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I was famished. Sitting in the lineup in my car at Tim Hortons in between appointments, I needed to grab a quick bite. I saw this young guy waiting in front of me all set to turn into the drive thru line as well. As we faced each other, we did our best sign language as I tried to ask him "Are you going next?" He nodded and did a waving motion. Hmm. What did that mean? Is he waving me in before him? I tried to ask again with a questioning face "Are you going?". Another wave. I think that means he wants me to go next so I started to turn in…….just as he was. Shoot! I cut him off. Whoops. Now I feel like a jerk. I felt bad as I looked at him in the rearview mirror waiting to see a disgruntled face but there wasn't one.
I am a big fan of treating people the way I like to be treated so when I got up to the young woman at the drive-thru window, I asked if I could pay for whatever the young man behind me, ordered. I gladly turned over the $3.65 in hopes of brightening his day.
I have been on the receiving end of acts of kindness and it renews your faith in the world. I also believe in "paying it forward" because it feels amazing. I find if I look around and pay attention, I can always see little things that I can do to make a positive impact. It could be as simple as holding the door for someone or thanking them when they do it for me, buying someone a coffee, plugging someone's meter or stepping up to help someone who appears to be struggling. I really believe that it's those little random acts of goodness that make this world a better place.
Now, how does that pertain to advertising and marketing you ask? Well my friend just passed this video on to me and I thought it was very relevant as it came to me a day after my drive thru experience.
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Did you know the three-second memory span for goldfish is a myth?
As a youngster, I invested in a tank of bug-eyed goldfish after the loss of my faithful one-eyed Pekinese companion. That's when "the boy and his inseparable dog" tried to become "the boy at one with his goldfish."
Did I already mention that goldfish have a memory span of more than three seconds? What I found out after close contact with my furry family member is that those who lie down with dogs arise with fleas. Another discovery: My pet savored whatever I disliked on my plate—and I had quite the discriminating palate as a kid.
Jesus told the Syrophoenician woman, "Let the children be fed first. For it is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." Just as children are fed before pets, the children of Israel were entitled to the gospel first. In humility, the woman answered: "Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children's scraps." Jesus replied, "For saying this, you may go. The demon has gone out of your daughter" (Mark 7:27–29).
"Dogs" was often a derogatory term in the Scriptures. The Pharisees would have viewed the beggar as unclean in the parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man because he was outside the gate with dogs (Luke 16:19–31). It was also easier for them to dehumanize beggars when they were placed on a par with dogs. But in this parable, the humans, superior to all creatures, fall down on the job, for it is the four-legged ones that tend to the beggar's ulcerated sores, despite the two-legged creatures' responsibility to do so.
According to G. K. Chesterton, "Man ought to be kind to the dog, …precisely because he has…a dignity and a duty that cannot be expected of the dog, far less of the wolf." Thus, if human nature obligates us to assist those suffering in any way, would it not apply to both man and beast alike? To the overworked and mistreated,
the underfed and hungry, the lost and forgotten?
This season we're mindful that the Son of God was born in a stable and laid in the clean straw of an animal's feeding trough. When we display the camels, donkey, ox, and lamb in our Nativity scenes, recall how they give glory to God in their own way. As Tertullian wrote, "Every creature prays; the beasts, domestic and wild, bend their knees, and as they go forth from their stables and caves they look up to heaven with no idle gaze. Even the birds, upon rising in the morning, mount into the sky and stretch out their wings as a cross in place of hands and say something which might seem to be a prayer."
When Christmas becomes a memory and our three-second attention span moves on to other matters, let us remember the dignity and duty that make us human.

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Apply RTI on political parties
Apropos of your edit "Politcally Incorrect", there is no sound reason not to want 'glasnost'—greater openness—in Indian politics and bring political parties under the ambit of the Right to Information Act. If 'public service' is the raison d' etre for political parties, the natural corollary is to make the empowering Act applicable to them as well for the people to know their functioning. In particular, it is vital to know their sources of funding to deconstruct their policies and programmes and detect the levels of 'class bias' in their formulation and implementation. There is no free lunch and underhand 'donations' to political parties are repaid in the form of relaxation of rules, licenses, concessions, incentives, waiver of loans, 'revenue foregone' and so on. The disclosure of funding will put a check on political parties being influenced, if not run by big businesses and corporate houses. It is worth noting here that most political parties own assets and financial holdings disproportionate to their known sources of income. The financial scandals rocking the 'political sphere' are incubated in backdoor deals struck between those who control and seek to control the economy and those who lead political parties. This fact stresses the need for 'public scrutiny' as an inoculation against preventable corruption. The importance of knowing how decisions are taken in party offices on issues of leadership, choice of candidates for elections, alliance formation, whom to represent, what to focus on too strengthens the case for bringing political parties within the purview of the RTI Act. If transparency and accountability are regarded as virtues and secrecy and corruption as vices, political parties deserve the honour of being listed as 'public authorities' under the Act. Of course, they can seek exemption from revealing their guarded strategies to bolster their strength.
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It is laudable that the Supreme Court, realising the seriousness of the Vyapam scam, has transferred all cases relating to the scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation for probing. It would have been ideal if only the apex court had straight-away ordered a SC–monitored investigation instead of seeking the CBI probe. It is also heartening that the apex court has issued a notice to the Centre and Madhya Pradesh government on the petition demanding removal of Governor Ram Naresh Yadav. It is, however, a shame that the tainted governor is still sticking on to his post, finding shelter under the immunity available! It would not be out of place here to mention that while most of the governors appointed by the UPA government have been replaced with its own men by the NDA government at the Centre, it is now very clear why Ram Naresh Yadav was not removed though he is an UPA appointee! The CBI has a bounden duty to bring out all truth in this Vyapam mega scam and they should not fall prey to the evil designs of the ruling dispensation.
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This is truly one of my favourite assignments of all time. (I mention it cryptically here.) With "local tourist" travel stories, I half-expect myself to miss out on things because I take so much for granted. Not so with this feature story, where I did a three-day attachment with the Night Safari! I was perpetually blown away by the beauty (and quirkiness) of these resident creatures.
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As a newcomer to Mansfield we thought it was only fitting that we attend one of the bigger events of the year - The Mansfield Races on Melbourne Cup Day. Not one to frequent the race track or gamble I was more interested in seeing the Fashions on the Field and as a sports photographer take a few shots of the racing action. Not knowing what to expect I pre ordered four tickets to marquee and lawn party area which provided shelter in case it rained but which came in very handy in the hot conditions on the day. It was very comfortable and a great location but with my inexperience of race day didn't realise that you could take in your own food and as a result was envious of other tables who had all sorts of goodies.
