasting a little longer this time around. We're already talking about where we want to go next year. I can't wait for the next trip somewhere!
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to do over break:
- clean up the house. make everyone happy.
- finish mere christianity. and boundaries i forgot about that book.
- read my psych textbook for the heck of it?
- review japanese
- devos every day from wes' church's thingymabobber
- eat real azn food
- bake a million cookies and share the love
- cook and share the love for a waterwalkers reunion
- possibly visit relatives in vancouver and share the love
- cheerios reunion and update them on everything
- of course, meet and catch up with friends. hang out, play, eat, have a good long-awaited talk.
- catch up with church people. encouragement
- visit afc.
- visit mv.
- advertise ucsd
- do some hard thinking and ponder the balance between working hard in school and doing more meaningful things, between being comfortable with failure and trying to get into med school, between hanging out to have fun and hanging out to build meaningful relationships.
- do some more hard thinking and ponder my own disgusting pride. i want to be humble.
- enjoy my own piano. worship at my own piano. continue to overcome my insecurity about my voice in favor of worshipping w/o restraint.
- write background music for wes' songs
itunes: shackles (praise you)/more love more power (coast vineyard worship)
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We're getting hitched surrounded by guns. Many guns! Yes, it's a little weird, but that's how you know us, right? The SA Museum of Military History is one of our favourite places, and so it was fitting that we tie the knot here. With any luck, we'll even get to do so in front of our favourite weapon – the mighty G6!
Date and time: March 14, 2015 05:00 PM
Venue: South African Museum of Military History, 22 Erlswold Way, Randburg
Afterward, we'll be heading to Pirates Sports Club, 4th Street, Parktown – map below.


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It has been quite the creative year for Englishman Dan Dobson. Putting his flowing creativity and ambition to good use, he has been cranking out great tunes like his life depended on it. From "Gaunt/Pressurized" to "Black Magic", his collab with "Craig Connelly' (feat."Elle Vee") on "Battleground" and "Skygarden" under his well received "Daxson" alias, they are all truly something special.
It seems inspiration never runs dry for this one and so he is back at it once again with his brand new anthem of a track under his "Daxson" alias once more. The mighty "Persona" is his newest release on "Coldharbour Recordings". A powerful track chock-full of life , lush undertones and majestic leads that scream positivity instantly captivating your mind while you get lost into the music itself.
It is already late afternoon when we mount our heavy black motorcycle and fasten our matching helmet. With a turn of the key and a sturdy thrust a savage growl echoes through the street, our mechanical steed has come to life. Clearing our mind and focusing on the route we wish to take, we are off. The sky above us containing the final rays of sun forms a magnificent atmosphere which we take in like a breath of fresh air, atop our motorcycle. We enjoy the view as we cruise by a large group of buildings destined for offices atop hilly landscapes. As the sun begins to set forming delicate pastel colors all around us so does the mysterious fog creep in making its dramatic appearance. Focused on our driving and everything around us while listening to the gentle roar of our vehicle we press on, feeling like a star in a movie about to experience something grand. The lights on the poles and windows on the many buildings ignite as if by magic, illuminating our fair city. What a glorious sight it sure is we remark continuing on our ride through the ongoing night.
This single is larger than life and if you crave a pick me up track to take you away from your sorrows and burdens of every day life, this is the one you seek.
Released: 4/9/2017
Label: Coldharbour Recordings


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|Stolen from
Mark Rummel's Facebook Wall.
How true!
Since two of his former employees, Wanda Eichler (From Under The Willow) and myself, are writing blogs, I'm sure he could get some pointers should he decide to start a blog of his own.
So old friend, I think the gauntlet has been thrown down, the keyboard is in your court!
For my few blog followers, if you're interested in reading MWR's column on the right, just click on it to enlarge it.


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Legal Status
Document Details
Published Document
Take notice that on February 22, 2001, Whiting Clean Energy, Inc. (WCE), 8407 Virginia Street, Merrillville, Indiana 46410, filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) an Application for Determination of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status pursuant to Part 365 of the Commission's Regulations and Section 32 of the Public Utility Holding Company Act, as amended (the Application).
