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a tree, Melaleuca leucadendron, of the myrtle family, native to Australia and New Guinea, having papery bark and yielding a greenish, aromatic oil (cajeput oil) used in medicine and perfumes.
Origin of cajeput
< New Latin cajuputi < Dutch kajoe-poetih(-olie) < Malay kayu putih the cajeput tree (kayu white + putih tree)
Also called paperbark.
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Provence oil adulterated with sunflower oil and mixed with very small traces of camphor and cajeput, sassafras, and rosemary oils.
The names which connect this tree with sassafras, spice and cajeput are based on odor and taste.American Forest Trees
Henry H. Gibson
Oil of cajeput is a powerful antispasmodic and diffusible stimulant.Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II
Arnold Cooley
Cajeput oil, in doses of 20 to 30 drops, every two or three hours.
Oil of cajeput, is prepared in the Moluccas, by distilling the dry leaves of the melaleuca leucadendron.
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ELKINS - James Porterfield, director of the Center for Railway Tourism at Davis & Elkins College, is bridging the past and the present with two recently released projects focusing on railroad heritage tourism. His article, "History of Food Served on American Trains," appears in the current issue of Popular Anthropology Magazine, while the August 15 broadcast of his interview by talk show host Sandy Fenton on iHeartMedia's News Radio WHP580 "Let's Talk Travel" is available as a podcast linked to several regional AAA divisions.
An author and columnist, Porterfield has a special interest in railroad history and culture, particularly rail dining. His article traces the history of food served on American trains and the challenges presented to those preparing the meals. Porterfield points out that along the way, railway dining contributed much to the nation's culinary practices and food culture, along with the development of items common to many families' food pantries.
Popular Anthropology Magazine is a biannual online publication. Porterfield's article, which includes four recipes, can be viewed at www.popanthro.org by clicking on "Current Issue," then selecting "Table of Contents" and clicking on the .pdf.
Fenton's most recent radio interview with Porterfield includes a description of the Center for Railway Tourism's work, as well as rail travel on Amtrak, in private rail cars, and on dinner trains. It can be accessed at www.whp580.com/media/podcast-lets-talk-travel-letstalktravel/lets-talk-t....
Porterfield launched the Center for Railway Tourism at Davis & Elkins in 2012. He is the author of six books, including "Dining by Rail: The History and the Recipes from America's Golden Age of Railroad Cuisine," and edited and introduced Jack Orr's acclaimed biography of O.P. Orr, "Set Up Running," about a Pennsylvania Railroad engineman from 1904 to 1949, and the reprint of Harry Bedwell's classic railroad novel, "The Boomer: A Story of the Rails."
Porterfield is also a columnist, feature writer and contributing editor for Railfan & Railroad magazine; the creator and host of "Journeys for a Railroad Tourist," a blog from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Heritage Travel division; and a frequent speaker at fundraising events for railway heritage sites.
A graduate of Edinboro State College (now Edinboro University of Pennsylvania), Porterfield was a marketing instructor at Penn State University's main campus for 22 years.
The Center for Railway Tourism at Davis & Elkins College is a component of the management program within the Division of Business & Entrepreneurship. The Center enables students to earn the credentials and experience necessary to undertake and succeed at a career in railway heritage and tourism management.
Related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Davis & Elkins College is located in Elkins, 2 hours east of Charleston, 3 hours south of Pittsburgh and 4 hours west of Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit the College website at www.dewv.edu or call 304-637-1243.


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Improving operational effectiveness of Tactical Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Systems (TALEUAS) by utilizing solar power
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This thesis develops, implements, and validates a hybrid energy-harvesting technique that enables extracting energy from the environment by utilizing convective thermals as a source of potential energy, and exploiting solar radiation for photovoltaic (PV) energy to achieve long endurance flight of an autonomous glider. The dynamic behavior of convective thermals, as well as their mathematical models, are studied to determine their motion, while the navigation task is simultaneously solved using a Bayesian search approach that is based on the prior knowledge of the 3D elevation. This study advances an existing technique for detection of thermals by implementing the online identification of the airplane sink rate polar. The glider's climb rate is optimized by implementing a modified thermalling controller, and its performance is compared to an existing method of centering in thermals. The integration of the energy extracted from the solar radiation is accomplished by the design of an Electrical Energy Management System (EEMS) that safely collects and distributes the energy onboard. The electrical energy is supplied by the semi-rigid mono crystalline silicon solar cells, which are embedded into the skin of the glider's wings without distorting the airfoil. To validate and verify the algorithms developed in MATLAB/Simulink, an interface to a high-fidelity pilot's training flight simulator was designed. Furthermore, the numerical algorithms were integrated onboard a prototype SB-XC glider equipped with solar cells to enable the desired energy-harvesting technique. Flight test results verify the feasibility of the developed algorithms.
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BOTOX® Cosmetic targets one of the underlying causes of frown lines and crow's feet—the repeated muscle contractions from frowning and squinting over the years. Your doctor will inject these muscles with BOTOX® Cosmetic to temporarily reduce muscle activity. You'll begin to notice a visible smoothing of these lines.
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Photos taken at maximum smile and at maximum frown before treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA), and taken at maximum smile after treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic at day 7, and taken at maximum frown after treatment with BOTOX® Cosmetic at day 7 and months 3 and 4.
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I had so much fun making this card for the men in my life (love you, Dad and Charlie!) and for my co-workers, who snapped up 25 of them! This is a design that has been around for a long time, and although it is pretty simple to make, it is very impressive! Now, I cannot begin to tie a necktie in real life despite multiple attempts, but give me a 4×4 piece of DSP and an awesome you-tube instructional video, and I'm good to go! I carried on the theme this morning with my 3rd grade Sunday School class, and gave them these bags filled with candy for their Dads. I found the instructions for the bag and tie on pinterest, but actually just made bags out of a sheet of cardstock, and freehand cut a tie out of DSP!
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The Bluetooth feature is designed to support education in off-grid environments by enabling teachers who have downloaded educational content to their mobile phones to then play it back through the radios' speakers. Educators will be able to use a wide range of previously inaccessible content, whilst students will benefit from a broader curriculum, improved educational opportunities and, ultimately, enhanced life chances.
This Bluetooth feature also makes distribution of on-demand educational content to remote locations much more straightforward for content producers.
Announcing the availability of Encore's new Bluetooth feature, Freeplay Energy's managing director John McGrath said: "Encore was designed for, and is ideally suited to, extended use in off-grid schools, colleges and homes. And as technology moves on, so does the Encore radio.
