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One of the final shows of 2014, The International WorkBoat Show and Annual Conference, takes place December 3rd through 5th at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. This year's show is expected to have more than 1,000 marine product and service suppliers in attendance. At the show, attendees have the opportunity to meet and troubleshoot with industry experts, negotiate with product suppliers, and discuss the latest marine technological advances.
The annual conference spans across all three days. Conference presentations include topics on vessel construction and repair; technical, business management, and legal regulations; and safety, security, and training. Each day has multiple sessions coinciding with one another, allowing attendees to choose topics that best suit their particular needs.
Three keynote speakers will present at the conference: Frank Foti, President and CEO of Vigor Industrial; Paul N. Jaenichen, Sr. Maritime Administrator, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration; and Capt. Richard Phillips. The keynote presentations will begin with Captain Phillips, the notable seaman who was famously taken hostage in 2009 after Somali pirates hijacked his ship.
At the end of the second day, also referred to as "Shipyard Day," there will be a special awards ceremony hosted by the editors of WorkBoat magazine. Every year, the editors review boats showcased by the magazine throughout the year and then choose 10 significant boats for special recognition. The boats are chosen for speed, design, technology, and more. This is the first year the boats will be announced in advance, and one of the boats will ultimately be selected as the 2014 Boat of the Year.
Workboat Maintenance and Repair
Look forward to more from WorkBoat next year at the inaugural WorkBoat Maintenance and Repair Conference and Expo, which will also be held at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, April 14-16, 2015. This conference and expo will focus on issues and solutions surrounding maintenance and repair in the workboat industry. The event will feature a seminar and keynote program for up to 2,000 maintenance and repair professionals. As many as 150 exhibitors are expected to display products, services, and other solutions related to workboat maintenance and repair.
Click here to download a PDF of the floor plan.
Click here to download a PDF of the full exhibitor list in alphabetical order, or click here to download a PDF in booth number order.
Company name Booth number
A/M Air Starters.............................2111
Air Starter Components Inc............2551
Altra Industrial Motion.....................362
Atlas Copco Compressors LLC........836
Aventics Corp..,............................3715
Baldor Electric Co.........................1050
Baldwin Filters..............................3571
Bauer Compressor........................3907
Bosch Rexroth Corp.....................2202
Centa Corp..................................3520
Chevron Lubricants.....................3328
CITGO Petroleum Inc...................1552
Coxreels Inc................................3465
Dixon Valve.................................2457
Donaldson Co. Inc.......................1161
Force Control Industries Inc...........751
Hannay Reels...............................4044
The Hilliard Corp.........................1561
Hydraquip Custom Systems Inc....2542
K & L Clutch & Transmission Inc....343
Kluber Lubrication NA LP.............1463
Kocsis Technologies Inc..............1856
Logan Clutch Corp......................3802
Panolin America Inc....................2558
Royal Purple Inc..........................2151
RSC Bio Solutions........................4066
Schroeder Industries...................2542
Tranter Inc..................................2528
Twin Disc Inc..............................3102
Voith Turbo Inc...........................2836
WAGO Corp..................................806
Wandfluh of America....................2542
Wilkes & McLean Ltd..................3353
Wooster Hydrostatics Inc.............759
WPT Power Corp.........................3915
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KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) drive a lot of business decisions. Showing bold and big font numbers on a Dashboard are good practices for visualization. But color coding them will take it to the next level because colors appeal to the end users more by adding the "wow" factor. Using shapes to represent the KPI will seal the deal making the best approach. Scientifically, human brain is tuned to understand and react to shapes and color pretty fast. Showing them together will make it a deadly combo.
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If you are a visual person like me and you are not enjoying Instagram, you should be. From current events to fashion, it's all there for you on a totally visual platform.
Just today I found a great new knitwear line from Spain called Babaa. I love their chunky knits and artisanal, handmade styles. When you are on Instagram look for @babaaknitwear.
Loving this kitchen from an Instagram post from Traditional Home. I was struck by the unusual choice of mixing modern chairs and a rustic table…. food for thought?
On Instagram I follow lots of my favorite restaurants like Aqua Grille in NYC. I guess this photo is worth a thousand words. And their desserts are just as amazing.
Another pastime of mine on Instagram is to follow along on the pages of my all time favorite hotels. This is the Hotel Eden in Rome. How's that for a first impression?
This post is from @thinkroyln. I didn't find them on Instagram. They are actually my "next door neighbors" at SOLA Showroom in NYC. They create totes, ponchos, scarves and hats for today's lifestyle which they refer to as #lifeonthefly. And, yes, their goods are literally stopping traffic!


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From all of us here at the Laefer Quartet we would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year! We had a very exciting 2017 with highlights including launching our Listenpony EP, performing as PLG Artists at St John's Smith Square, winning the Elias Fawcett Award in the ROSL Music Competition, and performing in the Three Palaces Festival in Malta.
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January 10th - Copper Basin 300 starting in GlennAllen, Alaska at 10 a.m.
Today, Tricky and I will head to Anchorage to pick up part of my handling crew for the Copper Basin: Laurie from New York! HOORAY! She will stay with us and handle for the Copper Basin, Kusko and Northern Lights. We will be so spoiled!
Mari, our kennel handler, has been of immense assistance helping us get packed up for all the races. We have been working on preparing drop bags which contain dog kibble, dog meat/fat (snacks), musher meals and snacks, extra gear, sorted and wrapped booties, fuel for the dog food cooker, hand/toe warmers, drinks, etc. The ones for the Copper Basin are now loaded up in the dog truck. That's a relief! Dog coats, a new gangline, extra dry gear, extra sled plastic, etc is also prepped and ready.
Tomorrow, we will do a final test run of the 12 dogs that I plan to run in the Copper Basin: Felon, Stormy, Eewa, June, Yama, Yoshi-No-Mi, Zumi, Taki and Mimi, as well as Suspect, Kroner and Norton from Husky Homestead.
Kaze, Charlie, Roosevelt and Willow will be running with Mary Helwig of Bravo Kennel in the Copper Basin 300. Mary lived here at Bacon's Acres with her team last year, so my dogs know her team well.
Libby and Hunter have very minor injuries and will likely be joining us for the Northern Lights 300. Rascal and Canyon have been training with the race team up to this point; however, I have decided it's in their best interest to stay home.
On Friday morning, we will meet up with good friends of mine, Dwight and Heather (the rest of my CB300 handling crew) and drive to GlennAllen. We will deliver our food drops, do our required vet check, attend a pre-race meeting and get organized for Saturday morning.
Wish us luck -- this is our first 300 mile race!


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***Since our last workshop in November 2016, Sam was diagnosed with testicular cancer, went through 4 rounds of chemo, major surgery & was declared CANCER FREE! This workshop means a lot to us, and we are happy we can finally share it with you all again!***
This workshop will take you through the basics of alignment, positioning & sequencing to help prepare you for going upside down!
