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Today I am going to do nothing at all. That's right! Absolutely nothing! The swing is in position and if the sun continues to shine, I might get the chance to try it out this afternoon. On the other hand, I could look at a couple more episodes of The West Wing for the umpteenth time. Or I could take a little walk to bump start the diet, which is still trying desperately to get a foothold. I also have a new book to read. It's called Revenger, by Rory Clements and if it is anything like his last book, Martyr, it will be hard to put down once I start reading it. Actually, I could read that, while I am sitting in the swing in the sunshine.
Who would have thought a day of doing nothing would put me in such a dilemma? I will let you know what I decide.
Meanwhile, one thing is certain, no matter what else I decide to do, I will be glued to Dancing on Ice this evening. Tonight is the final, so I can't possibly miss that.
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Crew's Log…
Cycling Date: Sunday 02-August-15
Mileage: 77 miles
Climbing: 4500'
Weather: Upper 50s to start. Low 80s to end. Stiff breeze out of the west.
Highlights of the day:
Ok, I admit I'm a bit biased but it was amazing day to be on the bicycle. Great climbing. Even some of the steeper stuff was fun. That rush of adrenaline and endorphins at the top? Hazaah!! Follow that up with a great run along the Piscataquog River and a downhill run into town and you get another good day to ride a bike.
The weather was definitely in our favor. Cool temperatures to start. Bright sunny day. And another great tailwind. I could get used to this!
We crossed our 10th (and final) border into our 10th (and final) state (the math makes sense if you also toss the province of Ontario in there). New Hampshire. That's the official last border crossing. I think some riders will add Maine to their list of states visited tomorrow by crossing over the Piscataqua River on the recently replaced Memorial Bridge. It's beautiful and completely bike friendly with our own bike lane.
The feature of today was New Hampshire hills. Lots & lots of hill repeats. We joked that in New Hampshire, it's either up or down – there is no flat. We joke but it's true! Another feature – small towns with lots of little white buildings and churches. Oh, and more Dunkin Donuts. We're definitely in ye olde New England.
We had our last official tour dinner tonight. A great barbeque dinner was followed by the opportunity for everyone to talk about his or her tour experience. Lots of warm thoughts, hugs, and tears were shared. We still have one more day to focus and get to the beach safely. Dang, I sure know how to be the wet blanket at a party…

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Choosing An Overnight Camp For A Child With Special Needs
The Questions To Ask Camp Directors
Are you thinking of sending your child with special needs to overnight camp? When choosing a camp, there are many considerations that have to be made, and for parents of a special needs child, there are things to think about that go beyond the usual camp search. Not every camp, whether special needs or mainstream, is set up to address the specific needs of each child, so you want to make sure you do your research. Families may want to consider the following when researching a camp for their child.
Mainstream or special needs: Not sure if your child should be at a special needs camp or at a mainstream camp? "A good determination is to consider your child's school," says Mike Kunin, director of Camp Ramapo for Children in Rhinebeck, NY, an overnight camp that serves children who are affected by social, emotional, or learning challenges. "How many children and staff are in the class? If during the year, your child is with six children and three staff members, a special needs camp is the right fit. If your child is in a class with 25 children and one teacher, you should look into a mainstream summer camp program." When speaking with the leadership team of a mainstream camp, ask if they have other special needs campers, how they work with a child's behaviors, and how they work inclusion—does the camper always go with the group or does he or she get pulled out sometimes?
Be open about your child's needs: Describe your child to the camp director, especially on his or her worst day. You want to feel the camp director is able to completely assess if your child's needs are going to be best met at the camp. Alex Mellor, director of Camp Huntington, a special needs overnight camp for children with learning and developmental disabilities in High Falls, NY, adds: "The camper, parent, and camp director will all have the most successful summer if parents are open about their child's needs and the camp is honest about the type of child they can handle."
Skills you would like your child to gain: Take the time to think about what you would like your child to gain from the camp experience and ask the camp director if and how these goals will be met. Are you looking for your child to have just a recreational summer or to work on specific goals such as coming home more independent? Are improving social skills and life skills important for you? "We have campers work on things like making their beds, working in the garden, making a salad, and setting a table. They are doing everyday skills in a different environment, Mellor says. "Our aim is for children to leave camp slightly more independent then when they arrive." Kunin says sending your special needs child to camp is so important. "All children will be adults one day regardless of their functional level. Waiting until a child is 16-18 to find independence experiences for them isn't beneficial. Even if a family's plan is to have their child live with them forever, he or she will eventually need to be independent of you, so you have to treat the camp experience as more important for a child with special needs then your mainstream child." Michael Rose, director of Camp Anne, an overnight camp for children and adults who function in a range of disabilities, adds that many of his camp families say their child has difficulty making friends. "We work socialization into the camp experience and if we see children getting along well at camp and live in the same neighborhood, we put the parents in contact with each other so the children can play together when camp is over."
Meet the camp leadership: Once you have narrowed down your camp choices, you want to make sure the camp director/leadership team is interested in meeting your child, whether in person or over Skype. "We have open house dates with a tour each spring for new families. I meet with each family individually for as long as they want," Kunin says. "This gives me a chance to observe a child being who they are and gives the parents the opportunity to ask how the camp would handle the behaviors that are occurring at that moment in person." Mellor adds: "If a camp says they accept everyone and doesn't feel the need to meet your child or obtain information from your child's school, then this will most likely not be the right fit. You want to feel that the camp director has the whole picture about your child's needs before saying they can accommodate him or her."
Staffing: One of the most important considerations is to inquire about who is caring for your child. Ask about the age of the staff, background checks, their training with special needs children, training on different diagnoses, and how to deal with those behaviors. "Most importantly, parents want to know that the staff has a compassionate outlook and that they are at camp because they want to work with special needs campers," Rose says.
Ratios: Ask about what the ratio of staff to children is, while at activities and also how many of the staff are in the bunk with the campers. It is very helpful to compare home and school life to what camp life should be for your child.
Medical personnel: Ask questions about the medical personnel at camp and what would be important for your child's needs. "Find out how many nurses are on staff, what the health center is equipped to handle, if a doctor comes into camp, if the camp can deal with trachs and feeding tubes, does the camp accommodate children that are medically fragile and if there are night nurses," Rose says. Parents also want to inquire about what connection the camp has with the local hospital, how medication is distributed and if nurses can individualize and make accommodations as needed for campers such as dispense medicine in a certain way or keep a seizure log.
Safety: Parents want to ask about safety procedures and how the camp handles certain situations. "Safety is often a top consideration for parents. We bring parents in at the start of summer and we show them around camp. We take them to activities such as the pool, which isn't so straight forward if you have a child with a disability," Rose says. "We have 1:1 care in the pool, campers always wear life jackets and life guards are aware of all the medical conditions of children in the pool. Other safety aspects at camp include a fence around our 47 acres for campers who may wander off, alarmed doors in the cabins, and a night watch security guard. Safety at camp is our number one priority, but number two is that we want to give children a camp experience that is as normal as possible with sports, swimming, and campfires."
Grouping/Bunking: Parents will want to ask about how the children are grouped and bunked. Do they group by age or functional level? How is it determined who is together? How many children are in a bunk? "Asking about functional levels is important, especially for parents whose children are at the lowest or at the highest functioning. You want the peer group to be appropriate. Parents don't want their child to look around and feel that they are the highest functioning child in the group," Kunin says.
Communication: Be sure to ask about communication policies and how you will be updated on your child's well-being and progress throughout the summer. Are there weekly phone calls? How does the camp handle communication if your child is non-verbal? Camp Ramapo does phone calls with parents midway through a camp session. Kunin adds: "We coach parents to make a child centered decision regarding communication and say 'If you feel your child will benefit or be neutral speaking with you, do the phone call. If you feel it might set them back, then just call the staff.'" Mellor says: "We do weekly phone calls between campers and parents. If a child is non-verbal, we do Facetime or Skype so they can see each other. Parents also receive a weekly email updating them on how their child is doing."
References: One of the best ways to find out about a camp's reputation is to ask for references. Speak with a parent whose child has similar needs to yours and attends the camp. This conversation will give you good insight into the camp and how the camp handles children with comparable needs.