It didn't take long before the familiar voice of Greg Evans appeared over the loud speaker for the start of Fashions on the Field. I had jokingly thought I could enter given I had purchased a new dress and fascinator for the occasion and even did my nails but alas there were so many gorgeous outfits that I felt better staying behind the camera.
Fashions on the field began with the junior entrants followed by the "Dapper Male". The contestants were clearly having a wonderful time as were the crowd of onlookers.
It wasn't long before the first race was underway and I went to the fence to capture what I could. While I managed a few shots I was completely taken aback by how fast the horses were. Once minute they were like little dots on the other side of the track and next they were on top of you. The speed and the power of these animals was just amazing and I couldn't wait for the next race to get underway.
The next Fashion on the field category was the Smart Couples with first prize being a Sebel Pinnacle Accommodation and Dinner Package, Flowers and Sash!
The next race was 1600m which meant the starting gate was no longer on the opposite side of the track but was positioned along the straight outside the lawn party area. Seeing the horses take off from the gates was a whole new experience again. You could hear and feel the horses restless in their barriers and when the gates were opened they launched forward with such power. I can't image how it must feel being a jockey astride one of these magnificent animals.
More Fashions on the Field with Lady of the Day, Millinery Award and Ms Mansfield but I must confess that I was distracted by the horses and checking what else the day had to offer so missed a few events:(
Overall I was pretty happy with my first attempt at photographing horse racing - I packed lightly given I was dressed for the races but next time I'll take the sports camera and 300mm lens!
Thanks to everyone involved in putting on this event, my guests and I had a fantastic time and will definitely be back!
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MURDERED pensioner Jenny Methven was attacked in her kitchen and killed with a blunt object, police have revealed.
The body of the 80-year-old was discovered by her son at the Kildinny Farm cottage they shared in Forteviot, Perthshire, at about 5.15pm on February 20.
Crimestoppers has offered a reward of up to £10,000 for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the murderer.
Tayside Police said Mrs Methven was attacked in the kitchen, leaving her with fatal injuries to her head and body.
Detectives have extended their search area around the village to try to find the murder weapon.
Detective Chief Inspector Colin Gall of Tayside Police said: "Police search advisers have joined our search-trained officers with a view to locating any evidence that could assist us.
"We are looking for the weapon that was used to kill Mrs Methven. We know that it is a blunt object rather than any sharp or bladed instrument.
"To this end we would ask people, perhaps if they are out and about walking the dog, cycling or exercising, to look out for anything that might be out of place.
"It's possible they might even spot something that appears bloodstained. If they have any suspicions whatsoever, they should call us."
Mrs Methven was seen out walking her spaniel dog near her home just prior to 9am on Monday last week.
Police want to trace two vans that were seen about 500 yards east of Mrs Methven's cottage at around 10.15am that day on what is described locally as the "bad bend" on the Forteviot road travelling from Forgandenny.
One van had stopped on the roadside. It had LDV written on its right side near to the bottom.
Another vehicle, white, was travelling in the opposite direction at the time. It had Draincure written on it.
At about the same time, two cyclists were seen in the area, both wearing high-visibility vests.
Yesterday, detectives revealed that Mrs Methven cut short her last known phone conversation because she heard a vehicle pulling into her driveway at around 10.30am on the day she died.
They appealed for information to trace the vehicle and whoever was in it.
They also want to trace two white or light-coloured vehicles seen parked nose to tail in Mrs Methven's drive at about 1.45pm last Monday and are keen to speak to various people seen in the area that day.
They include passengers on the number 17 Stagecoach bus which travelled between Dunning and Perth at around 10.30am, a man seen walking a brown dog on the road out of Forteviot and the driver of a yellow agricultural forklift vehicle which passed the cottage at around that time.
Crimestoppers national manager for Scotland Kate Jackson said: "Due to the despicable actions of someone, this elderly lady has suffered a violent and unpleasant death which has left her family and friends grieving.
"Someone will have information about who is responsible. Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £10,000 for information on this crime that leads to an arrest and conviction so that it can be solved and bring the victim's family some form of peace."


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MATTAPOISETT – The winner of the skit competition during homecoming festivities Friday, Oct. 12, at ORR was the junior class, though competition was tough.
Freshmen presented a Bulldog-in-distress skit with a league of superheroes and surprise to the rescue. The sophomores' "Jaws"-themed drama and dance-off also resulted in a Bulldog rescue. The junior class filled the gym with expressive dancing and creative costumes during a Bulldog-assisted rendition of "Shrek." The senior class squad travelled back to the 1950s for a "Grease"-inspired performance. The announcement of the winner of the skit competition was made during the evening's homecoming varsity football game, ORR Bulldogs vs. Fairhaven, which the Bulldogs won 35-0 to remain undefeated. Musical skits are a Homecoming Pep Rally tradition that take a week's worth of rehearsal and lots of student-driven creativity and teamwork. The Friday rally caps off a week of festivities and themed-apparel days, including "Tacky Tourist," "Color-Blast," "America Day," etc.
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The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will host its prestigious Prix de West Art Show & Sale, showcasing Western paintings and sculpture by the finest contemporary Western artists in the nation. The event is open to the public with general museum admission, and museum-goers will be treated to art-related seminars and art demonstrations. The event culminates with a fixed-price sale of the exhibition pieces. Works highlighted in Prix de West range from historical pieces that reflect the early days of the Western frontier, to more contemporary and impressionist works of art. Come to the Prix de West Art Show & Sale to view stunning examples of Western landscapes, wildlife and illustrative scenes.


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(PRWEB) July 07, 2016
Laughing Monk proudly announces the launch of our first beer brewed in collaboration with our local Bayview Community Gardens. Bayview Gold is a Belgian style Golden Ale brewed with chamomile grown right here in our Bayview community.
On Sunday July 17th at 2pm Laughing Monk is hosting it's first Bountiful Bayview BBQ. They'll be serving up free local Evergood sausages and Robin's homemade salsa as a thank you to all the amazing people who make Bayview bountiful. For every glass of Bayview Gold they sell at the BBQ, Laughing Monk will donate $1 to support local Bayview Community Gardens. They'll be sharing a photo exhibit of their Bountiful Bayview garden project and community garden staff will be on hand to share their stories.
"We love our new home here in the Bayview and we are dedicated to working to improve our local community. With so much great sun and so many beautiful community gardens, there is an amazing bounty of locally produced fruits and herbs we can incorporate into our beers," according to Andrew Casteel, Founder of Laughing Monk. "Laughing Monk is supporting six local community gardens to expand their gardens and their programs in the community. We've gotten our hands dirty working at our local community gardens to help grow chamomile for our beer and fruits and vegetables for our neighbors."