You will learn exercises, drills, & techniques to gain the strength and flexibility needed to hold a handstand. The workshop will be sequenced to take you through a mix of yoga, gymnastics and circus arts.
This 2.5 hour workshop includes:
2 Teachers offering hands-on adjustments
a yoga warm up to get the spine moving & the joins ready for balancing
warm ups for the wrists shoulders & legs
core work to engage all the muscles you need to stabilize a handstand
drills to build strength in all the areas required to do a handstand
drills for straddle press handstand
partner work
prep poses against the wall & with props
Why handstands?
Practicing handstand is a never ending journey. The more you practice, the more you start to refine alignment, techniques & positioning. Whether you are a seasoned inverter or new to handstand, there will be something for everyone. Flipping your perspective, going out of your comfort zone & pushing your limits help you to grow as a person. Handstand offers endless challenges, even to those who can hold it, so the fun never stops!
What will I leave knowing?
You might not leave holding the perfect handstand, but you will have the tools to continue your handstand journey with new skills, confidence and the ability to continue your personal practice!
Meet the teachers:
Rachel is a 200Hour YA Yoga teacher, passionate about the benefits of yoga & movement. She has practiced yoga for 6 years & taught for 3, building a community of students devoted to the practice. She has studied with the likes of Jason Crandell & Tim Miller and is working on a 500Hour certification at Triyoga with Jean Hall & Anna Ashby. Inversions are something she never thought she'd be able to do, but since practicing yoga, her mind has completely changed. She believes with hard work & an open mind you can achieve anything!
Sam Glithero
Sam has trained with some of the top handstand teachers in the industry, including world renound Yuval & Sainaa from the London School of Hand Balancing. He has a vast knowledge of inversions, hand balancing, & outdoor jumping. He is trained in trapeze with the National Centre for Circus Arts in London & is certified PT REPS level 3. His down-to-earth approach makes everyone feel comfortable going upside down.
"I took part in Yoga Ray's handstand workshop and it was simply great. Something for all levels to work on. I already feel like I've made progress. Thank you. I can't wait for the next one!!" — Carly
"Being at the handstand workshop was such an exciting experience. As a 31 year old who is new to yoga, the idea of standing on my hands seemed like a distant memory from my childhood! I attended with an open mind (and a bit of fear) but was welcomed with only support, guidance & encouragement. The actual training and drills built a solid foundation for technique and also provided "takeaways" for the home practice! I now find myself eyeing up the perfect wall to practice on. Overall, the most motivating part was that with the help of Rachel & Sam I actually successfully held a handstand at the end of the workshop (I never dreamed that would be the end result!) It was above & beyond my expectations. I could even identify in my body what I needed to correct in order to be more secure in the future! Thank you to both for their detailed, accessible and fun programme! They are an inspiring duo! Cannot wait for the next one!" — Megan
"Sam and Rachel's Handstand Workshop was such an amazing day! The atmosphere was friendly and fun which made learning different handstand drills easier. Throughout the day I could feel my fear of getting upside down slowly disappearing. I feel confident to practice at home alone now. The teaching level was spot on, can't wait for the next workshop!" — Hayley
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It was my first Manila Sundance experience last weekend. We braved the bazaar and survived the pangs of our painful feet caused by approximately less than 4 hours of walking. That previous sentence is deserving of the hashtag #TitasofManila. The first time I went was with my girl friends. It's funny how easy it was for us to gather, despite our erratic schedules, when it comes to shopping.
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Born in Japan. After gaining BA in Fine Art Tokyo University of Art and Design, Homma moved to UK and gained MA in Fine Art Sculpture Chelsea School of Art. She is based in London and exhibiting internationally. He works are seen in major institutions including Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, Discerning Eyes, Thread Needle Exhibition, while also featured in more cutting edge alternative projects.
She has won numbers of International Awards, including Aqua Zero Award, in Spain, International Drawing Competition in Hungary and Sir Halley Stewart Trust Research Award,
Homma is also a co-founder of Art Action UK , Coordinator of Brockley Open Studios. Homma is an Associate Lecturer at CSM, and CCW at University of Arts London, and invited as a speaker at various international conferences in Art and Social Changes. She has also published articles on AN magazine, ArtWay EU and Novelty. Her works are also featured on Timeout, Guardian, Art Maze and many other Japanese papers and magazines. in 2017 Homma has been awarded a bursary by AN Magazine to visit Venice Biennale during its opening week.
The images seen in my work are etched by fire, not by a pigment sitting on a surface. A technique normally associated with secret correspondence used in the past, called "aburi-dashi" in Japanese. Invisible Ink made with lemon juice is used to render images, slightly altering the delicate balance of paper, once exposed to the heat images are burnt into paper as an integral part of its structure. The resulting image contains a level of fragility and notion of death within it by nature. In my work the connotation of transience associated with the methodology is important as it highlights a position at the opposite end of spectrum from the monumentalism, even though the actual physicality of the work endures. The importance of the notion of ephemeral has been acutely felt through the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear disaster which was triggered by earthquake and tsunami. It has highlighted a environmental landscape on the brink of a catastrophic paradigm change, and the fragility of our existence on this planet.
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The computer scientist 1981, born in Leer / Ostfriesland, was very interested in computers as a child and already had his first PC with 8, where he developed his first small programs together with his father. Thus, the desire to study computer science soon became apparent, so that he studied computer science and business administration in Oldenburg as of 2003 and already founded Groenewold - new media during his studies. Currently, he is at least 2 times a year in Silicon Valley and other high-tech locations, not to miss any current trend in IT. His current interest is blockchain technology and artificial intelligence.
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Women and men in World War II were actually given lobotomies . My father was not considered a candidate. but his PTSD went untreated for 50 years, which left our family, like so many PTSD families with this unnamed raw wound.
Almost given a psychic lobotomy, my brother and I stuffed our anger, rage, and resentment of the craziness of our house in a place called "denial".
I experienced what I now know is called secondary traumatization and of course I became a "saver" a social worker .My brother became an alcoholic.
A study of children of PTSD vets shows that we are more aggressive, prone to hyperactivity, learning disabilities, and use of opiates among other behavior problems. My brother and I had many of the above.
So when you the GCM or aging life professional approach a PTSD World War II family's -, you are working with a highly specialized type of dysfunctional Family.It is thought that over 25%- 50% of WWII vets had combat neurosis or PTSD.
You need ,as always, to take the ' whole family approach" but have the tools to enter this family. To get help for the PTSD veteran, you have to work with the traumatized adult children, who probably have anger management, alcohol, opiate, rage resentment problems from growing up in a PTSD family.


