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Spring has arrived, resplendent in all of its verdant fullness, and the seasonal cornucopia of flower and fragrance overflows. Fat, proud peonies perfume the lambent air, the year's first fresh-picked peas delight the palate, and—as soft night surrenders to day in the battle of the hours—winter's desolate chill is forgotten in the joy of life renewed.
Popcorn Seeds
There's still time (again, in most parts of the country) to tuck some popcorn seeds in an unused corner of the garden, and MOTHER EARTH NEWS has found a merchant who's offering ten different kinds of the explosive kernels! The Crockett Seed Company—which has purchased a mail order seed business formerly owned by that old-time supplier of organic necessities, the Natural Development Company—has varieties ranging from the relatively early Strawberry corn (90 days) and White Hulless type (95 days) to the long-season Tiny Tender Black (120 days). Contact Crockett Send Company and get the popper ready!
Fast Composting
Though instantaneous decomposition may be a bit down the road yet, we've come across some news (reported by R.M. Carleton in the journal of the American Horticultural Society that's pretty exciting. It seems that a new composting system has—in tests—transformed shredded matter comprising weeds, citrus peels, tomatoes, mangoes, melons, a slightly decayed whole chicken, several corrugated cartons, and (!) a pair of woolen trousers into garden-ready compost with the consistency of ground. up, moist tobacco in only eight days! The technique, which was invented by a Canadian, Jack Warrington, employs a "bin" made of felted plastic material that provides excellent control of heat, moisture, and air. The required containers, and a special shredding blade for use on rotary mowers, will be marketed some time this year. MOTHER EARTH NEWS will do her darnedest to rush test results to you.
Drought Preparation
In many parts of the country, last autumn was so dry that, by December, the word "drought" began to be heard. And in January—which had the least rainfall ever recorded during that month in the Northeast—big cities' water supplies had dropped perilously close to the crisis level. Worse still, many meteorologists began predicting that the next two decades—right to the end of the century—would be marked by much less rainfall than normal. For the thousands of gardeners who have been able to rely—without much thought— on nature for ample supplies of moisture, there was a whole new set of problems to face.
Well, with the spring some rainfall came and the water levels in many reservoirs rose. But wise gardeners are aware that the promise of spring sometimes withers in summer's heat, and that precautions against the possibility of a long-lasting dry spell should be taken. MOTHER EARTH NEWS has come up with a five point program that should help your garden make it through all but the worst of droughts.
The first step—although it may be too late for you to take action on it this season—is to increase the water-holding capability (known as field capacity) of your garden itself by incorporating all of the organic matter that you can into the soil.
The second step is to preserve vital moisture by making extensive use of mulch. You'll find a number of good suggestions on mulching in Stu Campbell's The Mulch Book (Garden Way, 1973).
The third step is to make maximum use of the water that does fall. Set rain barrels under your downspouts to harvest the runoff from your roof. Buy a small pump attachment for your 1/4" drill and reclaim the rinse cycle's "gray water" from your washing machine. Certain precautions must be observed when you employ gray water, and there's an excellent discussion of the subject in the Farallones Institute's book The Integral Urban House (Sierra Club Books, 1979).
The fourth step involves insuring that whatever moisture you have available gets to your garden in as efficient a manner as possible. Oscillating sprinklers may be fine in ordinary times, but such devices cause an enormous amount of water to be lost to evaporation. Since your vegetable garden needs an inch of water a week in the summer, you'll conserve the precious liquid best by putting it where it will do the most good: right above the roots. If you hand-water, try using a soaker hose. The Super Soaker sold by Domestic Growers Supply is made of materials recycled from old tires, and it's a good one.
After you've done everything possible to bring what water there is to soil that's well prepared to receive and retain it, there's a fifth step: Plant drought-resistant varieties. Cleopatra broccoli, for example, tolerates dry weather better than any other type, while lochief Hybrid corn is known for its performance under parched conditions.
Apple Cider Book
With the apple trees already past blossoming in many parts of North America, it's time to think ahead to that most refreshing of beverages: apple cider. And Lew Nichols and E.A. Proulx (the authors of "Taming Wild Apples and Wild Berries") have just published an exhaustive study of the subject: Sweet and Hard Cider: Making It, Using It, and Enjoying It . The book covers everything from home orchard care to the making of six different ciders.


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Choir of French seminarians
Dom André Mocquereau, cond.
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Discant DIS 1 / 2 [LP, mono] 1904 Gregorian congress: Plainchant and Speeches recorded in Rome by The Gramophone Company
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Friday, February 14, 2014
I Am the Very Model of an Animation Graduate
Witty, but it would be so much better with a character on screen.
5 comments:
- Christopher Sobieniak said...
It really does need something, they could've made that the whole class exercise alone if they gave students a shot at drawing out their character to time to the piece.
- February 14, 2014 9:21 PM
- Pete Emslie said...
I believe the applicable old adage for this video is "All hat and no cattle". Followed by that equally old adage, "I'm from Missouri..." etc.
- February 15, 2014 12:36 AM
Not particularly funny or witty, and if this is the extent of their storytelling prowess, they'd be better off going back to school.
- February 15, 2014 2:10 PM
- Izak van Langevelde said...
Another applicable adage is "show, don't tell"...
- February 19, 2014 7:52 AM
- JPilot said...
The very model of an Animation Graduate is all talk, no action. At least the film clearly puts the message across. :)
- February 20, 2014 1:28 PM
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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. -The National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) announced the 2009 Team Ethics Award winners and the Georgia College & State University soccer team was listed as a Bronze recipient.
This is the second consecutive ethics honor for the program, as the Bobcats received the silver award last year. Georgia College was the only Peach Belt Conference (PBC) team to get this year's Ethics Award and was among just a handful of schools in the Southeast Region as well.
"We are very proud of the team for earning this recognition in back to back years, while winning is important to us and the program, we set goals to represent the school well on and off the field," said head coach Juan Pablo Favero. "This is an award which reflects positively on the team, the department and Georgia College."
Sixty-eight teams received either the Gold, Silver or Bronze version of the Team Ethics Award, which recognizes teams that exhibit fair play, sporting behavior and adherence to the Laws of the Game, as reflected by the number of yellow caution cards or red ejection cards they are shown by referees throughout the season. Bronze winners were only allowed a maximum of 10 yellow cards and no red cards.
Despite a difficult schedule, this was the third-straight double-digit win season for the Bobcats at 10-6-5. Georgia College continues to be one of the top teams in the conference, suffering just one loss in PBC play, and landing six players to the All-PBC teams this season, more than any other school. The Bobcats also took the most positions on the PBC All-Academic Team, getting nine players on that list. The 2009 campaign also saw goalkeeper Mary Rob Plunkett (Augusta, Ga.) named the program's first All-American.