The Laughing Monk Community Garden Sponsorship is allowing the non-profit City of Dreams to expand the Oakdale Community Farm with the installation and establishment of new garden beds and growing spaces. It also supports their afterschool and Summer Junior Gardener Education Program for youth living in the Bayview public housing.
Laughing Monk is also funding the revitalization of the Huli Huli Community Garden which will serve as a healing resource for the members of Project Bayview as well as the surrounding community.
Laughing Monk is also funding a new project to engage Old Skool Cafe's youth in the Roots Garden, where they are learning core skills in gardening as well as propagating, planting, maintaining, and harvesting the produce that goes directly into the dishes that they prepare and serve in their restaurant next door.
Bayview Gold is the first in a series of beers from Laughing Monk that will showcase fresh ingredients grown in local Bayview Community gardens and raise money to support them.
"Our next collaboration will be a series of special spiced versions of our Belgian Summer Wheat Ale made in conjuction with our community garden partners coming out in early August. We are also working on a collaboration with our Community Gardens and Beers Made By Walking that will incorporate local fruits and herbs this September," according to Andrew Casteel. Beers Made By Walking is is a program that invites brewers to experience nature through a guided hike in a local open space, and then brew beer inspired by plants and the outdoors experience found along the trail. The beer produced becomes a "drinkable landscape" portrait of of our natural environment. Sutro Stewards are the San Francisco partnering organization for Beers Made by Walking.
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Dr. Plancich believes community service is a powerful tool especially for youth development. His volunteer efforts in the community have been numerous. In addition to volunteering on the TAC Finance Committee (awarding grants to deserving amateur athletic organizations and individuals), he has coached youth baseball, basketball and helped with youth football programs.Greg has been instrumental in the success of the St. Charles Borromeo Capital Campaign and the renovations to the school gymnasium and baseball field. He's active in the Bellarmine Boosters as well and is one of the area's biggest sports fans.
In 2001, Dr. Plancich was awarded the prestigious Kurt Gegner Community Service Award by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chapter of The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. He continues this commitment for the betterment of Tacoma and Pierce County youth.
Dr. Gregory Plancich has been in the ring during the Tacoma Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament since 1989 but hasn't won a championship. In fact, he hasn't thrown a punch. Plancich has been the Chairman of TAC Golden Gloves committees since 1991 and his efforts at organizing and carrying out that committee's plans have not gone without being recognized by those who are closest to the event. Over the years this event has raised money to support the Tacoma Boxing Club at the Al Davies branch of the Boys and Girls Club of South Puget Sound.


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In an exciting breakthrough for patients with diabetes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of the Dexcom G6 integrated continuous glucose monitoring system (iCGM). The latest version of the continuous glucose monitoring system is indicated for use by patients with diabetes aged two and up. Furthermore, the device can be used as a stand-alone CGM or it can be integrated into automated insulin dosing systems, making it first CGM to receive this classification from the FDA.
Those familiar with previous versions of the Dexcom CGM systems will find a number of features are still present in the new device, such as the ability to automatically send glucose readings to a Dexcom receiver or compatible smart device, support for sharing results with up to five people, and customizable alarms and alerts to notify users of pending dangerous highs or lows in blood sugar readings.
However, the new device brings a host of new features not found in older versions of the Dexcom systems. Unlike earlier generations, no fingerstick calibration is needed as the devices are factory calibrated. The sensor applicator is easier to apply and is of a smaller, more discreet design. An important addition is acetaminophen blocking, which improves the accuracy of readings and minimizes interference with readings as a result of taking this form of medication. Other new features include a predictive low alert, which forecasts hypoglycemia and makes it easier to avoid dangerous lows, and an extended 10-day sensor, which can be used for up to 43 percent longer than previous generations of the device.
Diabetes affects more than nine percent of Americans, which equates to around 30.3 million people across the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Diabetes Statistics Report 2017. It found that of the 23.1 million whose condition was diagnosed, around 132,000 were children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Type 2 diabetes accounts for the majority of diabetes in the United States, accounting for an estimated 95 percent of cases.
The FDA granted a De Novo request for the Dexcom G6 CGM system. This classification is granted using a risk-based strategy for new and novel devices that are previously unclassified. It grants the device status as a new device type, along with classification, regulation, necessary controls, and a product code. It is also eligible to serve as a predicate for new devices. This means future iCGMs that meet special control criteria will be able to go through a more streamlined premarket review, known as 510(k) clearance.
Approval for the device was granted following evaluation of data from two clinical studies involving 324 patients with diabetes aged two and above. "The ability of this device to work with different types of compatible devices gives patients the flexibility to tailor their diabetes management tools to best meet personal preferences," said Donald St. Pierre, acting director of the Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
His comments echoed those of Daniel DeSalvo, MD, pediatric endocrinologist at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, who described the device as "transformative for people with diabetes". In a press release for Dexcom, he stated: ""I can tell you as someone who has type 1 diabetes myself, with all of its features and benefits, the Dexcom G6 is the CGM device I have been anticipating for the last twenty years. This CGM system will help to alleviate the burden of diabetes management while improving the lives of people with diabetes".
For more information on the Dexcom G6 visit: https://www.dexcom.com/g6-cgm-system


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If you've never been involved in a car accident, you are lucky. You're also probably unsure what to do if that dreaded day comes when you find yourself on the side of the road after an accident. One of the most common questions is whether you are required to call the police after a car accident. The most straightforward answer is no, you are not required by law to call the police after a car accident, although there are obvious circumstances when calling the police will be required, such as a serious accident where someone is injured.
Should You Call The Police?
If you're trying to decide whether to call the police, consider the ways in which a police report or traffic collision report might help you. For example, even if liability is straightforward (or you think it is), it is better to have the scene of the accident diagramed and explained by a uniformed officer than to rely on your memory. Also, even though you think the facts leading up to an accident or crash are beyond dispute, you never know what the other driver or drivers may say once they leave the scene. Unfortunately, many driver who cause accidents lie to their insurance agents because they don't want their insurance rates to rise. A police report will help explain what happened shortly after the accident and before the at-fault driver has the chance to worry about his or her insurance premiums rising.
What If The Police Do Not Arrive?
Sometimes, depending on the time of day, the police or highway patrol may not respond in a timely manner. Unfortunately, this happens during busy times, such as weekend evenings. However, it is still advisable to call the police and formally request that someone come out. A record of your telephone call will be taken, and your injury attorney may be able to get a copy of what was said on the telephone call. If the police or highway patrol never show up, at least you tried, and the copy of the report of you calling the police is likely to work in your favor if things become combative.