text: Share: Comments Print October 8, 2010 at 3:08 PM Lunch goes postal: why I love the U.S. Postal Service Posted by Nancy Leson My late father, who was quite a storyteller, was also a stamp collector who adored the U.S. Postal Service. "Think about it," he once said to me. "Name another service that will send someone directly to your door to fetch an envelope, put it in a truck, fly it across the country and deliver it anywhere in the U.S.A. — for only 37 cents!" He had a very good point, but that's not why I love the USPS. Here's why: For a long time my mail arrived via a cheerful curly-haired fellow named Tom who always had a kind word, and even showed up at our door with a baby gift (his own!) when Nate was born. In recent years the mail comes via his successor, Skip, who regularly chats with me about Chinese food and apparently checks in with my All You Can Eat fan page. Last night I told my Facebook fans about the double-batch of Sri Lankan beef curry I was preparing for dinner, and Skip chimed in via the social network, asking, "Do you have enough for your mailman???" I did. And today I left him a pint of it in an insulated lunchbox with a note that read, "Got Rice?" Skip ate the curry during his lunch break, and returned the lunchbox shortly thereafter, along with my pint container — filled with his homemade chili, which I ate for lunch. Oh, how my dad would have loved that story. So, anybody else trade edible treats with their mail carriers? Care to share your stories? Neither rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of night will keep me from this homemade chili. Comments | More in Cooking


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Sometimes back I was thinking about foundations, specifically what it takes to build a strong solid base for a house (marriage) so it lasts a life time.
Not implying that a marriage with weak foundations is automatically headed for failure, God is powerful (when we let Him) and He will build things in as we go along.
But as far as the early years are concerned, a few thoughts came up;
1. Foundations are not pretty to look at..and they are not easy to build.
Takes a lot of hard work, intentional effort and sweat.
Need I say more? #youngmarriagetakeswork!
Look at these posts
Praising God through the storms of marriage
2. They are (almost?) invisible to others once the building is up.
It's easy for others to look at your lovely marriage and think you popped up overnight. That you never had any heart stopping, sweat-breaking, hair-raising, bone-shaking, soul-drying, spirit-crushing days.
People commend our marriage
"I love how you two just looooove each other!"
"You have the best husband!" I want to quip "because I am the best wife!" 😉
Tommy and I were not always where we are now. Year one and year two were pretty tricky and at some point in year one, I believed I was signed up for a lifetime of misery and heartbreak (because divorce was never an option).
To learn more of our story, you can pick up my book.
Great marriages are often forged in great hardships. Show me someone who's accomplished anything significant and I'll show you someone who knows trouble or two!
As you read this, you might have a few areas where you are neck deep in foundations-work. I want you to know that God knows what He is doing. He doesn't send us where His grace won't sustain us. Please remember that.
God has not left you, you are not alone. Don't give up because it feels soooo hard. Your worst pain will become your greatest testimony if you allow God to take you through it. (click to tweet that)
Another thing about foundations, they are not meant to be seen by everyone.
People tell me "I had no idea you guys had challenges!"
Thank God He doesn't paste your problems on your forehead for everyone to see! Thank God, He enables you to go through fire and when you are out of it, there isn't even a smell of smoke on your clothes!
God is that good (though you have sign along the dotted line.."I shalt not disclose our private stuff to everybody!) – He will teach you things in private and if you hang in there, your victory will be in public! (Click to tweet that)
3. Foundations are not to be forgotten.
People will see your marriage standing and not understand what is holding it up.
My husband and I spent many hours with our marriage mentors (many times just hanging out, no issues to resolve) and our relationship lay a deep foundation for us. As an early-wed, you have to make time to hang out with people that add to your marriage, especially mentors. Buildings don't just build themselves, someone has to do some work.
You want to focus on the right things early. Don't breeze past the foundational years, hoping things will improve by themselves without your intentional involvement. Don't ignore your sassy mouth, rebellious heart, his unhealthy habits and sin in the hope it will clear after a few months. Don't ignore the early years and the work that needs to be put in.
And as you grow, don't forget the former days, where you've come from. The best way to remember what you know is to teach it to others. As a young couple, you want to find people to encourage, to teach, to mentor.
Don't be a reservoir, be a channel. Find ways to keep growing, stretching. You never really arrive and you need relationship with others to keep you growing, stretching, edified.
Sometimes YOU will forget your foundations. Life can throw you huge curve balls and you start thinking "this is it, we cannot survive this". But I want you to remember your real foundation;
Everything else may fail (or be absent), but God will never fail you. He is your real foundation. As a wife you want to dig deep into your relationship. It's easy to begin to look to your husband to supply all your love " fixes". But fight the temptation and begin to look to God alone.
(And one nifty way God uses to drum this lesson home is to allow our husbands to fail us!)
You can't have an extraordinary marriage without an extraordinary relationship with God – Justin and Trisha Davis
Nothing is too hard for the Lord. In fact the rumblings and cracks on the walls of your marriage, these things that make us so afraid, can work for our good. They throw us back to God, on our knees as we seek answers from God. So allow those spidery fissures climbing up the walls of your house to cause you to lean deep into relationship with God instead of leaning into fear.
What to do during foundation-laying seasons.
-Accept that it's foundation time.
Don't compare your life with others, don't be in a rush to be done. Be patient. Don't run away from the work or the building site! Sit, learn, work, put in the necessary hours. Seek help when you must but don't quit.
– Do a proper job.
Don't be in a mad rush to be all "grown up!" Take time to know each other, to grow your friendship, to know how the other thinks, to know what God says about you. One of the ways you'll learn all these is through challenges and difficulties, Don't be in a rush to cover things and hurry along. Just pause and learn.
Take time to build a proper foundation so your house will stand. Someone said "don't compare your inside to someone else's outside" Often we grow up too fast because we are trying to catch up with everyone else. What we don't know is that everyone else has to do their own growing too.
Love this Irish proverb
"You've got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather is." (click to tweet that)
So learn your own stuff.
Ps. application for the single person – don't hurry up courtship because you want to be married so bad.
– Always remember it's a three corded strand.
Ecclesiastes 4: 12 (MSG)
"By yourself you're unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn't easily snapped."
Question – At what stage are you in marriage? Can you identify specific areas you need to deploy patience and love and understanding?
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For six decades New Haven Preservation Trust has been championing and celebrating the city's architectural heritage.
The origins of the New Haven Preservation Trust lie in a rescue mission. Its focus was an Italianate residence on Hillhouse Avenue designed by Henry Austin, one of New Haven's most famous architects, and built in 1849 as the home of Yale's pioneering geologist James Dwight Dana. In 1961, upon the death of Dana's daughter Maria, the property was to be sold. While Yale University had plans to buy it, the house was then to be demolished and replaced with a new mathematics building. A small group of New Haven residents came together in its defense. The New Haven Preservation Trust was incorporated, and the Directors notified the executors of the estate that they intended to bid on the Dana house and would raise whatever funds were needed to secure it. Their offer produced results. The Treasurer of Yale contacted the Trust to propose an agreement: if the Trust did not challenge Yale for the purchase, the University would preserve the building. The James Dwight Dana House, today home of Yale's Department of Statistics and Data Science, was designated a National Historic Landmark the following year.