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Dear Friends,
What a whirlwind June we have had – with schools closing down for the summer, my children coming home for summer break, relative visiting from Argentina a little bit more remodel in the store it has definitely been a busy June. And know in two days we will be celebrating the two hundred and thirty-eight birthday of our great nation. Can it get any better!
So let's begin with our Pre-Father's Day Leccia event what a great time we had and Sam was here hanging out, smoking and telling us about his new lines. Lots of people, lots of great Leccia cigars (Black, White as well as the Luchador) lots of give-a-ways just lots of fun. I will post pics on our web site as soon as I can. BTY – just got some more Leccia's in, so if you have not yet tasted them you're in for a treat come by and get some for your 4th of July festivities!
The Quesdad 40th Anniversary Cigars – On the cold draw a strange but delicious note that almost reminds me of premium saltines cracker appears. Once the cigar is lit there are subtle notes of cocoa and leather, there is also a zest that is consistent of the San Andreas wrapper, just a wonderful tasting Cigar.
We also have the New Gurkha Line of Cigars. – Come in and ask us you will be happily impressed.
The world is celebrating in Brazil with the Round Robin and the round of 16 behind us we are in for a treat on Friday and Saturday with the final eight.
Now of course we will be closed on the 4th to celebrate our Independence Day – But the 5th come early get a cigar, get comfortable in your seat and let's watch some great Futbol!
July 4th France vs. Germany – 9:00 AM
Brazil vs. Colombia – 1:00 PM
July 5th Argentina vs. Belgium – 9:00 AM
Netherlands vs. Costa Rica – 1:00 PM
Smoke N' Sticks House Cigars are always available in the shop, and for that special event you have planned ask me about having our Roller come roll cigars for you!
As always, to show our appreciation for your continued patronage and support, please visit the coupon page on our website at http://smokensticks.com/coupon/?id=ShowCoupon for your July discount coupon. Just print out the coupon and bring it in before the end of July. We'll give you $10.00 off on your purchase of $25.00 or more (this coupon cannot be combined with any other offering or can it be redeemed during special events.) All the best! – Vince
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Client: RCI
Relationship: Employer
Background: RCI is a division of the firm Wyndham Worldwide. Founded in 1974 by Jon and Christel DeHaan, it has grown to become one of the larger brokers of timeshare trades and has evolved from that into travel clubs. Mark Coster of Pixooma was employed by RCI as Lead Creative in their in-house studio from Oct 2007 to April 2014 and was involved with a wide range of exciting projects.
Project: In order to better promote RCI resorts in Tenerife, Mark was asked to produce a travel brochure which could feature the resorts along with useful travel information. A key part of the brochure was the detailed island and resort maps which were created from scratch.
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Robert introduces Alva to one of his personal favorites: Exile, the existentalist Hashishin action RPG from the mavens at Nippon Telenet, and a criminally unrecognized one at that. Grab your hash, your LSD, and your copy of the Illuminatus!, and get ready for a crisis-of-faith road trip across time and space with Sadler the Sadboi. It's gonna be a bumpy ride that's holy-to-the-MAX.
- MisanthroPlay #33 Valis
- Hugues de Payens
- Cathar Beliefs
- The Cathar Genocide
- Exile (Mega Drive) OST - Little Room
- MisanthroPop: Article on Exile/Kraftwerk
- Exile: All Cutscenes
- Mani
- Jaufre Rudel
- Bayon
- Samyaza
- Nippaku: The Infamous Tantra Teachings of the Tachikawa-Ryu
- Master Kukai
- The Mandala of the Two Realms
- The Cult of Pythagoras
- Hiram Abiff
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Bible Reading…
Luke 6:31-33; 35-36
31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love them that love them.
33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
36 Be ye therefore merciful, as you Father also is merciful
31 And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.
32 "Bt if you love those who love you, what credit i that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.
33 And if you do good to to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do them same.
35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing return; and reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.
36 Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.
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Five years on, Melanie and her team are heading up a multi-million pound regeneration project set to bring jobs, boost tourism and create a brighter economic future for her beloved home town.
Melanie is now focused on providing vocational opportunities to other staff members. She is also committed to helping ensure plans are set to create further economic and social advantages for the wider region.
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We have always said "It's good business to do business with a member." I believe it's much better to do business with active members, and in this case, active associates
"In prosperity our friends know us; in adversity we know our friends."
A great way for the builder members to say thank you to all the active associates, when the building industry starts to recover and homes are once again built or improved, is to give those active associates the opportunity to have the builders' business.
There may be some who are offended by this post. If that's the case, did I strike a nerve? Staying involved could be as little as two hours a month attending a committee. Or spending two hours a month calling for investments in the HBA. There really is no excuse not to have some involvement other than the lack of builder business opportunity. If that's what you're all about than I ask all those who value the HBA to consider this;
"In prosperity our associate members know us; in adversity we know our 'true' and active associate members."
It's great business to do business with an ACTIVE member.


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Photography by of Mike Phillips
During April Vacation 2010, at the Wheeler Memorial Library in Orange MA,
we had a magic workshop with several area students. Using cards, crayons, hankerchiefs, and other everyday items, we learned how to make magic.
Contact Ed the Wizard and bring this exciting program to your school or library!
Learning how to perform "Ghost Hankie"
The grand finale: "Cutting the volunteer in half!"