How Long Does It Take For Police To Respond?
Depending on where in California your accident happens, police may arrive within a few minutes, to a few hours after the crash. If you are in rural California and are far from a highway patrol vehicle or police station, you may have to wait. Or, if you are in a busy city, but the police are attending to more urgent matters, you may end up waiting too.
What Should I Do When I'm Waiting?
You should make sure you're safely off the roadway and out of harm's way. Do not play detective, but you should take photographs of the vehicles and the surrounding areas. If there are other people watching and you think liability may be an issue, you may want to get the contact information of these people, as they may be witnesses in the future. You should exchange insurance information with the other driver, if you feel it is safe to do so. It is not advisable to engage in lengthy conversation. Unfortunately, you don't know how the other driver will deal with the stress. Get his or her information if you feel safe doing so, and return to your car.
What If The Police Report Is Wrong?
Of the many things police officers and highway patrolman in California do right, writing detailed and accurate car accident reports is not always on the list. In fact, some officers in Orange County and Los Angeles County simply get it wrong - we see their erroneous reports frequently. We give them the benefit of the doubt, but the police report or traffic collision reports they write are sometimes misleading, inconclusive, or simply wrong. An experienced injury attorney will be accustomed to reading a California traffic incident report or a California police report, and will be able to address errors or misleading statements accordingly. And, if you were not at fault, an injury attorney who is good at his trade will be able to prove that you were not at fault. Some plaintiffs who have settled for large amounts of money almost never consulted with an attorney because they were afraid theirs was a lost case due to a faulty police report.
What Happens To A Police Report?
An experienced and successful California car accident attorney will put a police report or traffic collision report to good use. First, the attorney will usually get a copy of the report by submitting a formal request to the appropriate department. Then, his office will use it to argue on your behalf with the insurance company in order clear any disputes over liability. Finally, a good car accident attorney will use the report to show that you were injured and stated the same at the scene of the accident.
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- Biological clock
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The Desert of Wheat: A Novel
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, [1919]. First Edition. Anti-IWW and "anti-labor account of the ruin of a loyal German-American farmer in Washington state by striking I.W.W. farm workers" - HANNA 1504; see also BLAKE, pp. 239-40, and MILES 4995. Octavo (19.5cm.); original cloth in pictorial dust jacket; [6],376pp.; frontispiece & 3 leaves of plates. Extremities shelf-worn with a few tiny losses and closed tears, jacket spine rather sunned, else Very Good in About Very Good jacket.
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Have you ever wondered what the distinction is between travel and vacation? On the town, Lodge Flatey (354/555-7788; ; doubles from $180) stays true to simple Scandinavian design (blond-wooden furniture; whitewashed walls), and the downstairs restaurant turns into a live-concert venue for local expertise at night.
It rained more often than not we were there, but it was fantastic as a result of we have been glad to stay in the house. For a resort that boasts luxurious around every corner, it looks like an inexperienced individual put every little thing together. House within the redwoods-stunning location within the woods; huge deck, up to date kitchen and amenities.
The house was beautiful, in and out. I often spend vacations in a foreign country in places like Mexico,Fiji the Dominican Republic and all inclusive resorts. Staying at accommodations is considered one of my favorite issues to do. I love fresh sheets, smooth robes, free toiletries, and, clearly most of all, room service.
Our get together of four adults completely loved our weekend getaway and the beauty and luxury of this house made it even more pictures made us think it was a comfortable cabin in the woods, but there is plenty of residing area and four adults would not feel cramped, even in the event you didn't use the expansive and beautiful deck.
We had been able to travel to each the beach and pools which was satisfying. The other sleeping space is the loft which is a little precarious to entry (and particularly difficult to return down), especially for small youngsters who might need to rise up in the evening to use the toilet.


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India- Russia First Tri-Service Military Exercise Indra -2017 Opens At Vladivostok
National Defence Bureau,
New Delhi, 20 October 2017
In a glittering opening ceremony at Vladivostok, Russia this morning Indian Task Force Commander Maj Gen ND Prasad and Chief of Staff, Eastern Military District of the Russian Federation Lt Gen Solomatin declared the tri-service Exercise INDRA 2017 open.
The opening ceremony witnessed Maj Gen ND Prasad and Lt Gen Solomatin inspecting the smartly turned out contingents, which was followed by a march past by the tri-service contingents of both sides. The opening ceremony also witnessed an astounding display of traditional martial arts and folk dances by the Indian troops and a flypast by four fighter aircraft of Russian Federation Air Force.
In his opening address, Maj Gen ND Prasad, the Indian Task Force Commander said that the initiative taken for the first ever tri-service exercise between both countries reflects the vibrancy of the continued Indo-Russian strategic partnership and that with the rich operational experience of both Russian and Indian armies in counter insurgency operations, both sides will gain immensely from each other and further develop their capabilities. Lt Gen Solomatin, Chief of Staff, Eastern Military District of the Russian Federation stated that the tri-service exercise will further strengthen the relationship between the two defence forces and lead to enhanced mutual cooperation between the two great countries.
Lt Gen JS Negi, leader of the tri-services Observer delegation, during his media interaction, said that the conduct of the first ever tri-service exercise between the two countries is a significant step in mutual cooperation and marks an important milestone in the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He expressed his confidence that the joint training between the two defence forces over the next ten days will result in gaining from the experience and best practices of each other and would further enhance mutual confidence.
The opening ceremony was followed by a ceremonial banquet hosted by the Russian side, where both sides interacted in an informal atmosphere and expressed their common intent and strong resolve to conduct the exercise in a professional manner, so as to achieve the overall objectives of Exercise INDRA 2017.
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INDRA- 2017 Curtain Raiser
19 October 2017
India and Russia have had longstanding military and diplomatic ties and to preserve these bonds of cooperation, India and Russia undertake annual military exercise INDRA. This milestone in military cooperation of the two nations epitomizes their strong and resilient relations. INDRA-2017 is the first tri-service bilateral exercise between the two countries.
On 18 Oct 2017, Indian contingent flew in IL-76 aircraft of the Indian Air Force to Vladivostok comprising of Army and Air Force personnel. The contingent, led by the Task Force Commander, Maj Gen ND Prasad was accorded a warm welcome by Commander of the Fifth Army of Russian Eastern Military District, Maj Gen Kutuzov.
On 19 Oct 2017, two indigenously built Indian Naval ships INS Satpura and INS Kadmatt arrived at Vladivostok Port and were given a traditional ceremonial welcome. Rear Admiral Anatoliy Zelinsky, Deputy Commander, Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy was present on the occasion.