The Trust was formed at the peak of an era of massive redevelopment in New Haven. That trend had begun in the mid-1950s in parallel with a nationwide turn towards urban renewal after World War II. Aging structures were regularly viewed as a symptom of blight. They were to be cleared out and replaced with new, modern buildings to restore a city's health. The founders of the Trust were among a small but energetic minority arguing for the value of historic buildings that linked their city's present to its past. The oldest local preservation group in Connecticut, the New Haven Preservation Trust was formed even before the National Historic Preservation Act was passed in 1966.
The first decade of the Trust's existence, dubbed the "Ten Years' War" by founder Peggy Flint, saw the members struggling against the tide of renewal. They began by awarding Landmark plaques to historic buildings in order to draw the public's attention to their significance, and sometimes to rally the community to stand against their destruction. (Today the Trust continues to honor remarkable preservation achievements in the city with its annual awards.) The organization's early successes included saving major New Haven landmarks—the façade and part of the bell tower of City Hall and also the Federal Courthouse, for example—from imminent destruction.
The Trust's concern was not only for individual landmarks, however, but also for the character of New Haven communities. From the very beginning, one of its missions was to educate the public about the city's historic districts, and to motivate residents to become invested in preserving their neighborhoods. In the 1960s, members of the Trust conducted research on Wooster Square, which still retained many of its houses built for wealthy industrialists during the mid-1800s. This project culminated in the Trust publishing two books on Wooster Square, and in the neighborhood's residents voting in 1970 to make it New Haven's first local historic district. The establishment of a local historic district required in turn that the City establish a Historic District Commission. Preservation was becoming increasingly entrenched in New Haven. Since that time, with the Trust's help, two more local historic districts have been established in New Haven: Quinnipiac River Historic District in 1977 and City Point Historic District in 2001. The Trust's role in such instances is as eager advocate and informed advisor to local groups.
By the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Trust was a strong and persistent voice for historic preservation in the city. New Haven's City government, Yale University, and individual property owners sought the Trust's advice and assistance in matters of planning and rehabilitation. Preservation was becoming an increasingly popular choice for homeowners, business owners, and developers alike. That enthusiasm reflected a broad national turn towards appreciation of vernacular architecture, which raised up the local and nominally 'ordinary' structures that were often so integral to the distinctive character of each community. The Trust's efforts were buoyed by a 1981 Federal act that gave tax credits for the rehabilitation of commercial structures older than thirty years, and of any income-producing structure listed on the National Register. Such financial incentives have been vital to encouraging preservation. Today the Trust sponsors a series of workshops to highlight the economic advantages of Connecticut's Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit program.
Against this background of a new popular commitment to historic preservation, the Preservation Trust took on its most ambitious project, a survey of 4,600 New Haven buildings, with information on their style and date and suggestions for rehabilitation. The Historic Resources Inventory survey was completed in 1984 and is a remarkably useful resource, still drawn on by the City in planning the development of neighborhoods and referenced frequently by the Trust to help owners understand their historic properties and also to prepare National Registry applications. This was a golden age for the preservation movement: the number of National Register Historic Districts in New Haven had jumped from three to eighteen by the end of the 1980s, and major development projects, such as the rehabilitation of storefronts along Chapel Street by a local realtor, helped revitalize the downtown. It was also a golden age for the Trust itself: until 1980, the Trust had been run entirely by volunteers, but now it could afford to employ a six-person staff.
The Trust used this time of prosperity to produce educational programs and participate in city planning for low-income neighborhoods, and to provide grants to homeowners. Preservation, often accused of being a prerogative of the wealthy and elite, had instead become an issue of quality of life and of cultural heritage. In the mid-1980s, the Trust produced a series of educational videos for high schools on buildings associated with the history of African Americans in New Haven. It also began the New Haven Heritage Workshops, which included walking tours and lectures for the residents of neighborhoods including Fair Haven, Dwight, and Westville.
By the end of the 1980s, however, the nationwide passion for preservation had begun to die down. In New Haven, projects like the Ninth Square rehabilitation ran on much longer than expected and faced difficulties with uncooperative property owners and setbacks in funding. The Trust persevered, however, speaking out against the trend of "demolition by neglect," and identifying endangered buildings and neighborhoods. Some great successes of the 1990s were tempered by painful losses: for example, while the Ninth Square project was finally completed in 1995, the nearby Phoenix Building, designed by Henry Austin, could not be saved from demolition.
The new century brought new ventures and new opportunities. In 2002, the John M. Davies mansion's renovation was completed in accordance with the landmark 1998 agreement between Yale and the Trust, signed nearly thirty years after the Trust had begun lobbying Yale to preserve the building. The book Carriages and Clocks, Corsets and Locks was published by the Trust in 2004. This major educational project, completed after a decade of research, draws attention to New Haven's remarkable industrial heritage, its buildings so frequently now under threat but prime candidates for the "adaptive reuse" that can give them new life. The Trust also continued to involve itself in projects like the City's School Construction Program, advocating for the retention of existing buildings where feasible. With help from the Trust, four historic districts were added to the State Register during this period.
In 2011 the Preservation Trust celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its founding. At fifty, a building is designated "historic". The now-historic Trust continues to have an active presence in New Haven, just as it seeks to ensure the historic buildings of the City also thrive in present-day New Haven. Its mission statement records the Trust's commitment to "advocacy, education, and collaboration." Its role in advocacy has been played out in recent years in its support for the establishment of the Morris Cove Historic District in 2018, and for the expansion of the Winchester and Orange Street Historic Districts, and in the defense of the historic integrity of Grove Street Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark. Its education endeavors have focused on the Trust's newsletter, regular lectures, and monthly tours of buildings and neighborhoods. And the Trust aims to collaborate at every turn: with homeowners, developers, and architects, with the City, and with other organizations—New Haven Free Public Library and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, for example—that seek to foster and celebrate community within New Haven.


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There's a Quentin Tarantino movie-related video game that is getting a release and it comes out today on Steam. Indie video game publisher Big Star Games has partnered with Lionsgate to release an action-strategy shooter in relation to the cult classic Reservoir Dogs. Known as Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days, the game will include strategy via a "Time Rewind" feature to help correct the mess ups on the journey. This will allow players to realign strategies, saved down allies or complete complex procedures.
The game will feature no health packs and limited ammo as players work to get through 18 levels while stealing as much money as they can along the way. "With Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days, we wanted to pay respects to one of our favorite films of all time while offering something innovative with the license," said Liam Patton, CEO, Big Star Games. "We created the 'Time Rewind' mechanic to let players toy with time just as Quentin Tarantino did, adding a new layer of strategy to top-down shooter games that will appeal to hardcore gamers and film fans alike."
Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days will be available for consoles later this year. It retails for $14.99 on Steam as the top-down action-shooter helps to celebrate the film's 25th anniversary. The game includes six infamous movie characters including Mr. Blonde and Mr. White. "We're thrilled to give fans exciting new ways to interact with one of Lionsgate's most iconic properties, Reservoir Dogs," said Lionsgate President of Interactive Ventures and Games Peter Levin. "From day one, we've loved Big Star's unorthodox vision for Bloody Days, and the game is shaping up to become something special."
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Good very early morning, Growers!
This just in from Mark Imhoof:
As you can see from the picture, there has been a setback in this year's entry. I had three fruit on three vines. The largest one outgrew its skin and, well, developed a blow-out. The other two look OK, but this one had a significant head start. I would not say they are getting the king's treatment this year. Even so, the larger one is probably around 300# and smaller one around 200#. Both are guesstimates; I have not measured them yet. At least the pooch hasn't taken an interest in them. Hope that all is well with you.-- Mark"
Thank you very much Mark! Good thing that Yukon doesn't like to eat pumpkin!(Once I get over the initial shame, I'll post some updated photos of my efforts so far this season... There is a good reason why I have been unusually silent this season.)
Have a great week!


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If you are restoring a Giulietta Sprint Speciale or Spider (or possibly many other late 50's or early 60's Italian cars Fiat, Ferrari, Maserati, Lancia etc among them) to as-new condition and are obsessed (I mean really obsessed) with originality, then you may have given thought to reproducing factory markings. These cars were made by hand then assembled by hand from parts that were made by hand. Hand written grease pencil notes on the backs of upholstery cards and on interior surfaces, hand stamped serial numbers, hand applied decals and rubber stamps all characterize these cars and the circumstances under which they were made. Erasing, preserving or recreating these markings during a restoration is a matter of personal choice. I don't know if points are awarded or taken away during judging at serious concours events but if the spirit of the competition is to recreate the 'new' car then it seems to me these markings should be present.
The first item in my 'Original Details' section is this heaterbox, as removed from a very original Giulietta Sprint Speciale.
'E' in a box with an arrow pointing up. Water Entrata?
Is that an upside down 'U' or a lower case 'n'? Why is the arrow hollow while the arrow with the 'E' is solid? Water Uscita?
'C.11.60' in a box. A date stamp? Serial number or Type?
IPRA 'Torino' decal is pretty stylish. Someone probably reproduces these.
I hope this is useful to someone somewhere. I'll probably make a wood or rubber stamp and put the markings back on my heater box, not so much out of a desire to have a correct restoration but just because it will be a fun challenge to see if I can get a good result.


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Once you've made the decision to move to shared services, technology will be key in supporting the new model and achieving real value.
After all, how can an organizational change be successful without adapting the technology that supports your teams? By using the right technology, you'll be able to measure performance in ways you never have before, and then optimize in order to reach your KPIs and maximize value. You'll immediately notice the elevated quality of support you deliver, and have an indepth understanding of the effectiveness and efficiency of that support.
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Site announced for One Degree Academy
We are delighted that we have secured our new permanent home, a part of the redevelopment of the Chase Farm hospital Site in Gordon Hill near Enfield Town. We look forward to moving to our new home in 2021. This site will house One Degree Academy's brand new buildings and state-of-the-art educational facilities.
The Chase Farm development is still at the master planning phase, but the intention is to develop Secondary and Primary education on the site subject to the usual planning process. Once the plans and a development programme have been worked up, the DFE will undertake a local engagement and consultation process with all relevant stakeholders prior to the formal statutory planning consultation process.
Click here to read our press release.


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Diary Of June
Diary Of June
Country: Korean
Status: Completed
Released: 2005
Diary of June is also known as Bystanders. Detective Chu Ja-young (Shin Eun-kyung) and her rookie partner Kim Dong-wook (Mun Jeong-hyuk) arrive at the scene of an apparent suicide of a young schoolboy â which turns out to be murder and not suicide at all. In fact, it is the second murder of a young schoolboy in a couple of days. Schoolboys - who were also classmates. And more murders lie ahead. A serial killer is on a killing spree among the young students â why? Cast: Shin Eun Kyung as Chu Ja Young, Eric Mun as Kim Dong Wook, Kim Yoon Jin as Seo Yun Hee.
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How many times a day do you use a search engine to find the answer for something?
- Need a new marketing idea?
- Want to update your finances?
- Need to research the best company to help your event succeed?
- Want to know the best smartphone App for schooling your little angels?
- Where to source in-depth industry news?
Faced with a problem, challenge or even a choice, we all Google it. Have a look at your Google History to get the feeling of how much you use the search engine. Did you also know that 89% of B2B use Google to buy from too?
How do Google/Bing/Amazon etc, know to ping up the best answers for you? Magic? No….SEO, pure and simple.
The content aspect for SEO is what helps gain greater search visibility.
We, as consumers or clients, are searching answers through content. Regardless of what we're looking for, it's content that provides it. I tell my clients, the more content you put out there, the higher your chance for greater search visibility.
Search engines (e.g. Google) use content to determine how to rank a page. It's the correlation relevance between a page and a person's search query.
Being a copywriting and content marketing bod, I work closely with SEO and digital marketing specialists. The SEO we work on is split into Technical and Creative. I'm the Creative.
While crawling a page, the search engine will determine its topic. Analytics like page length and structure, and going by the latest research, the optimal article length for SEO is around 1,000 words. …whilst the ideal length for blog posts in 1600 words. Based on this information, algorithms can match a person's query with pages they consider the most relevant to it.
Regardless of what we're looking for, it's content that provides it. I tell my clients, the more of it you publish, the higher your chance for greater search visibility.
Search engines (e.g. Google) use content to determine how to rank a page. It's the correlation relevance between a page and a person's search query.
SEO = Search Engine Optimisation
SERP = Search Engine Results Page
Keyword research is when you use keywords in order to find and research terms people enter into their chosen search engines.
You should focus on long-tail keywords (4 or more words).
Why do I say this?
Because these have a lower search volume while still holding the significant possibility of having a great rank on the SERPs.
So as to make sure the keyword research process is easy for you to explore, you might like to download my FREE step by step keyword research process.
Keyword Research
SEO is not about getting ANY OLD visitors to your site – it's about attracting the targeted readers to sell to (first as a lead and later, as a customer or client).
KEYWORDS…. the above will attract the relevant reader according to how your site is ranked for keywords that those people are SEARCHING for.
SEO – the search engines will be discovering what phrases potential customers/ clients/buyers will be entering into them.
Copywriting with SEO in mind is 70% prep & research and 30% writing. Identifying terms and topics relevant to your business; thereafter converting them into initial keywords. And finally, conduct extensive research to uncover related terms your audience would use.
Competitors – what are they doing?
That's how you're able to understand how rankings will behave when faced with different search terms.
How do you find out what keywords your competitors are ranking for?
Good question.
