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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Raptor Ridge loop trail
After taking a quick look at the view from the Ridge (which as you can see from the picture below was not much of one today), we went back to explore the new trail. We hiked two and a half miles to the Ridge, with our total distance today a little bit of a mystery at this point, as none of us had actually hiked the entire loop.
here, calling it "Putting the 'Lost' Back in Lost Lake." He did an out-and-back on Tuesday and suggested we consider doing the loop today, which is what we did. We called the entire hike a "lollipop" because we headed out on the trail, hiked in a loop, and then went back down on the same beginning trail.
The only real difficulty I had with the 9 1/2-mile hike is the steepness at the beginning. It was bad enough that we went UP the steep part, but my knees were not happy about having to go back DOWN the same very steep trail. Fortunately I don't forget my trekking poles when doing any of these really challenging hikes. We went up and down 2,500 feet of elevation gain and loss, and now that I am home writing this post, my knees feel almost normal again. Only a few of us don't use the poles, but it takes some getting used to in order to use them to full advantage. I am anticipating some questions in the comments, and I found this very informative piece on the REI website about trekking poles. I bought my poles there and couldn't have done this hike without them.
Another great day in the Pacific Northwest, with NO RAIN and even some sun! And great companions to hike with. I am amazed at what a difference a little time outside in the sunshiny woods does for my mood.
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I noticed the other day someone suggested you move to Florida to be near your sister. I think you said your husband wouldn't go for Florida. If you were free to choose would you choose Florida or the Pacific Northwest?ReplyDelete
The fourth photo looks like a walk well suited for meditation. I would love it. But not the climbing down part. Hope your knees are recovered. Glad your hike lifted your spirits.ReplyDelete
nice. this looks like a delicious walk...little woods, little rock...ReplyDelete
As always I enjoy your hike with you. Amazed at your elevation gain. You have got to be in great shape.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 7:48 PM
"And great companions to hike with. I am amazed at what a difference a little time outside in the sunshiny woods does for my mood."ReplyDelete
What a beautiful thing to say, DJan! Just love it!
It sure is greening up out your way. I always enjoy "our" hikes. ;) Thanks for having us along.ReplyDelete
I always look forward to hearing about your hikes. Who selects these hikes? How did you all meet?ReplyDelete
I'm glad you had some sunshine.
- AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 8:44 PM
RAPTOR ridge. Yikes. That name alone would keep me away.ReplyDelete
You are totally amazing. I'm truly in awe of your energy and ability.ReplyDelete
Signs of Spring are always delightful!ReplyDelete
I used to wonder of the hiking poles were really worth the hassle of having something in your hands all the time while hiking, but after a couple of really steep bits during hikes in Belgium -in which a couple of people lent me a pole- I came to appreciate them! Still don't know if I'd use them on a regular basis though...
oh, and thanks for the link! that REI piece on hiking poles is very interesting and informative! definitely provides me with food for thought...ReplyDelete
Loved the last photo of the moss covered trail...I know what you mean about moods and sunshiny woods!ReplyDelete
loved your trek. I use hiking poles when I walk around our 3 acre yard (1/2 woods) checking for new signs of spring. Yesterday I spotted some jack-in- the pulpits just peeling up.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Very interesting post.I looked at the one photo showing the trail disappearing in the distance, through the trees and grass and I wondered how long a person would have to wait on that trail before another human being came along?ReplyDelete
When I am on a road or country road I try to remember the last time I was on that road. Sometimes I turn onto a road and don't remember ever being on it before so it is a new one for me. Then I try to imagine how long it might be before I return and get on the same road again.
Beautiful as always. Spring has sprung a little earlier in your neck of the woods vs. here in the NE.ReplyDelete
You are really inspiring me to want to start hiking! I would even be happy to just be able to walk around the block at this point. Which I guess I could do in the snow and rain, but I'm not so inclined! It needs to be a little more above freezing and drier for me!
Sounds like a great hike and forest photos are wonderful -- all that green! lol Treking polls, eh, look very useful and are a wise choice to take along just in case. I can sympatise on the knees...mine are not what they use to be.ReplyDelete
You are an inspiration! Last weekend I took a short bike ride, the first of the spring season, and had to stop and rest halfway through the ride. I am so out of shape...and you have me beat both in years and fitness! You go girl!ReplyDelete
I as thinking as I read this of a trail I used to walk and then x country ski in the winter. I think I may need to pay it a visit. Excuses, be gone!ReplyDelete
I just used mine to balance trying to walk in my husband's footprints in deep snow. They're handy.ReplyDelete
I think I'll get out of my pajamas, get dressed and go for a walk in my neighborhood while the sun is still out.ReplyDelete
Glad to hear Al put out the extra flags so he didn't get you guys lost, :). Looks like the weather was pretty good, even a glimpse of sunshine.ReplyDelete
I've never tried trekking poles but I used to have the most wonderful hiking stick. It traveled many trails with me. But over the years and lots of moves it disappeared.
Shhhh, it's three am and my son knows not where his notebook is.....ReplyDelete
My bad electrical karma continues...
The second pic is where I want/need to be tomorrow .....
Somewhere, on top of a hill, on a big rock. Away from plugs... :}
Hi DJan, Another wonderful hike..thanks for the skunk cabbage photo..I always enjoy all your photos but I am partial to the flowers. How much wildlife do you see? I remember last summer you saw that bear...:)ReplyDelete
You'r right on one thing for sure. With the bad knees, before my replacement surgery, the "down" part shock was always far worse than the "up" part on every steep trail.ReplyDelete
wow, parts of that hike look roughReplyDelete
beautiful though
I am pleased that you had some sunshine. I watched the news and it was quite depressing, then I came up to my computer close to a window in front of all the trees and dogwoods in blossom under a full sun – and I felt much better. Sun and nature keep us sane – your beautiful treks are vital to you well being I am sure.ReplyDelete
Wonderful hike! All the great shades of green. I continue to be impressed, both by the lengths of your hikes and the altitude gains. We've just begun using trekking poles - what a glorious invention!ReplyDelete
I agree with you about a sunshiny walk in the woods. It makes my spirit soar too. But I don't need 9.5 miles and a steep grade. Congrats on another amazing hike.ReplyDelete
I finally got around to reading the article and watching the videos in the REI link you had in your post about the trekking poles. Great info., thanks for including it.ReplyDelete
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Wednesday, August 31, 2005
American Idiot
In the past week, Hurricane Katrina hit south Florida and caused unprecedented damage in Louisiana and Mississippi. As I type this, many are dead, millions are homeless, the economic loss can't be quantified, and two states have pretty much sunk.
Now all over the news is the announcement that President Bush is going to cut short his vacation so he can oversee the federal efforts in both places. We should all thank our lucky stars.
According to the Washington Post, as of August 3, 2005 Bush had spent 319 days in his ranch in Crawford, which is roughly 20% of his Presidency to date. This does not include the time he has spent at Camp David or at his parents' retreat in Maine.
Some leader we have.
During this latest vacation of his, gas prices have gone over the $3 mark, some lunatic has been going on TV asking for the assassination of a head of state which these days is called terrorism, a woman has been asking for answers as to why we are still at war, states are suing for lack of funding for the No Child Left Behind law, states are taking environmental protection in their own hands and this is just the stuff I can think off the top of my head.
But of course, nothing could possibly be more important than bike riding with Lance.
The average white collar American worker spends between two and three weeks a year on vacation. In this group are included heads of corporations and other big shots as well as those of us in average jobs doing average things. It doesn't make sense to me that the person with the most important day job in the world, one who was for better or worse ELECTED to be responsible for the lives of millions of people and is collecting a paycheck paid for with tax payers dollars should be yee-hawing in Texas when he should be in his office in DC taking care of business!
I guess we really should thank our lucky stars that absolute destruction is enough to bring him back to the White House, even though the way the news are portraying his return we should all feel bad that he got cheated of two days of vacation!
Some of you may say "but at least he works from wherever he is. It is after all the age of information". To this I say, bullshit. Telecommuting is not the way to run a country. Besides, what kind of impression are we giving the world by having a President pretend that he is running the country from a ranch? As a public relations executive I can say that this gives the world the wrong impression…as if it's not bad enough that he is a moron as it is!
And while I am ranting about the Bushes, let me just say that it seems like hypocrisy is running wild in that family because if this war is such a noble cause, why haven't the twins enlisted in the military? What's more, if Jenna wants to help those afflicted by AIDS and what not, why go to Africa? As good Christians they should know that charity begins at home and God knows that there are orphan children with AIDS here in the US and that if she thinks that poverty exists only in Africa maybe she should take a little trip to the South Bronx which is by the way the poorest Congressional district in the US.
I hate the times we are living in and what's more, I hate that we still have another 3 years before the Bushes get out.
24 comments:
- Jonas said...
I know, it's like the poor bastard had to give up his vacation to help the country that he is supposedly in charge of. He is such an embarassment to this country it is not even funny. The other democracies of the west are laughing at us because it is almost inconceivable that the leader of the free world is such a self righteous jackass.
What's even more unimaginable is that 50 million Americans voted for him. That is why, I think in 20 years, we will discover there was voter fraud in the 2004 election. There has to be. No way Americans have become so dumb as to not be able to recognize the incompetence of this man. NO WAY!!
- KARAKALA said...
And the beautiful thing about this whole ordeal is that Congress knows that this war is down right the stupidest mistake this country has ever made. But like the saying goes, "history repeats itself." And this country is surely reaping what they have sowed.
These sudden shifts in nature, people, and the world in general should wake the public up that something grand and horrible is coming our way.
I don't mean to sound pessimistic, but something worse than Katrina is coming. And the world should be prepared.
Three more years of the Bushes will bring great disaster to the entire world. Just wait and see.
- Odisea Burbujas said...
Great post! I agree with you 100% ... I wish I lived in Canada, this country has become an embarrasment and it's only getting worse.
- Tank said...
Hey Annush,
I totally agree with you, Bush is by far the worst leader of a major power in the world today and though you rant about his administration and the effects it's having in the US it's not only there that it's had a drastic impact. The lack of good leadership from the Bush administration is being felt all over the world.
Why is the price of oil over 70$ a barrel? Why is there still a war going on in Iraq? Why are there people living in some of the richest countries in the world barely able to survive?
We in North America have the ability to do so much, the potential is there but for some reason the war in Iraq is still dragging on, causing oil prices to climb at an alarming rate which will in time drive the cost of everything up. Its a sad state of affairs we live in and I wish we had strong leadership in the countries that can make a difference.
Great Post Annush!
- Valkyrie said...
I wonder if his brother Jeb Bush is going to run for President...
Now THAT's a scary thought.
I know there's been some discussion as to whether or not to change things to allow people to seek a third (or more) term...and that alone puts a white hair or ten on my head.
- Grant said...
I tend to disagree with you wanting Bush to personally show up and help. I think we're better off with him at the ranch "telecommuting." When I heard he was planning a tour of the flooded areas in Louisiana, I thought "Well, all our problems are solved now." :p
Don't forget, 2005 is 2/3 over so it's not really 3 full years.
- Bob W. said...
Well looking at both sides...Hmmmm
Its not like Bush is doing anything different then most who succeded him. Most presidents spent the same length of vacation time away from DC, But Most were not in a war and or economic disaster either?. Plus really what does Bush care? Its not as if he needs to get re-elected.
And to think that most of the nation was appalled at Clinton just because he got a little Head in the oval office. Now it doesnt seem so bad considering what we have.
- Pirate said...
Annush, Now that Bush only has to glide his nappy ass out of office without any obstacles who would you suggest we start elevating for the position in 2008? I personally am sick of the whole party thing and feel we don't get anything different regardless what side of the aisle the President comes from.
I know you think I am a Bushie but you would be wrong concluding such. I thought he was a better choice between poor choices. But what should we do?
Should we find someone from the blogworld? Reality TV? Sports? Hollywood? Maybe a social revolution would suffice and we could pick someone from those left standing?
Because if you think (and I am confident you do from the posts you put out) that anything would have been different with Gore, Clinton, Kerry or my mom something tells me it would not have.
Peace and I hope you are gfetting the candles ready.
- Maine said...
Good grief, was Bush still on vacation? For six weeks? And, like, during the most tumultuous six weeks possible? This is what I never understood about the whole thing...
A lot of Bush supporters said they liked him because he represented the common man and that he had a real human air to him. They go to work, go to church, love their God and their family, and they saw that in George. But... how many of those people are allowed to take a six week working vacation? What's so common about that? I'll never understand why anyone that's pulling down less than 100K a year would love him.
He's, like..., mocking them! He hands out bullshit and rhetoric catch phrases every week, and answers different questions the exact same way! Like, for example, he's going to look at this disaster, say "This is a horrible thing. This reminds all americans that life is precious and that we need to come together and blah blah blah," offer up less disaster relief than is needed, then go right back to funding his war. It's in print - hold me to it. But all of the supporters are just going to hear the speech and see the cowboy and think, "That's enough. He's a hero." What a joke.
I can't wait to be 40 years in the future when the benefit of time and retrospect will cast the last 5 years in the comically tragic light they should be in. The next generation is going to pound us with "What were you thinking!?" until we all die.
Er... excessively long coffee-fueled rant over.
- Walter said...
Bush? Yeah, he's a four letter word.
- Robert_M said...
I love it when you're fired up! Preach sister, I'm so with you on this
- Dip Me in Honey said...
Coming from a so called third world contry myself, i was shocked when the fuckwit was "reelected" in the first place. I think it was the darkest hour of democracy(for the worlds biggest economic power).
Shocking, how an entire nation can be so oblivious to the in-house terrorist. I was almost thinking of writing to our premier requesting for sending Literacy aid to the US.
- Dip Me in Honey said...
I can't believe some of the comment i c here. What are we doing making excuses for an absolute idiot.
None of the other presidents had to deal with war or economic disaster because they were wise enough not to bring it upon themselves.
Nothing excuses the head of a Superpower of the world to be on vacation in tumultuos times even if he is "just a better choice among bad ones".
what kinda ppl go around bombing the homes of their influencial freinds which by the way helped them to bomb the homes of some other influencial freinds a few years ago.
Bushes : excellent recipie for disaster.
- Mona Buonanotte said...
Hands up, how many think Bush will go back to D.C. and push through some anti-woman legislation and anti-child legislation and anti-workingfolk legislation, hide it under the disaster of the hurricane, and continue pocketing hand-outs from his rich friends?
- henry siteber said...
It's nice to see I'm not the only one frustrated by our state of affairs. What's worse is knowing that it was the american people who asked that this poor excuse for a leader be in office once more.
Would Gore or Kerry have been better leaders? that we will never know, but I certainly hope whoever is next will make up for the shortcomings of Bush.
- mrsmogul said...
I know!! Don;t get me depressed. Blair should be out on the streets too! He's just as wicked!
- dan said...
If it makes you feel any better, Tony Blair, extreme cocksucker that runs this crappy island I live on (okay, so the queen signs the acts) has just got back from Barbados.
Most politicians suck and the ones that don't have their mouths shut.
- aBitWicked said...
Im not american, but i dont like bush either...
how come he was re-elected?
presidents tend to be morons in suits..
i need some vacations!!
its thursday dear, forget about the bad news and think about the weekend.. i know that keeps me going.. i guess...
- petrow said...
Done and done, my fav so far for postings, it was only a matter of time when people statred to realize that they had a idiot for an american leader.
- El chico del apto 512 said...
Go BUSH!!!
just kidding :)
- schuey said...
at least you don't have to cope with boring Europe politics... We don't even have someone to hate (Chirac is just to much of a joke to be counted)
- Me said...
Hope the crisis will be over soon...
- Libélula said...
Bad news are all over the world...I used to read the papers every morning before work. Now I do it later in the day cause I don't wanna get pissed and/or depressed so damn early in the morning.
- AVA said...
Those pictures look awesome tocalla :)
You're someone who definitely knows how to have a great time, so relax, have fun, celebrate your birthday and please don't watch the news this week!!