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Luxembourg, 7 June 2012
Danube Strategy: Transport ministers to cooperate on navigability
On the initiative of the Commission, the transport ministers of the riparian states of the Danube met for the first time today in Luxembourg and agreed on a declaration setting out a number of commitments to avoid a repeat of last autumn's navigation standstills on the river. The declaration reasserts existing obligations to maintain the fairway to a good standard and undertakes measures to tackle problems like low water or ice. The ministers of Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Moldova, Romania and Slovakia signed the declaration, while Serbia and BiH have sent letters of support for the declaration. Hungary has not yet signed the declaration. The ministers agreed to meet again, and to co-ordinate actions through the structures of the Danube Strategy and the Trans-European Transport Network Coordinator for Inland Waterways.
Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas said: "Last year's navigation blockages caused more than €6 million worth of losses. Interruptions to shipping on the Danube can be avoided by better maintenance, better communication and better monitoring. Today's declaration is an excellent step forward. We look forward to Hungary adding its signature in due course."
Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn added: "The Danube is a vital artery through the region, with the potential to help boost jobs and growth. Predictable conditions for shipping are essential to build confidence in this competitive and environmentally friendly form of transport. The agreement reached so far shows the added value of the Danube Strategy. I hope to meet the Hungarian infrastructure minister later this month to discuss Hungary's outstanding concerns."
In September and October 2011, navigation on the Danube came to a complete standstill due to low water levels on the lower Danube for the more than 38 days. Similar problems occurred in November 2011 on the Hungarian, Serbian and Bulgarian section of the Danube. Apart from the losses incurred by the navigation companies, these standstills undermined trust in Danube navigation as a reliable and cost-effective mode of transport, risking a shift of freight to less environmentally friendly modes of transport.
The signatories to the Belgrade Convention and those who have ratified the European Agreement on Main Inland Waterways of International Importance (AGN) commit to maintaining good navigation status through the joint declaration. They will put in place by next year national and cross border co-ordination procedures to respond to extraordinary conditions and re-establish optimum and safe navigation conditions. They will also ensure continuous communication on the fairway situation; monitor implementation and report regularly, meeting once a year or as necessary to follow up.
Inland navigation is the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly mode of transport. The EU Strategy for the Danube Region1 aims to exploit the full potential of the Danube navigation by removing obstacles to navigability and to increase transport volumes on the Danube River by 20% by 2020. The Danube is also an integral part of the Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T)2.
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DERBY, Conn. – Following the Head of the Housatonic Regatta on Saturday, the Yale heavyweight and women's crew teams dedicated two boats to their respective alumni that competed at the 2012 Olympic Games in London this summer.
The heavyweight crew team dedicated its boat to Charlie Cole '07, who won a bronze medal as three-seat of the U.S. men's coxless four. The boat is a coxed four made by Hudson, a Canadian manufacturer of rowing shells.
The Yale women dedicated their boat to all four of their Olympians from London 2012. Ashley Brzozowicz '04, Tess Gerrand '10, Jamie Redman '08 and Taylor Ritzel '10 were all on hand to christen the shell that bears all of their names.
Ritzel '10 became the first Yalie since 1984 to win a gold medal when she helped the United States eight to victory in the women's rowing final. Ritzel's crew edged a Canadian eight that featured Brzozowicz, who earned a silver medal. Gerrand, sitting in the Australian eight, finished sixth in the final, while Redman served as a spare for the United States.
The women's team boat is a Vespoli eight, manufactured right in New Haven by Vespoli USA, Inc., a company founded by former Yale heavyweight coach Mike Vespoli.
After the dedication on the dock, a reception was held in the trophy room of Gilder Boathouse. Ellen Jones Nordell '88, one of the vice presidents of the Yale Crew Association, introduced women's head coach Will Porter and heavyweight head coach Steve Gladstone, who in turn introduced the athletes. Athletic Director Tom Beckett was also present to say a few words, highlighting that of the nearly 200 Yalies that have competed at the Olympics, more than 50 of them competed as rowers and won 20 gold medals. Ritzel's gold medal becomes the 21st.
The dedication of these two shells follows closely on the dedication of two heavyweight Filippi coxless fours in September. That acquisition was made possible by a reunion gift from the Class of 2002. One boat was named in honor of their freshman coach Justin Moore, the other in honor of Jamie Snider, their assistant varsity coach and now assistant coach for the Yale women. The christening took place Sept. 8th on Old Campus.
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With the Boy Scouts of America entangled in a furor over its ban on gays, lesser-known youth organizations across the ideological spectrum see an opportunity. They wonder if the turmoil might prompt some families to give them a closer look as options for their boys.
NEW YORK (AP) ? With the Boy Scouts of America entangled in a furor over its ban on gays, lesser-known youth organizations across the ideological spectrum see an opportunity. They wonder if the turmoil might prompt some families to give them a closer look as options for their boys.
They range from Bible-based programs run by conservative religious organizations to coed, inclusive groups, including one founded on the basis of pagan beliefs.
None of the groups has the size or iconic status of the BSA, though some have been around for many decades.
Leaders of several of the groups, in public statements and interviews with The Associated Press, made clear they are following the Boy Scouts' predicament with interest and pondering possible ramifications for their own prospects ? though not seeking to profit from "someone else's misfortune," as one leader said.
The BSA, founded in 1910 and now serving about 2.66 million boys, is deliberating a possible shift in its long-standing policy of excluding gays as youth members or adult leaders.
In May, the BSA's 1,400-member National Council is expected to consider a proposal to ease the ban by allowing sponsors of local Scout units to decide for themselves whether to admit gays. Gay-rights groups say the plan is inadequate, and that no units should be allowed to discriminate, while some conservative religious leaders and advocacy groups want the ban to stay in place nationwide.
As a result, there has been consternation on both the left and right of the Scouting community, and warnings of possible defections depending on what decision is made in May.
For families that do seek an alternative to the Boy Scouts, here are some of the options:
?The Southern Baptist Convention's Royal Ambassadors http://bit.ly/y1p6ck
Founded in 1908, this is a program run by Southern Baptist churches for boys in first through sixth grade.
The SBC's Women's Missionary Union, which oversees the program, estimates that it has about 6,300 adult leaders and 31,000 youth members. Its curriculum shares many features with the Boy Scouts ? including camping trips and model race-car competitions ? but it also stresses a goal of providing boys with "godly characteristics" and a "biblical worldview."
Of the major religious denominations which sponsor large numbers of Boy Scout units, the Southern Baptists have been among the most outspoken in urging the BSA to keep the ban on gays.
The SBC's official news agency, Baptist Press, recently reported that the Royal Ambassador program might spread to more Southern Baptist churches if the BSA's ban is lifted.
