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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post3431267989042305591..comments2014-10-30T21:04:32.488-04:00Comments on The UmBlog: Song of Songs 2 sermonJohn Umlandhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-27245185200446697852008-02-11T23:03:00.000-05:002008-02-11T23:03:00.000-05:00Hey, John, just wanted to say that Dave and I enjo...Hey, John, just wanted to say that Dave and I enjoyed the sermon. Dave is really good about most of what you suggested. He'll never write me a poem, but he is always calling me, "Babe," or "gorgeous," or, "beautiful." Yesterday I had a hat on and he said, "Hey you look really cute in that hat." I hear, "I love you" every morning, at the end of every phone call, and right before I go to sleep. It's easy to take it for granted, and I confess that I do, but your sermon reminded me that it's something special not everyone has. And-- argh-- your sermon reminded me that I should be saying nice things too. (ie. hey, babe, I think your tractor's sexy...)
Anyway, good job with a touchy subject!
And, er, nice hair in that wedding photo:) Did you see my blond?Janet Rubinhttps://email@example.com


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- TSN and RDS are exclusive Canadian broadcasters of the U.S. OPEN
through to 2022 -
- Live coverage of the 114th U.S. OPEN begins on TSN and RDS this Thursday (June 12) -
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TORONTO, June 10, 2014 /CNW/ - Bell Media's TSN and RDS announced today they have reached a comprehensive new media rights agreement with the United States Golf Association (USGA) that extends the networks' long-term partnership with the USGA - making TSN and RDS the exclusive Canadian broadcasters of the U.S. OPEN through to 2022.
The expanded partnership was announced before TSN and RDS begin their exclusive Canadian coverage of the 114th U.S. OPEN on Thursday, June 12 (visit TSN.ca and RDS.ca for complete broadcast schedules).
Beginning in 2015, the new eight-year agreement includes extended Canadian coverage across TSN and RDS platforms for the U.S. OPEN, U.S. Women's Open, and U.S. Senior Open Championships, as well as the USGA's national amateur championships.
The new expanded deal includes the following:
"The U.S. OPEN is one of the preeminent golf championships in the world and has been a key component to our coverage of the biggest events in sports," said Stewart Johnston, President of TSN. "We're thrilled to work even closer with the USGA executive team on this new and expanded partnership as we elevate Canadian coverage of USGA events across all of our platforms."
"We are truly excited about extending and expanding our relationship with TSN and RDS and are eager to work more closely with them to showcase and promote the game of golf in Canada," said Mike Davis, Executive Director of the USGA.
The agreement further solidifies TSN and RDS as the home of golf's marquee championship events, with a slate that includes all four of golf's Majors - THE MASTERS, U.S. OPEN, THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP, and the PGA CHAMPIONSHIP, as well as the Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, as well as a series of PGA TOUR events.
114th U.S. OPEN on TSN
The 114th U.S. OPEN returns to the historic Pinehurst No. 2 Course in Pinehurst, NC with a star-studded field that includes defending champion Justin Rose, 2014 MASTERS champion Bubba Watson, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Phil Mickelson, and Canada's Graham DeLaet.
TSN's live coverage of all four rounds begins Thursday, June 12 at 9 a.m. ET and concludes with the Final on Father's Day, Sunday, June 15 at 11 a.m. ET (visit TSN.ca for a complete broadcast schedule).
TSN subscribers can also watch live streaming and on demand coverage of every round from the U.S. OPEN via TSN GO.
TSN Digital platforms deliver bonus online coverage from the U.S. OPEN - coverage that goes beyond the television broadcast. Fans can live stream this bonus online coverage on TSN.ca, TSN GO, or the newly launched TSN Golf app.
TSN also surrounds its live coverage of the U.S. OPEN with the multi-platform highlights listed below.
SPORTSCENTRE - Bob Weeks files daily reports for SPORTSCENTRE all week long from Pinehurst, delivering post-round reaction, one-on-one interviews, and features, including one focusing on six-time U.S. OPEN runner-up Phil Mickelson, and more.
Preview and Highlight Shows - TSN delivers 60-minute highlight shows after every round, along with 60-minute preview shows before the Third and Final Rounds. Fans can also tune in to a tournament preview show on Wednesday, June 11 at 2 p.m. ET (visit TSN.ca for complete broadcast details).
1999 U.S. OPEN: ONE MOMENT IN TIME - Airing Wednesday, June 11 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TSN, the 60-minute documentary looks at Payne Stewart's emotional and hard fought victory at the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, with Stewart holding off the likes of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to win his second U.S. Open and third major title.
TSN.ca - TSN.ca features up-to-the-minute U.S. OPEN news and daily highlights, plus daily reports and analysis from Bob Weeks, as well as his popular golf blog, and more.
TSN Golf app - The fully customizable TSN Golf app is a completely new golf experience that lets fans follow their favourite players hole-by-hole and get real-time alerts whenever they make a birdie, bogey, or par, as well as receive all the latest scores, news, and stats. Using this app, fans can also directly live stream bonus online coverage from TSN's lineup of the biggest events in golf.
TSN Radio - the following TSN Radio stations deliver select live coverage of the U.S. OPEN: TSN Radio 1200 in Ottawa, TSN Radio 1260 in Edmonton, and TEAM Radio 1040 in Vancouver (visit each station's homepage to confirm broadcast information).
Twitter - Fans can tweet their questions to Bob Weeks (@bobatscoregolf) and he will post video answers on TSN.ca on Wednesday, June 11. Fans can also follow @TSNGolf for updates from Pinehurst all tournament long.
Broadcast Schedule*
See below or visit TSN.ca for a complete broadcast schedule of the 114th U.S. OPEN.
Tuesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 11
Thursday, June 12
Friday, June 13
Saturday, June 14
Sunday, June 15
Monday, June 16
*Schedule subject to change
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Hi! The layout is not working as I expected on Parament. I believe I've tried several of the recommendations for the changes but the layout still doesn't change. Maybe I didn't try the recommendations correctly. I am trying to help my sister setup a new business. PLEASE HELP ME!!! I upgraded to the ProBundle thinking I could accomplish what I needed but it is still not working as I hoped. My sister's blog is theresapaints.wordpress.com.
1) I have tried to remove the VideoPress title displaying at the right of my videos. I tried deleting the titles as suggested but the VideoPress title still displays.
2) The title of my last page sometimes disappears from the the menu bar. I tried viewing it from 3 computers (Windows- and Apple-based devices) and the disappearing page occurs on each computer ... not sure how to force it to happen. I've changed the page number several times and it still appears/disappears.
3) I have used 'Revert' to return to the default Parament font for the header. On the Custom Font page and on the Header Page, the tag appears much larger but when 'viewed', the tag line is so small it cannot be read. How do I get the tag line to be bigger? It is not matching the theme display.
4) I had already purchased a domain name from GoDaddy. They suggested I use WordPress to develop since iWeb does not have tag lines for SEO. Will I lose any formatting if I have to convert it to WordPress.org? Is there a way for me to use my GoDaddy domain name (PaintDrinkCreate.com) and a 'name server' function to keep site on WordPress? I believe I read something about this in the support pages.
5) One of my goals for my calendar page is to have it open automatically in a new window to my linked page. Is that possible without clicking on an image or word? I have tried it several ways and am still testing it on this calendar page. Currently, as the last page, this page is the disappearing one. Not sure if you will be able to see it.
I REALLY like Parament. Had tried to force TwentyEleven to have this look and feel but kept running into layout issues, particularly spacing. THANK YOU!!!! Lisa Gritti
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After dealing with this problem for about a week, I came across a solution to "Loading... " forever "bug". I cannot take credit, nor can I give it to he who deserves it, but the solution is brilliantly simple.
Turn of Teamviewer (Exit it), attach bot and then you can start Teamviewer again if you want. There seems to be some sort of compatability issues between Teamviewer and iBot


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Wikileaks is a hot news topic for past several months, largely due to Bradley Manning and his 260,000 page contribution. There're many governments who want the site shut down and prosecuted, want the leaked data and the sources for those leaks.
"Wikileaks is benefiting form Sweden's basic law 'Grundlag' on the freedom of print information, because it also guarantees anonymity of sources in digital media, say sources at the European Parliament. In Sweden, if a website registers with the public authorities and can prove it has an editor-in-chief, then it can also be protected under the law, argues the parliamentary source." "However, Wikileaks never registered with public authorities, and thus isn't protected by the freedom of print information basic law even if they do have an editor-in-chief," H


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2. If you are planning to develop a secondary suite, check with the planning department to see whether your home is properly zoned for this.
3. An inspection is required after the rough-in of the framing, plumbing, HVAC, gas and electrical. Make sure this inspection is done prior to installing the insulation and drywall.
To apply for a basement permit you must complete the accessory permit application form and submit to Building Inspections. A list of the permit application requirements have been provided in a list below for the City of Airdrie.
- Developing your basement brochure (pdf)
- Accessory permit application checklist (pdf)
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It is unclear how long Dusan Basta will be out for after the Udinese man underwent surgery for "multiple fractures" to his face.
The Serbian defender was a substitute in the 2-0 Europa League defeat to Anzhi on Thursday when an accidental collision saw him stretchered off in agony.
This morning Basta went under the knife "to reduce and stabilise multiple fractures in and around the left cheekbone and eye socket," read a club statement.
"Rigid titanium plaques were placed to ensure a more rapid recovery. The player has been released from hospital and his condition will be re-evaluated next week, when we will have a better idea of how long it will take to get back to competitive football."
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text: About Me: I'm a second year university student and heading overseas this summer through Intercordia Canada. All I want to do with my life is to help women and girls who have been sexually abused, particularly in Africa. I live by the saying 'love is a verb.' That's all for now.


