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Hourly Comic Day 2016
Every year on February 1, I participate in Hourly Comic Day! Cartoonists all over the world draw a comic about the previous hour of their day, for every hour they're awake. This is my seventh year doing it, and it's fun to see how things evolve over the years.
This year reflects some of the big changes in my life since last February 1. And because Smile came out on February 2, 2010, this day is always my chance to look back on the ways my career has grown and shifted and taken on a life of its own over time. As always, I'm grateful to all of my readers for sticking with me!
As we speak, I'm in the final weeks of production on Ghosts, and once that's off to press I'll be turning my focus back to writing for a few months, before embarking on the GhostsTour later this fall. As always, my events calendar is on the right-hand side of my website's homepage, so keep your eyes on that to find out when I'll be visiting a town near you.
Thanks to my friends who were part of my day today in ways big and small. Let's all do it again sometime.
On with the comics!
(And after all that computer talk, ironically all of my tech stopped working midway through scanning my comics. The world is laughing at me today!)
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BSC Graphix #4: In Stores! Plus, A Look Back…
It's hard to believe, but as of today, the fourth graphic novel adaptation of the Baby-sitters Club series, Claudia and Mean Janine, which was first published in 2008, is in stores in full color! This marks the end of my series that launched my career, and set the stage for me to publish Smile. It has been really fun seeing people discover my older work for the first time!
As a special treat to celebrate book 4's release, I dug up something very cool from my mom's storage space: Some old BSC art I drew when I was ten years old! Check this out. Proof positive that I've been a BSC fan from the early days. I guess that made me a good candidate to adapt the series into comics almost 20 years later!
If you're wondering where Stacey is, according to the page of notes I also found, this was drawn during the part of the series where Stacey moved back to New York City for a little while. Mallory and Jessi had just joined the club, too. So this was in continuity!
I'd also like to note that Claudia and Mean Janine ended up being my favorite book out of the four BSC graphic novels I drew. I had the best time drawing the kids running around Stacey's yard, chasing dogs and freaking out Jenny Prezzioso. The scene where Kristy and Dawn hang out in Dawn's barn is one of my favorites in the entire series. And being able to depict Claudia's relationship with Mimi was really touching — I drew a lot of inspiration from my own relationship with my grandmother, who also had a series of strokes in her later years. And of course, Claudia's relationship with her sister draws a few parallels with my own book, Sisters. I enjoy connecting dots between art and life, and the BSC series is no exception.
Book 4 also has a really cool how-to that we created to show my working method and how I create my graphic novels!
Thanks again to the incredible people who helped make these books possible. David Saylor, David Levithan, Janna Morishima, Sheila Keenan, and Cassandra Pelham held the editorial reins; everyone else at Scholastic; John Green, my fabulous letterer; Braden Lamb, who brought the books to glorious new life in full color; all of my friends who lent a hand of support or assistance during the four years these books were in production.
And of course…Ann M. Martin herself, without whom these books would not exist. I am so happy to say that Ann became a friend over the years we worked together, and I'm always grateful for a chance to talk with her and read her books. She's been an inspiration to me since I was nine years old, and she continues to inspire me to this day.
GHOSTS Cover Reveal & 23-Page Excerpt!
Here it is — the cover of my upcoming graphic novel, GHOSTS!
Not only that, but Scholastic released a huge 23-page preview over on Entertainment Weekly, so click away to read part of the first chapter of the book. Enyoy!
It'll be in stores in September.
Signed Copies of My Books!
I mentioned this already, but it merits its very own blog post! You can now order signed copies of my books from my local indie bookstore, Green Apple Books! Visit their Upstream page, order some books, and shipping is only 99 cents via USPS! (They ship international, too.) Each book has a signature and a drawing, so they make wonderful gifts.
Upstream is a movement where authors partner with local independent bookstores, to encourage readers to support small businesses. Green Apple has been a San Francisco institution for decades, and it's just the sort of quirky, welcoming, community-oriented place an author like me wants to work with. They've been good to me over the years, and have hosted me for several great events, and I am happy to continue this relationship.
Thanks for your support! Happy reading!
Happy Holidays!
Hey guys!
I know it's been kind of quite around here. I've been working like mad on Ghosts, which comes out next fall. I hope it will be worth the wait! I have a few things to share with you guys about holiday items and promotions:
SIGNED BOOKS! My local indie bookstore in San Francisco, Green Apple Books, is offering signed copies of my books by mail. I don't have the ability to personalize copies, but if you'd like one with a signature and a drawing, you can order here!
ORIGINAL ART! I still have some non-request original Baby-sitters Club comic pages for sale in the webstore. These are only $35, plus shipping. To unsure Christmas delivery, please order by December 15! (Please note that I do not sell artwork from Smile, Sisters, or Drama.)
T-SHIRTS! I am limited to unisex large-sized Smile t-shirts, but if you'd like one, order by December 15 for Christmas delivery. At this time, I don't have a plan to re-print the shirts, but if I have any news about merchandise or other promotional items, I'll certainly announce it here.
Thanks, everyone. I hope you are warm, happy, healthy, and have something good to read. Happy Holidays!


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1. Times tables are a brilliant brain-training exercise for primary-schoolers. Good times-tables knowledge is vital for quick mental maths calculations and problem solving; for example, if a child knows that 6 x 3 = 18 they will be able to work out that 6 x 30 = 180 or 60 x 3 = 180 almost instantly.
2. Times tables are often taught separately from other areas of maths to begin with, but they're the building blocks for many of the topics children learn in KS2, such as division, long multiplication, fractions and percentages.
