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Categories: Slash Pairings > McKay/Sheppard Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay
The Ancients defeated the Replicators, and remained in control of Atlantis. Sheppard is still commanding an SG Team, and with some effort, has managed to get McKay assigned to his Team.
A View of married life on atlantis John is married to Teyla and Rodney is married to Laura Cadman. John has been married to Teyla for a few months and Rodney has been married for a year. Could show the dymanics of each other of relationships from either the point of first date to eventually marrying their respective partners. Set sometime in the future.
Categories: Ship Pairings > McKay/Other, Ship Pairings > Sheppard/Teyla Emmagan Characters: John Sheppard, Other, Rodney McKay, Teyla Emmagan
Come on, you know he would make a super awesome mad scientist. I was shocked to see that in the *thousands* of McShep fics out there not one of them had this concept. Mckay = Mad scientist AU & Radek could be his minion or something. You know you want to.
Categories: Slash Pairings > McKay/Sheppard Characters: Rodney McKay
I'm posting this challenge because I can't write to save my life and I had an idea for a story. Due to a solar flare, the McKay of present day Atlantis ends up at the SGC within a few days of the events of "48 Hours". If you have a better idea it doesn't have to be a solar flare. I'd also like to know about any stories that may have already been written.
Categories: None Characters: Rodney McKay
Since "The Road Not Taken", I've been dying for some good Sam/Rodney banter/romance. It'd be great to read some ideas for how McKay and Carter met in the AU and how their relationship was.
Categories: Ship Pairings > Carter/McKay Characters: Rodney McKay
John Sheppard was born into a rich, Texan, Oil Family, hes the youngest Son, and after a trip to Canada, comes back married to another man, Rodney McKay, who just happens to be the Son of Johns Fathers most bitter enemy. Almost the entire Family is against the Marriage, and despite how much John Loves Rodney, theyre determined to do whatever it takes to break them up. (An Au version of the series "Dallas".)
Henry Mitchell (Charmed) is one of Cameron Mitchell's many relatives. Cam and Sheppard has had a vaguely defined "thing" for a long time whenever they're at the same place at the same time, but Cam has now decided it's about time that John meets more of his extended family. Enter Henry, his wife Paige, their children, and his sister-in-laws and their families. Poor John. (If at all possible don't reveal magic to the Stargate people, and don't reveal the Stargate Project to any of the Halliwell's.)
Categories: Slash Pairings > Mitchell/Sheppard Characters: Cameron Mitchell, John Sheppard
Basically, I would LOVE to read either a Work In Progress or full-length fic featuring an Atlantis AU where Meredith is female. (Preferably the story of events from canon-save Meredith being female. Of course, the author is completely free to change some events, alternate the timeline, etc. Have FUN.) And while she is still loud, obnoxious and full of herself, underneath it all she has heart of gold and emotional walls that are near impenetrable. Of course, for all her rude and obnoxious fronts (in order to keep people at a distance and not get too close to her because of a difficult past that is up to the author's discretion), one Major Sheppard is determined to get past her defenses. I would love to see a slow development between Meredith and John, in which they start out as tentative acquaintances, slow friends, and then something more. I would also love the author forever if s/he also put the entire story in Meredith's perspective, and had McKay be almost completely oblivious to Sheppard's growing attraction to her as they get to know each other better over time...
Categories: Slash Pairings > McKay/Sheppard Characters: Acastus Kolya, Aiden Ford, Carson Beckett, Elizabeth Weir, Jennifer Keller, John Sheppard, Major Lorne, Original Character, Radek Zelenka, Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan
Write a story in which Michael encounters Teyla in her Wraith queen guise. I would like it to have elements of a Michael/Teyla pairing, but I would also like for Teyla to find out a few things about Michael that gives her a little more understanding and sympathy for what he has done and gone through. Extra points for including Todd!
Categories: None Characters: Teyla Emmagan
McKay Ascended fully, and has now been gone for nearly a month, no one is speculating as to why he hasn't retaken human form, whether or not it's a process that takes time, whether he can even retake Human form, or if he even wants to. Sheppard is miserable, he's not only lost a member of his team, but his best friend, and is only now beginning to realise exactly how much time they spent together. John's in a funk, Teyla and Ronon try to lift his spirits, but he's just not himself, Elizabeth suggests that he take some time for himself, and even offers him some time on Earth. He doesn't accept that, but does take a few days just for himself, and having taken a Jumper out, doesn't quite believe it's real when Rodney appears in the seat next to him.
Col. Sheppard is on Earth and his Iratus DNA has been reactivated/has returned. He could have had a relapse, had an accident or been experimented on. He comes into contact with characters from the Buffy universe and is mistaken as a demon.
Categories: Crossovers > General Characters: John Sheppard
Rodney McKay's Wife isn't everything that she seems, and is only with him for the money, the notoriety, and the prestige that comes with being Married to him. Her Husband is a Nobel Prize Winner, and with Rodney busy in the Lab, she gets to go to every Social Event by herself, and sleep with whoever she wants, but Rodney doesn't know any of this. John Sheppard is in Love with Rodney, he's his Best Friend, and he's always hated Rodney's Wife, so when he finds out the truth about her, he doesn't hesitate in telling Rodney, and although he does feel guilty for being the one to tell him, has a moment of weakness, and being deeply manipulative, convinces Rodney to move in with him. Rodney's vulnerable, he's falling apart, and John takes advantage of that, admitting his feelings, and making a pass at Rodney, who is no position to rebuff it, but what could have been a natural coming together has been forced, Rodney turns away from him, and John knows what a terrible mistake he's made.
John Sheppard is a rich, old man's, trophy boyfriend, and his Life consists of being paraded around social events, being the only boyfriend, in a room filled with wives and girlfriends, the only people that he has to talk to, but that won't actually talk to him. John can't exactly complain, he has everything that he could want, more planes than he knows what to do with, and the finest clothes to wear, and it's not that he doesn't care about the old man; he does, although he could do without the old man sex, it's just that this Life feels so hollow. What he wasn't expecting was for the old man to die, and even more so, for him to have left all of his money to John; he's now become one of the richest men in the world, but still feels just as hollow. It's now John that attends these social events as a guest, not just the plus one, and is person that everyone wants to talk to, even the wives and girlfriends. It's now the people that don't want to talk to John that interest him, and at one of these social events, there's such a person, Rodney McKay. Not only does Rodney not know who John is, something that is now a rarity, but he's not interested in fawning all over him after he finds out, John likes him, Rodney makes him feel, something that he done in a long time.
McKay as Beatrice, Beckett as Hero, Sheppard as Benedick and whoever you'd like as Claudio....
Categories: Slash Pairings > McKay/Sheppard Characters: None
This challenge is to explain what I am looking for in the stories that I hope will be coming in for my series. Eventually it will hold two different timelines one that is in cannon through the very beginning of 'The Return' and the other will be in cannon up through 'Brain Storm', though I am looking for stories from Atlantis' POV during the episodes for both these timelines. I would also like it if it didn't outright contridict anything that has already been published as part of the series. Thirdly this sereis will end up being McShep though other pairings for both obviously have to be used. Also if you hav an idea for a story but don't want to write it send it along, I'll make sure you get the credit for the idea.
Categories: Slash Pairings > McKay/Sheppard, General Characters: Aiden Ford, Cameron Mitchell, Carson Beckett, Daniel Jackson, Elizabeth Weir, Jack O'Neill, Jennifer Keller, John Sheppard, Major Lorne, Original Character, Other, Radek Zelenka, Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Samantha Carter, Steven Caldwell, Teal'c, Teyla Emmagan, Vala Mal Doran
Rodney McKay loves his Job, he's an Astrophysicist, respected in his field, and working at Area 51. After a night with Friends, and while heading home, Rodney's mugged, or at least someone tries to mug him, a man comes to his rescue, fighting off the Muggers, and that man is John Sheppard. Shaken but okay, Rodney goes Home, but can't get John out of his head. He sets about finding more, or anything about him, learning that he's an Ex Air Force Major, and then sets about tracking him down.