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Grover was discovered by late satirist Jaspal Bhatti while the future Comedy Nights with Kapil star was pursuing a theatre degree. "I am looking forward to directing Sanya and Radhika because I can mould them according to my will, change their look and create something fresh". Talking further about the prep work, Bhardwaj informs, "All the actors are already learning a attractive Rajasthani dialect for their roles". He is now working on the IPL-based web series Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan Live.
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Liam Corcoran Fort, a 11-year-old boy recently flew from Manchester to Rome without a passport or boarding pass. He later said it was easier than doing his homework.
According to media reports, the boy went to Terminal 1 of Manchester Airport, hopping on to an airport bus after finding a ticket on the floor. He got past the body scanner and metal detector without any problem. The surprising part was that he was able to get through security gates onto Jet2.com flight without being asked by anyone to show his boarding card.
"There were lots of people but I didn't speak to anyone. I followed where people were going and then at the barrier I went underneath it. "I didn't have anything on me and and no-one asked me for anything. I just carried on walking.''
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Rebecca, a Torres Strait Islander, recently graduated with a teaching degree she was able to complete at home through the RATEP remote area education program.
Rebecaa graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree from James Cook University.
The RATEP program enables Indigenous peoploe to remain in their community while completed the degree at a RATEP site of the Thursday Island campus.
What I like about teaching is the positive feeling that, as an educator, you play a major role in educating students who are citizens of the future.
As I continued my studies and gained more experience and passion for teaching, I realised that is all I wanted to be, to challenge myself, have high expectations, make changes and mostly to improve and help be a part of closing the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait education.
RATEP, which has a study centre at Weipa and 16 other locations across Queensland, provided Rebecca with academic suport and access to the information technologies needed to complete her studies.
MATSITI has formed a partnership with RATEP in 2014-15 to extend the reach of the JCU off-site delivery model.
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|Each day our planet receives, in just one hour, more solar energy than the total amount of all energy we use in one whole year.
Obviously, the sun is the solution to all of our energy problems for a long time to come. All we have to do is capture that solar energy and put it to work.
The French know this. They are proposing to create an Airbus-type pan-European company to speed up development of solar power. The Europeans are scrambling to eliminate nuclear power by 2022 and they certainly don't want to go back to dirty energy using fossil fuels.
Airbus has been Europe's great success and has grabbed considerable market share from Boeing, the American airline manufacturer. So, it stands to reason that Europe could grab market share with a pan-European solar manufacturer. The real key to success in solar, though, will come from storage, a subject we've dealt with here quite extensively.
France President Francois Hollande told journalists last week that it could be a "beautiful alliance" and added:
Germany has a head-start in renewables, but we have our vanguard in energy storage and power grids, We have to work together to expand new industrial branches. We are very proud of Airbus, now we want joint action for the energy transition.Read more...
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This course has been designed to meet the need for competent and qualified staff that can enable organisations to maximise the value of Information Communications Technology (ICT) and IT Services. It is suitable for any student wishing to move into IT Service Management, and is particularly relevant to business strategic planning, service delivery and support, continuity planning, application and infrastructure management, quality management, project and change management.
Our online learning programmes are flexible and designed so you can balance study with your commitments at work and home. The programme structure and learning materials enable you to study at your own convenience and develop your own study schedule while offering opportunities for you to engage with your peers.
Northampton Integrated Learning Environment (NILE) is a dedicated online university learning space for students. Your tutors will use NILE to engage with you, and you will use NILE to access course materials, assessment information, virtual classrooms and discussion boards. Your assessed work will be submitted and graded online, so you will be able to see your grades and feedback wherever you are in the world. The system that underpins NILE is Blackboard and access to this system is through nile.northampton.ac.uk. We also have a mobile app so you can stay connected to the University of Northampton wherever you are; iNorthampton is available for Android and Apple mobile devices.
The rationale for the course is based on the recognition that the effectiveness of all IT Services is a vital aspect to the prosperity of any organisation. The course embraces best practice from leading service providers, and by continual reassessment, ensures all material is relevant to today's computing and management expectations.
The course encompasses IT Service Management through a series of progressive units developing the student's knowledge from fundamental concepts, through to units addressing IS strategy. Subjects covered include: management information, quality management, application development, infrastructure, service support and delivery, continuity planning, people and operational issues of implementing IT Service Management Best Practice. The course addresses current standards for IT Service Management, such as ISO20000 and ITIL®.
Core learning will be delivered electronically and you will be encouraged to engage with your fellow students and tutors online. Studying online will give you the flexibility to study at your convenience* without the need to travel or physically attend classes, whilst enhancing your employment opportunities. You will be supported throughout the process by our great teaching staff that are professionally qualified and have industry and academic experience to share with you.
Studying this programme will give you an opportunity to undertake PRINCE2 qualifications.
*Modules are delivered within trimester periods so you will need to complete them in specified times.
This programme is 30 months in duration. The academic year is split into trimesters. For a September start you will study as follows;
-Trimester one – September to December
-Trimester two – January to April
-Trimester three – May to July
Year One
Trimester one – September to December
You will study one module; Quality and IT Management.
Trimester two – January to April
You will study two modules; Change Management and Project Management.
Trimester three – May to July
You will study one module; Service Improvement.
Year Two
Trimester four – September to December
You will study two modules; Service Transition and Service Operations.
Trimester five – January to April
You will study two modules; Strategic Management of IS and Research Methods and Dissertation. You will commence work on your Dissertation.
Trimester six – May to July
You will study one module; Information Systems Methods and commence work on your Dissertation.
Trimester seven – September to December
You will complete your Dissertation.
February start information available soon.
For further information on course content and modules please refer to the NILE site: https://nile.northampton.ac.uk/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_27700_1&content_id=_1027153_1&mode=reset%E2%80%8B
-Quality and IT Management
-Information Systems Methods
-Service Improvement
-Service Transition Management
-Service Operation Management
-Strategic Management of IS
-Change Management
-Project Management
-Dissertation and Research Methods
The course has a mixture of assessment involving reports, case studies, portfolios, oral presentations as well as examinations. The emphasis is on assessment by coursework and in the final year an applied research project is a key element of the course.
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About Functional Safety Engineering Services (FSES)
Functional Safety Engineering Services Ltd. (FSES) was established in response to the much needed conformance to the international standards IEC 61508 for Electrical/Electronic and Programmable Electronic Safety Related Systems and its derivatives IEC 61511, IEC 61513, IEC 61505 etc.
Our mission has always been to be the number one global functional safety consultancy, delivering services to various industries where compliance is required.
We have come a long way since our establishment, delivering large Quantitative Risk Assessments in Saudi Arabia, Process Hazard Assessment workshops in various countries in the Middle East and technical consultancy services globally.
With experience gained working with (and as) end users, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies and system integrators. FSES has the underpinning knowledge of Functional Safety standards and has gained significant experience in its application; subsequently we are competent in providing practical solutions that emphasis the application of appropriate level of rigour.
Our solutions and services are tried and tested, implemented by major operators in the process industry and accepted by regulating bodies including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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Compliance to the international Standards such as IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 are imperative to meeting the Functional Safety requirements for many processes and have formed part of the quality management systems of many companies. Provision of Functional Safety Services in line with the Phases and Activities detailed in the Safety Life-cycle is an area in which our consultants are able to demonstrated experience and expertise.