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- 49: The percentage of women who expect the man to be the one to call after a first date. (Source: Love@AOL survey).
- It's more important to men than it is to women that their kids resemble them, says a new study. Men think it validates their paternity, which scientists say they're prone to doubt. Females are more concerned a baby looks healthy and cute. (Source: Cosmo's October Hot Sheet by Molly Fahner).
- You know that "It's so easy a caveman could do it" commercial? Those men may be the new Brad Pitt, or other celeb believed to be universally hot. Women are all about these primal-like guys. "Women are drawn to men with the angular jaws and prominent brow ridges," says anthropologist Helen Fisher, PhD. "We seek mates who exude masculinity by being direct and competative- meaning they want to protect and care for us."
(Source: Cosmo's October Hot Sheet by Molly Fahner).


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Oxfam's global vision is for a just world without poverty:
Worlds in which people can influence decisions that affect their lives, enjoy their rights, and assume their responsibilities as full citizens of a world in which all citizens are valued and treated equally.
Our vision for Timor-Leste is for Timor-Leste to be a country enjoying prosperity and equality,
Where all citizens; women and men, actively shape the development process
And enjoy the well-being that flows from this process, even in times of crisis.
Oxfam in Timor Leste is seeking a national Savings and Loan Officer.
Oxfam offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, which include health care and pension contribution, paid annual leave, study cost reimbursement and more. Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
Scope of Position
Key Selection Criteria
Savings and Loan Officer
The Savings and Loan Officer is responsible for providing technical support and oversight to savings and loan activities undertaken through Oxfam's programs. He/she will support partners to ensure that savings and loan activities are implemented with a high degree of transparency and accountability to members of the groups, and that the groups are formed, supported and structured in a sustainable way.
· Experience in implementing or supporting partner to implement savings and loan activities;
· Experience in book keeping, accounting or economics.
· Knowledge of program planning including gender awareness;
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· Coordination and administrative skills;
· Experience in data collection and data entry; and
· Relevant qualifications or skills in a professional discipline i.e. community development, economics, accounting etc. or equivalent substantial experience.
To Apply:
Applicants can request a detailed position description from Sra. Benigna Martins, Human Resources Manager, by e-mailing her at firstname.lastname@example.com, calling 670-331-2605 or obtaining the position description from the Oxfam office at Rua Jacinto Candido, Bidau Akadiru-Hun, Dili, Timor-Leste.
Applicants must submit a covering letter that responds to the Selection Criteria listed above in this advertisement and a current Resume. Applications can be written in Tetun or English.
Please note that only applications submitted with a covering letter addressing the Selection Criteria with a resume and received by 16th September 2015, 5pm will be accepted. They can be sent to the above e-mail address, mailed to P.O. Box 152, Dili, and Timor-Leste or delivered to the Dili office.
Only Short Listed Applicants will be contacted
Benigna Vicente Martins|HR Manager|Oxfam
Rua Jacinto Candido, Bidau Akadiru-hun, Dili Timor-Leste
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The enhanced features of System Monitor and Performance Logs and Alerts replace the functionality of the Windows NT 4.0 Performance Monitor. You can use these tools to open settings files created in Windows NT 4.0 Performance Monitor.
The Microsoft Windows Resource Kits Web site provides the Windows NT 4.0 version of Performance Monitor (perfmon4.exe).