Earlier in the day, the delegation led by Maj Gen ND Prasad, Task Force Commander called on Mr Alexey Litvinov, the acting Mayor of Vladivostok. Maj Gen ND Prasad thanked the Mayor for the extremely warm welcome accorded to the Indian contingent and expressed the hope that the exercise would lead to increased mutual cooperation between the two countries. Also, the Naval Component Commander Rear Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta interacted with Admiral Sergei Avakyants, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Pacific Fleet in a warm and cordial atmosphere.
An observer delegation led by Lt Gen JS Negi along with Air Vice Marshal VR Chaudhari and Rear Admiral V Sreenivas visited the 249 Sergeyvsky Training Ranges where a major part of the Army and Air Force component of tri-service exercise INDRA-2017 will be conducted. The delegation was briefed on the overall conduct of the exercise, after which they visited the camp where the contingent was being accommodated.
INDRA-2017 will serve towards strengthening mutual confidence and interoperability as well as sharing of the best practices between the armed forces of both the countries. The joint tri-service exercise will be a demonstration of the increasing commitment of both nations to address common challenges across the full spectrum of operations.


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I think this has been the most gorgeous week of weather in my life.
And now it's October... and Friday...and a day off with my hubby!
I don't think life gets much better.
Wednesday I took precious Peggy Johnson to lunch for her birthday... and we ate outside at Anejo's. It was GREAT (the food AND the patio experience).
Peggy is the dearest person. And let me tell you who she is: she is a chaplain at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth and her emphasis is working with the children with cancer. I cannot even begin to imagine having that job... but God knew what he was doing when he led her there. That place is so blessed to have her.
And I'm blessed to have her in my life... we've known each other for 39 years! And in a special way she helps fill my 'Peggy-gap' (my twin, Peggy, died in 1989).
Yesterday I was in the tea room, but I wasn't playing... I was eating! ... with the Fellowship of the Parks staff wives (well, not all of them could make it).
(from left, Caroline, Marlo, Jenny, Vonda, Kim, Jennifer, me.)
(Oh, little Sawyer was there, too!)
We had a good time together... and ate some yummy food.
(I ordered the Sampler. Oh my. Yum.)
I forgot to tell you about last Saturday night...
We met Laura, Ryan, Vicki, Jerry and Victoria (Ryan's parents and sister) at Fuzzy's Tacos in Denton then we went to see THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST which was put on by the Denton Community Theater. Heidi Lewis (dear friend of L&R, and their 'day-of-wedding coordinator) played Cecily, and she was fantastic!!!That was a great evening.
Oh, this being October means it's WEDDING MONTH!!!!!
Here's a sweet picture of the bride and groom...They're having a small wedding at our house!!
Not everyone is invited... but everyone who reads my blog will get a chance to 'see it'.
Wow. When I started writing this post I thought, "Well, there's not much to say."
I guess there was!
Life is fun.


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Past, Present and Future: Transformational Approaches to Utilising Archives for Research, Learning and TeachingBritt, Helena, Stephen-Cran, James and Shaw, Alan (2014) Past, Present and Future: Transformational Approaches to Utilising Archives for Research, Learning and Teaching. In: Shapeshifting: Transformative Paradigms of Fashion and Textile Design, 14-16 April, AUT University, Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland.
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|Britt, Helena, Stephen-Cran, James and Shaw, Alan
Textile design and manufacture is intrinsic to the economic, social and cultural history of Scotland. The decline of the British textile industry, primarily in the 20th century, due to cheaper imports, overseas manufacturing and consumer trends led to the demise of a number of companies in Scotland. However, within the remains, there exists a wealth of archival resources to provide insight into historical textile design trends, creative processes and manufacturing. This paper focuses on activity taking place at The Glasgow School of Art in which the past is examined to inform the present and therefore transform the creation of textile and textile-related products of the future. Three case studies are discussed, the first, Awaken examined the conceptual possibilities of reinterpreting archive material for contemporary fashion and textile related design work. Fourteen creative practitioners participated and utilised the Archives & Collections Centre at The Glasgow School of Art for inspirational purposes. An array of archival material was examined with various textile and related outcomes produced. Creative process journals were used for data collection and to explicate individual ways of working. Awaken culminated in an exhibition, publication, seminar and student project. A further case study, Classic Textiles describes the work of the Centre for Advanced Textiles (CAT), at The Glasgow School of Art. CAT exists as a facility for digital textile printing production, learning, teaching, knowledge exchange and research. Classic Textiles was established to recreate accurately 20th century textile design classics using digital design and print technology. Archival and practice-based research informs the creation of digital representations of the designs of Lucienne Day, Robert Stewart, Sylvia Chalmers and Lana Mackinnon; a further project has centred on the adaptation of the textile designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Exploration in terms of scale and customisation has led to the creation of new products and the use of Classic Textiles as a learning and teaching resource. The final case study focuses on the Interwoven Connections project, which relates to the carpet manufacturing innovators comprising the name Stoddard Templeton. This project involves archival research and oral history interviews to ascertain the workings of the design studio, carpet and textile design processes and the use of inspirational design library material in the creative process. As with the other case study examples, this project has resulted in an array of outputs and dissemination activities to ensure that the past informs the present in order to enhance the future. The paper concludes by describing how each of the case studies have evidenced reproductive, adaptive and transformative approaches to working with archival resources to shift the shape of future textile design practice and research. Proposals will recommend how these approaches can be used to formulate forthcoming research, creative practice, learning and teaching strategies.
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Recap & Guide To Essaouira, Morocco
Essaouira was a bit different than the cities we visited because this portion of the trip was a real vacation. We slept in, didn't have a schedule, no guides, no plans, nada. Essaouira is a 15th century port city on Morocco's Atlantic coast. We spent our days here exploring the medina and drinking fresh orange juice oceanside with the hysterical beach entertainment... Camels, horses, ATVs, surfers, kiters, windsurfers and lots of puppies. I'm going to share my highlights of Essaouira with you instead of a full recap of our time here because we spent most of our time relaxing and wandering. It was much less structured than the rest of our trip.
We found a handful of amazing spots which are definitely a must in Essaouira. You can't pass up the pastries at Patisserie Driss. They're unbelievably tasty (my favorite of them all pictured below), they're beautiful and they cost a whopping 5DH or about 50 cents a piece. I'm pretty sure I ate around a dozen of these cookies in the 4 days here (they're about the size of my hand)...