"That is why we are delighted to offer a brand-new Bluetooth option for our Encore range.
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Having been to California in 2003 and not being able to fit in a look at the Grand Canyon, this trip was dedicated to touring the canyons and other natural sites of Northern Arizona and Southern Utah. The itinerary fell into place quite easily when the map was studied, since a loop could take in some of the most spectacular vistas that can be encountered anywhere. The arrival airport could realistically have been either Phoenix or Las Vegas, but the circuit more naturally lent itself to the latter.
Following our arrival in Las Vegas, and an overnight stay there, we left the next morning to cover the following locations:
Flagstaff. Set at a relatively high altitude, this is a good central spot for various differing parks and also Sedona, which is a very picturesque town to the South. Early mornings here were cold (around 40°F);
Grand Canyon. It has to be done, and is every bit as spectacular as you have heard. The best direction to approach the National Park is from the East entrance, since the road from here passes many outlooks from the South rim. Within Grand Canyon Village itself, there is a worthwhile walk westwards along the rim. We found it was best to buy an annual pass to the National Parks, since this worked out better value than day passes when also visiting Bryce Canyon, Zion, Arches, and Capitol Reef;
Page. This is the town set up in the 1950's to service the building of the Glen Canyon dam. It is thus located only a couple of miles from Lake Powell, which is probably of most interest to water sports enthusiasts. However, there is a good 8 mile circular rim walk around Page, with some nice views of the lake and also one or two birds to be seen. In addition, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend are well recommended;
Moab. Many people visit here for the water based activities on the Colorado River. For ourselves, the two main reasons for the visit were Arches NP, which is only 5 miles to the North, and Monument Valley, which is on route from Page;
Bryce Canyon. This is at a higher elevation than expected, which keeps the daytime temperatures down to a respectable level, and the composition of the canyon itself is astounding. Not only does Bryce offer stunning scenery, but the accompanying forest and sage brush land over the highway are good for both birds and mammals.
While a little bit of research into the birding sites of the area was conducted before leaving, the main object of the holiday was to see the sites, and staying 2-3 nights in each of the locations left little time for any other activities. That being said, the geology and interest from the natural wonders of the area are unbelievable, and should be enjoyed in their own right. Some birds can be seen at some of these locations, but lack of them is by no means a disappointment.
The timing of the trip was intended to fit in with our other holidays, so the fact that we were in the area during the driest month was a useful coincidence. Not only was there no rain during our stay, but even clouds were few and far between. Temperatures varied hugely from one location to another, with highs in Las Vegas being bring up to 109°C (even nights didn't drop out of the 80's), to the much more refreshing 70's - 80's of Flagstaff and Bryce Canyon. Car hire was booked via the internet and using Dollar, which was much cheaper than the counter prices. We treated ourselves to a convertible, which was a good investment given the weather.
Arizona Mountain Inn, Flagstaff
There seem to be many chain hotels within the town, but this is a much better location, since the main building (with 2 recommended reasonably priced suites including breakfast) and associated cabins are surrounded by ponderosa pines. This offers some immediate birding on the doorstep, and while the variety of species is limited and generally of commoner types, seeing such characters as Western Bluebirds and Hairy Woodpeckers close up and almost on demand outside of the back door is rewarding.
Yavapai Lodge, Grand Canyon
Accommodation within Grand Canyon Village is limited, with only 4 lodges to choose from. When we arrived at Yavapai, all rooms were booked, which is probably why most tourists either stay at Tusayan a little further South, or visit for the day. Hence booking ahead in the Summer is advisable, but the reward is to be able to sleep within walking distance of the local California Condor population. Yavapai seems to be the more basic of the choices, but still offers a roomy and clean respite, surrounded by pine woodland with ample potential for a small variety of common species..
Marriott Courtyard, Page
Page is located 2 miles from the Glen Canyon dam, which is the reason for the existence of Lake Powell, and even for the town of Page itself, since it was founded in the 1950's for the construction of the dam. There are many chain motels in the town, but the Marriott is set aside from habitation for a still reasonable price. It is also next to a golf course, but this didn't seem to hold anything of particular interest. An 8 mile rim trail around the town is worth doing for the spectacular views of the lake.
Mayor's House, Moab
Moab is the largest town in South-eastern Utah, and hence has a good variety of chain hotels, but it also offers very reasonably priced B&B's such as this. The property is set to the East of town towards the hills. Worthy of note are the excellent (but not too filling) breakfasts, and the lack of any keys to enter the property and rooms (no need for them according to the owners). It has a small garden with pool, and of avian interest the nest of a pair of Black-billed Magpies. I did walk the street looking for birds one afternoon, but in the high heat only came up with Western Kingbirds, Lesser Goldfinches, and copious American Robins & House Finches.
Bryce Canyon Lodge
There is one lodge within Bryce Canyon NP, and several less expensive ones just outside. On the face of it, there doesn't seem a great benefit in the former, since a car or shuttle is still required to reach many of the viewpoints and hikes. One of the beauties of the lodge is the proximity to the main road, and more exactly, the open area of sage brush beyond. This has great potential for open meadow and sage specialists.
Arizona Mountain Inn, Flagstaff
The ponderosa pine woods which enveloped our lodge for three nights were covered properly over a three hour period early on the second morning of the stay, following a short walk around the grounds the previous morning. Most of the species had been seen then, with only one or two more added. One thing that has to be said about the morning sortie was that it was very cold - daytime temperatures had been in the high 70's, but this morning began at around 40°F degrees. On the other hand, light was reasonable at around 5am, and full when I started the rounds half an hour later.
The predominant habitat is ponderosa pine woodland, with the occasional clearing for tracks running through. Yesterday's high profile Hairy Woodpeckers were again in attendance, being seen as soon as I left the doorway. Predominant species were probably Western Bluebird, which were in some cases feeding fledged young, and House Finches, often heard singing as well as being seen. Violet-green Swallows had been noticed in good numbers yesterday, but the treat of the morning was discovering that at least one pair of birds was coming to the ground to collect straw for nest building. A nectar feeder outside the neighbouring chalet only had one brief Black-chinned Hummingbird visiting.
A little deeper into the woods were Dark-eyed Juncos, often located by singing males, but a further pair were found to be collecting food for young near to our room. Black-capped Chickadees were common, but diligence paid off when a few Mountain Chickadees were picked out. Only 1 Pygmy Nuthatch was seen on both mornings.