The Application seeks a determination that WCE qualifies for Exempt Wholesale Generator status. WCE is an Indiana Corporation that will own and operate a gas-fired combined cycle cogeneration facility rated at approximately 525 MW capacity. Upon WCE's determination as an EWG, the facility will be used for the generation of electricity exclusively for sale at wholesale.
Copies of this application have been served upon the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Any person desiring to be heard concerning the application for exempt wholesale generator status should file a motion to intervene or comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Start Printed Page 13067Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). The Commission will limit its consideration of comments to those that concern the adequacy or accuracy of the application. All such motions and comments should be filed on or before March 19, 2001, and must be served on the applicant. Any person wishing to become a party must file a motion to intervene. Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection or on the Internet at http://www.ferc.fed.us/online/rims.htm (please call (202) 208-2222 for assistance). Comments and protests may be filed electronically via the internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's web site at http://www.ferc.fed.us/efi/doorbell.htm.Start Signature
David P. Boergers,
[FR Doc. 01-5102 Filed 3-1-01; 8:45 am]


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sunday morning
old friends sit and chat
cars pass by
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Photo: Aberfoyle, Scotland, c.b.w. 2005
Words: haiku, c.b.w. 2018
Shores of rolling blue,
kneel on green grass hills
White waves stroll the sky,
pulled by aimless tides
Here the soul wanders,
with nowhere to go
The air is magic,
fall under the spell
A Scottish loch (I can't remember which one! Lomond, maybe?)
Photo by: c.b.w. 2005
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c.b.w. 2013
Broken fortress fights to stand,
Mother Earth reclaims her land
Forceful life and stone collide,
each clinging to the divide
Pastoral field caught between,
this silent war goes unseen
Near Stirling, Scotland
Photo by: c.b.w. 2005
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c.b.w. 2013
Traitor's monument,
warrior's last stand
Badge of defiance,
duty's sacred call
After the gallows,
his plight unfinished
An isle divided,
old grudges remain
Wallace Monument, Stirling, Scotland (It's a little tough to see, but look for the tower on the hill)
Photo (2005) and Words (2013) by: c.b.w.
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c.b.w. 2013


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April 8, 2016
In this week's issue: Movie night postponed, Community Party Book, Family fun around town
SAVE THE DATE — The Seros-Ulloa Lecture Presents: Best Friends/Worst Enemies, with Michael G. Thompson
Monday, May 9
4:00 - 6:00 pm
UCLA Covel Commons, Northwest Auditorium
RSVP by May 5 — email@example.com
UCLA Lab School's Seros-Ulloa Lecture is proud to present best-selling author, psychologist and school consultant Michael G. Thompson. In reviewing "Best Friends/Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children" (Ballantine, 2001), by Thompson and co-authors Cathe O'Neill-Grace and Lawrence J. Cohen, Publishers Weekly said: "Not since Dr. Spock and Penelope Leach has there been such a sensitive and practical guide to raising healthy children."
It's a Party to Celebrate Author Beverly Cleary!
Tuesday, April 12
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Gonda Family Library
Come celebrate author Beverly Cleary's 100th birthday! We'll have refreshments and fun to honor this beloved author of Ramona, Mouse and the Motorcycle, and other favorites! ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Nominations for FSA Co-President 2016-2017 School Year
The Family School Alliance (FSA) is requesting nominations from current UCLA Lab School parents for the position of FSA Co-President for the 2016-2017 school year. This is an elected position with a two-year commitment. Experience as an FSA volunteer is required. Additional information about the position can be found in the FSA Articles of Association, on the Parents Page:
We appreciate the work our parent community does to support our children. The FSA plays a vital role in helping to coordinate these efforts.
Nominations should be submitted by Friday, April 15, 2016 to email@example.com
Middle School Night is Coming Up
Tuesday, April 19
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Gregg G. Juarez Community Hall
This is a general information session about middle school options and the application process. Speakers will include representatives from public, charter, and independent schools. Information will also be provided about the ISEE test process. For childcare reservations, please sign up at: https://wikis.labschool.ucla.edu/parents/btsn
Earbuds Found
We found earbuds in the pocket of a NIKE Golf windbreaker (black, with zipper) that was donated to the FSA Clothing Drive. If they belong to you, you can pick them up at the front desk.