We also found the best Moroccan crepe we had of the whole trip from a street vendor called Chez Miloud on one of the main drags... We went back 3 times (if you couldn't already tell... This was a carb filled vacay). I liked my Moroccan crepes best doused with honey... Here, one crepe is only 3.5DH or 35 cents. The restaurants in Essaouira are amazing and extremely inexpensive. The ones I would add to your must eat list are: Layounne, The Loft, Mega Loft, Taros (for a beer or juice on the roof- the food here was much pricier than other places as its in the main square). Our favorite spot to sit at the beach was the Ion Club. Great smoothies and juices, the pizza was also quite good! The other food was just alright, so I would recommend this more for a juice and a great spot to relax and take in the crazy beach scene! Eating fresh fish grilled right at the port is also a must! There's one spot right at the port where they offer this and a few spots in the medina where you can buy your fish from the market and then they'll cook it up for you right there!
One night, we took a cooking class with a charming local couple in their home and had a wonderful time! Not to mention, the food was amazing! It's called Khadija's Kuzina. It's run by Khadija and her husband, Hussain, who are just lovely! I would definitely recommend taking a cooking class with them when in Essaouira. Not only did we learn to make a few of our favorite Moroccan dishes but it was very cool to get out of the tourist area of Essaouira and see where the locals live. Cooking in a real Moroccan home with two extremely kind locals who were also great teachers was a memorable experience. The class was 30 euro/ person which in my opinion is extremely reasonable and 100% worth it.
The reason we wanted to visit Essaouira is because it's known for its windsurfing and surfing. We first learned about the town 14 years ago when my family was on Maui for a Starboard photo shoot and met the nicest Moroccan windsurfer named Boujmaa who is from Essaouira. We've stayed in touch with him all these years and since then he's been telling us we'd love his town and should visit. Well, we finally did!! We were able to see Boujmaa and meet his wife and son as well as see the sports camp he runs just 20 minutes outside of Essaouira. If you're looking to windsurf or SUP in Morocco, whether you're a beginner or not, Bouj X Sports is your place. He has a great guest house right next to the beach and all the gear you need. Plus, you couldn't ask for a better instructor than one of the very best professional windsurfers on the planet! Seeing Boujmaa and meeting his family in his hometown was definitely a highlight of the trip for us.
When the surf got too big for any of us to be in the water, we decided to head back to Marrakech one day early for some business and more exploring. For our last night we stayed at La Maison Arabe which was the most charming Riad with absolutely outstanding service. It was actually the first Riad in all of Marrakech and the accommodations were first class!
That day, I met with one of the owners of the famous Marrakech concept store, Max and Jan to learn about their journey, their collections and local designers. This store is a fashion lover's dream. Even my dad (who I mentioned before doesn't care and knows nothing about fashion) was blown away by this store. It was so fun to meet and chat with Jan. In March they're also adding a restaurant to their store so if I didn't already give you enough of a reason to visit, there's another one! He recommended lunch on the terrace at Le Jardin and we obliged. An absolutely charming place with amazing food!! The seafood pastilla was to die for! Another place to absolutely add to your list.
That night we ate at our Riad and had an amazing meal in the most charming, vibrant and relaxing atmosphere outside by the pool. I was thoroughly embarrassed when the whole staff sang me happy birthday (in Arabic) but it was also very sweet and special. After they sang, my dad told me that when we checked in and they looked at my passport, they noticed my birth date and did that all on their own, my parents didn't ask. Now, that's what I call attentiveness and amazing service. My whole family agreed we would stay here again.
The last morning, mom and I spent two final hours in the markets picking up a few little things and going to a meeting (I'm sorry I can't tell you guys more right now but I have super exciting news coming soon so stay tuned!!!). We used up every last minute! After hustling back to the Riad we had 15 minutes to pack, change and get to the airport!!!
This trip and Morocco itself were magical. There really are not enough good things I can say about this country and its people. Unfortunately, in America, there are a lot of rumors about Morocco that we learned are completely untrue. I'll be writing a post all about misconceptions and truths of this country. For now let me just say, there's nothing that should deter you from visiting this place. If you have any questions at all about Morocco, please feel free to ask!!! If you're planning to visit Morocco, definitely read my guides to the other cities as well and my tips and tricks for traveling Morocco post. These things will really come in handy!
You can see more photos from the trip on Instagram!


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Linking Lean Systems and Strategic Plans
This hands-on workshop shows attendees how to utilize Hoshin Kanri at the organizational level. Participants will develop a basic lean-based Kanri example and create a Lean Management System charter relevant to their organization. From there, attendees will review how samples of typical types of leading and lagging Key Process Indicators are pertinent to their business. This workshop is conducted in a break-out team format where discussion and cross-learning can occur.
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I love a thunderous prairie storm. The smell of rain and the freshness in the air as the world is washed clean. Sometimes it's easy to forget that those simple joys are huge trials for some.
For years, Judith taped plastic bags to her ceiling to catch the leaks coming into her home. A two time cancer survivor, for her rain meant stress, hard work, and a constant reminder of the deterioration of her home. Everyone should be able to enjoy the rain.
One Saturday in September, Judith got a new roof. Two days later it stormed and thanks to our donors, faithful volunteers from Partridge Mennonite Church, and Commerce Bank — she and her little dog could relax enjoy the rain.
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Are you ready for Christmas? I'm not. I still have some gifts to wrap. I've given up on Christmas cards. I've sent some e-cards to folks I have email addresses for and mailed a few paper ones. The cost of postage is the reason I've cut down on sending cards. Thankfully, people have still sent me cards.
One card is a mystery. It's from a Florida address and it's signed "Kirk and Dee." I don't know these people. I do have a cousin Dee but she's married to Tom. Or at least she was the last I heard from her.
Tuesday I went to my appointment for the medical study I'm participating in. Turned in my diary and had blood drawn. So far so good. I thought as I drove home that it's almost like selling your blood like drug addicts do since they reimburse us. It's interesting to see who else is there. Since the drug they are investigating is for people over 60, most of the participants are senior citizens. I wonder how many of us are supplementing our retirement income this way.


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Tonight the Tar Heels face a talented Virginia team, one that has been expecting great things but thus far has been an enigma. We may see the Cavaliers team that came back a double digit deficit to beat the 10th ranked Arizona Wildcats. Or we may see the team that lost by double digits, at home, to Appalachian State, and barely screeched by a college team from Puerto Rico. Which Virginia team we see will determine whether we beat them by a little or a lot. Wait, did I just say that? Crap.
UVa/J&H's Strenghts:
- Guard play. UVa is considered a team that can represent the ACC in the tourney because of their three star guards, point guard Sean Singletary (above), 3-guard Mamadi Diane, and the oh-so-close-to-being-aptly-named J.R. Reynolds (below). They combine for 46.4 of Virginia's 80.9 points per game. Our scoring threat on the backcourt in Wayne Ellington and that's pretty much it.