3. Your child needs to know all their times tables (up to the 12 times table) by the end of Year 4. In Years 5 and 6 they will be moving onto much more complicated concepts, such as multiplying and dividing using four-digit numbers, plus problem-solving involving fractions and percentages. It is therefore vital that they enter Year 5 really confident in all their times tables.
4. Alongside learning their times tables, it is vital that children learn the division facts for each times table (for example: division facts for the 3 x table are: 6 ÷ 3 = 2, 9 ÷ 3 = 3, 12 ÷ 4 = 3). Make sure you test them on these until they are really confident with them. It will put down a solid foundation for dividing larger numbers later in KS2.
5. Quick recall of multiplication tables really benefits from constant repetition (do you remember chanting times tables in class when you were in primary school?). Get into the habit of practising times tables with your child whenever the opportunity presents itself, but only do it in short bursts (when you're stuck in a traffic jam, say, or washing their hair in the bath).
6. Some children like to learn by rote; for others it doesn't work at all. To support their learning, work out what will make times tables stick in your child's mind, whether that's singing them, putting them into practice with puzzles, playing games with them or writing them out.
7. How your child learns times tables at school will be very influenced by their teacher's individual style. Some teachers choose very traditional methods, others prefer to play games and set practical challenges to help children learn. Ask your child's teacher for tips and tricks to help with times tables learning.
8. Your child may protest that they're useless, but we rely on times tables constantly in everyday life. If your child has to work out how much storage they have left on their iPod, how many trading card packets they can buy with their pocket money or how many biscuits each person gets when a packet is being divvied up, they'll use their times tables. Remind them of all the everyday ways they can put their skills to use – for example, if you go to a football match or the cinema, ask your child to count the number of seats along a row and then the number of rows and then multiply them to work out how many people are in the venue.
9. Knowing times tables makes learning easier in secondary school and beyond. Good multiplication skills are a great help when starting to learn algebra, as well as chemistry, physics, biology and ICT, all of which depend heavily on maths knowledge.
10. According to a 2011 study published by Ofsted, the schools watchdog, many primary schools fail to teach times tables properly. "Lack of fluency with multiplication tables is a significant impediment to fluency with multiplication and division," the report states. "Many low-attaining secondary pupils struggle with instant recall of tables."
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Year 1 | Children are taught the simplest form of multiplication, counting up in 2s, 5s and 10s. |
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Year 3 | A crucial year for times tables learning. Children are expected to learn multiplication facts for the 3, 6 and 8 times tables and to use practical and written methods to multiply and divide two-digit numbers (for example, 15 x 4). |
Year 4 | A 'completing' year for all multiplication facts up to 12 x 12. Children also continue to develop their skills in multiplication of two-digit numbers by a one-digit number, using harder combinations of numbers.They will also learn to multiply a three-digit number by a one-digit number. |
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In Canada the next census we'll see is that of the Prairie Provinces taken on 1 June 1926 and scheduled for release in 2018.
In looking for news on that I found reference in the Lethbridge Herald of 8 December 1916 to a municipal census being conducted by the Board of Trade. The article headed Another 1900 Names Go on Census Lists mentions the total of 3,800 names. Does is survive somewhere in a backroom of Lethbridge?
Meanwhile, Statistics Canada is still running TV commercials encouraging people to complete the present census. It may be part of the planned campaign, I hope so and not an indication returns are coming in slowly.
Monday, 23 May 2016
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The two horizontal parallel lines that connect all pivotal highs and pivotal lows that show the progress of the price. The two lines are price range of sideways trend of the securities. The two lines form a rectangle along with the axes. The prices are in the prevailing range due to similar buying and selling pressures. The more contact points the lines have with the prices, the more it will sustain and the movement outside the range will be substantial buy/sell signal.
When the prices move out of the range given by two lines, it shows an advantage to buyer or seller. When the prices go above the top border, it is a buy signal and when the price goes below the bottom border, it is a sell signal.
The top border is also called as resistance line and the bottom border is support line. They show a visual representation of price action. The longer horizontal channel often is often followed by stronger breakout.
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Has anyone ever renewed their .Mac services by purchasing through Amazon. I was wondering how it worked. I know they send a box. What does the box have in it? A registration code? When I go to renew after I've purchased it through Amazon, what is the process? Also, with .Mac being updated yesterday, does the renewel I can purchasehere get the new features announced yesterday? I'm a little confused on the process. I've always auto-renewed, but Amazon is waaay cheaper!! Thanks
The box comes with a registration code. It doesn't matter how old the box is, it'll get you the current service levels. There is a way to renew using a reg code instead of a credit card.
Duff-Man says....that is how I did my renewal - I saved almost $30cdn on mine by buying a retail box and using the code....oh yeah!


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Mobile Check Cashing Business
In times of financial crises, it is really hard to find money especially with the assistance of financial institutions.
Good thing that there is the mobile check cashing businesses that will answer your immediate need for money.
At one point of our live, we will surely experience financial difficulties. Such difficulties have been faced by a lot of people all over the world. Yet, on the other hand, there are still some things that prove as blessings for these people who are facing such unlikely times in their life. Good thing, there are quick cash load to accommodate their urgent needs for money. Moreover, such scenario gives many business-minded people the idea of having their own mobile check cashing business.
Why people choose quick cash loans?
It is just obvious that most of us would have a lot of difficulties when it comes to getting the loans that are offered by financial institutions. Of course, there are a lot of requirements that one would do before they are able to get such kind of help from banks. Most of the people who will try to have their personal loan would just end up disappointed since they would just find out that they are ineligible for such kind of assistance.