3rd Annual All School Family Movie Night - KUNG FU PANDA
Saturday, April 16
6:15-9:45pm (*note change in time) 7:45pm Showtime / DINO YARD
$10 donation per ticket at the door - Cash Only
The Upper student culmination fundraiser is gearing up for an evening of fun and community spirit with movie night on the Dino Yard! Bring your picnic blankets, pillows, beach chairs and cash. Arrive early, socialize with families and enjoy many favorite movie snacks -- pizza, hot dogs, salad and more will be available for purchase. Your support will help create fond memories for our culminating students.
Spots Still Open For This Community Party Book Event!
Sign up for this as well as others at: www.uclalab.onlinepartybook.com
Don't miss out on the fun!
Pizza, Cocktails, and Karaoke
Homemade, wood-fired oven pizza, cocktails and karaoke in the best bar in Hollywood — our home!
Party Date: Saturday, April 30
Party Time: 7:00 pm
Party Location: Home of Anne Marie Spinelli and Howard Abramson
Hosted By: Ann Marie Spinelli and Howard Abramson
Category: Adults Only
Family Read Aloud Celebration a Fun Time for All
The FSA and the Gonda Family Library would like to thank everyone who made our Family Read-Aloud Celebration a huge success! Congratulations to all the committee members and parents who made the evening fun and memorable.
For a complete calendar, please visit the Parents Page Calendar:
(Username: parent; Password: @labschool)
You can also subscribe to the calendar through your Google account to stay up to date.
Thursday, April 14
Parent Spanish Conversation Group
8:15 am - 9:30 am / Conference Room
Friday, April 15
Parent Meditation
8:20 am - 8:40 am / Flagpole
Saturday, April 16 - NEW DATE
3rd Annual All School Family Movie Night
6:15 pm - 9:45 pm / Dino Yard
Tuesday, April 19
Middle School Night
Community Hall
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. / Gregg G. Juarez Community Hall
Childcare is available with advance reservation.
Wednesday, April 20
Spanish Conversation for Parents
8:15 am - 9:30 am / Conference Room
Thursday, Apr 21
Parent & Principal Circle
8:15 - 9:30 a.m. / Conference Room
Thursday, April 21
Intermediate Parent Education
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm / Community Hall
Childcare available with reservation.
Friday, April 22
Creek Week Kick-Off
8:20 am - 8:40 am / Blacktop
Parent & Principal Circle
8:15 - 9:30 a.m. / Conference Room
Thursday, May 12
LTL Padres en plática con la directora / LTL Program Discussion Group
8:30 - 9:45 a.m. / Conference Room
Thursday, June 2
Did you know you can help raise money for UCLA Lab School just by shopping?
The Ralphs and Amazon rewards programs contributed more than $5,000 to the FSA last year. Let's top that figure this year!
Link your Ralphs Rewards account with our school to raise money each time
you shop!
- Enroll online for Ralph's Program (UCLA Lab School number is 92839)
- Bring a letter to Ralph's next time you shop -- pick up a copy in the front lobby at school
Please note that if you've signed up previously, you must renew for each school year.
Bookmark from our Parents Page and click on AMAZON before you shop and the FSA automatically receives rewards!
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
Saturday, April 9, 2016 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 10, 2016 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
USC Campus
University of Southern California
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90089
The 10th annual Los Angeles Times Book Festival continues its tradition of bringing together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The event includes live bands, poetry readings, chef demos, cultural entertainment and artists creating their work on-site. There's also a photography exhibit, film screenings followed by Q&A's and discussion panels on some of today's hottest topics. There is also a special area focusing children and teens, including live readings. All ages, admission is free.