The article quoted Don Hinkle, editor of the Missouri Baptist Convention's newspaper, as reminiscing fondly about his boyhood experience with the Royal Ambassadors.
"Perhaps in these sad, self-destructing days for the Boy Scouts of America, God will use RAs in a new and powerful way to bring honor and glory to Him," Hinkle told Baptist Press.
In addition to the Royal Ambassadors, the SBC also oversees the Challengers, a program for boys aged 12-17.


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Miami Heat
Eva Longoria taunt shut down by Miami Heat
Somebody brought Heat fans the heads of Eva Longoria for Sunday's Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Then, security collected those heads after a few minutes.
The reason for Longoria's head on a stick? A potential distraction for San Antonio star point guard and Longoria ex-husband Tony Parker when he got to the free-throw line. Memphis fans carried the oversized Longoria heads during their team's Western Conference final loss to San Antonio.
Though some members of the Heat Xtreme Team pep squad helped distribute the Parker-targeted props Sunday, the Heat said this wasn't a team production at all.
Heat spokesman Tim Donovan said: "Someone who paid to go attend the game [at AmericanAirlines Arena] brought them and were handing them out. He asked members of the Xtreme Team to hand them out, which they did. Until we saw what was going on, then we stopped it. We said, 'No, we're not doing this.' "
Longoria, a former star of a daytime soap opera ( The Young and the Restless) and nighttime soap ( Desperate Housewives), found her life transformed into a public soap opera. As she divorced Parker in 2010 after three years of marriage, the media learned that one of Parker's paramours was teammate Brent Barry's soon-to-be ex-wife.
Still, the Corpus Christi, Texas, native and Texas A&M-Kingsville graduate clung to her Spurs' fandom. On Thursday, Longoria tweeted "Go, Spurs, go! I say Spurs in 5!!!"
That night, Parker took apart the Heat with a game-high 21 points and six assists while committing zero turnovers. Parker sealed the game by dribbling like a slalom skier around almost the entire Heat team, nearly losing the ball several times, skidding to the floor then popping up under Heat star LeBron James to hit a bank shot as the shot clock expired.
During the 2006 NBA Finals, radio station 790 The Ticket distributed oversized David Hasselhoff heads for taunting Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki. Hasselhoff, best known in the United States for starring in Knight Rider and Baywatch, sang his way up the charts in Germany with a song that Nowitzki said he hummed to himself in pressure situations.
Obviously, the Heat figured it's one thing to poke fun at an opponent's choice of singer. It's another to use an opponent's ex-wife to poke fun at him.


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We're calling out to all our members and fans to join us in a discussion for the future direction of Slow Food Cincinnati chapter. We, as a chapter, are undergoing reorganization and we want to hear from you on how we can keep SFC alive. Tell us what types of events you want to have for 2011 and what you want to gain from Slow Food Cincinnati chapter. And finally, for those that want to volunteer your time with the organization, this is for you. Some of the areas where volunteering opportunities are available: Communications (blog, website, emails) and Outreach (start contacting restaurants/farmers, get their support), Finance (bookkeeping, budget, treasurer) and Event Planning.
The meeting will be at Park + Vine on Saturday February 26th at 10 AM.
We look forward to seeing you there,
The Slow Food Cincinnati Board
Matt, Krishna, Laura, and Sarah


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The following properties in Marlboro County have been listed in the National Register as historic sites or districts. From each site is a link to the original nomination in Adobe PDF format.
Note: most National Register properties are privately owned and are not open to the public. The privacy of owners should be respected. Not all properties retain the same integrity as when originally documented and listed in the National Register due to changes and modifications over time.
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Landowner of the Year 2007 - John Miller
Ellis County rancher John Miller is a steward of the land -
so much so that he recently received the Oklahoma Department of
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At its June meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission presented the award to Miller and recognized his efforts to manage his working cattle ranch for both cattle and wildlife as well as provide recreation for youth and adults alike.
"I think rangeland can and should be managed for cattle and wildlife at the same time,"
Miller said. Miller's father brought his family to the western Oklahoma ranch in 1959 from south Texas, and since then land management has been a priority.
Mike Sams, senior wildlife biologist for the Wildlife Department, said Miller's cattle grazing management strategy is the most important part of his success as a land manager. Sams added that, although managing for sound grazing is often difficult for landowners, doing it yields benefits for wildlife.
Along with sound grazing strategies, Miller's land management also includes prescribed burning, planting 500 acres of rye and vetch annually and removing cedars from underneath prime turkey roosting trees.
Miller said proper management combined with the natural habits of wildlife can lead to a balanced, sustained land.
"People need to remember that cattle are grazers, deer are browsers and birds eat insects and seeds," Miller said, "and that in a carefully managed setting, they coexist well and are essential in helping each others' habitats."
According to Sams, Miller has demonstrated a passion for sharing his outdoor heritage with others.
"What makes him stand out is his dedication to youth in fostering an interest in hunting," Sams said.
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Though Miller spends time teaching youth about the outdoors, he also has learned a few things for himself since beginning to use the youth hunts to help manage his property.
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The Wildlife Department has been recognizing landowners with the Oklahoma Landowner of the Year Award since 1989.


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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Officials say the offices of two Virginia congressmen received letters with a suspicious powder inside, though the material does not appear to be hazardous.
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In Chesapeake, Rep. Randy Forbes' office also reported receiving a letter containing a powdery substance. Capt. Scott Saunders of the Chesapeake Fire Department told WTKR-TV that the material appeared to be wax residue from the envelope seal.
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Front Double 2.09m x 1.80m / 1.21m / 6' 10" x 5' 11" / 4' 0"
Rear Double 2.02m x 1.63m / 6' 8" x 5' 4"
Rear Offside Single 1.63m x 0.69m / 5' 4" x 2' 3"
Rear Nearside Single 1.73m x 0.69m / 5' 8" x 2' 3"
Drop Down Bed 1.96m x 1.33m / 6' 5" x 4' 4"
6 Berths
6 Seats
⦁ Length: 8.11m
⦁ Width: 2.38m
Weight (MTPLM): 4250kg
The classic Bessacarr has been completely redesigned to simply stunning effect. With new Black metallic cab and complementary Black Edition graphics, distinctive streamlined low profile and lavish interior, this true icon of luxury and high performance has been elevated to an even higher standard.
