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My sister just left to go back home, meaning I have been pretty sad the last 24 hours but I also have a lot more to get everything written down… and with that being said, on to Thailand!
Day 2.
We slept in. It was glorious to be able to get some extra sleep, even if our hotel neighbors were squeaking around at 6 AM. We later found out this was because the couple next door had two otherwise adorable little children who wore squeak shoes wherever they went. Unfortunately, sleeping in meant we missed breakfast so we decided to go out and hunt some down. As we made our way down to the lobby, we decided we should find the hotel's travel agent first to book some excursions.
There was a little room off to the side of the reception desk in which a pamphlet case was spilling over with adventure. We entered only to find it empty but started sifting through the pamphlets anyways to see what looked interesting. Just as we were pulling a few out to look at a kindly little old man popped in to help us. He happy to answer all of our questions and make suggestions in regards to any kind of adventure we wanted.
Seeing how we had slept half the day away we decided to book our first "real" adventure for the following day: Jungle Kayaking! I think I may have been more excited about this one than Riley was – I didn't realize she goes kayaking pretty often back home. We also booked zip-lining for Tuesday before I realized we didn't really have any plans for the day. So, we randomly picked the Chiang Mai night safari – we mainly wanted to book this one because of their advertisement for a Giraffe Restaurant – for 6 PM the same day. After paying we headed out to find breakfast… at noon.
It wasn't very hot in Chiang Mai this time of year, warm enough we could easily get away with skirts and dresses during the day, but I needed to carry around a sweater most of the time just in case. That being said, our walk around the city looking for breakfast was quite enjoyable even if we were both a bit hangry. It took about 45 minutes to find a place serving breakfast at noon, but we somehow managed to do it.
My sister looks cute as ever. I just look hungry.
Both of us starving, we quickly set about to ordering coffees and food. The restaurant was just on the outskirts of the Old City area so we had a view of the river moat that surrounds it which ultimately meant that we had a great view of the city's traffic.
Breakfast arrived, and the iced coffee was a much needed and welcome aid to the day. This is the part of the trip where I find out my sister doesn't like eggs… days after I'd been excitedly ordering her all my favorite Chinese egg dishes to eat. Breakfast was some kind of sausage (I'm not a fan of sausage in Asia), chewy bacon, delicious hash browns and those runny eggs. I used to gag at the site of runny eggs, but now I really love them with toast.
My sister still gags at runny eggs.
Breakfast finished we slowly walked back towards the hotel via a back street. We took our time and Riley was able to get some pretty cool pictures of some temples and the randomness that is the Thai streets along the way.
I have to add a couple small detail shots here, their lanterns were beautiful as were their adorably printed kitten scarves.
Once back at the hotel we decided to try to find a mall to get Riley some close-toed shoes for our excursions. The mall was pretty much just a regular mall, except in the basement floor there was an food market in which vendors were selling fruits, veggies, and all sorts of street food-esque wares. We walked around this area a bit, but left the mall soon after finding Riley a decent pair of cheap shoes to wear. Malls are malls pretty much everywhere you go and we had a night safari to get back for!
We went back and rested and snacked for a little while before heading back down to the lobby to meet up for the safari. Whenever you sign up for an excursion in Chiang Mai, the company sends a van to pick you and others from various hotels up to shuttle you there. We were the first ones in the shuttle which seems great, first choice of seats, but on the way back you realize you have to wait for everyone else to get dropped off as you desperately need a get to back to use the bathroom.
It took about an hour or so to collect everyone and get to the safari venue. Thailand really knows how to put on a show, the whole place was lit in all different colors and ways. It's almost just as exciting just to go for all the decor.
We were rushed in to the first show of the evening which mostly featured a bunch of big cats (tigers, pumas, etc.) quite lazily preforming their tricks for slabs of meat. The show lasted about 10-15 minutes before we were ushered out and on to the actual night safari.
We were seated 4 to a row in an open air shuttle (this is where I realize I've forgotten my sweater, it was quite chilly that night) and were lucky enough to have been seated on the side which most of the animals were chilling. This first round of the safari mainly featured herbivores with a scattering of carnivores. I do have to say, the animals did all seem to look pretty thin. There were several places in which the shuttle would stop and staff would come up to sell you veggies for 30 Baht ($1) to feed the animals. I managed to get some for Riley and I just in time for the zebras and giraffes. I think this was was my favorite part of the whole safari.
The people in front of us getting a face full of giraffe, featuring Riley's hand.
The giraffes' heads were literally inches from our own as we fed them corn and carrots. Being so close to such magnificent creatures (and perhaps also thanks to Zoo Tycoon) reminded me of why I used to want to be a zoologist so badly.
After we left the shuttle we were left to watch a water show at the parks lake and then rushed on to the second night safari shuttle. This one mainly featured the big cats, and a really cute bunch of pigs that kept trying to jump on the shuttle to eat out of people's veggie baskets. I need to find the picture I took of the little guys.
We found our guide after leaving the safari shuttle only to find out we were being taken to see the final event of the evening. A ladyboy show. Riley and I couldn't help but chuckle to ourselves. We hadn't planned to go see any ladyboys, at least not intentionally and we certainly hadn't expected to see them as part of an animal night safari. Odd juxtaposition.
They danced in traditional Thai style… but it was hard not to focus on their faces and trying to make out if any of them were actually women. After they finished dancing, people kept rushing up to make their kids pose for pictures with them. At this point we realized it wasn't just us who couldn't stop staring at their faces. People would actually go up really close and scrutinize them. This particular set of ladyboys did have quite masculine faces and no truly noticeable feminine features so I'm not entirely sure they weren't just men in drag… but it is Thailand so we may never know.
I was absolutely freezing at this point and happy our guide was ready to rush us off one final time to our van. This is when we realized we had never gone to the Giraffe Cafe which was now closed. I thought it was going to be a main feature, but upon seeing it I think it wouldn't have quite lived up to what we were expecting anyways.
Now starving and cold we patiently waited for the ride back to be done so we could get ready for bed and the day ahead. Exhausted, we decided to order room service… oh, such a mistake. If your hotel lobby looks like a palace and your hotel room looks like an old 70s movie… best not to order room service.
We both ordered a delicious sounding burger. Yes, I know, a burger in Thailand, but to be fair I've had some of the best sandwiches I've ever had in Thailand and I'm not a fan of Thai food.
What we got was far from edible.
Although not beautiful, the picture looks decent enough… what it was made with, I do not know. My sister spit out her first bite. I tried to force it down but the burger tasted like cardboard (perhaps it too was from the 70s), and the fries had a chemically aftertaste. I felt awful, but we left our mostly untouched dishes on the room service tray and got… Burger King from across the street. Full and perhaps with a little burger guilt, we prepped for our early morning the next day and drifted off to sleep.
End of day 2.
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.............otherwise known as the Hastings Woodworkers Guild Annual Exhibition.
Yep - it's on again. A triptych of tumultuous, timbered transactions in October - our three day Show.
The lead-up to this event is months in the planning, and involves lots of community events in the weeks and days beforehand.
Apart from the advertising and the publicity, there are, of course the exhibits. Generally, these are the cumulation of a year's work since the last exhibition - but often there are special pieces made just for the show.
My humble contributions this year are two exhibition pieces - the finished Amish Jelly Cabinet ............................
........................... and my tenor ukulele.
In the sales section, I will have some washroom cosmetics and towel rails ..........
............ and some planter stands - tall and short.
I wish my son was home so we could exhibit his just finished verandah bench. On ya lad!
There will be the old tools stall - which includes show, swap and sell from among the members of the Club, as well as antiques and collectables. My old mate Ross, of Sunday Market fame, will be there - with bewildering bygones to bargain, barter or buy.
The show is looked forward to by all, and has in the past attracted around two thousand visitors to view our endeavours. Maybe this year we can break that number.
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ch ch chain, chain of fools
It took about ten visits to Chili's over the course of my thirteenth year before I realized that my life was not going to become the neverending party depicted in their TV commercials. That was a disappointment.
