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After studying the pictures, and thinking about their needs, here's the proposed floor plan. Working with this and the budget, I sourced pieces, some temporary (dining table, sofa, living area rug) while others are hoped to be kept long term (dining chairs , dining area rug). The budget is nice but modest so the goal is to make it look, feel, and function nicely as soon as we can so they can really start enjoying the space.
They sent me the progress shots (shown). The next step is to finalize choices of the pieces we're missing and figuring out new solutions for those pieces in the proposed floor plan that didn't work once they measured things out in the actual space (which you MUST do before buying anything) like the desk in the back room and the dresser in the bedroom.
The next post will show you the paint colors we selected. From there, then we can talk about the details like pillows, window treatments, etc. Oh! they tossed a sheet over the bay window in the dining area since it looks directly into their neighbors house.

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Rabbi Menachem Genack, CEO of the Orthodox Union's worldwide kosher division, knows something about human forgiveness. When his pal President Clinton erred in 1998 with young Monica Lewinsky, Genack beat back other rabbis' calls for Clinton's resignation, saying that the repentant president was "transforming anger into contrition."
This week, Genack, known as a Democratic mover and shaker in his home state of New Jersey, was at the side of another politician with public marital woes: the Garden State's new governor, Jon Corzine. During Corzine's recent campaign, newspapers carried reports about his affair with slinky union boss Carla Katz — and about the mortgage he had paid for Katz's vacation home. Meanwhile, Corzine's enraged former wife publicly attacked his trustworthiness in statements that served as fodder for television advertisements of Corzine's Republican opponent.
In a benediction delivered at the new governor's inaugural Tuesday, Genack reached back to the Bible for words that seemed to allude to Corzine's personal failings.
"What we look for in a leader is not perfection, but the ability to admit a mistake, as does Judah, as does David," Genack intoned, referring to two biblical characters tested by encounters with the fair sex. "We look for a leader who is not isolated but engaged. We seek not perfection, but rather flexibility, humility and the ability to change course based on new realities in an ever-changing world drama."
Later, in a telephone interview, Genack told the Forward, "People should be judged in context." He called both Clinton and Corzine "people of character" who "sometimes fall short of the mark."
This story "'Clinton's Rabbi' Offers Prayer for N.J. Gov" was written by E.J. Kessler.


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M&Co raise over £2 million for Cancer Research UK
This year marked an incredible milestone for M&Co, we are proud to have now raised £2 million for Cancer Research UK.
A huge thank you to all of our customers and employees who have helped us reach this. The money raised will help Cancer Research UK bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.
Here, we look back at some of our most recent fundraising highlights…
M&Co Baton Relay
Back in March 2014, the M&Co baton relay set off on its tour with each area being given two weeks to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK.
A target of £10,000 was smashed with fundraising activities including walking, climbing, running, fashion shows and lots more.
At the end of July, our London buying office set themselves the challenge of cycling from London to Glasgow, a total of 411 miles.
The baton tour ended at our Paisley head office in November with a challenge set to beat the buying office's total number of miles.
A fantastic effort from all cyclists involved smashed the buying office's total and reached over 500 miles travelled, crowning our head office the winner!
In total the M&Co 2014 baton relay travelled over 5000 miles and over £50,000 was raised in just 8 months.
London to Glasgow Walk
On 11th October Hannah Brearley Jones from the design team at LBO, along with her boyfriend Stean set themselves the enormous challenge of walking 400 miles from London to Glasgow in aid of Cancer Research UK.
The walk began in London and took 14 days through hail, wind and rain, ending at Glasgow Central Station and they raised a very impressive £2176.
However, the biggest surprise was at the end of the walk when Stean got down on one knee and proposed as they arrived at the train station!
We wish the happy couple all the best for the future.
Zip Slide
Last year several very brave M&Co employees took part in a zip slide across the Clyde in Glasgow and raised an amazing £3000 for CRUK!
Thank you so much to Alyson Mitchell, Nicola Mercer, Kayleigh McKay, Jade Ruddy, Marcella Ross, Paul Deighan, Grant Flood, Graham Allan, Eilish Harvey, Steven Menzies, Ashley McNulty , Caroline McTaggart and Alexandria Toner.
We feel dizzy just thinking about it!
Store Fundraisers
Our stores have been super busy fundraising to help us reach the £2 million mark.
The girls from Ayr were walking on air after their fashion show which raised an amazing £409 for Cancer Research UK.
With male models from the local gym shaking buckets to some fantastic raffle prizes, every one of the 80 people who attended the event had a fun filled night.
More cycling madness took place at the Broughty Ferry store one Saturday when the girls pedalled non-stop from 10am until 4pm and covered 220 miles.
Some people go on holiday for a rest, but not Kay Battram from M&Co's Loughton store, who decided to take on a paragliding challenge while on holiday. A massive thank you to Kay who raised over £250, you brave lady!
Jackie Bootman from the Fareham store completed a 'Tandem Skydive'. Raising hair and money, Jackie was strapped to a man and thrown out of a plane at 10,000 ft in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Well done Jackie, we salute you!
Shop Assistant Joanne Hallam found herself locked up in a cage outside the Nairn branch of M&Co recently, accused of "crimes against fashion". But Joanne was a willing captive and raised £200 ransom for M&Co's official charity partner, Cancer Research UK.
Thanks again to all of our staff and customers who helped us achieve this incredible milestone. Next stop, £3 million! Read more about M&Co's charity work so far on our website.


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This was ticketed as part of a One World Multi Carrier award ticket.