Andell Family Sundays
Every Sunday 12:30–3:30 pm
LACMA, Los Angeles Times Central Court
Free, with general admission
This weekly family event features artist-led workshops and friendly gallery tours and activities thematically based on special exhibitions and LACMA's permanent collection. This month, check out how Japanese printmakers added poems to their scenes of life and landscape in 18th- and 19th- century Japan in the special exhibition Living for the Moment: Japanese Prints from the Barbara S. Bowman Collection. Then write poetry, make music, and learn printmaking in art workshops. Free with general admission or NextGen Member (+1 Adult)
Visit the Parents Page
For Backpack Notes archives and information on school activities:
Username: parent
Password: @labschool


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Kemal Atatürk must be spinning in his grave, for his people have narrowly confirmed Recep Tayyip Erdogan as Turkey's President in a referendum vote. I'm leaving New Zealand in a few hours, and won't bother you with the details (see them at the New York Times), but the referendum also expands Eredogan's powers, making this odious man even more of a tyrant than he is. As the Times notes:
The constitutional change, if it stands, will allow the winner of the 2019 presidential election to assume full control of the government, ending the current parliamentary political system.
The ramifications, however, would be immediate. The "yes" vote in the referendum would be a validation of the current leadership style of Mr. Erdogan, who has been acting as a de facto head of government since his election in 2014 despite having no constitutional right to wield such power. The office of the president…
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where to begin?
After a lot of thinking and many years of watching, reading looking around and experiencing life in general I have decided to start my own blog.. YAY.
I beleive we live in perilous times, people loosing jobs everywhere, companies and busineses closing down shop, wars are looming around us and everyday the chances are becoming greater. we have lost all respect for our leaders, the biggest food chains lie to us and poison us with the rubbish they put in there foods in actual fact I beleive we are being poisoned by most food manufactures as there greed is now becoming greater. We all live in our technology, as I heard today someone saying there phone is there best friend. hmmmmm. Prices of everyday living have gone through the roof but pay rises stopped many yrs ago. Morgages are out of control, peoples credit cards are out of control and there looks like there is no slowing down. Once again i beleive we are living in times off hardships, family breakdowns are at an all time high, suicides are not slowing down, but people still get up in the morning get ready and go to work.
But what has this got to do with every day prepping..
well to answer that I hope we can journey together answering questions giving everyday advise on how to get through disasters. opening up our eyes so we can see clearly ahead of us, to be aware of when companies, politicians and media lie to us. keeping vigilant in our world of today.
so who am I ?
I am Vic, I am also a Christian I am also a prepper so when we do talk doom and gloom just remember there is alway some good news and that was Christ. We will talk more about that as time goes by. As this blog grows there will be more options for u to read on, and also to get to know me better.
I also have a great group of friends that will be coming in to blog every now and then to get some fresh and great views on those conspiracies,the elite, biblical points and just everyday advise.
As I say I should of never taken the red pill because sometimes going through life blinded is so much easier. But I beleive the truth is not for everyone there has always been the people around my circles that rather not know and in a little way I don't blame them, but with knowledge comes great power, as one day if poop does hit the fan I just wonder if the goverments will be there to help hmmmm.
and one last thing your Health is one of those topics we will hit hard as I beleive keeping fit and eating the right foods is the key not only will you feel better but as I say the right foods are like medice and will keep you fighting fit for when the time comes. so yes I beleive in alternative medicines and yes I beleive you have the cure to most diseases by maintaining a healthy lifestyle..
till my next post…..


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This was part of a series of reviews of the ASUW Film series back in the '70's. Except for some punctuation, I haven't changed anything from the way it was presented, giving the kid I was back in the '70's a bit of a break. Any stray thoughts and updates I've included with the inevitable asterisked post-scripts.