Other sites in the Flagstaff area
Walnut Canyon
This was a habitation site for the Sinagua Indians, who fled the volcanic eruption to colonise the ledges of this canyon. Juniper and pinyon pines abound here. Our visit found only the rim trail open, since a landslide had blocked the descent on the Island Trail. Potential species as seen on the boards include Townshend's Solitaire and Great Horned Owl, but we made do with Steller's Jay and Ash-throated Flycatcher.
Sunset Crater/Wupatki National Monument
The loop containing these two sites is well worth doing for the scenic rewards, particularly the volcano crater for the still impressive lava fields and ash covered slopes. However, very little bird life was present at the volcano, apart from overflying Violet-green Swallows. Similarly, the Wupatki relicts only proffered a pair of Rock Wrens.
Flagstaff Arboretum
We landed here too late in the day to do the area justice, but the mix of habitats created for the arboretum make it a site of rich potential. Even a short walk around the immediate vicinity of the reception can add some common species to the list. It is worth noting that the opening times are 9 - 5, and entry outside of these seems impossible, since there are locked gates and a high fence.
Sites in Sedona
Slide Rock State Park
This is ostensibly a family day out type of place, where dad and the kids can have fun in the clear waters of Oak Creek. However, some nice birds can also be seen while watching the fun and frolics, such as Bullock's Oriole, Hairy Woodpecker, and Black Phoebe. The short walk above the creek is worthwhile, and the skies above are adorned with numerous White-throated Swifts.
Red Rock Crossing
This is a short walk through woodland and alongside a small creek to the base of Cathedral Rock, which in itself is worth the visit. Numerous birds can also be heard singing and calling as the walk progresses, many of which are Lesser Goldfinches, although we also added Phainopepla and Black Phoebe, with White-throated Swifts overhead.
Oak Creek
South of Sedona, and beyond yet more impressive red rock mesas is this small town, we did a road stop for a vista and walk to Bell Rock. We completed this short walk, and turned up nesting Western Kingbird, a pair of which were mobbing an unidentified hawk, with additional Ash-throated Flycatchers evident. The longer loop walk may be worth doing for more species and superb scenery.
Grand Canyon
The main purpose of the visit to the Grand Canyon was to mutter in wonder at this geological marvel, which was duly done. However, despite the fact that no specific birding was done here, some nice birds were spotted anyway. The most obvious one is California Condor. These are most reliably seen from Lookout Studio within Grand Canyon village, along with the many chattering tourists who also want a piece of the vulture action. This is the second site to the Big Sur in California to have released captive birds, and they have now bred successfully on 7 occasions.
Also within the confines of the village are many breeding Brewer's Blackbirds, which cannot be missed. A Black-throated Grey Warbler was edging its way along the bushes on the South Rim of the village.
Within the pines, Western Bluebirds and Lesser Goldfinches abound, along with a few singing Dark-eyed Juncos and Black-capped Chickadees.
The viewpoints towards the East Entrance are also worth checking. After a party of Blue-grey Gnatcatchers, 1-2 families of Townshend's Solitaires were chanced upon.
Rim Walk, Page
Page is set in the desert, and was originally established to service the manufacture of the Glen Canyon Dam nearby. Although it has now grown and adapted into a small town, it is still surrounded by desert, with the odd oasis of a golf course and gardens in interspersed. The Rim Walk is an 8 mile loop which more or less encircles the town, overlooking the lake, desert, and outer part of the habitation.
I covered a small section at the head of North Navajo Drive, which is also designated as a nature reserve. One of the hopes was to see snakes along here, since they have been reported, but no luck this morning. Birdlife is sparse and of limited variety, the most common being small family parties of Black-throated Sparrows. Most of the obliging individuals were immatures. Rock Wrens are also common along here, again often seen in family groups. And that was about that for the actual walk, although a couple of battling Black-chinned Hummingbirds were near to the car park, along with a few Mourning Doves and Great-tailed Grackles.
Back at the hotel, I decided to have a quick look at the golf course, since they can often offer an oasis to desert birds. Pay dirt was struck with a Greater Roadrunner working the fairways, eventually posing within a few metres in front of me.
Arches National Park, Moab
This is one of the most stunning and amazingly formed of the regions parks, with not only the arches to see, but many other rock formations in the rich red coloured rock. The Delicate Arch walk was tackled - about a 2 hour uphill hike alongside the aged and child buggies. In addition to the arch, Violet-green Swallows were joined at the trail head by an American Kestrel. The car park of the Devil's Garden, at the apex of the park, held Juniper Titmouse, with Black-tailed Gnatcatcher on the trail, and small numbers of White-throated Swifts overhead.
Capitol Reef NP
This spot formed a good stopping off point for the Moab to Bryce Canyon journey. The cliffs along the North-eastern edge are as usual picturesque, and a Golden Eagle was spotted from the drive. However, the picnic area shortly after the entrance offers wooded shade and the chance for one or two birds. In addition to the obvious American Robins and Brown-headed Cowbirds, we saw Common Flicker, Western Kingbird and a singing Yellow Warbler while stuffing ourselves with a Subway sandwich.
Bryce Canyon
Good numbers of sightseers meander around the various trails of Bryce Canyon, but it is worth joining in and wandering both the Rim Trail and also the hikes descending into the formations of the spectacular canyon. In addition, one or two species of birds are found: my own targets of Clark's Nutcracker (pair along the Queen's Garden Trail), and Mountain Bluebird (female along the Rim Trail) were both ticked off during one walk. Violet-green Swallows are always overhead, with 3 White-throated Swifts putting in a noisy appearance. At the Sunset Point picnic site, a couple of White-breasted Nuthatches came more or less to the tables, with a Dark-eyed Junco a little more reticent.
Early morning walk
First aim of the morning was the tourist orientated sunrise watch from Inspiration Point - not such a bad idea since it shows up the hoodoos of the canyon in a positive light. After passing a couple of Mule Deer in the half light, I was surprised that there were so few people around - one or two huddled at the lookout posts in the cold morning air.
