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Shooting for the State Hospital Project documentary film - a look into our process for filming artifacts (old photographs, books, documents, etc.) for Documentary B-Roll: As promised in an earlier post, we recently returned to Spring Arbor to film archival stills and other materials.
The "rig" for filming artifacts is a Sony FS-700 Camera with Canon Lens -- attached to a Philip Bloom Pocket Dolly -- mounted on top of a Manfrotto 536 Tripod w/504HD Head. Got it? A SmallHD DP6 monitor is used to evaluate composition and focus. Pics below:
The FS-700 camera slides laterally across the length of the Pocket Dolly. The Pocket Dolly has a dampening knob that increases resistance along the slider track for slower camera moves. The composition of the shot can be adjusted by zooming in or out with the camera lens or by panning the tripod left or right. Perspective can be manipulated by tilting the tripod head up or down or adjusting the height of the tripod legs.
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Traffic Separator Curbing is Tricky but Manageable
Traffic separator curbing is used to channelize travel lanes. Normally constructed of tubular markers and high-density plastic curbs, it's often used in temporary locations such as around construction sites. As it must withstand the rigors of use around congested areas, it should meet the following criteria:
- It should be able to absorb impacts from vehicles undamaged. It should stay in its base even if struck multiple times. It should also be unaffected by wide temperature ranges.
- It should be continuous and bolted tightly to the underlying pavement. Tubes must be bolted or pinned to the curb. Curbing must be able to stay upright throughout the day and be unaffected by high winds and other weather phenomena.
- Posts should be of standardized heights for the sake of both visibility and uniformity. Commonly accepted heights are 36", 42", and 48".
- Delineator posts should be a minimum of three inches in diameter where it faces approaching traffic and at least two inches in diameters in all other directions.
- Posts should have at least two reflective bands 3" wide or wider. The higher band should be within two inches of the top of the structure.
The manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) lists seven principles for the use of all temporary traffic control (TTC) measures, including separator curbing:
- The same principles that govern the creation of permanent road markers should be employed in designing TTCs.
- TTCs should interfere with road worker's movement as little as possible.
- TTCs should give approaching motorist, bicyclists, and foot traffic adequate advance warning of changing traffic conditions.
- TTC components should be regularly inspected during both day and night.
- TTC placement should allow for vehicles to pull off the road surface in cases of accidents and/or mechanical trouble.
- Those who work around TTC structures should be trained in their use.
- The needs of motorists, nearby property owners, emergency responders, and the community at large should be addressed when planning the use of TTCs.
By following these guidelines, traffic separator curbing and other TTC measures can be an enhancement to public safety, not a hindrance.

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Please listen here to my reflective interview about Intercultural Communication:
Throughout my school career I have learned several different foreign languages, I learned English as my first foreign language and then I started learning French, which was a part of my weekly schedule for six years, starting from Grade 6. While I have to acknowledge that I am nowhere near fluent in French, I have learned an immense amount of vocabulary over these years, and learned to speak and express myself in this grammatically challenging language.
Studying French in an international school enabled me to speak French with native speakers outside the classroom as well as in the classroom, as my teacher was a native French speaker. One of the things which stood out to me the most, was how quickly French people speak and how interconnected and intertwined the words and sentences become. Additionally, the French language is really melodic, which seemed to intertwine the words and sentences even more. For instance, when writing 'we are' in French you write "nous sommes", however when saying this in a sentence, it is treated as one word and becomes something like "nousommes". When speaking with native French speakers, either outside of the classroom or with my French teacher, this became quite challenging as learning the language slowly is very different from understanding and speaking it yourself in such a fast pace. I think that language and the linguistics of language reveal a lot about the people who speak the language, not only what they say but also how they say it. Perhaps my observations reflect some aspects of their culture and way of living, as the French people I have encountered displayed very lively and active personalities, being engaged with their surroundings and enjoying the company of each other. I learned to appreciate this, to me how they make use of their language, the friendliness and humour I have encountered when being in France or around French people, fits the melodic and fast pace of their language in my opinion.
Throughout the years my French became better and better, and it was incredibly motivating to be able to understand what French conversations around me were about, for example when French mothers were waiting for their children in school. One time for instance, I volunteered to help out at a parent teacher conference and hence helped to show the families around. One French family tried to find a room, and approached me for help in broken English. The woman was unsure what teacher they were looking for, but the man accompanying her knew and told the woman in French about the teacher and where he thought the room was. Because of having learned French for so many years, I understood what he said and was able to direct the parents to the correct room, even in French. I tried to be as correct as possible when conjugating verbs and using vocabulary correctly, and it felt really rewarding being able to understand and communicate with this family in a different language. This really showed me how much progress I made, and how I am now able to understand human beings from somewhere else of the world, even though they have a different culture, a different background, and a different language. I had the chance to encounter very funny and expressive French people, and I am very glad my knowledge of the French language enables me to engage with this culture and the French people in this way.


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I've had 3 consecutive dreams about guys I don't know personally. 2 didn't look like anyone I've ever seen and 1 was Hunter Parrish of Weeds. I think this might just be my subconscious making up for the scary dream I had recently. I think I dreamt about Hunter because Nikki and I have been discussing him as a potential Peeta Mellark for the upcoming The Hunger Games movie. For the record: I'm all for it and she isn't. She thinks he's too good-looking, and while I agree, I just can't say no to someone I adore being a part of a movie I'm bound to love. Another reason might be because my sister just informed me that the latest Weeds season is over and this got me excited because this means I can finally watch it. I don't like waiting a week for the next episode of Weeds because I get too into it and go a bit crazy. Also, I like my Silas Botwin in one big serving.
A few months ago, I started posting about the books I've been reading on my Tumblr site. Just because I can, and also because I'm semi-back here in WordPress, I thought I'd put a link up in case anyone who comes across this blog is interested. So far, I only have 3 entries because I got so engrossed with The Hunger Games trilogy, I didn't have time to post about them. Anyway, you can find the link to the list of my book recommendations on the left side bar under FRIENDS. 🙂


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Something hates my guts.
But fortunately, having hated, twisted guts was a late-breaking development in an otherwise lovely (though cold, cold, pit of hell cold) day.
If you haven't read it yet, take a look at Patrick Süskind's gorgeous Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (1986). It consumed my afternoon.
Now I must become the horizontal version of myself, in the hopes that this time tomorrow will find me more fit for these keys.