Manual Search
You can either use software but of course, like many of us on a tighter budget, do a manual search by using keywords you want to optimise. Check the results and that of the position of your competitors. Use a way of noting and analysing the metrics which will allow you to see which keywords rank higher.
For example, in the case where a competitor has low ranking, together with poor metrics from social media (as far as shares are concerned), you can easily come to the conclusion that you'll be able to rank with some high-quality content that's both extensive and appealing.
For that to happen however you have to use the SEO-friendly practices explained in this article.
Keyword Density vs Keyword Frequency
Keyword "stuffing". Don't do it! It's been sussed by Google and thrown into Spam.
You must use keywords of course, but do not saturate your article or blog, and think about the size of the document and correlate the length with the number of keywords.
SEO-Related Titles and Headers
Titles are still one the most important factors when it comes to search engine-driven searches.
In fact, it's the "face" of your post, and it'll basically let the search engine understand the context to which your post belongs.
For an SEO-friendly article or blog post, you should try analysing your post's context. At that point, you have to find a keyword that suits the context that has been specified.
SEO-Friendly URLs
Just in case you're not sure what "URL" means….It is the address of a World Wide Web page and as an example, this article's URL is:
https://www.pickled-ginger.com/SEO-Content-Tips –
Do NOT use useless & ugly URLs such as https://www.domain.com/987123££121
Do NOT use long URLs such as: https://www.domain.com/don't-even-think-about-writing-your-site-url-longer-than-this-one
Do use SEO-Friendly URLs: such as this page.
SEO can seem overwhelming. It needn't be. The aim of this article is to offer you an understating of how the audience reaches you and handy tips to allow you to write your online blogs with SEO in mind.
There are, of course, many more back-end SEO tips that can be given and offered. For Understanding meta-description (MD) – this is the text that's used by Google to show the test results of the second and third lines of search results, underneath the TITLE. It's important to make sure your MD is well-written and appealing.
Ultimately…Content is KING!
You can never forget that – in order for any post to be truly SEO-friendly – engaging content is paramount. Create content that has quality; content that is appealing and vibrant, informational and specific, detailed and unforgettable.
Without awesome content, these SEO content marketing strategy tips will be meaningless!
You should always create content that's well written, adds value to your audience and is informative.
You need to avoid writing a piece of content that has fewer than 300 words.
The longer the content, the better the chances you've got of ranking well.
Never underestimate the power of a good copywriter!


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Tom's Experience hiking to the Ivins Petroglyphs:
The trail to the Ivins Petroglyphs was a pretty easy and interesting short hike. The trail was a little difficult to follow as it was just a series of old dirt roads that you take to get to the Ivins Petroglyphs, but there were a couple of signs if you were looking for them.
There are three different trailheads that you can follow–all leading to the Ivins petroglyphs. We took the Tava'atsi trail which is the shortest trail leading to the petroglyphs.
It was a little difficult to find but fortunately there was a car parked at the trailhead or we might have missed it.
There are a few parts where you can climb down and stand right next to the petroglyphs. There are numerous drawings of sheep, people and various shapes.
While we were there, someone told us that if you look at one boulder at sunrise, on the summer solstice, the light hits the boulder just right and it appears that fire is coming out of the hands of the people on the rock. I have no idea if that is true or not but it was a neat story.
These petroglyphs are just some of many of the St. George Petroglyphs. Dogs are allowed on this trail.
Trail Info: To get to the Tava'atsi trailhead from St. George, travel north on Bluff Street. Turn left on Sunset Blvd. Continue on Sunset Blvd as it turns into Santa Clara Drive. Continue approximately 1.7 miles past the Jacob Hamblin Home on W. Old Hwy 91 and turn left onto an unmarked paved road. (You will pass the Biggest Loser Resort and an auto repair shop on your left. After the auto repair shop, make the next left turn.) The paved road turns to dirt, bear right at the fork in the road. Follow the dirt road to a barbed wire fence and trail marker for the Tava'atsi Trailhead. It is .5 miles to the petroglyphs and then you can hike along the ridge as far as you'd like looking for different petroglyphs.
Tava'atsi Trailhead = 37.156939,-113.697563
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NORFOLK, Va. – (August 2018) – The 4th Annual NEON Festival will take place in the NEON District of Norfolk from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19. This free festival is presented by Business Consortium for Arts Support in partnership with the Downtown Norfolk Council and the Chrysler Museum of Art
The two-day festival encourages visitors to explore and discover the NEON District, Norfolk's first official arts district, that is anchored by the Chrysler Museum of Art and Harrison Opera House and extends to The Plot on Granby Street. The festival celebrates the energy in the NEON District and draws from the passion and creativity in Downtown and the region.
The 2018 NEON Festival includes:
- Third Thursday at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio with California neon artist Michael Flechtner
- Impression exhibition opening at d'Art Center Thursday with a printmaking make & take
- The Plot Beer Garden and main stage entertainment from local community groups Friday evening, 6-10 p.m.
- Unveiling of new murals and various other public art projects by Ivan Roque, Christopher Kozak, Scott Walker and more NEON artists
- Public art tours led by local tour guides
- Five pop-up art galleries in NEON District businesses and venues
An open call to artists is available from August 1-17. Applications can be submitted here. Visual artists (2D and 3D), musicians, bands, entertainers, dance troupes, theater, opera and performance artists are encouraged to apply. A variety of spaces will be available on both evenings at multiple stages and venues. All applicants will be notified of invitation to participate by August 31.
Contributing sponsors include Glass Light Hotel & Gallery, Rutter Mills, Sway Creative Labs and Work Program Architects with friend sponsorships from TowneBank and VisitNorfolk. For sponsorship opportunities or for more information about including your organization or venue in the festival programming, please contact Rachel McCall at the Downtown Norfolk Council.
Norfolk's first official arts district, NEON (New Energy of Norfolk), is home to long-time cultural institutions like the Chrysler Museum of Art and Harrison Opera House as well as studio-based ventures like d'Art Center and the Rutter Family Art Foundation, all providing artists a place to make, create and show. Within a few short blocks you can see a muralist at work, take in an improv comedy performance at Push Comedy Theater, watch a live glass-working demonstration, shop for unique home goods, get a tattoo or dine out at an eclectic restaurant. Learn more at www.NEONNFK.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @neonnfk.
Downtown Norfolk Council is a private, not-for-profit membership organization comprised of businesses and individuals working toward a dynamic, attractive and prosperous Downtown. DNC also manages the Downtown Norfolk Improvement District, a 48-block special services district with enhanced services that keep Downtown friendly, safe and spotless. Connect with Downtown Norfolk on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or visit DowntownNorfolk.org.


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GT: It was late one Monday night when I saw the name of an old friend popup on my email. I hadn't spoken to her in years. I was excited that she was submitting a story to the blog. When I went on to read what she had submitted, her words filled me with emotion. I felt a ton of compassion, sadness, and empathy, but mostly - gratitude. I felt immensely grateful that she trusted me with her experience of having a miscarriage. I had seen close friends go through it and knew that it can be an isolating and grief-stricken occurrence. Just knowing that my blog has become a safe place for people to share deeply personal human experiences reminds my why I keep posting every week.