It didn't help any that I'd finally discovered that Chili's was not a unique and beautiful flower in the restaurant prairie, that there were a zillion of them dotting the plains and they were identical in a way no naturally-made flower could be. Before too long, the scales fell away from my eyes and I found myself hemmed in on all sides by leering, carnivorous seedlings all birthed from a few ovules - Bennigan's! Friday's! La Madeleine! Le Peep! They were all so cute and fun and their commercials promised me the social life I'd been longing for and it was all a big fat lie.
Every day a new deceiver revealed itself - the slick menu, the shiny sign, the uniformity of the uniforms, the silly ad copy on the tables, the standardize greetings, the manufactured kitsch. They didn't just want me to eat their food, they wanted me to assimilate. "Resistance is futile." they whispered under their climate-controlled breezes.
I don't know what life is like for your average thirteen year old. I hear that every one is miserable, anxious, and depressed and that every one is in a life or death struggle to create an identity separate from their parents and more aligned with their peers. Having grown up in Stepford (ie Plano), Texas, I wasn't as focused on separating from my parents as from nearly everyone and every thing that was within 15 feet of me. I was surrounded by, drowning in, buried under homogeneity, and the tonnage mounted higher with each passing day.
When I was really little, Plano was where we went to play soccer. It was mostly long stretches of blank, green plain crisscrossed by creeks and the thatch of trees that followed them. We'd play a game of soccer and then we'd eat either at the Feedbag or at a pizza place whose name I cannot remember. By the time I left home for college, most of those soccer fields had become parking lots and the chain-filled strip malls clinging to them.
You can make a hundred arguments in favor of chains and a hundred against. At college, far away from Plano, the arguments against chains came at me regularly - loss of local control, local economy, local color. The snob factor plays a role in these arguments also - chains are "low class," "mediocre quality," and "highly uninteresting." There are broader political, economic, and environmental implications to consider when evaluating the concept of chains.
But I don't really care about any of that crap.
For me, stepping into a chain of any kind is like stepping into an alternate universe. Or better yet, you find yourself in one bubble of a series along the wormholes that connect the Chain universe, completely separate from the space time continuum. It is true! The evidence is damning!!! They all look the same on the inside. They have exactly the same stuff! You're bound to meet people from Poughkeepsie or Branson or Indianapolis in a chain. Have you noticed that there are never clocks on the walls!?!
Think about that for a second. Hmmm? Hmmm? Yeah, mm hmm. Told ya.
Your personal identity gets stripped away inside a chain too. You have been reduced to row in a demographic chart. I used to babysit the kids of the VP of marketing for a big soda company. So confident was he of his department's research that he stocked his garage with sodas just for me without bothering to ask which I liked.
There are those who say that identity is a construct. That this feeling we have of separateness from others is an invention of our ego and that we are all part of one greater being. The universe is not made up of individuals leading their separate lives but of threads in a fabric so complex that we're connected to everybody and to God in ways that we cannot possibly fathom.
Which means that the inventors of chains are spiritual geniuses.
But I'd still rather buy local.


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In October 2011 I flew out to Shanghai to work there for 2 months.
I had a complete love hate relationship with it.
I loved the city, it was amazing to be somewhere with a completely different culture and be utterly submerged in it, to travel around China and see everything from the multi million pound lake houses to the shanty towns and factories.
I loved the nightlife, the food and the people I met there.
But unfortunately I didn't work as much as I'd hoped and when I did it wasn't good. The rates aren't as good as London, the conditions definitely aren't and there was an attitude towards us that if they'd hired us for the day they owned us and could treat us however they wanted.
It was a strange place, people would follow me taking my photo as if I were a celebrity, I got dragged down the street by my hair to a man asking if he could buy it, I'd have babies given to me for photographs. It was odd and if you didn't just laugh it off and learn go away in Chinese you wouldn't have left the house!
I felt the best way to explain was to show you some pictures of my time there.
Me and Jade dressed in our sailor bikinis for the 'modelling competition' | The view downwards from my apartment balcony | One of my 10 flights in 2 months, coming back from a show | Me and Jade at the pre modelling competition dinner | Me and Igor at the German Christmas Market | Legally blonde on set with the fat chiwawa | Me and the some of my fellow 'foreign models' out for coffee | I won most charming at the modelling competition | A night out at our favourite American sports bar | Me and Jade getting festive | My make up at 4am after finishing shooting for autocar magazine | At starbucks on our lunchbreak | The state of most toilets we encountered | Visiting a temple | Me and Encore our minder/translator | seriously glittery eyes after a show |
One of my editorials in Shangahi - Film characters themed - Black swan, Legally blonde, moulin rouge.
Editorial for Autocar Magazine
Shooting for Monsoon - 300 outfit changes in 1 day!
Although it was a crazy two months, I do miss it and to look back on it it was an incredible experience.


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Hi all,
Thank you all for your kind comments on my last ornament. They were highly appreciated!
I adored stitching the leprechaun ornament because it is colourfull (I just adore colours in a design - the more the better :-) and I'm longing for Spring/Summer!
Another great news is that I was given a Liebster Award by Emma. Thanks so much dear! You've brightened up my weekend :-)
11 facts about me:
1. I started stitching/crafting early. I think I was 7 or 8 years old when we learned at school and I've never stopped since then (I still have my first embroidered pouch)!
2. Blonde is my natural haircolour but that doesn't mean that I'm stupid (I can even laugh with all those jokes out there) :-)!
3. I'm most at my ease in "pants" and don't fancy skirts a lot. I can't even imagine to have lived before the 30's when they were forbidden to girls/ladies!
4. Don't you never, ever try to feed me intestines (liver, heart, lungs, kidneys etc ...)! Even when it's in a posh restaurant and supposed to be "chique"!
5. I love baking and cooking and often try something new - with different degrees of success.
6. I'm not often angry (it takes a lot before I explode but when it does ...).
7. What's that "stress"? I try to stay zen (try ;-).
8. I would've liked to learn to ride a motorcycle but my grandparents were against it (now I 've only got a "normal" driver's licence).
9. Shouldn't I've met my husband right after college I woul've lived abroad (USA I think) - "other" cultures always intrigued me.
10. I like orchids but somehow I can't make them reflower - hence I don't buy them anymore.
11. I don't smoke and never did!
One of the things you have to do is to pass this award 11 others who don't have 200 followers yet. Ouch, this is difficult because there are so many lovely and talented ladies in different craft areas :-)! So here it goes (and although you're not in this list ... I love you all):
1. Gio at Giovanna's Stitches (I don't know how many followers she has :-)
2. Theresa at Octoberlace's Stitching Notes
3. Anne at Tempus Fugit
4. Narita at The Twilight Thread
5. Nia at Caixinha di Pirlimpimpim (Little box of Pixie Dust :-)
6. Amy at Thread in Hand
7. Elza at Elza Borduur
8. Yvon at Jioya's World
9. Manuela from Manuela's Flowergarden
10. Françoise at Les Petites xxx et Cie
11. Tanya at Taniwa
Edited to add my questions for the Liebster blog winners :-)
1. What would be your favourite hobby if you wouldn't be stitching (cross stitch, quilting, ...) ?
2. How many craft project do you have on the go and what's your favourite (for the moment)?
3. Is there a craft you would like to try?
4. When did you start crafting and do you still have early proof :-)?
5. What do you love about blogging/internet?
6. What would be a perfect day for you?
7. What has been the longest/most far (?) trip you've made and where did you go?
8. Who's your role model
9. Cat or dog?
10. Your favourite colour?
You don't need to answer all the questions :-)
Another thing ... answer a couple of questions yourself. So here it goes:
1. Do you have a favourite craft? If so, what is it?
Easy peasy ... stitching of course!!! The most difficult thing is to chose which design (so many things so little time :-)
2. What is your favourite colour?
Without any hesitation ... red!
3. How many craft projects do you have on the go?
Blushing over here ... to many to even start mentionning. I'm a serial starter but not a great finisher :-)
4. Do you prefer a relaxing or an activity holiday?
Both ... I'm not a big "sporty" person (unfortunatelly) so I do everything at my own pace and rhythm. However, I'm not the type to stay a whole day in the sun at the brim of a swimming pool. I want to visit and discover things!