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⦁ Front bumper finished in body colour
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⦁ Fiat Euro 6 130bhp, 2.3 litre engine
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⦁ Bronze dashboard trims
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⦁ New steering wheel controls including volume control and phone compatibility
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⦁ Concertina windscreen blind and side window blinds
⦁ Cab carpet (removable)
⦁ Captains chairs with twin armrests and integrated headrest
⦁ Driver and passenger seats with:
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⦁ Fully upholstered covers
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⦁ EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
⦁ Immobiliser with rolling code
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⦁ Key fob operated remote central locking of cab doors and entrance door
⦁ Electrically operated and tinted cab windows
⦁ Electrically adjusted and heated wing mirrors fitted with direction indicators
⦁ Headlamp height adjustment
⦁ Adjustable steering wheel position
⦁ LED swan neck reading lights
⦁ Central cup holder with slot for full width tablet and wall pocket for smart phone with USB port for charging
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Body and Exterior Equipment
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⦁ Distinctive streamlined low profile
⦁ SMART construction
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⦁ 'Sandwich' floor construction with GRP outer skin, ply upper and high rigidity Styrofoam core (70mm in 512, 524, 542, 560, 562; 44mm in 574, 584, 596, 597, 599)
⦁ 31mm 'sandwich' construction hail resistant exterior GRP roof, fully bonded for extra strength and flatness, and GRP inner skin
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⦁ 32mm 'sandwich' front roof with HD polystyrene insulation core, interior polypropylene honeycomb board and GRP exterior (integrated models only)
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⦁ New pull out under-floor pannier locker for water hose and electric cable reels
⦁ New large service doors on 596, 597, 599
⦁ Exterior access doors for easier storage under seats/bed (512, 524, 542, 560, 562, 574, 584)
⦁ Large exterior 'ski locker' access door (524)
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⦁ Seitz flush fitting, double glazed, tinted acrylic windows with night latch ventilation
⦁ New stylish 16" alloy wheels
⦁ Styled front marker lights
⦁ LED side marker lights
⦁ Exclusive LED rear light clusters
⦁ Low energy LED exterior awning light
⦁ Reversing camera*
⦁ High-level brake light
⦁ Provision for 2 x 13kg gas bottles (2 x 7kg in 524) with fitted butane/propane regulator and propane hose
⦁ Spare wheel (Fix & Go kit on 596)
⦁ Recessed full length roll out Thule 4900 awning
⦁ Heavy duty rear chassis members ready for optional towbar
⦁ Bike rack fixing rails fitted to the rear
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⦁ New 'Silverado' soft furnishing scheme
⦁ Scatter cushions
⦁ Upholstered map/wall pocket
⦁ 'Aralie Sen' woodgrain with contemporary colouring
⦁ Oyster Grey curved upper locker doors with gloss 'Aralie Sen' accents
⦁ Soft fabric wrapped edged furniture moulds for seating
⦁ New shoe locker (560, 574, 584, 597, 599)
⦁ Chrome handles with push-button locks on overhead locker doors
⦁ Swift Group spaceframe locker construction
⦁ Ergonomically shaped rear travelling seats in 524, 560, 574, 584, 596, 597, 599 with safety frame supports
⦁ New sculpted seat cushions for improved comfort and durability
⦁ Lap and diagonal seat belts on all designated passenger seats
⦁ Exclusive 'Duvalay Duvalite' fixed bed mattress with lightweight memory fibre technology - hypoallergenic, excellent pressure relief, dustmite resistant and 100% recyclable
⦁ Bed mattresses and lounge bench seat cushions supported by beech slats for extra comfort
⦁ New multi-height adjustable manual drop down beds with low drop level to seats (524, 596)
⦁ Locker storage under drop down bed on 524 & 596
⦁ Wardrobe lighting
⦁ Lounge seat and bed tops with gas spring hinge supports for easy access
⦁ Seat backrest ventilation boards
⦁ Dedicated storage locations for all tables
⦁ Travel lock for TV brackets where fitted
⦁ Black branded speakers
⦁ Pleated cassette blinds with flyscreens on all windows
⦁ Concertina action door flyscreen
⦁ New chrome entrance doorway grab-handle with LED lights (not lit on 524, 562 & 596)
⦁ Midi-Heki skylight with flynet and adjustable blind (except 512, 524, 542 & 560)
⦁ 400x400 clear roof light with pleated flyscreen and blind
⦁ Sectioned removable carpets for flexibility
⦁ 'French Oak' effect, high impact, scratch resistant floor lino
⦁ Removable stepwell mat
⦁ Smoke alarm
⦁ Carbon monoxide alarm
⦁ Dometic 8-Series, 96 or 112 litre *Automatic* energy selection fridge with removable freezer compartment (512, 542 & 562)
⦁ New large Dometic slimline fridge, 138 litre (524, 560, 574, 584, 596, 597 & 599)
⦁ Exclusive Dometic CU600 oven, designed for motorhome use with separate grill and dual fuel hob with 800W electric hot plate, electronic ignition and flame failure protection
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⦁ Omnivent, three speed, two way roof fan (except 524)
⦁ New innovative Fenix NTM® kitchen worktops (resistant to scratches, enhanced anti-bacterial properties and easy to clean)
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⦁ Stainless steel kitchen sink
⦁ Removable drainer and food grade nylon chopping board nestle together for easy storage in dedicated location
⦁ Vector chrome effect kitchen mixer tap
⦁ Acrylic splashback with LED lighting
⦁ Fully lined separate shower cubicle
⦁ Ecocamel Orbit shower head with on/off button for a powerful shower that uses less water
⦁ New style 32mm thick entrance door with decorative inlay, domestic style mortice lock and handle
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⦁ New vanity cupboard with built-in washbasin and white paneling
⦁ Vector chrome effect vanity mixer tap
⦁ Bathroom mirror with lighting
⦁ Overhead storage locker
⦁ Thetford C260 cassette toilet with electric flush and 18 litre wheeled tank
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⦁ Truma 'Crash sensing Mono' regulator for en-route use of heating and water heating
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⦁ 68 litre waste water tank with level sensor (60 litre in 562)
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⦁ New en-route heating for underfloor water tanks to keep defrosted
⦁ Pressurised fresh water system with self-priming pump and accumulator
⦁ 12V exterior power point for pump filling of water tank (pump not supplied)
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⦁ New Dometic Freshjet aircon control (dealer fit option)
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⦁ New 'Places of Interest' feature including 'Campsites' from the Camping & Caravanning Club
⦁ New fully sealed, long life, 100 Amp-hour leisure battery under rear seating
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⦁ Over-locker and New under-locker LED ambient lighting
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⦁ Illuminated grab handles in entrance (model specific)
⦁ Adjustable LED cab reading lights
⦁ 100W solar panel (40W on 424)
⦁ Power supply for satellite dish installation
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Free road use
It's free to drive everywhere on Denmark's road network, with two exceptions: the Great Belt Bridge (Storebæltsbro) and Øresund bridge (Øresundsbro).
Europe's longest suspension bridge
The Great Belt Bridge links the islands of Sealand (Sjælland) with Funen (Fyn). It is the longest suspension bridge in Europe and the third-longest suspension bridge in the world. Øresund Bridge is another great feat of engineering and links Denmark to Sweden.