Fortunately, there are now quick cash loans in the form of mobile check cash business. Commonly, this kind of loan is also known as payday loan. The best thing about this is the fact that it can be processed immediately. For the most part, check cashing business will process this kind of assistance as fast as they can. As such, we can see the difference between such kinds of business from banks where in the latter will have to scrutinize things about your background before they would approve it.
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As it is considerable for these businesses to have their transaction being made in their office, there are innovations made to have payments fast and hassle-free. Nowadays, we can see the prevalence of check cashing business that has gone mobile.
From the usual process of supplying information for a checking account upon application, now it will be easier since it is now through mobile. And this only means that paying as well as receipt of payments is very convenient for both parties.
Despite the fact that mobile check cashing business is designed for short-term use only, we cannot deny the fact of how it can be very beneficial for a lot of people who are badly in need of money. More so, it has been a very big help also for the rest of our economy. If people who are in need are able to circulate money, then it will have a domino effect seen in many industries.
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Personalized Glass Favor Jars - Kate's Nautical
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Personalized Glass Favor Jars - Kate's Nautical
Guests will be swept away at your newborn's baby shower with Kate Aspen's glass favor jars. Featuring a hinged top for a rustic touch, these functional gifts can hold anything that washes up on shore. Who doesn't love a favor they can reuse later, too? Facts and features:
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All hands are on deck for these nautical glass favor jars! Personalized with your names or wedding date, these vintage-styled jars have a hinged lid to keep treats, candies, and other goodies from getting lost at sea. Choose from Kate Aspen's three nautical looks in coastal blues, a treasure-chest gold and a vibrant red and you'll be ready to sail the seven seas. Facts and features:
Textured Gold Votive Holder (Set of 4) | Kate
What's a Hawaiian themed wedding or luau bridal shower without a hint of gold? While these sparkly gold candle holders will add visual interest, they'll also add textural interest as well with their multifaceted textured exterior. After the party is over, your tropical party guests can reuse these in their homes to add a warm, soft glow. Features and facts:
Under the Stars Mr. and Mrs. Cake Topper | Kate
Light up your guests' faces just like stars in a night sky with beautiful wedding decor from Kate Aspen! Whether you're getting married in a field under the stars or a ballroom decorated with thousands of twinkling lights, Kate Aspen's Mr. and Mrs. Starry Night Cake Topper is just the thing to pull it all together. Features and facts:
Burlap Fans (Set of 12) - By Kate Aspen
We're definitely fans of this adorable party favor with DIY flavor. Perfect for a rustic outdoor celebration, Kate Aspen's Burlap Fan keeps guests cool and can also be personalized with your name and event details for a thoughtful keepsake. Features and facts:
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13 Instruments - Custom Tools & FX - 170 Presets - 30GB Library - Kontakt Player Compatible
Every aspect of Box Of Tricks has been shaped by Imogen Heap.
An exclusive selection of her instruments, sampled in detail and with custom scripts, effects, and tools; all designed the way she wanted to use them.
Box Of Tricks has already been beta-tested in Imogens live performances and studio projects: a process that helped generate ideas and refine the instruments.
From an initial idea about a free Heap instrument, to the final result, 3 years later; Box Of Tricks is a truly extraordinary collaboration.
Included with Cocktail Kit and Vocal + Body Percussion Kit
An exciting way to generate complex beats, based on Euclidean mathematics.
No matter how many steps or hits in each individual pattern, they will always be evenly spaced across the bar.
Assign some controllers and jam: you can't put a beat wrong.
The latest evolution of our generative arpeggiator, with new ideas from Imogen.
Hold a chord, and let it evolve - or loop a section and jam between 12 sequences.
Record your patterns with the MIDI recorder, and drag and drop into your DAW.
Box of Tricks features convolution reverbs sampled from Imogens house.
From the dry Hideaway Studio, to the spooky Runaround Tunnel.
Add as effects or place a whole ensemble in these characterful acoustic spaces
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Take the lumps out with Imogens custom SLIM knob; a fundamental frequency EQ.
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Array Mbira
Imogen's most famous instrument, her 5-octave Array Mbira. Imogen wanted to be able to play this as you would in real life, with 2 sets of notes mirrored for right and left hand. We also developed for her a strum device that strums as many notes as you choose, over any chosen key velocity.
9 Velocity layers, 5 octaves, 24/96 stereo sampling
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Boom Whackers
A set of tuned plastic percussion tubes. Imogen plays them with either wooden or carpet covered paddles, so both are sampled here.
32 velocity layers, 24/96 stereo sampling
Peformance: Carpet & Wooden beaters, Jammer, Harmoniser
Not your usual Cello samples - Imogen's favourite cello techniques, performed by her for specially the recording. The bowing is very soft and quiet, almost breaking up, while the Slide articulation is a kaleidoscope of harmonics. Pizzicato plucks (+ reverse option) complete the set. At Imogens request, the level can be continuously modulated with its own fader for realistic expression.
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Cocktail Kit With Nibbles
A tight jazz kit and selected percussion. Detailed velocity layers (up to 64) make this kit very expressive and dynamic.
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Used by Imogen across all her work, the glockenspiel is sampled in detail here, allowing you to get "lost in twinkly sounds"
11 velocity layers, 3 round robin layers, 24/96 stereo sampling
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A treasured Marxophone, a kind of fretless zither with which you can either hammer or strum a set of chord strings. Both techniques are replicated in the Box Of Tricks instrument
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A gift from Imogens mother. A charming instrument, full of expression. In the Box Of Tricks collection it is modelled spectrally, enabling the user to control the amount and drift of the pressure applied to the instrument. It also functions as a neat synth, making cool sawtooth pads and basses.