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Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Morning After
76ers 86 Bobcats 84: With talk about being benched, Elton Brand had by far his best game of the season scoring 19 points, 11 boards, 6 blocks, 3 steals and 2 assists. Igoudala led the way with 25 with a fastbreak dish to Lou Williams for the game winning bucket.
Flyers 3 Kings 2: Boooosh! Brian Boucher let up an early soft goal but then shut down the Kings for the rest of the night. Mika Pyorala scored his first NHL goal and Mike Richards and JVR also scored. Coburn added 2 assists, 1 on a sweet deflection off the boards right to van Riemsdyk.
Central Michigan 35 Ball St 3: Yup not much else last night
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Dipyridamole (dye-peer-ID-a-mole ) is used as part of a medical test that shows how well blood is flowing to your heart. The test can show your doctor whether any of the blood vessels that bring blood to the heart are blocked or in danger of becoming blocked. Your doctor can then decide on the best treatment for you. Exercise (for example, walking on a treadmill) is usually used to give your doctor this information. Dipyridamole is used instead of exercise for people who are not able to exercise at all, or cannot exercise hard enough.
The dose of dipyridamole that is used to test how well blood is flowing to your heart will be different for different patients and depends on your body weight.
For information on other uses of dipyridamole, see Dipyridamole-Therapeutic (Systemic).
Dipyridamole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Before Using This Medicine
In deciding to use a diagnostic test, any risks of the test must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. Also, test results may be affected by other things. For dipyridamole, the following should be considered:
Allergies- Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to dipyridamole. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy- Although studies have not been done in pregnant women, dipyridamole has not been reported to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. However, studies in animals have shown that dipyridamole decreased the number of successful pregnancies in female rats given many times the maximum human dose.
Breast-feeding- Although dipyridamole passes into breast milk, it has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children- This medicine has been tested only in adults and in children older than 12 years of age. There is no specific information comparing use of dipyridamole in children younger than 12 years of age with use in other age groups.
Older adults- Dipyridamole for diagnostic use has been tested in older people. It has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other medicines- Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Before you receive dipyridamole, it is especially important that your doctor knows if you are taking any of the following:
Other medical problems- The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of dipyridamole. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Side Effects of This Medicine
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
While you are receiving dipyridamole, and for a while after you have received it, your doctor will closely follow its effects. If necessary, your doctor can give you a medicine that will stop any unwanted effects. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any of the following side effects :
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away in a little while. However, check with your doctor if they continue or are bothersome:
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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Ryan takes a break from Super Mario Maker to play some Mario Kart 8.
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text: The 3rd meeting of Linguistics Beyond And Within – International Linguistics Conference in Lublin is organized by the Department of Applied Linguistics, the Department of Theoretical Linguistics, and the Department of Contrastive English-Polish Studies in the Institute of English Studies, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin in Poland, which will be held on 22 – 23 October 2015. We would like to invite scholars with innovative approaches to linguistics viewed from a range of intra- and interdisciplinary perspectives. We wish to encourage all linguists representing various theoretical models and practical applications to present their contributions during both oral and poster sessions. The language of the conference is English. The deadline for abstract submission is 30th June 2015. For further information and all necessary details please see the attachment and the conference website:


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Saturday, September 09, 2006
In Support of Squirrels
Squirrel hunting season opened today. In honor of the hundreds of squirrels now being peppered while sitting in a tree by shotgun-toting rednecks, I have posted these links. I hope you enjoy them.
Link to the best Squirrel Song on the internet (I hope it plays for you, it was having some trouble today): http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/Squirrels_Song/
These links are only for those who are extremely bored:
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JIMENA There are three dog items in this article. The illustration on the left is by Spanish Stray Dogs, who say: "For this Reason Spanish Stray Dogs has taken the decision as it does every year NOT to rehome any Puppy under 3 months old until after the 7th Jan 2013. DOGS ARE FOR LIFE NOT FOR CHRISTMAS. Remember older dogs make better pets!!!!" Below you will find a photo of a puppy that was found in Jimena, and two older dogs that belonged to a lady who passed away recently, and are looking for a home.
Broxi and Lady sadly looking for a new home due to there mum Janet passing away. Please everyone seeing this picture share it. Come on Jimena lets find them a loving new home together. There is one out there somewhere. Thank you.
This is the puppy which has been picked up. Personally I think she is lost and an owner no doubt looking for her, so therefore will try and get some better pics of her tomorrow when it's light and get some posters done and hopefully find her owner. She isn't chipped and is around 3 or 4 months old. Very very friendly and confident around people, so I think been part of a family. She was found out on the road near Casa Grande in Jimena and had been hanging round there for the last couple of days. (Note: with a better photo, we can put up posters and send to TioJimeno, etc.)
Also, please remember that on Sunday, December 2, there is a Christmas market at Casa Henrietta, with several tables in aid of the Jimena Animal Welfare Society (J.A.W.S.). See JAWS Prez says: No clothes please!


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Day 334 – Fluid Dynamics
Experimenting with water drops again…
Since I first tried this, I've noticed that other people have created some cool pictures of drops using strange things for background colors and patterns, so I gave this a try tonight. The varied colors in this were created with a two-page landscape photo from Arizona Highways magazine. I just opened it to the page and propped up the magazine against my backdrop. The flash was to my right, and directed onto the magazine. All of the light in this shot is reflected from the backdrop, very little direct light as it was shot in a nearly dark room. Brought the colors up a notch in post. This almost makes me want to go buy a tie-dye t-shirt. Almost…
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Natalie / Dec 2 2010 1:26 PM
Really like the look of this one. Cool idea for a back drop.
Michael / Dec 3 2010 9:24 PM
This one is great, too! I really want to try one of these sometime. I'll have to reach out for tips.


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Friday, March 25, 2005
Dvd players in the backseat
I love my kids, but they're easier to love when they're asleep and quiet. Look at their sweet round cheeks. A world with dvd players in the backseat can't be all bad.
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Your kids are so cute! I was watching the new Little House on the Prairie this weekend, they're braving the deadly wilderness, savage indians and rogue Confederate soldiers running rampant, predators lurking behind every tree, and all I could think is "Wow, a one-month road trip with two little kids in that uncomfortable wagon - that's gotta be a parent's nightmare!"
LOL, my sister's egg made mine look pretty pathetic, too.
Thanks for your kind words. I don't know the results of her appointment today, but I can't help but think the news was not good. She had breast cancer eleven or twlve years ago, nad made it back from that, but I just don't know - it was only a couple months ago that they thought it was only in one lung, and it's spread to the other since then.
I'm sure it's just a coincidence that you're busier now that you have the Palm. We bought our house last year, so I can only imagine how hectic selling a house is!


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Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a rare blood disease in which the body produces too many of a particular type of leukocyte (white blood cell) called eosinophils. Eosinophils normally help the body fight allergies and certain types of infections. Hypereosinophilic syndrome may provoke cardiomyopathy, pulmonary disease, neuropathy, skin lesions, etc. If left untreated, HES is progressively fatal. It is treated with glucocorticoids such as prednisone. The addition of the monoclonal antibody mepolizumab may reduce the dose of glucorticoids.
Although the cause of hypereosinophilic syndrome is unknown, there are clues which indicate it begins in a person's genes. Researchers have found that in some people with HES, 2 genes somehow combine to form a new combination gene. This "fusion gene" causes the body to make a protein known as a kinase (KY-nase), which causes some white blood cells to multiply excesively. People with HES might have different symptoms, depending on which parts of the body are affected. These symptoms may include: tiredness, shortness of breath, cough, muscle pain, rashes, etc.