After gasping at the spectacle that is sunrise (admittedly it was a reasonable effect), the rim between Sunrise and Sunset Points was covered. The main habitat of interest is the bristlecone pine woodland which backs on to the rim path. The White-breasted Nuthatches of yesterday didn't put in an appearance, but one of the mysteries solved - a distant singing bird suspected as Townshend's Solitaire was probably backed up by a much closer singing bird on the rim, which then continued to feed on the path. Western Bluebirds were again evident, as were a couple of Dark-eyed Juncos. A distant singing sparrow was eventually tracked down to perch near to the Bryce Canyon Lodge - a dapper Green-tailed Towhee. A much more difficult songster was Grace's Warbler, flitting from bristlecone pine to pine, but occasionally showing well enough between trees for identification. A small group of Brown-headed Cowbirds was possibly a family party, often to be found squabbling in the undergrowth. Only other species of note were 2 separate calling Western Tanagers.
Before returning for breakfast, a brief sortie to the sage brush on the opposite side of the main road had to be done. It quickly became evident that more time should have been spent here, since the potential of the area seemed huge. After a singing Western Meadowlark, the first of a few Sage Thrashers was found near to the road. While watching this, a grouse of some description erupted from near to me, but couldn't be relocated. A sparrow on the other side of the road seemed to have potential but disappeared before it could be screened properly.
Corn Creek
Escaping the city life of Las Vegas for some reasonable desert birding is quite straight forward, since Corn Creek is less than half an hours drive from downtown on the State Road 75. Set 3.8 miles along a dusty but very well maintained gravel track, the reserve is consist of a fairly small green oasis in the desert, holding some standing water in the form of bullfrog infested pools, and a mixture of trees. There is even a toilet and small visitor centre, although the latter showed no signs of being open during my visit. There are also interpretive boards and leaflets to be had, along with a guest book to sign.
At first I had the impression that the reserve was much larger than it actually was, but it turned out to be relatively small, so I completed at least 3-4 loops of the trails. Ash-throated Flycatchers seemed to be everywhere, being quite common and noisy. A group of Phainopeplas also kept reappearing and alighting at the top of bare branches. The active and constantly calling Lucy's Warblers were more difficult to get good views of - they were seen regularly enough, but played around in the leafed trees. At least 2 Yellow-breasted Chats were a lot easier, since they frequently sang from the topmost lookout branches. A Loggerhead Shrike with mouth watering insect was a bit of a surprise. There were probably fewer species than I had expected in this hyped up spot, which may have been down to season, but it is probably one of the better and higher potential locations in the Las Vegas area.
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
More time should have been spent here, since there is more in potential than just the lagoons, and even these kept turning up more species as the time, and temperature, moved on and up. The location from Las Vegas is ideal - just across the 75 from the centre of town, and the directions make the site easy to visit. After using the intercom at the main gate for entry, the visitor parking and centre were well signposted, passing the out of bounds working lagoons on the way. No fee is required, just signing in and out is all that is requested. A map of the birding area is provided along with a bird list.
Most of the birding is on the lagoons, of which there are nine, but a perimeter walk can also be done, looking in particular for Crissal Thrashers, which are listed as common in the mesquite to the other side of the boundary fence. Time constraints meant that I had to cover this quickly, and none were seen. The lagoons are well worthy of attention, with #9 offering extra interest since reeds have been planted, and are the host to a colony of Yellow-headed Blackbirds. The small islands were also the only place to hold a few American Avocets, alongside the more common and widespread Black-necked Stilts. The only lagoon which was mainly dry was #3, due to maintenance, but the small pool remaining was the best place for White-faced Ibis.
Black-necked Grebes were very common, being present on nearly every lagoon.
Wildfowl were present in small numbers - mainly Redheads and Ruddy Duck were
joined by the odd Cinnamon & Blue-winged Teal, and even singles of Pintail
and what looked like female Bufflehead. 2 separate Green Herons were
inadvertently disturbed from the edges, and 2 Killdeer seemed to be performing
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DAY 12 - Viewing Paris on foot
Our second day at Paris. We'll be looking Paris more in depth. This time round we will be walking around instead of "coaching" around, by bus I mean. A clearer picture is always nice. A closer looks is always lovely rather than just pass by.
I just love it when comes to season change. See how the green leaves turn into orange yellowish color. It is truly romantic. Just like what we watch in korean drama. Just too romantic to described. Great to share with your other half.
Paris also known as shopping heaven for branded shop. Today is also day for shopping. You'll get shocked when you see how those people queue up and waiting for someone to serve them. People mountain, people see.
When you're walking around enjoying the view, time just flies. It's time for lunch again. There's nothing much to try as this is not our first day here. Besides, we were keeping our tummy for something special for dinner. Went for McD once again. Best companion when you can't think of what to eat.
I don't really remember what do we called this but you'll know this place if you did watch the famous movie, Da Vinci Code. One of the scene in the movie was taken place here.
After lunch, some exercise is good for health. Therefore, we decide to climb up Eiffel Tower instead of taking the elevator. I heard it was 777 steps but I think it was more than that. I'm almost out of breath when I reach the top. Not the peak of course.
Fantastic view from Eiffel Tower. You can see the whole Paris which makes me feel absolute wonderful. How I wish time could just stop that moment.
Lots of exercise, lots of look and see, finally we come to real business. Things that I had been waiting for. French Meal. The total original French meal.
First, for our starter we had this so called foie d'oie in french. I don't really like the taste of it. Feels weird when it melts in your mouth but it's something near to cheese.
After the goose liver here comes another main thing. The escargot. You'll never get to eat such fresh snail in Malaysia. It's totally awesome. You can even eat it with bread. Everyone have total satisfaction on this dish compare to the previous one. Mama mia!!~~
Comes to main course. I had chosen duck out of beef, chicken and fish. The duck was great. Better than beef. Somehow it is out of personal preference only.
Very full after the main course but that's not the end of it. Desserts to serve. No matter how full you are, dessert is still a must. I feel so much happiness after this meal. No more regrets in life. Food just enlighten me all the time.
Pictures and more pictures after the meal. It's our second final day. Not gona see them again after end of this trip. Picture is a memory captured thing to store every moment.
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The poster is very beautiful and much like the teaser trailer doesn't reveal much. We will just have to wait a little longer for the full trailer.
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"Beauty and The Beast will be directed by Bill Condon, the film stars Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston, Josh Gad as Le Fou, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Ewan McGregor as Lumiere, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts, Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, Stanley Tucci as Cadenza, Kevin Kline as Maurice, and Audra McDonald as Garderobe."
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We found a bigger village, with a restaurant and two (!) guesthouses. The village only had electricity for a few hours at night, but naturally there was cable television. In case you want to go, skip the natural hot springs nearby, as it more resembled a local garbage dump than anything you want to bathe in.