It's always a time consuming hassle to get to Narita from central Tokyo and this time was no exception. The checkin was over in seconds, and the priority security lane which is near the Cathay checkin had no one in front of me (not that the normal security lane in Narita usually keeps one waiting for long, in my experience). So within minutes I was ensconced in the JAL lounge, with some time to enjoy there before going to the gate.
At the airport
The flight departed around half an hour late from gate 73.
This was a Boeing 747-400. This is the last Cathay route which is served by a 747 and this is being phased out this Autumn so I felt fortunate to be able to take one last trip in a Cathay 747. The 747 had always had a special feeling for me, partly because of the fun of going upstairs in an aeroplane and partly because of the enormous feeling of power when the machine takes off from the ground. The A380 has surpassed the 747 in these ways, perhaps, but for me as for many others the romance of the 747 remains unsurpassed.
I was in seat 2A. It is on the main deck, next to the three windows behind the blocked window seen in the photograph above. The seat was large, especially at the head end, and comfortable. There was a pillow and blanket available. There was a power socket and a large television screen. As always, Cathay offered a large array of entertainment to suit different tastes.
The first class cabin does not have overhead bins, which makes it feel more spacious. Instead at each seat there is a personal closet. This is a nice touch, although there were some things in mine such as a blanket etc. Thus when leaving and taking my hand baggage out of it, I didn't notice that amidst those items was a carrier bag containing a purchase I had made at the airport, and left it onboard after the flight in error.
The flight was smooth and with clear skies much of the way it was a lovely journey down to Hong Kong in the late afternoon and early evening. We did not make up the lost time and arrived in Hong Kong just under half an hour after the scheduled departure.
The first class cabin only contained three passengers and the two members of cabin crew serving it were friendly, enthusiastic and put effort into anticipating what I might want, which I appreciated.
Food and Drink
Here is the menu and drinks list.
One thing that many people seem to look forward to when flying with Cathay in first class out of Japan is the opportunity to enjoy a traditional style Japanese kaiseki 懐石 meal. I chose this option and was not disappointed. The meal was delicious and I particularly enjoyed the tuna tataki. The flight attendant strongly recommended the apple tart to follow, so I took him up on his suggestion and indeed it also was very tasty. The cheese plate was good and by the time that I was finishing off the flight was starting to approach descent. I tried the Chateau Bouscaut I had enjoyed on a previous flight and once more found it highly drinkable.
This was a very pleasant flight – smooth, quiet, attentively served and with an excellent meal which was both delicious and well presented. It is a nicely timed flight to catch the sunset and arrive in Hong Kong not too late. Overall I was very happy with the experience.


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In the programme notes for Nicholas Hytner's modern-dress production of Timon of Athens at the National Theatre, Shakespearean scholar Peter Holland reveals that the little-performed play only just escaped disappearing altogether.
Shoehorned into the First Folio (1623) at the last moment to plug a gap, the play was unfinished, probably never performed and believed to have been co-written with Thomas Middleton.
So if it only just made it onto the ark, is it worth a revival in 2012?
Simon Russell Beale plays the title character, an Athenian noble renowned for his generosity. However, when he realises too late that he's mortgaged up to the hilt and his philanthropy is founded on crippling debt, his friends soon scatter.
The production stops just short of overcooking the reflections of the current financial situation. It opens with Athenian protesters as an Occupy camp, before we see Timon splashing his benevolence by sponsoring a room at a gallery - dominated, tellingly, by a painting of Christ driving the money-lenders from the temple.
His parties for poets, painters, jewellers and actors conjure up images of glittering gatherings at Chequers. Later, when it's all going tits-up for Timon, his aide visits the offices of Lucullus Capital - with a picture-window view of Canary Wharf - in a vain effort to extend his credit.
The first half of the play ends with him turning his back on Athens and what he sees as hateful humanity, and sadly there isn't much in the second half to match the fulminating invective with which he curses Athens in particular and mankind in general.
In fact, the rest of the play gets a bit repetitive as Timon, holed up in a derelict building (a cave in the original) with just his shopping trolley full of junk, finds his solitude shattered after he uncovers a stash of gold.
In rapid succession he gets turned over by bandits; hurls a bit more ugly abuse at the rebel Alcibiades and two women; has an mutual insult-a-thon with the cynical philosopher Apemantus; and rebuffs the urgings of the senators and his steward/PA Flavia for him to return to the city (with his stash).
Probably reflecting its unfinished status, the play doesn't offer any kind of tragic catharsis, as Timon's ambigious death is reported after the event by Alcibiades and the senators, who have reached a political compromise that will largely preserve the status quo.
Simon Russell Beale gives a suitably weighty performance as Timon, eager to flaunt his benefaction in the first half and then plumbing the depths of roaring misanthropy when he realises the true nature of the 'friendship' in which he'd felt himself so rich earlier.
The standout performances from the rest of the cast are from Hilton MacRae as the sour-faced Apemantus and Tom Robertson as Ventidius, a Hooray Henry who is bailed out of prison by Timon but then drops his benefactor like a hot potato once the tables are turned.
The NT has done the best it could with the patched-up text - around 250 lines were cut or amended and small portions transplanted from other Shakespeare plays - and Tim Hatley's design is simple but effective.
And thanks to the NT's excellent Travelex £12 scheme, you can take a punt on a decent seat in the Olivier without breaking the bank yourself.
However, if you're pressed for time you could probably hop off at half time - sorry, the interval - with a good grasp of the play's message and Timon's thundering curses rattling in your ears.