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Thanks for the go daddy recommendation. I'm checking it out and think it'll be perfect and save me time & money! I'm going to try to get organized enough to have it up and running by Monday.
What else? Yesterday I survived the hardest W.O.W. workout (women on weights) yet. We worked our living butts off. I pumped weights, I did the stinking balancing on a ball while lifting weights thing and even the dreaded standing on the half-ball on the ground while lifting weights and trying not to go flying off thing. We took "breaks" to run laps. woooo boy. Then we ran backwards on the straights and jogged the curves. more weights, then JUMP ROPING for 5 minutes then "sprinting" or in my case "sprint ladies, or Christine, just as fast as you can make it, ok?" cripes. Then "sasheying" then more backwards running. Did I mention I am not only out of shape, but unbelievably uncoordinated? My sashey's looked pretty much like a drunk cow but I didn't fall down this time when running backwards. Seriously, if this were a playground, this 36 yr old woman would be the dork chosen last. after the really fat kid picking his nose.
I've survived 4 days of eating mostly healthy. 4 whole days....didn't I start a few weeks before this? well, yes. I even did the sensible "remove temptation from the house" thing. No more double-stuff oreos in the house, no m&m's, no chocolate chip cookies or other goodies. SO, you think this would help, huh? This resulted in a craving so consuming that it ended with late-night tv, a big spoon, jar of peanut butter and half a bag of chocolate chips found in the way back of the fridge. uggggghhhhhh. I felt like one of those Lifetime shows' alcoholic momma's drinking up all the vanilla extract or something. ick. I think I'd better just buy some damn double stuff oreo's and try to behave myself by having TWO or THREE when the craving hits, as the denial and then satisfaction of the big craving can be a bitch.
OK knitting world, I'm almost afraid to ask this with the big show in a week. I know you can't sell items made from free patterns at a craft show. Can you sell items made from a pattern you have purchased? Or do I still need individual permission from the designers? Most of what I have is my own design, but I have a few things I'd like to sell that I bought the original pattern to make and can give credit to them on the items. Any ideas? I know you can't use patterns that specifically say "do not sell" listed on it, but what if it doesn't say anything? Also, how did I freaking miss that the new knitty's up??? OOOOOOhhhhhh I'm going to find a pattern JUST FOR ME after next week that I can start on. Can't wait, gotta go check out the fall issue NOW!
TIP FOR THE DAY..... If you go to Quick Trip or some other convenience store for a soft drink, make sure to pick a lid from the MIDDLE of the stack. Don't get the first one there. Just don't do it. I was behind Big Bubba this morning for the ritual first diet coke of the day. Big Bubba proceeded to start coughing up a lung, wiped his hand on his dirty jeans and then decided while there, why not scratch his butt. THEN Big Bubba accidentally picked up two lids, coughed again, THEN put the other nasty-ass butt-and-cough-germ-covered lid back on the shelf for the next unsuspecting person to come along and get. I did my patriotic duty and threw it and the next few lids touching that one into the trash, then picked my lid from the middle of the damn stack. ICK ICK ICK Don't start your day with Big Bubba Butt germs.
Friday, September 09, 2005
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Thanks for the go daddy recommendation. I'm checking it out and think it'll be perfect and save me time & money! I'm going to try to get organized enough to have it up and running by Monday.
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text: Chandor Gardens is hidden from view and only after entering the driveway at the end of West Lee Avenue in Weatherford and following the winding flagstone paths is it evident how much property Douglas Chandor landscaped. After marrying Ina Kuteman, a native of Weatherford Texas, Douglas Chandor, who was born in Warlingham, England, bought four acres of barren and rocky land interrupted with little more than an occasional cactus. Wielding picks, shovels and the help of a few well placed sticks of dynamite he constructed what is now Chandor Gardens. Chandor Gardens Douglas Chandor was formerly known as a portrait artist. Some of his most famous paintings are of the Roosevelts and Winston Churchill. His last finished painting was of Queen Elizabeth which he completed after her father, George VI's death in February 1952 and in preparation of her coronation on June 2, 1953. Douglas Chandor did not live to see the coronation and died in January 1953. Link While the gardens are currently not as colorful as the spring and summer months, there are still many hidden gems and fountains viewed from the winding pathways. Many of the structures have an Asian theme such as the Moon Gate which symbolizes perfection. Chandor Gardens


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Saturday, May 8, 2010
Rick's Ribs
We like to get pork spare ribs and have the butcher cut them in half lengthwise, but baby backs will work also. Remove the membrane from them and coat them with the following dry rub:
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp dried mustard
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Place coated ribs on a cookie sheet, cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Let the ribs sit out about 30 minutes before grilling. Grill 10 minutes per side on medium-high heat, being careful not to burn. Turn grill down to medium-low heat and grill indirectly for about 1 hour. Baste with favorite barbecue sauce 2 or 3 times during last 20 minutes.
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The Husband is still away from home and I am watching The Nanny now. We were supposed to go to the orphanage tonight (after many moons) but Alan has been puking the whole of today (and in between meetings). Sad or not, sad or not??? *sigh* is it (a) the second hand smoke? (b) the lack of breakfast and late lunches or (c) he is pregnant?
I had baked a banana n cream cheese cake last night for the kids but decided to give half to Hayden and family and a quarter to Noriko (my new Jap friend from upstairs).


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The Wii U is a big upgrade specs wise over its predecessor the Wii, but in terms of sales it is likely to be something of a lemon. Nintendo has made some strange decisions concerning the Wii U, and while only time will tell whether they pay off, early signs seem to indicate that the console could end up being a massive drag on the company's profits.
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Inmates in New Zealand prisons are putting their skills to good use this Christmas.
Corrections national commissioner Rachel Leota says many prisoners use their time to gain valuable skills and gain qualifications to help find employment after they are released, and some have been producing goods for Christmas distribution in the community.
"It is an important step in their rehabilitation and reintegration that prisoners can connect with their communities, and they gain a huge sense of self-worth and pride in being able to provide goods for families in need," she said.
At Spring Hill Corrections Facility, men have built living garden walls for the Moko Club Child Care and Education Centre in Huntly, as well as a miniature wharenui - or shared meeting house - to help children learn the correct tikanga, or Māori customs.
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Prisoners at the Waikato jail have also learnt to crochet and made blankets, bonnets and booties for Plunket.
At Otago Corrections Facility, prisoners made more than 100 toys for the Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree Christmas programme and put together gifts for children in hospital.
Auckland's prison, meanwhile, is also involved with Angel Tree Christmas, with prisoners refurbishing children's bikes for donation.
They have also restored bikes for agencies such as Prisoner's Aid and Rehabilitation Society and Oranga Tamariki.
Men at Whanganui Prison have made toys for children in hospital while at the same time working towards a NZQA National Certificate in Furniture.
Whanganui Prison's industry manager Dawn Benefield says it's been a great project for prisoners to work on - a chance to contribute and a test of their skills.
"Many of the prisoners have children of their own so they know what Christmas means to kids," she said.