Bridge toll booth payment
Both bridges are open 24/7 and are closed only in extreme weather. You can pay to use the bridges with either cash or card at the bridge toll booths. You are not allowed to cycle over the bridges directly but can take your bike with you on the train across.
Further reading
Find out more about Driving in Denmark.
Search for rental cars in Denmark.


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I just got a pair of reviews for my latest Jack book, FUZZY NAVEL (July 8, 2008), and it got me thinking about something:
Reviews sell books.
I know this for a fact, because I buy books after reading reviews. It doesn't even matter if the book was given a thumbs up or thumbs down. I read reviews for content, not opinion, and reviews alert me to the existence of the types of books I normally buy.
If this works on me, I'm guessing it works on other people. As a counter example, I've never bought a book because I ate a piece of candy with the book cover image glued to the wrapper. Because of this, I don't pass out snacks to potential fans. But I do try to get reviews.
Unfortunately, getting reviewed is becoming harder and harder.
The first reason: Too much competition. There are 200,000 books being released every year, and too little space to review them in. The bestsellers get preferential treatment, leaving the rest of us midlisters to fight for scraps.
The second reason: Too few publications review books. As newspaper circulation dwindles, so does advertising by publishers, which reduces or eliminates the book review pages.
I haven't gotten a lot of print reviews. No big ones like the NYT, ET, or People, and not many by bigger newspapers. My big hometown paper, The Chicago Tribune, has never reviewed me, even though my books are set in Chicago. Though my other two Chicago papers, The Sun-Times and the Daily Herald, have reviewed me, but in both of those cases knowing the reviewer probably had something to do with it.
Genre mags have been good to me, and I've been reviewed in EQMM, The Strand, Mystery Scene, and Crimespree, but they've each missed a few titles.
The trade mags (Booklist, Kirkus, Library Journal, PW) have all reviewed me, but again they've missed a title here and there.
The Internet has been very kind. Lots of book review sites and blogs have mentioned my books, and Amazon.com reviewers continue to post their comments about my oeuvre.
How does a writer get reviews?
Usually a publicist, either in-house or independent, sends out galleys or ARCs to reviewers along with a brief letter and perhaps a press release. Reviewers can receive over a hundred books a week, even though they only have space in their column to review six books.
Sometimes an author will send books directly to reviewers, and this personal touch may improve their chances. But it's expensive, time consuming, and there is still no guarantee you'll be reviewed.
A good way to get reviewed is to already be a bestseller. Then reviewers will seek out the book, because they know their readers are anxious to hear it. But even then, some reviewers might pass on reviewing the latest Patricia Cornwell if given the chance, and might embrace a smaller author whose book they adored.
Since competition for print reviews is so stiff, many authors are concentrating on the Internet. The World Wide Web has the advantage of being Googleable forever, which can lead people to your book for years after it's been published. But most of the review sites are small, getting very few hits. While it may be great that you're reviewed on 100 blogs, you have to consider the cost-effectiveness of it. Sending out 100 ARCs will cost about $500 (double if you have to pay for your own ACRs), and you may only be reaching an audience of 50,000 people total. Two million people read the Tribune, and it only cost you $5 to send the ARC.
I've seen authors offer free copies of books to Amazon reviewers, which seems silly considering the very small number of books Amazon actually sells.
I've also seen authors give free books to bloggers, which is a somewhat better prospect, but even then you have to consider cost-effectiveness.
It's a dismal situation.
Writers and publishers spend big money on ads and fancy multimedia websites, with unspectacular results.
They spend big money on galleys and ARCs, even though the overwhelming majority of them don't lead to reviews.
More and more books are being released, with less and less print venues to review them in, and Interent reviews are probably not cost-effective to procure.
So what's the answer? Here are a few:
1. Buy reviews. I'm not talking about paying a reviewer. I'm talking about getting a more famous peer to review your book, then using that as the basis for print ads. If your publisher has an advertising budget, it's a much better use of their money if they run 200 words about your latest, reviewed by a known writer, than the standard book cover/author photo/blurb.
2. Schmooze. Reviewers are people. Meet them. Be nice to them. Chances are they'll remember you, and you'll have a better shot at being reviewed than the thousands of authors they don't know.
3. Give away ebooks. While mailing out review copies to people with small blogs probably isn't cost effective, you can email them a pdf file of your latest for free. You'll have to clear this with your publisher first. Remind them how much they spend on galleys.
4. Become a reviewer. Many of us have blogs and MySpace pages. There is also Shelfari, Twitter, GoodReads, Amazon, BN.com, and many others. Review your fellow authors in as many places as possible.
What are some other good places to post reviews? I want to hear them. By the end of the week I'd like to have a semi-comprehensive list of all the major places fans can review books. Then I'll repost this blog entry with the list at the bottom, to the service of all writerdom.
In the meantime, I humbly ask you to review my books in as many places as humanly possible.
Yes, I'm serious. Review my books. Right now.
Monday, May 19, 2008
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A deadly garment-factory blaze that killed at least 112 workers in Bangladesh was the work of saboteurs, said government officials on Wednesday as protestors took to the streets of the Dhaka suburb for the third day. Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, the South Asian country's interior minister, said that a preliminary inquiry indicated that the Tazreen Fashions fire—Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster—was the result of arson. Police have arrested two people who were caught on closed-circuit TV footage trying to set fire to stockpiles of material in another factory, as well as three factory managers suspected of locking exit doors to prevent workers from leaving.
PREVIOUSLY ON ECOUTERRE: Bangladesh Garment-Factory Fire Claims 112 Lives Because of Safety Issues
The blaze has thrown a spotlight on Western brands and retailers that source clothes from Bangladesh, where wages can be as low as $37 a month for garment workers. As the world's second-largest clothes exporter after China, garments make up 80 percent of Bangladesh's $24 billion annual exports. Labor rights groups have repeatedly called upon U.S. and U.K. clothing firms to sign on to a workplace-safety program in the country, where standards are notoriously lax.
Brands that used the factory included Walmart's Faded Glory, Disney, Sears, Li & Fung, and Enyce.
Brands that used the factory included Walmart's Faded Glory, Disney, Sears, Li & Fung, and Enyce.
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, said that a supplier had subcontracted Tazreen without its knowledge or authorization. One of the most senior figures in Bangladesh's garment industry, however, isn't completely sold on the company's claim.
"I won't believe Walmart entirely if they say they did not know of this at all. That is because even if I am subcontracted for a Walmart deal, those subcontracted factories still need to be certified by Walmart," Annisul Huq, former president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, told Reuters following a meeting of association members on Tuesday. "You can skirt rules for one or two odd times if it is for a very small quantity, but no decent quantity of work can be done without the client's knowledge and permission."