5. Is there a craft you haven't yet tried but would like to?
Knitting was on this list, but I took some courses recently (not an expert yet).
Another thing I would like to do is fimo (better known as polymer clay in english). I would love to make some Christmas/Easter figures and lovely necklaces with it - return to childhood memories when we used to play with plasticine :-)
6. Is there a piece of crafty advice that you whish you'd known when starting out?
Not really because I already had a good base at home (my mom, grandmother and great-grandmother always practiced some kind of craft = knitting, crocheting, lace making, embroidering etc.).
I'm also the type of girl who likes to read thouroughly about a craft before venturing out (if there isn't anyone in the neighbourhood that can show me).
So that's it for now!
Monday, March 4, 2013
Liebster Award
Geplaatst door Ann op 1:31 PM
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2 comments:
- ♥ Nia said...
Congrats on your award :) It's so fun to read a little more about you! thank you for sharing :D
And thank you for thinking of me too =) so sweet of you! but I do have more than 200 followers, I don't fit the rules ehehhe
Have a great day sweetie! I hope you're having better weather, here we are under rain, winter rain! =/
hugs to you!!
- March 7, 2013 at 12:02 PM
- ~Narita said...
Oh Ann! I only just saw that you gave me this award. Hmmmmmm Now I must do some homework. lol
I enjoyed reading more about you :)
- April 24, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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"Single task your relationship."
Annnnd we're back. It's the first week of July, and while we're due for a Slow Experiment, thanks to book tour commitments and a tight travel schedule, we've decided to keep walking that tilting-into-slow-living walk and take the pressure off. Instead, July will be a deep dive into relationships. Specifically, how we can bring slow to our relationships. Romantic, family and friendships old and new, each week we'll be exploring ways you can create deeper connections with the people around you.
After Episode 242 was released a few weeks ago, where Ben shared his story and we spoke some uncomfortable but important truths about the past seven years, we received so much feedback and a whole heap of relationship-oriented questions, we could see that this was another area of slow living (and just plain old regular-paced living too) that isn't spoken about enough. So let's do it, friends.
This week starts with some smooching and some loving and me using the term "hook-up culture" about 28 times (sorry) as we look at how to bring slow to our romantic relationships. Ben and I talk about our own relationship, and acknowledge up front that our experience of the dating scene is quite old-fashioned. In fact, I thank all the love gods that there was no swiping right back in the early 2000s when we first met.
However, we do talk about the fact that a lot of dating technology doesn't necessarily support people looking for a deeper, more meaningful connection and offer some suggestions for those of us who are looking to spark connection in other, non-Tindery ways.
We also talk about the importance of entering into relationships and getting to know people with a focus on intention over the endgame, and how presence and time helps to cement trust. The same principles apply to people already in a long-term relationships, and intention, turning up and building trust are where it's at. Perhaps not surprisingly, we also advocate to drop the distractions and be present with your partner, and truly believe that turning up is vital in building a solid, steady foundation.
In the spirit of Episode 242 we also bring up some of the challenges we've faced in our own relationship, talking through some of the biggest obstacles and lessons we've faced over the past 18 years (what? 18 years? Aren't I, like 25?) and finish up with a reminder that romance is constantly evolving.
We also invite you to be aware of your expectations in your relationships this week, and to explore finding joy and depth in the ordinary, everyday moments because in our experience, those ordinary, everyday moments are the bread and butter of a relationship. Finding joy in them means finding joy in every day.
Also: here's to more loving.
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We train on Thursdays.
The Cricket section at KSCC is an active and thriving section with a:
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The club has a thriving bowls community with many social, league and cup games taking place over the season.
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Watercolors are an amazing medium, in part because of the fluidity of the paint itself. The inherent characteristics of water (surface tension, etc) allow artists to do many things with watercolors that other mediums do not.
For example, in the video below Judy Morris demonstrates how to paint a perfectly smooth, incredibly even wash of color across her paper. She lets gravity do most of the work, and merely "guides" the color where she wants it to go. Take a look:
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What You Should Know About Animals This Year
What to Consider When Buying Dog Kennels There are countless of dog owners today who are looking for high-quality dog kennels, and if you are one of these individuals, then this article is for you. Every dog needs to have a good and comfortable home. Awesome dog owners out there should give his or her dog a beautiful and comfortable home. For pet owners who truly love their pet dogs, buying the best dog kennel out there is a must. Because of the advent of the Internet, it is now a lot easier to look and purchase dog kennels. And while it is true that it is easier to search for dog kennels today because of the Internet, you should still make sure that you think about some essential key points first prior to buying. There are a lot of stores or suppliers out there that sell different kinds and sizes of dog kennels, and because there are so many of them out there, finding the best one can be quite tricky. When looking for dog kennels, it is vital that you look for dog kennels that are made out of superior quality materials. It is wise that you check first whether or not the dog kennels are made out of good materials. It is also vital that you check the price of the dog kennel first before you make a purchase. Keep in mind that not all expensive dog kennels are made out of excellent quality materials. If you search carefully on the web, you should be able to find high-quality dog kennels at a very affordable price. You need to make sure that you only purchase durable dog kennels. Again, make sure that you consider the price before purchasing a dog kennel. Apart from check whether or not the dog kennel is durable, you should also make sure that you consider the size. Also, consider the size of your pet do. Of course, it is also necessary that you think about where you are going to put the dog kennel. It is a good idea that you think about whether you are buying an outdoor dog kennel or indoor dog kennels. It is very important that the dog kennel brings comfort to your dear pet.
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It is wise that you check the reputation of the manufacturer or the supplier of the dog kennel before you buy anything from them. You should be able to find websites or forums where other pet lovers discuss dog kennels or you ask the people around you who bought durable dog kennels before.Case Study: My Experience With Pets


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Beth Ditto from band The Gossip is known for being slightly on the crazy side. In 2009 at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Swindon, Ditto famously stripped down to a pair of Spanx mid-perfomance. Her OTT character is just what makes her a perfect match for MAC make up, who have collaborated with celebs such as Lady Gaga and even Miss Piggy in the past.
Ditto's style is iconic. Her use of "too much" eyeliner which is usually seen smudged all down her face is her personal trademark, and with her quirky image and daring personality I'm sure the collaboration debuting this summer will be a memorable one.
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Victorian Gas Program
Activity Update: From August to November 2018, our airborne gravity survey is taking off across south west Victoria. Learn more about the airborne gravity survey.
The Victorian Gas Program runs until 2020. It is a comprehensive program of scientific research and related activities to assess the potential for further discoveries of onshore conventional gas and offshore gas in Victoria, and whether the State's current underground gas storage capacity could be expanded.
The Victorian Gas Program has three scientific components:
Onshore conventional gas
There are currently no proven and probable (ready for imminent development) onshore conventional gas reserves in Victoria. A suite of geoscientific, technical and environmental studies will provide an evidence-based estimate of prospective gas resources and look closely at the risks, benefits and impacts associated with onshore conventional gas to inform future decisions of Government.
The onshore conventional gas studies are being overseen by Victoria's Lead Scientist and a Stakeholder Advisory Panel made up of farmers, industry, local government and the community.
Note: A moratorium on onshore conventional gas exploration is in place until 30 June 2020. Learn more about the moratorium.
Offshore gas
Victoria relies on offshore gas reserves to heat homes and to provide feedstock for a number of industrial processes. New offshore acreage to encourage commercial gas exploration in state-controlled waters has been released.
Underground gas storage
There is some underground gas storage around Port Campbell in the onshore Otway Basin. Investigations are underway to assess opportunities to expand underground storage in that area. Increased storage may help to secure more reliable gas supplies and mitigate short term price peaks, particularly during any interruptions in the gas supply system.
Unconventional gas (fracking) is not included in the Victorian Gas Program as it was banned in Victoria in 2017. Read more about the restrictions on onshore gas.
The scientific work is supported by regular engagement with farmers, industry, local government and regional communities. There is also provision for land resource planning and potential regulatory reform in response to the findings.