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An F-16 pilot with the 510th Fighter Squadron, based at Aviano AB, Italy, and deployed to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, employed the 500-pound GBU-54 laser-guided Joint Direct Attack Munition, or JDAM, for the first time in the Afghan area of operations in late September. The GBU-54 is equipped with a dual targeting system that combines Global Positioning System and laser guidance to accurately engage moving targets. Pilots previously used a combination of GBU-38 JDAMs and GBU-12 laser guided bombs. Identified as an urgent operational need in early 2007, the Air Force completed development and testing of the GBU-54 in less than seventeen months, fielding it in combat in Iraq in 2008.
The 510th Fighter Squadron, the Buzzards, one of two F-16 squadrons based at Aviano AB in Italy, deployed to Bagram AB in Afghanistan from May through October 2010 for a scheduled Air Expeditionary Force rotation. The deployment marked the one-year anniversary for US F-16s in Afghanistan. The US forces replaced F-16 units from Belgium and the Netherlands, which began operating in Afghanistan in late 2004. Norway also sent F-16s to the theater beginning in 2006.
The Air Force has used the GBU-54 bomb for the first time in combat in Afghanistan, officials at Bagram Airfield announced, Oct. 4, 2010. An F-16 deployed to Bagram from the 510th Fighter Squadron at Aviano AB, Italy, recently dropped a GBU-54 during a combat sortie, they said. The GBU-54, known as the Laser JDAM, is a 500-pound joint direct attack munition with the addition of a laser-guidance kit. That addition allows the munition to strike moving targets precisely, just as it can accurately strike stationary objects via its GPS-aided guidance package. The GBU-54 made its combat debut in August 2008 in Iraq. Here, the weapon is shown resting on an Aviano F-16's wing at Bagram, Oct. 1, 2010.
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James Hopkins wrote: > Currently, the spec [1] states that, for replaced elements with an > intrinsic ratio, it is an optional requirement that a UA scale the element. > > I'd like to propose that the current spec is further clarified so that > scaling a replaced element is recommended (SHOULD), as opposed to just > optional (MAY). > > Leaving scaling as optional could (although unlikely) result in a vendor > implementing behavior that differs from currently consistent > implementations in other browsers - FF, Safari, IE, and Opera all scale > replaced elements (which have an intrinsic ratio) in this way. More so, > authors have become reliant on the behavior found in these existing > implementations, and to allow the possibility of a differing > implementation would no doubt affect interoperability. > > [1] http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS21/visudet.html#the-width-property While for bitmap images this is the right thing to do, other objects such as Java applets are also replaced elements, and even if they have a preferred size and intrinsic ratio, scaling them graphically is rarely the right thing to do. So I don't think we want to require scaling of the replaced elements' contents. That said, the sentence as it stands: # The width of a replaced element's box is intrinsic and may be # scaled by the user agent if the value of this property is # different than 'auto'. doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me, and I have no idea what its author intended. Tantek, do you have any idea? You were the last person to touch that sentence. ~fantasaiReceived on Tuesday, 29 December 2009 05:36:15 UTC
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sometimes the best things in life are accidental, absolutely unexpected, always the light at the brink of will-throw-mac-out-of-window frustration.
venue - found online quite by accident more than a year ago, on a small portion of a brides forum website. after searching desperately for a garden to hold our wedding at through millions of useless websites, linkless websites, even more useless suggestions, we found it. after all that trouble, they now have their own website and is much easier to find. yes, long after i was desperately searching for something.
bridal gown designer - the operator at SingTel's telephone directory assistance gave me the wrong number, for another bridal company instead! and boy, oh, boy do i love him [other than the fact that i think he caught a glimpse of my titties by accident, no no, this does not qualify as one of life's best accidental thingies]. he is friendly, somewhat wacky, very sincere, kind and absolutely accommodating to my unimaginable colour co-ordination and last-minute 'hey, i was walking and found myself downstairs, here, you know, at your door, can you let me in?' walk-in appointments. i'm the cloud on his silver lining [no pun to his company's name intended].
the painful initial stress of planning a wedding is almost over. except for one; father is forcing the very unfavourable idea of placing a wedding dias [yes, eyes popping out and fingers swelling as i'm typing w-e-d-d-i-n-g-d-i-a-s on keyboard] on us. we are both extremely uncomfortable with the idea although only few tasteless people might insist on taking pictures on the wedding dias.
i mean, OUR WEDDING IS IN A GARDEN FOR GOF'S SAKE [yes, gof]. LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS AND GREENERY TO TAKE PICTURES OF BUT NOOOOOO, we take it on a fake wooden plankish, new paint smellish platform.
i am not a wax model! he is not a subject!
we are people, that's right, p-e-o-p-l-e. not... not subjects. we are not that huge golden buddha you pose with on an elevated platform, we are h-u-m-a-n-b-e-i-n-g-s.
i am embarassed. a new war has started. all over a freaking d-i-e-s, yes, diEs.
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Fair Trade – Ethical Label Claims
- Date: May 05, 2017
- Author: Philip Topham
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What does it mean to be fair trade?
You can test your own understanding of fair trade. Look at the four logos below from Fair for Life, Fair Trade USA,Fairtrade International, Rainforest Alliance . What is their percentage of ethical ingredients? If you need to cheat and see the answers…here's the original Washington Post comparison "Your ethical chocolate might be only 20 percent 'ethical'" .
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Café Racer | Jules' 1972 Honda CB500 Four [With Movie]
Words Jules Photography Luke Ray
I hadn't had a bike since I was eighteen, but one year after seeing everyone having fun at the Chopped Rod & Custom festival I thought to myself "this looks like good fun". That same weekend my mate Dallas offered me his Honda so I went round his house to check it out. That was almost two years ago now. Dallas purchased the CB500 as a barn find from the brother of the previous owner who had sadly passed away.
His brother had been collecting engine parts over the years with the plan to do a rebuild of the engine, but never got to finish it. Dallas started working on it already and was planning for it to have a Mad Max style, rusty bare metal tank, heat coated white pipes and old clip on bars, but I had other plans.
The bike's been through a couple of different incarnations since I got my hands on it. Before this, it had a blue and bronze tank with a metallic scallop in the centre. It looked good, but not as good as it does after this final colour choice.
The decision to respray and rebuild the bike came after the tank developed a few dents and scratches as the result of a minor stack. The paint is a Citroën colour which is matched to the original Honda CB500 Jade Green. After studying the photos I found I think we got it about 99% bang on.
I'd always wanted a full steel café racer seat for this bike. This one is a bolt-on unit from India and only cost me $130 delivered. When it came it was too wide and too tall so I cut it through the back and dropped it by about 80mm. I also added in a cut out to give the rear tyre some clearance. Dallas stepped in and helped me out with the welding jobs and gave me some valuable tips along the way.
I tasked Aaron Sinclair of Weird-o-pholstery with stitching up the seat pad. It's no more than a plastic chopping board with 3mm of foam on it to create the slight bumps. I love how the stitching came out and the small amount of padding it has is enough to keep me comfortable on decent length rides.
When I bought the bike off Dallas it came with a second motor and all the bits the old guy had collected for the rebuild. I decided to keep riding it with the original motor. It was blowing a bit of smoke but still went ok. Gradually over six months it got worse and worse until the 'stop smoke' I was adding to the oil wasn't working anymore.
Through a café racers forum, I met a guy named Mal Doswell, a priest up in Cockatoo (Victoria) who specialises in Hondas. I dropped the motor and all the bits I had off at his place and about two weeks later he had it done. The pistons are slightly oversized and there's a bit of port work, but other than that it's pretty standard.
The exhaust is a Delkevic full stainless 4-into-1 with a Carpy's Yoshimura style muffler that I ordered from his website in the States. Mid rebuild I'd purchased a set of 29mm Keihin CR carbs, which turned out to be the wrong size even though every seller advertised they were the size to get. After the bike sat with a tuner for weeks it still wasn't running right. I decided to cut my losses, sell them and revert back to the original carbs.
Soon afterward I discovered that 26mm was the correct size, but I'd already taken the stock carbs to my mate Brad Partridge from Aviator Customs. He rebuilt them with a carb gasket and jet kit, upping jet sizes to work with the free flowing exhaust. After getting that done and installing a Pamco electronic ignition with another mate Ryan, it ran like clockwork. It's now a completely different bike to the smokey, backfiring basket case it had previously been!
Then I did the brake upgrade. The old single disc on the front squealed all the time and didn't work all that well, something many other CB500 owners also complain about. The forks I mounted to the front end are from a CB750 and came with twin disc mounts. I fitted Ducati Monster discs with Ducati Sport Classic Brembo calipers using custom made adapter brackets. It stops really good now and would probably do stoppies, I'm not game enough to give it a go though.
During the build, I received help from friends and people I have met via Facebook groups, which was an added bonus. I'd like to thank Dallas Augustine, Ryan Walker, Brad Partridge, Mal Doswell, Gray Hadley, Aaron Sinclair and Rick Garra for their help. For now, this projects done. It's had two paint jobs and a full rebuild so it's pretty much finished. It's now time to get onto a car project I've had sitting in the shed for way too long.
This article first appeared in Tank Moto issue 11.
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I woke up this morning to news that a friend is in hospital with a burst appendix. This should not have happened.
She developed the characteristic pain associated with appendicitis last week and saw an after hours doctor. She was referred to a hospital for assessment where she was examined by another doctor who decided she didn't need further treatment. She was not offered either ultrasound or a CT scans. She was sent home.
Her doctor accepted the word of the hospital doctor and continued to work with my friend to determine what was going on. There were tests. There was pain medication and ultimately a burst appendix. All this in spite of my friend repeatedly reporting acute abdominal pain.
I can't help wondering if women reporting pain are treated differently to men reporting pain. This is not my only recent experience of this apparent bias.
My daughter has an unfortunate history of not being taken seriously by doctors, particularly with regard to pain. As her mother, I know that she is inclined to actually be rather stoic when it comes to pain. She does not exaggerate and she's likely to wait a while before she resorts to pain medication. I know that if she says she is in pain she means it.
And yet, time and again she has had doctors dismiss her with a shrug of their shoulders and a suggestion that she should 'just keep an eye on it'. This week she will have surgery on her finger. It has been causing problems for a couple of years now. It is always tender and if she bumps it against anything she experiences strong, stabbing pain on the underside of the nail bed. She has repeatedly told various doctors about the problem.
Finally my daughter encountered a freshly minted doctor, filling in at the practice she regularly attends. The locum was interested enough to send her for an MRI. What it revealed was a tumour. While currently likely to be benign, this type of tumour does have the potential to become cancerous. It needs to be removed.
My daughter is understandably angry. She's not only had years of pain in the hand, she's had it while working through a university degree and having to type on a daily basis. She's had it in spite of several reports to doctors who seem to have just assumed she was over stating her pain, or displaying some kind of hypochondria.
Not only that, but this is just the most recent in a series of similar events where it has taken her two, three or four visits to different doctors before she finally finds someone prepared to take her seriously. In every single case there was a serious underlying medical condition that required treatment.
How does this happen? Are doctors' surgeries so filled with over-reporting, attention-seeking women that the rest of us get tarred with the same brush?
My daughter wonders if she would have received better treatment if she had been a man, particularly a large, football-playing man. I think she would have. I think a doctor would have assumed that any man attending the surgery and reporting acute pain in his finger had something worthy of further investigation.
If you are a doctor and you are reading this then I would like to offer this piece of advice. Please do not assume. Your opinions about female patients might have some basis in fact and I allow for that. It could be that women actually are more inclined to exaggerate their symptoms or to seek medical attention when some over the counter pain relief and a bit of rest are all that is needed. Personally, I doubt this. It is inconsistent with my own experience but my personal experience is limited and perhaps you know better.
Still, here's the thing, even if some women (or even most women) are inclined to this type of behaviour, many of us are not. Many of us are the type of people that wait to see a doctor and possibly wait a bit too long. When we arrive at your surgery seeking your help we've already given time and Panadol a go. We have already been 'keeping an eye on it' and that is why we are now seeking your help.
You might also like to keep in mind that we have a naturally higher pain threshold than men. There's good science on this. So when we report pain it is likely to be more serious, not less.
I think it's just possible that there is a long history of characterising women unfairly. We used to be treated for 'hysteria', a mysterious condition thought to be caused by our womb roaming our body and creating mood swings. In recent years the assumption that our menstrual cycle will result in strange and irrational behaviour every month has become so widely accepted that it now gets used as a criminal defence. The truth is that most of us manage to live our lives without turning into raging lunatics once a month.
Menopause is characterised by some as an onset of permanent mood swings that are as suddenly changeable as New Zealand weather patterns. Which is odd, given that I now keep company with a circle of post menopausal friends who clearly manage entire days, weeks and months of sensible behaviour.
Women are not over emotional. We are not, by nature, moody, unreasonable, attention-seeking drama queens. Most of us are just like men in this regard; capable of experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions and expressing them in appropriate ways. The exceptions are just that. Getting doctors to understand this is not just about better bedside manner. It is about saving lives.
My daughter's cyst could have become a tumour. My friends appendix has burst and she is now dealing with the risk of long term health consequences because of it. Head to any cancer forum and you will read story after story of women that were told a lump was nothing to worry about only to discover it was a tumour. We're not making this stuff up!
As patients I think we also need to be aware that this bias exists. I wish it was as easy as saying to a doctor, 'Do you think you might take me more seriously if I was a man with these symptoms?' I am known to be what my husband politely refers to a a 'forthright' but even I would find this kind of comment too confrontational. There are gentler ways to achieve the same outcome.
Perhaps it would be a good idea if we enter a doctor's surgery with a clear idea of what we want and refuse to leave until we get it. Being able to ask for a scan or some other form of diagnostic test can be difficult. We want to trust our medical professionals. We feel rude challenging their diagnosis.
I have found that it can be useful to frame this kind of request as a need for reassurance. This doesn't challenge your doctor's expertise. It can also be useful to ask your doctor to consider alternatives. Yes, a second opinion is an option but it is also both time consuming and expensive, and there is no guarantee that you'll be treated any better by another doctor.
So here, in the interests of better health care, are my suggestions for questions to ask your doctor when you feel like you're getting the 'silly woman' treatment:
I have been worried about this and I would really feel a lot better if I could have an x-ray (ultrasound, bone scan, blood test etc).
I know you don't recommend having any kind of testing for this but I'd like one anyway.
May I please have a referral for an ultrasound? And if your doctor replies that they do not think you need one: I appreciate that but I would like one anyway.
What should I do if I still have the same symptoms in a couple of days? (Next week? Next month?)
What else might be causing this?
None of these questions are rude or discourteous in any way. You're just asking for what you want. Of course asking for what you want can feel like hard work in an environment where you know you might be dismissed as over reacting, simply because of your gender.
Which is precisely why I think we should all get a lot better at doing it.