Thought of this while listening Evanescence's My Immortal so that's a good point of reference for emotional motivation etc. John and Rodney have been in a very passionate, secret relationship for years and no one suspects them. Theyve had ups and downs but together they are stronger. Rodney is the only one who knows the true John Sheppard and how deeply things do actually affect him. Theyve been each others coping mechanism through all the horrors that Pegasus has dealt them. When a mission goes horrifically wrong John is left in a comatose like state in the Atlantis infirmary (much like John Crichton at the end of Farscape) and left to deal with his grief alone while trying to still protect the true nature of their relationship. Rodney struggles with this to the point of breakdown. Carson is the one who discovers their relationship and desperately tries to keep their secret but the genetic evidence provided by the birth of Rodney and Johns child make it impossible. John is dishonorably discharged from American military. Must show depth of John and Rodneys relationship before accident. Must show accident, immediate aftermath and how Rodney copes/doesnt cope Must be NC-17 Must be LONG Fic! 20,000 + at least. MPreg/ John- with Rodney not wanting to have anything to do with the kid to begin with. The whole gang can be in it but not bothered if Keller gets left out.
Categories: Slash Pairings > McKay/Sheppard Characters: Carson Beckett


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- CNN Fit Nation team is in Malibu, California, to race their first triathlon
- The group reflects on some of the lessons they've learned during training
- These lessons apply to all areas of their lives -- and can help you, too
With less than 48 hours to go before our Fit Nation team tackles its first triathlon in Malibu, California, we asked them to reflect on the past nine months of training. Here are the top five lessons they learned:
Like riding a bike, sometimes in life you just have to let go.
Learning to ride the bike was the toughest challenge I had on this journey. Every ride I had until the midway trip in Florida was full of fear and white knuckles. I couldn't make myself lay off the brakes coming down hills, so it made it very hard to climb back up. But on the midway trip, Coach April got inside my head and heart. During a bike ride, she said, "I want you to know you deserve this -- all the time and work you've put into this. It's worth it; all you have to do is let go and take it."
Like braking on a bike, I was holding on too tightly to people, words and situations that had hurt me and to worries about things I have absolutely no control over.
So write down everything you are holding on to that is preventing you from living the life you deserve. You aren't writing them down to dwell on them; you are writing them down to get them out of your heart and off your mind.
Here's mine: "I am not defined by the scars of my past. It is up to me to define who I am now and who I will become. The only person I can save is myself. When I find it difficult to accept what I have no control over, I will let go and trust in God to guide me."
-- Annette Miller
Giving up is not an option.
Life is never going to stop. The ups and downs of being a human being on God's green Earth are going to continue whether we like it or not. Both honeymoons and valleys are undoubtedly going to greet you along the way.
Don't get me wrong; being on the Fit Nation team has been an awesome experience. But it has also proved to be much harder than I ever expected. I've fallen so many times, and in so many ways, yet I'm not giving up on my goal of crossing the finish line in Malibu.
Whether it's mental or physical, remind yourself that giving up is not an option. Getting to the finish line, regardless of your race, may not be pretty or perfect, but I promise that you'll get there. Just keep picking yourself up when you fall.
-- Douglas Mogle
You can't go wrong following your passion.
Little did I know how triathlon training would permeate my life. I didn't notice it at first; I was too preoccupied with anxiety and fear about the journey upon which I was embarking. Still mired in self-doubt and comparing myself to those around me, I was worried that I wouldn't be enough. Fast enough. Strong enough. Disciplined enough.
But little by little, my attitude shifted. Physical feats I didn't think possible became daily routines. Incrementally, my body and my mind became stronger. I became comfortable in my imperfect body, realizing its value lies not in how others view it or the clothes I use to dress it but rather in the places it can take me.
Others noticed this change too. Friends, family and co-workers remarked that I looked good, looked healthy, looked happy. And I was all of those things and more.
I imagine the same happens when an artist picks up a paintbrush, a dancer learns her first moves or a writer finishes a manuscript. The pleasure in following your heart and working hard to achieve a goal you see so vividly is infectious. Whether it's sport, art, music or any number of things, you can't go wrong with following your passion. You'll soon find your inner joy burning so brightly that others will be drawn to your light.
-- Tabitha McMahon
Keep moving forward.
During the first few weeks, I was completely overwhelmed -- from making time to work out to improving my diet to learning how to operate the new electronic devices we used to track our mileage. So many times, I wondered if I was in over my head and if I really had what it was going to take to do a triathlon in nine short months. Luckily, all I had to do was look at my right wrist, where a silver band with the words "Keep moving forward" reminded me that I didn't need to conquer everything at once; I just needed to take one small step in the right direction in order to keep moving toward my goal.
It is hard for me to put into words how much strength and determination this simple mantra provides me with each and every day. As I have dealt with tragedies, emergencies and the everyday ups and downs of life, it reminded me that a simple step, no matter how small forward, meant I was moving in the right direction.
This time next week, the event that I have trained for and looked forward to since January will be a memory. My fears and anxiety have been replaced with pride and excitement.
I know that for the rest of my life, I will continue to keep moving forward, one step at a time.
-- Rae Timme
Invite others into your world
The reason I am here, feeling well-prepared to start and finish in Malibu, is because of the incredible support I've gotten from my teammates, my family, my friends and even strangers who have followed my progress.
If I had attempted this triathlon thing on my own, I'm not sure that I would have made it. In fact, I know I would have stopped swimming out of pure frustration. But the encouragement and advice that everyone has given to me has carried me through to this point.
We think of triathlon as an individual pursuit, and we do run the races alone. But we didn't get to those races alone. We got there as a team.
My team has carried me through, and I'm proud to say that because of all of you, I am ready to be a triathlete. My most import lesson I've learned is to invite people into your world, allow them to become part of your journey and accept their shoulder for support when you need it. They'll help you achieve your goals.
-- Stacy Mantooth
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On the last Friday of every month, ComedySportz is bringing in original outside acts to perform ahead of their 10pm adults-only Blue Show. This month, ComedySportz Presents features Adrift, a nationally-touring show created by Philadelphia Improv Festival producer Matt Nelson. Matt performs with a rotating cast, improvising scenes that take place over several days of being stranded together on a life raft. In this edition, Adrift will be kept afloat by Eoin O' Shea, Todd Rodenhiser, Sue Taney, Daryll Charles, Danna Young and Mary Carpenter of ComedySportz.
WitOut: Can you give a brief overview of the origins of Adrift?
Matt Nelson: Adrift was created four years ago for the Philadelphia Improv Festival. I'd just ended several-year runs with a couple groups, and wanted to still do a longform set in my own festival. I figured I'd rope in a bunch of amazing people that my co-producers couldn't possibly say no to. I made a short list, and that first show included locals Kristen Schier and Kelly Vrooman, as well as Brian O'Connell from iO West and Steve Kleinedler (at that time, still a Bostonian). I looked at the list and thought to myself, "Hey these people would be amazing to be shipwrecked with." And that's when the show concept was born. It was so much fun that I decided to keep at it. It became my own personal all-star show, giving me a chance to work with incredibly talented people I might otherwise never get to play with. Joe Bill, Jeff Griggs, Jill Bernard, Dave Sawyer, Topher Bellavia, Tara DeFrancisco, Rachel Klein—people who make your comedy heart swoon. After I locked down Emo Philips for my NCCAF show two years ago, I became pretty fearless about asking anyone whose work I really admire.
WO: What brought Adrift to ComedySportz?
MN: ComedySportz actually approached me to do the show. Adrift is a show that doesn't play all the time, and with my format their cast can get really involved. Between the two, I think it's a nice fit for their Final Fridays format, and I suppose they must have thought the same. I've had quite a few of their cast members in various rafts, and they've always been a blast to play with… so it was pretty much a "yes" from the word go. Then I was told I could pick from anyone in the cast, and it was like being a kid in a candy store. I decided to opt for mostly new players—because aside from doing a few local gigs and festivals, Adrift is a road show, and I only bring 1-2 Philly improvisers with me to those.
WO: You have some really amazing ComedySportz players in the cast for this show. What are some skills they bring, either as individuals or a group, that you're looking forward to having for this performance?