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HEA shares an excerpt from stand-alone contemporary romance Baby Daddy by Kendall Ryan, arriving Feb. 27.
About the book:
A hot and hilarious new standalone from New York Times bestseller Kendall Ryan.
We met in a trapped elevator.
Emmett was on his way to work, sophisticated and handsome in his tailored suit and tie.
I was on my way to the sperm bank. Awkward, right?
At thirty-five, my life hadn't taken the path I thought it would and I was tired of waiting—I wanted a baby. And I was ready to take matters into my own hands to make it happen.
After our ill-fated elevator encounter, Emmett insisted on taking me to dinner—he also insisted on something else—that I ditch my plan involving a turkey baster and let him do the job. He would be my baby daddy. He was a wealthy and powerful CEO with little interest in diapers or playdates. And since he didn't want kids, I'd be on my own once his bun was in my oven, free to go my own way.
But once his baby was inside me, it was like a switch had been flipped, and I got a whole lot more than I ever bargained for.
It's official. I'm truly pathetic.
At this, he stops fidgeting and his eyes meet mine, an intensity to them that I haven't yet seen in our elevator rendezvous. "I like that idea."
"What idea?" My mind comes to a screeching halt and my shoulders tense.
"Just hear me out for a second." He recaps the lipstick and hands it to me. "About the whole baby-making thing … what would you say to going on a date with me first?"
I blink at him. "Well, I think the first thing I'd say would be, huh? And the second would be, why?"
"What do you mean, why? You're a gorgeous woman." He turns his palm up, as if proposing a business deal. "Just think about it. Before you do this, let me take you to dinner and see if you're interested in trying … the old-fashioned way instead." His eyes smolder.
I immediately do this awkward gasp-choke thing, my breath coming out faster than my lungs will tolerate. I stare wide-eyed at Emmett and immediately think that the oxygen in the elevator must be depleted, causing us both to say and do things we normally wouldn't.
Once I've gotten my breathing under control, I look up at him, my mind reeling with a response. "You want to help me?"
"With my sperm, yes. I mean, we'll work out the details later. But, what do you have to lose? I have a college education. My family doesn't have any serious medical issues that we know of. I'm athletic … got third place all-state with my high school track team." His voice is so nonchalant. "Not to mention, I'm pretty damn good in bed."
My brain crashes and explodes. I stare at him, openmouthed. Is he saying what I think he's saying? I can't think of any other way to interpret his words. This smoking-hot man wants to have sex with me. He's offering to put a baby in me.
Holy crap, what? We've known each other a whole half hour. Not that I would know any of the men from the binder at the sperm clinic, but still.
Either ignoring or not noticing my internal meltdown, Emmett continues. "And if you decide you're not feeling it and you'd truly rather use the clinic, then no harm done. Go right ahead. Hell, if you want company, I'll even hold your hand while they put in the turkey baster and spread the nut butter."
"Oh my God … you know they don't use a turkey baster," I say, managing to correct him through my haze of shock and increasingly naughty thoughts, climbing on top of him right now being the tamest. "It's much more clinical, you know. They catheterize your cervix."
He winces. "Ouch. A couple of orgasms sounds much more fun to me." He raises his eyebrows at me insistently. "So, your verdict on dinner?"
My throat has gone bone dry. This man is throwing a major curveball my way, and I'm not sure how to feel about that. I have everything set, but now he's right here in front of me, offering me more than I could ever hope for, and I'm silently considering it. Like seriously considering it. I'm blaming it on the low oxygen levels for what comes out of my mouth next.
"How about we grab coffee sometime?"
He shakes his head. "Coffee isn't a real date. Neither is anything else that happens before five p.m. or takes less than an hour. That's my personal policy." He looks resolute.
Even if we don't ever have mind-blowing sex, a date would be nice. I consider, then shrug, his smile coaxing out one of my own. "Sure. Dinner would be nice."
As if the universe was waiting for me to cave, the elevator groans and shudders to life, heading down as soon as we're done exchanging phone numbers.
The doors open up to the lobby and an apologetic repair crew. We thank them, then stand there awkwardly, watching each other.
"I'll look at my calendar and text you later," he says, his voice low.
I nod. "Okay. Have fun at work."
Emmett nods and we part ways, him into another elevator and me out to the parking lot. I figure there's no point in visiting the clinic now. It might not be my fault, but I'm so embarrassed this whole debacle has made me so late, I've missed my entire appointment. And even if I hadn't missed it, I'd be too busy thinking about the crazy deal I just struck with a total stranger in a broken-down elevator to focus on anything the doctor said anyway.
God, I must be nuts. What the hell was I thinking? But somehow, I can't bring myself to regret agreeing to a date. Emmett calmed me when I would normally be panicking … and that damn smirk? I'm certain that smirk has dropped countless panties across the entire state.
Heading back to the bookshop, I try to shake off the strange interlude in the elevator and get back to the real world. The whole thing was so surreal that I almost feel like I dreamed it, yet I know I didn't.
I don't have time to ponder this all day; there's a mountain of work waiting for me at the bookshop. Right now, what I need most is to sit down at my desk and clear my head with purchase orders and invoices. I'll call the clinic to reschedule my consultation later, after Emmett's proposal inevitably turns out to be a flop.
At the very least, I'll still get a nice dinner out with a devastatingly handsome man.
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…initially conceived as a Family History blog, but also a forum for other perspectives…
As part of a general review this site has been transferred to a new location at www.morrisonfamilyconnections.wordpress.com where all future blogs will be posted.
Once again having just a short visit of three days here was only enough to scratch the surface.
The city of Tokyo is one of the most modern in the world as well as one of the largest. The greater Tokyo metropolitan area with its population of over 36 million includes development all along the 37 kms of motorway beside Tokyo Bay from where the Volendam berthed at Yokohama to the centre of Tokyo.
The city proved to be a wonderful contradiction of skyscrapers and the tradition Japanese gardens, Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines and the Emperor's palace.
We were lucky enough to have a night out at a small theatre restaurant. Apart from the delicious cuisine and jugs of local beer the entertainment was delightfully traditional Japanese with a Beatles number thrown in for good measure. The stage was segmented and the different sections were raised and lowered to create constantly changing landscapes across which the performers danced and bounded.
We then took a day excursion from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji. We didn't see the volcano because of the overcast, and we were told that it is quite a rare event to see the summit (so I bought a postcard instead). We had escaped from the megalopolis that is Tokyo into the country where we visited a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine, walked in some lovely gardens and enjoyed some local cuisine, all the time while our guide, Satoru, gave us insights into Japan's history and culture.
Our several days in and around Tokyo were most enjoyable but with regards to my Japan visit there is another aspect that deserves my blogging about. Japan has held a special significance, if that is the right word, for me because of my own father's experience as a Japanese prisoner of war in Changi and on the Burma Railway during WW2. I haven't harboured any hatred of this nation and its people but it has been like a cloud hanging over my feelings that needed to be confronted.
Accordingly I had been looking forward to Japan and particularly Tokyo to learn about this country and its culture that seemed so very different to my own. Learning more about a country's history certainly helped in my understanding of their culture (and isn't that one of the main reasons for, and benefits from, travelling overseas).
As explained to us, Japanese culture emphasises humility and belonging to a group rather than individualism. This is in evidence by the respectful bowing that is the norm in society. Unfortunately this same culture has led to some serious social problems especially in retirement. During a career where employees become so dedicated to their company a large proportion do not have time for other interests, and this becomes a real problem for them when they retire.
Without exception, everyone that I have spoken to that has travelled to, or spent time in, Japan has told me that they are a friendly people.
Following WW2 and the virtual obliteration of Tokyo the world has seen how Japan has emerged as an industrial powerhouse in the modern world, largely based on the efficiency and dedication of the Japanese people.
Japan is also particularly prone to natural disasters but these people have a philosophy, as explained by Satoru, along the lines that "thunder, earthquake, typhoon and an angry father, will pass". To me it seems that this approach in conjunction with their combination of religions is partly responsible for their philosophy – life goes on after such an event.
In our small minibus on the drive back from Mt. Fuji I can say that I have seldom felt more relaxed, content and at peace. The weather during our visit to Japan has been cloudy and often raining, but on a personal level I feel that the clouds have been blown away.
A much better day dawned today with a lot of pale blue between fluffy white clouds. The Pacific Ocean is also blue, but a darker shade, and is living up to its name being quite peaceful on a moderate swell.
The feeling from my morning treadmill looking down over the ship's bow as it glides smoothly across the great expanse is almost one of man's control over nature, but I know this is not true, as it is still able to impart a sense of the power that those water can generate. Only days ago even those slight seas tossed us around as a warning that we were interlopers here. Today we can feel more at one with our environment – at least for the moment.
Our days at sea (when not visiting ports with their 'mandatory' sightseeing) are without fixed commitments and unhurried. Accordingly it is often quite difficult to keep track of both the day of the week and the time (zone) during our long Pacific crossing – although it is doubtful that it is necessary most of the time. We have turned our clocks back an hour almost every night since we left Alaska to progressively adjust to Asian time. Luckily we are assisted in remembering the day of the week by means of the mats in the lifts that are changed daily.
We have had a couple of birthdays celebrated on board at dinner time recently, including for Scott a couple of nights ago. Unfortunately if ones birthday occurs on October 7 then they will be disappointed this year as tomorrow for us in Sunday October 8. We actually crossed the International Date Line during the day but luckily it didn't affect our scheduled Happy Hour, so all was well.
Today is grey; overcast with low clouds and mist hiding the horizon. The sea is a darker grey, on a moderate four metre swell with only a few white caps, which generally means that the wind is less than 20 knots. Currently, we are several hundreds of nautical miles out of Juneau and south of the Aleutian Islands, heading approximately south-west at 18.5 knots with about 3000 miles to go to Japan.
We are now into our seven day sea crossing from Alaska to Japan and this gives me more free time to blog. In between there is eating, reading, eating, resting and maybe more reading, the odd lecture or seminar, meeting up for happy hour in the Ocean Bar with our favourite jazz trio, evening dining with some nights requiring formal attire, and then maybe a movie or live show. Some of our number have been busy visiting the shops, masseurs and manicurists but so far we have all managed to avoid the casino and art show sales.
To compensate for the excess of food on board that is difficult to avoid, spending 40 minutes in the gym this morning eased my conscience somewhat. My treadmill looked directly out over the bow and I strode along with slight up and downhill trajectories as the ship eased through the swell. We passed through a pod of dolphins apparently heading for Alaska and noticed quite a few sea birds skimming over the waves a long way from any land.
Yesterday's rougher weather has gone for the moment. In those higher seas what had come to my mind, through the fuzzy feeling in my head, was how James Cook, George Vancouver and other seafarers of past times would have coped with the foul weather conditions that they inevitably encountered.
In the short time that I have been sitting, blogging here on the Lido deck near the pool and spa the swell appears to be getting higher and the ride a little bumpier as a second low pressure system passes to the port side. We have been warned of a third, probably more intense low pressure system, to be expected tomorrow.
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Henry James's The Turn of the Screw has sparked disputes over years with largely two sides of critics endeavouring to constitute a tenable interpretation of this canonic ghost story. Edmund Wilson, who had recanted his views incessantly, ultimately settled on the proposition that the ghosts in the story are non-existent and merely conjured up by the hyperimaginative, delusional governess. Countering that line of thought is Brad Leithauser, who chooses not to dismiss the probability of supernatural occurrences, but also considers the process of arriving at a definitive conclusion especially problematic when taken into account that the story is recalled by a possibly deranged mind.
But what is James's stance on this? Inkling can be deduced from the preface to his last ghost story, "The Jolly Corner," according to which the author expresses his preference for ghosts that are extensions of everyday reality: "… the strange and sinister embroidered on the very type of the normal and easy."
Jack Clayton's 1961 film adaptation, The Innocents, attests to James's ideal by meshing the strange and sinister with the normal and easy. Such is, in my opinion, the touchstone of great horror films that effortlessly craft an eerie atmosphere by wheedling the audiences first into that region of seeming familiarity. The effect is stunning if this kind of confidence trick is utilised with the right materials and at the precise moments.
The lighting of the film is especially instrumental in meddling with our perceptions of the strange and the normal. Excessive radiance invades many scenes, insofar as the blazing sun of a warm summer day, or the pearl-like pallor of the children's faces inspires in us even greater fear than, say, the gloom that encompasses the grand gothic mansion, or the disgruntled, spectral face that materialise from the engulfing darkness. A new source of horror is thus introduced, the sort that resembles that when one's equivocal conscience is exposed under the light of day, for all to see. A sense of unease and disquietude that resorts to night and darkness as the surest refuge and concealment, since day and light invariably entail more dangers in store.
Quite relentlessly the film prompts reassessing the values of many common virtues. Amongst them is innocence. How many times has one questioned if children's innocence is only a fragile mask, concealing that knowing precocity that borders on inconceivable wickedness? The governess convinces herself so and attributes the children's adult-like wiles to the possession of the unmitigated spirits. Readers of James's classic may posit readily that all is only a projection of the governess's fear regarding her own sexually repressed mores. The film, however, discounts somewhat such reasoning: two of the most controversial scenes have the boy kiss the governess on the lips with lingering passion, and the girl watch a spider devouring a butterfly with unfeigned nonchalance. Innocence retains only a nominal value.