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Rosie Swarbrick speaks with a Lancashire lad aiming to bring back the spirit of the Blitz, ukelele sensation Andy Eastwood
"It is sink or swim, there is no course or book to teach you how to become a variety entertainer – you learn on the stage and luckily I'm still booked up."
Variety sensation Andy Eastwood's road to stardom was fuelled by his grandfather's passion for music, nurtured by pearls of wisdom from one of or national treasures and ignited by a risky piece in his final act of an infamously traditional classical music degree at one of England's oldest institutions, Oxford University.
Andy said: "I started playing the violin and piano as well as the ukulele – I have a classical background at Oxford.
"But I played the ukulele in my degree and it was the first time some one had performed with that instrument – and I don't think anyone has done it since.
"It is quite a traditional musical course at Oxford and it was a risk to play the ukulele but my performance went down very well and then my career blew up from there."
Variety entertainer Andy has an ever expanding array of strings to his bow, from tributes to the famous ukulele maestro George Formby to regular performances alongside the King of Knotty Ash himself Ken Dodd.
The talented Lancashire lad's feet have barely touched the ground in 2014 and now he is bringing the musical war-time spectacular 'Bless 'em All' back to Lancashire on May 27.
He said: "I have been called the busiest man in show-business and I'm happy with that tag.
"I'm grateful to be working, it is a notoriously tough industry and I'm glad to be run off my feet.
"Ken is brilliant, he gave me a lot of advice about my act and I still work with him now, in fact I'm performing at Bolton with him at the end of the month at the Albert Hall in the Ken Dodd Happiness Show.
"He is brilliant, he doesn't really need to work any more but he is still selling out stages; he has given me so much advice
"I've studied music at college but there is no course out there to train you to become a variety act.
"You've got to learn on the job and Ken has passed over some valuable tips – he's had a big impact."
The 34-year-old was born in Blackburn and the musician's heart still lies in the North.
He said: "My ability to play the ukulele came from my grandfather.
"I used to watch him play one when I was a little kid, so he got me into that quite early.
"He bought me my first ukulele just before he died when I was six years old
"That is where the music comes form, my family.
"My mum was a singer and I have grown up around music.
"As a Lancashire lad it is nice to come back up north, I look forward to coming back and I haven't been to Preston in a while."
Andy's show Bless 'Em All is a revamped version of the 1940s' tribute show We'll Meet Again.
But this time in honour of the 100th anniversary of the First World War the act will feature songs from an earlier war time era too.
Andy said: "The show we are doing is based on songs from war time.
"That was the most awful time and the entertainers had to work over time to lift people's spirits and so a lot of the songs are so uplifting.
"People like my hero George Formby and Vera Lynn went over to entertain the troops.
"It really made a big difference to people's spirits."
George Formby was the original all-round entertainer and multi-act man, he could sing, act, play instruments.
The variety entertainer from Wigan was huge in the 1930s and 40s and his trademark was his ukulele performance played in a style that would later be dubbed the "Formby Style".
George – who died in Preston in 1961 – was a huge influence on Andy's work and the entertainer is pleased to bring his act back to the place at the heart of Formby's performances, Lancashire.
He said: "I do a variety of acts and I do pantomime but I mainly do a lot of theatre across the globe.
"There have been a few hair raising times when the instruments have got lost on cruise ships or at airports and that is why I like travelling around Britain.
"It reduces the risk and it is quite a worry when you travel the world because I normally carry about six or seven instruments.
"At the moment I have many opportunities to come back to the North, I will be at the George Formby convention in Blackpool in the summer.
"George is a big inspiration, it is an honour to play him and recreate his act.
"People still remember all these songs very well and I've always had a good response.
"We are both northern lads and the county, especially Blackpool, love the ukulele variety act that George made famous."
Andy is accompanied in the show by his girlfriend Lucia Matisse and Mervyn Francis.
"My girlfriend is in the show and she plays all of the war time heartthrobs like Vera Lynn and Gracie Fields.
"We spend so much time working together that it is all a blur. We are still singing at home – it is hard to separate the two.
"We are always travelling and are both pretty busy, but we always travel with each other and support each other's shows.
"I've had 10 years of together with Mervyn, we are the only ones from that first show that are still in it and since then we must have done 1000's of shows."
Andy hopes the songs spurned from the war live on and hails an unusual source that is helping the music live on – the rise of vintage.
He said: "The rise of vintage has helped. Our audience used to all be pensioners but we are getting more interest from younger people interested in the 1940s.
"They enjoy the fashion, the spirit and and people like the music and everything to do with that era.
"It is essential this music lives on, it is part of our history. We want everyone, those who grew up listening to the songs or those who just like what they hear to come along."
Bless 'Em All is today's best re-creation of traditional variety.
Charter Theatre Preston, Tuesday, May 27 at 2.30pm
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Offbeat London – Alternative Things To Do In London
It is no secret that we like to go off-the-beaten-path and discover hidden gems. So far, we've raved about Offbeat Spain, reaped gorgeous rewards by going off-the-beaten-track in Paris, and tried to ditch clichés in Dubai and countless other places. Both Vid and I find ourselves attracted to little alleys and cafes that haven't been hyped by a guidebook, eclectic bars that don't feature on standard itineraries of a city, and hidden areas that tell endless tales about local culture.
Despite having written reams about offbeat favourites in most cities we have visited, we've been unable to muster the courage to write a comprehensive article about the city we've called home for almost 6 years. There's SO much to share, we don't know where to start.
Yet, our inbox is flooded with requests of sample itineraries of London. A reader recently tweeted us asking for suggestions to "Do London the Bruised Passports way" 🙂 That was when we decided to give in and talk about our favourite bits of London.
This is the London you visit after you've absorbed the grandeur of The Westminster Abbey and The Big Ben, spent a day being overwhelmed at The British History Museum, bought a fridge magnet with the British flag on it, and craned your neck while taking mandatory selfies next to one of the tallest clock towers in the world – The Big Ben. This is the London we love…
1) The Secrets of East London – Dalston and Hackney
East London is undoubtedly our favourite part of London. The bohemian and artsy part of town is peppered with independent cafes, magical bookshops, eccentric bars, and decadent vintage stores.
We love Brick Lane and Shoreditch but more and more tourists are beginning to frequent that part of town. As a result, it can get extremely crowded on weekends. That's where Dalston and Hackney come into the picture. Both are up-and-coming bohemian neighbourhoods in London. Look past the strip of cheap take-aways and you will discover retro hair salons, shabby-chic cafes, avant garde designer stores, and some of the best street art in London (if you are familiar with our love for Street Art, you would know how happy that makes us 🙂 ).
One of our favourite places in the area is The Wilton Way Cafe. Tucked away in a tiny by-lane in Hackney, it is the perfect place to ruminate away from the hustle-bustle of Shoreditch. The menu at The Wilton Way Cafe offers great coffee and greater music – we like!
Address – 63 Wilton Way, E8 1BG London, United Kingdom
Closest Rail Station : Dalston Kingsland/Dalston Junction.
2) Offbeat Bars – The best places to get a drink in London
First things first – nothing comes close to sipping on English cider or local beer and conversing with locals at a neighbourhood pub in England. But if you're going out with friends or celebrating the advent of a weekend, then there's no shortage of quirky bars in London. Here are a couple of our favourites :-
a) Callooh Callay – We're not sure what we like more about this bar – the Alice-in-Wonderland theme or its amazing cocktails. The only way to enter this bar is through a Victorian wardrobe and that is just the tip of the iceberg 🙂
Address – 65 Rivington Street EC2A 3AY, London, United Kingdom Closest Tube Station – Old Street
b) Cellar Door – This tiny bar is conveniently situated in Central London but it continues to remain a local secret because of its discreet entrance. This edgy bar has a distinct character – imagine 30's Berlin meets New York basement dive (their words not ours!). We love their flavoured snuff. Daily cabaret and burlesque performances ensure a perfect evening. Entry is free. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Address – Zero Aldwych, WC2E 7DN London, United Kingdom Closest Station – Charing Cross (Rail), Embankment (Tube)
3) Offbeat Entertainment and shows
If you've had your fair share of London's West End and are on the lookout for a really cool thing to do in London, then you should give The Magic Hour a go. World class magician Tony Middleton 'Sonic' is sure to cast a spell over you and transport you back to the Golden Age of magic. What's more, The Magic Hour takes place in an evocative private drawing room just off Hyde Park, adding to the Victorian charm.
'Sonic' will pull of tricks with great finesse and leave you speechless. The master showman presents classic Victorian illusions and spellbinding sleight of hand in extreme close-up – think disappearing objects, time stopping still, and spirits writing messages from 'the other side'. He's performed alongside renowned artists such as Gary Barlow and Jonathan Ross and has received raving reviews on TripAdvisor. If you'r looking for an alternative thing to do in London, you must spare an evening and go see 'Sonic' perform. Rest assured, you won't be disappointed 🙂
Address: 1-9 Inverness Terrace, London W2 3JP
Nearest Tube stations: Queensway, Bayswater. A 5 minute walk from Hyde Park.
Price: From £25 including a magic cocktail on arrival 🙂
4) Offbeat Open Markets
Borough Market, Portobello Road Market, Camden Market and Notting Hill Market might sound familiar to you because they've been suggested to you by endless brochures about London. Needless to say, these markets have a certain charm about them. But London has so much more to offer :-
a) If you're looking for a slightly unusual experience head over to Columbia Flower Market – the weekly market (open only on Sundays) is a visual delight. Buckets full of flowers and foliage vie for the attention of passersby. The air is laden with the scent of fragrant flowers and cries of shopkeepers. Once you've had your fill, you can escape to neighbouring alleys full of vintage shops, cosy bakeries, and Italian delis.
Information – Open only on Sundays (8 am – 3 pm). Address: E2 7RG London, United Kingdom
Nearest Tube Station – Old Street/Bethnal Green
b) If you're a foodie, then Greenwich Market is the market for you. The charming area is away from the hustle-bustle of Central London and is London's only market situated within a UNESCO Heritage Site. The covered market is full of character and offers a wide array of foods from around the globe for the urban gourmand. Take-away a spicy Jamaican curry, fragrant Thai noodles, or calorie-laden churros and have it by the Thames, which is a five-minute walk away.
Information – Open Tuesday – Sunday (10 am – 5.30 pm). However, From April 7 till Autumn, it will be open everyday. Address: SE10 9HZ London, United Kingdom
Nearest Station – Cutty Sark (DLR), Greenwich (National Rail)
5) Street Art and Urban Culture
If you are a street art connoisseur, scour the cobble-stoned streets of Brick Lane and surrounding areas for street art masterpieces. Graffiti, stamps, stencils, and installations – everything is on offer. You will spot some legendary pieces by Stik, Banksy, Pablo Delgado, and Space Invader. If you want to familiarise yourself with Street Art, the free Street Art Tour by Alternative London is a good option. Another offbeat tour offered in this area is our favourite Eating London Food Tour.
South Bank is another great area for urban bunnies. The undercroft of The Southbank Centre has been the epicentre of UK's skateboarding scene for years now. It's the perfect place to get some great photographs of youngsters on their Penny skateboards against colourful graffiti.
Address – Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX London, United Kingdom
Closest Tube Station : Waterloo
6) Romantic Walks
Hop-on hop-off buses seem to be all the rage with tourists but we think walking in London is the best way of seeing London. In fact, it's the only way to fall in love with London. Walking aimlessly around the city while absorbing its sights and sounds is the best way to acquaint oneself with the rich history and culture of London. The city offers countless delightful walks but here's a couple of our favourites
- Start at Embankment tube station. With the Thames river on the right, start walking towards Tower Bridge. This walk is absolutely magical and romantic in the evening when most prominent buildings of London are lit. This walk will make you see London's landmarks in a whole new fashion. Highly recommended!
- Start at St. Paul's tube station. Walk towards Millenium Bridge. Once again, this walk is best undertaken at night. You could stop by one of the pubs on the way for a pint or two.
- Start at the Warwick Avenue tube station and walk from Little Venice to Camden. This 4.5 kilometre stretch, which goes through Regent's Canal and Primrose Hill, is best covered in the morning. It offers the perfect introduction to London's rich culture and history. Hop over to The Canal River Trust's website for detailed directions.
Where to stay in London
Which is the best place to stay in London? Well, we are a bit biased towards Greenwich. We absolutely love this part of London. The other places that we recommend to our friends and readers are Kensington, Shoreditch (can be a bit crowded at times), and Embankment (more expensive). For more options and a collated availability of all hotels in London, have a look here.
Still not satiated? If you are looking for some great suggestions on things to do out of London, check out this amazing two week itinerary for UK chalked out by our friend Laurence at Finding The Universe (also, be warned – you are going to love his collection of pictures :-)).
We have everything you need to plan your trip to London, including what to pack (and what not to pack 😉 ) in our Guide to London.
While in London, the best way to explore the city is The London Pass (use code JULY6 for 6% discount on passes)
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There are some great things to do there Savi. Some I haven't heard of despite living in London for a few years. I really miss going to Greenwich market on weekends. I use to try and make it out there every fortnight or so. Its such a nice area of London.
I lived in London for couple of years and never saw anything like this, only my workplace and bed at home 😀 Now I miss London and want to come back as a tourist… WITH TIME… and explore everything!
Thoroughly enjoyed reading it.i plan to save it for future use..whenever i get a chance to be there.u guys are amazing.cheers
Last time I went in Cellar Door, they had a bartender who looked like Ryan Gosling – that was enough for me! My Brother lives on Brick Lane and although weekend daytimes are busy because of the markets etc, it's not too busy on weekend evenings x
The walks are divine and the art- Amazing!
My office is actually right off Rivington, where Callooh Callay is, but I've never even heard of it (I suppose that's the point!).
I'm thinking about moving to Dalston for the adventure, but I'm still not sure if I want to be somewhere so trendy haha.
Great post, thanks for the insight into your London!
Yep yep yep! Great round up. Man, you've made me realise how much I miss some of these places, like Greenwich market – I used to go there almost weekly when I lived in Plaistow!
This makes me miss London so much. I love Bricklane and East London, I still have to explore it properly. I've never been to the Greenwich market though, it gives me something new to do for next time I'll be there 🙂
Brilliant tips! I've lived in London for a few months now and I can't wait to go to Callooh Callay!
Great post! Speaking of cider, we can't seem to find British cider here in North America – that unsweet, bubbly, but almost beer-like taste. Can't beat the Brits for that :-).
I love East London (and especially its vintage stores)! Great tips 🙂
this post is surely amazing and definitely the Romantic Walks and Offbeat Open Markets look like great fun ..
Finally a city where I've been LOL!!! 😀 😀
Vacations interesting I love London 🙂
Oh. I love London, it's one of my favourite places to visit. This list is great. But surely a visit to see The Emirates Stadium and Arsenal is a must! 🙂
all points noted:) and thanks for covering it "Bruised passports" way 🙂
Commendable job! you have pointed out so many different things to do in London in such a lovely way and yes those concepts are just too awesome to make one enjoy to the fullest in London.
I really liked your post on off beat Paris and I did go out there on random weekends.Now this London list has to get ticked off next time I'm in London :).Thanks.
Finally, someone not blogging about Big Ben and the West End discount theatre tickets booth!
Oh these are some great tidbits on London :)! Excellent quality pictures also. My favourite spot is Waterstones on Piccadilly Circus. The best bookstore ever!!! Thanks for sharing!
very informative….
thanks for sharing….
This is a very nice post. Information you don't get anywhere else. I'm planning to visit london in October. Will definitely try all these sply the bars ?. I will also be going to Scotland. Any suggestions for Edinburgh?
Thanks guys…u're awesome ?
I love London !! My husband and I are flying in just for a pit stop for 2 nights before we head to Paris..It is his first time there..Any suggestions on what to do in our short time there? We would love to avoid the tourist stuff, But don't mind throwing a couple of tourist attractions in for him :).
Thanks so much!