MN: I'm so excited about this cast. Overall, ComedySportz players bring a style of play that comes only from a strong connection built over time doing weekly shows. It's a family—a very generous, playful family with tons of heart. Let me see if I can highlight a few things though…
Eoin O'shea: Eoin approaches things with a sort of tempered chaos, bubbling just under the surface. No matter how methodical a scene is, there's always something dangerous and exciting potentially lurking around the next corner.
Todd Rodenhiser: Todd is a menagerie of big, bold, beautiful characters. They're born from a whole other plane of existence, and it's always thrilling when they come out to play.
Danna Young: Danna is a quirky, vibrant player than can play the duality of what you think is a light character, only to surprise you with strong choices and emotional reactions that can turn on a dime.
Darryl Charles: Darryl understands comedy like few others I know. The way he processes every little gift, it's like he took an evolutionary step somewhere— always working out the best possible arcs for relationships, but always in the flash of a moment.
Sue Taney: Sue is a powerhouse player who just exhales hilarity. She's like one of those storage saver bags where they shrink down all the fluffy stuff —she could take three minutes of silence and not have a moment of dead air.
Mary Carpenter: Mary is the crown jewel of Philly comedy, and I wish more comedians saw her more often. I don't think I could run out of things to say. I have never, and I genuinely mean never, seen anyone on stage as generous as her. She can communicate so effectively with her face alone, it's scary. If a show were a knife fight, you'd never have to check your six, because Mary's got your back without fail.
Catch Adrift at ComedySportz (2030 Sansom Street) this Friday, January 25th at 8pm. Tickets are $12.


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Historical and contemporary slavery.
A beautiful building housing one of the UK's finest collections of fine and decorative art.
Paintings, Wedgwood and Chinese ceramics.
Uncover objects from the Titanic, find out about life at sea and learn about the port of Liverpool.
The Titanic, life at sea and Liverpool's port.
This museum tells the story of Liverpool with diverse exhibits housed in a stunning building.
Liverpool's history and popular culture.
Explore a Victorian merchant's house with its period furniture and beautiful paintings.
Paintings, vintage fashion and furniture.
Beautiful paintings, sculpture and decorative art from the 13th century to the present day.
Paintings, sculpture and decorative art.
Discover treasures from around the world, explore outer space and meet live creatures!
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Accession number WAG 2389
'Molly Longlegs' by George Stubbs
A technical examination was made of this painting before the exhibition George Stubbs: A Celebration in 2006.
The painting and its materials are characteristic of 18th century British painting of this period and of Stubbs' solid technique during the 1760s.
Very few preparatory drawings by Stubbs survive and with no day book or diary (as we have for Gainsborough and Reynolds) close examination of the paintings is the only way to understand his painting practice. Infra-red reflectography shows no evidence of underdrawing and close examination of the surface of the painting shows no incised line or squaring up as might be expected of a painter who excelled in accurate and detailed representations. There is no indication of how the image was laid out on the canvas although it was undoubtedly not drawn freehand. It is possible that the medium Stubbs used in the preliminary drawing of his composition is just not visible in IR. A squared-up drawing (Paul Mellon Collection) for the enamel 'Self-Portrait' in the National Portrait Gallery confirms that he did use detailed drawings for the production of at least some of the completed works.
The paint medium has been identified as predominantly drying oil but with a small addition of pine resin plus an unidentified non-drying oil or fat. Even at this relatively early stage in his career it seems that Stubbs was experimenting with his paint medium, although there is no sign of the treacherous beeswax which was to dominate his paint medium from the 1770s onwards and remain soluble 200 years later.
Follow the links below to find out more about some of the details of the painting.
Ground layer of paint
Outline of the horse
Painting techniques
Stubbs' palette
Details of the horse and jockey
Detail of the tack
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The mainstream media has not reported the story, but the son of Vice President Joe Biden, who serves as Attorney General for the state of Delaware, has issued a mandate to county commissioners informing them that sheriffs in the state's three counties no longer have arrest powers.
When the information reached this reporter late yesterday evening, further investigation revealed that there is a nationwide effort to strip local sheriffs of most of their enumerated powers that are mandated in the state constitutions of the various states. Such a move would have the net effect of abolishing local sheriffs departments and strengthening the power of federal law enforcement agencies.
And this is not the first time such an effort has been launched.
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Sister2Sister magazine has featured B.o.B's Bowery Ballroom show in their February 2012 issue. Check it out!
Damn straight! I wanted to go to but couldn't for the same reasons. B.o.B, I need to see you in concert! come back and perform in NY again before I go to college, please!!!
i wanted to go to that but i was to young and the tickets were gone


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Role of the Workforce in Emergency Preparation and Response
The acquisition workforce supports emergency responses under the National Response Framework. The NRF establishes a coordinated, unified response among federal, tribal, state, local agencies as well as non-governmental and volunteer entities who play key roles in preparing for and relief from disasters and emergencies. The acquisition workforce needs to be mindful that the NRF assigns federal agencies the following Emergency Support Functions:
ESF #1: Transportation
Primary Agency: Dept of Transportation
ESF#2: Communication
Primary Agency: Dept of Homeland Security/National Protection and Program/Cybersecurity and Communication/National Communication Systems
ESF #3: Public Works and Engineering
Dept of Defense/ Army Corps of Engineers
ESF#4: Firefighting
Dept of Agriculture/Forest Service
ESF #5: Emergency Management
ESF #6: Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing and Human Services
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Dept of Human Health Services
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ESF#10 Oil and Hazardous Materials Response
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Primary Agencies: USDA, DHS, HUD, SBA
Before responding to emergencies, the acquisition workforce should understand the roles and responsibilities for each lead agency to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort.


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Feel My Legs, for the the third time
The start at Silver Lake Farmers' Market
Racing up hills in an unsanctioned race in the heart of urban Los Angeles, I am figuring out, has minimal appeal. Or am I just not reaching the right people in my promotion? Regardless, for the third year in a row Swarm! put on Feel My Legs, I'm a Racer, the 10-hill stage event that is a race for some, an epic adventure for others that tackles the hardest, steepest, longest hills we can find in our city. It's based on the Legendary Danny Chew's race in Pittsburgh that's in its third decade. Coincidently, my good friend and bike tour co-conspirator Steevo has won it four years in a row. Unlike their race, we do not attract Categorized road racers, but urban cyclists (almost everyone rode to the start) who are up for a serious challenge.
Including the Swarm! rank and file we rolled out of Silver Lake about 50 deep to a new hill for 2008 deep in Mt. Washington, Eldred St. With claims at steepness greater than Fargo St (hill 6), it was worth the 6 miles each way to add it to the route. When we turned the corner the hill was in view the gasps and 'what the fuck's' from riders told me it was a good addition. Not only is it steep for a significantly long section, it is narrow, has uneven pavement and gravel and two loose dogs. In the photo to the left Brian shows that bike skills and patience can go a long way. 5 points.
We rolled back to Echo Park and Silver Lake hitting the string of hills (Marview, Quintero) along Sunset blvd before the long-ish stretch up Echo Park Ave to up and over Baxter. It was the strangest feeling: sun and warmth instead of rain and clouds. The descents were also significantly less scary with dry roads.
After climbing up Baxter from the Echo Park side there is a steep decline into a ravine, before hill 5, which is Baxter again up to the same ridge as the top of thee Fargo hill (but from the opposite side). Back in 2005 I did the water/food support with a BOB trailer in the rain and nearly crashed coming down when my brakes locked up and I launched over the bump in the cross-street. Even though my bike and trailer were airborne I managed to stay on the bike. It was super scary. Unfortunately Cole was not there back then, so when he bombed the hill in 2008 he had no idea the cross street lipped up. I saw him accelerating down at probably 30+ MPH, but figured it was Cole, who has mad bike skills, so I wasn't that worried. Then I saw him launch off the street. And fly through the air. Then crash and slide UP the other side. Fuck. He leaped to his feet immediately, as we rushed over and made him sit back down. Fortunately a woman from the neighborhood happened to be walking by and told us she was a fire(wo)man and took care of him. Can you guess what he broke? Yep, collarbone. And some ribs. Someone from a house made a sling from an old sweatshirt and the fire woman took him to the hospital with his new Independent Fabrication bike that I do not think was damaged.