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Do you remember the last time your efforts were recognized and appreciated? The elated feeling is hard wired into human beings. As pack animals, we naturally want to feel that we belong and that our hard work is valued by the rest of the pack. We might belong a pack that's doing more work in cubicles than hunting, but the satisfaction of a job well done, with praise by peers for contributions to the team, elevates us through and through. The motivation to perform well can and does go beyond raises and profits, there's a big role played by the appreciation of efforts.
Interestingly, this appreciation can lead to higher productivity and, thus, increased profits and raises. Sears, Roebuck & Co. found that every 5% increase in employee attitude scores brought a 1-3% increase in customer satisfaction and a 0.5% increase in revenue. When Walt Disney World Resort implemented program with supervisors recognizing their employee's day-to-day efforts, staff satisfaction increased by 15%. When people are acknowledged for their hard work, everyone feels and better.
It's easy and inexpensive to recognize coworkers, employees, even one's boss. The impact is much bigger. A sincere compliment that's specific and timely can go long way. It helps to simply attempt to be aware how often one clearly expresses appreciation to others.
Giving awards shows much more effort and adds much more prestige and significance to the recognition. Regular awards can even motivate certain team behaviors that need attention. Some awards, like gift certificates or cash, can work, but some can backfire, too. With too much focus on the incentive of the recognition and not enough on the recognition, itself, it can sometimes distract from the whole point and even result in unintended side-effects.
The study, Dirty Laundry of Employee Award Programs: Evidence from the Field, found that the focus on higher-priced incentives backfired, with morale and behavior. One of the authors, Ian Larken explains, "When I talk to companies about award programs, I find myself telling them, 'Don't put in that $500 or the trip to the Bahamas.' It sounds like a nice thing to put in, but it also changes the psychological mindset people have."
Instead, Larkin explains that it's better just to give people a nice plaque, send an email to staff, or call a meeting to recognize certain workers, in front of the whole team.


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Journal of Applied Mathematics
Volume 2006, Article ID 53723, 24 pages
A study of the waves and boundary layers due to a surface pressure on a uniform stream of a slightly viscous liquid of finite depth
Department of Mathematics, Khalisani College, Hooghly 712 138, India
Received 31 May 2006; Revised 25 October 2006; Accepted 22 November 2006
Copyright © 2006 Arghya Bandyopadhyay. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The 2D problem of linear waves generated by an arbitrary pressure distribution on a uniform viscous stream of finite depth is examined. The surface displacement is expressed correct to terms, for small viscosity , with a restriction on . For , exact forms of the steady-state propagating waves are next obtained for all and not merely for which form a wave-quartet or a wave-duo amid local disturbances. The long-distance asymptotic forms are then shown to be uniformly valid for large . For numerical and other purposes, a result essentially due to Cayley is used successfully to express these asymptotic forms in a series of powers of powers of or with coefficients expressed directly in terms of nonviscous wave frequencies and amplitudes. An approximate thickness of surface boundary layer is obtained and a numerical study is undertaken to bring out the salient features of the exact and asymptotic wave motion in question.


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The largest United States Air Carriers reported increases in revenue, in most cases because of boosts in passenger fares. Operating revenues jumped $3.2 billion collectively for the large airlines, and every company except American Airlines parent AMR saw revenues climb in double digits, and they cut their operating loss from first quarter 2010.
U.S. carriers also saw their fuel costs dramatically increase more than $1.9 billion in the first quarter compared to a year earlier.
Noteworthy performances:
– Alaska Air Group and AMR each improved their net income by $69 million. AMR still wound up with a $436 million loss, but Alaska jumped to $74 million in profit. JetBlue Airways also reported improved profits.
– Four of the seven reported operating profits despite the big jump in fuel costs. AMR trailed only Alaska in improving its operating results, but still had the biggest operating loss by far.
– With an 18 percent increase in revenues, Southwest Airlines led the industry in that category.
– Alaska, American, Delta, United Continental, JetBlue, Southwest and US Airways all increased their Operating Revenue by nine to eighteen percent.
It is widely believed that oil prices will subside along with political uncertainty in the Middle East, and that the reported higher revenue figures will then translate into increased profitability once again for these carriers.