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European firms face a "mass employee exodus" over the next three years as the economy in the euro zone recovers and workers search for better opportunities, new research has found.
The study, entitled "Preparing for Take-Off", conducted by management consultancy Hay Group and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) in the U.K. forecasts that employee turnover will begin to accelerate in Europe from 2014 as the region exits a recession.
Turnover will spike to 18.7 percent in 2016, up from 9 percent in 2012. In all, 39 million workers are expected to quit and find new jobs as labor markets improve.
(Read More: Youth Unemployment Could 'Scar' an Entire Generation: ILO)
According to Ben Hubbard, director at Hay Group, the economic downturn, government austerity measures and the euro zone crisis have restrained employee turnover rates across the region.
"Dissatisfied workers with pent up frustrations now pose a significant flight risk. As the economy recovers and labor markets improve, they will be looking for alternative employment opportunities, leaving their former employers facing significant hiring costs and crucial talent gaps."
(Read More: EU Criticized for 'Pretend and Extend' as it Eases Austerity)
The increase in turnover will initially be driven by workers in information and communications technology (ICT), professional services and the health sector, said Hubbard, followed by the retail sector which is expected to pick up from 2016 as consumer spending recovers.
According to Hay Group, firms need to prepare themselves for the mass exodus by addressing issues such as compensation.
(Read More: Europe's Austerity Revolt Forces Easing on Cuts)
"Some 53 percent of staff express concern about the fairness of their compensation and 43 percent do not believe that their company demonstrates care and concern for its workforce," the report found.
"Make no mistake: we are in the eye of a turnover storm. You must give serious thought to what drives employee commitment, and where you need to prioritize to protect retention as job markets recover," Hubbard added.
—By CNBC's Jenny Cosgrave; Follow her on Twitter @jenny_cosgrave.