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Saturday, April 18, 2009
Ct Chimpanzee Owner Speaks Out, Sandra Herold
"15-year-old chimp named Travis, wrestled with the animal after it inexplicably attacked and mauled her friend Charla Nash. Herold told Fox 5's Lisa Evers that she is living a double nightmare of having lost her pet and companion, Travis, and feeling terribly about what happened to her friend, Charla, who is fighting for her life."
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Swedish furniture giant Ikea is involved in plans for a Liverpool budget hotel near the site of a stalled multi-million pound development.
The company – famous for its meatballs and flat pack furniture – announced last year a firm within its property section was working with Mariott International to launch a new global brand called Moxy Hotels.
Mariott told the Sunday ECHO this week that a "Moxy Hotel on Cropper Street in Liverpool is in the pipeline".
The group was keeping tight lipped as to how far advanced these plans were or where on the road the hotel would be.
But Cropper Street is at the heart of the stalled £160m Central Village development, near Liverpool Central station, for which two planning applications were submitted last week.
The first is for the former Lewis's department store and involves changing the details of plans given approval in 2008.
The proposal, put forward by Lewis' Liverpool LLP, states that this will include partly knocking down the rear of the building and building "a new pedestrian plaza level" across Cropper Street linking into the Central Village redevelopment scheme.
It says: "The building will incorporate a combination of uses to include one or more of the following: retail, financial and professional services, restaurant and cafe, drinking establishments, hot food take-away, office, hotel, casino and live music venue and nightclub."
A second application involves the grade II-listed Watson building next to Lewis' and the former Rapid paint shop on Renshaw Street.
Central Regeneration, a venture between Altrincham-based Mere- park and Irish developers Bally- more, has applied to construct an eight-story extension to the Watson Building "in connection with its conversion to office use, including provision of basement car parking and ground floor retail units".
Exact details of what the plans involve for both applications will be available in the coming weeks once they have been received by Liverpool council's planning team. A spokeswoman for Mariott International said: "We hope to develop a Moxy Hotel on Cropper Street but unfortunately cannot confirm details just yet."
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Over the course of its six decades plus existence, the choir known as The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices has left an indelible mark on popular musicians and culture. Though the choir became famous after the English independent record label 4AD reissued a pair of anthology albums in 1986 and 1988 with the title "Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares", their recordings date back as far as 1957. 4AD founder Ivo Watts-Russell had been introduced to the choir via a third or fourth generation cassette lent to him by Peter Murphy, singer from the band Bauhaus, who himself had been entranced by the music. Simultaneously ancient and post-modern, the sound of The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices reminds us that the human voice is the most powerful, versatile instrument ever created. Unadorned and transcending both cultural and language barriers, the ensemble's performances provide one of the most unique and compelling experiences in music: not only did the choir win a Grammy for Best Traditional Recording in 1988 with its second 4AD release, but it had already been included on the gold record that was put on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977 in search of extra-terrestrial life as one of the remarkable cultural heritages of mankind. The choir has subsequently worked with or been sampled by artists as diverse as Kate Bush, VAST and Drake.
'Pora Sotunda' is the first release of new material by the choir written in over 20 years and features another outstanding singer, Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance, rendering this single a unique joint recording of some of the most extraordinary vocalists of the present day.
The single is released in a limited edition 7″ vinyl format only, and is sure to become a sought after collector's item. It precedes the release of a forthcoming The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices album scheduled for early 2018.
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Anyone interested in learning how to safely use and maintain a handgun or for those who wish to obtain a CCW, this course is for you.
The Pistol 101 Course (Basic Pistol Training) introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Through this 5 hour course (average) students will learn to:
1. Apply Safe Gun handling practices and handle a pistol in a safe manner.
2. Identify the principal parts of a pistol and the types of pistol actions and demonstrate how they function.
3. Identify the components of pistol cartridges, state the major types of cartridge malfunctions and store ammunition properly.
4. Demonstrate the one and two-handed standing position with a pistol and adopt the fundamentals necessary to shoot accurately and safely.
5. Score a target using paper targets.
6. Apply a set of guidelines to assist in selecting and purchasing a pistol.
7. Clean and maintain pistols to keep them in good condition and proper working order.
Students will receive a certificate upon completion of the course, test and live fire range qualification.
Students will need their own handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition. There are no additional Range fees for students during this course. Handgun rentals and ammunition are available at American Patriot Guns And Ammo.
For information please contact American Patriot Guns And Ammo (912)222-6377 or E-mail us at email@example.com
When? TBA
Where? American Patriot Range & Gun Club; 2526 Boots Harrison Rd, Hortense/Brunswick, GA 31543
Cost? $85 Members / $115 - Non-Members


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Well, I have been spectacularly bad about blogging! I didn't realize that it had been well over a month since I updated. Time to dust off my communication skills and get back into the habit of regular updates.
So. Hello! I hope I still have readers out there someplace.
I've been quite busy while I've been quiet. The troupes were invited up to Mijana's in Tempe again, which required learning a lot of new choreos, developing a new solo, and sewing a new bra. There was lots and lots of practicing, of course.
Then I had laryngitis for the first time in my life, which was not fun. I had to text or IM my husband any time I wanted to talk to him, and I had to forgo all dance classes and troupe practices due to being contagious.
Then I went on vacation to Seattle, which was absolutely fun! I had never been to the Pacific Northwest before, so it was very exciting to see a new-to-me part of the world, and of course it was great to get away from Tucson's August heat and enjoy perfect weather in Washington. We chose Seattle because Dead Can Dance and Niyaz were both on tour and happened to have concerts there on the same weekend. What an epic experience! I cannot even begin to describe how amazing it was to hear some of my favorite singers live. We had front row seats for Niyaz, but it didn't matter for me because I spent most of the show dancing in the aisle. That evening was made particularly perfect by meeting up with a FB (now real life) friend and her SO for Persian food before hand and staying up late talking afterwards.
An unexpected bonus to our trip was that Tempest, a dancer who I really admire, had just recently moved to Seattle! I didn't get to attend her class because it was the night I got into town, but she did invite me to a world dance festival in Bothell (which I decided was pronounced Bot-hell), where I got to see her dance to live music by Nathaniel Johnstone. Awesome! We got to hang out and talk with them, and they are really nice people. Hopefully they'll bring their workshops to AZ soon! I saw a lot of other belly dancers and a bit of flamenco as well, and did a little shopping too (NEW BELT!). The Seattle-area dance community seemed well-rounded and everyone I encountered was friendly (actually, that goes for non-dance people too. I suspect there is something in the water there that makes people extra-nice).
Now I am back home, catching back up on all I missed. Tomorrow there are new classes to take, and a belly dance baby shower to attend (and dance at!), and then it's back into the swing of Monday rehearsal and after-practice drinks with the girls. I love my life.


text: Sweet Little Valentines.... By Tanya R Ng / 07 February 2018 Today, I'm sharing a cute little pre Valentine's day party I threw for Camden and Bella! We ate cupcakes and cookies, drank hot cocoa and made our Valentine's for their friends. I purchased a table runner and place mats from the Target dollar section and these envelopes on the back of their chairs I purchased Continue reading Sweet Valentine's Party... By Tanya R Ng / 27 January 2017 Today, I'm sharing a sweet little Valentine's Party we had earlier this week. It was packed full of sweets, hearts and so much love. Camden and Bella were so excited to eat the cookies that they helped bake, drink some white hot chocolate topped with a huge pink homemade marshmallow and open some sweet little Continue reading Page 1 of 1


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Beach House Escape (Big Escape Games) Game
On a warm and sunny summer day you make up your mind and phone your favourite hotel located on the seaside of your country because you would like to go on a short holiday and reserve a room for yourself. Luckily, the receptionist says that they have vacant rooms, so you book one and pack up your stuff for the holiday. When you arrive at the appointed location, you check-in to get your keys, but something goes wrong when you visit the seaside and you get lost. Let's make it through in the beginning of a brand new Big Escape Games series, the Beach House Escape! Bring it on!This game is from Big Escape Games.
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Originally uploaded by jasoba fett.
Several Folks have inquired about CAE album art, music files, etc.
Ask and ye shall receive...
Low bandwidth, sorry...and not the full album House of Provenance (Some are From Noise Art Patron, still unfinished):
Public Enemy No. 1 - Public Enemy (Black Keys mash-up) - Rough mix...probably not finished yet...
Remo Williams vs. the Empire Index
Rocky Bush Machine - My protest song; submitted to a Iraq War Protest Downbeat label project last year. They, unfortunately didn't have the funds to put out the album.
Wait and See Revolution - Okay, who gets loaded, hops on a buddy's busted-ass Geminis, digs through their crates, and combines Captain Beefheart, The Astronauts, and Tom Waits with a stock beat? And who goes home and adds a Black Panther oral history sample?
Bibliosonic - Again, who loops Enya, Library of Congress Lomax Collection samples? The dophin sound from Star Trek IV? a harpsicord? Hmmm...Only a librarian named BallKap :)