- Experience. The Cavs bring back four of their five starters from last year (Diane, Reynolds, Jason Cain, and Adrian Joseph), all of which are upperclassmen. Then again, I said that experience was to be an advantage for FSU on Sunday, and look how it got them. Still, the track record of experienced teams makes this nugget hard to ignore.
- Frontcourt. It's not that they have a bad frontcourt; Cain and Joseph and more than capable at the college level. It' s just that they're facing the front of Tyler frickin' Hansbrough and Brendan Frickin' Wright. Almost every college frontcourt is at a disadvantage against them.
- Inconsistency. I touched on it earlier that the level of play that the UVa exhibited this season has been inconsistent. Even against Arizona they had to overcome a large deficit. They need to play at full intensity fo 40 minutes to have a chance in this game, and I don;t see it happening.
- Quentin Thomas. After seeing him and the intensity he showed against Florida State, I'm convinced that he can be just as good tonight as Frasor and Lawson, and he deserves a lot of playing time in this game (I propose 15 minutes for Q, 10 for Frasor and 15 for Lawson). Being a third good point guard creates a triple threat that Singletary may not be able to keep up with.
I hope I didn't jinx the Tar Heels with my bravado. Don't worry, if they lose tonight, I will blame you. Yes, you the reader. It's all YOUR fault!!!!


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Dave Matthews Band Posters
Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Six color screen print for Dave Matthews Band's May 29th show at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater.
Shoreline Amphitheater
Five color poster for their show at the Shoreline Amphitheater. Inspired by the sign featuring a crane as you enter the venue and the California Poppies that grow in the state.
Klipsch Music Center
Four color screen printed poster for Dave Matthews Band at Klipsch Music Center, also know as Deer Creek Center, on July 22nd, 2016 in Noblesville, IN. Inspired the "Deer Creek" alternative name for the venue.
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Five color screen printed poster for Dave Matthews Band shows in London at the O2 Apollo and O2 Academy Glasgow.
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XXXX color poster for their show at Daily's Palace Amphitheater. Inspired by the endangered clouded leopard.


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"Shut up, Wesley!" is one of the most common beloved phrases used in Star Trek meme-making, but what is truly so wrong about Wesley Crusher? Most people who don't like him either say it's because he's "annoyingly smart" - something that can be a likable trait about a character when utilized judiciously - or that they just can't explain why he gets on their nerves. Most people who do like him were 12 in 1990 and either thought he was oh so dreamy or the one character on the ship they could relate kind of to.
On the surface, Wesley makes perfect sense: the son of a single mother and doctor, he's a young prodigy poised to run the ship someday. That's not how he turns out, however, and somewhere along the line he ends up being one of the most loathed characters in the history of Star Trek. His attitude comes off smug when he only means to be confident.
In another movie, on another character, Wheaton pulls it off as charming, but for some reason in Star Trek, among the adult cast and futuristic setting, he sends eyes rolling when he's onscreen.
From his smarmy attitude to his ridiculously superior intellect, here are 15 Things About Wesley Crusher That Make No Sense.
15 He's A Perfect Wunderkind
Wesley Crusher is the Hermione Granger of the Starship Enterprise, and let's face it, as awesome as the smart kid is, he can also be annoying. Being able to answer every question correctly has its merits, but it gets on people's nerves, particularly when you're a kid.
Perfection is boring in a character, rendering him dreadful in the eyes of his audience - no matter his merits.
Give the kid a few mistakes to make; no matter how much of a genius a person is, he still needs to get into some scraps or engage in other strange eccentricities once in a while.
By designing Wesley as an idealized wunderkind who knows everything and seems perfect, TNG showrunners doomed him from the start for many fans.
14 His Intellectual Prowess Is Both Overrated And Underrated
Yes, he's a kid genius, but Wesley's abilities are often wasted. There are countless moments when he could have easily saved the crew from some misadventure or another if he had only been consulted. The fact that his brain is off the charts should mean that he's consulted as often as, say, Data.
Falling asleep while doing his homework? That's pretty typical for an over-worked teenager but it doesn't make sense for Wesley Crusher.
While his mental capabilities are underrated and underused, at the same time they are overrated; made into this big deal that proves the lad has big things in his future. Wesley himself may not even be as annoying to viewers as are his story arcs that frame him as an intellectual giant one day and a Starship peon the next.
13 None Of His Problem-Solving Is Explained
It's like your algebra teacher always said: show your work or you won't get full credit.
Most of the problems associated with Wesley Crusher's mind revolve around us never knowing how he reached his conclusions. "Here's the solution!" young Crusher beams, saving the day once again while a bunch of seasoned scientists scratch their heads. Even when someone as obscure as Doctor Who's The Doctor or The Dresden Files' Harry Dresden comes up with some hair-brained scheme to settle all problems in existence, they at least offer clues to explain why they do what they do.
In this light, Crusher could carry a worse god complex than any of these characters, wielding his powerful mind without an explanation to those who trust him and his ideas.
12 His Clothes Are The Worst
We get that LeVar Burton is the host of Reading Rainbow, but his TNG counterpart, Geordi LaForge, seems to have inspired young Wesley's wardrobe with the show. Between rainbow stripes on gray, bulky brown Padawan-like sweaters and orange librarian turtlenecks, Wesley would be a walking clash of fandoms if he were to wear his clothing in 2018.
In the 1990s, they were cringe-worthy at best, causing him to stick out like a sore thumb among the rest of the crew.
Even the grimace he's wearing over these pink pants demonstrates how much he'd rather enjoy a pair of Hammer pants. He's much better suited to his Starfleet uniforms. Does anyone else feel like Anakin Skywalker could have been a nod to angsty Wesley in this picture?
11 He's Used As A Mary Sue/Plot Device
Need something to happen quickly, change the route of a plot, or generally dump something weird on a character? The Next Generation team had just the teen to take care of such necessities.
In this light, Wesley is the Bella Swan of the TNG series, only instead of being strangely attractive, he is strangely smart. Wesley wraps up problems in neat little packages to help move the show forward without substance, making him seem generic. This doesn't make sense in terms of story development, since a boy genius could be of much more use.
A rebooted Wesley in today's world full of anti-hero love would be quite interesting.
Some fans even blamed the late 1980s writers' strike for the poor characterization and development of Crusher, who was used as a plot device afterward. These fans are the same ones who refer to Crusher as the show's Mary Sue character.