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Sea Wolf
Sire: Statue of Liberty
Dam: North Sea
Colour: Brown
Gender: Colt
Age: 3 year old
Foaled: Oct 21st, 2015
Country: Australia
Dr R A Zito, Mrs P Zito, J F Cichello, Mrs R K Cichello, J R Button & Mrs D C Button
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STATUE OF LIBERTY (USA) (Bay or Brown 2000-Stud 2004). 2 wins at 2, Royal Ascot Coventry S., Gr.3. Sire of 871 rnrs, 518 wnrs, 20 SW, inc. Hay List (MVRC Manikato S., Gr.1), Mic Mac, Star Exhibit, Active Minoru, Spirits Dance, Liberty's Gem, Miss Steele, Kikuno Storm, Dan Baroness, Golden Star, Black Mambazo, Dawn Approach, Miss Liberty, Lucky Liberty, Liberty Leader, Anadolu, Broadway Harmony, Kolokol, Elysees, Tempest Tost, etc.
1st dam
NORTH SEA, by Hussonet. Winner at 1450m in Aust. Dam of four named foals, three to race, all winners, inc:-
Jeanneau (f. by Beneteau). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, A$148,900, to 2016-17, ATC Hyland Race Colours 2YO P., 2d ATC Gimcrack S., L, 3d ATC Schweppes 2YO H.
Aim Smart (c. by Smart Missile). Winner at 2 in 2016-17, Counties RC Haunui Farm 2YO S.
American at Sea (f. by All American). Winner at 1400m in 2016-17 in Aust.
2nd dam
OCEANETTE, by Pancho Villa. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 900m, 1500m in Japan. Half-sister to BIWA SHINSEIKI,
Sea of Choice. 3 wins from 1600m to 1700m, MVRC Programmed Property Services P.
New Wave. 7 wins from 1200m to 1850m to 2016-17 in Aust.
Ocean Sunset. 2 wins at 1600m in Aust.
North Sea. Winner. See above.
Allegrini. Winner at 1000m in Aust.
3rd dam
OCEANA, by Northern Dancer. Unraced. Sister to NORTHERNETTE (dam of SCOOT, GOLD CREST), STORM BIRD, South Sea Dancer (dam of SIGNAL TAP), three-quarter-sister to LET'S GO SOUTH, OCEAN'S ANSWER, half-sister to Stormette (dam of STORM TROOPER, MARILLETTE). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 4 winners, inc:-
BIWA SHINSEIKI (Forty Niner). 10 wins from 1400m to 1800m, 371,718,000¥, Nagoya Kakitsubata Kinen, L, Utsunomiya Tochigi Marronnier Cup, L, 2d Kaminoyama Sakurambo Kinen, L, Morioka Mercury Cup, L, Nakayama February S., L, Ohi Tokyo Daishoten, L, Teio Sho, L, 3d Asahikawa Breeders' Gold Cup, L. Sire.
Colony Bay. Raced twice. Dam of-
LINDSAY JEAN (Saint Ballado). 7 wins from 6f to 8½f, US$388,160, Golden Gate Brown Bess H., Gr.3, Bay Meadows Miss America H., L, Golden Gate Moment To Buy H., L, Bay Meadows Autumn Leaves H., L, Palo Alto H., L, 2d Bay Meadows Golden Poppy H., L, Hillsborough H., L, 3d Bay Meadows Yerba Buena H., Gr.3. Producer.
HONOUR COLONY (Honour and Glory). 7 wins at 1m, 8½f, US$209,268, Canterbury Park Lady Canterbury S., L, 3d Canterbury Park John Bullit S., L, Arlington Park Ada L Rice Illinois Owners S., 4th Arlington Park Possibly Perfect S., L, Hawthorne Summertime Promise S., L. Producer.
CROZET (Charismatic). 3 wins at 8½f, Bay Meadows Oaks, L, 4th Hollywood Park Flawlessly S., L. Producer.
Madagascat. Raced twice. Dam of-
Exchange Cat (Exchange Rate). 2 wins at 1m, 2d Belmont Tweedside S., L, 3d Belmont Miss Otis S., L.
Bird is the Word (Birdstone). Winner at 1m in 2017, 2d Santa Anita Singletary S., L, 4th Santa Anita Sham S., Gr.3, Pasadena S., L, Rainbow S., L.
West Indies. Unraced. Dam of-
Indian Halo. Placed at 3 in U.S.A. Dam of-
INDIAN OCEAN (Stormy Atlantic). 3 wins at 6½f, 8½f, Hollywood Park Affirmed H., Gr.3, 3d Hollywood Park Swaps S., Gr.2. Sire.
MEGAN'S HALO (Jules). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 8½f, Suffolk Downs Oaks, L, Suffolk Downs Highland Happening S., L, 4th Meadowlands Miss Liberty S., L.
Shawnee Moon. Placed at 2 & 3 in U.S.A. Dam of-
Giuseppe the Great (Lookin at Lucky). Winner at 6½f, US$287,500, in 2017, 2d Belmont Woody Stephens S., Gr.2, Saratoga Jim Dandy S., Gr.2, 4th Belmont Dwyer S., Gr.3.
Water Angel. Unraced. Dam of-
Exponent. Unraced. Dam of-
DRAYTON (Danetime). 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1450m, £10,114, €103,919, R126,875, 122,728Dhs, Curragh Marble Hill S., L, Coolmore S., L, Greyville Silver Empire Conditions P., Turffontein Racing Express Fact File Progress P., 2d Curragh Railway S., Gr.2.
Croi an Or (Windsor Knot). 3 wins at 8¼f, 8½f, 3d Cork Platinum S., L, 4th Cork Navigation S., L, Killarney Ruby S., L.
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Today we are going to be showing you part number 665C from Thule. This is their transporting and tilting enclosed cargo carrier. It slides into an inch and a quarter hitch, class 2, receiver or a 2 inch hitch which due to its lower height makes loading much easier. It has a tilt down design which makes gaining access to the rear of the vehicle that much easier. It also includes a lock for extra security. Now it also has an optional light and holder for a licensee plate for those long trips down the road which requires you to punch holes in the front of the cargo carrier. This carrier has 13 cubic feet of carrying space and has a weight capacity of 150 pounds. There is also a plug on the bottom of the carrier which makes cleaning a cinch.
Now we will demonstrate how this carrier works and show you some of the finer features we have just mentioned. We will start off with the front side of the carrier and work our way back. Now right now you cannot open this carrier as it is locked. Which is like we mentioned before for added security. Now you just need the key that comes with the carrier. Place it in the lock and turn and the carrier opens. If you look in the cargo carrier here you can see how spacious it really is. Also there is the plug valve here which actually makes cleaning a cinch. Moving further down from that you have the 2 tail light assemblies which do connect to a 4 pole connector. Also right underneath the lock you can see these 3 divots here that actually provide the set up point for your license plate holder. Moving on to the back of the cargo carrier. We will show you, this is the 4 pole connector. That will actually feed power to the tail light assemblies on the back of the carrier. You simply plug it in it to the 4 pole flat in your vehicle and it should run just fine.
To do that you probably want to actually wrap this around a couple times just to get it better secure. And then, the carrier comes equipped with a zip tie to tie this down. Then you just simply plug it into your 4 pole flat. Next is probably the most important function of this cargo carrier is the actual tilting function. If you look back here there is actually a pin you have to pull and then you can gentle let it down to gain more access to the rear of your vehicle. Pull it out and now you have more access to the rear of your vehicle. Now we are going to show you some of the tail light functions of this. To operate these lights you simply turn on the power to your lights. Then you can see it comes on. They also have a left turn, as well as a right turn. They also have a brake function. And just about anything that your car can do, these tail lights will do. There you have it for part number 665C from Thule, the transporter and tilting cargo carrier.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (12 Customer Reviews)Tilting, enclosed, hitch-mounted cargo carrier offers a great solution to transporting your gear. Includes a lock to keep it closed. 13 Cubic feet, 150-pound capacity. Works on 1-1/4" (Class II only) and 2" trailer hitches.
by: Chris A.06/04/2012
Recieved it today. Had it put together in 30 minutes now cant wait to use it. Definitely sturdy and well built. Will handle all the kid stuff just fine. 42730
by: Jim C05/30/2017
Exceeds expectation! Wonderful addition to ease pressure of packing. Gives Dog plenty of space to ride comfortably! 386397
by: Chad M04/30/2008
Extremely Happy The amount of storage capacity, and ease of use with this product is outstanding. Having this has enabled us to use the back of our SUV for the dogs and we have never run out of space yet. Easy to assemble, easy to use, kept our luggage dry in a snow storm, we are very happy we purchased this. We would however suggest getting the locking thule hitch pin, the bolt that comes with it works but you can't lock it and prevent theft of the whole unit without the lock. 809
Will the Thule Hitch Cargo Carrier - TH665C allow the rear doors to open on a Sprinter van?-- comment by: Rod - 10/21/2013
We have not fitted this to a Sprinter, so we cannot say for sure. But I can help you get a good idea of where the carrier will sit. Measure 7-1/2 inches, straight back, from the pin hole on your hitch. Take a yard stick or dowel rod and hold it vertically to the ground at that point. That is just about where the carrier will sit.-- Patrick B - 10/23/2013
by: Steve08/30/2010
Easy to access, convenient I bought this a couple of years ago to free up space in our SUVs while traveling and tailgating. I love it and constantly get questions about it from other people. It is easy to access, locks, keeps things dry and protected. Because of the dimensions, I do recommend packing things in duffel bags rather than hard suitcases, and you'll be able to get a lot more in it. It does not interfere with you view or driving. In fact, you may forget it is attached. The only disadvantage of this model (compared to the Terrapin) is that it can be difficult to tilt and get back if it is fully loaded and you need access to the tailgate. 3400
by: John O.07/06/2009
Lives up to the Thule name Actual carrier lacked description for installation, but it seemed pretty straightforward. Completed and ready for a trip. Don't trust what the dealer says about the wiring hookup. Mine told me it wasn't there so I purchased the extra wiring kit. After following the instructions for some time, I discovered the factory installed harness underneath the vehicle to the left of receiver. Thankfully, etrailer is taking back the kit as I don't need it. 2096
by: Tim G05/06/2013
The Hitch and Cargo carrier are very easy to install and looks great in the 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. It fits with the spare tire on the back. 79172
Thanks for the photo, I have a 2012 2dr wrangler sport that i love , but when my children come to visit, i always have a luggage issue, do you think the transporter can carry three carry on size luggages, and overall has it been working out for you, I thank you in advance for your time-- comment by: aborn76 - 05/24/2013
I have sent an email to Tim letting him know about your question. If he has anything to add, it will appear below his review. I have spent some time with this carrier, and 3 small carry on bags is doable, depending on their exact size. If it helps the inside dimensions of the carrier are 48-1/2 long x 23-1/4 high x 24-1/2 wide (inches).-- Patrick B - 5/25/2013
Can you open the window and tailgate when tilted down? Thanks.-- comment by: Chris - 11/17/2013
The Transporter will not tilt down far enough to allow a swing-door to open. It will allow some vertical-open hatch doors to open. I have included a link to a photo of the Transporter tilted all the way down for you to check out.-- Patrick B - 11/26/2013
by: John C07/31/2009
Terrible Good! I bought one of these back in 2003. I've used it on my Saab wagon, T&C van and Mazda5. It is great for long trips. We just throw in the cargo we plan to use at the motel stops, and store most other destination baggage in the car or van. Great additional space for a travelling family of 5. I store it by hoisting it to the garage ceiling. 2192
by: David11/28/2018
This product was great. Cargo stayed dry and no increase in drag as with cartop carriers. Even though our back lights were not obcurred it was nice knowing the designers considered this and provide lights on the back, just in case. We found we could still open our rear hatch (Audi Q5) without having to tilt the box. 585990
by: Roland07/13/2018
Carrier did all things expected. Good value. 541002
by: Joan06/04/2018
+ Sturdy. easy to use. light weight. keeps items dry.perfect for camping gear - doesn't hold a lot. 516834
by: Brayden B05/19/2017
I actually just used it this weekend for the first time and it was perfect. Good purchase and I hope to use it more in the future. Thanks 382393
by: charles H08/02/2016
just right size and easy to install like it very much. 278558
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Best Gourmet Salts
Six superlative salts everyone should stock at home
Using salt wisely and mindfully helps ensure that you eat a more balanced amount — and amps up the flavor in all your meals. To start: Toss your table and kosher salt directly in the wastebin, says Mark Bitterman, founder and owner of The Meadow, a gourmet salt emporium in Portland, Oregon and NYC.
"Kosher salt, in particular — while enjoying a bit of a boom lately because it's got an earthy look — is a refined chemical made in a lab," says Bitterman, who ribs that "kosher salt is to salt as Velveeta is to cheese."
Instead, Bitterman maintains that the world of salt is every bit as special and varied as that of wine. There are salts that go best with pork, some for salads, others that are perfect with a juicy, grilled peach. Here, his picks for the top six salts every kitchen should stock:
Black Salt
With an earthy flavor and exotic hue, this variety is best used on light-colored foods like pasta, gnocchi or potatoes. (The dark color comes from active charcoal). Bitterman likes to accent an everyday dollop of sour cream on soup with a few jet-black flakes of "Black Diamond" black salt.
Flake Salt
These parchment-fine flakes allow the flavor from the salt to almost explode on the palate, giving dishes a perfect pop of flavor, which fades away gently. As such, it's great for salads, greens and lighter foods. (You'd want a more lingering, persistent punch with protein-based dishes, notes Bitterman.) Flake salt gives a tingling, zesty flavor. A popular, widely available brand is Maldon.
Fleur de Sel
This moist, granular salt is a terrific, all-purpose finishing salt, says Bitterman. The delicate crystals go especially well with similarly delicate foods such as eggs or fish. But it's also perfect sprinkled atop pretty much any dish. Many popular brands come from the coast of Brittany in France.
Sel Gris
This is a "sister salt" to fleur de sel. It's a bit coarser and less delicate, though, so it goes well with steak, root veggies and other hearty dishes, notes Bitterman. Tip: put it on steak just a few minutes before cooking, and the salt will help tenderize the meat, as well as encourage the meat's proteins to rise to the surface — enhancing the flavor.
Red Salt
Bitterman's favorite red salt is called "Molokai Red," which is a Hawaiian salt from the islands' salt pans. It's a wet brick red, quite granular and coarse. Pair red salt with pork, seafood or fruits like peaches, cantaloupes and pears — both cooked and raw.
Smoked Salt
Topping the list in the infused salt category is "Kauai Guava" salt. It's got a "warm, rich, almost bacony flavor," and it goes well with a range of foods —from fruit to vegetables to most meats. A great way to add "razzle dazzle" to the simplest dessert, says Bitterman: Take a scoop of vanilla ice cream and top with 2-3 grains of smoked salt.