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Performance: Pressure & drift, Jammer, Harmoniser
Tongue Drum
An atmospheric steel percussion instrument which is the perfect partner for the Heap Jammer and the custom reverb IRs.
10 Velocity layers, 3 round robin layers, 24/96 stereo sampling
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Another unconventional take on a well-known instrument: Vibraphone delicately played with fingernails rather than mallets, and also bowed for haunting pad-like sounds.
9 velocity layers, fingernails, bowed (looped), bowed (decay), 24/96 stereo sampling.
Performance: Fan modelling, Jammer, Harmoniser
Vocal Pad
A full range of vocal notes performed by Imogen. A spectrally processed channel - GHOST - can be blended with the dry vocal, as can a reversed sample set. 'PAD-MODE' switches between the natural, breathy attack or a tighter trimmed start for synth-like choirs.
Dry, Ghost, Reverse articulations, 24/96 mono sampling
Peformance: Jammer, Harmoniser
Vocal & Body Percussion
The result of a unique recording session with Soniccouture in which Imogen created percussive sounds from her voice and body - slaps, clicks, hums, kisses - and also from favourite objects in her studio, such as a large lamp and an ocarina. An incredibly creative set of sounds that can be played as a drum kit, or set into focus mode to create completely tuned patches to play.
61 unique Imogen sounds, 24/48 stereo sampling
Performance: Euclidean Beats drum sequencer, FOCUS mode
A big Heap favourite, this instrument is based around an incredible studio waterphone performance by Imogen - bowing, striking, coaxing a dazzling array of sounds in one long take. Using Soniccouture's FOCUS mode, hundreds of waterphone patches are instantly available to the user at the click of a button.
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Whirly Tubes
One of Imogen's first ideas for the Box Of Tricks project was to sample her set of tuned 'Whirly' tubes - plastic piping that are swung around the head, producing a note and extra harmonics if swung faster. A real challenge to record, this instrument is possibly the most unusual and haunting in the whole collection.
Full chromatic range of Whirly tube samples, performed by Imogen, 24/96 stereo sampling
Performance: Harmonic mode, Jammer, Harmoniser
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Megan, from Making the Most of Megan, gave me a blog award!
(She has an adorable blog, so go read it!)
The rules are to link up to the person who gave it to you, thank them, list 7 things about yourself, and then pass it along to other bloggers whose blogs you love and want to highlight!
So here are my seven things!
1. When I was a little girl, I used to faint during church all the time … especially if it was a special church service, like Christmas Eve mass, Easter mass, my First Communion mass, my Confirmation mass, etc. etc.
The worst is when I would faint while being an altar server.
That would create quite the commotion during mass, not only because the congregation
would see a little girl fall over on the altar, but also because my mother would instantly
become a nervous wreck/cry/panic.
(You understand)
2. I don't have any tattoos & have no interest in getting any.
3. I've lived in SC all of my life, other than the time my family moved to Florida for a year or two.
We moved to Melbourne for Dad's job. He's in the golf business.
4. I studied the Spanish language for three years in high school and have
taken four semesters of Spanish in college. I've made A's and B's in the classes,
but still am entirely confused by the
language. I'm lucky to form a sentence without referring to a Spanish dictionary.
5. Remember the movie Heavy Weights? You know, the fat camp movie.
Well, I went to that camp.
Noooo… not the fat camp, but the camp where the movie was filmed.
I went on the "blob" once but landed wrong, got scolded for it, crawled back into the water, and avoided the "blob" for the rest of the summer.
6. Although I enjoy exercising, I hate to run. I love to walk. I even can enjoy the elliptical
machine. But running ..no ma'am.
7. I drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee and would very much like to push it off a cliff because it gets 9 miles per gallon here in downtown Charleston. I'm trading that baby in asap!
I am passing this award on to:
Ms. Emily Ann at My Heart Shaped Life
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"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Albert Einstein
A much over-used phrase, but still
MY stupid thing...okay, one of many....that I do over and over again... is to try
and grow grass in my front yard...
in July and August... (winter, spring, fall...no problemo).
in July and August... (winter, spring, fall...no problemo).
I don't think it is because I am particularly turf challenged, or have inordinately high expectations of a green lawn in hot as the dickens, OKC. Rather, as is so often the case in life, I am trying to have (err, grow) my cake and eat it too...wanting a lush green carpet in ALL seasons, not just fall and spring...all the while growing under the watchful, voracious, all-consuming, (but handsome and much-loved) canopy of my almost 100 year old oak tree...
in a matter of days as the sun moves lower in the southern sky... as summer progresses and my heretofore shaded grass now singes and burns, blinking against sudden strong sun, harsh angles, and brutal heat.
If you've read this blog for any length of time, you've shared my trials and tribulations...my experiments with turf, most recently Bent Grass last fall.
But this year, I am employing a different strategy...
(I do love having a strategy over an intractable problem, don't you?...even if the strategy proves unsound, it gives me hope and confidence and a sense of empowerment in the short term..).
Any how, my strategy this year is....!!!
(She said meekly...)
This area just doesn't want to play host to turf in the summer. So I will take out as much of it as possible...convert the area to an extension of and addition to the existing beds...
(as seamlessly as possible with no hint that it was not a part of the design all along),
and, in general, start treating the grass as if it were just a side dish,
and not the entree to my front garden. More vegetables, and less meat, as it were.
So as to minimize, if not save, what brown, summer stressed turf there is.
So, my friends, if you are among the many who have driven by wondering
"What the hell is she doing NOW?"
This is what I have been doing. With much more fine tuning to come as temperatures become more tolerable...and in preparation for the OHS Garden Tour on October 4.