Several retailers, including Gap and Nike, swiftly denied any relationship with the facility. An Associated Press reporter searching through the wreckage of the factory on Wednesday found garments and documents linking the factory to Walmart's Faded Glory label, along with items from Disney, Sears, Enyce (owned by hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs), and other Western brands.
Also listed on register books was Li & Fung, a Hong Kong-based buying house that is among the biggest suppliers of garment products from Bangladesh. The company published a statement on its website on Monday pledging to pay relatives of each victim $1,200.
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Juliet Madison is visiting the virtual offices this morning to chat about her new book Fast Forward. Check out what she has to say about her latest release!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
[Juliet Madison] Writer, mother, creative, passionate, determined, daydreamer, positive, health-conscious, thinker, helper, impatient, night owl.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Can you tell us a little about Fast Forward?
[Juliet Madison] Fast Forward is a romantic comedy with a time-travel twist, out now from Escape Publishing. Here's the blurb:
Aspiring supermodel, Kelli Crawford seems destined to marry her hotshot boyfriend, but on her twenty-fifth birthday she wakes in the future as a fifty-year-old suburban housewife married to the now middle-aged high school nerd.
Trapped in the opposite life of the one she wanted, Kelli is forced to re-evaluate her life and discover what is really important to her. Will she overcome the hilarious and heartbreaking challenges presented to her and get back to the body of her younger self? Or will she be stuck in the nightmare of hot flushes, demanding children, raunchy advances from her husband and hideous support underwear forever?
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How did you come up with the concept and the characters for the story?
[Juliet Madison] I came up with the concept when I was reading a book where a character acted beyond her years, and I thought it would be fun to write about a character ageing suddenly and jumping ahead to the future. I remembered movies like Suddenly 30 (13 Going on 30), Big, and 17 Again, but in all of these, the character becomes a 'desirable' age – youthful, energetic, successful, attractive…etc, so I decided to do the opposite – take a beautiful young character and make her an age she doesn't want to be, in a life she doesn't want to be in. I chose a model because I wanted to have a character who relied on her looks for her career suddenly realise she doesn't have those looks anymore and has to discover who she really is on the inside. And because her boyfriend is a gorgeous, successful, rich man, I made her husband in the future someone completely different – a geek she used to tease in high school.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three words best describe Kelli?
[Juliet Madison] Young Kelli – Beautiful, idealistic, certain
Future Kelli – confused, determined, resourceful
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If Kelli had a theme song, what would it be?
[Juliet Madison] Young Kelli – Material Girl (Madonna)
Future Kelli – Help! (The Beatles)
[Manga Maniac Cafe] Name one thing Kelli won't leave the house without.
[Juliet Madison] Young Kelli – shine control oil blotting sheets
Future Kelli – e-pad (an awesome invention you'll read about in the book!)
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things will you never find in Kelli's purse?
[Juliet Madison] Cheap make-up, junk food, a library card.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What are your greatest creative influences?
[Juliet Madison] Other authors' books, great movies, well-written television shows… these all reinforce the power of fiction to enrich our lives and they get me itching to write! Also nature, there's something about it that inspires me and brings out my creative side.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What three things do you need in order to write?
[Juliet Madison] 1.Time.
2. My trusty Alphasmart NEO (or computer).
3. A brief list of plot points for what I'm going to be writing about.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What is the last book that you read that knocked your socks off?
[Juliet Madison] It was actually a non-fiction book called Dying To Be Me by Anita Moorjani, about her near death experience. Fascinating stuff, and very inspiring.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] If you had to pick one book that turned you on to reading, which would it be?
[Juliet Madison] The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton. I loved escaping into the world of the tree, it taught me how powerful the imagination is and how powerful books can be.
[Manga Maniac Cafe] What do you like to do when you aren't writing?
[Juliet Madison] Reading, watching movies and TV shows, exploring the shops in town, having lunch at the beach, chatting on facebook and twitter!
[Manga Maniac Cafe] How can readers connect with you?
[Juliet Madison] Website: http://www.julietmadison.com
Blog: http://www.julietmadison.wordpress.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/julietmadisonauthor
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/juliet_madison
Buy FAST FORWARD via Escape Publishing: http://www.escapepublishing.com.au
[Manga Maniac Café] Thank you!
Update – You can see the winners here. Thanks!
GIVEAWAY (From Juliet's website):
You can WIN:
1. Grand Prize of a $50 Amazon gift card
2. Runner-up prize of a $25 Amazon gift card
3. Bonus prize of a $25 Amazon gift card (for those who purchase the book)
1. Leave a comment on my interviews or posts at any (or all) of the blogs I'll be visiting during February. For every comment you leave (one per blog) you get one entry into the draw. So if you comment on ten blogs, you'll get ten entries, if you comment on fifteen, you'll get fifteen entries, and so on. Some blogs may require that you leave your email address in the comment so be sure to read the instructions at each post. One person will be chosen randomly to win the $50 card, and another person will win the $25 card which will be delivered via email.
2. To win the bonus prize of another $25 Amazon gift card, purchase Fast Forward and then forward your receipt to a dedicated email address: fastforwardbook(at)gmail(dot)com – replace (at) with @ and (dot) with . One lucky reader will be chosen randomly to win the gift card. If you enter both draws (leaving comments and forwarding your receipt) you could potentially win both prizes!
Will be drawn at the conclusion of the blog tour, around the first weekend in March. You will be notified via email so be sure to leave your address in the comments if asked to. If you're not asked to, it means your address will be able to be seen by the blog owner and passed onto me.
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About the book:
Aspiring supermodel, Kelli Crawford seems destined to marry her hotshot boyfriend, but on her twenty-fifth birthday she wakes in the future as a fifty-year-old suburban housewife married to the now middle-aged high school nerd.
Trapped in the opposite life of the one she wanted, Kelli is forced to re-evaluate her life and discover what is really important to her. Will she overcome the hilarious and heartbreaking challenges presented to her and get back to the body of her younger self? Or will she be stuck in the nightmare of hot flushes, demanding children, raunchy advances from her husband and hideous support underwear forever?


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AceShowbiz - The work on "The Hobbit" has moved on to the next level. A month after %cIan McKellen%, who is set to reprise his role as Gandalf, informed that the scripts for the two films adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's novel would be delivered soon, producer Peter Jackson has announced that the script for the first film is complete.
"'The Hobbit' will be two movies and we've written the first script and delivered it to the studio who seem to be happy with it," he said at a press conference ahead of the premiere of his new film "The Lovely Bones". Moreover, the script for "The Hobbit 2" can be expected to be finished soon as Jackson stated, "We're now halfway through the second script and Philippa [Boyens], Fran [Walsh], Guillermo[del Toro] and myself are doing the scripts and having great fun."