(There'll also be a global National Theatre Live cinema broadcast of the play on 1 November 2012)


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When I was a kid, my favorite American dish my mom made was Broccoli Cheese Casserole. I'm pretty sure she learned it off of the back of a soup can and every year when my birthday rolled around, I'd request she make this casserole. There was boiled shredded chicken, a few cans of soup (cream of mushroom and cream of chicken!), lots of cheddar cheese and broccoli. It was maybe one of the only ways I'd voluntarily eat broccoli.
I feel like we all have a dish we requested for birthdays or special occasions; it probably wasn't fancy or elevated or all that impressive, but it just reminds you of home.
This tartine is inspired by that casserole dish and I first ate it at a bakery here in Los Angeles. I was so pumped that their iteration of my mama's casserole had taken a whole new life, albiet a bit fancier one, it took me back. Way back.
For the full recipe and stuff, head over to PBS Food.


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If thou must love me, let it be for nought
Except for love's sake only. Do not say
'I love her for her smile—her look—her way
Of speaking gently,—for a trick of thought
That falls in well with mine, and certes brought
A sense of pleasant ease on such a day'—
For these things in themselves, Beloved, may
Be changed, or change for thee,—and love, so wrought,
May be unwrought so. Neither love me for
Thine own dear pity's wiping my cheeks dry,—
A creature might forget to weep, who bore
Thy comfort long, and lose thy love thereby!
But love me for love's sake, that evermore
Thou mayst love on, through love's eternity.
Elizbeth Barret Browing
Over the summer, I met up with Sarah and Matthew who are set to be wed later this year, and I have waiting for months(!) to share some of my favourite images with you all. I have known Sarah for a number of years now. Sarah is a very special girl and I hold her very dear. It was so wonderful to meet Matthew and spend some time with them. I love, love photographing engaged couples. The betrothal period is really often so brief and it is such a warm, enamoured time to hold on to. Sarah and Matthew, I wish you so many blessings on your journey together through this life. Love to you.


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I only got a few responses from my call for other writers to show me the space where they write but I thought I would share those kind enough to share with me. I am struck my how modest each space is. From such humble settings such flights of fancy occur. I'd still love to see more. Any writers out there send me a snap of your writing space. I did think that perhaps one reason why not very many people shared is that it is a very intimate space. I might as well ask you to send a picture of you in your underwear (which I won't say no to by the way. Call it curiosity) If anyone is too shy I'd love to hear that too. Or maybe your desk is just really messy. Yeah, well, join the club.
In contest news - the deadline for submissions is Wednesday! We've gotten some great stories. Amazing riffs on the fist idea. Brutal crimes, quiet menace, a ghost story, one story where I had to go back and re-read it to find the fist it was woven in so subtly (but well). I am inspired by you all and flattered that people took the time at my paltry request to create something new out of thin air. After Wednesday the stories will go off to our secret panel of judges. All I can tell you is that they are coming at them from the perspective of an average reader. We wanted the unvarnished reaction without the baggage that we, as crime writers, bring. I am so curious to see if they react to the same stories I did. Of course I reserve the right to overrule any decision they make:)
And finally, I just about five minutes ago got through the final chapter of One Too Many Blows To The Head's final edits. Super huge thanks to Deborah Ledford (author of Staccato one of our prize books!) for doing a pass and fixing many of my totally obvious (and yet overlooked) mistakes as well as playing grammar police which I need. I really need a whole swat team. As much as I liked the book before this gives it a real polish and makes me embarrassed that anyone read it before this stage. We won't make our Oct 1st date but soon. SOON!
On to the pictures:
From San Diego comes Jimmy Callaway's roll top desk. An antique? Hand-me-down? Found on the street with a sign that said "free"? This is obviously a multi-purpose space. Love the pink beer cozy and Jesus candle. And who still has that many cassette tapes? Much respect for a turntable though. My office has one too. I rue the day I need to find replacement needles.
From all the way Down Under comes Cameron Ashley's desk which doubles as an *a-hem* "entertainment" center apparently. You can tell he's a writer though because of the pen. Despite the distractions he manages to crank out some mighty fine crime fiction.
Finally is J.F. Juzwik's desk. Only knowing Joyce online she seems a contradiction. Sweet and friendly in her correspondence she turns dark and nasty in her fiction. And apparently likes toys. It is a Bionicle. I only know this because she identified it for me. This is a woman with secrets....
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Where the magic happens
Posted by Eric Beetner at 12:01 AM
Labels: contest, writing space
3 comments:
- Keith Rawson said...
Why am I not surprised to see porn playing on Cam's computer?
- September 29, 2009 at 8:24 AM
- Jimmy Callaway said...
Thing of it is, that's only the barest tip of the iceberg as far as my cassettes go.
- September 29, 2009 at 11:45 AM
- Sheila Deeth said...
Makes me realize how disorganized my desk is. And my computer desktop too. And my life. And my mind.
Great to hear how you like your final edits.
- September 29, 2009 at 5:00 PM
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Surfing In 3D
Does the Web have a 3D future? in the go-go nineties there was much hype about VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language), which was touted to transform the Web into a series of virtual worlds. That didn't quite happen, but now there are renewed efforts to deliver compelling 3D Web experiences. You can try any of three recently overhauled browsers for a sample of how it works: 3B (shown above), Browse3D, or SphereXPlorer. Also keep an eye out for 3D chat rooms, such as 3D Planets.
Meanwhile, an XML format called X3D is advancing. And let's not forget about Microsoft Windows Vista. Vista's DirectX 10 technology, the Windows Presentation Foundation, and XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language) will make 3D application programming easy.