We were all pretty bummed, but we know Cole will recover quickly and we went on to the next hill. Someone commented, 'See, maybe you hippies should have car support.' I was too caught up in dealing with Cole's injuries to see who said it, but here's my answer wise-ass: Why should we waste the resources of someone driving along the course, on tight back roads that already have too much traffic, just in case a rare emergency happens? As this case proves, our neighbors are capable of helping and help beyond this (which we didn't need) is only a phone call away.
After Fargo, we rolled up and over Earl St (which was one of the 10 hills in 06 and 07, but now only enroute) to Hill 7, Duane, from the dog park on Silver Lake Blvd. The extra miles in the start and the time spent dealing with Cole had already stretched out the day and people were getting tired. Then the sun went in. For the monster climb up to the Observatory it was cool and some sprinkles started to fall. When we regrouped and rode through Los Feliz back to Silver Lake it was full-on raining. Of course! We officially have had rain every year.
The hill that took Cole outIn Silver Lake we crossed paths with CICLE's Green Living ride before hitting the last two hills of the day, Maltman Ave (brought back from 06) and the epic Mitcheltorena. Our numbers had dwindled down as the difficulty of riding all these hills in a row took its toll on a more than a few.
The mandatory Fargo St shot. Note
With Cole out of contention no one could reign Jack in. Dominance for the third year in a row. Not only has he won every year, he is the only person to ride it each year. When will some real roadies show up and give him a worthy challenge? Other Swarm!ers did well. Brian scored points on a mountain bike and Budge held his own on virtually no training (though once he did a road ride, messenger race and bike polo in one day). And no women raced this year. Where you at?
Thanks to everyone who came out and made the ride a success. And the Swarm! comrades who come out every year to put it on. Credit for the photos goes to Stephen Krcmar and Stephen Roullier. Get well soon Cole!
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Yorkshire captain Ballance guided his side away from trouble at 73 for 4 with a controlled innings that accelerated perfectly to the fifth highest score for Yorkshire in List A cricket, helping his side reach 300 for 6, a target they defended with ease as Northants subsided to 136 all out in 28.1 overs.
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Durban, South Africa - Peatlands must be given much stronger attention at the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) in Durban, South Africa, calls NGO Wetlands International. Peatlands are the world's most concentrated and important reservoirs of terrestrial organic carbon and a fast growing source of emissions. They should become 'no-go zones'.
Climatic hotspots, but slow steps at UNFCCC
Drained peatsoils (for forestry, agriculture or mining) occur on a mere 0,3 percent of the global land surface, but cause some 6 percent of the global carbon dioxide emissions. To reduce emissions, pristine peatlands have to become no-go zones and drained peat soils must be restored.
Whilst there is increasing recognition and discussion on this issue among countries and experts, the development of UNFCCC incentives to reduce the massive emissions from drained peatsoil remains modest. Without fast action to protect and restore peat soils, emissions will grow rapidly.
REDD perverse when excluding peat soils
The UNFCCC mechanism to reduce emissions from the loss and degradation of tropical forests (REDD+) currently focuses on above ground biomass (trees). Neglecting emissions from forest soils would be perverse as carbon reduction credits would be earned while the atmosphere still sees massive emissions.
It would also take away the incentives to tackle the emissions from peat forest soils and drive further drainage activities such as for pulp wood and oil palm plantations to these highly emissive soils.
Kyoto Protocol
For developed countries, negotiators reached agreement in 2010 in Cancun on text to allow countries to use emissions reductions from peatlands for meeting their reduction targets under the Kyoto Protocol. A final decision has, however, not yet been taken and also the chance exists that accounting for emissions from peat will not become mandatory.
Global mitigation potential
There is enormous mitigation potential from protecting and restoring peatsoils for countries in South-east Asia and Europe, for China, the US, Mongolia, Russia, Papua New Guinea and several African countries, in particular Uganda. Other countries like in the Andes and Canada have huge peat carbon stocks to protect.
No-Go Zones and Rewetting
Once a peatland is converted and drained, the resulting greenhouse gas emissions may continue for decades or centuries. This is often not recognised resulting in strong underestimation of emissions. Emissions can only be reduced by making undisturbed peatlands 'no-go zones', shifting existing concession licenses in peat forests to degraded mineral soils, ànd by rewetting drained areas. New production techniques such as wet agriculture ("paludiculture") can provide significant production benefits while restoring the environmental functions of peatlands.
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FORT HOOD, Texas - The military courthouse on the edge of Fort Hood has been transformed into a fortress, surrounded by hundreds of stacked freight car-sized shipping containers, and by tall dirt- and sand-filled barriers designed to protect it against the impact of a bomb blast. Armed soldiers stand guard around the building.
Tight security measures are in place at the Texas Army post and neighboring city of Killeen in preparation for the start of jury selection Tuesday in the capital murder trial of Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist charged in the 2009 mass shooting that left 13 dead and nearly three dozen wounded. Just two years after a bomb attack was thwarted in Killeen, some military law experts say the community may once again be a target by supporters of Hasan, an American-born Muslim who has tried to justify the deadly rampage as protecting Taliban leaders in Afghanistan.
"He's admitted he's on the side of terrorists ... so this area is now a high threat level for jihadists," said Jeff Addicott, director of the Center for Terrorism Law at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio. He is not involved in Hasan's case.
Hasan, 42, faces execution or life without parole if convicted of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in the worst mass shooting on a U.S. military installation. Jury selection is expected to last at least a month, and once testimony starts in August, that could take at least two months.
In Killeen, law enforcement officials won't discuss security specifics. But businesses are receiving "If you see something, say something" posters. They feature the picture of a gun store employee who helped avert a deadly attack in 2011 when he alerted authorities of a suspicious customer who turned out to be an AWOL soldier from Fort Campbell, Ky.
Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo was arrested at a Killeen motel where authorities found pressure cookers and other bomb-making components, a loaded gun, 143 rounds of ammunition, a stun gun and al-Qaida magazine article on how to make an explosive device. Abdo, who became a Muslim at 17, said he planned to blow up a restaurant full of Fort Hood troops - his religious mission to get "justice" for the people of Iraq and Afghanistan. Abdo was sentenced to life in federal prison last year.
But it appears a similar attack actually was carried out this year. Two pressure-cooker bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, killing three people and wounding more than 260. Bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who was captured four days later, had downloaded an issue of the same al-Qaida magazine detailing how to make bombs from pressure cookers, according to a federal indictment. His brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev died during the pair's getaway attempt.
Some in Killeen are concerned. Guns Galore store manager Cathy Cheadle - whose sales representative Greg Ebert appears in the poster under the quote "He said something; would you?" - said she hopes the community remains on high alert.
"If one tried it and didn't succeed, I think everybody wants to be in the news and ... somebody else would think, `I want to succeed,'" in an attack, Cheadle said. "I think people should be that alert anyway. As a test, how many people would walk by a backpack and not say anything?"
Although Fort Hood's security plans are sealed by the military judge's orders, the increased measures are evident. In the courthouse, everyone passes through a metal detector. In addition to news reporters and those involved in the case, only victims' relatives are allowed in the small courtroom. No other spectators are allowed.
For pretrial hearings, Hasan has been transported to and from the Fort Hood courthouse from his cell at the nearby Bell County Jail via helicopter, but never at the same time to ensure his safety, said Bell County Sheriff Eddy Lange. Fort Hood, by restricting access, has never allowed any news organizations to take photographs or videotape Hasan.
Last month, someone called the nearby Belton Police Department and threatened to bomb a county courthouse near Fort Hood unless officials met Hasan's "demands," Lange said. No bomb was found, and no one has been arrested.
Hasan has not made any demands in jail or at court hearings. But he objected to the judge's denial of his "defense of others" strategy, which must show that killing was necessary to prevent the immediate harm or death of others. The judge has barred him from telling jurors that he shot U.S. troops because they were an imminent threat to Taliban leaders in Afghanistan.
"We constantly monitor our sources to see if there are any threats, but we've been doing that from the beginning," Lange said. "It's always been in the back of our minds."