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Senator Antonio Trillanes IV questioned Davao Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte's "delicadeza" when the presidential son announced his resignation on Monday.
In a statement released Christmas Day, Trillanes called Duterte's resignation out of delicadeza "pure BS," considering that he had a public squabble with his own daughter.
"Pinatulan nga niya anak niya publicly sa Facebook, tapos delicadeza? Besides, he has already been cleared months ago by Gordon's committee de abswelto. So that's pure BS," he said.
BASAHIN: Sen. Antonio Trillanes, hindi naniniwalang delicadeza ang dahilan ng pagbibitiw ni Davao city Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte pic.twitter.com/gytqSkrjzX
— Zandro Ochona (@ZandroDZMM) December 25, 2017


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Grand Island pitcher Gage Rose made his final conference tournament with the Islanders one to remember, putting his team back on top and showing no mercy on the mound, giving him the newest spot as NTV's athlete of the week.
The conditions were brutal and the competition was tough, but that didn't stop one dedicated Grand Island pitcher from leading his team to their first conference title in four years.
After being handed their biggest loss of the season back in March, Grand Island baseball got to taste sweet revenge in their conference tournament against the same team that scored 12 runs on them when the two programs last met.
"It was awesome, this was the first year we won HAC with all these guys," Rose said. "Happening my senior year it's definitely something to remember, It's a really good feeling."
Taking on Lincoln Southeast in the Heartland Athletic Conference championship, Grand Island started their redemption early scoring two runs in the first inning. They never gave up the lead, thanks to their undefeated pitcher Gage Rose.
"That's just the way Gage has been his last three starts," head coach Joe Wells said. "You know it wasn't a unique one-time deal, Gage has been that tough all year long."
"I knew it was going to be a little more upbeat of a game," Rose stated. "I just try not to let the pressure get to me and just try to throw it in there and throw strikes."
Facing a talented batting order with the Knights, while also fighting through wet and bitter cold weather conditions, Rose held Southeast to only four hits out of nearly two dozen batters. Also recording three strikeouts.
"I played a pretty long toss before the game," Rose explained. "I went and ran a few polls before we took our inning out and kept my coat on to stay warm."
Down but not out, the Knights did manage to score one run in the top of the sixth to pull within one, but Rose came in clutch the final inning to stop them cold. Striking out their final hopes to come back, leading the Islanders to their first conference title in four years.
"It was either I was going to throw a fastball outside or I was going to throw another one to shake off the catcher and throw another hook in there and sure enough got him swinging, Rose said."
Still one of the top competitors in class "A" baseball, The Islanders rank fifth in NSAA wildcard standings at 11-3. And after winning three consecutive games in less than a 24 hour period, Rose and his teammates have high hopes for what lies ahead.