Touring the Web in a 3D browser is very different from standard Web surfing. For example, the 3B browser lets you stroll down virtual hallwayssimilar to the halls seen in first-person shooter games. You can visit 3D stores, shop for clothes or other items, or click on a World Cup page to enter a virtual stadium filled with pages belonging to professional soccer players. You can also create your own 3D "village" using templated tools.
The Browse3D browser "was born out of frustration with browsing the Web in a single window," says Robert Randa, company CEO. It lets you view several Web pages at once. See our 3D browser reviews at go.pcmag.com/3dbrowsers.


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By Robert Balajadia
The top seeded Braves got a clutch performance from Pete "Pikachu" Guerrero in the eighth inning to steal Game 1 against the Crown bakery Phillies, beating them 5-3 while taking a 1-0 lead in the Championship series.
The Phillies were riding a hot streak into the finals after sweeping the Bank of Guam Athletics and were half an inning away from continueing the hot streak.
Leading 3-2 in the bottom of the eighth, Braves Rico Castro got a base hit putting teammate Jarred Palomo on second base. Dominic Cruz came in a batter later with the bases loaded and managed to get a RBI to tie the game, but was tagged out at first base. Guerrero then came in and slammed the ball deep right to bring in Castro and Chad Palomo to take the 5-3 lead.
"I just came out to bat and wanted to hit the ball. Nobody likes to lose, I know I don't like to lose. I came up, got lucky and got a base hit. I knew we had it already once we took the lead. Our defense is one solid defense," stated Guerrero, who went 1-1 with 2RBI's.
The Phillies then had to rely on their offense to win the game against Braves reliever Jerome Andrew who came in for pitcher Glen Fernandez. The Phillies first two batters of the inning, Jathan Muna-Barnes and R.J. Joe, were tagged out at first base.
Matt Muna managed to get a base hit to excite the Phillies fans and teammates in the dugout but the following batter J.D. San Nicolas could not bring his team back, striking out to end the game giving Andrew the save andGlenn Fernandez the win.
Braves starting pitcher Lance Santos had a great first inning but a disastrous second inning led to the change to Fernandez.
Da Braves got two runs in the first inning off an RBI single by Castro and Tony Doyle to take the lead. Santos ended the first inning on three-straight strikeouts while getting his fourth straight in the top of the second. However, Santos hit Brandon Hernandez by pitch and walked three straight Phillie's players which allowed them to bring in two runs to tie the game.
The Phillies took a 3-2 lead in the top of the sixth inning off a sac-fly by Calvert Alokoa and managed to keep Da Braves at bay until their eighth inning rally.
Winning pitcher Fernandez had strikeouts, allowed just three hits and one run, and walked two batters.
Losing pitcher Freddy Cepeda went the distance and allowed four hits and five runs, walked three batters and hit two batters by pitch.
Game 2 is Friday night at 7 pm.
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As the capital's only hotel with a Leicester Square address, among the Hampshire's neighbours are the world-famous Odeon and Empire cinemas, home to London's sparkling film premieres. In fact, with the red carpet often located just metres from the building's doorstep, guests will feel part of the A-List themselves as stars of screen and stage parade past nearby. Those looking for a real treat, can even book one of the exquisite first floor suites where floor to ceiling windows offer a unique sense of floating above the celebrities and fans below.
Further cementing the Hampshire's star billing is Scoff & Banter, a buzzing restaurant and bar serving high-quality traditional British food, classic cocktails and afternoon tea to an eclectic blend of locals and hotel guests. The restaurant's stunning outdoor terrace is also the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine or cup of coffee whilst taking in the vibrant atmosphere of Leicester Square.
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Research shows lifestyles today are more focused on community, connection, quality and creativity. Consumers are returning to old-fashioned values to build new lives with a purpose of connection. They are also realizing how they spend their money is a form of power and are moving away from mindless consumption towards more mindful consumption. *
Recent data shows sharp increases in the number of consumers who want positive relationships with vendors and who focus more on corporate behavior. Money invested in Department of Transportation programs by leading brands showcases Community/Corporate Social Responsibility in a visible and meaningful way.
Global-5 Sponsorships: leading national brands connecting with the post-recession consumer*
*Sourced from Edelman and "The Power of the Post-Recession Consumer", strategy + business, Spring 2011
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We weave together different streams of information – financial and scientific – into the form of a bi-annual journal. The publication team works hand-in-hand with R&D to design investment theses, company reviews, and case studies. Through the content we synthesize, ImpactMed informs impact investors of promising opportunities within neuro-health.
Partnership Development
We explore and develop partnerships between ImpactMed and organizations spanning academia, non-profit and industry sectors. Partnerships can take on a variety of forms including mentorship and education projects to grow a mission-aligned community, learn from each other and promote impact investment in neuro-health.
Venture Curriculum
We are excited to be developing a student-initiated course about ImpactMed's main focus: impact investing in neuro-health. The class will be advised by a faculty member but run mainly by the Venture Curriculum team. The class will focus on teaching students about the financial details of impact investing through lectures, hands-on work, and a final project. The Venture Curriculum team will be researching and compiling information for class content and developing a unique and engaging curriculum.
The team looks forward to working on a project that dissipates ImpactMed's findings and curriculum to the greater scientific community and public. This will be done through open media channels with a focus on getting at the key tenets of impact Investing in Neuroscience.
Research and Development
The R&D team is building an analysis tool that will help impact investors understand how investments translate into impact in the neuro health space. Our research focuses on uncovering the relationships between asset allocation and impact in neuro health. Ultimately, the results of our research will be employed to develop a data-driven approach to direct allocation of capital for addressing specific needs with a focus on impact.