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TALLEVAST, Florida, October 13, 2008 (ENS) - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection today reached a legal agreement with defense contractor Lockheed Martin to resolve violations that occurred when about 5,000 gallons of untreated wastewater was released from the company's on-site pump and treat system in the small town of Tallevast on Florida's west coast.
The company was using the pump and treat system to clean up long-standing groundwater contamination from the site of a former nuclear weapons parts production facility.
The wastewater contaminated with volatile organic compounds escaped on August 3, after a faulty shut-off sensor and a compromised secondary containment structure allowed the release of the contaminated groundwater.
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"These are significant violations, and DEP has taken the necessary steps to ensure that Lockheed Martin is taking swift action to address these issues in a timely manner," said DEP Southwest District Director Deborah Getzoff.
"DEP is committed to enforcing the state's environmental regulations, and we are confident that Lockheed Martin has taken these violations seriously," she said.
As a part of the enforcement agreement, Lockheed Martin has 30 days to pay DEP almost $50,000 in penalties and agency costs.
The company must also upgrade the failed pump and treat system. Lockheed Martin cannot resume operations of the system until DEP's provides written authorization to resume pumping.
Lockheed Martin is cleaning up the groundwater associated with the release to prevent further migration of the contaminated water into the deeper aquifers.
The company drilled 15 shallow extraction wells in the area around the treatment plant's secondary containment tank. A double-walled storage tank was brought on site to hold the water extracted from the ground. The water was transferred from the storage tank to tanker trucks, which transported the water off site to a permitted treatment and disposal facility.
DEP is currently reviewing Lockheed Martin's long-term plan to clean up groundwater contamination that has historically moved off-site and into other Tallevast properties in this town of about 100 families.
In 1996, Lockheed Martin assumed ownership of the former Loral American Beryllium Company, which was producing parts for nuclear weapons and reactors in Tallevast. ABC's operations were discontinued in 1997, and the property was sold in 2000.
In 2000, during due diligence activities connected with the sale, volatile organic compounds were identified in shallow groundwater beneath former concrete sumps located on the former ABC site. The volatile organic compounds are primarily trichloroethene and tetrachloroethene, commonly used industrial solvents and degreasers, and their breakdown products.
Lockheed Martin notified the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and entered into a voluntary site cleanup.
But the company did not notify the residents, and the people of Tallevast did not learn that they were living atop a plume of toxic chemicals until 2003 - three years after the problem was discovered.
Based on more extensive sampling from 2002 to 2003, Lockheed Martin discovered that the volatile organic compounds had migrated off-site to the northeast, east and southeast of the ABC property line.
The DEP was notified of the discovery of the off-site contamination and has been involved in the cleanup process.
A third site assessment completed by the company and submitted to the state indicates that groundwater in the vicinity of the site is impacted with volatile organic compounds and 1,4-dioxane. These impacts cover an area of about 200 acres and extend below ground approximately 200 feet.
Despite agreeing to do the cleanup, the company has declined to relocate the small community of eighty houses, claiming that the contamination poses no risk to the residents' health.
Residents say they are seeing increased incidences of various cancers, breathing problems, neurological problems, miscarriages, and unusual nose bleeds. Over the last three years most deaths in the community have been related to throat, stomach, and digestive cancers, they say.
Lockheed Martin says it has made a medical program and a property value guarantee program available to residents in the vicinity of the site.
The medical program provides free examinations to residents and former employees. The property value guarantee provides gap payments to residents and property owners wishing to sell their property if they are unable to get full market value due to the groundwater contamination in the area
Lockheed Martin says it remains committed to removing the contamination from the Tallevast community and will proceed with a plan to conduct further groundwater and soil investigation as well as an Interim Remedial Action. The company has entered into a consent decree with the state of Florida that identifies a definitive plan for cleanup action.
{Photo: Night drilling in the Tallevast community to install groundwater monitoring wells. (Photo courtesy Lockheed Martin)}
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Susan Alexandria Tinker, 20, was arrested Monday morning after falsely reporting a robbery at the Waffle House where she works.
A Virginia woman who falsely reported a Monday morning robbery at a Waffle House as an April Fools' Day prank has been arrested by police.
Susan Alexandria Tinker, 20, an employee at a Hampton, Va., branch of the Waffle House chain, allegedly called local authorities just before 6 a.m. Monday and claimed the restaurant was raided by robbers five minutes earlier, Hampton Police Division Cpl. Mary Shackelford told NBC News.
Police responded immediately and launched an investigation, interviewing other employees while a K-9 unit sniffed around the scene and investigators canvassed the neighborhood for suspects, Shackelford said.
But when police reviewed surveillance footage recorded during Tinker's shift, they discovered unspecified evidence that the original 911 call was just an April Fools' Day hoax, Shackelford said.
Hampton police weren't in the mood for a joke, and Tinker was arrested and charged with one misdemeanor count of falsely summoning police, according to authorities.
Shackelford said that police will not tolerate prank calls made to emergency officials.
"We take this very, very seriously," she said.
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text: SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSION Minutes of the regular meeting of Thursday, May 1, 2003 (As approved amended June 5, 2003) The San Francisco Public Library Commission held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 1, 2003 in the Koret Auditorium, Main Library. Vice President Steiman called the meeting to order at 4:07PM. The following members were noted present: Commissioners Bautista, Chin, Coulter, and Steiman. President Higueras and Commissioners Streets and Strobin were reported excused attendance. Vice President Steiman announced that as the Commission was expected to lose its quorum at 5:45PM she was reordering the meeting's agenda calling for Item #9 Public Comment to be taken 1st followed by Item #2 Collection Management & Development, followed by Item #3 Children & Youth Services Report, then the remaining items in posted order as time permitted. Agenda Items: COLLECTION MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES REPORT PUBLIC COMMENT ADJOURNMENT APPENDIX A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #9 PUBLIC COMMENT An anonymous member of the public expressed appreciation that Public Comment was taken up in view of the likelihood of the meeting being shortened. This individual also informed the Commissioners concerning the status of a lawsuit that they had filed against the Library. Mr. Peter Warfield called the Commissioners attention to a ruling by the Sunshine Task Force sustaining his complaint that the Library had violated the Sunshine Ordinance. Commission discussion: In response to a question by Vice President Steiman, Deputy City Attorney Catharine Barnes reported that the City Attorney had determined that the Sunshine Task Force's order concerning Mr. Warfield's complaint was unlawful. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #2 COLLECTION MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT City Librarian Susan Hildreth introduced Jane Light, Director of the San Jose Public Library and Library Consultant Jeanne Goodrich for a presentation on library collection management and development (hand outs attached). Ms. Light described her professional background and reported on her extensive experience in managing and developing the San Jose Library's collection that facilitated collections with a high turnover rate indicating frequent circulation and strong in the subject areas most in demand by her library's users. Ms. Light then discussed the underlying principles of providing collections of library materials that provided what was wanted, in the ways they were wanted, and in a timely manner to library users. She noted her library was a system with one collection located in 18 sites and that its branch libraries were not islands but part of a system that could provide a requested item within 48 hours of a request. Ms. Light noted that while some materials were purchased with a particular location in mind, computer access to materials had allowed many users to access materials throughout the San Jose Library's collections. Ms. Light commented that items should earn their way into the shelves and earn the right to stay by being used. She pointed out that materials not circulating within a two year period could be considered for removal. Ms. Light noted that in today's library AV materials were as important to users as print. The San Jose Library Director suggested that librarians should trust their customers and tailor their acquisitions and retention to what users wanted. Ms. Light highlighted ways that new technologies could reduce barriers to making materials available and provide greater access to information, particularly for non-English speaking users. Ms. Light additionally pointed to declining use of print reference materials as more users accessed information electronically and noted that demand for periodicals had also declined. Ms. Light suggested that increased use of electronic resources and the options offered by ebooks were trends to watch. The City Librarian then introduced Library Consultant Jeanne Goodrich. Ms. Goodrich lauded the work done in San Jose as exactly the right approach and provided a brief overview of her professional experience as well as ongoing involvement with San Francisco Public Library projects. Ms. Goodrich then gave the