The studies will be undertaken by scientists from the Geological Survey of Victoria and will focus on the Otway Basin in south west Victoria and the Gippsland Basin in south east Victoria.
All study results will be made publicly available.
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Further information for landowners and occupiers of private land that may be subject to petroleum (oil and gas) exploration or production operations is available, including some frequently asked questions.
Fact sheets
- VGP Fact Sheet 1 – Assessing Our Future Gas Resource PotentialVGP-Fact-Sheet-1-Assessing-Our-Future-Gas-Resource-Potential-WEB.pdf (PDF 158.3 KB)
- VGP Fact Sheet 1 – Assessing Our Future Gas Resource Potential (accessible)VGP-Fact-Sheet-1-Assessing-Our-Future-Gas-Resource-Potential-WACC.docx (DOCX 29.6 KB)
- VGP Fact Sheet 2 – Program OverviewVGP-Fact-Sheet-2-Program-Overview-WEB.pdf (PDF 132.06 KB)
- VGP Fact Sheet 2 – Program Overview (accessible)VGP-Fact-Sheet-2-Program-Overview-WACC.docx (DOCX 28.49 KB)
- VGP Fact Sheet 3 - Environmental Studies Across South West VictoriaVGP-Fact-Sheet-3-Environmental-Studies-Across-South-West-Victoria-WEB.pdf (PDF 170.96 KB)
- VGP Fact Sheet 3 - Environmental Studies Across South West Victoria (accessible) VGP-Fact-Sheet-3-Environmental-Studies-Across-South-West-Victoria-WACC.docx (DOCX 30.48 KB)
- VGP Fact Sheet 4 – Airborne Gravity SurveyVGP-Fact-Sheet-Airborne-Gravity-Survey.pdf (PDF 165.11 KB)
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Keira Knightley Is Back In New 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 5' Trailer
It always seemed a little weird that only Orlando Bloom was coming back to join Johnny Depp for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. I mean, do we care about Will Turner without Keira Knightley's Elizabeth Swann? Well, it appears we won't have to find out because she's back, too.
In this international trailer for the fifth 'Pirates' movie we get a glimpse at Swann, staring off into the distance at...something. It's not a lot, but it does confirm Knightley's return for a story that features Brenton Thwaites as the son she shares with Will. It's entirely possible Swann is only back as part of a dream sequence or flashback, but if this is truly the franchise's final chapter she deserves to get in on the action for real.
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active user, 21 Oct 2014what kind of firmware did u used for update?i updated my phone with I9295XXUCNE5_I9295DBTCNE1_DBT
before it was version ....ML2
does anyone used this firmware I9295XXUCNI1, is it stable or have bugs?
active user, 18 Oct 2014after update camera is far better,now one picture takes 4mb of space,before it was around 2mbwhat kind of firmware did u used for update?
I have this phone for around 10 days now and so far it is a nice phone but lately i noticed that when the battery is down to around 10% the light of the screen seems unstable and it is fluctuating is this normal? or should i send it back?please need some advice ,thanks
jakir, 06 Oct 2014I also have the same battery life as yours but doesn't bother me anymore because I have my spa... moreCan we use an s4 extra battery kit with s4 active?
after update camera is far better,now one picture takes 4mb of space,before it was around 2mb
abdullah, 14 Oct 2014is it really safe against water?I have s4 active and use in water repeatedly. There is no problem
I updated my phone before hours with odin.i thought i will mess up smth but i done it for 5 minutes.baterry life is better for now i can see the change.better keyboard.all in all its almost same but better.if you c6ant update yours via OTA do it with odin its easy
I have this phone last year its working fine but after the up date the phone turn off when I play the game asphalt 8 even the battery is around 60% and it wount turn on an less I charge it , dose this happen to anyone and will this phone get an update to 4.4.4
Anonymous, 20 Sep 2014Hi.. I am from the Philippines and have updated my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active I9295 to Kitkat 4.... morehi how did you update your s4 active to kitkat,im not rcvng any update.
It's a great phone all in all. Just have a few bad experiences with the display though. Had to return my first unit because of the big stuck pixel. The replacement unit was fine. Didn't detect any stuck pixel at first. A little over a week, I noticed some stuck pixels, really small but drove me crazy. Today I noticed some more. Really small, more like pin holes. I also have minor screen brightness flickering issues. most noticeable when watching videos on youtube. Has anyone experienced these problems with the screen. But overall, I'm happy with the phone.
I am kartik I have problem with my Samsung galaxy s4 active, I am using last 9 month before when iam use my whats'up ya anything it suddenly switch off what happen I don't now pls help me
S4 active user, 04 Oct 2014Over all, s4 active is a good phone. Great display, speedy processor, nice design (I got the b... moreI also have the same battery life as yours but doesn't bother me anymore because I have my spare battery that I can use then charged the other battery using my battery kit. I dont have any complaints on this phone. Still inlove since day 1.
Wifi does not work any more please HELP!!!
When i try to turn wifi on it is stuck on turning on for a while before returning to off position again.
I tried factory reset and updating to kitkat but nothing helped.
Please help this is really driving me crazy.
Over all, s4 active is a good phone. Great display, speedy processor, nice design (I got the blue one) and I bought it at a bargain for 15,000 pesos brand new with official Samsung warranty. The only drawback is the average battery life. (I am a moderately heavy user with wifi on all day, playing online games, surfing, fb and twitter. It's 100% at 9am and it's down usually to 10% at 5pm.) Other than the battery, I am quite satisfied with this phone.
Apart from average battery life, all is working fine.
Updated to 4.4.2 Kit Kat over the air update.
Anonymous, 02 Oct 2014Has anyone got the KitKat update yet ? Me, I have got the kitkat update months ago and its awesome


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Latitude: 52.7035 / 52°42'12"N
Longitude: 0.6337 / 0°38'1"E
OS Eastings: 578042
OS Northings: 315010
OS Grid: TF780150
Mapcode National: GBR Q78.K0M
Mapcode Global: WHKQN.P9YS
Entry Name: Remains of Range 5 Metres South of Barn 100 Metres South West of Abbey Farmhouse
Listing Date: 19 October 1951
Last Amended: 13 April 1987
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1077662
English Heritage Legacy ID: 221919
Location: West Acre, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, PE32
County: Norfolk
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Civil Parish: West Acre
Traditional County: Norfolk
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Norfolk
Church of England Parish: West Acre All Saints
Church of England Diocese: Norwich
WEST ACRE CHURCH GREEN (south side)
10/51 Remains of range 5
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Remains of domestic or farm building. Medieval. Flint. Half gable at north,
full gable at south. Perhaps part of former west or farm court of Priory of
St. Mary and All Saints. Scheduled Ancient Monument, County Number 170. See
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Archaeology XXIII, 1929,pp.359-394 (ref.p.380).
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PROVINCETOWN — It is a fact almost universally acknowledged that modern air travel is unpleasant, except, that is, at the Provincetown Municipal Airport, where passengers arrive just 30 minutes before a scheduled flight and are greeted by name as they approach the check-in counter.
Nestled among the dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore, the original home of Cape Air is known for its friendly staff, charming hometown feel, and unmatched customer service.
"One time I was coming home in the dead of winter, and the pilot drove me home after my flight," says Colombian artist and former Fine Arts Work Center Fellow Juan Pablo Echeverri. "There were no cabs at the airport, and I was basically going to walk, so he gave me a lift in his car."
Talk to almost anyone who's flown the Boston-to-Provincetown route and you'll hear similar stories.
"It's hard to put into words the sense of community you get when you're a 'frequent flyer,' " wrote Provincetown resident Thomas Sproat, by email. The senior vice president of a medical consulting agency based in New York, Sproat flies Cape Air about once a month. "The staff really treats you like family. When I land back home I'll see them chatting with my husband and playing with our dogs as I get off the plane."
Among the friendly little touches are the dozens of snow globes carefully displayed at the check-in counter.