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Uniting Russian, Greek and Spanish cultures by power of music and dance
What the New World Order mobsters and the religious leaders are trying to divide, music and dance can unite.
Here's an example…
Elizabeth and I are leaving in the morning on a four-day trip to California (San Diego & Dana Point). So this music video is our farewell to all of you. I recorded it in the last 24 hours in its entirety on my Yamaha Clavinova. So this music video is another testament as to the richness and variety of sounds that one can create on this amazing instrument.
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I rarely get inspiration to play Russian folk songs. So I thought that this was the first time I have ever recorded it. Not true. I just found out that I evidently did it once before – on my old antique piano – at the Rainbow Shower in Haiku nearly five years ago (see Russian Potpourri, Sep 2009).


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Innogen · Research · Current projects
Understanding the Information Needs and Uses of Life Science Researchers
Robin Williams Wendy Marsden Ann Bruce Jane Calvert
Funding: Research Information Network (RIN)
November 1 2008 – July 31 2009
The Research Information Network (RIN) sponsored a set of case-studies designed to "enhance understanding of how researchers locate, evaluate, organise, manage, transform and communicate information sources as an integrated part of the research process". The aim was to identify "how information-related policy, strategy and practice might be improved to meet the needs of researchers".
The study was carried out by a team of social scientists and information service specialists (respectively, from, the Institute for the Study of Science, Technology and Innovation, and from Information Services at the University of Edinburgh and The Digital Curation Centre) led by Professor Robin Williams.
It built on shared interests and activities in the area including a workshop, jointly organised by BBSRC and the ESRC Innogen Centre, on Data Sharing in the Biosciences: a sociological perspective.
Key findings
- Researchers use informal and trusted sources of advice from colleagues, rather than institutional service teams, to help identify information sources and resources
- The use of social networking tools for scientific research purposes is far more limited than expected
- Data and information sharing activities are mainly driven by needs and bene?ts perceived as most important by life scientists rather than 'top-down' policies and strategies
- There are marked differences in the patterns of information use and exchange between research groups active in different areas of the life sciences, reinforcing the need to avoid standardised policy approaches
- 'One-size-fits-all' information and data sharing policies are not achieving scientifically productive and cost-efficient information use in life sciences.
- There is a significant gap between how researchers behave and the policies and strategies of funders and service providers.
Wider implications for policy
1. Diverse patterns of information use and exchange
- Researchers in the life sciences use and share information in many different ways. Within research groups, differences in information practices reflect divisions of labour, expertise and responsibility.
- Different research groups show a huge and intricate range of formal and informal approaches to discovering, collecting, processing and disseminating information. Patterns of information use and exchange vary hugely, according to the specific research challenge being addressed, even in apparently similar areas of study.
2. Frameworks of support
- Research groups tend to manage and share data in an informal way, without accessing professional support from institutional library and information services. But researchers express a strong desire for professional advice, training and support, with a particular demand for support to be closely integrated with research teams and laboratories.
- Better engagement with information professionals could add to the efficiency and effectiveness of research in the life sciences. Support for researchers must be based on a close understanding of their work, its patterns and timetables.
- Current career development and reward structures are not effective in recognising and rewarding the emerging specialist roles of informaticians, statisticians, modellers and curators, or in strengthening the information skills of life sciences researchers.
- Policy-makers need to work together to produce effective and sustainable models for training and careers in managing information, catering for the varying requirements of different areas of research.
3. Barriers to sharing data and information
- Life sciences researchers use a range of formal and informal mechanisms to exchange data and information with each other. But incentives for communicating the results of research other than through formal publication in journals and conference proceedings are weak and indirect.
- Most research councils require researchers to set up formal mechanisms for managing and sharing the data they created, but many researchers are reluctant to comply with these requirements. They are concerned about potential misuse of their data, and about the risk of losing control over what they consider to be a key part of their intellectual capital.
- Given the limited understanding of which forms of sharing and exchange are most effective, and under what circumstances, policy-makers should work further with researchers to identify the constraints, as well as to preserve the informed choice that is fundamental to scientific research.
The project report was published in November 2009 and is available to download from the reports section of the Innogen website.


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Love the beautiful colors of the season? The fall leaves outside are not the only ones changing color. Enjoy a warm cup of tea in the Color Changing Mug and unravel a colorfully crafted story from your mug!
Each mug displays a solid color, quote and artwork. The transformation begins when a hot beverage is poured into the Color Changing Mug and a story unfolds. Color Changing Mugs are made from high quality porcelain, is uniquely shaped and holds a capacity of 16oz. For a unique yet meaningful gift, the Color Changing Mug is sure to impress!


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Gliding in North Yorkshire at The Gliding Club, Sutton Bank
Central Yorkshire Scout County have joined together with 5 other Counties to provide gliding for members of the Scout Movement at special costs.
The Gliding Club provide so much more than a trial flight, you can camp over, you can take part in Scout badges, you can learn all about flying, you can book a flight simulator session, you can learn how the gliding club works and join as a member.
Visit our regional Scout website www.glider.ne-activities.org.uk and check over which dates are available. From the 1st July all dates not booked will be available to all 6 Counties. (click on Printable List of dates 2016/1017).
Gliding is for small numbers of the right height and weight, just like any thriller ride check the details on the website.
Groups that have used the glider this year,Bardsey Scouts, Kippax Scouts Leeds Templars, 2nd Wakefield,17th Wakefield, Wetherby District and Tenzing Shire Oak Explorers (see comments below)
Hi Jennifer
We all absolutely loved it cant wait to go again. Unfortunately we cant get back in till March but I am keeping my eye out for cancellations
Best regards
Claire 17th Wakefield
(Claire now waiting for 1st July when she can find a date that suits)
Hi Jennifer
The weekend went really well - all the kids loved it and the team at the club were really helpful. Facilities at the club are great and having use of the kitchen etc made life so much easier.
James Nehaul Wetherby District
Hi Jennifer
Tenzing Shire Oak Explorers and 9th Airedale Scouts
We had a great time....we were oversubscribed which is why we've booked for Oct.
They were really good with us at the Club.
One of the things that was discussed was how we get the kids to have a second flight....and therefore start the road to actually learning to glide rather than limiting it to just the one 'try it' session.
And for the first time in Oct..I have a returner...an 11 year old who really is interested in learning to fly.
Helen Haslam
Hi Jennifer,
We had a brilliant day with 6 scouts and 2 leaders flying, the weather was very good so we all achieved at least 20 minutes each flying time. 10 out of 10 for the club, they were very good on what was a busy day with private flyers as well as ourselves.
Kind regards
Alan Hartley, Kippax Scouts
Jennifer Varley


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VB Code to highlight modified cells
So In an Excel sheet, you want to highlight if any cell is modified i.e. value changed or deleted then you can do this through the below VB Code.
How to do this?
Open a Workbook
Right click at the bottom of the sheet where sheet name is i.e. Sheet 1 and then Click on View Code.
Paste the below code in the window and save it.
Private Sub WorkSheet_Change(ByVal Target as Range)
Target.Interior.ColorIndex = 6
End Sub
Target.Interior.ColorIndex = 6
End Sub
Now test it by changing a value in any cell of that sheet and that particular cell will get highlighted.
Limitations: You can't know if a cell was modified multiple times and color highlight can also be removed.