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Our independance and our existance came after long struggle for liberation; that means we Sacrificed our life and property to gain freedom. Evereyone has a good idea about the long way that somali people came through to declare independace from the brutal westren colonials.When you read Somali poems and listen their national songs, you will realize that Somali people are and will remain freedom lovers forever. Unfortunately, Somalia's independance is again in jeorpardy, and our dignity is on its way to disappear. it seems that we are again divided and convinced to accept foreign stakeholders to decide for us. In addition, the continuence of foreign military involvement in Somalia is a bad signal that can hinder our peope from unity and successful collaborations.
Today, Kenyan troops are in our soil without having legitimacy to fight in Somalia. Our Parliaments did not let them come, and our president made clear statement that Kenya should not just cross to Somalia and do whatever they want. Also, we didn't hear anything shows that kenya was greenlighted by the United Nations to fight in Somalia. So, who gave them permission to cross into our Territories?
Of course, There are many trouble makers in Somalia whose intention is to rule Somalia with their bad ideologies. Whoever uses force or our holy religion as an excuse to oppress our people shoud be stopped but not by another illegal forces who may want to take advantage of our failure.
As many Somalians do, I believe that Kenyan military activity in Somalia is nothing but invasion . Under international law, Kenyan troops in Somalia are invaders. Indeed, they are wrong and wrong to violate our sovereignty and territorial integrity. Furthermore, I believe that Kenyan government have a plan to make the situation in Somalia even worse. It was not that far when president, Danial Arab Moi said that kenya and Ethiopia never wanted Somalia to stand up on its feet.
It is clear that most of Somali people are in serious doubts about kenyan military activity in Jubaland of Somalia. Especially, when we see different proxy kenyan milias with different political agenda , we should have no doubts that Kenya will try to illegally annex Jubaland with its Territories or atleast claim one of our oil rich Islands in far south of Jubaland. In this case, there is no reason that we can trust kenyan government. Therefore, Kenya should keep their troops out of Somalia, or this will be historical mistake that can lead both countries into trouble.
In conclusion, President Sharif is right, and I hope he will stick on his decision aginst Kenyan invasion. Certainly, no one will build our houses that were distroyed by our hands. We should take these foreign military engagement in our land as a wake up call and restore peace and stability into our country. It is a time for us to have a vision. It is a time for us to forget the little things between us and build our nation together. We gained our independance by being united; and together, we can make even better future for our people.
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text: Features SUV of the Year 2009 Motor Trend Sport/Utility Of The Year: Subaru Forester Clearcut: Soaring Fuel Prices and a Fizzling Economy Have Made It a Jungle Out There, But This Year's Winner Is Easy to See for the Trees Julia LaPalme photographer, Edward Loh writerOctober 14, 2008 Julia LaPalme photographer, Edward Loh writerOctober 14, 2008 Clearcut: Soaring Fuel Prices and a Fizzling Economy Have Made It a Jungle Out There, But This Year's Winner Is Easy to See for the Trees Share this article in: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Email Free Price Quote From a Local Dealer View Special Offers No Obligation, Fast & Simple Free New Car Quote Change Car Select Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari FIAT Ford Genesis GMC Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lotus Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz MINI Mitsubishi Nissan Porsche Ram Rolls-Royce smart Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo Select Model Ascent B9 Tribeca Baja BRZ Crosstrek Forester Impreza Legacy Outback SVX Tribeca WRX XV Crosstrek XV Crosstrek Hybrid GO 1. Vehicle Option Trim Exterior Color No Preference Black Blue Brown Gold Green Orange Red Silver White Yellow Interior Color No Preference Beige Black Blue Gray Green Other Red White Buying Time Frame Within 48 hours Within a week Within two weeks Within a month More than a month Payment Method Undecided Loan Lease Cash Trade In? Yes No 2. Contact Info First Name Last Name Address City State -- AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY Zip Code Phone Email 3. Dealer Selection Receive your free dealer pricing information by completing your contact information! It would be easy to say that this year's winner is a knee-jerk reaction, that the editors of Motor Trend responded to the skyrocketing cost of gasoline like the rest of the driving public by abruptly abandoning the traditional SUV formula for something smaller, more fuel-efficient, greener, more, well, forest-y. It would be easy to categorize our selection of the Subaru Forester as Motor Trend's 2009 Sport/Utility of the Year as a choice made solely at the pump, but it wouldn't be true.Sure, our Subaru Forester 2.5XT contender posted the best observed fuel-economy numbers (16.0 mpg) for an all-wheel-drive SUV in this year's competition, but that's not the whole story.So how does a small, quirky, former airplane manufacturer from the Gunma prefecture of Japan finish first among surprise offerings from established players and bold moves by newcomers? How does it beat a chest-thumping, head-turning macho mobile known as the BMW X6? How, when Ford wraps stylish sheetmetal around a Gulfstream V interior and calls it Flex? How can it win, when Kia serves notice to the entire category with its own body-on-frame, V-8-powered Borrego, and Infiniti conjures up seven-speed transmissions and jaw-dropping bird's-eye-view monitoring systems?SPORT/UTILITY OF THE YEAR VIDEOS: The Contenders Instrument Testing The Road Course The Judging The Winner Just how does the Subaru Forester do it? Let's start with the humble powertrain. On paper, it's nothing new or particularly special; all Forester models receive a version of the 2.5-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder found in the Impreza sedan. Transmission options are even less stunning: a carried-over five-speed manual or four-speed automatic for entry-level 2.5X models; auto only if you opt for the turbocharged 2.5XT variant. At the track, that four-speed, 224-horsepower Forester 2.5XT zips to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds and to the quarter mile in just 15.5. Not as impressive as the 6.6 and 15.1-second runs a similarly equipped Forester 2.5XT managed in our previous comparison ("Turbo Chargers," September 2008), but still as fast or faster than all but the BMW X6, Lexus LX 570, Toyota Sequioa, and Infiniti FX and EX. It's not just fast, but fuel friendly, too. In that comparison, the Forester 2.5XT logged the best observed and EPA-certified city/highway fuel economy (19.6 mpg, 19/24 mpg) against the turbo fours and six-speeds of Mazda CX-7 and VW Tiguan. Says St. Antoine, "I'm amazed at how well the powertrain works with only a four-speed. The turbo four is torquey enough not to feel like it needs more ratios, and at cruising speed it's not revving overly hard." The naturally aspirated Forester is no slouch, either. Rated at 170 for power and torque, the 2.5X takes regular unleaded, returns even better EPA fuel economy (20/26 mpg), and is classified as a partial-zero-emissions vehicle. Not only is the Forester class dominant, it's as green as a you-know-what. More feats of engineering competence were revealed when we broke out the tape measure. While classmates like the VW Tiguan manage only 56.1/23.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front/rear seats, the Forester yields a whopping 63.0/30.8. Similar spatial advantages are seen in the commodious driver and passenger compartments; in our other small-CUV comparison test ("The Frugal Five," June 2008), the Forester provided the most front/rear headroom and front legroom in a field that included the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Saturn VUE, and Toyota RAV4. Still not impressed? Then factor in the one metric that puts the S in SUV: ground clearance. With an undercarriage 8.9 inches (8.7 for Forester 2.5X) above ground, the Forester 2.5XT not only beats every one of the CUVs in the two aforementioned comparisons, it equals or betters fellow SUV of the Year contenders Honda Pilot (8.0), Kia Borrego (8.5), and Lexus LX 570 (8.9). Consider those mere soft-roaders? Both Foresters beat or equal the Land Rover LR2 (8.3), Toyota FJ Cruiser 4×2 (8.7), and Ford Expedition 4×4 (8.7). Inside and out, off-road and on, this little Subaru is truly an impressive feat of packaging. Despite high clearances, the Forester doesn't drive particularly tall. In fact, in a field that includes two bona-fide hot-rods (BMW X6, Infiniti FX) and, let's face it, a car (Infiniti EX35), the Subaru produced more than its fair share of grins on our real-world/off-road loop. Says Lassa, "It's as much fun as the EX35 with better mileage. The Infiniti seems more planted, but the Subie is light on its feet." "Ride quality is remarkably nice on Alisos Canyon Road, and it's way big dirty fun on the rally stage," notes Markus. Truck Trend editor Mark Williams adds, "A few rough shakes when the tarmac is broken, but overall it handles more like a solid crossover. When it gets on dirt, it seems to encourage you to go faster, almost saying, 'It's all right, I've got your back. Let's go.'" Analysis of these fine driving characteristics reveals more of the Forester's comprehensive and complementary competence. It's not enough to simply credit its feathery 3447-pound curb weight (lowest of all contenders) or new control-arm rear suspension. We must mention the engine again and highlight its compact, horizontal cylinder arrangement, which allows it to sit low in this high-riding chassis, reducing the center of gravity. Plus that new rear suspension not only smooths out the ride, but its layout also means less cabin intrusion and all that extra room in the cargo area. Contrast these harmonious revelations with the comments about runner-up Ford Flex-so many positive attributes often scuttled by negatives. While the Forester manages to be big on the inside, small on the outside, the Flex feels only big and bigger. As for the powertrain, Flex's Duratec V-6 and six-speed transmission perform respectably at the track and pump, but often feel grainy, harsh, and unrewarding. Then there's the value proposition. With a starting price of $20,660, our Subaru is the most affordable AWD SUV in this group. Perhaps not saying much in a field that includes $65,000 Infiniti and $80,000 Lexus behemoths, until you look at what's included. Naturally, Subaru's hallmark symmetrical AWD system is found on all models, but so are such features as four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, VDC traction control, three 12-volt power points, including one in the rear-cargo area, HVAC filtration, and gas-filled hood struts (Toyota and Honda still use cheaper prop rods). Fully spec'd models have luxuries including liquid-filled engine mounts, heated seats, front windshield-wiper de-icers, a touch-screen GPS navigation system, and a massive, all-glass moonroof. Yet, with all that kit and more, our 2.5XT Limited topped out at only $31,523. Of course, it isn't perfect. No SUV is, not even the one that wins Sport/Utility of the Year. For starters, if you're interested in moving more than five people or 2400 pounds of towable gear, the Forester must be chopped from your list. Some judges also dinged the Subaru for its "parts-bin interior" and lack of style. Others pegged this simplicity as back-to-basics goodness. "After some of the other complex, flight-deck instrument panels (like the aptly named Pilot's), the Subaru's simple and easy-to-use controls are a welcome break. VW easily trumps the Subaru for visual pizzazz, though the Forester works better," comments St. Antoine. In other words, quiet, comprehensive competence. No, our selection of the Subaru Forester as Motor Trend's 2009 Sport/Utility of the Year is not a reaction to prices at the pump, but a renewed appreciation for the value of the dollar and a thoughtfully designed, well-executed vehicle. At a time when our nation is paying the piper for poor investments and past excesses, the Forester brings to mind many of the humble values that made this country great: thrift, resourcefulness, doing more with less. St. Antoine sums it up best, "It takes only a few miles to begin to appreciate the Forester's many virtues. It does everything most SUV buyers need-with more off-road capability than they'll likely use-yet remains friendly and carlike in its character. In many ways, the Forester represents the new SUV paradigm; it's the right vehicle for the times." Stump Puller: A New Boxer Diesel In addition to the Forester's two gasoline-fueled powerplants, by 2010, U.S. models may also sport a new boxer diesel recently released in the European market. The world's first production boxer diesel, the turbocharged, DOHC, 2.0-liter four makes 145 horses at 3600 rpm but a mighty 258 pound-feet of torque at 1800 rpm. Standard and only transmission is a six-speed manual newly developed for the diesel (Subaru doesn't have an auto able to handle the diesel's torque and says developing a new tranny is unlikely). The Forester 2.0D's estimated EPA city/highway fuel efficiency checks in at an amazing 34/41 mpg. Towing capacity climbs to a lofty 4400 pounds. Price: about $2800 more than the turbo gas four. Want to see the Forester 2.0D stateside? Send Subaru your thumbs-up now.– Arthur St. Antoine   2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Limited POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS Drivetrain layout Front engine, AWD Front engine, AWD Engine type Flat-4, alum block/heads Turbo flat-4, alum block/heads Valvetrain SOHC, 4 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl Displacement 149.9 cu in/2457 cc 149.9 cu in/2457 cc Compression ratio 10.1:1 8.4:1 Power (SAE net) 170 hp @ 6000 rpm 224 hp @ 5200 rpm Torque (SAE net) 170 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm 226 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm Weight to power 19.5 lb/hp 15.3 lb/hp Transmission 4-speed auto 4-speed auto Axle/final-drive ratios 4.44:1/3.08:1/– 4.44:1/3.08:1/– Suspension, front; rear Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar Steering ratio 16.5:1 16.5:1 Turns lock-to-lock 3.2 3.2 Brakes, f;r 11.7-in vented disc; 11.3-in disc, ABS 11.7-in vented disc; 11.3-in disc, ABS Wheels, f;r 7.0 x 17 in, cast aluminum 7.0 x 17 in, cast aluminum Tires, f;r 225/55R17 95H M+S, Yokohama Geolander G95 225/55R17 95H M+S, Yokohama Geolander G95 DIMENSIONS Wheelbase 103.0 in 103.0 in Track, f/r 60.2/60.2 in 60.2/60.2 in Length x width x height 179.5 x 70.1 x 66.9 in 179.5 x 70.1 x 66.9 in Ground clearance 8.7 in 8.9 in Apprch/depart angle 24.8/24.8 deg 24.8/24.8 deg Turning circle 34.4 ft 34.4 ft Curb weight 3308 lb 3447 lb Weight dist., f/r 55/45% 56/44% Towing capacity 2400 lb 2400 lb Seating capacity 5 5 Headroom, f/r 41.6/40.4 in 40.0/37.7 in Legroom, f/r 43.1/38.0 in 43.1/38.0 in Shoulder room, f/r 56.1/55.6 in 56.1/55.6 in Cargo vol behind, f/r 68.3/33.5 cu ft 63.0/30.8 cu ft TEST DATA Acceleration to mph 0-30 3.1 sec 2.2 sec 0-40 4.9 3.5 0-50 7.4 5.3 0-60 9.9 7.2 0-70 13.1 9.4 0-80 17.9 12.6 0-90 N/A 16.3 Passing, 45-65 mph 5.1 sec 3.8 sec Quarter mile 2.4 2.2 Braking, 60-0 mph 129 ft 131 ft Lateral acceleration 0.78 g (avg) 0.78 g (avg) MT figure eight 28.8 sec @ 0.56 g (avg) 28.1 sec @ 0.60 g (avg) Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 2450 rpm 2250 rpm CONSUMER INFO Base price $20,660 $28,860 Price as tested $23,140 $31,523 Stability/traction control Yes/yes Yes/yes Airbags Dual front, front side, f/r curtain Dual front, front side, f/r curtain Basic warranty 3 yrs/36,000 miles 3 yrs/36,000 miles Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/60,000 miles 5 yrs/60,000 miles Roadside assistance 3 yrs/36,000 miles 3 yrs/36,000 miles Fuel capacity 16.9 gal 16.9 gal EPA city/hwy econ 20/26 mpg 19/24 mpg CO2 emissions 0.87 lb/mile 0.93 lb/mile MT fuel economy 20.1 mpg 16.0 mpg Recommended fuel Regular Premium Share this article in: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Email 2009 Motor Trend Sport/Utility Of The Year: Subaru Forester /20 Advertisement to Skip 1 | 20 2 | 20 3 | 20 4 | 20 5 | 20 6 | 20 7 | 20 8 | 20 9 | 20 10 | 20 11 | 20 12 | 20 13 | 20 14 | 20 15 | 20 16 | 20 17 | 20 18 | 20 19 | 20 20 | 20