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Hey stamping friends 🙂 Today I'm playing along with this week's Fusion Card Challenge, just look at this yummy inspiration photo:
I decided to go with the inspiration photo and layout for my card. I used the little cutie from Sweet Birthday Wishes. I paper pieced her dress, bow and cupcake wrapper, then added some shading with Copics.
Here are the Copics I used:
Skin: E000, E00, E11, with a little R20 on her cheeks
Dress Shading & Cupcake Frosting: Y15, Y18
Hair: E31, E33, E35, E37
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All of these feelings of 'new beginnings' make us take stock of what we have and what we would like to have as well as who we would like to be. I guess that is why we set new goals and make resolutions every year. We may not achieve them right away but this process keeps us moving forward.
I am still working on what my goals for this new year will be, but I already see some of them in the direction of my art.
This is a detail shot of a new piece I am working on with tremendous inspiration from Larkin Van Horn. I have been working on my free motion quilting skills for some time now and beading has always been a passion. One day everything came together to point me in a direction I really wanted to go. I was at my local wood artists gallery and they were working on some new pieces that I loved. Generously, I was given one to play with. When I came home, the vidcast by Bonnie McCaffery with Larkin was in my email (a definate must see). That was the push I needed.
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Cadbury giving away Limited Edition Chocolate Bar with seven different fillings
For those who've always wished for one of Willy Wonka's Golden Tickets, this Cadbury giveaway might be the next best thing.
The UK candy retailer will surprise lucky chocolate lovers with 50 limited edition Cadbury Dairy Milk Spectacular 7 bars, designed in collaboration with food artist Prudence Staite. Each bar is packed with seven different fillings from classic Cadbury bars: Oreo, Caramel, Whole Nut, Fruit & Nut, Turkish Delight, Daim bar and the original Dairy Milk.
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Captain Mary Jo Fernandez included 17-year-old Melanie Oudin when she announced the United States Fed Cup team for the match against Argentina next month.
Other members of the squad announced Wednesday are 38th-ranked Bethanie Mattek, 34-year-old Jill Craybas and 32-year-old Liezel Huber. Mattek, 23, and Oudin are first-time picks.
Notably absent are the Williams' sisters -- Serena and Venus -- longtime choices.
"I am really excited about the team we are bringing to Surprise (Ariz.) to begin our pursuit of the 2009 Fed Cup title," Fernandez said without mentioning the sisters. "We have a great mix of experience with Jill and Liezel, and youth with Bethanie and Melanie. We anticipate a competitive match against Argentina with an enthusiastic and passionate home crowd supporting us."
The Argentina-U.S. battle runs Feb. 7-8 at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex.
The Fed Cup is the world's largest annual international women's team competition, with 85 countries competing. The U.S. leads all nations with 17 titles.


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Kildare County Council
Notice is hereby given that the audit of the accounts of the above-named local government organisation for the financial year ended on the 31st day of December 2018 will be commenced by Mr. Eamonn Daly, Local Government Auditor, on the 19th day of July 2019.
In accordance with regulation 17 of the Local Government (Financial and Audit Procedures) Regulations 2014, objections to any matter or matters contained in the said several accounts will be considered by the Local Government Auditor during the audit.
Written notice of any proposed objection, setting out the relevant particulars and grounds on which it is to be made, should be sent to the above Local Government Auditor at Kildare County Council, Arás Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare within ten days of the commencement of the audit. The annual financial statements will be available during office hours for the inspection of all persons for a period of seven days before the commencement of the audit.
Dated this 17th day of June 2019
Mr Peter Carey.
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'The Least Annoying People'- The folks at amiannoying.com have once again polled readers to come up with the most - and least - annoying personalities of the year. Topping the most annoying list for 2003 are the rabid, cave-dwelling members of Al-Qaeda... As for the least annoying people of the year, Salma Hayek comes in first, followed by home repair hottie Teresa Strasser, God, the late John Ritter and actress Mischa Barton.'
—Page Six in the 'New York Post'
'Strasser is a genuine public intellectual, a bright writer who managed to succeed in morning radio in a venue beyond NPR. (Now that is a shock.)'
—The Daily News
'Teresa Strasser, one of the hosts from the first season of 'While You Were Out,' is a raven-haired, quick-witted hipster with an acid tongue, the kind of person who might make mordant jokes at funerals.'
'This column, 'Saying Goodbye to an Angel in Sin City,' told a good story and told it well. Ms Strasser has a great voice. She allows the reader to see the story clearly and feel a part of it. The column is also a touching reflection of our society's rituals surrounding death.'
—Los Angeles Press Club, Judges' Comments (Columnist Award)
'Teresa Strasser is the main draw, as the show's perky, smart, and dont-you-want-her-as-a-gal-pal host … Teresas a funny lady, a hard worker and an Emmy winner for her writing on 'Win Ben Steins Money.' Shes a sistah if I evah saw one with that cute little barrette she uses to hold back the hair from the right side of her face during those hard-to-complete jobs that require lots of bending.'
—The Southern Voice
'An almost lyrical narrative of a ghastly family tragedy. From the brutally honest lead to the thoughtful last line, we couldn't put the story down.'
—Los Angeles Press Club Awards (News Feature Award)
'Teresa Strasser was challenging you at home before you knew who she was. She was a writer for four celebrated game shows of varying degrees of prestige in the late 90s and early 00s. The bright and lively queen of Friday night cable television knows how to scour through the almanacs, the newspapers, the atlases and quotation sources ... In a turn of events which surprised even Teresa, she became host of TLCs While You Were Out, the networks second-highest rated prime time show.'
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'In keeping with the TLC decorating program host formula, Teresa Strasser is very pretty. Fortunately, Strasser is also clever and likeable, so us average-looking viewers dont totally hate her.'
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'She was beautiful, had this sort of cool nature and was funny as hell. Someone on the show remarked that it was a nice day and her reply was, 'Any day you're not being fed intravenously, it's a nice day'. That was it for me. I was in love ... Her self-effacing humor is extremely endearing and her quick, off the wall wit is priceless. Hopefully a book will follow.'
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About a month ago I found myself having burnt beyond both ends of the candle that I was burning. I was going and going since about February and despite taking some time off, I was still in total work mode, found myself unable to settle down, and constantly wound up despite having a regular meditation practice.
I took the week of July 4th off and told myself: Absolutely NO work at all!
Yeah, that went real well...
Then, I realized as I finally gave myself permission to rest and relax, that my inner hustler had come in and hijacked the show! She is so sneaky that I didn't even know she was at play. Once I finally settled into resting I was better able to relate with her.
And do you know what she needed?
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This Ain't No Lunch Counter: How to Cure Blogular Impotence And Remember Why You're Here
Writer's block, writer's block, writer's block.
Here's a freaky picture of me working my french press:
taken with the iPhone 4 Hipstamatic app using the Salvador 84 lens, DreamCanvas film, and no flash
Actually, I'm not much of a believer in writer's block. People claim it, I claim it when it's convenient, but I don't believe in it. Maybe you can't find the words for what you want to write, or maybe you can't even find subject matter to write about, but the fact remains that you have words, and they can be written down. If you're having thoughts right now, they probably have words attached to them. Write them down.
So, that's what I'm torturing you with right now. And me.
I came away from BlissDom Canada with a spanky new mantra — SUCK LESS and BE MORE AWESOME — and then I found out that my Grace in Small Things social network was featured in Woman's Day magazine, and then I scored a couple of new writing gigs, and then I received a wedding photography inquiry, and then, and then, and then. I am not quite sure what happened, but I quickly folded in on myself, completely afraid of doing anything for fear of sucking more and being less awesome.
Right when I am receiving encouragement from the world to continue writing words and taking photos and to champion good blogging, I started questioning what I have to offer.
Oh, now I see what's happening here. I'm having a regular old case of performance anxiety. I am suffering from Blogular Impotence. After seven years blogging, it has become an old friend of mine.
Blogular Impotence is a common malady among bloggers, but it isn't one from which we have to suffer, because it is primarily caused by a problematic thought process, which is easily corrected.
Problematic viewpoint: I am performing for a specific audience and must create with the purpose of entertaining them.
The problematic viewpoint turns your weblog into an on-demand lunch counter that turns your readers into customers whom you are worried about serving grilled cheese sandwiches to because they might be thinking about beef bourguignon. Social anxiety ends up divorcing you from the creative force behind your work.
Appropriate viewpoint: I share what I love to create with those who choose to share it with me.
The more appropriate viewpoint is that you are a creator of cultural goods which you gladly share with people who want your brand of cultural goods. In this case, you are making stuff for yourself and your appreciative peers. Your readers become friends who stand alongside you in your creative process.
I head into this spiral of second-guessing my creative pursuits a couple of times a year whenever I feel major shifts taking place in my life, which shifts can range from a change in seasons to following new creative pursuits. As social animals, it is natural to worry how changes in our lives and, by extension, our creativity will be perceived by others, and so it is easy to lose focus on the real meat of the matter, which is this:
We create. I create. This is where the heart of it is.
I can panic about who is looking and why they are looking and what they think of what they are looking at, but the fact is that I just love making stuff, be it out of words or images or bits of code, and it is the love that I pour into the things I create that allows me to move through this life with joy and direction.
This ain't no lunch counter. You are not customers, and I am no short order cook.
I share what I love to create with those who choose to share it with me. This is where the heart of it is.
PS. This entry is a lesson learned: when this so-called writer's block strikes, start writing. I had no idea that I would sort out my head like this when I pasted in a picture of my french press up there.
PPS. I started an iPhoneography weblog to celebrate my replacement of my stolen iPhone 3G with an iPhone 4. I'm in deep like with my tech these days.