Our anonymous contributor hopes that sharing her story will help her heal and perhaps help others who are dealing with the same loneliness, confusion, and isolation. Definitely leave supportive and loving comments at the bottom of the article, especially if you can relate. <3
Visit to the Ultrasound Tech
A pink sheet was laid across my bottom half and my feet were in stirrups. The ultrasound tech was probing me internally with the wand for an ultrasound to find the heartbeat of my baby. I was so focused on how uncomfortable I felt being probed in places women don't want to be probed, that I forgot why I was rushed in spontaneously to see the tech. My appointment was just supposed to be my ten week check-up with the doctor.
The doctor had squeezed me in with the ultrasound tech to find the heartbeat of my baby when the mini-ultrasound equipment she had on hand in her room wasn't finding anything. It was "totally normal," she assured me.
A few minutes had gone by with the ultrasound tech when I realized she hadn't asked if I wanted to hear the heartbeat. We went from chatting lightly, to an awkward silence. Her demeanor had changed from friendly to cold, and she wouldn't make eye contact with me. She wouldn't look away from the screen that projected my insides. I thought something may have been wrong, so I asked a vague question, already assuming she'd refer me to talk with the doctor instead of her.
"Is there something out of the ordinary?" which I realized was a dumb question as I said it. She replied, "Nope. Nothing out of the ordinary. You need to talk to the doctor." What a waste of breath. That didn't dismiss any of the worry that was building in me. My face flushed and my eyes were starting to water thinking that something bad had happened. I tilted my head up to try to prevent visible tears appearing.
I was quickly shuffled back into the examination room to wait for the doctor. She was taking a long time and the nurse came in to reassure me she'd be in shortly. I sent my husband a quick text that read: "I know I tend to think negatively, but I really think I am about to get bad news."
The Heartbreaking News
After about 30 minutes, the doctor came in with a look of empathy, "There was no heartbeat." My fears had become reality. Tears burst from my face as I sat down in the chair in the examination room. She awkwardly gave me a few pats on the back, "Is there anything I can do?"
Nope. Nothing you can do will fix this. I was angry and wanted to be alone in my car, not with this doctor who I had only met a few times.
After asking the questions I needed to, I ran to my car, trying to hold back more tears while sprinting out of the doctor's office. Once I got back to my car, I resumed the sobbing. According to AmericanPregnancy.org, "the chances of having a miscarriage can range from 10-25%, and in most healthy women the average is about a 15-20% chance" though while I was crying in my car, I couldn't think of a single woman who had a miscarriage. I felt so alone.
My husband rushed home from work to be with me and brought home my favorite wine and some flowers. He offered to pour me a glass, but I refused. I was still physically pregnant, bloat and all. Wine wasn't going to fix a damn thing.
The following day I set up the next steps as instructed by the doctor. She informed me that a Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) was the best option as I was approaching the end of my first trimester at 10 weeks along. WebMD defines the procedure, "A D&E is done to completely remove all of the tissue in the uterus for an abortion in the second trimester of pregnancy."
The earliest they could get me in was a week later. It felt like forever because I just wanted to get it over with so I could move on. I was nervous, especially since I had to be put under for the procedure. I thought having a friend over prior to the D&E would help. I invited a girlfriend over that knew from the beginning of summer that my husband and I wanted to start a family.
Unsupportive Friends
She knew I was pregnant from the beginning because she bugged me about it. At the start of the summer, my husband and I had a few drinks with the friend and her fiancé. I've always been more of a private person, and she's always loved to tell everyone all the exciting things in her life. The drinks were flowing and she kept grilling me about when we were going to start a family. I eventually admitted that we were going to try, though I was hesitant to tell her. The less people that know the better, I thought. Turns out she was persistent in finding our plans out because she was going to try soon, too—even though they weren't getting married for a few months. "It doesn't matter to me if I get pregnant before!" she excitedly squirmed in her seat. "We should get pregnant together!"
Wow, what a horrible idea, I thought. "I'm sorry, but I am not committing to that."
Confused, she leaned away from me and put her drink down. "…but why? What's the big deal?"
"I can't commit to that. One of us will have issues and then it will cause issues in our friendship."
"Stop worrying," she yelled. "It will be fine! I want to be pregnant with someone!"
I almost didn't tell her when I got a positive pregnancy test. I really didn't want to tell anyone yet, but abruptly she texted me, urging that I must tell her when I get pregnant, so I admitted that I already was.
Back to the D&E; I had her over the weekend before my procedure. I made a bunch of appetizers and opened a bottle of wine—after all, I could technically drink again. I was uneasy about the procedure I had to face and wanted a friend by my side. We talked about it lightly, but mostly talked about her. Not exactly the vent-sesh I had hoped for. After she was a few drinks in, she started complaining about how she hadn't been able to conceive yet. "It's so annoying taking my temperature every morning to try to see if I am ovulating!" She moaned.
Steam was coming out of my ears. "Excuse me?!" I screamed. "I have to get a baby suctioned out of me this week!"
All she slurred was, "Touché."
Aftermath of Attempted Healing
Finally, I had the D&E procedure. It was invasive, and annoying. I bled for two weeks after. Then just when I felt normal, I started bleeding again. Then I got a spontaneous cold, which led to an annoying sinus infection comparable to being punched in the face. To treat the sinus infection, I was on antibiotics. Then GUESS what, the antibiotics caused a yeast infection. Fan-fucking-tastic. I felt like I was being kicked when I was down. I didn't feel physically normal, and I didn't feel emotionally normal.
Emotions were high. Social media is the worst when you are trying to get away from something. It remembers your search history. Every website has cookied the shit out of you so they can sell you crap they think you need. Facebook still shows me ads for maternity clothes. Pinterest still shows me cute baby rooms. Instagram still shows me fit pregnancies. When I deleted my "What to expect when you're expecting" app, it asked me if I need to report a loss. An application was trying to console me for my loss. An application. If I didn't worry about my phone breaking it would have been thrown across the room.
I thought the next best thing was to return my maternity clothes. My husband thought I was crazy, "cmon babe, you'll get pregnant again!" I felt the need to get rid of crap I didn't need and get my money back. I definitely didn't need a shirt that had room for a belly and said "We're adding a pumpkin to our pumpkin patch."
When I went to return it to the maternity store, the cashier asked me why I was returning the shirt. After I told her I didn't need it, she asked why I no longer needed it. Can you use your brain for a minute lady? I felt like screaming at her. Though instead, I remained collected and I told her I had purchased it for a friend who already had the same shirt.
It was really hard physically and emotionally healing at the same time. My doctor encouraged me to open up to family and friends when I met with her again. I wanted to open up, but I didn't want a pity party and those close to me never said anything that made me feel better. I didn't tell many people; my dad still doesn't know anything. I wanted to tell family and friends in a fun way and was waiting for the right moment.