Sharing about his experience in writing the script, Jackson claimed, "It was an interesting experience because eight or nine years have passed since we wrote the 'Lord of the Rings' screenplays and I was worried it'd be weird or hard or uncomfortable to go back there." He then added, "But as soon as we started writing the scripts it was fun, actually, and easy."
"The Hobbit" will re-create the scenes of the novel, with additional events that make an impact to "The Lords of the Rings", such as the expulsion of Sauron from Mirkwood by The White Council. The first of the adventure fantasy movie is scheduled for December 2011 U.S. release, while the second film is expected to hit theaters a year later.


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The 2014 Honda Odyssey is a popular minivan that boasts a long list of comfort and convenience features for parents and children alike. In June, it's also an excellent deal thanks to three incentives: two lease deals and one low-interest offer for qualified drivers interested in financing. For lease shoppers, Honda is advertising a 36-month term with payments from $269 per month after $2,499 down at lease signing on a base-level Odyssey LX. Shoppers who would rather step up to an upscale Odyssey EX can get a 36-month term with payments from $299 per month after $3,499 down. Regardless of trim, Honda is also offering 0.9 percent interest for up to 36 months or 1.9 percent for up to 60 months.
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The Nissan Quest is a boldly styled van that offers a powerful engine and a long list of convenience features. In June, the 2014 Quest is available with several incentives designed to lure shoppers away from more popular vans by rival automakers. The best deal is for qualified drivers looking to finance, as Nissan is offering 0 percent interest on all 2014 Quest models for up to 36 months. For shoppers interested in paying with cash, Nissan is touting up to $1,500 back on all 2014 Quest models. Finally, drivers looking to lease can get a 39-month term with payments from $259 per month after $2,999 down at lease signing.
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Team Work, Favoritism, Competition. . . . .
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
In the last year I've noticed a sad trend within the in the Christian fiction blog reviewers community and it is breaking my heart. From my position it seems as though certain bloggers are receiving preferential treatment over bloggers with more knowledge and skill. Because of the preferential treatment some have thought it their job to correct others on etiquette when promoting authors.
If that wasn't bad enough the teamwork I remember between the bloggers is pretty much non-existent, and I believe it is because of the favoritism being shown, along with certain bloggers feeling as though they have to have the most followers, page likes, ect., there also seems to be the attitude that they know more about blogging/reviewing and are closer with authors, as if this is some competition. REALLY?!?!?!?
I thought the purpose of blogging and reviewing for authors was to encourage them, as well as draw new readers to their book(s).
I miss the teamwork among the bloggers and sadly I don't know how to fix that or get it back.
When I started blogging in 2007 Facebook was up and active but not to the degree it is now, ten plus years later. MySpace was still going pretty strong, I only know that because I was on it monitoring my teenagers. 😄 I point that out to say this, Christian Fiction author's weren't just hanging around on social media, like they are today, and if they were it was most likely on an author page, not their personal page like today.
I didn't even notice a lot of them there until 2008/2009. I remember when contacting an author meant you emailed them on their author website, prayed they'd get it and they'd have time to answer.
Thanks to the interactions between early blog reviewers and authors, they learned that we can be trusted. Loads of blog reviewers, I couldn't name all of them if I tried, paved the way creating the access to Christian author's through Facebook, and other social media platforms, which led them to feel safe enough to create Street Teams to promote their upcoming releases. They saw that bloggers could be trusted, we were out to promote their work, encourage them in their writing, with no expectation . . . except maybe the next book in the series. 😇😇 What I am attempting to say, and failing horribly, is that it took teamwork to create the kind of relationship between blog reviewers and authors, that is present today.
With the teamwork between bloggers pretty much nonexistent, it feels like a dog eat dog world, out for number 1. I am incredibly saddened that something I love to do read, encourage, and promote authors seems to have turned into climbing the ladder of success.
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This. So incredibly much this. This post and everything in has been on my mind and in my heart for some time now. It saddens me how the blogging world has changed over the years. When I started blogging in 2009 it was so fun. Now, like you said, there is lack of team work, and it's less fun. I love to help authors out and I pray for the day teamwork makes an appearance again. Thank you for your post, Andi! It's absolutely perfect!!!!
I am so glad that my post spoke directly to your heart. It's been on my heart for quite awhile. I prayed, and prayed about it, waiting for God's leading, a few days ago He tapped me on the back and said "Now." It took me two days to write it, the prayer of my heart is that God will use this to speak to all of us bloggers, that we'll take a step back, get alone with Him and check our reasons for reviewing and blogging. Maybe even write a mission statement if you don't have one. I wrote one a few months ago and it really helps me stayed focused.
Andi, Thank you so much for sharing. I've only been blogging for about 2 years so I'm still fairly new to the blogging world. I have noticed that there has been a lack of bloggers in the Christian world who will take the time to help each other out. I feel the same way.


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Christopher Nolan's Bat-trilogy concludes this weekend with The Dark Knight Rises, and audiences appear poised to rush out in unprecedented numbers to find out exactly how "The Legend Ends." The Dark Knight Rises is debuting at 4,404 locations, which is the second-widest release ever behind The Twilight Saga: Eclipse's 4,468 theaters. With over 70 minutes filmed using IMAX cameras, the movie will play at a record 332 IMAX locations, and it's a foregone conclusion that it sets a new record in that format. The bigger question is whether The Dark Knight Rises can steal the opening weekend record away from The Avengers, which established an insanely high bar when it debuted to $207.4 million in May.If anyone can beat The Avengers, though, it's Batman, who is arguably the most popular character in American pop culture. 1989's Batman set the opening weekend record at the time with $40.5 million; that was eventually topped by Batman Returns ($45.7 million), which was then beat by Batman Forever ($52.8 million). By the time Batman and Robin opened in 1997, though, the pervading silliness had sullied the franchise, and the movie was a financial disappointment at $107.3 million total.After an eight-year hiatus, Warner Bros. hired up-and-coming writer-director Christopher Nolan to reboot the franchise. Nolan's first installment, Batman Begins, opened slowly but went on to earn a very respectable $205.3 million. The movie was also extremely well-regarded—it has an 8.3 rating on IMDb—and found a very strong after-life on DVD and TV. Three years later, sequel The Dark Knight pitted Batman against his most-famous foe, The Joker. The anticipation of seeing that conflict play out in Nolan's universe was only amplified by Heath Ledger's untimely death, and the movie went on to set a record with an incredible $158.4 million debut. It ultimately closed with $533.3 million; both the opening weekend record and the total have been passed twice in the years since, though that doesn't lessen the accomplishment. Aside from being financial successful, The Dark Knight is also one of the most widely-seen and widely-liked movies in recent memory: it ranks eight on IMDb's Top 250 list with an 8.9 rating from over 729,000 users.While initial marketing for The Dark Knight Rises may have relied a little too much on past glories (the first teaser seemed to feature more old footage than new), the campaign eventually found its footing by focusing on a few key areas. First, and most importantly, it's clearly been conveyed that this is the final installment in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy ("The Legend Ends" has been plastered all over the material). Considering studios would prefer to milk a cash cow for as long as possible, this definitive ending is almost unheard-of for an original property. What makes it even more enticing is that audiences don't have the slightest idea how the story will end: in the case of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, for example, moviegoers were generally aware that Anakin Skywalker was on his way to becoming Darth Vader. There's an obvious void in this installment without Heath Ledger's Joker, so the second main tenant of the campaign has been an emphasis on the conflict between Batman and Bane. Many billboards position the two foes facing off against each other, and commercials and trailers tease plenty of physical and mental battles. A hero is only as strong as his villain, and in this case Warner Bros. has done a nice job raising a B-level villain up close to A-level status. The final major selling point has been the inclusion of Catwoman, played by Anne Hathaway. The gritty saga has to this point been very male-oriented, and the only top-billed female in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight was whoever was playing Rachel Dawes (Katie Holmes, Maggie Gyllenhaal). In order to connect with women, who aren't quite as enticed by all the comic book violence, the campaign has given plenty of exposure to Hathaway's sexy, strong character, and it should go a long way to convincing the fairer sex to give this a shot. Continued with a comparison to 'The Avengers,' a look at similar series finales, and an official weekend forecast >>Discuss this story with fellow Box Office Mojo fans on Facebook. On Twitter, follow us at @boxofficemojo, and follow author Ray Subers at @raysubers.