"In the beginning we had just a couple of the snow globes," says Kevin Clayton, airport supervisor. "We had a few for people to play with while they were waiting. One summer they mysteriously disappeared. One of our regulars thought that was terrible, so he posted something on Facebook, and they just started pouring in. People brought them back from their trips, and then we got so many I started asking them to sign the bottoms. We've got snow globes from Iceland, from Mexico, from Europe."
Once you've checked in, you can take your kids to the toy box in the play area, or relax in the rustic lounge, where an honor-system pot of coffee is always brewing (50 cents a cup), and at any given moment a jigsaw puzzle or two is in process, spread out on the round tables.
"We used to test the puzzles for the thrift store at the Methodist church," Clayton says. "We'd put them together and if all the pieces were there we'd give them back and they'd sell them. But they got so popular, now people bring them in. We have people who come early just so they can work on a puzzle."
Staff member Frank Pantano says that the puzzles are popular among the airport personnel as well. "Especially in the winter, when we have only three flights out, the days can get a little long."
On a recent Thursday morning, a low-hanging fog had delayed the incoming and outgoing flights. Brewster resident Barbara Dunn waited patiently in the lobby for the scheduled 12:20 p.m. to Boston. She hadn't been on a small plane since junior high, when a daredevil boyfriend invited her to tag along on one of his flight lessons.
"That was rough!" she laughed, though she said this time she wasn't nervous at all. "I'm looking forward to the view."
For those who aren't natural aviators, flying in a nine-seater Cessna can take some adjustment. "I've talked to a lot of people who are apprehensive about small planes," says Cape Air founder and CEO Dan Wolf, "but after a few times they like it. You feel more connected than you do in a big plane."
And the scenery from 5,000 feet is a major draw.
"Often in the summer, you're able to see whales as you approach P'town," Sproat says. "This is just incredible no matter how many times you see it. Quite often the pilots will point out the whales to the passengers, and even do a few circles around so everybody can get a great view."
For any airline, especially one that flies small planes, weather-related delays are a fact of life. Fog is the most common issue, since visibility affects everything.
"It's fascinating," Clayton says. "We're right out on the ocean here. The weather we get at the airport can be totally different from what's happening in town."
Out there in the dunes, animals can also cause hiccups. "Deer can make a little trouble," Clayton says. "If you see one on the runway, there will probably be a couple more following behind. If the pilot's about to touch down and we spot a deer, they wait for them to pass."
Because delays can cause missed connections, the Cape Air staff go out of their way to accommodate affected customers. "I get calls at home when there's a high probability of a canceled flight," Sproat says. "They'll secure a cab for the passengers and make sure we get to Boston Logan as soon as possible. Often they are calling me in the cab as they work with my next airline to change the flight to a later time if I'm in danger of missing it due to the Cape Air cancellation."
Cape Air has expanded dramatically since its founding nearly 30 years ago, when Wolf and some friends started with just one airplane, purchased from the old Provincetown-Boston Airlines, which went out of business in 1989. Today the company operates routes as far-flung as Montana, Micronesia, and the Caribbean, and serves nearly 700,000 passengers each year. While it might seem strange that Cape Air flies to places like Guam, Wolf says the expansion was driven by a combination of opportunity and necessity.
"At the end of the summer the P'town routes slow down," he explains. "We had more planes than we needed, so we looked for some warm weather locations to operate."
The company's fleet of more than 80 planes will get updated over the next 10 years. The Cessna 402s the airline has been flying for 30 years will be gradually replaced with a new model, the TECNAM-P2012, specially manufactured for Cape Air by an Italian company. Wolf says the new planes have an additional seat, meaning more flights with a first officer. In addition, the TECNAM is designed with the wings at the top of the plane's body, providing an unobstructed view for those who hope to spot whales and other sea life as they fly over Cape Cod Bay.
Wolf took his first flight lesson out of Chatham airport in 1977.
"I was the kid at the airport fence who was always fascinated by anything that could fly," he says. "The aviation part came first [before the business]."
Wolf, who continues to fly the Provincetown-to-Boston route on summer Saturdays, says, from a pilot's perspective, it's bliss.
"Every takeoff still brings wonder," he says. "You're flying from a national park into one of the busiest airports in the country. You get everything. And the people are just great. I've known some of my customers for 30 years."
Wolf served as a Massachusetts state senator from 2011 to 2016, and the care he feels for his community is palpable. In the 1990s, he converted Cape Air to an employee-owned company in order to share profits and accountability with the staff. A Philadelphia native, he went to a Society of Friends high school, and says employee ownership reflects old-fashioned Quaker values.
"There's something just organically good about it," he says. "The people who make the business work every day also reap the benefits of the value they create."
Back at the airport, a lone wild turkey pecked lazily in the dune grass surrounding the parking lot. Meanwhile, the fog had lifted and Pantano, Clayton, and the TSA crew got busy checking bags. A plane was coming in from Boston, and the 12:20 was ready to head out.
Pantano signaled the incoming plane into place in front of the airport gate while Clayton headed over to open the hatch and help passengers exit. A family disembarked, smiling and laughing, waving farewell to the two pilots who had brought them over.
"We're all cross-trained," said Pantano, tucking a pair of bright orange directional wands into his back pocket. "We fuel up the plane, we wave it in, we do the baggage and the check-in."
He grinned.
"Really, this is just the best job."


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I saw this super cute bracelet and tutorial over at V and Co. Vanessa is super fun and creative. Her video tutorial is so cute, she is real and juggles it all including her daughter's potty break in the middle of it. When she first posted her tutorial she said she thought this bracelet would be the perfect beach accessory. You wouldn't have to care if it got wet or ruined. They are super easy to make.
I immediately thought of a headband to keep the stragglers out of my face while I am pool side or swimming in the ocean. I just made it longer, not enough for all the way around, I wanted it to be tight and use some stretch. I like a little bit of tails, too. Now I need to find some knit that matches my swimsuits. I used old T-shirts to make mine. The headband would be cute with a flower clipped on it. Using a patterned knit would also be fun, I tried a stripe out for fun.
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One thing I like to be is organised, think it's a chef thing, but this year like last I have put together a planting plan for the allotment. Last year I just put it down on paper that I kept at the allotment but this year I have gone all "Hi-tech" and produced it on Excel I thought I would share it all with you.
I have added some pages to the top of my blog with the planting plan on it and the layout of the plot. I have also added my seed list for 2012 so you can see what I am growing.
You can also see the layout of the plot from the diagram.
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As many of you already know, September is National Sewing Month. What's a perfect way to celebrate? Winning prizes, of course! Here's a few contests, prize draws, and giveaways that you can enter today (I am sure I missed a few as well so if you know of something that didn't make the list be sure to send me a message!):
Win a Bernina backpack filled with goodies.
Pin you favorite inspirational fall sewing pieces for a chance to win fabric, McCalls patterns, and fashion accessories!
You'll be able to make appliques in a flash if you win this Sizzix cutter.
Win a cute box full of fabric, notions, and more.
Enter to win one of three, one year subscriptions to Threads Magazine.
Love vintage? There's great prize packages to be won!
Win a copy of Quilt as You Go.
Enter to win a Singer 4443 machine.
Enter this contest for a chance to win a Bernina 215, a Sizzix, thread books and more!
Win a colorful fabric bundle – perfect for small projects and quilts.
A prize perfect for quilters: batting, DVDs, thread and more!
Enter to win a copy of Sewing School and share the love of sewing with a young one in your life.


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Options For Senior America - Annapolis, MD
Options For Senior America - Annapolis, MD has yet not published prices.
Very effective staff
Office staff very effective. Any staffing problems, [Name removed] works hard to accommodate! New employee called to introduce and to assist. The care provider [Name removed] is good. and the overall service is excellent.
Enjoyed having new provider
The care provider [Name removed] was only a fill in and on an as needed basis few times. Enjoyed having new care provider [Name removed] . Spoke to the manager Katie regarding having [Name removed] permanent care provider going forward. My father-in-law loved having her. She goes above and beyond to help us out.
Superb customer service
Got Options name from the Internet. We spoke to few agencies but decided to go with Options because [Name removed], the Community Relations manager was compassionate and had a wonderful demeanor. Superb customer service. They went above and beyond. Overall experience so far is excellent.