Every time I tried to open up to family again, they always said things that made it worse. Granted, they don't know what it feels like. They've only heard. Like folk tales. No one talks about it, so they only have one story tucked in the back of their mind of this one person they heard who had a miscarriage. Telling me about your friend's sister's roommate's cousin who you think had a miscarriage doesn't help.
I opened up to someone close to me— she was like a sister to me, and she said, "Maybe you were too stressed and that is why you lost it." IT had a heartbeat and IT was my baby. Telling me I am too stressed and I was the reason the baby left wasn't helping in the slightest. Thankfully, since this woman is so close to me I immediately told her how upset her comment made me and she realized how vulnerable I was. She apologized a million times after.
It wasn't until I was drunk and sobbing in my mother in law's car that I actually completely opened up to someone. She told me that her sister had 11 miscarriages. E-LEV-UHN. I couldn't imagine. I had a heartbreak after one. I realized I could have it much worse. My mother-in-law's sister's story has a happy ending and I just need to wait for mine.
Lessons Learned
When I was pregnant, it was the best feeling in the world. I am sure it had something to do with all the hormones, but I felt like I was on cloud nine. Even when I was frustrated with a coworker, I still had a smile on my face. It was a natural high. I floated through my days and I didn't have a worry in the world—besides not being able to have cold cuts. I actually missed cold cuts more than wine.
I'm normally timid and nervous around important people in my company, but I wasn't any longer. I was growing a life inside of me. I felt like I had a higher purpose. My body was doing something amazing and I realized how trivial everything else was that I worried about.
When I was pregnant, I cared about what entered my body. I cared about exercising. I cared about treating my body the way it should be treated. Reflecting, I realize I shouldn't just care about my body while it's growing a life. Right now, it already hosts a life—my own. I need to take care of it now so when I get the chance to carry a new little life with me, I can be the best I can be.
I was initially nervous to reach out to Ginelle and ask to submit a story. I am so thankful that she agreed and allowed me to post on her site. Submitting this story to her has had a cleansing effect. I am not crying every day anymore. I am not hiding tears and hiding in the bathroom when a friend asks when we are hopping on the "baby train." I am not bitter when a family member bugs my husband and I about having kids soon. Getting my story out without interruption and judgement has helped me move on.
Ladies, we need to talk about this! I hope with this post that you can help your loved one when they have a miscarriage or if this ever happens to you (which I hope it doesn't), please know that you are not alone. Miscarriages suck and it's okay to talk about them. We need to raise awareness that this happens, and it doesn't need to be swept under a rug.


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David Letterman, Craig Ferguson Re-Up at CBS Through 2014
As part of the pact, "Late Late Show" will move to a larger stage at the CBS' Television City and be co-produced by the network.
CBS has renewed its contracts with hosts David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, proving the mark of stability as rival NBC has played a very public game of late-night musical chairs.
The respective Late Show and Late Late Show hosts will remain on the network through 2014. As part of the pact, Ferguson will move his 12:35 a.m. show to a larger stage at CBS' Television City. In turn, the network will begin co-producing the 7-year-old, Peabody Award-winning series with Letterman's Worldwide Pants. The latter wholly owns Letterman's show.
The news comes two months after Letterman celebrated his 30th anniversary as a late-night host, having started with NBC's Late Night With David Letterman. Extending his current contract with CBS, which has been his network home since 1993, Letterman will surpass the iconic Johnny Carson as the longest-running late-night host.
STORY: March Madness Continues On An Upswing In TV Ratings
Thus far this season, Letterman's Late Show -- which has been nominated for 70 Emmys -- is averaging 3.3 million viewers and a 0.9 rating with the all-important 18-49 demographic. Perhaps more noteworthy: His late-night offering is now tied with longtime rival Jay Leno's Tonight Show in all key demos.
"David Letterman is a late-night legend with an iconic show, and Craig Ferguson continues to evolve the genre in exciting and innovative ways," CBS entertainment chief Nina Tassler said in announcing the news.


text: Hello all!!! I'm so sorry that this is a week behind, so I decided to just join week 4 & 5's post together. I got an unexpected opportunity to participate in a local fiber festival last weekend, so it threw my weekly schedule off a bit. Thanks for your patience!!


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With Honor
by Leigh Townsend
Part 7
The chocolate gelding snuffled softly as Matthew stroked its nose. He had paused in leading the horse on a slow walk in order to watch the last few soldiers arrive in their groups. It was nearly time for their attack on the bandit camp.
Matthew's group had been one of the first to make it to the gathering site, and their horses were becoming restive. This part, when the small groups were collecting again north of the camp, was the most vulnerable moment of their plan. If the bandits were going to spot them and realize what was happening, this would be the time. All of the fighters were nervous. Matthew was already feeling somewhat relieved by the arrival of the last of their soldiers, and he could tell the same was true of the other officers.
Quietly and quickly the company assembled at the southern edge of the meadow. Lieutenant Lewis swung up and into his saddle, much like many of the other fighters who had dismounted during their wait. At the silent signal of the captain, the mounted soldiers in the company began moving briskly toward the bandit camp. They were still a fair distance away; they had gathered in a location far enough from the brigands to hopefully avoid detection.
Nearing the top of the hill at the very edge of the camp, Captain Harlan motioned for the company to slow. The lines condensed behind the ridge, the front riders stopping completely. Every soldier nocked an arrow or drew a sword. After only two heartbeats, the captain dropped his fist and the riders silently boiled over the top of the hill.
As they came down the slope, horses gaining speed, there remained only one obstacle: a sparse stand of trees that bordered the north edge of the camp. The trees forced the company to spread out slightly, horses leaping fallen logs and riders focused on their goal.
For a moment that stretched on to eternity, the only sounds that Matthew could hear were the creak of leather and the dull thud of horseshoes on the forest floor. The sudden battle cry was so unexpected, several of the riders near him drew up to a stop.
From the trees all around them, bandits shrieked and yelled with ear-splitting power. Many of the horses began to spook, while other fighters stopped their mounts and turned to face an as-yet invisible enemy. Before anyone could speak, bandits materialized from pits beneath the leaf litter swinging thick branches while others dropped from the trees onto the backs of horses.
The company was swarmed by bandits from above and below. Matthew ducked under one of the branches while his horse spun to avoid another man on the ground. The sounds of battle filled the air; the army soldiers were being forced to spread out, each fighting two or three bandits. Arrows were next to useless, since it was impossible to aim and hitting another soldier was likely. Matthew slung his bow onto the pommel of his saddle and drew his sword. A blow to an unprotected head felled one of the bandits near him; a sharp kick from the gelding's hooves dropped the other.
Temporarily alone, Matthew turned to look for a retreat. His mind panicked for a moment as he realized they had none.
The bandits had ambushed them, and now they were surrounded.