"McCabe and Mrs. Miller" (Robert Altman, 1973) It is very rare when two examples of great artistic achievement can be combined to make something greater than the sum of the parts--where the two complement each other, instead of distracting from each other. But in the first sequence of "McCabe and Mrs. Miller," director Robert Altman achieves such a moment. While Altman and master cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond float their camera onto the form of John McCabe (Warren Beatty) riding through a wintry landscape, Leonard Cohen's "The Stranger Song"* mystically describes the scene and the man. You know when you see this inspired piece of film that Altman has a special kind of vision as regards this project and he pusues this vision throughout with the result that "McCabe and Mrs. Miller" is Altman's finest film. I'm adamant about this, despite the number of "Nashville" fanatics who try to convince me otherwise.*
After doing the frenetic "M*A*S*H," Altman felt that he was financially secure enough to try artistic projects. "McCabe..." was his first.** It is a slowly paced, beautifully photographed, acted and edited film about the formation of a western town, a town whose foundations are two rather dubious persons: McCabe, a gambler by trade, and Mrs. Miller (Julie Christie), a madam. It is their vision that gives birth to the town and turns it into a self-sustaining community, a town that will soon displace their once-prevalent position and grow over them, just as surely as the snows accumulate over time. But if Altman were to show the growth of the town as that, the growth of a town, what sort of movie would that be?*** So, as it does with more traditional westerns (a term I'm not too comfortable with), the interest of the story falls on the people, in this case, the cornerstones of the community, McCabe and Mrs. Miller. And like most Altman films, there are many characters, many occurrences, but all in the whole of the community--it's a very satisfying film, by a sometimes exciting, sometimes exasperating, but certainly the most innovative of current directors, Robert Altman.
Broadcast on KCMU-FM on Novermber 19th and 20th, 1975.
Altman would continue to be innovative and sometimes exasperating, but never less than assured in the tricks he'd play with the camera and with the perspective he allowed us to see, right up to his final film. And "McCabe and Mrs. Miller" continues to be a wonderfully dreamy frontier film, despite the ususrping of some of Altman's strategies in various tv shows since its debut in 1973.
I fnd it amusing that this movie didn't find that much of an audience, especially in the West, as the story probably mirrors the origins of every town out in these parts, certainly it does Seattle, where larceny and luck...and women imported from the East Coast, were part and parcel of the city's building.
* And yet I just found a glowing "Olde Review" of "Nashville" that I'll be putting up in a couple weeks. "Nashville" certainly has more reach and is a more ambitious project than "McCabe..." But I did love the dreamy aspect of this revisionist western. Thinking about it the last few minutes I'd be hard pressed to pick "the best" Altman film, or even to a lesser degree, my favorite. How can you compare such disparate films as "M*A*S*H," "McCabe...," "Nashville," "Short Cuts," "Gosford Park," "The Player," and on and on right up to "A Prairie Home Companion?" Like comparing apples to sweet potatoes.
** I think I might have forgotten the quirky "Brewster McCloud" in there, and who's to say that "M*A*S*H" or that film aren't artistic?
*** "Deadwood."


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This is Kettle's entry in the Paul Frank Art Attack Contest.
As you no doubt remember, Kettle is my delightful fellow Art-o-mat® artist friend and collaborator on the KT Goodlove series. (We finally met IN PERSON at the Swap Meet last weekend!)
Please take a few minutes and click on the link and rate Kettle's entry. (Think 5!)
You are also able to view all of the other entries and rate them as well...but only once each. You are not limited to just Kettle...and he could use your vote! Please pass this on to ALL of your friends and ask them to rate Kettle's entry, too.


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Our plan is to throw a hip shag rug in the middle of the floor, slipcover some benchy chairs and put in a Playstation for those moments when we're not screaming about Jesus. (just kidding).
I've never met her, but Melanie Royals' stencils and the way they're combined with faux finishes can be really cool. Now the industry is moving into Modellos, which are like stencils but they are one-time use adhesive-backed designs. One application to a ceiling, for example and then you can work away, coming in with colors, textures, more glazes, without having to move the stencil around, cleaning and taping and lining up and taping some more.
Here's one more stencil combination I like from the revamped Royal Design Studio website:
I can see some of thes floating around my daughter's rooms. Or, I may like this one better:
Just remember stencils always look better in combination with some kind of softening or aging faux glazes. That way, the design is there, but it's not screaming at you.


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Blog Archives
August 6, is National Root Beer Float Day
August 6, is National Root Beer Float Day
Quote of the Day
"….the egg creams of Avenue A in New York and the root beer float….are among the high points of American gastronomic inventiveness."
Mark Kurlansky, 'Choice Cuts' (2002)
Welcome to the world of Root Beer Floats, yours to discover!