Best customer service!
Best customer service from [Name removed], the care coordinator, and [Name removed], the community relations manager. [Name removed] has dropped by several times to check up. Both caregivers assigned to my mother are excellent and the staff is very responsive.
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Quality service
They deserve a 5 in all aspects of their home care services from caregivers to staff at branch and corporate office.
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Price and 24/7 live-in service
Work Life Services at NSA gave us a few names of agencies. We contacted several and selected Options because of their price and 24/7 live-in service. They were professional and responsive to our needs and their caregivers were aware of their duties. The overall experience with Options was excellent.
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A good agency
We had a great experience with this home care agency. The caregivers that came out to the house were professional and personable . They were great companions. They made setting up the service easy and were very informative. I liked that I always spoke to a person when I called and not a recording. I would use this service again and I would recommend it.
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Only option we had
A Place for Mom gave us the name of this agency. We called them and the initial contact was excellent. The staff were professional and responsive to our needs and the care providers performance is very good. So far overall experience is excellent.
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Horrible service. Contracted for 4hrs per week. NO service for 3 out of 4 weeks. was billed for hours where no service was provided closed contract would not recommend the agency
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Very helpful
Veteran Affairs referred us to this agency. They were very fast and very helpful in starting the service. Excellent service.
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Quality of their personnel
This agency was referred to us by The Alzheimer's Association of MD. Several names were given to us but Options was recommended first. I had used Options in the past because of the quality of their personnel. This agency is excellent.
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I love the personalized approach.
We chose Options because of [Removed] who provided the best service and support of any agency. I love the personalized approach. Though one of the aides interaction with my mother was fair, the overall quality of the home care services is excellent. [Removed] represent the caring and professional values of the company. Their high standards of excellence reflect in the care provider. The customer service in meeting the complex and diverse needs of my family is exemplary.
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Reliable care giver
My wife and I have had an excellent experience with Options. What we like the most is the reliability of the care giver Jessica.
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Very responsive to my requests.
The staff are very professional and responsive to my requests. Toni and Anne are excellent representatives of your company. Jessica Carter is a wonderful caregiver and my wife is very fond of her. She is sweet and has a great attitude. We are pleased to have her.
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Reputable service.
The Rehab Center had given us a list of reputable home care services. Options was one of them. What made us choose Options was the consultation with the office staff. Their service was very good.
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They are doing pretty good.
They are doing pretty good. I haven't had any major complaints. They have been reliable and easy to work with. I would give them a five at this point. I'm pretty happy with them.
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Going very well so far!
Everything has gone very well with Options For Senior America so far! They've been very easy to work with, and we found a caregiver that we like. I also really appreciate how helpful they were getting things set up with our insurance company, they handled all of that very well!
I don't have much to compare it to, but it's been a great experience and we have no complaints!
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Thank you for a great service!
Thank you Options for coming to our need so quickly when we were in a bind. My father will forever be grateful for the caregiver Julia you sent us. She was reliable, caring and went beyond the call of duty. She was excellent!
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Options For Senior America Corp. started providing home care services in late 1989 to the residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. What started as a handful of customers grew substantially due to the personal customer service that the company's management has always been keen to provide.
Today, OPTIONS, a non-medical home care organization, has several offices in the states of Georgia, Maryland, Ohio and Virginia, serves hundreds of families a year, and can extend its long-term live-in services to any region on the East Coast of the United States.
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The phone interview is just as it sounds—you are called and asked a number of basic questions (availability, salary requirements, experience, etc.).
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Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) - On Fire Baby and Fiftyshadesofhay headline the field of six fillies and mares in Saturday night's $200,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs.
Trained by Gary Hartlage, On Fire Baby will start from post 4 with Joe Johnson again in the saddle. Johnson has been the only rider the 5-year-old gray mare has ever had.
On Fire Baby, owned by Anita Cauley, posted a 2 3/4-length win last month at Churchill in the La Troienne Stakes. The mare began 2014 with a fourth in Oaklawn Park's Azeri Stakes followed by a second in the Apple Blossom Handicap, both behind Close Hatches.
In 15 career starts, On Fire Baby has earned $1,082,687 with six wins.
Fiftyshadesofhay, trained by Bob Baffert, will have Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez riding and leave from post 5. The 4-year-old filly is owned by Karl Watson, Mike Pegram and Paul Weitman.
A well traveled filly, Fiftyshadesofhay will be racing at her ninth different track when she starts the 1 1/8-mile Fleur de Lis at Churchill Downs. This year she was fourth in the La Canada and sixth in the Santa Margarita Stakes, both at Santa Anita. She's coming off a victory in last month's Ruffian at Belmont Park
Fiftyshadesofhay has five wins, four seconds and three thirds in 16 career starts for $946,547.
Here is the field for the Fleur de Lis in post position order: Ondine, Shaun Bridgmohan; Molly Morgan, Corey Lanerie; Frivolous, James Graham; On Fire Baby, Joe Johnson; Fiftyshadesofhay, John Velazquez and Flashy American, Julien Leparoux.
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NAGC continues to support the academic, social and emotional needs of the Gifted and Talented Population across the country. In these pivotal times in public education, NAGC strives to deliver a necessary voice to sustain 21st Century Learners.
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Geometry spent their second day on the The Fence Problem. I went over the opener (in yesterday's post) and it was interesting to see that a majority of students created a right triangle.
To create an area of 15 u^2 students needed some x value of 6. After I put the right triangle on the board I paused for a bit and just let students process the situation. A couple minutes passed and a student raised their hand and said (6,-10) will also work. We drew the triangle then I started getting other responses; (6, 2.5), (6, -5), (6,-100) ect.
I asked students to take out the fence problem again and used this new knowledge to help them.
They struggled still in proving a general case. I am OK with this.
We eventually worked through the solution as a class.
Here are a few of my thoughts after this activity:
- I need to do more problems where I introduce a key idea on the second day and give students an entire period to struggle.
- I am still too helpful.
- These are students on the advanced track; they probably have never had a problem that takes them more than a day to solve.
- Generalizing is a huge idea in geometry (proofs) I need to do a better job of tying everything together.
I encourage everyone out there to try this activity; it is worth the time and struggle for students!


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Any other parents live in the city? I'm wondering what my options are for getting my 5 year old to school in Gricignano from Vomero. I travel often and my wife works close to JFC so getting my son on a bus from Capo every day is not an option. I need something that leaves from the Vomero area and goes to the DODDs school. I'm willing to organize with other parents in the same situation. My son currently goes to the Montessori in Bagnoli, but I'd like to put him in the DODDs program.
Have you checked with the transportation office located in the High school to see if they have a drop off point somewhere close to your house?


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It's Friday, and I'm hard at work on kicking off new ideas and getting ready to promote the hell out of old ones 😀
It's a good problem to have: Over the next 2-3 years, I'll have 4 books coming out. It's an absolute dream, and I am so thankful every day to get to do this writing thing.
But dream or no dream, when you're working on this many projects, it means as soon as you let something go you're off to concepting and drafting once again. The good news is, I can't exactly get lazy–I have deadlines to account for, after all (even if I do tend to always get them pushed just a little bit). But the bad news is, with all the writing going on, I've been a bit remiss in holding up Stephen King's second (and just as important) piece of advice: reading.
I've long believed that reading–and reading voraciously–is the best thing a writer can do to educate themselves. Better than an MFA, better than craft workshops, better than obsessively reading advice on the internet from their author heros. I'm not saying that all of these don't have an important place in improving one's writing, but no amount of instruction is going to even come close to the sheer amount of learning a writer does by simply soaking up other writers' words.
It's why I am not a snob about reading. I read in most genres, literally and super-commercial, high-brow and low-brow (though I hate those designations).
But over the past few months, as the deadlines have loomed and the emails from editors have repeatedly showed up in my inbox reminding me of another deadline once one has passed, I haven't taken the time to make much of a dent in my TBR pile.