Tomorrow: more detail on the changes. Until then, watch this video I made last year for Lowe's...in retrospect, foreshadowing of what was to come. (Don't see it? Go here)
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Weighted Blankets for Sleep Difficulties in Children With Autism
You may or may not have heard of "Weighted Blankets " - if however, you have endless issues with sleepless or interrupted nights with children with Autism or similar disorders, it may very well be the best thing you have ever heard of.
As a young girl (too many years ago) I spent most of my nights wondering the house without a thought of sleep. As I grew my sleep difficulties came along for the ride. The impact of these sleepless nights was not something I understood for a very long time. Now in my forties I am well and truly understanding what going without sleep can do to not only your energy but also the impact it can have all around our daily lives.
As I said, I am now in my 40's and these issues are still a problem for me, however now-a-days there are bigger issues that led me to my appreciation of using Weighted Blankets for sleep. In late 2010 my two very young sons were diagnosed with Autism. Both of these boys are on the spectrum but are very different in many ways. The one way that they did not differ was that neither of them "Just slept ". Having other members in the family and my own age, made it difficult to deal with the seemingly endless nights of constant battles to obtain sleep. It seemed most nights that we would finally settle one child and the next would step in to take his place, meaning that total sleep for us consisted of maybe a couple of uninterrupted hours and even then it would be either on the floor beside their beds or in our bed with both boys stretched out and pushing against us in the middle of the bed.
Once diagnosed we attempted sleep with the chemist made version of Melatonin. It took a few drops and for the first time both my boys were asleep within 30 minutes. Melatonin was great.... and so it went, however it started to take a few more drops to put them to sleep then it lasted a little less time (wakening at 3am) and then we started to realise how much of this chemist supply we were going through with two children using it. The cost for Melatonin varies but we never found it for less than about $55 per bottle (very small bottle) We were using more and more with less and varied results. This was about the time that I had the opportunity to try a Weighted Blanket. I had heard of them before, I remember that I dismissed the idea because my boys never would leave a sheet or blanket on, so I assumed that they would not leave the blanket on either. Then also there was the cost. Too much I thought to take the risk that they did not use it. --- I could not have been more wrong and I'm very happy that I was, my older son (now 5) took to the blanket quite well and started to sleep better in under a week. Jayden who was then still 2 (almost 3) did not like the idea of his legs being covered and also likes his arms free, for him we placed the blanket across the core of his body and left his legs and arms free. - During that week our last bottle of Melatonin ran out and we have not had to buy one since.
Now I am not saying that life is perfect, that is a bit much to ask from a blanket, however we will never do without the blankets again.
The big question - How do they work?
I could make it complicated and talk about "Deep pressure therapy" and " Spatial Awareness" but to keep it simple I will explain it this way. The Melatonin that was produced by my local chemist can just as easily be produced by our own bodies. A simple example is that when we receive a hug, our bodies' natural response is to release a chemical called Serotonin. This is what makes us feel good. Serotonin is our natural relaxant, but it is also much more. When the sun goes down and it is time for sleep, the Serotonin in our body changes. Melatonin is what is produced at night time and is necessary for sleep. Having the all over cuddle of a weighted blanket helps this Melatonin production and therefore helps with natural calming sleep.
Around April last year I started to stock and sell resources for families in our area with children who have ASD. The first thing we put out to show families were Weighted Blankets. We now stock not only blankets but weighted wraps sized for car travel or school. Both my sons have one of these smaller lap blankets in their bags in the classroom. They use them not for sleep but for calming when pressures in the classroom get too much. We also use blankets for their laps while travelling in the car. It keeps them calmer and allows me to concentrate on driving safely rather than dealing with meltdown. If you are dealing with sleepless children, do not wait. Make one or buy one or if you are lucky enough to find someone who will part with it borrow one. But one way or another give them a try. It took a week for my boys so be prepared that it may not happen the first night, but it may very well be the best investment for yours and you child's health that you ever make.
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In the northern part of California the Pacific Crest Trail veers west from Mount Lassen to link up with the Southern Cascades and on into Oregon.
It passes through Castle Crags State Park.
This spot is mentioned in the book "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed. In fact, I had just finished reading it and was curious to see the post office where she picked up supplies and the small restaurant where she had a burger.
So I did.
There is even a campsite here just for PCT hikers, number 25.
The park is located a few miles south of Mount Shasta. A trail leads to views of it and the Crags.
They can both be seen from an accessible lookout.
At the same time.
With a very wide angle lens.
There are two sections at the campground.
The main section is west of Interstate 5 and holds 64 sites.
14 and 15 open to a small meadow.
26, 36, and 50 were some of my of other favorites.
The Riverside Campground is east of the freeway on the bank of the Sacramento River.
There are just 12 sites but several are on the river, like 4, 5, and 7.
Back at my site I tried making a fire but everything was still too damp.
Or maybe my log was just to big.
This was my last stop in California but I visited 5 other campgrounds before arriving here.
Salt Point State Park is alongside Highway 1 north of San Francisco.
There are 30 spots here just a short walk from the cove, which is a protected marine reserve.
Numbers 6, 7, 9, and 17 caught my eye.
I rambled down to the cove before leaving.
Near the town of Guerneville you will find Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve.
Inside that is Austin Creek State Recreation Area.
There was no sign so this is all you get.
Of the 24 sites I preferred 8, 13, and 21.
Site 24 is a massive tent site near Bullfrog Pond.
Speaking of Bullfrog Pond...
You could probably walk across the algae.
But the views are nice and the hiking is outstanding.
Back along Highway 1 about 70 miles north is Navarro River Redwoods State Park.