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The Krawler T/A KX features a softer tread compound based on BFGoodrich's years of off-road experience molded into an extra deep tread design. During the Krawler T/A KX development it was decided that it would be beneficial to develop two different tread designs in the 37x12.50R17 size. The first design is molded with a tread pattern that combines deep, aggressive independent blocks with solid sidewall lugs. The second design starts with only the tread pattern's continuous center rib and inner and outer lateral lugs molded.
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Jenny Nilsson
Been in EUDY's board from October 2007 to July 2010. She contributed a lot to the development of EUDY since the statutes have been approved. Sat in EU's Youth Council as Sweden's representative
Raffaele Cagnazzo
Board member from October 2007 to October 2009. President of the Italian Deaf Youth Committee (CGSI) for 5 years, contributed a lot to the position of the Deaf young Italians.
Florjan Rojba
National icon for Albanian Deaf young people, established the first Albanian Deaf youth committee. Camp director of EUDY's Junior Camp in 2012.
Alexandra Kotsaki
EUDY Board member from October 2011 to May 2013. Contributed a lot to the Greek Deaf youth committee as president.
Delphine le Maire
Part of the group which established the first deaf youth committee in the French-speaking part of Belgium (FFSB Jeunes). Board member of EUDY from October 2011 to August 2013. Laid the foundation for the establishment of EUDY's office and a lot of other project applications.