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text: KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — A tractor-trailer carrying cotton collided with a train, splitting the trailer in half in Kings Mountain Friday morning. King Mountain police said the accident happened at Battleground Avenue and Oak Street around 7:30 a.m. Friday. Witnesses say it happened in a matter of minutes."We saw the trucker go across the tracks and got stuck, started spinning out, smoking the wheels underneath," said witness Kevin Harlow.The Norfolk Southern train hit the tractor-trailer, splitting the trailer in half and sending the cotton inside across the tracks. There were no reported injuries and no hazardous material on the train, according to a spokesperson from Norfolk Southern.The train was heading north through Kings Mountain when the accident occurred, according to the spokesperson.The Mayor of Kings Mountain said the city has decided to close that intersection temporarily since it"s been the site of several accidents in the past. Locals say they want a permanent barrier put up since trucks don"t pay attention to the "No Truck Crossing" signs.Locals added they"re worried someone will get killed or a major health hazard will occur."What if it was chemicals or something else on there? It"s dangerous not only for what they"re hauling, too, can be very dangerous," said Bill Foster.This is the second accident this week involving a train. On Wednesday an Amtrak train hit a dump truck at N.C. 49 and Pharr Mill Road in Harrisburg.An Amtrak spokesperson said 31 passengers were on board the trai


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Dunstan Feeds Rising Stars Championship
With the support of Dunstan Feeds, the Auckland Racing Club (ARC) is pleased to announce a new series of races to be held during the summer months.
The Dunstan Feeds Rising Stars Championship will start at Counties on SsangYong Counties Cup Day on Saturday, 19 November and will culminate with an $80,000 1500 metre final on Boxing Day at Ellerslie.
To be eligible for the Dunstan Feeds Rising Stars Championship, horses must not have won more than three flat races at the time of nomination (Monday, 14 November).
Like the very successful Dunstan Stayers Championship, horses competing in the 24 qualifying races will earn points – points that will determine the final field. The qualifying races will range from Rating 65 to Rating 85 over distances between 1200 and 1600 metres. Of the 24 qualifying races, 15 will be run in the Northern Region, 8 in the Central Districts and 1 in the South Island.
Craig Baker – Executive General Manager of Racing and Operations commented "it is exciting to be able to roll out another race series during November and December with the final on Boxing Day – one of New Zealand's biggest race days. What makes it more special is the fact that the ARC has been able to again partner with Dunstan Feeds, the long-time sponsor of the Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championship.''
David Smith – Principal for Dunstan Feeds commented "Dunstan Feeds is very pleased to be able to extend their involvement with the ARC and the New Zealand industry generally. The Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championship has been very successful so it is very exciting to expand on that with the Dunstan Feeds Rising Stars Championship and therefore creating the Dunstan Feeds Double".
For more information on the Dunstan Feeds Rising Stars Championship including qualifying races and closing dates, please contact Craig Baker – Executive General Manager – Racing and Operations at email@example.com or 09 522 3818.


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Black bear researcher Michael Allen is getting e-mail from Europe these days, since the story of his bear work was published in the November issue of Geolino , a magazine for youths published by UNICEF.
The story, written in German, has prompted inquiries about the bear viewing tours Allen leads on Whistler Mountain in the summers. The tours will be back again next summer.
The Geolino story is just the latest international exposure for Allen. The 1998 BBC documentary In the Company of Bears has aired in Britain and in the United States, on the Discovery Channel.
Allen is working with filmmaker Jeff Turner, who shot In the Company of Bears , again this winter. The two are making a documentary on cougars in the Princeton area.
The cougar film is a new direction for Allen, but hes got lots of bear work this winter, too. Hell be reconstructing a bear skeleton from bones recently found in the Function Junction area. The bear likely died as a result of injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle.
The skeleton reconstruction project will be done with students from Myrtle Philip school. The finished skeleton will be on display at the school in the spring, as part of his ongoing black bear education program that has seen him talk to more than 4,000 students about bears in the last five years.
Allen recently returned from making a presentation on Creating Bear Aware Communities at the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology in Revelstoke.
Write on Canada
Extremely Canadian, the seven-year-old Whistler company that specializes in freeskiing clinics, is earning accolades in a couple of publications.
The Winter 2002 issue of SBC Skier features Extremely Canadians Chris Eby on the cover and an article headlined 65 Canadian Skiers You Should Know profiles 14 Extremely Canadian coaches.
Extremely Canadian owner/operator Peter Smart is also named to the SBC Skier Hall of Fame.
Meanwhile, the Best of Winter 2002 is the feature story in the December issue of Mens Journal , and Extremely Canadian is recognized with a certificate of excellence for best ski school.
You may also keep an eye out for the December issue of Powder magazine, where Extremely Canadian coach Jasmine Flanagan is that months Powder Girl.
Christie recognized
Vancouvers Guy Christie, president of Descente North America, received the 2001 Winterstart Award at the Chateau Lake Louise World Cup dinner last week.
Christie, a frequent Whistler visitor, was recognized for his contributions to Canadian ski racing over the past 40 years. His achievements include being a member of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team in 1962-63, a CAST coach, coach of the Alberta Ski Team, Japanese mens coach, Jasper club coach, FIS international technical delegate, and a member of the Alpine Canada board of directors from 1982 to 1990, including four years as chairman.
In the late 1970s Christie began importing and distributing ski equipment from Japan, including Yamaha skis and later Descente ski wear. Descente has been the supplier of ski wear to CAST since 1978.