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I don't know if many people know this but I also write a book blog as well as Some Sparkle and Shine. It's called A Little Bit of Literature and you can see it here. It's quite new but I would love for you to go and give it a glance if you like books or movies or just fancy reading something a little different.
This is kind of a shameless plug for that blog but to go along with that I thought I would do the How I Read Tag here to give you an idea of what you might find over there!
So, without further or do here is the Tag:
This is kind of a shameless plug for that blog but to go along with that I thought I would do the How I Read Tag here to give you an idea of what you might find over there!
So, without further or do here is the Tag:
(1)How do you find out about new books to read?
I find new books to read through book tube, book blogs and just browsing in the shop. I don't like to go into books too well informed about them so I like to grab something that seems intriguing in a shop and take it home. I've found some book tubers that are exactly the same as me when it comes to reading things (for example what they find good and what they enjoy) so I usually gravitate towards books that they recommend or have read as well.
(2)How did you get into reading?
Twilight! I honestly cannot remember a book I read before I read Twilight. It was a book I grew with and I'll always be thankful for the series because without it I wouldn't be reading. Reading helps with so many things, even if you aren't reading what people consider to be brilliant literature. It helps with spelling, speaking and for those in school, at uni or who enjoy writing it helps with that as well. It's also nice to get lost in a place that isn't surrounded by your problems.
(3)How has your taste in books changed as you've gotten older?
I think my taste is changing ever so slightly but I still like the same kind of things. Because I have read more I can appreciate certain books more and am able to tell what is "good" and "bad", to me at least. I don't think my genre taste has changed but I do find myself looking in adult sections more for genres that fit my tastes but are for a more adult audience.
(4)How often do you buy books?
Not too often. I can go months and months without buying books but when I do let myself buy a book it gets extreme. I can't just buy 1 or 2, I go crazy. It ends up being stupid amounts of books so maybe I should spread the spending out over the months instead of taking breaks and going to extremes.
(5) How did you get into
I got into book blogging because I found the book tube community and began to get into reading more. I did a few reviews of books and movies on my beauty blog *this blog* but it doesn't fit the blog so I thought I would start a little blog for book talk and throw in some movies talk over there as well. I think more random things might go over on the blog too so I can keep this blog focused.
(6)How do you react when you don't like the end of a book?
Badly. I usually ends up with the book being thrown across the room or with me shouting at inanimate objects *to book* *the wall* *the air*.
(7)How often have you taken a sneaky look at the back page of a book to see if it's a happy ending?
To often. I don't so much anymore but at one point I looked at the end of every book I read. I don't think the last page ever gives too much away but I just liked to look to see if the characters I was starting to like were still alive and well by the end.
(8)How many people are you going to tag, and who are they?
I'm not going to tag anyone specific because this is quite an old tag now and I'm sure most people have done it but if you want to do it go ahead and be sure to leave me a link in the comments so I can check out your answers.
Thanks for reading guys and don't forget to check out A Little Bit Of Literature here for more book talk.
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From: Jeff Bone (email@example.com)
Date: Thu Jul 27 2000 - 20:52:08 PDT
One last bit, of probably no interest...
> * Since software for home use is still mostly distributed on CDs in
> boxes
> Support that. Over 70% of people that buy a home computer *never buy
> another application for that computer* except for games and edutainment
> / content titles. I'd have a hard time digging up the support for that,
> and it's likely stale anyway: that's a recollection from the market
> research that supported the first and second Active Paper business
> plans, back in '94-'95.
I've been racking my brain and my archives trying to find where that 70%
number came from; I think where it actually came from was Michael Dell,
when I pitched him in late '94 or early '95 for Active Paper. Our model was
to produce software --- a standards-based Web browser and e-mail client ---
for GenMagic's Magic Cap platform and sell that via distribution deals -w-
Sony, Motorola, etc. via store shelves to device owners. I believe that the
factoid mentioned came up in approximately the following context: he said
we couldn't win with that model, as people just didn't buy applications,
based on PC experience. Dell was doing deals all over the place to gut up
the number and variety of bundled applications to make the boxes more
useful. His suggestion: move up the food chain, do a licensing deal -w-
GenMagic, and be "in the box." Which, ultimately, is exactly what we did in
For the terminally curious, he didn't invest in the company, because he said
(approximately) "nobody's ever going to want an underpowered handheld
computer when they can get a laptop that does more and has a bigger screen."
His intuition was probably right not to invest in 1994-1995 in a General
Magic-based play, but I think his reasoning was a bit off.
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Nightmare – A frightening or unpleasant dream.
Ever have that dream where you're being suffocated? It's a common one, and it actually gave us the term nightmare. A 'mare' was another term for a 'goblin', particularly one who spent their time suffocating sleepers.
The 'mare' part comes from the Proto-Germanic word 'maron' and originally from the Proto-Indo-European word 'mora' which also meant a suffocating goblin – dreams of suffocation are nothing new.


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Ángel Ricardo Ricardo Ríos: Floral Magnificence
By Margaret Failoni
"Nature is a revelation of God; Art a revelation of man."
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
It would seem these words were written for Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rios.
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The epiphany for this Cuban
Although gardens have been buried by modernity, limiting the organic to functioning areas in Cuernavaca over the last twenty or thirty years—and actually, throughout the world—they still remain a source of fertile inspiration continuing to appeal to many artists. The garden captivates. Beyond the enclosed and organized space, the garden in this exhibition is a harbor for blurred, licentious, and undisciplined private passions.
Ricardo Rios gives us the obscure, chaotic, wildly divine, explosive, and unpredictable experimental garden. It is the orgasm of a metaphorical spring.
Not since Monet's Giverny garden paintings have we witnessed such an incessant quest for the proliferation of the ultimate dream garden. And as seen in most of these large oils
, Ricardo Rios' penchant for the monumental is in contrast with his attraction to the vulnerable and profound as can be seen in some of his works on paper. The artist expresses his sensibility and questions his audience's relationship with nature.
A far cry from his earlier works of beautifully rendered silk striped cushions of clouds and sensuous interpretations of surreal landscapes, Ricardo Rios' nine
–year floral passion not only is nowhere near fading, but continues to fill the gaze of the viewer with an ever growing admiration for superb painting in this world of floral magnificence.


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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Weekend Catch Up
I had to drop my car off for service in the south bay, so Jim and I decided to have dinner with his parents and then spend the night there. We hadn't seen them in a long time and it was great to just sit around the table eating, drinking wine and catching up. Since there were no games or TV shows that we wanted to watch, we talked until after 10pm. So nice.