Once again you will find two different camping areas.
There is a primitive campground with 10 spots at the mouth of the Navarro River.
Ignore the sign as there is camping there, just very basic.
And a beach.
From there you turn inland along Highway 128, passing through five miles of redwoods to Paul M. Dimmick Campground.
There are 27 sites here but it didn't look like it had been open for a while. Check before you visit.
Sites 23, 25, and 27 were next to the river.
Heading north on Highway 101, the first two campgrounds you will come across as you enter the redwoods are Standish-Hickey and Richardson Grove.
While I visited, they had a special Winter Rates deal - just $25 per night instead of the standard $35 for California State Parks. My favorite campsites sites were 16, 82 and 97.
Richardson Grove had some nice sites amongst the tall trees and some pretty nifty campsites.
I liked 23, 34, and 43 the best of the 76 sites I looked at.
Both of these campgrounds also offer seasonal tent sites (sometimes) by means of temporary bridges over the Eel River.
From there I headed north to Castle Crags and then into Oregon.
I passed by the Rogue River and then turned left for the coast.
Highway 101 cruisers along the Oregon Coast and campers often overlook the county parks because they are not on the big reservation systems.
Take Coos County Parks for example. They offer a delightful gem called Bastendorff Beach County Park.
Just outside the city limits of Coos Bay near the quaint town of Charleston you will find 100 well maintained campsites, most with electricity. For just $20 off season. And free showers.
Check out 28, 46, and 59.
Or try a cabin.
I could live there. Perfect size.
Rocky coastline to the left of me, Jetty's to the right.
(4 free tacos if you can name the song those words remind you of, lol.)
Regards and happy camping, Park Ranger


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Creates a 3D Text Label at a specific location in the world
(text[], color, Float:X, Float:Y, Float:Z, Float:DrawDistance, virtualworld, testLOS)
text[] | The initial text string. |
color | The text Color, as an integer or hex in RGBA color format |
x | X-Coordinate |
y | Y-Coordinate |
z | Z-Coordinate |
DrawDistance | The distance from where you are able to see the 3D Text Label |
VirtualWorld | The virtual world in which you are able to see the 3D Text |
testLOS | 0/1 Test the line-of-sight so this text can't be seen through objects |
Return Values:
The ID of the newly created 3D Text Label, or INVALID_3DTEXT_ID if the 3D Text Label limit (MAX_3DTEXT_GLOBAL) was reached.
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public OnGameModeInit() { Create3DTextLabel("I'm at the coordinates:\n30.0, 40.0, 50.0", 0x008080FF, 30.0, 40.0, 50.0, 40.0, 0, 0); return 1; }
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Related Functions
The following functions may be useful, as they are related to this function in one way or another.
- Delete3DTextLabel: Delete a 3D text label.
- Attach3DTextLabelToPlayer: Attach a 3D text label to a player.
- Attach3DTextLabelToVehicle: Attach a 3D text label to a vehicle.
- Update3DTextLabelText: Change the text of a 3D text label.
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Abdullah Al-Arian
Abdullah Al-Arian is Assistant Professor of History at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Qatar. He was a Visiting Scholar at the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Denver. He is the author of Answering the Call: Popular Islamic Activism in Sadat's Egypt and co-editor of Jadaliyya's Critical Currents in Islam page. He is a contributor to Al-Jazeera English.
Programs Featuring Abdullah Al-Arian
Date Recorded | Handle | Program Title | Audio Sample? |
2014: 12/17 | #ARIA001 | Inside the Middle East |


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America Ferrera styled her dress with burgundy platform sandals and a matching clutch.
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America Ferrera donned a geometric-embroidered midnight-blue gown by Stella Nolasco that she paired with Sylva & Cie jewelry for the Human Rights Campaign 2017 Gala.
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Service was slow. Took about 10 minutes for coffee. The GF bread assortment was good, but the GF pancakes were not very good at all. Very dry and tough to get through, which hurts more when you realize they were $10. My brother had the breakfast burrito, which he said was pretty good. The Turkish sausage was flavorful.
Great gluten free and in general healthy options! Really delicious juices and smoothies too.
Several GF options, including pancakes and french toast. Also often have baked goods you can purchase to take home. I've bought both the coconut bread (very heavy) and pumpkin bread, which was quite good. Unfortunately, my family isn't terribly fond of the standard options for them.
Tasty place. A little "hipster" but south Jersey could use a little Brooklyn. Loved the gf pancakes and a special nod to the Turkish sausage.
Lots of gluten-free and dairy free options for breakfast and lunch, very tasty and affordable!
AMAZING!!!! awesome pancakes and great service! Definitely going back to try more of he amazing food!!!!!!
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Food Technology is an industry journal that showcases the latest technologically modified and nutritionally engineered foods, offering an array of claimed health benefits and marketed with a proliferating range of nutritional buzzwords. Probiotic ice cream, heart-healthy chocolate chip muffins, satiety smoothies, calorie-burning green teas, fiber-rich snack bars, omega-3-fortified baby foods for brain and eye development, and low-glycemic-index meal replacements are part of a new generation of so-called functional food products. Other health-enhancing products include fat-free yogurts with three grams of fiber per cup; heart-healthy chocolate bars with high concentrations of flavonols to reduce blood pressure; a Women's Wonder Bar chocolate bar with soy, cranberry seed oil, and flax for "easing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause"; and candy and chews with echinacea for "boosting immunity."