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Fire fighters hoping to use drones to "map a fire's size and speed, and identify hot spots," are running up against FAA regulation. A New York Times story notes a drone is precluded, "from operating out of sight of a ground-based pilot. If distance or the smoke of a wildfire obscures a drone from observers on the ground, a piloted aircraft must be sent aloft to keep an eye on it." Fire fighting is but one of many facets of drone use the FAA, federal government and U.S. citizens are debating.
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May 23, 2013 at 10:49 am
I can imagine the usefulness of the drones, maybe a UAS far above the fire remaining in a "hazard TFR". At lower altitudes they could surly be a problem. Just think of the call to the tankers, "Tanker 123 bandit!!, two o'clock, one mile!!! The air attack pilots have enough to keep track of without adding a UAS to the mix. If they can be used while not interfering great, if not keep them out of the way and let the tanker pilots help keep the ground pounders safe.
July 2, 2013 at 2:02 am
I have been a wildland firefighter for 23 fire years. I am going to start my UAV camera drone business to benefit the tactics fighting wildland fires The benefits are many. First I would like to address the airspace safety issue. Wildfires always have TFR established. Air space is always managed and communicated on fires. Pilots are always informed of other traffic in the area. The use of these aerial assets will save lives. They can be hand launched in the field to give real time coverage of fire activity. The images can be sent to operations in ICP who make decisions on tactics. There will be no need to send a fire observer, FOBS to investigate spot fires over the fireline. We have lost people because they pushed the envelope for reconnaissance reasons. Safety officers who walk the fireline share responsibllity for everone on the line. They are on the move constantly to ensure fire safety for us. They can't be everywhere when things get busy. With this tool a low level birds eye view will show them what and where the fire is and its activity. It will expose the constant updated need for escape routes and safety zones required for building fireline At the same time exposing the natural firebreaks we use to tie the control lines expediting the progress of line scouting. They can fly low and slow in the "deadmans curve" where rotorwing aircraft are jeopardizing safety. I have in been on incidents where there have been fatalities and knew the victims. They wouldn't have died if we had this technology in place. The Granite Mtn hotshots were killed last sunday. If they had real time coverage of fire activity they would be alive now. The also weren't notified of the incoming thunder storm which reversed the wind driven flames. These tools will come on and the benefits are multifaceted. Infared, fireline mapping, aerial mapping, They fly under inversions when we can't launch a helicopter for observations. Again the overhead who make tactics to control the fires will have real time images to make right now decisions to expedite the forces safely, quickly and effectively. They will save money lives and property. They will have clear airspace and be in the air for a short time. They are in place and can be deployed when other aircraft aren't available. They will literally give the aerial knowledge that is not always available to expedite suppression on fires that will save lives, save money, reduce fatigue, time and loss of energy for the people giving it all and more to save resources, lives and money. I could add lots more benifical reasons, but it is late, I am working on fires now in Alaska and need rest. Thanks for reading this. Dave Reese single resource boss.


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Some bikes are simply brilliant at almost everything you can ask of any two wheeled device, and the Kawasaki ZX6R Ninja is one of them.
A fantastic handling, 160mph blur of speed and aggressive styling, it also has brakes to pop your eyeballs and is surprisingly comfortable on longer trips too.
Evolving from a long line of four cylinder, DOHC, water cooled, 600cc flyers stretching all the way back to the GPz600 of 1984, the ZX6 has consistently proved itself to be one of the most exciting mid-sized sports machines that money can buy.
Talk about a tough act to follow. The Valencia grand prix circuit is the current fave spot for bike manufacturers to introduce their hot new machinery, and the memories were still fresh as I threw a leg over the ZX-6R in the Spanish sunshine.
Just a few weeks earlier I´d been carving laps here aboard Yamaha´s mighty YZF-R1. Shortly before that, Aprilia´s RSV Mille R had provided an exotic, Ohlins-suspended introduction to the circuit. So the pressure was on Kawasaki´s revamped middleweight as it headed up the Valencia pit-lane and out onto the track.
Of course, the green team´s contender has faced stiff competition before, not least from its own classmates. Less than two years ago the ZX-6R was ripping onto magazine covers beneath the headline "World´s Best 600", only to find itself relegated to also-ran status by Yamaha´s YZF-R6 just 12 months later.
Kawasaki´s response? A subtly reshaped ZX-6R that is harder, faster, lighter and more powerful.
Visually the most obvious difference is up front, where twin headlights now sit above a larger, even more aggressively gaping intake mouth. Despite new paintwork the rest of the ZX-6R looks familiar, but closer inspection confirms that powerplant, suspension, swing-arm and brakes are all new, or at least seriously tweaked.
Engine work starts with those ram-air ducts, which are reshaped to improve flow. Intake port length is reduced by 7mm, which alone ups power by one, ah, donkey, and moves the redline from 14,000 to 14,500rpm. Inside the engine a reshaped combustion chamber, developed from the ZX-7R factory racebike, allows a compression ratio hike from 11.8 to 12.8:1.
The 599cc lump´s 66 x 43.8mm dimensions (the most oversquare in the class) are unchanged but new cylinder barrels have an all-aluminium 'closed-deck´ construction, with no liners. Kawasaki says this makes them lighter, harder-wearing and gives better heat dispersion. Along with remapping of the ignition, the result is that the new ZX-6RJ delivers a claimed max of 109bhp at 12,000rpm, 3bhp up on last year´s G model.