10 He Displays No Growth Or Learning
When you're in a multi-season series for years, your character needs to either grow or get out. Wesley Crusher's lack of growth makes no sense, given that as the youngest member of the team he should constantly be growing and changing.
Even in episodes where his character should be learning and growing, he strangely backtracks, such as in "Pen Pals", when he was left in command of the science team. Instead of rising to the challenge, he fretted like a hen in a foxhole, clucking after every officer to ask an opinion on what should have been an easy task.
Given that Wesley had previously demonstrated superior confidence and intellect prior to this challenge, it could even be argued that his character regressed instead.
9 He's Designed For Younger Viewers... But Totally Unrelateable To Them
It's one thing to craft a new character in an attempt to connect with a younger crowd, but you're not going to wrangle in new youthful viewers if they can't even relate to your character. Wesley Crusher's personality renders him out of touch with most youth his own age, as is demonstrated repeatedly in the series.
His awkwardness isn't any usual youthful naivete, but rather due to his wunderkind status.
It would have made much more sense to develop a more typical teen aboard the Enterprise for both audience enjoyment as well as making connections with younger viewers.
Perhaps Wheaton's costar in Stand by Me, the brilliant River Phoenix, could've been brought in a time or two as a bad boy bestie for the character. Imagine the fan squeeing had those two been on screen together...
8 He Only Hangs With Grown-Ups
While it's pretty common for an only child to prefer adult company to the presence of other children, at some point they do become interested in their peers-- particularly during adolescence. It seems as though the opposite is true for Wesley Crusher, who is always with the grown-ups. Wouldn't it have made more sense to show him with teens his own age more often?
Wesley shouldn't be all work and no play, no matter how intellectual he is.
He deserves to skip school, make out with his peers, and find a dead body beneath a blueberry patch like other normal teenagers! Okay, maybe he did some of that on the show, and Ashley Judd is a very cool girlfriend, but none of it was nearly as often nor as dramatic as it should have been.
7 He's Given More Importance Than He Deserves
There are other children and teens about the Enterprise. Why is Wesley Crusher so important? Sure, he's smart, but there is an android aboard the ship who is literally a walking computer, among dozens of other geniuses who have both knowledge and experience. Even if he's been added to add youthful interest to the show, it makes zero sense to put so much on Wesley's shoulders-- nor is it truly fair to his character.
Teens may want power over their own lives, but they're rarely ready for such authority.
Writers may have given Wesley a more fighting chance of being well-liked by both his peers as well as his viewers had they backed off a bit and allowed him to truly develop into a character to take seriously, rather than practically giving him adult authority right away.
6 His Story Lines Are Contradictory
He's responsibly saving the entire crew of the Enterprise in one moment, but then he's falling asleep and letting nanites roam freely all over the ship the next. He's leaving to join Starfleet, then bailing at the last minute. He falls in love with Salia, then breaks her heart after she turns into sasquatch and he decides that their worlds are just too different for them to ever make it as a couple.
He's this important, intellectual wunderkind who has to be nurtured into greatness--but he's so annoying and whiny that people love to tell him to shut up. He's also on the same career path as anyone else in Starfleet (is there no college prep course for the advanced students?), yet he achieves Ensign status by pretty much just being himself.
Many episodes featuring Wesley disregard information gleaned from the previous episode. Some do the same in fifteen minute increments.
5 His Powers Are Totally Ignored And Forgotten
Speaking of disregarding previously discovered information about Wesley Crusher, let's highlight one of the biggest, glaring tidbits that everyone tends to ignore about him: the fact that he has incredible abilities with time, propulsion, and energy. He even assisted the Traveler with opening a doorway.
Wesley may be the next step in human evolution with the same abilities as The Traveler, and in one episode he demonstrates as much.
Then this is all pretty much forgotten and never used as a plot device again.
It's true that this all came to a head when Wheaton left the show, so it may have been a moot point, but to have something that incredible revealed as a departure point makes absolutely no sense. This could've been behind his character development all along for a much more interesting result.
4 He Achieved Acting Ensign Through Nepotism
We all know that Wesley should've gone through years of training before achieving his Ensign status so early, and we all know why he achieved it. It wasn't due to his super smart status or problem solving skills but his family ties. Not only was Wesley's father the best friend of Captain Picard's before he passed away, but Jean-Luc is also very sweet on Beverly Crusher, whom he even married in an alternate universe.
Yes, it was in name only, but would Picard have really given the status to anyone else purely out of service?
How many other people "acted in the true spirit and traditions of Starfleet" without being awarded the honor? Wesley still retained all rights and privileges, including wearing that coveted uniform, and those should only be earned by a qualified candidate.
3 He Rejected Starfleet
All of that buildup of the boy wonder into the ultimate genius commander and... he rejects Starfleet? Wesley turned down the entire career that had always been in his future to leave with someone that he barely knows. While Wesley had a good reason to become a Starfleet dropout (see #2), it really makes no sense for him to suddenly do so.
He abandoned not only his dreams, but all of the training he completed leading up to this moment.
Wesley's life has done nothing but indicate that he will be a competent, capable Starfleet officer, and likely a captain or even commander, someday, yet the writers threw in this wrench. Of course, we all know it was a quick and easy way to get rid of his character, since Wheaton was leaving the role.
2 He Left With The Traveler
"Wesley, don't talk to strangers." Okay mom, I'll just run away with one because my dead dad told me to do it.
Flattery will get you anywhere, as The Traveler must've known when he called Wesley "Mozart."
In all seriousness, it's really the most insane thing Wesley has done because he does it at the end of his career! This could have been the beginning of a new, interesting Wesley instead of the end of his character. Rejecting Starfleet is completely out of character for Wesley, but leaving to study with The Traveler on the advice of his dead father could have been an interesting divergent from his story had it been explored.
Of course, it also makes no sense because it goes against his entire upbringing.
1 He Solves Things The Grown-Ups Can't
Perhaps the most annoying thing about Wesley Crusher that makes absolutely no sense is the fact that he solves problems that adults in the crew can only scratch their heads over. In the episode "The Battle", how could anyone (most notably La Forge) have missed the Ferengi signal that was supposedly so distinctive? Wesley caught it with flying colors.
There are multiple examples where some grown-up (any grown-up, really; these aren't always rocket science moments) could easily to solve the issue at hand but everyone stands around in befuddlement while young Crusher steps in to save everyone.
He even saw through Lore when no one else could, which is utterly ridiculous.
He can't clean up his own messes (the nanites were a prime example of this) but simultaneously outshines the adults is what makes him more despised than the word "millennial."
What else doesn't make sense about Star Trek: The Next Generation's Wesley Crusher? Let us know in the comments!