The funny part came the next morning though. Jim and his dad made it through 2 bottles of wine that night, with me and his mom only having maybe a glass each. His dad was up early and went swimming, while Jim nursed a headache all day. Jim's comment "How pathetic is it that my dad can drink me under the table?" Pathetic? Nah. I'd say hilarious!
I was up just after dawn so I could head out on a long walk along the beach. So beautiful. I did a 10 mile loop, which took me down to Hermosa beach and back to the inlaws house. Not only was the water refreshing, but those beach houses along the strand are absolutely drool-worthy. Lots and lots of pretty things to look at. After I got back and showered, Jim and I met up with his parents and grandmother for brunch at The Corner Bakery.
After brunch, Jim headed back up to the house to get some work done, while I ran up to Beverly Hills to pick up my dress for Vino's wedding and get my toes painted and my eyebrows waxed. That night we picked up mexican food for dinner and just vegged on the couch while watching Fringe (the show has potential, but isn't quite living up to it yet).
Up bright and early to head out to the Rose Bowl to tailgate before the UCLA game. Tailgating was fun -- we (aka I) made breakfast burritos, which we had to eat on napkins because I forgot the plates. Um, oops. The game, however, was just depressing. Yeah, that's all I have to say about that.
We got home in the late afternoon with enough time to take a dip in the pool and then start cleaning up the house before dinner. Dinner consisted of homemade veggie and sausage calzones, salad and red wine, which we consumed while watching more college football on television. At least those games were somewhat interesting, as opposed to the one we sat in the bright sun watching that afternoon. :/
Sleeping in - yay! After lounging around for a bit and having breakfast, the rest of the day was an errand and chore bonanza! By the end of the day the kitchen and bathroom were sparkling, the laundry was all done, the tables were cleared off, bills were paid, plants were watered and the house was in great order. I even incorporated some errands in my 8 mile walk that afternoon (running by the grocery store to fill a prescription and picking up a book at the library).
That night we collapsed in a heap on the couch. Jim is on a business trip until really late Wednesday night and then Thursday morning we drive out to Vegas for the wedding. So excited for Vino's wedding and all the accompanying festivities. :D
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Wow, busy weekend! It sounds like a very productive one.ReplyDelete
PS - I laughed when you said you got your toes painted. ;)
I like how you're putting the pool to good use. If I had a pool, I'd never use it. Well, I'd never get a house with a pool in the first place. But you know what I mean.ReplyDelete
You need pics!ReplyDelete
Ok, I need pics.
dude, I'm tired just reading about everything that you did.ReplyDelete
i'm really just so impressed with how well you're doing with the walking. awesome!ReplyDelete
I love living your life in my head. I swear I would be doing the exact same things if I lived in LA and didn't have to work every weekend or fill them up with a million things.ReplyDelete
Sounds like you had a full, but great weekend. I can't wait to hear about Vino's wedding and your fun mini-vacay!ReplyDelete
Wine, walks on the beach, and breakfast burritos? Sounds like an awesome weekend!ReplyDelete


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Hawran or Hauran (hourän´) [Heb.,=hollow or cavernous land], district, SW Syria. It is a largely treeless region marked by conical volcanic peaks, barren lava fields, and rich lava soil. In the northeast are the Druze Mts., many of whose numerous caverns were once inhabited. Major towns are Dara, Busra ash-Sham, and Izra, which date back to Hellenistic times. Grains and fruits (including grapes) are grown in Hawran. Most of the inhabitants are Druze, who migrated from Lebanon in the 18th and 19th cent. The Hawran district belonged, at least in part, to the biblical kingdom of Bashan, which the Israelites conquered. Designated the northeast boundary of the Promised Land, Hawran later became the Roman province of Auranitis. The region was converted to Christianity by the late 2d cent. and prospered until the Arab invasion of the 7th cent. During the Crusades, Muslims who were driven out of Palestine moved to Hawran to make a stand against the Christians. The district has many ancient towns whose buildings and furniture are made entirely of lava; about 300 of these "giant cities of Bashan" have been located. Inscriptions in Greek, Latin, Arabic, and Sabaean (southern Arabic) abound.
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This is a list of quotes for the solo character Tron Bonne & Servbots. Like the other solo characters, she has a unique pre-battle dialog with all the paired characters and additionally, around five post-battle dialogs with select paired characters.
- Servbot: Hooray! Hooray! Go for it!
- Tron: They should know that resistance is futile!
- Tron: That's right! When we get through with them, they'll be nothing but scrap!
- Tron: Alright, stop shuffling around and get out of my way!
- Tron: Okay, I'm going in at full power!
- Tron: Hand over all your valuables!
- Servbot: Roger! Commencing scrapping!
- Tron: Any rare parts we find are mine!
- Tron: Take everything they have!
- Tron: I'll teach you to fear the Bonne family!
Solo BeginEdit
- This'll cost ya!
- Target, lock on!
- Let's start with rocket fingers!
- Guys, go get 'em!
- Leave it to Tron!
- Now, go get 'em!
- Oh, mind if I join in a bit?
- Rocket Fingers, launch!
- Just as the Bonne family does it!
- Just as planned!
Solo FinishEdit
- Smashey-smashey!
- Get ready for a beating!
- You're not getting off scot-free!
- Ohh, now! King Servbot!
- Show me your power!
- Rampage, King Servbot!
- Well well, let's take care of this.
- This is the power of the Bonne family!
- King Servbot, Full Power!
- King Servbot! Let's go!
- Tron: I take everything worth taking and then I'm gone in a flash!
- Servbot: Banzai! Banzai!
- Servbot: Understood! We'll take everything they've got!
- Tron: There's no one out there who can stop us!
- Tron: Hohoho! Not even a challenge!
- Tron: Make sure you strip them down for anything of value!
Paired CharactersEdit
Akira Yuki & Pai ChanEdit
- Servbots: We want you to teach us a servbot elbow attack!.
Pai: I think your arms are too small for that.
Akira: Maybe they can learn the Tetsuzankou?
Chris Redfield & Jill ValentineEdit
- Tron: Let's get this over with so we can strip them of valuables!
Chris: If you find any ammo send it my way.
Jill: Yeah. Wait, is looting the enemy part of what we're doing here?
Chun-Li & MorriganEdit
- Tron: With all this chaos, I can be as bad as I want!