Alongside these premium-positioned food products are much more conventional processed foods, sweets, and beverages that have had some nutrients added to or subtracted from them. These are the standard fare of the supermarket shelves, including vitamin-enhanced breakfast cereals, low-fat reconstituted chicken nuggets, calcium-fortified orange juice, caffeinated and sugar-dense "energy" drinks, and processed/refined white sliced breads with invisible added fiber. Even confectionery and soft drinks are being nutritionally enhanced, such as Diet Coke Plus with added vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, and magnesium and Diet Pepsi Max with added ginseng and increased caffeine. Some of these products fit into the category of "lesser evil" foods—foods of poor nutritional quality that have been nutritionally improved by reducing the quantity of some of their "bad" nutrients and food components.
Within the food industry and among nutrition experts, the code phrase for all of these types of foods marketed with nutrient-content and health-related claims is functional foods, foods they claim can target and enhance particular bodily functions and overall health. The functional foods term is, however, so poorly and broadly defined that virtually any food with added nutrients, or carrying some type of health claim, seems to qualify. Through their ability to overwhelm consumers with nutritional and health claims on food packaging and in advertisements, food corporations have become the primary disseminators of the most simplified and reductive understanding of food and nutrients in the present era of functional nutritionism.


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My favorite myth comes from Norse mythology, and says that the reason the sun and the moon move through the sky is because they are being eternally hunted by two wolves, Sköll and Hati. At Ragnarök -- the final battle and end of the world -- they would finally catch and eat the sun and moon, plunging the world into darkness.
Drawn in 2007.
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"From my inception I had a confidence about myself that would be mistaken as arrogance. So, from my inception I have been misinterpreted and misunderstood. Nothing achieving my goals won't fix. Just sad that after the fact those that I would have liked to be friends with would be on the wrong side of the equation. I'm ...the nerd without glasses and suspenders. Deal with it."
Dedrick D. L. Pitter
"Who you decide to be today will determine your tomorrow."
Jeffrey Benjamin
"A man that has a dream and remains inactive toward it, is on a deep sleep. With no possibility to achieve or attain that dream."
Philip T. M.
"Be very careful about the goals you set because quite often you achieve them."
Thomas J. Powell
"I'm not just a dreamer, I am an achiever!..."
"What ever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve."
Napoleon Hill
"It's time to open your eyes, and notice.You are almost there, DON'T let YOUR pain and YOUR struggles, blur your vision. Keep that dream alive, for it is yours and only you can achieve it and bring it to life."


text: Dealing with a Slip and Fall claim will present unique difficulties to a victim and his or her family. Because every case is different and every individual has his or her own needs, you may find it particularly helpful to locate a Minneapolis Slip and Fall lawyer who is not only skilled in handling these claims but who is focused on providing personalized client service. Take this opportunity to find an attorney in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area who meets your needs. You can compare the following attorneys' qualifications and can visit their websites or call their offices to learn more about the services they can provide in relation to Slip and Fall claims and lawsuits.


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Haifa University President Calls on Dissident Academic to Resign
Dr. Ilan Pappe supports the academic boycott on Israeli universities imposed Friday by the union of UK lecturers.
Haifa University President Aharon Ben-Ze'ev called on Dr. Ilan Pappe, a staff member who supports the academic boycott on Israeli universities, to tender his resignation. "It is fitting for someone who calls for a boycott of his university to apply the boycott himself," Ben-Ze'ev said Monday.
Ben-Ze'ev said the university management would not boycott Pappe nor would it take disciplinary steps against him, because boycotts destroy academic freedom. But he said Pappe's behavior was "intolerable from a moral point of view," and that he should therefore decide to leave of his own accord.
Pappe, a member of the political science department, was not available Monday evening for comment.
The Association of University Teachers - the leading union of British lecturers with some 48,000 members - decided on Friday to impose the boycott on Haifa and Bar-Ilan universities on the grounds that they "collaborate with the crimes of occupation." Haifa University was charged with restricting academic freedom of staff members who have spoken out against government policies, while Bar-Ilan is being boycotted for its ties with the Judea and Samaria College in Ariel in the West Bank.
The boycott was the talk of the day Monday on both campuses with staff members planning to take action to counter it. Prof. Eitan Gilboa of Bar-Ilan's political science department, said he and the rector, Prof. Yosef Yeshurun, will call on all British AUT members who oppose the boycott to resign from the union. Gilboa said they would also ask the Israeli government to request that the British government impose sanctions on Birmingham University and the Open University where the initiators of the boycott teach. He said they would also request that academics at British universities who apply the sanctions be brought to disciplinary hearings.
Gilboa called the boycott "an academic terror attack on Israeli academe." He said its initiators were "a radical and extremist group" that has been trying for a long time to find an excuse to boycott Israel.
The presidents of the two universities and staff members are planning personal appeals to British lecturers to work against the boycott. Haifa University Rector Prof Yossi Ben-Artzi said the boycott could severely harm the two universities. "There is hardly a staff member who does not have connections with Britain," he noted.
Prof. Avi Saguy of Haifa University, who is organizing a psychology conference together with Palestinian professionals, said a British colleague had already written to protest the decision and ensure his participation in the conference. Three AUT members announced they would resign from the union. Two of them, Jonathan Ginsberg and Shalom Lapin of Kings College, London - called on other unions in Britain and abroad to cancel recognition of the AUT until it withdraws the boycott.
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"A popular Government without popular information or the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives." James Madison
To engage in informed political discourse, people need access to information. Americans have more freedom of access to information than ever before. For example, proposals to commit American troops abroad are now far more transparent and met with greater debate than during the height of the Cold War. However, educating oneself about "the issues" can be labor intensive, with much time spent locating resources rather than learning from them. It might take an hour or more to sharpen a letter to the editor of a newspaper by citing facts and figures to buttress a claim. These educational issues are often addressed only minimally by advocacy groups, which often focus on direct-mail campaigns to raise funds instead of attending to informing their membership.