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|The BEA Tuxedo CORBA Java client and BEA Tuxedo CORBA Java client ORB were deprecated in Tuxedo 8.1 and are no longer supported. All BEA Tuxedo CORBA Java client and BEA Tuxedo CORBA Java client ORB text references, associated code samples, should only be used to help implement/run third party Java ORB libraries, and for programmer reference only.
|Technical support for third party CORBA Java ORBs should be provided by their respective vendors. BEA Tuxedo does not provide any technical support or documentation for third party CORBA Java ORBs.
For an explanation of concepts associated with CORBA applications and a description of the development process for CORBA applications, see Getting Started with BEA Tuxedo CORBA Applications.
The Basic sample application allows users to browse for available courses and get details on selected courses. Figure 3-1 illustrates how the Basic sample application works.
The Basic sample application demonstrates the following features:
The first step in creating client and server applications is to specify all of the CORBA interfaces and their methods using OMG IDL. The Basic sample application implements the following CORBA interfaces:
Gets synopses of courses that match the search criteria from the course database and reads them into memory; returns the first subset of the synopses to the Registrar object, which in turns returns them to the client application; and provides a means for a client application to retrieve the remainder of the synopses.
Listing 3-1 shows the
univb.idl file that defines the CORBA interfaces in the Basic sample application. A copy of this file is included in the directory for the Basic sample application.
module UniversityB
typedef unsigned long CourseNumber;
typedef sequence<CourseNumber> CourseNumberList;
struct CourseSynopsis
CourseNumber course_number;
string title;
typedef sequence<CourseSynopsis> CourseSynopsisList;
interface CourseSynopsisEnumerator
CourseSynopsisList get_next_n(
in unsigned long number_to_get,
out unsigned long number_remaining
void destroy();
typedef unsigned short Days;
const Days MONDAY = 1;
const Days TUESDAY = 2;
const Days WEDNESDAY = 4;
const Days THURSDAY = 8;
const Days FRIDAY = 16;
struct ClassSchedule
Days class_days; // bitmask of days
unsigned short start_hour; // whole hours in military time
unsigned short duration; // minutes
struct CourseDetails
CourseNumber course_number;
double cost;
unsigned short number_of_credits;
ClassSchedule class_schedule;
unsigned short number_of_seats;
string title;
string professor;
string description;
typedef sequence<CourseDetails> CourseDetailsList;
interface Registrar
in string search_criteria,
in unsigned long number_to_get, // 0 = all
out unsigned long number_remaining,
out CourseSynopsisEnumerator rest
CourseDetailsList get_courses_details(in CourseNumberList
interface RegistrarFactory
Registrar find_registrar(
|The CORBA client applications in the University sample applications use static invocation. For an example of using the dynamic invocation interface, see Creating CORBA Client Applications.
The interface specification defined in OMG IDL is used by the IDL compiler to generate client stubs for the client application and skeletons for the server application. The client stubs are used by the client application for all operation invocations. You use the skeleton, along with the code you write, to create the server application that implements the CORBA objects. For information about generating and using client stubs and skeletons, see Getting Started with BEA Tuxedo CORBA Applications.
During the development process, you would use the
idl command to compile the OMG IDL file and produce client stubs and skeletons. This task has been automated in the
makefile for the Basic sample application. For a description of the
idl command, see the BEA Tuxedo Command Reference.
The CORBA environment in BEA Tuxedo only supports CORBA C++ types of client applications.
During the development process, you would write client application code that does the following:
Registrar object
get_courses_synopsis() and
get_courses_details() methods on the
Registrar object
C++ versions of the client application code in the Basic sample application are provided. For information about writing client applications, see Getting Started with BEA Tuxedo CORBA Applications and Creating CORBA Client Applications.
During the development process, you would write the following:
C++ code for the Server object and the method implementations in the University server application are provided.
During the development process, you use the
genicf command to create an Implementation Configuration File (ICF). You then edit the ICF file to define activation and transaction policies for the
RegistrarFactory, and
CourseSynopsisEnumerator objects. For the Basic sample application, the
RegistrarFactory, and
CourseSynopsisEnumerator objects have an activation policy of
process and a transaction policy of
ignore. An ICF file for the Basic sample application is provided.
For information about writing server applications, see Creating CORBA Server Applications .
A key part of any CORBA application is the
UBBCONFIG file. Although creating a
UBBCONFIG file is the task of the administrator, it is important for programmers to understand that the file exists and how the file is used. When system administrators create a configuration file, they are describing the CORBA application using a set of parameters that the BEA Tuxedo software interprets to create a runnable application.
There are two forms of the configuration file:
UBBCONFIG file, an ASCII version of the file, created and modified with any editor. Setting Up Your Environment describes setting the required parameters in the
UBBCONFIG file used by all University sample applications.
TUXCONFIG file, a binary version of the
UBBCONFIG file created using the
tmloadcf command. When the
tmloadcf command is executed, the environment variable
TUXCONFIG must be set to the name and directory location of the
TUXCONFIG file.
For information about the
UBBCONFIG file and the
tmloadcf command, see Setting Up a BEA Tuxedo Application and the BEA Tuxedo Command Reference
To build the Basic sample application, complete the following steps:
The following sections describe these steps.
|Before you can build or run the Basic sample application, you need to complete the steps in Setting Up Your Environment.
The files for the Basic sample application are located in the following directories:
In addition, you need to copy the
utils directory into your work directory. The
utils directory contains files that set up logging, tracing, and access to the University database.
Table 3-1 lists and describes the files you will use to create the Basic sample application.
During the installation of the BEA Tuxedo software, the sample application files are marked read-only. Before you can edit the files or build the files in the Basic sample application, you need to change the protection of the files you copied into your work directory, as follows:
prompt>attrib -r drive:\
prompt>chmod u+rw /
Use the following command to set the environment variables used to build the client and server applications in the Basic sample application:
prompt>. ./setenvb.sh
Use the following command to initialize the University database used with the Basic sample application:
prompt>nmake -f makefileb.nt initdb
prompt>make -f makefileb.mk initdb
Use the following command to load the
UBBCONFIG file:
prompt>tmloadcf -y ubb_b.nt
prompt>tmloadcf -y ubb_b.mk
During the development process, you would use the
buildobjclient and
buildobjserver commands to build the client and server applications. However, for the Basic sample application, this step has been done for you.
The directory for the Basic sample application contains a
makefile that builds the client and server sample applications.
Use the following commands to build the CORBA C++ client and server application in the Basic sample application:
prompt>nmake -f makefileb.nt
prompt>make -f makefileb.mk
To run the Basic sample application, complete the following steps:
Start the system and sample application server applications in the Basic sample application by entering the following command:
prompt>tmboot -y
This command starts the following server processes:
Before using another sample application, enter the following command to stop the system and sample application server processes:
Start the CORBA C++ client application in the Basic sample application by entering the following command:
The following sections briefly explain how to use the client applications that are included in the Basic sample application.
After starting the CORBA C++ client application, a menu with the following options appears:
<F> Find courses
<A> List all courses
<D> Display course details
<E> Exit
To find courses that match a particular curriculum subject, complete the following steps:
To list all the courses in the database, complete the following steps:
To display the details of a particular course, complete the following steps:
To exit the C++ CORBA client application, enter
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We have a great lineup of Speakers including:
Quentin Love, founder of the Turkey Chop Gourmet Grill in Chicago and a winner on Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games.
Joel Berg, Executive Director of Hunger Free America and author of All You Can Eat – How Hungry is America? is a national speaker on the topic of nonprofits and hunger issues.


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News about 53rd St. in Hyde Park, Chicago
New pet boutique, Sprocket & Stone, to open on 53rd Street on July 22
Hyde Park resident, artist, and animal lover Sophie Phillips is set to open her new pet boutique, Sprocket & Stone, A Paw Shop! on July 22 at 1013 E. 53rd Street between Ellis and Greenwood Avenues.
The store will carry healthy dog and cat food and treats; all natural shampoos, conditioners, and supplements; designer-made collars and leashes; toys; a small gift section for pet lovers; and custom pet collages created by Ms. Phillips. The store will feature brands such as Orijen, Acana, Pure Vita, Primal, Fromm, Stella & Chewy's, and more, with an emphasis on small businesses and products made in America.
Ms. Phillips was born and raised in Brussels, Belgium, and pets have always been an important part of her life—at various times she's had cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and horses. Ms. Phillips, her husband, Brian, and their 11-year-old son, Miles, currently share their home with three cats (Alley, Arthur, and Cutie) and two dogs (Sprocket and Stone).
We spoke with Ms. Phillips to learn more about her background and plans for Sprocket & Stone:
You're originally from Belgium – how did Hyde Park become home for you?
I moved to New York in 2001, met my husband, Brian, who is from the South Side of Chicago, and together we moved to Hyde Park from Brooklyn. We wanted to be part of a community that still had a small neighborhood feel, is close to the lake, and most importantly, diverse. We love Hyde Park; it is a beautiful neighborhood with so much to offer, and our 11-year-old son currently attends Ray School.
How did you decide to open a pet boutique?
When we adopted our first dog, Sprocket, we completely fell head over heels for him and invested a lot of time in researching different training methods and nutrition programs. I wanted to share our knowledge and passion with other pet "parents," so I founded Premier Pet Concierge, offering dog walking and cat sitting services to approximately 30 clients in Hyde Park, Kenwood, Woodlawn, and Bronzeville.
Over the past three years, I've built a loyal clientele and really involved myself into the field, helping clients with nutrition advice, vet referrals, and anything related to the wellbeing of their fur kids. One dog led to another, and Stone became the newest addition to our four-legged family – both dogs were my inspiration to start Sprocket & Stone. I've worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years, was brought up by a family of small business owners, and I've always been a people person and an entrepreneur at heart – combining these skills with my passion for animals led to the concept of Sprocket & Stone, A Paw Shop!
How did you select Hyde Park as the location for your business?
I visited two locations in Hyde Park, and as soon as I stepped into the second location, I felt it in my heart that that was it—it was the perfect size, the energy felt great, and I was inspired right away. My plan is to do a soft opening first, with a grand opening in September.
Our community is growing and changing. Sprocket & Stone will be more than just another pet store; it will be a destination. I will continue to provide outstanding pet care services, along with healthy dog and cat delicacies, cool gear and accessories, and a small art and gift section in a fun, friendly and welcoming environment – all here in the heart of beautiful Hyde Park.
What can you tell us about your logo?
The goal of the logo was to incorporate my dogs and to use the American and Chicago flag colors and style in the design. I also wanted something that was pet-related but cool enough to really stand out as the image of a retail boutique with a bit of vintage character. The name, "A Paw Shop," was a play on words from "pawn shop." The decor will reflect the logo, with an eclectic mix of vintage, wood, metal, and recycled materials.
What can you tell us about your custom pet art?
I create customized, one-of-a-kind pieces available to order, and the process starts with the selection of various clippings and inspiring quotes from magazines according to color, shape, and size, which are then applied to a high-quality gesso board to create totally unique, vibrant, and funky pet artwork. Each collage is then protected by a liquid glass resin that gives it depth and texture.
Business hours are planned to be 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, and 12-5 p.m. on Sunday. You can reach Sprocket & Stone at www.sprocketandstone.com, https://www.facebook.com/sprocketandstonechicago, and @sprocketandstone on Instagram.