World's Best Root Beer Float
Root Beer Floats, Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay
Root Beer Russian Float – Rachael Ray
High Protein ROOT BEER Float Recipe!
How to make the Jagermeister Root Beer Float – Tipsy Bartender
How To Make The Root Beer Float Cocktail
10 Easy Ice-Cream-and-Soda Recipes Under 300 Calories
Turn Root Beer Floats Into Popsicles!
Song of the Day 🎸
Billy Joel, Root Beer Rag
Closing Quote 🤔
"Give me some root beer, chug-a-lug, chug-a-lug, chug-a-lug."
The Beach Boys
Have an awesome day and enjoy making your favor root beer float drink! 🍺
Phil Lim
Food and Music Blogger
July 19, is National Daiquiri Day & National Raspberry Cake Day
July 19, is National Daiquiri Day & National Raspberry Cake Day
Quote of the Day
"We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink, for dining alone is leading the life of a lion or wolf."
Epicurus (341?-270 BC)
Short and sweet today!
Happy Daiquiri Day!
Honeydew Me Daiquiri
Classic Daiquiri Recipe | Summer Drinks | The New York Times
Strawberry Passion Daiquiri – Tipsy Bartender
Video Drink Recipe: Strawberry Daiquiri http://www.watchmojo.com/mobile/id/5962
The Classic Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberry Daiquiri – Alex Mandel Drinks
How to decorate Canada's Best Raspberry Layer Cake
Chocolate Raspberry Cake Recipe – Moist Cacao Sponge Cake
Chocolate Raspberry Crepe Cake –
Tatyanas Everyday Food
Songs of the Day 🎵
The Drink song- with awesome video – drhoman1gm
Youth Lagoon – Raspberry Cane (Official Video)
Closing Quote 🤔
"You are what you do, not what you say you'll do.!
Carl Jung
Don't forget to follow or bookmark my blog page so you can visit back at anytime. Also check it out when it's your birthday so you know what food or beverage day you were born on! 🙄
Enjoy your day with a nice daiquiri and raspberry cake while your at it! Eat, drink and be happy! Lol yummy! 😀
Phil Lim
Food/Music Blogger
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July 2, is National Anisette Day
July 2, is National Anisette Day
Quote of the Day
"As long as you represent me as praising alcohol I shall not complain. It is, I believe, the greatest of human inventions, and by far – much greater than Hell, the radio or the bichloride tablet." H.L. Mencken (1880-1956) American editor and critic.
Choose from 52 drink recipes containing Anisette. Learn more about Anisette in the drink dictionary!
Absolut drinks With Anisette
Absinthe Minded: Making a Perfect Absinthe Cocktail
How to prepare Absinthe – Tipsy Bartender
How to make Absinthe Without Leave shot – Tipsy Bartender
Absinthe in the Czech Republic – Tipsy Bartender
Absinthe Frappé Cocktail – How to Make a Absinthe Frappé
Song of the Day 🎵
Absinthe: The Legend of the Green Fairy – .Obsello
THE GREEN FAIRY (THE ABSINTHE THEME SONG) SWAGGER LIKE US REMIX T.I. – DJ Showbiz
Closing Quote
"Alcohol is a good preservative for everything but brains."
Mary Pettibone Poole
Have an awesome anisette day!
Please dont drink and drive!🚘🚦🚔
Phil Lim
Food Music Blogger
June 13, is Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
June 13, is Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
Quote of the Day
"Ideas are a dime a dozen. People who implement them are priceless."
Mary Kay Ash – 1918-2001 -Founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics
Short and sweet today, not much happening for a National Food Holiday! Lol😉
Be careful in the Kitchen today and always practice food safety handling and using kitchen knifes when dicing and slicing your fruits🍉, vegetables🌶 and meats! 🍗
Songs of the Day 🎵
Snoop Dogg – Gin & Juice
Closing Quote
"For gin, in cruel Sober truth,Supplies the fuel For flaming youth."
Noel Coward (1899-1973)English actor and playwright
Enjoy your day and see you back tomorrow, have a great week!