Morrigan: Ooh, that sounds fun. Can I join you?
Chun-Li: I hope you two haven't forgotten that I'm a detective.
Dante & Demitri MaximoffEdit
- Servbots: Dante! Demitri! Let's give it our best!
Demitri: Why must we fight alongside such things?
Dante: Hey, it looks like they've got a lot of guts to me.
Frank West & Hsien-KoEdit
- Hsien-Ko: Hey Frank, do you think we can get any futuristic weapons from Tron?
Frank: Maybe… It would be cool to have a real Mega Buster and laser sword.
Tron: Y-You sure do know exactly what you want.
Gemini Sunrise & Erica FontaineEdit
- Servbots: Let's see the strength of the Combat Revues!
Erica: I'll show you what the Paris Revue can do ♪
Gemini: The New York Revue are no slouches either!
Haken Browning & Kaguya NanbuEdit
- Kaguya: I'm Kaguya Nanbu, the sword that cleaves evil!
Tron: I'm Tron, of the Bonne pirate family!
Haken: And I'm Haken Browning, the wandering Bounty Hunter.
- Tron: Alright, my favorite part! Time to shake them down for treasure!
Kaguya: We seem to be surrounded by a lot of this type of person...
Haken: I guess pirates and merchants aren't all that different.
Ichiro Ogami & Sakura ShingujiEdit
- Servbots: The Imperial Assault Force is here!
Sakura: T-The Imperial Assault Force is here!
Ichiro: U-Uh, let's go Sakura! And servbots!
- Tron: I heard that you have a robot called Kobu.
Ichiro: W-Why do you have those tools, Tron?
Sakura: We already have enough specialists on our team!
Jin Kazama & Ling XiaoyuEdit
- Jin: What is it, Tron? Stop staring at me and focus on the fight.
Tron: If I could get ahold of his DNA, I might be able to make a devilbot…
Xiaoyu: You're plotting something bad, aren't you! Don't do anything stupid!
Kite & BlackRoseEdit
- Tron: Transferred from cyberspace to the real world, eh? Hmm...
BlackRose: D-Don't think you can take us apart with that!
Kite: If you're going to disassemble anything, go for the server... Actually that's no good either.
Kogoro & MiiEdit
- Tron: The Bonne Family and Koryuji Gang are here!
Mii: Yay! Here we come!
Kogoro: Fair enough. Wait, am I supposed to be part of this "gang"?
KOS-MOS & T-elosEdit
- Tron: I might be able to develop a new servbot by studying you two…
T-elos: What're you mumbling about? You won't learn anything from me!
KOS-MOS: I am afraid that would likely infringe upon Vector's patents, Tron.
- KOS-MOS: Looks have declined by 5%. I need cleaning.
Servbots: Let's go take a bath! We'll wash your back!
T-elos: Don't start getting too friendly now.
Kurt & RielaEdit
- Servbots: We perform any service from combat to serving curry!
Kurt: Curry? What kind of spices do you use?
Riela: Servbot! Don't talk about curry! It distracts Kurt!
Reiji Arisu & XiaomuEdit
- Xiaomu: When it comes to weapons, leave it to Xiaomu!
Tron: When it comes to tools, leave it to Tron!
Reiji: Tron, there'll be time for disassembling things later.
Ryu & Ken MastersEdit
- Tron: Can you guys teach some moves to my servbots?
Ken: They're free to take my Ken Masters Online Karate Course.
Ryu: I'm not sure our master would like that, Ken.
- Servbots: Hadoken! Tatsumaki Senpuu Kyaku!
Ken: Hey, not bad! No one will be able to stop you!
Ryu: Heh, you'll make a good father, Ken.
Soma Schicksal & Alisa AmiellaEdit
- Tron: If I can just figure out the devouring mechanism, then maybe my servbots…
Soma: Hey Tron, what are you scheming?
Alisa: I get the chills just imagining it.
Toma & CyrilleEdit
- Servbots: Toma! Cyrille! Go get 'em!
Cyrille: I feel like I've seen these servbots somewhere before…
Toma: You're probably thinking of all of Adam's friends in the Geo-Fortress.
X & ZeroEdit
- Zero: I feel that I must warn you as a member of Bonne Pirate Family that if you would commit any crime…
Tron: I would never do such a thing while in the company of Maverick Hunters!
X: That just makes me more worried about what you would do when we aren't here.
- X: Mission complete. That was a bit more difficult than I expected.
Tron: How about I give you a little reward for all your hard work?
Zero: That's not a tool for rewarding people.
Yuri Lowell & Estellise Sidos HeurasseinEdit
- Tron: Would you mind letting me have a look at the inner workings of the Blastia? I promise I'll put it back together.
Yuri: This isn't the time or place. We've got enemies to deal with.
Estelle: Is this how all gearheads are? </span></p>
Zephyr & LeanneEdit
- Leanne: As long as you're prepared, gender doesn't matter one bit, right, Servbot?
Servbots: Leanne! You're exactly right!
Zephyr: I don't think gender is the real problem here.


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The star of the highly popular Superman origin series, Smallville, addressed rumors about him reprising his roles as the Man of Steel on the CBS series Supergirl.
The series, which centers on Superman's cousin, has featured brief, blurry cameo appearances of Superman, but showrunners have been reluctant to say one way or another whether they might eventually cast him for the show. We already have two former Superpeople on the show, with former Superman Dean Cain playing the adoptive father of Supergirl and former Supergirl Helen Slater playing her adoptive mother. So, casting another former Superman in the role of Superman isn't as far fetched as some may think.
Tom Welling had this to say:
There's people who would like it, there's people who don't like it, but I will tell you that no one has ever asked me to do it. So, I don't know. It would be kind of odd. I don't know who he is at that point. He would obviously be Superman…
With that being all he said, you can take it a couple of ways. Officially it's not actually a no, but it also doesn't seem like the producers of the show are chomping at the bit to make it happen. Could it happen? Sure, but hold your breath on it.
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Everyone wants their day in equality court. Let's get one fact in order right off the top; I have no experience in being discriminated against. I do not get pulled over for the color of my skin. I am not paid less for a job than someone of the opposite sex. I have never had my life threatened for my sexual orientation. My closest experience with discrimination was being rudely kept out of a piano bar for wearing sandals. I tried to organize a grassroots protest the following day, but got sleepy and ordered a Starbucks. I have lived a sheltered life away from the judgment of societal norms. I had no idea my first experience would come as stay-at-home dad when I was shunned at the playground…by moms.