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Because Doodle Palace's You've Got Gmail image is one of their most popular, they decided for this week's release to create a similar image.. The new Special Delivery image has a little baby being delivered by this cute giraffe. The stork must have been on vacation.
The layout for this card came from CPS164; although for my sample I rotated the sketch. I also took on one of the the latest challenges at 365 Cards - Day 57. You were to use the provided ad (see below) as inspiration for your card. The picket fence in the image reminded me of the white crib rails and I paper-pieced the baby bundle, like the blankets hanging over the crib in the ad.
I finished off the card by wrapping some white twine around the bottom of the image mat, adding the layered buttons and sentiment.
To see what the rest of the Doodle Palace Princesses created with this image, make sure to visit this post on the Doodle Palace blog.
Challenges used for this card...
Card Positioning Systems - CPS164
365 Cards - Day 57 Ad Inspiration
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Why spend millions of dollars to build a new grocery store if you're not going to install some of those self checkout machines? I love those things when I'm in a hurry and only need to buy a handful of items.
It's annoying standing behind people in line at the store who still write checks. Please upgrade to a debit card!
I'm still amazed that people I haven't communicated with for a decade or more manage to find me on Facebook. What on earth makes them decide to look me up?
It's been nice to have about a month off from personal writing. I'm actually making a dent in the pile of books on my nightstand.
If I could be a fictional character, I'd be Jack Reacher. Joe Pike is a close second.
Best books read so far this year: Sea Changes by Gail Graham and LA Requiem by Robert Crais. I'll probably add Nothing to Lose by Lee Child once I finish it.
I'm struggling to come up with a title for my just completed novel. Maybe as the edits come back from my editor it will spark an idea.
I bet Twitter's has outlived its usefulness by this time next year.
The city of Ogden is Utah's reality check.
I always enjoy reading Mark Cuban's blog. His honesty is refreshing. Now if only those Mavericks of his could win an NBA title.
The older I get, the more annoyed I am with sports "reporting." It's not so much reporting as it pointless speculation.
Money in and of itself may not be evil, but it sure is interesting to see what it does to people.
It's also interesting to watch how a modicum of success can lead to wild jealously in others – even close friends.
If it wasn't so dark and cold in the winter, I wouldn't mind living in Alaska.
I still enjoy running with Marathon Girl when the chance arises. I just wish it would happen more often.


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Sterling Retreats on Soft UK Wage Growth Data
The pound retreated on Wednesday, pulling back from one-year highs against the dollar after the latest UK employment report showed that wage growth remained sluggish, adding to fears over a squeeze on living standards.
GBP/USD was trading at 1.3273 by 05:13 AM ET (09:13 GMT), down from around 1.3329 earlier.
The UK unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in the three months to July, from 4.4% a month ago, the Office for National Statistics reported. It was the lowest since 1975.
The number of people in work rose to a record high of 32.136 million, but wage growth was weaker than expected.
Average weekly earnings rose by just 2.1% from a year earlier. Economists had forecast a rise of 2.3%.
Excluding bonuses, wage growth was also 2.1%, against expectations of a 2.2% rise.
The report came a day after data showing the annual rate of inflation in the UK jumped to 2.9% in August, its joint highest in five years.
With inflation outstripping pay growth the squeeze on the cost of living is getting worse, which will likely deter the Bank of England from raising interest rates.
The BoE is to hold its next policy meeting on Thursday.
Sterling also gave up gains against the euro, with EUR/GBP climbing 0.19% to 0.9025, pulling away from the one-and-a-half month low of 0.8983 hit earlier in the day


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Our most precious resource is time. How can we manage it better?
By Bob Weir, October 22, 2016
The most valuable and precious thing you have and can give to another person is your time. Yet many small business owners struggle to manage this precious resource. So consider this critical statement in managing your time.....
Successful time management is about prioritisation. The most important priorities are those that deliver on your goals and the purpose that your business is there to fulfil (the reason it exists). These priorities may not be those urgent tasks that swamp you every day. You need to consider both the short-term urgent priorities AND also the longer-term important priorities.
Once you have an idea of these priorities consider the following list. What resonates most for you?
- Devote time working ON the business. It is one of the most overused cliché's for small business owners yet very few actually do it and it is critical.
- Personal wellbeing rules. If you have decided to include a few rules to improve your wellbeing, like exercise, time with family and friends, make them a high priority.
- Be decisive. It is better to make a decision based on the best available information you have than to wait until everything is clear and the opportunity is lost.
- Don't procrastinate. Procrastinating chews up huge amounts of time, increases your stress, and will affect your business. Identify when you are doing it. If it is an unpleasant task that you are avoiding, then it will only be there tomorrow and be even less attractive!
- Avoid interruptions. If you need to get important tasks done without interruptions, then dedicate time to complete them away from the distractions.
- Avoid multi-tasking. We often hear people boast about being good multi-taskers. Avoid multi-tasking. There is no prize for doing a lot of tasks poorly rather than one task really well.
- Set deadlines and stick to them. Learn to set deadlines for tasks and then finish them. Sometimes simply finishing a task, irrespective of its impact, is a reward in itself.
- Manage your emails. Emails are one of the easiest methods of communicating in business but can be overwhelming. Take action on each email. Delete them if they add no value. Act on them immediately, whenever you can. Be brief. People don't like long emails so no point writing long emails that won't be read.
- Write things down. Some people have a gift in committing things to memory and then recalling them. Unfortunately most of us don't, especially if we are experiencing overload. So write those important and urgent things down so you remember them. This could become your to-do list.
- Use a calendar or weekly planner. This is important for you and any members of your small team. Calendars can be easily shared so everyone can assess what everyone is doing.
- Be punctual and expect punctuality. If you are sloppy getting to appointments it will tell all those around you that time and discipline is not important to you.
- Social media. Differentiate what is important time being spent on Facebook or LinkedIn for the business versus the time spent on entertaining gossip – and, therefore, a waste of time.
- Network versus social catch-ups. Networking brings more customers or strengthens partnerships and is important. Likewise, a social catch up may be an important rule for your wellbeing. Know the difference and make sure your networking is helping your business, not wasting your time.
- Control the controllable. It is important to stay informed on what is happening in the outside world. However, don't get hung up on external world issues that you cannot control or even influence.
- Build routine and habits. The more you get into habits like those above, the easier they will become. The routine and habits on the little things free you up for the important, innovative, and even fun things.
- Be responsible. Be disciplined. Once you commit to any or all of the above points, be responsible. and stick with them. If you consider the great performers in any field, it's their attention to detail and discipline over the long term that helped them achieve their success.
Hope this triggers a few ideas!!!