So here's to reading! Over the last week, I've gone back to my first love and have tried to choose reading over TV/Internet/insert-timesuck-here. Because I love TV, and I like the Internet, at least, but nothing is so amazing as a damn good book.
So here's to writing–and reading–and taking King's advice to heart!
Happy Friday, y'all.


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To celebrate the day after Thanksgiving, Mama and Papa took me out to dinner. We didn't venture out too far, going to LJ's BBQ in Pawtucket.
Why may you ask did we go? Well, as I was trying (yes, I say "trying") to take an afternoon nap, Mama was watching our good friend Guy Fieri's show "Diners, Drive-In's and Dives" on the Food Network. Needless to say if you've ever watched the show, you're definitely in the mood for some good BBQ after watching some of Guy's tasty treats.
We got right in at about 5pm and the hostess and waitress were very nice! They brought me a nice high-chair and some crackers while we ordered our food. I got mac and cheese (of course!) while Mama got the pulled pork and Papa ordered a half-chicken. We all shared each others dinner so I got to eat alot :) It's a great menu with lots of good food.
My favorites were the pickles (I ate both Mama and Papa's!) along with the tasty corn on the cob. I had never eaten corn on the cob before, but as you can see, I REALLY liked it!
Not only was the food very good, but I loved the music as well. Here I am dancing along to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."
I definitely recommend a night out at LJ's BBQ in Pawtucket, plus here's a little tip from Mama. Check out Restaurant.com to get a cool gift certificate for a very economic night out. We used it and all of us ate for under $25, including a slice of apple pie that we took home for dessert.
Until our next review, happy dining!
Hugs and kisses,
Abbie :)


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I am trying to specify in a query that I want it to only show data that meet a specific criteria. Only records with a lost date from two months ago. So for example, this being June, it should only show records from April 2018. July would show May and so on.
I have put the following condition (which I know is not the correct one for my particular question, but I was hoping I would be able to work on it to suit my requirements):
[MaxOfLostDate]>=DateSerial(Year(Now())-1,1,1) And [MaxOfLostDate]<=DateSerial(Year(Now())-1,Month(Now()),Day(Now()))
This kind of works but it should show records from last year to present date, but it only shows last years data.
Does anyone know what I can do to fix this to meet my requirements or have another criteria I could use?


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The distribution of adult training among European unemployed: Evidence from recent surveys
The distribution of adult training among European unemployed: Evidence from recent surveys - Descarga este documento en PDF. Documentación en PDF para descargar gratis. Disponible también para leer online.
The importance of a highly skilled workforce has become increasingly relevant in the context of the European Union's new strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth — 'Europe 2020'. Policies encouraging wide participation in continuing training are therefore an important component of lifelong learning strategies. This paper aims to investigate the determinants of adult education for the unemployed compared to workers using the two main European surveys on training, namely the Adult Education Survey AES and the Labour Force Survey LFS. Our work demonstrates a significant difference in the capability of these two surveys to capture the participation in adult education programmes in Europe. After having estimated a probit model on both datasets, we find that, overall, unemployed adults in Europe tend to participate less in training than workers, especially in non-formal training. However, this result is statistically significant only for the estimates from the AES. Furthermore, both surveys highlight the key role played by country-specific institutional settings in determining the participation to adult training. Overall, this work shows that the AES is the most reliable data source for policy making in the field of adult participation to education and training.
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Original Title: The distribution of adult training among European unemployed: Evidence from recent surveys-
Language: English-
Keywords: Highly skilled workforce, Continuing training, Adult education, Non-formal training-
Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I2 - Education and Research Institutions > I21 - Analysis of EducationJ - Labor and Demographic Economics > J2 - Demand and Supply of Labor > J24 - Human Capital ; Skills ; Occupational Choice ; Labor ProductivityJ - Labor and Demographic Economics > J6 - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers > J64 - Unemployment: Models, Duration, Incidence, and Job Search-
Autor: Badescu, Mircea
Fuente: https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/49960/


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The sweet smell of freshly baked Delimanjoo cakes tempts me every time I transfer Metro trains at Samgakchi Station. Usually, the smell alone satisfies me, but sometimes I buy a small sack of the custard-filled mini cakes. I'm disappointed when the vendor hands me a pre-made sack; the best cakes are fresh off the griddle. That way the outside is crisp while the inside is hot and tender. The cakes aren't too sweet, and they're never greasy. One sack has about 320 calories according to the bag.
A small bag contains about 12-15 cakes (about 100 grams) and costs $2. You can only buy them at bus stations or subways, places that usually quell my appetite. Sometimes if you stand next to the griddle and look confused, the vendor will give you a free sample.
My mom enjoyed this treat but liked hotteok best. As for me, I like them all in moderation!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Labels: Street Food, Sweets
1 comment:
- Tia said...
Those were soooooooooooo GOOD!!
- September 28, 2008 at 6:16 AM
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Thanks Jason. I got it all squared away. The extension finally uninstalled so I could reinstall it. Works like normal now.
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Yingluck gets invitation to visit from EU Parliament
national November 24, 2015 01:00
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THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT has invited former premier Yingluck Shinawatra to go to Europe to exchange views on the political situation in Thailand, which it considers "worrying" following the coup.
The venue of the briefing could be conducted either in Brussels or in Strasbourg, France – on any date that Yingluck finds convenient.
The invitation, dated Oct 7, was co-signed by Elmar Brok, chairman of the EP Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Werner Langen, chair of the panel for relations with Southeast Asia and Asean.
The letter said the European Parliament recalled Yingluck's successful visit to the European Union in March 2013, when she was prime minister.
"During your visit the negotiation on the EU-Thailand Partnership and Cooperation Agreement were concluded. We also took particular notice of the value you put on relations with the European Parliament when you met with President Martin Schulz on March 6, 2013."
The letter said the European Parliament had been following the latest developments in Thailand with concern. "The situation since the military coup is indeed worrisome. Your country is still without a democratically elected legislature and will probably remain so at least until mid-2017."
It also referred to Yingluck's impeachment over the rice-pledging scheme, saying the impeachment and trial in the Supreme Court over the scheme was a cause for concern.
It said the current period of "instability" looked likely to continue. Moreover the present government's plan for charter reform had failed, after being rejected by the National Reform Council set up by the junta.
So, the new draft would only be prepared in coming months. The European Parliament believed this was, however, an opportunity for Thailand to have an open debate on the draft constitution.
So, the invitation was extended.
With Yingluck facing a trial in the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders, she would have to ask permission from the court and National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), if she wants to travel abroad.
A close aide of the former PM said any decision on Yingluck going abroad would depend on the NCPO.
If permission was granted she would accept the invitation and find a proper time to go.
Since the coup in May last year, the NCPO permitted Yingluck to visit France in July, then Japan and China with her son in October. She met her brother, former PM Thaksin, in China.


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ann gleeson: rock chic...2 comments Posted by Ray at 2:53 PM
just a bit of fun for your munchtime...2 comments Posted by Ray at 2:26 PM
emma's weeds...0 comments Posted by Ray at 2:11 PM
ea sports launch pics...0 comments Posted by Ann Gleeson at 2:45 PM
legend…2 comments Posted by Ray at 11:43 AM
swoon...2 comments Posted by Ann Gleeson at 11:33 AM
This is EXACTLY how I would act if I met uber ride Shia LaBeouf...
does anyone actually give a funk...0 comments Posted by Ann and Al's Podcast at 7:36 AM
Firstly, Hello!
I haven't posted in ages - no excuses, I'm just a dickhead. So I've decided to get back to sticking up inane and unimportant nonsense that I come across, all while trying to piss Foley off with my poor blog grammar and etiquette.
the king, part 2...1 comments Posted by Ray at 7:43 PM
the king...0 comments Posted by Ray at 7:32 PM
paper tossers...3 comments Posted by Ann and Al's Podcast at 2:48 PM
iPhone and iPod touch... After lots of wasted hours, I hold the high
score at 41... Any nerds wanna take the challenge?!
park life0 comments Posted by Ray at 8:18 PM
my happy place...0 comments Posted by Ray at 11:41 AM
su-facking-perb…3 comments Posted by Ray at 4:47 PM
the perfect sunny afternoon in town...0 comments Posted by Ray at 4:19 PM
it's in the game...2 comments Posted by Ray at 5:44 PM
The Ray Foley show wants to take you out for the night!