It was a brisk morning for April in Texas. I pulled up to the local playground and felt a sobering chill go down my spine. Per usual, I was putting on an impressive dad-ing display when two, seemingly innocuous, moms approached the play set where I played with my children. My kids jumped out of their skin at the sight of other children to play with and darted to greet them. I assisted my children in introducing themselves to the children. The moms responded by snatching their offspring's hands and darting away while yelling something about gathering the menfolk to kill the beast.
Surely, this was the lone action of some man-hating, wart-infested females. After all, I live in Texas which is a bastion of progressive thought, so this had to be an isolated incident. The snub hurt a little, but that was no reason to give up. There had to be play groups in the area, I'll simply find one to join. After the first three that had "NO MEN" printed in bold like signs hanging outside their tree forts I opted to look elsewhere. Regardless of my attempts, I kept getting the impression that moms had no time for a man amongst their ranks. I was simply looking for my kids to be able to play with other kids and for me, maybe to talk to another adult about something that does not involve broken kid logic. I mean, I'm hip. I'm cool. I love my wife and have no desire to get busy in a burger king bathroom with anyone else; and she assures me that if I continue to call myself "hip" and make references to 80's rap songs that she has the utmost faith in my fidelity.
I was at a loss. Had I doomed my children to isolation because of my gender and love of movies with explosions? I decided to take my case to the highest court in the land. The presiding judge is fair and known for a grace that is rivaled only by her beauty. My wife listened attentively while making dinner, as I laid out my cruel, discriminatory suit. She threw in "hmmms" and "uh-huhs" at just the right moments to let me know my plea was going well. She even stopped dinner prep during a particularly egregious offender's story and gave me an "oooh." Obviously, I was not the problem here. The maniacal coalition of stay-at-home moms were being unmasked to a fellow female. Each incident of my mistreatment snapped in it's place of the grand puzzle of her decision. Finally! Justice! She banged the meat tenderizer three times (I thought a bit over the top) and stated her decision. "The problem here is you."
That was not what I was expecting. Instead of sanctifying my oppression she told me what she would be thinking in the same situations. She said, "Women believe most men want to bust a move and push it, push it real good. You may not be looking to do the wild thing and they know it takes two to make a thing go right, but that does not stop their friends (or worse their husbands) from thinking that they want to pump up the jam. They can fight the power, but it's easier to say you can't touch this than to tell everyone,"Don't believe the hype". Take it for what it's worth, that's just my prerogative. Have I mentioned I love my wife?
She went on to say that my best bet was to continue to go to public, group settings and do not try to initiate conversation. Be consistent and when they feel comfortable they will talk to you. It was hard to hear, but true. I need to understand that these moms do not know me and societal norms do not change overnight. Being a stay-at-home parent means a great deal of isolation. We do not have co-workers around the office or a helping hand when things go wrong. Our deadlines come up instantaneously and our progress goes unrewarded. Being a stay-at-home dad amplifies the isolation because the societal perception dictates men cannot control their urges and therefore must be avoided to eliminate temptation. I get it, though. For every one of me, there are ten men tuning out from their families and/or looking for an opportunity to fulfill at short term sexual desire. I cannot change other people. I can only try to understand where other people are coming from.
Luckily I found a dad's group online. It's not in person, but as stay-at-home dad that does not live in a major metropolis you take what you can get. I have had conversations ranging from football, to behavioral issues, to mom bloggers' opinions on stay-at-home dads at the playground. Through all of this interaction I realized something; these men were not all from Texas. These men were from all over the United States. Blue states, Red states, a true mix of the population and quite a few are having this same issues. Although I have a lot to learn about navigating the current climate of dad-ing, I cannot help wondering, has the pendulum swung so far on women's equality that they cannot remember what it's like to be shunned or discounted? I mean, same team, moms. Same team. I want my kids to be able to play with other kids. While we are at it, can stay-at-home parents talk about the news, discuss parenting techniques or share a recipe? I draw the line at talking about The Bachelor, though. I'd rather be alone.
The point is, we are all hesitant about things that are not commonplace to us. The question I ask myself is "Am I the kind of person who is willing to listen to ideas I do not understand and maybe learn something or am I content to wade around with blinders keeping my world nice and easy?" I think the same question could be posed of all equality. A mixture of dads and moms is the future of the stay-at-home community. My day in equality court is a long way down on the docket, but it's on there.


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Aminatta Forna's latest novel, "Happiness," begins with two strangers bumping into each other while crossing London's Waterloo Bridge. He is Attila, a Ghanaian psychiatrist who specializes in trauma among survivors of conflict. She is Jean, an American wildlife biologist who is studying the behavior of urban foxes in her adopted hometown.
After colliding, they go their separate ways, he still feeling "the imprint of her body on his." When their paths cross again, their lives intertwine, and for a short but significant time each leaves a mark on the other.
Attila is in town for professional and personal reasons. He must give a keynote speech at a conference but also help Ama, the daughter of friends, who has fallen afoul of immigration authorities.
When Ama's 10-year-old son Tano disappears, Attila turns to Jean for help. The pair assemble a ragtag search party composed of the West African hotel doormen, security guards, street sweepers and traffic wardens he has befriended, and the neighborhood trash collectors she uses as "informants," or volunteer fox-spotters.
As the search goes on, the pair forge a close friendship. Gradually, though, they find themselves weighed down by individual concerns.
Jean stumbles upon an illegal fox hunt, hears of plans for a fox cull and fights in vain to allay hysterical fears and change entrenched views about foxes being a menace to society. Meanwhile, a consulting case prompts Attila to reconsider all he has learned, and watching his first love, Rose, lose her battle against Alzheimer's plunges him into new pain.
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There are parts of the book in which Forna comes close to retreading old ground. Her second novel, "The Memory of Love," also followed a psychiatrist treating shellshocked survivors in civil war-hit Sierra Leone. Fortunately, Forna keeps past forays to a minimum. Instead, she develops new ways to explore common issues. Particularly impressive is her tour of hidden corners of London through the eyes of outsiders, and her examination of genuine trauma and irrational anxieties.
"Happiness" starts out as a novel about coincidence — chance encounters, twists of fate — and turns into one about coexistence: how to overcome intolerance, accept differences and live in harmony. What could have been a strident, speechifying polemic is instead a subtle, considered yet deeply resonant tale, one which sensitively and intelligently highlights connection over division and kindness over cruelty.
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