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Seizing Opportunities in Blockchain & Digital Currency Revolution: A handbook for Enthusiasts, is the most comprehensive, non-technical companion for the Blockchain/ Virtual Currency enthusiast. Its is one of the most simplified text on the the subject of Blockchain, Virtual Currency, and their associated technology, a friendly Swiss army knife in your arsenal as you navigate the uncertain world of Digital currencies.
Chimezie Chuta is a graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, a Technology Innovator, Integrated IT support professional, prolific Drupal Web Application Developer with versed experiences in 3D Printing, UAVs, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency initiatives. An MOOC- (pre-MSc.) Blockchain & Digital Currency certificate recipient from the University of Nicosia, Cyprus; the first university in the world to initiate the award of degrees on Digital Currency. Courses are taught by renowned Bitcoin experts; Andreas Antonopoulos, Antonis Polemitis and others. The hash of the index file of the MOOC-7 certificate, was included in this Bitcoin transaction, verifiable on any Bitcoin blockchain; https://www.smartbit.com.au/tx/d767782c0708f3e8285be1de9aa715242610e47976924c810a022cccaa7e8d46. The Certificate itself is here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/9d80e4246ce4ce7b4b4dc92e8/files/3dca687c-0.... Full MSc is ongoing, curtesy of the University Scholarship!
Talking about Cryptocurrency and Blockchain developments is like trying to take a picture of a running cheetah. The space is moving at breakneck speed. Any attempt to pin or pen it down, results in blurry images. Regardless, it's imperative that we make efforts to educate as many people as possible on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency topics, knowing the dangers of ignorance.
Blockchain is a 22nd century technology that fell by chance into the early 21st century. It's painfully obvious that we're not ready for it yet.
But it's here.
This book will explain all the bolts and nuts of this revolution and inspire your to take positive action and seize the opportunities to your advantage.
That is my main purpose.
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TV shows. Almost everyone on the planet has watched a tv show at least a million times in their lives. But there are two kinds of tv shows, really – ones that you loved and one you don't connect with much, so you either avoid them, or meh' it out.
But if you're a 90s person, you've probably told the world how you wished the 90s were back because they were awesome, right? We agree too! Here are 15 best TV shows from the 90s that'll make you nostalgic!
1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
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Prior to Buffy,nobody had really dared to blend horror and comedy elements in a special waythat was accepted and loved by the youth. Buffy fought the darkest evils likevampires and demons, while attending school on a Hellmouth.
It's full of teenschool comedy that is so adored by its geeky audience. Another reason why thisshow instantly became a hit is because the hero in this series is actually awoman! It's empowering and the characters are so compelling thatvampire-slaying actually became cool.


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2017 Canadian Financial Snapshot
$17.2 million raised for Movember 2017 in Canada.
67.6% of funds raised allocated to men's health projects.
In 2017, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas from across Canada helped us raise $17.2 million for Movember.
These donations allow us to raise awareness, invest in vital men's health initiatives and run Movember each year. We want to help men live happier, healthier and longer lives. We do this by investing in the following critical areas: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
We distribute funds to a broad range of men's health project and to trusted men's health partners.
In Canada Canada we have a large number of project partners, including Prostate Cancer Canada. These partners, along with Movember managed men's health projects, ensure that donations support a broad range of innovative, world-class initiatives.
All funds distributed to our men's health partners are restricted to use in Movember approved projects only.The work we fund
We keep costs down so donations go where they're needed most.
In 2017 our Canadian fundraising and administrative costs totalled just 26.7%, with 5.7% retained for investment in future campaigns.
In other words, 67.6% of all Canadian funds raised have been devoted to helping men live happier, healthier and longer lives.
Costs that fall under fundraising and admin include:
- Credit card processing fees
- Systems development and technology to process donations securely
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On Friday, Oct. 21, Sister Bar located in downtown Albuquerque held a party in honor of the release of the city's new marijuana-related magazine called The Chronicle.
The topics in the magazine cover the questions of the legality of marijuana, political issues, strain reviews, and the use of cannabis for medical needs. The publication of The Chronicle celebrated the premier issue with directors, writers, and friends.
The Chronicle is the brainchild of the founder of the magazine, John Delgado, and the magazine's editor-in-chief, Jen Montano. They both had a passion for creating such type of publication, but before they met each other, none of them was ready to do it. However, it happened so that two great minds with similar ideas met and created The Chronicle.
According to Montano, The Chronicle is not the first marijuana magazine in the state, though it is going to become the first magazine that is centered around cannabis culture, politics, and arts. The magazine will contain information about marijuana regulations and laws that exist not only in Albuquerque but also in New Mexico in general. The creators are sure that their magazine will give answers to really important questions Americans have. Besides, The Chronicle is also regarded as a tool for bringing awareness to the medical marijuana movement in New Mexico.
Montano and Delgado say that the hardest thing in completing their project was letting people know about its existence. Both creators are proud of The Chronicle and feel extremely satisfied that they managed to finish what they had started.
The creators are convinced that The Chronicle is something has been coming for a long time, and now when you can see and touch a physical copy of the magazine, it is an unreal experience.
As for the future of The Chronicle, Montano and Delgado are looking for excited contributors as well as writers who are seeking to share new ideas but do not mind being edited.
Delgado sees the magazine as an opportunity for the advocates and writers to express their ideas concerning marijuana and other related issues.
The publication is free, so everyone can suggest ideas that have not been realized yet.


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Jim Harnwell is the editor of Australia's premier fishing magazine Fishing World, and a top bloke too. When not busy running the magazine, Jim is most happy out chasing the fish. Australia is a place I would love to fish to one day, so I thought who better to ask to fill us in, as the choice of fishing in Australia is overwhelming. So here is Jim with his own favorite styles of fishing out there….
Me: What were your first fishing memories?
JH: I grew up on the south coast of NSW and spent a lot of time at a place called Jervis Bay. In fact, that's where I live with my family now. As a little kid I distinctly remember catching a bream and a blackfish (two very common estuary species) off the main wharf at the bay.
Me: What kind of fishing do you enjoy most?
JH: I enjoy all forms of fishing. I'm equally happy fly casting for trout or trolling for marlin. In terms of accessibility, I enjoy lure fishing for species such as bream, bass, flathead and estuary perch and also like offshore fishing with bait and lures for snapper and kingfish.
Me: What has been your favourite catch over the years?
JH: I really like gamefishing. This past season we have enjoyed a great run of marlin and dolphinfish (mahi-mahi). It's hard not to get a thrill when you see four or five lit-up striped marlin zipping around behind the boat as they try to crash tackle your bait or lure. Other than that, my favourite catch is the next one.
Me: What would you rate as a top boat fishing experience in Australia?
JH: Goose Creek on Melville Island in the Northern Territory is a pretty amazing place to spend a day fishing. You head up from the saltwater reaches through the mangroves and up into the freshwater. The banks are lined with pandanus, tea trees and palms; buffalo feed out on the floodplains and crocs sun themselves on the mudbanks. I've had days catching of 100+ barramundi in Goose Creek. Heading out to the contental shelf off Jervis Bay is always fun. It's a fair run (15-20 miles out to sea) but in the right conditions you can expect marlin, tuna, sharks and dolphinfish. You often see whales, dolphins and even sunfish. Canoing down one of our inland rivers in search of prized native fish like Murray cod and yellowbelly is pretty cool as well. It's relaxed fishing and you camp on the river bank. Great fun.
Me: What would you consider your favorite shore fishing experience in Australia?
JH: We have some really great trout fishing in Tasmania, Victoria and southern NSW. I enjoy walking the banks of a big lake like Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains polaroiding for brown trout. It's challenging fishing but very rewarding. Walking up the banks of a crystal clear bush creek casting lures for Aussie bass is pretty neat as well – you often see platypus, goannas and the odd snake and the bass fight hard in the skinny water. Beach fishing for Australian salmon, tailor, jewfish, bream and whiting is fantastic fun, especially in summer.
Me: If you were flying out from Ireland for three weeks fishing, where would you go and what time of year?
JH: I probably wouldn't fly out from Ireland – I'd rather fly there! I'd love to do some salmon fishing and also chase sea bass, which I understand are on offer in your country. I'm not so keen on the European "coarse" fishing – but the salmon, sea run trout and sea bass sound pretty cool. Not sure if there are pike in Ireland but I caught some of them during a trip with Rapala to Finland a few years back and they were pretty cool fish. And there's all that lovely Irish Guinness as well … One day I'll get to Ireland and do all of the above.
Me: What fishing trip do you remember most fondly?
JH: A recent camping/kayaking trip to a small estuary system a few hours down the coast was particularly enjoyable. I took a good mate down there. We had perfect weather and the fishing was red hot. We caught (and released) 110 bream. All on lures, mostly surface lures.
Me: What's the shark fishing like out there?
JH: Plenty of sharks over here. I don't chase them much but enjoy catching makos during winter. Big whaler sharks are a common bycatch when livebaiting for marlin and there are plenty of smaller whalers and hammerheads to have some fun with on light tackle. Serious shark anglers chase big tigers – but that has never appealed to me. Makos are pretty cool though – they go hard and their jumps are spectacular.
Me: When not fishing what do you enjoy doing?
JH: I spend a fair bit of time fishing but when I'm not I enjoy a bit of hunting (wild goats, foxes, wild pigs etc), camping and bushwalking.
Me: What are your own plans for 2014?
JH: I'll be doing a few road trips north and south targeting snapper and kingfish plus probably head to the trout lakes in winter and up north to chase a few barra. There's plenty of good fishing near my home so I don't necessarily need to go that far.
Me: Well thanks for talking to us Jim, I hope to see you over here one day and we will make it over one day thanks a million….
JH: No problem mate anytime….