Commissioners a critical review of where San Francisco fell among libraries in terms of important use measurements, noting that in many branches materials circulated once a year or not at all where the rate should be at least 6 to 8 times per year. Public comment: An anonymous member of the public opined that the library was a comprehensive resource and that some library professionals regarded low circulation figures as reflective of a high quality collection. Mr. Peter Warfield suggested that if popularity were the benchmark minority views would be driven out. Ms. Sue Cauthen, commented on the wide variety of branch collections and citing the Marina Branch, noted that people often complained about not being able to find what they wanted. Commission discussion: Commissioner Coulter recalled past controversies concerning removal of materials that did not circulate, pointing out that some opposed any weeding, and noted that it was important to rely on the professionalism of our librarians to replace old materials with new. Commissioner Coulter observed that the Library had not done a good job in explaining its collection management policies. Ms. Light remarked that while balance could be important in a collection, it was not always true that having some of everything was preferred to having multiple copies of the best wanted titles available. She suggested that it was best to rely on the judgment of librarians as to how to keep materials of lesser interest available as needed. In response to a question by Vice President Steiman regarding keeping literary and historical materials active in collections, she noted that minority views and historical materials should be highlighted to call attention to them and encourage greater use. Ms. Light noted that having a variety of library collections sharing a peer network of actively circulating materials made more items available to a wider audience of users and maximized the resources available to all. In response to another query by Vice President Steiman, Ms. Light commented that shared access to catalogs made sure that all subject areas in a broad range of titles could be found. Ms. Light noted that this resulted in a far richer collection available through an informal network of shared library resources with each library having some special differing subject emphasis that enriched the whole. Commissioner Chin remarked that common sense and intelligence indicated that materials wanted by users should be provided, calling attention to the large number of members of the public who don't come to meetings and speak out but who want and use a wide variety of materials in diverse media as opportunities to learn. Commissioner Chin noted that our libraries should not be warehouses and that out of date materials should be withdrawn. In response to questions by Commissioner Bautista, Ms. Light explained about the numerous ways surveys were conducted to evaluate what library users were using and what they wanted, calling attention to San Jose's annual citywide repots on performance measures accomplished during the year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #3 CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES REPORT Ms. Toni Bernardi, Chief of Children and Youth Services, presented a detailed overview of the library's plans (copy attached) for Summer Reading 2003 "Team Up with Books" themed program highlighting the resources devoted during the Summer (June 7 –August 9) to young readers of every level throughout the library system. Ms Bernardi then introduced members of the Teen Advisory Council to share their views with the Commissioners. Martrice Chandler, a library user since age 11 and an original member of the Teen Advisory Council, called the library crucial in providing the information resources teens needed calling attention to homework help programs and providing inviting and friendly places to study and work. Ms. Chandler noted that teen users were the future of the library. Annie Yu, a 14 year old member of the Teen Advisory Council, called the Commissioners attention to needed improvements, such as more dedicated spaces for teens, more computers for teen users, and explained that there was often a problem with adults using computers assigned for teen use. Ms Yu also urged development of more, larger, and comfortable dedicated teen serving spaces calling attention to a successful model at the Boston Public Library. Brian Hom, a Teen Advisory Council member very interested in technology, also urged that more computers be made available to tech savvy teen users and suggested that tech support tailored for teen users be developed. Brian pointed out that ever more demanding homework assignments required greater computer access and more Internet time be made available for Teen student. Brian also noted the problems when adult users monopolized computers intended for teens, and additionally recommended catalog improvements that would be helpful for teen users. Ms. Bernardi noted that the teens' voices had been heard and that, while the Library had come along way, much remained to be done. Vice President Steiman limited public comment to 2 minutes to allow everyone who wished to speak in view of the short time left before the meeting must conclude. Public comment: Martrice Chandler, Teen Advisory Council, pointed out that youth were often forgotten and that the library provided the resources to inspire confidence and help youth success. Ms. Chandler called attention to the Library's outreach to young people but noted that improvements were still needed citing more specialized youth collections and above all more dedicated teen computer access at the Main Library and in branches, citing in particular the need for more computers at the Sunset Branch. She also suggested that the "KidPower" program be opened to younger students. Erica, a Teen from Treasure Island, echoed the call for more dedicated computer access for teens citing the demands of homework and the importance it played in getting good grades. Erica also recommended allowing teens more time when using the teen dedicated computers. Betsy Levine, SFPL Teen Librarian, urged the Commissioners to look beyond just buildings and create popular collections that would bring youth into the library for love of learning. Ms. Levine noted that youth must not be ignored and that she was excited about efforts to provide more resources for youth. Commission discussion: Commissioner Chin applauded the teens voicing their needs to the Commission, noting that the teen users wanted more media and computers instead of just books and unlike some older patrons were not afraid of technology. Commissioner Chin voiced support for the youth's requests for greater access to more technological resources and digital media. Vice President Steiman pointed out that online access to information was critical to students being able to keep up with the heavy homework demands required of students today, noting that in this context books could be limited and inefficient in providing a broad range of information needed. Other Teen Advisory Council members spoke about the interest of teen users in access to online music as well as a great interest in animation. In response to a question by Vice President Steiman it was emphasized that dedicated Teen spaces were very important as a quiet place to study and important in fostering an interest in learning. Vice President Steiman expressed regret that as the Commission was about to lose its quorum this interesting discuss would have to come to an end. Commission Chin expressed regret that she had to leave and expressed happiness at the good turnout by teens. Commissioner Bautista noted a need for follow-up discussions on finding ways to make more dedicated computers available to teens as well as address the question of making teen computers off limits to adult users. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AGENDA ITEM #11 ADJOURNMENT MOTION: by Commissioner Coulter, seconded by Commissioner Bautista that the meeting be adjourned. ACTION: AYE 4-0 (Chin, Bautista, Coulter, Steiman) The meeting was adjourned at 6:01PM Michael Housh, Commission Secretary 6/6/03 Please note: Any amended text in these Minutes appears in alternative typeface. Copies of Commission Minutes and handouts are available in the Office of the Commission Secretary, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Copies of Public Comment Summary Statements as authorized by San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.16 can be found in Appendix A. These summary statements are provided by the speaker and their contents are neither generated by, nor subject to approval or verification of accuracy by, the San Francisco Public Library Commission. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appendix A The Public Comment Summary Statements included in these Minutes are authorized by San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.16.. These summary statements are provided by the speaker. Their contents are neither generated by, nor subject to approval or verification of accuracy by, the San Francisco Public Library Commission. The number of members of the public who spoke anonymously at this meeting. 1 Public comment available for viewing in pdf format.


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- Overview
We are proud to offer our artisan-made rugs – each is hand tufted and washed for heft, beautiful luster and subtle color. Blooms of an ancient Mughal motif are surrounded by a wide palmette border and slim guard bands. Our rug is hand tufted in the ancient tradition of durable Heriz carpets.
- Made of 100% wool.
- Cotton canvas / synthetic latex backed.
- Yarn-dyed fiber has incredibly rich color that holds its vibrancy over time.
- A gentle luster wash imparts subtle sheen and unique colorations within each rug.
- Self-binding results in a rug that resists curling and maintains its quality over time.
- Sheared pile feels soft and plush underfoot.
- Rug swatches, below, are available for $25 each. We will provide a merchandise refund for rug swatches if they're returned within 30 days.
- Use with our Rug Pad (sold separately).
- Imported.
- Dimensions & Care
- 2.5' wide x 9' long (30" wide x 108" long)
- 3' wide x 5' long (36" wide x 60" long)
- 4' wide x 6' long (48" wide x 72" long)
- 5' wide x 8' long (60" wide x 96" long)
- 8' wide x 10' long (96" wide x 120" long)
- 9' wide x 12' long (108" wide x 144" long)
- 10' wide x 14' long (120" wide x 168" long)
- 6' diameter (72" diameter)
- 8' diameter (96" diameter)
- Shedding of loose fibers is normal and will diminish with regular vacuuming.
- To prevent dust and crumbs from settling into your rug, vacuum regularly and/or shake.
- Do not pull loose ends. Clip them with scissors to remove.