Phil Lim
Food/Music Blogger
Day – Holidays – Quotes – Resources – Links
July 1st, is Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, National Gingersnap Day,
Canada Day, Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day, People's Republic of China & Independence Day in Somalia
July 2, is National Anisette Day
July 3, is National Chocolate Wafer Day & Eat Beans Day
July 4, is National Barbecued Spareribs Day & Independence Day in the United States of America
July 5, is National Apple Turnover Day
July 6, is National Fried Chicken Day
July 7, is National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8, is National Chocolate with Almonds Day
July 9, is National Sugar Cookie Day
July 10, is National Piña Colada Day
July 11, is National Blueberry Muffin Day
July 12, is National Pecan Pie Day
July 13, is Beans 'n' Franks Day
July 14, is Macaroni Day, National Grand Marnier Day & Bastille Day
July 15, is National Tapioca Pudding Day & Gummy Worm Day:
July 16, is National Corn Fritters Day
July 17, is National Peach Ice Cream Day
July 18, is National Caviar Day: "Pressed caviar . . . has the consistency of chilled tar." William Geist, 'New York Times' The Complete Guide To Buying and Eating Caviar
July 19, is National Daiquiri Day: "We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink, for dining alone is leading the life of a lion or wolf." Epicurus (341?-270 BC) The Classic Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
July 20, is National Lollipop Day, National Ice Cream Day & Fortune Cookie Day: "He that waits upon fortune, is never sure of a dinner." Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
http://www.oddee.com/item_98154.aspx" 15 Weirdest Lollipops
July 21, is National Junk Food Day & Legal Drinking Age Day: "Judging foods without regard to price is a rich man's game, and yet poor people can be gourmets able to discern a good potato from a bad one." Mark Kurlansky, 'Choice Cuts' (2002)
http://www.therichest.com/luxury/most-expensive/the-most-expensive-junk-food-in-the-world/?view=all" "The 10 Most Expensive Junk Foods in the World"
July 22, is National Penuche Fudge Day: "Once in a young lifetime one should be allowed to have as much sweetness as one can possibly want and hold." Judith Olney
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/old-fashioned-penuche-1077″ "Old-Fashioned Penuche"
July 23, is National Hot Dog Day & National Vanilla Ice Cream Day: "The main problem in marriage is that, for a man, sex is a hunger – like eating. If a man is hungry and can't get to a fancy French restaurant, he'll go to a hot dog stand." Joan Fontaine
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-raichlen/the-worlds-best-hot-dog_b_5576393.html" "The World's Best Hot Dog"
July 24, is National Tequila Day: "Taste is the feminine of genius." Edward FitzGerald, English writer. (1809-1883)
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/berries-with-tequila-cream-10000001634641/?nomobile=1″ "Berries With Tequila Cream"
http://www.1001cocktails.com/recipes/all-mixed-drinks/tequila-recipes.html" 100 BEST Tequila Drink Recipes:
July 25, is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day & Culinarians Day: "Always serve too much hot fudge sauce on hot fudge sundaes. It makes people overjoyed, and puts them in your debt." Judith Olney
http://thegazette.com/2013/07/25/national-hot-fudge-sundae-day/" "Oh fudge!"