This Thursday evening, June 25th, along with EA Grand Slam tennis, we want to take you and a friend to the Grand Slam Tennis Event in Tripod, Dublin.
(You must be over 18)
Ray will be there and you can match your Wii tennis skills to his, while enjoying some refreshments.
Are you over 18, in Dublin, with a friend to bring along? Just email email@example.com with your name and number we'll get back to you with ticket details.
Also tune into the show today where you could win a Copy of Grand Slam Tennis for the Nintendo Wii PLUS a Nintendo Wii Console.
oopsy...4 comments Posted by Ann Gleeson at 9:52 AM
too cute for words...1 comments Posted by Ann Gleeson at 11:37 PM
black eyed perez...1 comments Posted by Ann Gleeson at 8:04 PM
Perez Hilton has told the cyber world that the Black Eyed Peas' manager (Polo) assaulted him in Canada...
Clicky here for the full statement from Mr. H himself...
I dunno. Maybe the manager was just pissed off that he was in Canada?
hammer time...0 comments Posted by Ann Gleeson at 3:01 PM
I really want to dance after watching this! I wish I could dance like MC Hammer.
these little town blues…4 comments Posted by Ray at 11:52 PM
This week on the big show we're giving you the chance to come to New York with us.
I just want to go to The Colbert Report live in NYC. He got his hair cut lately:
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lazy radio pics from galway…0 comments Posted by Ray at 12:38 PM
more wtf's from dave…0 comments Posted by Ray at 6:02 PM
this is cool...0 comments Posted by Ray at 4:51 PM
Do you have a webcam?
Do you have a printer?
If so, get over to the Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen website where you can play with a cool piece of image-recognition software.
First, you print off a page with a symbol on it:
And when the symbol is in clear view to your webcam, Bumblebee appears in 3D on the screen!
I won't tell you what happens next, but it's very cool. As you move the page around, the Bumblebee moves around with it.
Head on over to the webpage here:
naked mona…0 comments Posted by Ray at 1:56 PM
i cried laughing just now…1 comments Posted by Ray at 5:40 PM
james corden does gervais…1 comments Posted by Ray at 3:13 PM
hung over...4 comments Posted by Ray at 11:59 AM
take that, croker…1 comments Posted by Ray at 3:39 PM
We went to Take That last night. I'm taking antihistamines so I was totally wiped out, with my hayfever eyes hanging out of my head – but it was a cracking gig.
We got seats in the Cusack Stand – area 304, which was a great spot.
The crowd (mostly ladies) were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I believe it was the biggest gig on their tour, and you could tell that the lads were blown away by the response they got.
Took a few snaps, click "View Full Album":
gundam…0 comments Posted by Ray at 3:22 PM
Gundam is a totally other language to me – along with Little Kitty, Naruto, Dragonball and everything else Japanese (except Wagamama) I just have no interest. From what I can gather, it's kinda like Transformers.
But this is cool.
They've built a massive frickin' robot in Tokyo! And it looks class at night:
What? You wanted more? It's the weekend. Leeme alone.
horror on tv3 tonight…6 comments Posted by Ray at 3:41 PM
I look like I'm suffering from a serious illness:
I don't look that bad now since I've been off on holidays but my God, if you have kids, don't let them stay up late tonight.
TV3 tonight, 10pm.
For preview clips, click here.
i should be playing this now...3 comments Posted by Ray at 10:12 PM
Prototype is out tomorrow:
I called into XtraVision on the way home but, although I begged, the dude can't sell it to me until the morning.
Ah well, back to inFamous then.
3.5 out of 5, by the way
i just messed my pants...2 comments Posted by Ray at 9:59 PM
Archos - the people who make very good media players - have just announced a damn sexy new machine.
From Engadget:
It's... a nine-inch Windows 7 tablet. It's basically a netbook in tablet form, with an Atom Z515 processor, 80GB disk, Bluetooth, and dual DVB-T antennas -- yep, Archos has brought back the UMPC. No word on pricing or availability yet, we'll let you know.
For 450 euro, which I'll start saving now. More detailed specs here. CLICKY!
Seriously, I'm in love. I've already put Windows 7 on my laptop and it's damn near perfect. Like, Apple perfect. And like Apple, everything just... works! Windows finally got this one right.
Actually, on the subject of Archos, if you are a TV-show downloader, I can't recommend them highly enough. Like a fool, a couple of years ago I paid through the nose for an Archos 504 multimedia player (click for YouTube clip) and this puppy plays everything. I lost the bastard last week on holidays so I'd been shopping around for another - it's not the latest model, so it's now a third the price I paid for it originally.
Anyway, I got a good-as-brand-new one at a f**king amazing price on ebay, from these people:
They're Irish-based, they're fast, the product is great, and the price is right.
Click the image to go straight to their ebay shop. FYI, I'm not getting free shit from them and I don't know anyone involved in the company, but when you get them, it's worth sharing good experiences I think.
jp's belated birthday present from jenny kelly...7 comments Posted by Ray at 8:16 PM
jp's world domination continues…0 comments Posted by Ray at 6:23 PM
Ruth Moloney emailed us:
JP continues his domination of all radio shows!!
Rick O' Shea just said that he spotted JP on Grafton Street during his outside broadcast! Ray D'arcy in the morning, jumping channels to 2FM in afternoon - that man is EVERYWHERE!!!
Thank you for bringing this contractual infraction to my attention, eagle-ears Ruth.
We got the audio, and JP insists he only saw Rick at the last possible moment – and he didn't want to annoy him since he was on the air. I think it would've been cool if he'd stopped, said hello and had the craic with him, but he says he didn't know if Rick would be up for it.
Check it out – as usual, copyright RTE 2FM, etc.
Kudos to Rick for the mention.
hungry?1 comments Posted by Ray at 11:10 AM
From the BBC:
A man got the shock of his life when he opened a loaf of bread and found a whole mouse inside.
North Antrim Magistrates Court heard how a man purchased a Hyndman's malt loaf from a supermarket in the Ballymoney area before Christmas 2007.
veronicas...2 comments Posted by Ray at 12:24 PM
zack morris...1 comments Posted by Ray at 9:35 AM
ray's willy…2 comments Posted by Ray at 11:51 AM
Thousands of people across the country have been going online all morning to catch a glimpse of Ray D'arcy's willy.
There has been outrage and consternation that it's not visible, both because the website keeps crashing and because Ray is barely visible in the trees.
Well, let's just everybody relax. Thanks to the magic of photoshop and The Ray Foley Show, you can see the zoomed-in closeup shot right now.
dog traumatised after a week in kennels...2 comments Posted by Ray at 3:12 PM
e3…2 comments Posted by Ray at 12:48 PM
It's all kicking off in Los Angeles this week at the E3 conference, where Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and a number of the bigger game developers are showing off what they'll be hawking to us in the next twelve months.
It appears to me that both Microsoft and Sony have been enviously eyeing up Nintendo's motion-recognition, and have sent their boffins off to make the same, but better.
NATAL, the project name for motion-detection on the Xbox 360 looks like this. I want to smack that dad when he's doing the pit stop.
Other points of particular not from the Xbox announcements was The Beatles: Rock Band, and a new Metal Gear Solid game – a first for the 360. Apparently it'll be a totally new type of Metal Gear, so let's hope it's not a card game.
Sony revealed their own iteration of motion-sensitive gaming, played a demo of God Of War 3 (which looks cool) and announced a new PSP, without the shitty UMD drive on the back. You'll get your games and movies from the internet or on memory stick from now on.
Nintendo announced Super Mario Galaxy 2, more Wii fit, and a new Metroid game.
eminem gets bummed in the face...0 comments Posted by Ann Gleeson at 9:46 AM
Is it a hoax? I can't tell. Either way, it makes for awkward viewing. Enjoy!