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's SUPERDOVE
"I've flown here today to reveal – for the first time ever – the secret of my strength. Most humans think that violence and war deliver results. But as a non-violent superhero, I absolutely disagree. Living in peace does not have to mean surrendering your rights or your point of view – it can mean taking action for change non-violently. And, to prove my point, I'm going to uncover my revolutionary Methods of Non-violent Action. Not everybody can pursue all of these 24 hours a day, as I do. But the feats I'm about to describe are ones that you folks CAN try at home, in the streets and at work."
Act across borders
Support non-violent organizations worldwide. Use international organizations to put pressure on belligerent member states and lobby multinational corporations that do business with them.
Be a nuissance
Expose yourself to the elements, fast or hunger strike. Hold a sit-in, stand-in, ride-in, wade-in, or pray-in. Conduct a non-violent raid, invasion, interjection, obstruction or occupation. Overload facilities and administrative systems. Disclose identities of secret agents.
Defy authority
Withhold or withdraw allegiance. Refuse public support. Boycott government bodies, elections, government employment, government-supported institutions and withdraw from governmental educational institutions. Refuse assistance to enforcement agents. Remove signs and official documents. Refuse to accept appointed officials. Refuse to dissolve existing institutions.
Recruit government personnel
Government employees can also be superdoves by selectively refusing assistance, blocking lines of command and information, stalling and obstructing, being deliberately inefficient or by mutiny.
Disobey and disappear
Be reluctant and slow in compliance. Disobey only when not under direct supervision. Or all the time. Disguise your disobedience as ignorance. Refuse to disperse. Sit down. Do not co-operate with conscription and deportation. Hide, escape and create false identities. Practise civil disobedience to 'illegitimate' laws.
Live in your own world
Set up alternative social institutions. Establish new social patterns. Install alternative communication systems. Create dual sovereignty and parallel government.
Harass a bureaucrat
Haunt or taunt officials. Fraternize with them and break down personal barriers. Hold vigils outside offices and homes.
Become a pro–active introvert
Ostracize, excommunicate, interdict or socially boycott. Suspend social and sports activities, practise social disobedience and withdraw from social institutions. Don't go to work. Collectively disappear or emigrate in protest.
Renounce and flounce
Walk out. Be silent. Renounce honours. Turn your back in protest.
Use your pocket power
Start a consumers' boycott, renters' and tenants' boycott and workers' and producers' boycott. Get the middle-people involved; have a suppliers' and handlers' boycott plus a traders' boycott. Get merchants to strike. Withdraw bank deposits. Don't pay debts, fees, dues or assessments. Sever funds, credit or revenue. Get governments to hold a domestic embargo and blacklist traders. Conduct an international sellers' and buyers' embargo.
Make your own rules
Refuse to let or sell property. Refuse a government's money. Lock-out. Refuse industrial assistance. Non-violently seize land. Defy blockades. Practise politically motivated counterfeiting. Seize assets. Dump. Selectively patronize. Run alternative markets. Use alternative transportation systems. Create alternative economic institutions.
Start a strike
Notify in advance or just hold a lightning strike. Have a slowdown strike, a working-to-rule-to-the-point-of-absurdity strike, an all-call-in-sick strike or an all-call-in-and-resign strike. Refuse to do certain duties on the job. Conduct multi-industry strikes. Hartal (close shops and businesses in protest).
Get the message
Use slogans, caricatures, and symbols. Create banners, posters and art. Distribute leaflets, pamphlets, news-papers, journals and books. Speak out on radio broadcasts and television. Write messages in the sky and on land. Display flags and symbolic colours, lights and portraits.
Be a trendsetter
Wear symbols and slogans. Disrobe or streak in protest! Deliver symbolic objects to people and organizations. Pray and worship in public. Destroy your own property to symbolize opposition. Create new signs and names for things you disapprove of. Use symbolic sounds. Conduct symbolic reclamations of people or the environment. Use rude gestures to oppose authority.
Come together
Represent a group and lobby or picket. Hold a deputation, mock award or mock election.
Be dramatic
Hold public speeches, letters, petitions and declarations by individuals and groups. Perform humorous skits and pranks. Act in plays. Play music. Shout. Sing.
Step out
March or parade. Join religious processions or pilgrimages. Organize a motorcade.
Honour the dead
Mourn the death of something you cherish, like your local forest or civil democracy. Hold mock funerals. Pay homage at burial places.
So you see, the essence of being SUPERDOVE is creativity and courage. I DARE YOU to try it!
*Source: Gene Sharp, _The Methods of Nonviolent Action_, 1973*
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Blocks 10, 11
The first view is outside of the Block 11 courtyard where prisoners were shot in the head against the black wall at the opposite end. Scrolling to the right, you see the entrance to Block 11, the function of which is described in the previous image.
Scrolling further you see a guard tower and then a large red brick building outside the wall were warehouses for storage of Cyclon B (poisen gas) and looted property of the Jews: suitcases, etc. The low dark wooden building is the camp laundry.
Scroll a bit further to Blocks 21, 20, part of the complex of prisoner hospital buildings. Next is a long street that led to the Crematorium.
Scrolling right, Block 10. Professor Dr. Carl Clauberg, a German gynecologist, carried out criminal sterilization experiments in this block from April 1943.


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