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The most unforgivable experience is the time babysitting at UK. I went for vacation at UK and stayed at my cousin place. My cousin working (Work & Travel) with a nice young British couple with two adorable children and we living in the small hosue beside the couple's house (actually part of it).
*Names used are not real name*
I helped my cousin to take care the two kids, when I first time met Shirley (3 years old), she was crawling down from staircase. When she saw me, she faster screaming my cousin's name and crawling up back. I didn't know I should laugh or feel sad. LOL On the other hand, Ben (5 years old) staring at me carefully like I was a dangerous figure -.-
After few hours of playing with Ben, we were already like buddies (felt so proud for myself xD), but Shirley still a bit afraid of me -.- Okay go to the reason made this experience so unforgivable was that I was playing with Ben inside an over-ground train. Then, an old British man using his strong British accent asked me.. "Is he your son?" (Ben's mother has Asian bloodline so he also got a bit Asian looks)
I was like...O.O...do I look so that old?? I was just 19!!!! Isn't that Asian always look so young for Caucasian?? Yet I politely replied him I'm not his FATHER!! My cousin couldn't stop laughing =.=
After many days, both of them quite close with me. I almost wanted to cry when I was leaving the house, I guess they did too cause they didn't know not going to see me anymore at that time
=( Miss them so much now, I think they have grown up until I can't recognize them..became pretty girl and handsome boy =)
How I wish I can have chidlren like them =D
|This kid resemble Ben but Ben is more handsome ; p


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After brief shore delays on both days, racers enjoyed spirited matches sailing the one-design J/22s in winds ranging from 8 to 14 knots with a fading ebb tide turning to light flood. Also racing was Nicole Breault, who recently qualified with her team for the USMRC finals by winning the Women's Match Racing Championship in Newport Beach, CA last month. She had this to say about the regatta:
"Shawn (Bennett) and his team are really fast, and they are aggressive when they need to be. I'm sure, like us, they had some tough races where they had to work hard for the win. John Horsch and Bruce Stone are great Bay Area sailors, and Clinton Hayes is assistant coach of the Stanford Sailing Team. Plus, the collegiate teams of Chris Weiss, Pearson Potts and Antoine Screve were scrappy and smart, revealing a solid future for US match racing. The racing was super fun this weekend, and a good tune-up for the finals next month."
This was the third Grade 3 match racing event hosted in 2015 by the St. Francis Yacht Club. With its combination of identical J/22s, consistent winds and professional race management, the Club has attracted teams from around the country as well as top-ranked umpires—including two International Umpires—both of which are key factors in achieving this grading. Sailing photo credits- Chris Ray.
For more St Francis YC J/22 Match Race sailing information


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Another reason not to call men is so you don't catch them in the middle of something-watching a football game, paying bills, entertaining a friend, or even sleeping—when they may not be in the mood to talk to you. Invariably, when you call him, he will get off the phone first or quickly and you might misinterpret his busyness as disinterest. Understandably, you feel empty and nervous for the rest of the day or evening or until you hear from him again. If he leaves a message on your machine to return his call, try not to.
This nervousness might make you call him agzm to ask, "Is everything okay? Only call him back right away if it's a scheduling change regarding an upcoming date or event; not just to chat.
It's Monday and you're talking on the phone with a nice guy you're interested in.
Besides, when you call only once in a while, it becomes special. When he loves you or wants to get in touch with you badly, he won't think you're rude, just busy or hard to get—and men always call again.
Have you ever noticed that the conversation is always better when men call you?
If you are following The Rules religiously, there is no reason to call him.
He should be calling you, and calling you again and again until he pins you down for a date.
I love his "tough love" - because sometimes it's hard to see how much power we actually have, and because so many "gurus" are afraid to say the truth about men and relationships.


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New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD — Not even the return of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could save the woeful Giants' offense.
With Beckham, who made his return from an ankle injury, on a pitch count, the Giants suffered a demoralizing 24-10 loss to the Lions at MetLife Stadium on Monday night. The Giants dropped to 0-2 with a daunting trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on deck.
The Giants' offense has now failed to top 20 points in their past eight games dating back to last season. They have totaled 13 points in the first two games of this season.
The biggest problem is that there isn't just one problem that needs to be addressed. Here's a rundown of some of the biggest problems in Monday's game:
It was completely predictable that the Giants would call a run play and head to the locker room after they got the ball at their 26-yard line with 26 second remaining in the first half. That led to equally predictable boos from a frustrated crowd. But the bigger question is why coach Ben McAdoo didn't call a timeout after the Giants stopped the Lions on third down on the previous drive.
There was more than 1:10 remaining when the Giants stopped Golden Tate to set up a fourth-and-2 at the Giants' 38-yard line. The Lions set up for a 56-yard field goal and then let the clock bleed down to 36 seconds before Matt Prater's kick hit the upright and bounced through. Had McAdoo used one of his three remaining timeouts he could have ensured that the Giants would get the ball back with time to mount a drive.
It was emblematic of McAdoo's overall coaching struggles this season.
Quarterback Eli Manning had his own game management issues. The veteran took a delay of game penalty when the Giants were set to go for it on fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line in the third quarter. The penalty forced the Giants to settle for a 25-yard field goal by Aldrick Rosas to cut the Lions' lead to 17-10.
Left tackle Ereck Flowers continues to be a disaster. He was beat repeatedly by Lions defensive Ziggy Ansah, who finished with three sacks. McAdoo's refusal to give Flowers help from a tight end or running was inexplicable, as his left tackle was torched again and again. Flowers didn't get much help from Manning on one sack, as the quarterback fell to the ground before Ansah even made contact. Manning could have escaped trouble if he simply kept his feet.
One play that summed up the Giants' offensive ineptitude: Trailing 24-10 with 10 minutes remaining, the Giants went for it on fourth-and-3 from their own 48-yard line. Manning hit running back Shane Vereen in the left flat and a favorable spot initially gave the Giants a first down. But the Lions challenged the spot and it was correctly determined that Vereen didn't reach the first down marker. The turnover on downs sealed the Giants' fate.
Manning was often under siege, as usual. But the quarterback had no one but himself to blame for the brutal interception he threw in the second quarter immediately after the Giants gained some momentum with a fumble recovery. Manning's pass was behind an open Evan Engram, deflecting off the hand of the tight end and directly into the arms of Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead. Whitehead's 18-yard return set up a Lions touchdown.


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The sun came out at finally in Paris and it's good.
And for MALAYSIA, hopefully it's a NEW BEGINNING!!!
Yes, IT IS!!
I hope with Anwar's victory in Permatang Pauh, gomen will look seriously into Sabahan plight. Not simply deploy a unit called Special Task Force (STF) to drive out aliens from Sabah, nevertheless this STF are more interested to earn an extra bucks than driving out aliens. We need to Gomen to flush out all those aliens who got their MyKad illegally through connection.
let's pray.
i pray tat all the froggies were washed out in the next election.


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Situation: FileMaker 11 server with about 45 users on a regular basis running on dedicated Windows Server 2008. Fast-Ethernet network.
Problem: Can't modify a field, add or delete, without killing everyone's connection. Coffee cup appears on their PCs. Calculation changes are basically impossible during working hours. I have to make my updates on a database copy and then make the changes at the end of the day with no one connected. Otherwise, the file will be forced shut by FileMaker server and a recovery of the file will be needed.
Is this the way it has to be? It's über frustrating.