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Hi guys Brian from World Music Supply here again to bring you your usual dose of guitar and gear reviews, and today I get to take a look at something that complements a previous review quite well, in this addition of New and Improved, I get to talk about the Behringer Powerplay P16 series of personal monitors. Designed to work in conjunction with the X32 mixer, the whole Powerplay series is designed to give each individual their own custom mix, no matter where they are, and no matter what they need.
One of selling points of a lot of mixers as of late, was that you could work monitor mixes from on stage via an iPad, but this does something negative as well, it's only useful if you are using the traditional floor wedge style monitor, if you're using in ears, then you are way out of luck. The other problem with this is, you can't just have your sound man run onstage mid show and start tuning your monitors just because you aren't 100% happy with the way its sounding, it's just not practical.
The P16 system works by allowing each individual their own private mix that they can adjust to their liking. This is ideal for dozen upon dozens of different mixing situations, and the most commonly advertised one is using it onstage. Just think about it, you can now tune your own in ear mix without having to worry about yelling at the sound guy, or hoping they get it just right, factor in the limiter and gate on the mixer and there is no more worrying about ear damaging sound levels on stage ever again. The Cat 5e cables used to connect the system can be run very long distances without negatively effecting sound quality, so you can still have your mixer way out front so the soundman can do his job, and now you are free to do yours, except now with a perfect monitor mix.
But let's not stop at simply using this for stage, because a system like this is as versatile as the X32 mixer it is designed to work with. In my review of the X32 mixer, I mentioned that it is sort of a Jack of all Trades, its great for live work, for studio work, you can use it for theaters and plays, you can use it for houses of worship, it just is designed to do anything you want it to, and the P16 system is designed to do all of that and more. In most professional recording studios, they have had little boxes like these for years, but the problem was the price point was well out of the way of everyday people like you and me. So most of us have had to deal with using splitter jacks to hook multiple sets of headphones up to our computers or mixing boards to try and give everyone the ability to listen back during recording, and that never works because not everyone wants to hear the mix the same way. Suddenly with the Powerplay system, and the X32 mixer, you can now have real, pro level studio equipment, at about the price of renting a studio long enough to make a decent demo.
Imagine using this for theatre work, most people who have ever had to do musical work, know what its like to wear those little skin colored headset mic, and a set of in ears, all wired up to you. I know the annoyance of having to sit and work the mix out on these at the beginning of the night, and hope that no one gets louder, or softer as the night goes on. You could actually set an entire arsenal of these up back stage, and if at any point during a scene change, someone is unhappy with how their mix sounded, they could go back and actually tweak their levels before going back out on stage, pure genius.
Or what about houses of worship? Now I'm not talking little four piece youth bands, or a solo singer with an acoustic guitar, they already see how the P16 system could benefit them. Let's talk about the giant groups, with 15, 20 musicians all up on stage, with a few dozen singers all up there, all at once. What about them? For years they have either had to just listen really hard, and do their best to fall into where they need to be, or just go by muscle memory, and hope it sounds good. Not anymore, you can set the entire P16 system up as a permanent installation, and now everyone can have their own private mix, all of them can hear just what they need to hear to do their job, and when you can hear yourself better, you can perform better.
As you can plainly see, the P16 Powerplay is just like its companion the X32, designed for anything and everything you could throw at it. It does a job that almost every musician needs done, at a price point that isn't out of the range of possibilities for most working musicians, and the entire system is well within the combined budget of a band, theatre or house of worship. For all of these reasons, from its affordability, its simplicity, and the fact that it does a job many of us have needed done for ages, the P16 Powerplay system earns itself a definitive 10 out of 10.


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Obviously my first passion in life is film. But long ago, when I was still a "child," I had Olympic dreams. My days were consumed with cartwheels, backhandsprings, and dreams of flying. I longed for an Olympic gold medal. My favorite gymnast was Shannon Miller. Now, almost 20, I can look back and realize how naive of a dream it was. But, aside from the childish pursuit of my endeavors, I continue to love the sport. Most recently, my best friend Megan and I went to Anaheim, California for the 2003 World Championships. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. It's hard to explain to someone who has never been involved with the sport, but gymnastics truly is a fascinating sport. Most who become involved with it, stay involved with it in one way or another. Although my dream right now is to become an actress or head a production studio...or something along those lines...I will always have a fire burning in the back of my brain. There will always be a special place in my heart for this sport. The determination, the pursuit of the impossible, the demand for creative perfection...all of these persist till this day in everything I do. Without gymnastics, I would not be the overachiever that I am. And I certainly would not be as serious a performer as I am. I plan to stay involved as long as I can in any way possible -- coaching, opening a gym, commentating, or even writing a screenplay about my experiences in the sport.
It sounds sappy, but we never forget our first childhood delusions of grandeur. Those dreams were the purest, filled with raw energy and utter joy that, despite our best efforts, cannot quite measure up to the rest of our life achievements. As Wordsworth put it:


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On January 5, 2008, I decided to stop watching TV and start writing a blog. It hasn't always been easy, and I have my rules of exception, but I'm glad I did it. This is an index of the journey so far.
It's not that I hate TV, it's that I love it too much
Other ways of procrastinating: Why I quit TV
I'm not one of those people: The rules for watching or not watching TV
Breakthroughs: The first time I didn't reach for the remote
TV Withdrawl Kicking In:The cravings
The benefits of giving up TV
Fringe Benefits: What I could gain by giving up TV
Six Weeks Without TV and Loving It: Glad I did it
Things I'll miss about TV
No More Nights on the Couch Together?: Missing the social aspect of watching TV
Taking a Break from all your Worries: The need for escapism
Internet Addiction
Old Habits, New Habits: Uh, oh. How I might become addicted to the internet
Friday, March 28, 2008
Turning it Off: TV and Other Addictions
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Igor is forecast to pass close to Bermuda sometime over the weekend.
Hurricane Igor's predicted path.
Hurricane Igor, which is currently still hovering in the Atlantic Ocean has strengthened to a Category 4 Hurricane with winds reaching in excess of 135 mph.
Track Hurricane Igor here:
Hurricane Igor is expected to become a category 5 storm on Monday.
A magnitude 7 earthquake has struck the city of Christchurch in New Zealand leaving damage to many buildings and a series of aftershocks has caused wide spread damage in what is being claimed as the largest Earthquake to hit New Zealand in 80 years.
The earthquake hit 19 miles west of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand.
Currently no fatalaties have been reported and only a few injuries although the damage caused has been extremely severe with 400,000 people being left without power and many building and infrastructures affected by the intial quake and the aftershocks.
Hurricane Earl, the fifth tropical storm, third hurricane of the 2010 Altantic hurricane season which was initially a category 4 hurricane, weakened to a Category 2 by the time it reached the shores of North Carolina.
The storms were still strong enough to cause power outages and some minor flooding but the amount of damage was much less than previously thought.
It is estimated to have caused damages in the region of $150 million along the coast of Eastern United States.
After a 400 year silence, Mount Sinabung in Indonesia has erupted.
Thousands of people have fled the area and a couple of deaths have been reported at this time.
The Volcano and be considered to be inactive until it on Sunday morning, it then erupted again on Monday with more force.


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Mcoy is our first foal. He was born on May 7,2009 1:30 pm.
This is Kate, she was born on May 2,2010 11:30pm. Super sweet!
Rowdy was borm 6:30am April 27,2011. He didnt get his name for nothing.=)
Smurfette was born about 4:00am August 17,2011.She was a total suprise! She made her mommy (Belle) awful protective. She yanked out a bit of my hair!