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By SHANE BOND, The Citizen
Candidates searching for ways to reinvigorate Oakland's perennially underserved, but potentially vibrant neighborhoods surrounding West Oakland met last week to discuss their visions for the city at a candidates forum featuring a distinct environmental flavor.
District 3 candidates include, Damon Eaves, Lynette McElhaney, Alex Miller-Cole, Derrick Muhammed, Nyeisha Dewitt and Sean Sullivan. Each are looking to replace current District 3 Councilmember Nancy Nadel, who is not running for re-election.
Eaves is the director of Alameda County's Oakland and Alameda Children's Services. He is also the founding director of the Court Advocacy Project. Sullivan works for Covenant House, which serves homeless people and is board chair for the Khadafy Washington Foundation for Non-Violence.
Miller-Cole is a local businessman and McElhaney is an executive director of a local non-profit organization. Muhammed was a longshoreman for eight years and currently a commissioner on the Oakland Citizens Police Review Board. Dewitt is a program director for the Citywide Dropout Prevention and received her Master's in teaching from University of San Francisco.
Questions posed by the Sierra Club last week reflected the group's goals concerning climate change, community choice aggregation (CCA) and urban farming. Affordable housing also was a topic of discussion posed by the environmental organization.
All candidates issued their support for CCA while advocating for its capacity to promote alternative energy and as Muhammed stated, "Its ability to break up the monopoly over energy that PG&E has." Miller-Cole invited residents to think of ways to promote alternative energy use and drew on local environment opportunities to produce electricity such as wave turbines in the bay or solar power citing the "wonderful weather we have here all the time."
Concerning urban farming the candidates supported widening the capacity and accessibility to farming local goods, but noted another issue in West Oakland. "West Oakland doesn't have any grocery stores. We have liquor stores on every corner that use to be quality access to meat and dairy foods," said DeWitt.
Muhammed agreed citing examples like KFC and donut shops as the food options in West Oakland rather than fresh fruits and vegetables. McElhaney drew attention from the crowd on housing calling the demand for affordable housing as a direct result of "broke folk." McElhaney said to solve the affordable housing issue, what Oakland needs is more jobs. "It isn't just jobs though but we also need to create a platform for people to start jobs," said McElhaney, "We need to sensitize and prioritize so that we can provide solutions."
Miller-Cole advocated for a day in which all Oakland residents could own a house telling attendees that right now is the perfect time to consider home ownership. "What you pay in rent turns out to be far more than what it cost to pay a mortgage," said Miller-Cole. Sullivan differed in opinion from Miller-Cole stating that home ownership is not for everyone but noted how homeowners had been taken advantage, referencing to collapse of the mortgage market at the onset of the Great Recession.
"Let's look at trying to keep people in the homes they already have," said Sullivan who also said that the city should look at emergency and transitional housing as options for those currently homeless. Miller-Cole took issue with Sullivan's argument and called him out later in the debate, "I beg to differ with Sean," said Miller-Cole, "I came to this country from Mexico and did about everything to survive and I got to tell you that home ownership is for everyone."
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Meet The Candidates: Oakland City Council District 3
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- AnonymousJuly 18, 2012 at 12:14 PM
All the crime, violence, drugs, and prostitution in that district and people are discussing global warming, neighborhood gardens (no not marijuana), and healthy food options. Don't make sense to me but I don't live in Oakland.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 18, 2012 at 6:35 PM
Sadly, it doesn't matter who wins, there is simply no way any person can get anything done on the Oakland city council when all they do is fight each other during meetings. Last night's meeting was beyond outrageous.ReplyDelete
- Keely WongJuly 23, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Good Job Shane!!!ReplyDelete
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At The Movies: 'Battle Los Angeles' Tops Box Office With Strong Debut, Others Not So Much
There was a trio of new films over the weekend to take in, but it was the summer-style blockbuster, "Battle: Los Angeles," knocked everyone out of the race for the top of the box office for the top spot.
The film, which stars Aaron Eckhart as a veteran soldier leading a platoon of Marines in combat against invading aliens, raked in a strong debut of $36 million, beating out the closest film, "Rango," by over $10 million.
"It's kind of like having a summer film in the spring," Rory Bruer, president of worldwide distribution at Sony, told the Associated Press. "From the beginning, this was a film we were excited about."
In its second week of release, the animated Western spoof, "Rango", came in at #2 with $23.1 million, adding to its total which is now at $68.7 million.
The weekend's other new releases didn't fare as well.
"Red Riding Hood," the updated fairy tale starring Amanda Seyfried and helmed by "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwicke, debuted to $14.1 million for Warner Bros.
And Disney's animated 3D family film, "Mars Needs Moms", opened with a disappointing $6.8 million, well below expectations. It features a voice cast that includes Seth Green and Joan Cusack.
The #4 film this week was Matt Damon's "The Adjustment Bureau", dropping two spots with $11.4 million.
That's a wrap for this weekend. Next weekend, look out for the release of "Limitless" starring Bradley Cooper, the crime drama "The Lincoln Lawyer," and the sci-fi comedy "Paul".
This weekend's top 10 is as follows:
1 - "Battle: Los Angeles," $36 million.
2 - "Rango," $23.1 million.
3 - "Red Riding Hood," $14.1 million.
4 - "The Adjustment Bureau," $11.5 million.
5 - "Mars Needs Moms!" $6.8 million.
6 - "Hall Pass," $5.1 million.
7 - "Beastly," $5.1 million
8 - "Just Go With It," $4 million.
9 - "The King's Speech," $3.6 million.
10 - "Gnomeo & Juliet," $3.5 million.


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Welcome to the RMT Archive Index! The RMT Archive is a list of teams compiled with the goal of chronicling the course of a metagame as it evolves over time. In this archive, you'll find exemplary teams that either defined a playstyle, introduced an innovative threat into the metagame, or found great success, be it on the ladder or through tournaments. You might recognize some of the teams found in here through facing them on the ladder or seeing them in important tournament matches—the fame of some of these teams is a testament to the RMT Archive's goal of cataloguing the highest quality teams. We hope you enjoy the teams we've compiled; who knows, you might even see your team here some day!
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Police involved in luxury car heists
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At least a dozen Russian traffic policemen are suspected of organising a gang that stole thousands of luxury cars to sell on the black market.
Raids in Moscow and several provincial towns by police internal investigation agents cracked the crime ring, which had more than 100 members and specialised in stealing Audis, BMWs and Mercedes.
Konstantin Romodanovsky, head of the Interior Ministry's internal security department, said the group would change number plates and chassis numbers, reregister the cars as legal vehicles, and then sell them for a fraction of their market price.
A source said the group operated for several years, always operated in conjunction with the police and had stolen possibly hundreds of thousands of cars.
"They operated in Germany, Poland and across the former Soviet Union." The source said eight men had been arrested so far, including one serving policeman and one retired officer. At least 25 stolen cars had been retrieved.


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Oporto Poets Hostel
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Oporto Poets Hostel Reviews
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The Poets hostel 1 is a modern hostel that has been well planned and offers a perfect combo of big and cheap dorm rooms to private ensuite double rooms. We had a massive double room decked out in red with a huge bathroom loads of closets and two big windows to let in the breeze. It was far nicer than I ever expect of a hostel.
The people working reception were very helpful drawing out maps for us and giving advice. The lounge has a computer, comfy leather sofa and a huge plasma tv. There is a well equipped kitchen where you make your own breakfast and can store whatever else you want to keep during your stay.
The garden is in the middle and small which was mostly used by guest having a smoke. If you can get a street view you won't hear them, but the hostel keeps people out of there after 10 so its pretty quiet.
The location is great, just a short walk to sao bento metro and 5 mins down the hills to the river. Everywhere you go in Porto is up a hill so get used to it!
This hostel is great for young couples or singles trying to hook up with a group for some Porto partying. I highly recommend it.
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Other countries have different systems. When choosing a game for another person, check that it is suitable for their age group.
If the game you are buying is meant to be a gift, always check the ESRB video rating to ensure that the game is appropriate for the recipient's age level. Ratings will tell you the appropriate age levels for a game. Do not purchase a game that would be too violent or would expose a child to sexual content.
Pay attention to the requirements of online games. Monthly fees are an expense that can sneak up on you with online games. Always check out any gaming websites that your children want to visit because all their friends are playing there. Find out all fees and determine whether the investment is worth the return.
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Car thief facing torture charges
An alleged Lake Macquarie car thief has been arrested in Queensland on charges of torturing and assaulting a teenage woman.
The car was stolen yesterday from a service station at Williamtown, after the owner left the keys in the ignition while he went to pay for fuel.
The vehicle was later involved in a high speed pursuit on the Pacific Highway at Bulahdelah but it was terminated by police for safety reasons.
The car was later spotted pulling-up in front of a motel on Queensland's Sunshine Coast by detectives from the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) during surveillance of a known drug house.
Confirming the car had been stolen police raided a unit and arrested the 28-year-old driver, Craig Relf from Swansea.
During a search of the unit, detectives found a 19-year-old Belmont woman in the bathroom.
It is alleged her hands & legs were bound, she had been gagged and a pillow case was over her head.
Appearing in Maroochydore Court this afternoon, Relf was refused bail on charges of torture, deprivation of liberty, assault and a string of property offences.
He'll face court again next month.
Topics: crime, maroochydore-4558, swansea-2281, belmont-2280, williamtown-2318