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I will be using abinit 8.0.8 with etsf-io libraries and use e2y, that should be alright for the time being.
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the new interface between abinit and yambo (based on the WFK files) has been coded and imported in the main branch of the development version.
This means that it is not yet available as a GPL release unfortunately, but it will be part of the next yambo release.
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University Counseling in the International School (2-Day Offering) - CTC 103b
Is your school doing all it can to fulfill its promise?
Virtually every international school, through the school's mission, holds the promise of a university education for every student. Parents often select an international school over other systems based on their perception that they will be providing their children with a significantly increased opportunity to both have access to and succeed at highly competitive universities worldwide.
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15 million Americans have food allergies, and these numbers continue to rise. Restaurants ignore this issue at their own peril and that of their customers. In my experience, the vast majority of people in the hospitality industry do care about helping their guests have an enjoyable experience. Landing a guest in the hospital is not their goal. But without a specific protocols and training to handle food-allergic diners, restaurants run the risk of doing just that. Front of the house, kitchen staff, servers, food runners, bar staff -- all must understand the nature of food allergies and intolerances, where hidden dangers lie, and how to avoid sickening a guest or worse. I advise restaurants on avoidance of these risks, share resources and offer techniques specifically to prevent sickening a guest or sending them into anaphylactic shock.
- Did you know: there's now a Yelp like site specificially for Food Allergies? Allergy Eats will catalog diners' experience eating out.
A Recent Example
Just this past weekend, I dined out at a prominent Boston restaurant. After informing the server of my food allergies, I enlisted her help in choosing from among three dishes that I thought could most easily accommodate my allergies. We selected the tuna salad Niçoise. As she indicated the deviled egg contained dairy, I asked if a simple boiled egg could be substituted. "No problem."
When the dish was delivered to the table, it was by a food runner, not the server. The food runner had no idea of my allergy. When I asked that he take it back and tried to explain that the dish must be replaced, not simply remove the egg due to cross contact on the plate, he was confused.
She came over and said "I put it on the ticket." So possibly she forgot. Possibly no one noticed. Obviously, no one was tracking that order was free of noted allergens. This leads me to believe any number of cross-contact issues are probably occuring and no one has trained the staff in protocol to safely serve FA (food allergic) diners.
Did I have confidence that the egg was not simply switched out? Not really. At least three things could have been done to ensure this did not end badly. This restaurant is clearly in need of FA training. Had this been a more hidden error, say an ingredient in a dressing, we could have had a serious crisis on hand.
In other restaurants, I've also had:
- "dairy-free" tacos come out drizzled with sour cream;
- a "dairy-free" dessert that contained dairy (even after much discussion, prior notice and last minute confirmation by the chef, AT THE TABLE)-- the chef saying "oh you might want to avoid that, it has a little dairy".
- I've been told fries are okay, until I ask if anything that's buttermilk battered gets fried in the same oil;
- I've had a server clarify with the chef that the rolls contain no dairy then add "the chef says just go easy on the butter." etc., etc.
Advice for Restaurants
Lose one guest, lose a group of sales. Get it right and reap the benefits of customer loyalty and increased sales. Conversely, consider the cost of killing a guest.
In one study:
- 25% of restaurant staff polled said that food allergic diners could safely eat a small amount of the trigger food.
- 33% thought frying would destroy the allergens.
These are potentially lethal mistakes.
Is your restaurant prepared?
I offer a one hour training designed to fit into a normal pre-meal staff meeting.
In it we cover:
- hidden allergens,
- allergies versus intolerance,
- myths about food allergies,
- basics of cross-contact,
- best practices.
Learn how to:
- minimize risks in serving an increasingly allergic dining public,
- get a valuable resource guide, and
- discover simple steps you can take to address this growing issue.
As a food writer, consultant and trainer who developed food allergies late in life, I'm dedicated to educating restaurant staff on the basics of food allergies and how to avoid serious and potentially lethal mistakes.
- Contact Me today to receive your Risk Assessment Checklist and to talk about scheduling a training for your staff.
Tips for FA Diners
To learn more about dining out with food allergies including tips for diners, and to read a list of hidden allergens, see my Washington Post article: Food Allergy Sufferers Negotiate Minefields.
- When possible, phone ahead to alert the restaurant.
- Go off hours.
- Check the menu online first to familiarize yourself with ingredients.
Here are more tips for diners.
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This is Food Allergy Awareness Week - drop a comment to share your experiences dining out with food allergies, or write to me if you'd like help training your staff.


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Sunday, January 25, 2009
2004 Chateau St. Thomas
The 2004 Chateau St. Thomas starts with leathery, black earth and ripe, dark cherries (rather characteristic for the Lebanese wines I have tasted), but remained closed for some time. A healthy dose of oxygen liberated some additional aromas later that evening: gamey meat, violets and fresh cut wild flowers, some compote and pencil shavings - very compelling. Heavy on the palate at first, very dense dark fruit with nice, green tannins and very long finish that hints at further development (but drinking well now). One sentence? Kinda like someone poured a ripe vintage Northern Rhone into my Bordeaux. Those "medals" adorning the bottle seem well-deserved -very impressive, thanks Fadi.
cork. 14% alcohol
Score: 17/20
Price: C$24.20 (SAQ)
Endnote: my wife has a four point rating system for wine:
(1) "Oh, I don't like this"
(2) No comment
(3) "Yes" (when prompted "do you like this?"), and
(4) "Oooooh, I LIKE this..." (unprompted)
Based on this we have a four-pointer tonight.
10 comments:
- Barry said...
How does she rate her husband?..and don't tell me 5 points!!
- January 28, 2009 10:28 AM
- Joe said...
It depends on how much wine I have had ;)
- January 28, 2009 10:30 PM
Hi Joe...I am glad that you liked the ch St-thomas, which for the price, I'd consider it a value wine.
BTW, if you're interested, the yearly California wine fair organized by the heart & stroke foundation of Qc is nearing (April 2nd @ the Queen Elisabeth, Le Grand Salon). Tickets are on sale now (100$, includes a generous food buffet & open wine tasting):
I went to this tasting last year and found to be well organized. This yr, there will be 375 wines from 90 Cali producers.
- January 30, 2009 11:56 PM
- Joe said...
Thanks for pointing me this way Fadi - when I have time I am going back for more. Thank you for the link to the H&S fundraiser - will try to go this year!
- February 04, 2009 5:32 PM
- Vino Vangelist said...
That is a super shot of the bottle of red in the snow.
- February 27, 2009 6:47 AM
- Joe said...
Thanks for your comments, Vino Vangelist.
- February 28, 2009 11:25 PM
Hi Joe,
I've tried recently their 2nd wine: Clos St-Thomas Les Emirs 2005 (16.20$, SAQ) and found it also impressive for the price!! Nice bouquet, intense red fruit, hints of vanilla, with firm but approachable tannins. This an interesting blend of Cab Sauv, Syrah, and Grenache that was kept a while in oak barrels (rare at this price). It'd be interesting to sneak this bottle to some blind tasting of some more expensive wines. Decant. Happy holidays.
- December 06, 2009 4:01 PM
- Joe said...
Thanks for the tip Fadi - I don't see it at my favourite downtown SAQs, so I may have to drive around and look for this. I will let you know if I find it, cheers! Happy Holidays to you as well.
- December 12, 2009 11:48 PM
Hi Joe. The SAQ selection at 440, boul. De Maisonneuve Ouest still has few left (Code SAQ : 00927822). While there check out also Ch. Kefraya vallee du Bekaa 2003 (Code SAQ : 00964536; 26$)..Very very interesting blend of five vines: Cabernet-Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Grenache. This is also their 2nd wine. You had previously reviewed their top one (Comte de M). Cheers
- December 14, 2009 11:48 PM
- Joe said...
thanks Fadi, these tips are always appreciated!
- December 27, 2009 10:58 PM