- Keep away from excessive moisture.
- Blot spills immediately with a white cloth.
- Professional rug cleaning recommended as needed.
- Harsh chemicals may damage or fade rug.
- Use rug protectors under heavy furniture.
- For indoor use only.
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Standard Delivery Information
For standard delivery of in-stock items to 48 states, UPS will deliver within approximately 5 business days.
10 x 14" Rugs will ship using our In-Home Delivery Service.
UPS can deliver most in-stock rugs within 3-5 business days. Rugs sized 9 x 12' and larger will ship via in-home delivery. All smaller sizes will ship via UPS.
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We can arrange for next day delivery to most destinations within the contiguous 48 states, for an extra charge of $26.00 per address. If we receive your order by 6pm PT Monday through Friday, you'll receive your order the next business day; orders placed on Friday after 6pm PT through Sunday will arrive on Tuesday. Note: Next Day Delivery service is not available for some oversized rugs, White Glove Delivery, out of stock rugs, personalized rugs or for rugs shipped directly from the manufacturer.
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With Unlimited Flat Rate & Freight Delivery, an unlimited number of eligible rugs in your order can be delivered for a single flat rate. The exact shipping charges are based on our shipping location and will be applied in the Checkout Payment & Review page.
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You've heard of Zipcar, but car-share options are multiplying around the world, with traditional guys like Hertz—and hyper-local companies—getting in on the act.
Expect to pay a one-time application fee of about $25, and an annual membership fee if you're an occasional driver. The advantage over old-school outfits is that you can pay by the hour, the day, or the month—and the cost often covers gas (really), insurance, 180 free miles, and roadside assistance.
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|"occasional" plan. Hourly and daily rates vary by location, starting at $7.50 per hour and $71 per day.
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Hit the gas. What do you love/hate about car shares?
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Our beautiful full length flower girl dress, is made with a delicate soft white lace bodice is an off white color and blends well with our (5) fully lined, tulle colors for the skirting. The V shaped back with unfinished eyelash lace adds the perfect amount of boho chic look to this amazing dress. The butterfly cap sleeve adds a whimsical touch, perfect for every fairytale princess. Our beautiful dresses are perfect used for : flower girl dresses, holiday dresses, photo shoots, birthday dresses or any other special occasion.
You have the option to choose a plain or jeweled sash, which is detachable and simply ties around the waist. You also select the sash color from our color chart located within the photo section.
Complete the look with our velvet bows ( which are barrets) or a crystal headband, which ties with a satin ribbon.
** To add hair accessories to your order, add your dress to cart, then return to the listing and select your hair accessory from the 1st dropdown and select: accessory from the 2nd dropdown.
* please leave color selection for the sash in the " personalization" section at checkout.
* Comes in sizes 12/18 months to 10/12 girls. ( measurement chart below)
* please leave wreath flower colors in personalization section at checkout, if no colors are left, the wreath will be made as pictured.
* If you would like to add on a couture headband or beaded cape, please add them separately to cart, and checkout when finished.
** Please Note: Blush should not be confused with a true pink. Blush is not pink, it is a combination of a light pink and light peachy. I offer a listing to purchase samples, should you want to see any colors in hand.
Link to purchase samples: https://www.etsy.com/listing/705037135/sample-request-fee?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1
~Chest measurement: measure from center to center armpit, straight across chest or around the chest and divide by 2. Please keep in mind that the lace bodice is made of stretchy, super soft lace and the measurement listed is measured with dress laying on flat surface, the lace will give an additional 1-2".
~Length measurement: top of shoulder, down to the bottom of the dress.
MEASUREMENT CHART: These are the Measurements of the actual dresses, not the child.
12/18 months..........chest: 8 1/2" to 9"..........length: 26"
2..........................chest:9" to 9.5"..............length: 28"
3..........................chest:9 1/2" to 10".........length: 30"
4..........................chest: 10" to 10.5".........length: 32"
5..........................chest: 10 1/2" to 11.........length: 34"
6..........................chest:11-12" to 12".........length: 35"
7/8.........................chest: 12 1/2" to 13"........length: 37"
10/12 .....................chest: 13" to 13.5"..........length: 39"
*These Photographs are property of and were taken with intended use by The Little Kitten Boutique Only, please do not use my photos.
Link to New Girls Dresses: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Thelittlekitten23?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=22900894
-Wash Instructions: hand wash or wash in cold water, lay flat to dry, steam out wrinkles
- Shipping for this item is 2-3 weeks plus the shipping method you purchase at checkout.
- Please contact me via convo if you have any questions or are requesting a need by date.
- All items shipped via USPS and come with tracking number for your convenience.
I accept Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Etsy Gift Cards.
-All orders will be shipped by USPS, within 2-3 weeks (Monday-Friday) by the shipping method you purchased at checkout. The shipping method purchased, does not speed up the processing timeframe. The processing timeframe is located within each listing.
I offer FREE standard shipping to customers in the U.S. If you would like to upgrade and purchase Priority shipping, that is an option.
-Please make sure that the shipping name and address are correct, as The Little Kitten Boutique will not be held responsible for lost packages and/or the cost to re-ship the package once it is returned to us.
****"Estimated" Shipment dates will be located on your invoice in the purchase section of your account. Please Note that the processing timeframe is as follows plus the shipping method you purchased at checkout, please do not confuse processing and shipping, they are not the same and by purchasing Priority or Express shipping this does not expedite processing)
The Little Kitten Boutique is responsible for your item, until your item is scanned in at the Post Office. We are not responsible for delays, lost or stolen packages. This is the responsibility of USPS and is out of our control.
* Because the postal service is not 100% fail proof, I offer the option to purchase shipping insurance. A couple times a year, I have encountered lost packages, which is of no fault of my shop and I do not refund orders for lost or stolen packages. Packages being shipped standard mail, do not include shipping insurance. Priority Mail packages, include insurance up to 100.00. To safeguard your order, you have to the option to purchase shipping insurance, which would insure your order for up to 300.00, in case this unfortunately happens. link to listing below.
Yes, we ship internationally:) All items will be shipped via USPS, but I CAN NOT guarantee or even estimate when you will receive the item once it is processed through USPS. Because of customs and tracking that is not always available once your package leaves the United States. Customer is responsible for Customs fees.
Buy purchasing from The Little Kitten Boutique, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of my policies and procedures.
PLEASE BE AWARE: Some products may contain small parts, this can pose a choking hazard. Do not leave small children unattended (or sleeping), while they are wearing any of our accessories. Buyer assumes all responsibility.
Just contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 2 days of purchase
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
-Special Occasion Dresses/Flower Girl Dresses are exchangeable for size ONLY, I do not accept returns or issue refunds. For an exchange: Dresses must be shipped back and postmarked within 7 days of delivery, with no damage or signs of wear. You will be responsible for all related shipping charges. Please match the child's size up to the size that correlates on the size chart, instruction is given on how to measure.
**I do not refund orders, if they do not meet event dates,event cancellations, change of heart, etc. If there is a specific date you need an item for, this must be communicated directly to me via convo. These are made to order items and it is imperative that you give yourself enough time prior to you event, in case there is a delay on the part of USPS, holiday in which the post office is closed or if you need to exchange. There are no exceptions.***
**If you would like to exchange a special occasion dress for size, please contact me first. You will need to send back the dress you are exchanging and repurchase shipping( link below):
When your original item is received and re-ship is purchased, I will resend the size you are exchanging for.
** Alterations: Any custom alterations or additions( such as cups to the bodice) must be made by your local seamstress. Dresses are sold as to the specifications listed within the description and any alterations for a custom fit, should be done with the child physically present. Please do not leave custom alteration requests at checkout, as the dresses are sold as described only.
Please wash your garments with like colors, inside out, cold water and dry on low or hang dry. All garments are pre-shrunk, but good old hand washing these delicate items is most preferred.
For wrinkles on special occasion dresses, use a steamer.
I am supplied your order information, address and contact information through Etsy. This information is what is needed to prepare, ship and contact you for any additional information regarding your order only and is not shared in any way. I do not have any direct access to any method you used to pay for this order. Your payment is processed through Etsy only, not by my shop.