Weight loss was the other half of the engine tuner´s brief, and the first step was to add the valve and clutch covers to the list of bits, including alternator and countershaft covers, that were already cast in magnesium. The crank, ignition coils, cams and clutch are all lighter, the latter thanks to thinner plates. Meanwhile the conrods are strengthened to match the increased power and revs, and the generator is uprated to cope with the extra headlight.
There´s no change to the hefty twin-spar aluminium frame but the swing-arm is redesigned to save weight, and the rear shock´s length and linkage are revised. Suspension springs are stiffer at both ends, the front fork legs are slightly wider-spaced, and fork offset is reduced a tad, increasing trail from 91 to 95mm while retaining the 23.5-degree rake.
Front brake still consists of twin 300mm discs gripped by six-piston calipers. But pads are new and the caliper is redesigned with two 27mm and one 24mm pistons, instead of three of the larger diameter, for improved feel. Tyres remain 17-inchers, but the front Dunlop D207 Sportmax changes from 120/70 to the currently fashionable 120/65 profile, while the rear grows from 170/60 to 180/55.
A new instrument panel saves a little more weight, helping reduce the total to 172kg dry (173kg for California). That´s a handy 5kg down on its predecessor, and within spitting distance of the class lightweight, the 169kg R6. The fairing´s screen is 5mm taller, and the clip-ons now mount below rather than above the top triple-clamp. But the view from the ZX´s unchanged seat added to the familiar feel as I headed out onto the Valencia track, with memories of the R1´s scorching performance here still vivid in my mind.
The main difference between this middleweight and the litre-bike was clear even while I circulated gently to scrub and warm the Dunlops. You gotta rev it, and hard. The ZX has traditionally had strong midrange by 600cc standards, and Kawasaki´s engineers say they were careful not to reduce this when searching for extra top-end power. But on the wide open spaces of the track, coming out of corner with less than eight grand on the dial felt like being stuck in neutral.
Not that this was a problem, because with 14,500rpm to play with the 6R´s power band was more than wide enough to ensure plenty of action every time the throttle was nailed. Once I was dialled-in to the track there was no need to drop below ten grand, better still twelve, especially as the motor´s creamy high-rev smoothness and slick gearbox made wringing its neck an unqualified pleasure.
Valencia´s start-finish straight was barely long enough to shift into top, but the ZX was motoring by the end of it, hitting almost 150mph with a good 10mph more to come. Equally importantly, although the ram-air changes have perhaps quietened things just a little, the Kawi still hurtled through its gears to the accompaniment of a totally addictive whooooah, whooooah, whoooooooooahhhh of induction howl.
The bike also showed new-found ability at the end of the straight, where a squeeze of front brake lever had it slowing perhaps not quite with the ultra-violence of the R1 (the R6 has similar binders, don´t forget), but at a reassuringly rapid rate all the same. Lack of stopping power has handicapped the 6R from its introduction in 1995 right through to last year, but it looks as though Kawasaki has the problem licked at last.
High marks too for handling, which didn´t require much attention yet has been sharpened a touch by the reduced weight and tweaked front end. For track use the bike felt a bit lazy wearing its showroom-stock settings. But a few spanner-turns to raise the rear ride height, a dash of extra shock preload plus a couple of clicks of damping at each end soon had the green machine steering sweetly, feeling firm and planted in turns, and performing outrageously well for an $8099 motorbike.
By the end of a half-hour session the rear end was starting to move around in places, especially the long, fast left-hander near the end of the lap, but this was possibly due more to the tyre than the bike. Although the D207s gripped superbly most of the time, the rear wore much more rapidly than a similar but wider Sportmax had here on the more powerful R1. Dunlop blamed too much shock damping; others the 'cold tear´ that can occur when a carcass warms up too quickly. Best go back out for another few laps and let them argue…
No such worries next day on the street where the Kawasaki, having proved its added competitiveness on the track, promised to shine just as brightly. It´s a notably roomier, more comfortable bike than the R6, especially if you´re big. The seat is reasonably thick, the pillion gets solid grips, and the taller screen gives a fair bit of wind protection, though as a member of the freakishly tall society I was disappointed to find that it blocked my view of the indicator warning lights.
Carburation is spot-on, allowing the motor to pull in smooth, glitch-free fashion from way low. Through its lower gears the ZX felt positively torquey in the midrange, and it pulled out of hilly hairpin bends with notably more grunt than most middleweights could have mustered. But on the freeway towards Madrid I was reminded that this bike was still a 600, after all, when I wound open the tap at 75mph and 6000rpm in top, heading slightly uphill into a headwind – and the ZX barely moved a muscle until I trod down a couple of cogs.
The chassis never got caught out in similar fashion, and swallowed everything from freeway blast to weather-beaten country roads with style. Its newly firmed-up suspension gave a slightly choppy ride over the worst of the bumps, but the bike´s lightness and agility remained impressive. It was comfortable at freeway speeds, too.
We rode less than 50 of the 250-odd miles to Madrid before turning off, but the 6R felt as though it would have handled the round-rip without breaking sweat.
Heading back towards the circuit for a final blast, working the gearbox to make those intakes sing their 14,500rpm tune at every opportunity, it was clear that the ZX-6R has caused yet another ruffling of 600cc class standings.
On the track last year´s champ, the ultra-light and revvy R6, might still be marginally a better bet. But this sharpened ZX-6R gives away very little even at circuit speeds. And on the road the smoother, torquier, more versatile Kawasaki has enough of an edge to win my vote every time.