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Best way to seal a shower cubicle
Whether you have a shower tray, a shower cubicle, or a shower enclosure, the principle of sealing them is the same.
If you are resealing a shower tray only, then obviously you are only sealing the shower tray itself, whereas with a shower cubicle or a shower enclosure you are probably resealing the shower tray as well as the shower cubicle / enclosure with silicone sealant.
Sealing a shower cubicle or shower enclosure is not difficult, read more below.
Manufacturer's instructions re sealing a shower cubicle
We'll assume that you are sealing a new installation for a shower cubicle or an enclosure, or if not, that you have completely removed all of the old silicone sealant. Before the shower cubicle, or enclosure are assembled, you should first of all seal all the way round the shower tray with a proprietary brand of silicone sealant from edge to edge. You are now ready to assemble the cubicle, or shower enclosure according to the manufacturer's fitting instructions. The main reasons that a shower cubicle, or shower enclosures leak, is because they are often fitted before the shower tray has been sealed, and this means that water can get down behind the channels that are used to secure the shower enclosure, or shower cubicle to the wall tiles. Evidence that it has been fitted incorrectly, will be water escaping from the outside corners onto the floor, or damp patches on the adjoining wall or the ceiling below.
Where to seal a shower cubicle or shower enclosure.
Where should you seal a shower cubicle? – normally you may require a bead of silicone up the length of the channel that is fitted to wall – you do not want to apply alot of sealant to the shower cubicle / enclosure wall channels, as you may require to disassemble it at some point in the future, and if it's completely stuck the full width of the channel then removing it will be very difficult.
The shower enclosure / cubicle are now fixed to the wall, you now require to seal it, normally on the outside only, along the base, and up the vertical surfaces. Many people apply the silicone sealant to the inside – this is wrong for two reasons: 1) it means that the silicone sealant is constantly subjected to moisture that causes it to go black with mould – if it is applied to the outside, then this scenario does not apply, and your silicone sealant should remain mould free for a prolonged period;
and 2) a shower tray and the shower cubicle, or shower enclosure are generally designed to allow the water to drain back into the shower and away down the plug hole. By sealing the inside you are preventing this from happening, allowing water to be trapped causing leaks out of parts of the shower cubicle or enclosure.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions to the letter for sealing a shower cubicle, and if you do that then you are unlikely to have issues, provided that the silicone sealant has been applied correctly. Wrongly applied silicone sealant may lead to leaks that cannot be seen by the naked eye, meaning that the escaping water is causing damage like wet rot etc.
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Welcome to the weekend and Podcast #131! Today I'm joined by not one but two of my daughters, my Podcasting partner Jackie (daughter #2) and special guest Jennifer (daughter #1). And when it comes to topics, we travel from one to another, all over the map! Here's a sample:
- The rising sense of panic over the coming winter because of such a cool summer. (After last years devastating winter!)
- I tell the story of an American woman on a trip to China who went back to her hotel room and found a man from the Chinese government going through the computer in her room.
- Why the secret service doesn't like to cover Joe Biden.
- The reason that Jennifer and Jackie had "unusual" births.
- My experience with "Shingles" (not the roofing kind!)
- A Purtan family story involving a piece of medical equipment and Sheena Easton's song "Morning Train".
- Some stories about my Dad and his love of singing and dancing.
- The (in my opinion) great movie "Baby Boom" and the strange way that Comcast rates the movies they show on cable.
- The one Movie that Jackie will NOT watch and what the "flying monkeys" are really chanting in that film.
- Plus the time in everyone's life when they "peak"...and which one of the three of us doesn't feel we've hit that point yet.
So set your GPS for "anywhere and everywhere" and join us for a verbal "road trip" in Podcast #131. (37:17)
Have a great weekend and I'll see you back here Monday with my regular blog!


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It's no secret that mortgage rates have been rising and, most likely, will keep going up in 2017. At its last meeting of 2016, the Federal Reserve projected three interest rate increases throughout the new year. So what does this mean for purchasing your first home? Will the rising cost of getting a mortgage keep first-time buyers from making the leap from a rental to a purchase in 2017?
Impact of Rising Interest Rates
"The recent increase in interest rates could have an impact on the number of people looking to purchase a home," said Bill Banfield, vice president of Capital Markets at Quicken Loans. "Initial readings from the November Pending Home Sales Index showed a 2.5% monthly drop in sales with only a lack of inventory and higher interest rates to blame. For example, if a buyer were looking to finance $200,000 to acquire a home, a .5% increase in the 30-year mortgage rate (from 4% to 4.5%) would increase the payment by $58.54 to $1,013.37 before taxes and insurance."
However, interest rates are not the primary influencer when it comes to first-time home buyer trends. According to Banfield, "The more critical factors will be job growth, wages and the chronic lack of supply of homes available for sale." For example, there are only so many small starter homes on the market for first-time home buyers. "The lack of inventory does not seem to be an issue that will go away anytime soon," he added.
Limited options, rather than rising rates, could deter buyers from hunting for their first home in 2017. Yet, for many renters, becoming a first-time home buyer could be the best resolution for the new year. "Quality of life, the desire for more elbow room and expanding families all point to life choices that can make owning a home a better choice for some people," reminded Banfield.
Buying a Home Beats Renting in 2017
While the cost of buying a home has gone up for house hunters in 2017, for many people, purchasing a house could still be a better deal than paying rent. If you can afford a 20% down payment, and you move every seven years, buying a home is 37.7% cheaper than renting. If you have less than 20% to put down, you'll have to pay for mortgage insurance, but buying still makes sense in a lot of cases.
Not only could your monthly mortgage payments be less than your current rent, but also you will see a return on the amount that you pay. With a mortgage, homeowners gain equity when they make their monthly mortgage payments. The more money you invest in paying off your mortgage, the more equity you gain in your home. While rent may only gain you a happy landlord, mortgage payments can earn you equity every month. So over time, you can translate your equity, or owned value of your home, into cash with a cash-out refinance. A cash-out refinance converts your home equity into cold hard cash that you can use to further boost your home's value with improvement projects or for anything else in your budget!
If you make the switch from renter to homeowner, you could also see some real returns on the extra savings if you deposit the savings difference into a savings account that accrues interest. Rising interest rates means your savings account could earn you more, which could partially offset rising mortgage costs. Despite the recent rise, overall mortgage rates are still fairly low, while the appraised values of homes have been on the rise for the past several years. If this trend continues, the home you buy today could earn you more when the time comes to sell or take cash out in the future.
If you're a first-time home buyer, 2017 is a great year to find your perfect home. Don't let an increase in interest rates keep you from making a sound investment to build equity into your future. Talk to a Home Loan Expert to start your mortgage today!
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Daisy Ducati and Arabelle Raphael perform some radical self-care.
Exhausted from fulfilling other people's fantasies, Arabelle Raphael and Daisy Ducati come to the Crash Pad to kick off their shoes and rest. Sex workers have desires of their own, however, and these two long to fuck someone pretty on their own terms… soon Daisy is riding high on Arabelle's face, and tension-melting orgasms are had by all.
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