I receive a large amount of questions about shipping and ship dates, so the following should be helpful:
* Processing is 2-3 weeks plus shipping. That means that your order can ship anywhere within 2-3 weeks. There are "estimated" ship and delivery dates located on your invoice and the listing, they are estimates only and are not guaranteed to ship or arrive on those dates, they serve only as an around about time frame you can expect them.
**For International Orders, I absolutely CAN NOT guarantee delivery dates, as custom's in each country are different,
All measurements for all sizes are listed within each description of every listing in the photo section. Please refer to the chart when ordering. I know some of you are buying as gifts, please do not purchase according to a child's age, unless you know for sure they wear that size. Please order according to their size:) Not all 3 year olds wear a size 3 and I do not except returns or exchanges due to the custom nature of each item.
Please convo me prior to purchase, if you need something for a specific date, to see if this is a possibility. If I can ship your item sooner than the processing timeframe stated, you must purchase Priority Shipping. If approved, I will ship your order to arrive by the projected delivery date given by USPS at the time your item ships, but am not responsible for any delays in the part of USPS. Your order will not be refunded if there is a delay on the part of USPS.
I can not give estimated delivery date or guarantee delivery dates for international orders, dues to customs. Your order will be shipped according to the items processing timeframe, plus the shipping method you purchased at checkout.


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Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky has filed an appeal against his conviction and sentence on child sex abuse charges with the Pennsylvania Superior Court, according to court records.
Sandusky, 68, was sentenced In October to no less than 30 years and no more than 60 years in prison for abusing 10 boys during a 15-year period.
The appeals come nearly a month after a Pennsylvania judge rejected his motion for a new trial. Sandusky's attorneys had argued they didn't have enough time to prepare their case.
The sex abuse scandal led to the 2011 firing of Penn State's head football coach, Joe Paterno, and the ouster of the university's longtime president, Graham Spanier. Paterno died in 2012 of lung cancer.
The NCAA slapped Penn State with fines and sanctions over the case, but Pennsylvania's governor announced a lawsuit against the collegiate athletic board, saying Sandusky's actions were a criminal matter and not a violation of NCAA rules.


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Talking to Nigel Barden is like listening to a who's who of the food and drink scene in Yorkshire. If he doesn't know a food producer or restaurateur you get the feeling they aren't worth knowing.
Andrew Pern at the Star at Harome, Simon and Rena Gueller of the Box Tree and their predecessor Malcolm Red and Colin Long, Michael Gill and Poole Court, the list goes on. But this isn't just name dropping, this is a culinary passion for everything that goes on in the kitchen and beyond.
It is some years since this former Yorkshire wine merchant lived in God's Own County but it is clear where his heart still lies.
"I'm from Yorkshire stock," he laughs, despite being born across the border in Lancashire. "My dad was a Yorkshire farmer and was made of true Yorkshire grit."
Barden was born and grew up on a Lancastrian livestock farm, but is proud of his mother and father's Yorkshire roots and the large part Yorkshire has played in his life. Barden's father died when he was 18, deeply affecting the teenager. He believes if his father hadn't died his life would have taken a very different turn.
"I always wanted to be an actor, but when dad died I knew that I had to get a proper job. I couldn't very well up sticks and move to London," he says.
So he became a land agent and after attending Cirencester agricultural college he started working for well-known Yorkshire company Dacre Son and Hartley. It was through his contacts as a land agent that Barden eventually ended up in the wine business, working for and eventually becoming a director of Yorkshire Fine Wines
It was here that a young Nigel Barden truly fell in love with all things food and drink. Supplying wine to some of the region's top restaurants, hotels and pubs he got to see inside some of the best kitchens around.
Whereas some would have viewed it as a job, for Nigel it became a passion and he talks about the great and the good of the food scene in Yorkshire like old friends, and I am sure many of them are. Then at the age of 29 he surprised everyone, including himself, when he literally ran away to the theatre.
"I was really enjoying my job and I was pretty good at it, but there was still a big part of me that wanted to be an actor," he recalls. "I had no dependants at the time and so if I was going to do it I had to do it then."
So at nearly 30 he went to drama school and retrained. Upon graduating he set up his own theatre company and with a cast of up to 50 actors they put on 14 shows in four years.
Some might have thought this would have got the acting bug out of his system, not a bit of it says Barden. He still does voice overs and takes on the odd acting role and it was during his spell as a jobbing actor that he started working in radio.
"One of my friends worked for BBC Radio London and they needed someone to do a food and drink slot on one of their shows which had a new presenter. They knew that I knew a bit about food and drink and asked if I'd be interested," he says. "To be able to cook dishes on the radio using the best regional ingredients really appealed to me."
It turned out that that radio show was presented by a certain Chris Evans. It is a slot that Barden still does 27 years on even if the presenters have changed. Most people, however, will know him as the voice of food and drink on BBC Radio 2's Thursday Drive Time show.
Presented by Simon Mayo , Barden's job is to rustle up a dish of the week, all the while using this platform to promote the UK's small food producers. He then matches the dish with a variety of drinks. It is a challenge he clearly relishes.
"I have the best job in the world and it's great working on a show whose host really loves his grub," says Barden. "It can be stressful bringing dishes into the studio, so they're warm and presentable, without cutting things too fine; which is what I naturally do!
"I cook in a restaurant kitchen handy for Western House, London, our base camp and carry in the dishes or put them on the back of my bicycle. My aim is to do dishes that people can cook at home with good local produce. If I can get Matt the sports guy to cook a dish then I've cracked it."
But it isn't just his passion for and knowledge of food and drink that made him stand out to the powers that be in the BBC. He was asked to present and he still commentates on another of his great passions, rugby union.
Growing up one of three boys, sport has always played massive part in this former Sedbergh boy's life, particularly rugby. He has played for Otley and is still a member of the club today.
"Otley rugby club celebrated its 150th anniversary a couple of years ago and I was asked to host an event. It was a brilliant night.
"I was a pretty sporty kid," he recalls. "I was in the running team at Sedbergh and played cricket as well as rugby of course – we lived and breathed sport. One of my brothers played rugby for Sale and my older brother played for the RAF. It isn't just about the game it is the social side as well."
He recalls a regular pub crawl around Otley which always ended up in the Mumtaz Mahal.
His love of sport has been passed down to his own three boys Sam, 17, Ben, 14, and 10-year-old Harry. Barden is married to Sicilian Deborah Dolce so all the boys' names all have Sicilian derivatives so they can use whatever name they want depending which family they are with, he jokes.
The couple met while in Lapland of all places and with her being Italian he says their mutual love of food and drink is a big part of their lives, although as a brand and business development director for TK Maxx Deborah is away a lot with work.
While he has many passions, it is clear while talking to Nigel Barden that championing local food is high on his priority list.
If there is a food and drink competition anywhere in the country it is likely Nigel Barden will appear somewhere. From the recent National Fish and Chip Shop Awards to the The World's 50 Best Restaurants, The Great Taste Awards and The International Wine Challenge.
He is a regular judge and presenter of the DeliciouslyYorkshire/The Yorkshire Post Taste Awards held at the Pavilions in Harrogate going above and beyond to give feedback to the producers who have taken the time to enter. It is a responsibility he takes seriously and clearly relishes
"It is not an accident that Yorkshire has the most Michelin-starred restaurants outside of London, but it isn't just fine dining that is its strength, its across the board and that's what makes the county stand out," he says.
"There are exciting artisan producers doing some really incredible things, farm shops giving farmers a direct route to their customers, micro breweries and vineyards making some truly great wine. It is right across the board and it is great to see and long may it continue."


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You probably know the news: Rails & Merb are coming together to make Rails 3.0 in 2009!
You can read details from many sources, including:
And I'm sure others (sorry if I forgot anyone!).
We started Engine Yard because of Ruby on Rails and we're very happy to support this cooperation between the two communities. Engine Yard folks who were working on Merb are now working toward Rails 3.0.
Thanks to everyone working on Rails and Merb for making the world a better place! I honestly believe that easier app development (and of course, deployment) does improve the world: it allows more people and their ideas to flourish, and that's a good thing!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!