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What's With Conservative Springsteen Fans?
What's with the spate of conservative Springsteen fans? Today, it is David Brooks reporting back from his tour with the Boss through Spain and France. The column is actually not that bad. It's several notches above what we have lately come to expect from Mr. Brooks. He mercifully spares us any false dichotomies, although we do get treated to a new word from child psychology: "paracosms." And I have something to say about that.
Although Brooks appears to be very familiar with Springsteen's body of work, he still approaches a Springsteen concert much like a British anthropologist in Borneo. "Don't these Spaniards know that they were not, in fact, born in the USA? Why do they sing along as though they were? I know. Paracosms!"
When we are children, we invent these detailed imaginary worlds that the child psychologists call "paracosms." These landscapes, sometimes complete with imaginary beasts, heroes and laws, help us orient ourselves in reality. They are structured mental communities that help us understand the wider world.
Of course, Springsteen has created a landscape filled with shut down strangers and hot rod angels, broken heroes and fat cat villains. But David Brooks doesn't allow himself to be immersed in this world. What does Mr. Brooks know of taconite, coke, and limestone, or smokestacks reaching like the arms of God into a beautiful sky of soot and clay? He knows nothing about that. It doesn't speak to him at all.
The job of a lyricist or a poet is not to tell you what happened, but to get you to feel what they feel. If you are creating your own paracosm, this happens automatically. But if you are creating a paracosm for others' enjoyment or edification, your task is get people to enter into your creation and experience it as their own. When Springsteen sings about the Ghost of Tom Joad, he's putting you under a bridge with hot soup on a campfire. You are supposed to go there, to be there. You are not supposed to stand back aloof and wonder why Springsteen appeals to people who have never been homeless, living out of their car.
If an artist fails to get any appreciable number of people to enter their created universe, they'll be a failure. But that's obviously not the case with Springsteen, whose European fans are described by Brooks as "two standard deviations" more frenzied in their devotion to the Boss than their cultish American counterparts. Springsteen is a rousing success as a poet, lyricist, and musician. Yet, it appears Mr. Brooks cannot really get it. His interpretation of Springsteen's success is totally detached. And it's hopelessly pinched.
It makes you appreciate the tremendous power of particularity. If your identity is formed by hard boundaries, if you come from a specific place, if you embody a distinct musical tradition, if your concerns are expressed through a specific paracosm, you are going to have more depth and definition than you are if you grew up in the far-flung networks of pluralism and eclecticism, surfing from one spot to the next, sampling one style then the next, your identity formed by soft boundaries, or none at all.
What Brooks is saying here is that Springsteen is very consistent and that he stays with certain themes, musically and lyrically, and that he has created a kind of narrative, much like J.K. Rowling did with the Harry Potter books. There's definitely something to this observation, but it completely misses about 99% of Springsteen's appeal. Using Brooks' analysis, we could change the content and characters of Springsteen's universe from working class America to the boardrooms of corporate Europe and nothing essential would be lost. As long as the artist was speaking from experience and was honest and consistent, the paracosm could be just as effective and the artist equally successful.
Even if we stipulate that such a hypothetical artist could exist and could be wildly successful, the fan base would be much different and the types of emotions evoked would be completely dissimilar.
I have heard it said that conservative comedians are not funny because they punch down instead of punching up. The same would be true about an artist who sang about the troubles of corporate CEO's. Springsteen's newest single is called, "We Take Care of Our Own." Of course, the point is that we increasingly fail to take care of our own. There's a moral element to everything Springsteen does. It's about the sheep and the goats. If Springsteen gives us the "tortured Catholic overtones" of celebrating your nineteenth birthday with a union card and a wedding coat, he also insists that we be judged by what we did for the "least of these." Did we give the hungry something to eat and the thirsty something to drink? Did we give the stranger hospitality? Did we look after the sick and give clothing to the poor? Did we visit people in prison?
If we didn't do those things, then Springsteen brings a judgmental and condemning eye. Springsteen is in that same prophetical line. His appeal is Biblical, which is a little more universal and profound than a child's world of make-believe.
I have one final observation. Brooks was amazed at the spectacle of Spaniards singing, "I was born in the USA." True Springsteen fans were more amazed at the spectacle of conservatives doing the same as if that song were patriotic. The song tells the story of a young boy who got in trouble with the law and was shipped off to Vietnam. His brother was killed there. When he got back, he got a job at a refinery where the management was not understanding. The Veteran's Hospital was unhelpful. Ten years after returning from the war he's in a nowhere job, heading nowhere, and living in the shadow of the penitentiary. He's a "long gone Daddy in the USA." Spanish unemployment is at 25% right now. Is it possible that a good number of those chanting Spaniards were actually more aware of what they were hearing than David Brooks?


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For the past 20 years I've played my guitar and sang my songs for lots of wonderful people. I've played from the Bayou's of Louisiana, towns along the Gulf of Mexico, out west in Arizona, Florida and the Keys, the coast of Georgia, South Carolina, my home in North Carolina and a lot of places in between. It has been great! This experience has been made so special because of the people I've met. The large assortment of folks, one meets in bars and honky-tonks, my fellow fisherman either, commercial or sports fisherman and my musician buddies. What touches my heart most and makes some of the warmest memories are the older people I have met that have been together through thick and thin. The watermen of the shallows, the oyster men, the clammers and the off shore Captains of the big rigs. Time and distance could never destroy their relationships, if anything, it only made them stronger. When I wrote the song, "The Oysterman" it was around 5:00am in the morning, about the time most fishermen get up or are already hard at work. I thought of Bill Carraway, the Dock master at the ESSO fuel terminal on the Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC. Grainger Thompson and Chester Canaday, sprang to mind, both being long time watermen on Middle Sound near Wilmington, NC. Also in my heart was my friend Doug King, a commercial king mackerel fisherman from Sebastian, Florida, Roland Hill, an oysterman I had met in Grant, Florida and my young friend, Capt. Danny Brown, my favorite guide in Key Largo, Florida. My friends in Hatteras, NC, Capt. DM Gray, Capt. Rom Whitaker and I will never forget Capt. Ernal Foster of the ALBATROSS FLEET, all from Hatteras, NC. Gone but not forgotten, Capt. Ed Wolfe, ran his boat the WHIPSAW for many years out of Wrightsville Beach, N.C. His son, Capt. Robbie Wolfe, continues his great legacy. All in all, I thank these impeccable seamen and all the wonderful fans and supporters of my music for helping me to bring you "The Oysterman".
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Teacher, bus driver pact reached in Harbor Beach
Published 8:00 pm, Wednesday, August 10, 2005
HARBOR BEACH Teachers and bus drivers in this school district have new contracts after the board ratified the pacts Wednesday, and the contracts include a unique profit-sharing component.
The board ratified the contract with the Harbor Beach Education Association pending final review of all drafts and the final copy. A tentative agreement was reached in late July.
According to Superintendent Ron Kraft, the teachers' contract is for three years and includes a 1.7 percent raise in the first year, a 1.75 percent raise in the second year, and a 2 percent raise in the third year. Teachers also agreed to take a less costly health care package from the Michigan Education Special Services Association (MESSA) called Choices II, which is a PPO plan. The plan saves the district $35,000 to $40,000 in the first year, with additional savings thereafter, Kraft said, and doesn't compromise health care coverage.
A unique aspect of the contract is the profit-sharing incentive, Kraft said. If teachers keep costs down and the district has excess revenues of more than $100,000 over expenditures, that amount over $100,000 will be shared between the school district's fund balance and the teachers. For instance, if there are excess revenues totaling $150,000, the extra $50,000 would be shared 50/50 between the fund balance and all full-time teachers. This would mean the teachers would share $25,000. Currently, there are 48 teachers in HBEA.
Kraft said not many school districts have incorporated this incentive, but he said it's likely more schools will do so in years to come.
"It's not common in the public sector, but it's common in the private sector," he said. "It helps (the teachers) become owners in a financially difficult time."
He said the negotiation process with HBEA was very "cordial and professional" and the contract is "fair to both sides."
"They understand we're in tough economic times," he said.
John Males of the Michigan Association of School Boards and Al Houselor of the Michigan Education Association Tri-County Bargaining group assisted with negotiations, which took about a month. Males said the negotiating team conducted two marathon bargaining sessions in July.
The bus drivers received a two-year contract with a 1 percent raise each year. Bus drivers also will receive a $25 a month increase in their annuity contribution, taking the total contribution to $175 per month. The bus drivers opted to keep their current health care plan, Kraft said.
A profit-sharing clause was included in the bus drivers' contract, as well. If bus drivers keep costs down and there is an excess of revenues over expenditures of $5,000, there will be a one-time lump sum payment of $450 per bus driver. Kraft said there are eight drivers.