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Re: QLIKMARTPatrick Shevlin May 24, 2014 7:20 PM (in response to Senthilkumar Pandian Sivasubramanian)
Try QlikMarket
Re: QLIKMARTRob Wunderlich May 24, 2014 9:52 PM (in response to Senthilkumar Pandian Sivasubramanian)
I don't know of any documentation offhand, but a Qlikmart usually refers to a QVW that contains script that loads the data into a standard QV star schema. The Qlikmart QVW is then loaded with the BINARY script statement by user facing dashboards. This is a re-usability concept. So for example, Salees_DM.qvw contains the script that loads the QVDs, SQL, etc to build a data model for Sales analysis. Then a userr facing QVW "Sales.qvw" would contain the script:
BINARY Sales_DM.qvw;


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I had an interesting conversation the other day. My Welsh class is right after my Irish Dance class, which means nine times out of ten, my hair is up when I go. Or, more accurately, every day besides Halloween, when we weren't actually going to be dancing because everyone was going to be in costume. Since I was going as a witch, I thought I would leave my hair down (which is actually fairly unusual; I'm too vain to cut my hair, but leaving it down gives it opportunity to get frizzy). No one really said much about it, which is what I expected. I mean, I'm used to having long hair. But then, after Welsh, my friend and I were heading to the parking lot when our professor passed us. He stopped, looked at me in surprise, and said, "Do you usually have your hair up?" I guess he just wasn't used to seeing me with long hair. Though I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. Usually it's in a bun, which hides length pretty well. I just thought it was funny he didn't realize I actually had long hair.
Fare thee well, friend!


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REV1 interacts with DNA polymerase ζ and members of the Y-type DNA polymerase family to bypass many types of adducts that block the ability of the replicative DNA polymerases to complete DNA synthesis. This pathway is mutagenic and accounts for many of the mutations induced by cisplatin (DDP). The goal of this study was to determine how changing the expression of hREV1 affects the cytotoxicity and mutagenicity of DDP. The human ovarian carcinoma cell line 2008 was transfected with a hREV1 expression vector and four clones were grown into sublines in which hREV1 mRNA level was increased by 6.3 - 23.4-fold. The increase in mRNA was accompanied by a 2.7 - 6.2-fold increase in hREV1 protein. Compared to the parental cells, the sublines with increased hREV1 expression were 1.3 - 1.8-fold resistant to the cytotoxic effect of DDP, and 2.3 - 5.1-fold hypersensitive to the ability of DDP to generate 6-thioguanine resistant variants in the surviving population. The magnitude of increase in both resistance and mutant frequency correlated well with level of hREV1. The effect of hREV1 expression on the capacity to express a protein from a gene burdened by DDP adducts was assessed by determining the ability of each cell line to express Renilla luciferase from a vector that had been extensively loaded with DDP adducts prior to transfection. By this measure the hREV1-transfected sublines were 1.5 - 1.8-fold better than the parental 2008 cells at managing DDP adducts. These results demonstrate that increasing the abundance of REV1 results in resistance to DDP and a significant elevation in DDP-induced mutagenicity, and that this phenotype is associated with enhanced hREV1-mediated capacity to synthesize a functional protein from a DDP damaged gene. These are effects that are expected to foster the emergence of resistance.
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We can foresee these events in advance from the following signs:
when in a sign we find the conjunction of three or four planets, like Saturn, Jupiter and Mars or Mars and Venus and Saturn and even Mercury and when they are in their own places or triplicities or exaltations and one of two of them are stationary or in heliacal or vespertine rising or when both boreal or austral, or when they change the signs each others so one is the other's domicile.
This is stronger when the Nodes are in signs signifying quakes, like the preceding parts of Taurus, and Pleiades, northern parts of Twins, the starting ones of Cancer, the end of the Scorpio and his third facie and the first facie of Aquarius and the first of Pisces.
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According Ancients it is difficult inquiring about earthquakes and their causes.
It is told that an earthquake is signified by a malefic star in the zodiacal places most proper to sufferings.
Saturn. When transiting in Taurus it produces earthquakes in som places, especially the ones under Taurus. The same Saturn in Gemini, in his boreal parts, in Cancer, in Scorpio: in the third facie of Scorpio if it is in heliacal phase, it signifies the arrival of a Earthquake.
Mars. In Taurus, in the middle of the sign, rouses earthquakes. In Gemini, boreal parts. In Cancer, in heliacl phase in the first facie.
Moon. In Scorpio, in the first facie, sometimes means earthquakes. Generally eclipses of Sun and Moon at IC often produce earthquakes and in the front part of the dodekatemorios of Taurus, with the Pleiades, if there is no benefic planet beholds them, the rear parts of Gemini and the last of Scorpio.
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Following a global bidding process, the Chilean government reported that Chilean based Colbun SA was awarded the rights to build the largest wind farm in Latin America, requiring an investment of nearly $1 billion.
The Ministry of National Assets opened bidding for some 8,000 hectares (19,768 acres) of federal lands in the northern region of Antofagasta in November. Colbun's wind farm will have the capacity to generate 607 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 730,000 homes.
That represents about half the country's current wind capacity of 1,429 megawatts, Energy Minister Andres Rebolledo said in a statement.


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Juan Felipe Herrera Named U.S. Poet Laureate, The First Latino To Hold The Post
WASHINGTON (AP) — A son of migrant farm workers in California, Juan Felipe Herrera will be the next U.S. poet in chief.
The Library of Congress announced Wednesday the appointment of Herrera as the nation's 21st poet laureate for 2015 through 2016, beginning in September. Herrera, 66, whose parents emigrated from Mexico, will be the nation's first Latino poet laureate since the position was created in 1936.
Librarian of Congress James Billington said he sees in Herrera's poems the work of an American original.
Some of the works Herrera said he most enjoyed writing were captured in "Half the World in Light," a book of poems lauded for his experimentation and for documenting his Chicano experience in America.
Herrera was born in 1948 in Fowler, California. His family of migrant workers moved often, at times living in tents and trailers along roads. His father learned English by paying fellow workers pennies to teach him each new word.
Herrera said he is humbled and overwhelmed to be named U.S. poet laureate and to be the first of Latino descent.
The laureate position involves crafting poetry projects and broadening the audience for poetry. The 2013-2014 poet laureate, Natasha Trethewey, launched a series of reports from locations nationwide for a "PBS News Hour" poetry series to explore societal issues.
For his term, Herrera is envisioning a program with the Library of Congress that he calls Casa de Colores — House of Colors — to include people of every color and cultural background. He may host voice ensembles with young people to engage with poetry, perhaps taking a poem by Walt Whitman and then having a group write a poem together to perform in spoken word or with music. Or perhaps the public could contribute to a national writing project by making submissions online.
"Yes, I am the first Latino poet laureate in the United States. But I'm also here for everyone and from everyone. My voice is made by everyone's voices," Herrera said.
At the same time, he said, he also wants to encourage more young Latino students to write and read and benefit from the Library of Congress' resources.
"You know, we speak about understanding each other, having those conversations nationwide — culturally, historically — and yet there's a lot of gaps," he said. "So I want to assist with closing the gap of knowing about and hearing about our Latino communities in terms of literature, in terms of writing.
"And I want our young Latinos and Latinas to write their hearts out and express their hearts out and let us all listen to each other."
Herrera grew up speaking Spanish in his early years and became ashamed to speak at school, so he shut down, he said. But he eventually found his voice through joining choirs in middle school and high school.
Herrera eventually graduated from UCLA, earned graduate degrees at Stanford and the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop, and built a career in teaching.
From 2012 to 2015, Herrera served as poet laureate of California. In March, he retired from teaching creative writing at the University of California, Riverside and is now a visiting professor in ethnic studies at the University of Washington.
Fowler, California, birthplace of poets
Marvin X (1944) and Juan Felipe Herrera (1948)
Fowler, California is a small raisin growing town nine miles south of Fresno in the Central Valley.
Juan Felipe Herrera and Marvin X participated in the BAM Poet's Choir & Arkestra at the Black Arts Movement Conference, University of California, Merced, 2014 (A Kim McMIllan/Marvin X production)
First row: Eugene Redman, Marshall Trammell, Tarika Lewis, Aries Jordan, Zena Allen, Avotcha Back row: Marvin X, Kalamu Chache', Juan Felipe Herrera, Tacuma King, Lakiba Pittman, Askia Toure, Genny Lim, Umar Bin Hassan, Ayodele Nzinga