July 26, is National Coffee Milkshake Day, National Bagelfest & National Dance Day: "I could dance with you until the cows come home. On second though I'd rather dance with the cows until you come home."Groucho Marx (1890-1977)
http://www.food.com/recipe/coffee-milkshake-96575″ "Coffee Milkshake"
July 27, is National Scotch Day, National Crème Brûlée Day & Parents' Day: "I should never have switched from Scotch to Martinis." Humphrey Bogart (1899-1957) Cocktails with Scotch: http://mybestcocktails.com/cocktails-with-69-Scotch.html" "Cocktails with Scotch"
More Scotch Drink Recipes: http://www.drinksmixer.com/cat/2229/" "Scotch whisky-based cocktail recipes"
July 28, is National Milk Chocolate Day & World Hepatitis Day: "In Hollywood a marriage is a success if it outlasts milk." Rita Rudner (Comedian)
http://natrel.ca/en/products/flavoured-milk?utm_source=dtsb_Google_EN&utm_medium=TextAds&utm_content=Produit_aromatise&utm_campaign=NatrelBleu" "Flavoured Milk Products"
July 29, is Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day & National Lasagna Day: "Lasagna: the world's most perfect food!"' Garfield' (Jim Davis)
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/worlds-best-lasagna/?sitepref=ar" "World's Best Lasagna"
July 30, is National Cheesecake Day & Father-in-Law Day: "….I can dream away a half-hour on the immortal flavor of those thick cheese cakes we used to have on a Saturday night." Mary Antin, 'The Promised Land' (1912)
http://cakejournal.com/recipes/top-10-cheesecake-recipes/" "Top 10 Cheesecake Recipes"
July 31, is Cotton Candy Day, National Raspberry Cake Day & National Chili Dog Day: "Chili represents your three stages of matter: solid, liquid and eventually gas."Dan Conner (John Goodman) in 'Roseanne' TV series
http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/cotton-candy" "Cotton Candy"
How To Make Cotton Candy (without a machine) http://youtu.be/D-bG59cITaY" "How To Make Cotton Candy (without a machine) with yoyomax12"


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Dixcove Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Ghana – Gold Coast)
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Dixcove Spot ID
Type: point/Rivermouth
Reliability: consistent
Best: Swell SSW | Wind NNE
Sea Temperature Today is: 24.9 °C
|Wednesday 18
|Wave (m)
|Period (s)
|Wind (km/h)
|Wind State
View detailed 48hrs and full 7 days forecasts
Dixcove on the Gold Coast is an exposed point/Rivermouth break that has consistent surf. The surf tends to be best in the spring. Offshore winds blow from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. There is no beach break Rarely crowded here. Beware of pollution and rocks.
Tide Times:
For Busua Beach, 5 km from Dixcove.
|IS AT (local time)
|high tide
|low tide
Dixcove Tide Times and Tide Chart
Live Weather:
At Takoradi (afb), 24 km from Dixcove.
|light winds from the SE
no report
|Air temperature
Overall Dixcove Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution in July
This chart illustrates the variation of swells directed at Dixcove through an average J... (show all text)
This image describes how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different dire... (show all text)
The two graphs above are also combined in the single Dixcove surf consistency graph.
Also see Dixcove surf quality by season and Dixcove surf quality by month.
Surf photos from
the gallery
|Roads & Rivers:
|Select a surf spot from the menu
Use this relief map to navigate to Gold Coast surf spots and tide stations that are in the area of Dixcove
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Dixcove:(click location name for more details)
- Closest break3 mi
- Second closest break4 mi
- Third closest break7 mi
- Fourth closest break10 mi
- Fifth closest break11 mi
Wave buoys nearest to Dixcove:
- Closest wave buoy2612 mi
- Second closest wave buoy2735 mi
- Third closest wave buoy2800 mi
- Fourth closest wave buoy2979 mi
- Fifth closest wave buoy3070 mi
Tide stations nearest to Dixcove:
- Closest tide station16 mi
- Second closest tide station20 mi
- Third closest tide station21 mi
- Fourth closest tide station26 mi
- Fifth closest tide station47 mi
Ski Resorts closest to Dixcove:
- Closest ski areaOukaimeden (Morocco)1866 mi
- Second closest ski areaMichlifen (Morocco)1990 mi
- Third closest ski areaSierra Nevada (Spain)2235 mi
- Fourth closest ski areaJavalambre (Spain)2443 mi
- Fifth closest ski areaValdelinares (Spain)2462 mi
- The nearest passenger airport to Dixcove is Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Ghana, which is 23 km (14 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Dixcove is Kotoka International (Accra) Airport (ACC), also in Ghana, 218 km (135 miles) away.
This is the Surf-Forecast page for Dixcove, Gold Coast. Use the tab navigation above to view Dixcove sea temperature, Dixcove photographs, Dixcove detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Dixcove webcams, current wind from Gold Coast live weather stations and Dixcove tide predictions. The Ghana swell maps link will open up the big picture showing Ghana and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from Ghana wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Each of the forecast pages for this surf break feature a global and regional wavefinder tool to locate the best surf conditions in the area around Dixcove.