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Vital Statistics
Engine Liquid-cooled in-line four
cc 599cc
Claimed power (bhp) 109bhp at 12,000rpm
Compression ratio 12.8:1
Transmission 6-speed
Cycle parts
Front suspension;46mm cartridge fork, 120mm (4.7in) travel, adjustments for preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear suspension;One shock absorber, 120mm (5.3in) wheel travel, adjustments for ride height, preload, compression and rebound damping
Front brake;2, six-piston Tokico calipers, 300mm discs
Rear brake;Single-action caliper, 220mm disc
Front wheel;3.50 x 17in; cast alloy
Rear wheel;5.50 x 17in; cast alloy
Front tire;120/65 x 17in Dunlop D207 Sportmax
Rear tire;180/55 x 17in Dunlop D207 Sportmax
Rake/trail;23.5 degrees/95mm (3.7in)
Wheelbase;1400mm (55.1in)
Seat height;820mm (32.3in)
Dry weight;172kg (378lb) [173kg/381lb California]
Instruments;Speedometer, tachometer, LCD odometer, tripmeter, clock, LCD cooland temp. display; lights for neutral, high beam, turn signals, low oil pressure
Fuel capacity 18 litres (4.8 US gal)


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She was born on September 9th, but we will wait until Saturday the 11th to throw the party! This is the web version of the invite, so it doesn't have our home address and phone number on it (we're kinda crazy, but not THAT crazy!). If you want to contribute to the BEE-Day festivities, just let us know! we are super-thankful for all our friends, in the regular world and the virtual one!
There will also be little stickers, games and other printed stuff to fit the motif. Eventually, we will offer similar packages of fun stuff to our customers... We get happy just thinking about it! anyways, hope you like the artwork!
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This sweet backpack from Quiksilver is a useful wee number, with a capacity of 25L shes compact and just the right size! Perfect for all of your daily essentials and transforming into the ultimate surf bag at the weekend, the Backwash keeps it simple but gives all that you need! With an array of pockets, a large main compartment and a fleece lined valuables pocket you won't know how you lived without it.
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I got three of the BEST, Most AWESOME Christmas presents this year...LOOK:::::::::
Yep! My mom got me a gravity feed paint gun attachment, an air compressor{not pictured cause I couldn't find a picture of it on google} and a MITER SAW~ Thanks Ma!!!! I was/am super stoked about all of it! Now for the unfair part...I am working towards my National Board Teaching Certification, so
I HAVE NO LIFE LEFT AT ALL TO THINK ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE I've been a little busy and HAVEN'T even gotten to take them out of the box. :( Makes me wanna cry!!! But this too shall pass and watch out...because my portfolio WILL be in the mail before Spring Break 2011 BAYBEEE!!!! And then I will be busting out the new toys!!!! I get all giddy just thinking about it!!!! I think it makes Mr. Luckee a tad bit nervous!!!
P.S. Something else I've had NO time to open and figure out is the brand new Silhouette that I bought with my b-day money on Black Friday...Don't cha feel sorry for me ;)


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Refsum, Charlotte, Kumarapeli, Pushpa, Gunaratne, Aruni, Dodds, Richard, Hasan, Ali and De Lusignan, Simon (2008) Measuring the impact of different brands of computer systems on the clinical consultation: a pilot study. Informatics in Primary Care, 16(2), pp. 119-127. ISSN (print) 1476-0320Full text not available from this archive.
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What is his name- Ryan Glen Lindstrom
How long have you been together- Married 10 yrs & 17 fabulous days!
How long did you date- 6 days before we we were engaged. Our engagement was 2.5 months. (Yep, that's right! He is a catch ladies! I HAD to snatch him up quickly!)
How old is he- 34 (Yikes!)
Who eats more- Depends on what it is! :)
Who said "I Love You" first- He did, but after we had already decided to get married. My response....."Well, you better, you want to marry me!"....and I love you, too...of course!
Who's taller- He is by 6 inches
Who can sing better- Um, well, I think he sings amazingly and I could listen to him all day! He is much better at reading music than I am! I am better at singing womanly and he is better at singing manly. How is that?!
Who is smarter- Ryan, I am convinced he is a genius....well, and he married me..that has to count for something! :)
Who does the laundry- I do, unless I don't, than he does.
Who pays the bills- He does.
Who sleeps on the right side- Well, this is a funny question! It depends on how you are looking at it.
Who mows the lawn- Some guy we don't know. Sweet huh?!
Who cooks dinner- Me, unless I don't than he does. I can cook, he is an unreal baker! No one can bake like Ryan!
Who is more stubborn- Ummm....I am going to plead the 5th!
Who kissed who first- He kissed me first, but I wasn't getting out of the truck until he did.
Who asked who out first- I did.
Who proposed- Hmm...I would have to say that unless you count him saying, "So uh, what are you doing for the rest of your life? Wanna hang out?", walking out of Wendy's, as a proposal, I AM STILL WAITING FOR ONE!
Who has more friends-Me, this may come as a shock to most, but I am a very social person!
Who is more sensitive- Me
Who has more siblings- Me. I have 4 brothers, 4 sisters & 3 step sisters! He has 5 brothers and a sister.
Who wears the pants- Ryan's response...."uh, we both do. It would be scary if we didn't have any pants on."
You are all tagged now....every last one of you! If you don't have a blog, call me, I can hook you up!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
I have been tagged!
2 comments:
- Courtney said...
That made me smile :) I miss you guys! I could have anwered all those for you 2, but it was funny to realize that I know all that!
I love "I can only Imagine"... such a good song! One of very few non-Mormon songs that can choke me up. Man, make a mix of this song and "Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel" and I'd be bawling! :)
- THE LINDSTROM FAMILY said...
Consider it done! I love to make you bawl! :)
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