TruthAndPolitics.org is envisioned as a clearinghouse for knowledge, an attempt to achieve economies of scale in the dissemination and organization of information, both current and historical, relevant to politics and public policy. The project's primary long-term goal is to help individuals access the current sphere of knowledge more efficiently and avoid needless duplication of effort. Furthermore, describing the current and past state of the world will be emphasized over normative statements of how the world should be.
Of course, the task of describing the world would be unmanageable without a filter, and the filter adapted here is that of modern, left-of-center political liberalism informed by Enlightenment values. Interested individuals will then be able to spend more time learning about the issues and making their own educated judgments. It is hoped that by emphasizing description and keeping any bias open and honest, TruthAndPolitics.org will help improve the quality of political discourse, and, by maintaining a course of integrity, gain the respect of thinkers on all sides of any particular debate.
Thus, TruthAndPolitics.org is an "index to political knowledge." I created it because of my desire to improve the quality of political debate in the United States. More specifically, I want to increase the circulation of informed liberal viewpoints. I believe "the Left" and the liberal community would benefit if more energy were spent on the twin goals of presenting the merits of liberal/left viewpoints and organizing people to further liberal political ends and less energy on emotional, partisan appeals.
While the "latest news" receives prominent play in both the broadcast and print media, references to older but relevant political and historical events and knowledge are sparse. Attempts to track changes in what is known about particular issues over time are sporadic. For example, "From Old Files, a New Story of U.S. Role in Angolan War" (Howard French, The New York Times, March 31, 2002) details recent historical research demonstrating that the US intervention in the Angolan civil war predated Cuban involvement there, contrary to US claims at the time. While the article in itself is important, well-written, and useful to anyone interested in the history of US interventions in the Third World, a reader interested in a fuller summary of the Angolan conflict and America's role there would have to perform her own search.
A related point is that basic background facts are omitted. For example, in discussions of Federal spending and taxation, breakdowns of Federal expenditures and revenue sources for the current and previous fiscal year are usually omitted. While providing such an accounting may be somewhat technical and even at certain points controversial (such as how to determine the fractions of Federal debt arising from past military versus civilian spending), reasonable figures can be found in Government and public policy publications, yet are not immediately available in conjunction with related news items.
Aside from these issues of depth, there is a lack of integration of structure in the body of easily accessible knowledge. Most prominent is a lack of compilations of source material. This deficit is the primary cause of the inefficiency alluded to above---a lack of economy of scale in the presentation of information---as each individual researching a particular topic must repeat the steps already performed by others. One may object that any editorial process of compilation must entail a method of selection, and that there is no "best" way to select sources (even apart from concerns about the political bias of the editors). The position taken here is that reasonable compromises can be made, and the cost of making particular choices of material is outweighed by the benefit of making informed access to the body of knowledge more efficient.
Integrating sources in this manner will allow juxtaposition of conflicting viewpoints and interpretations. This will allow the reader of TruthAndPolitics.org convenient access to both sides of a debate. Furthermore, centralizing summaries and links to opposing viewpoints will give rise to a "Socratic dialogue," hopefully speeding convergence to the truth, or at least leading to stronger and more persuasive claims. Currently, such debates often consist of partisan exchanges, with spectators unsure of the extent and validity of claims put forth. For example, President Bush's Commission to Strengthen Social Security claimed that the Social Security trust fund would start to run into trouble when payouts exceeded revenues. Liberal backers of the fund countered that this claim was specious, and that Treasury bonds held by the fund constitute real assets. A comparison of the various viewpoints in this debate would prove useful.
Finally, information sources should be prioritized. At present the default prioritization is that provided by time: new sources receive much attention, whereas older ones are forgotten. This overemphasis on timeliness and originality reflects the human creative urge. Priority should instead be based on a measure of utility and relevance of the information contained in a source. Again, while it may be objected that there is no universal method for doing so, reasonable compromises can be reached. An example of a neglected but important source is Seymour Hersh's The Price of Power: Kissinger in the Nixon Whitehouse. Although the first edition appeared in 1983, it is still the richest source of material about Henry Kissinger's questionable role in US foreign policy available today.
The substance of the presentation of issues is often skewed in a way which makes its presentation less efficient. First, there is an excess reliance on normative statements instead of descriptive claims. While normative claims help give structure to collections of politically relevant facts, readers need much less instruction or persuasion than they currently receive in the popular media. For example, various pieces opined on the topic of George W. Bush's proposals for tax reductions. While these writings no doubt included references to the factual basis of the debate, every such piece had to spend some column space to convey the author's normative views on the debate, while the actual number and variety of such viewpoints is dwarfed by the extent of the details of the role of Federal taxation and expenditure in our modern economy.
News reports outside the opinion pages attempt to cover the descriptive questions---what is the state of the world?---but often prove insufficient, because much of their reportage is spent serving as a conduit for the viewpoints of powerful, partisan interests (so-called "he-said-she-said" journalism).<1> This is related to another weakness in the substance of reports in the popular press---a narrowing of the framework of debate. While groups outside the government and the political system (such as non-governmental organizations) are becoming increasingly important in certain sectors of society, most press reports still rely heavily on statements of high-level political sources, even when there is reliable, validated information otherwise available. For example, the press will often report the actions and claims of Democratic and Republican Federal legislators in order to describe the budget process and make too little use of reports of congressional and executive agencies which are easier to validate and perhaps less biased.
Because political debates entail an element of struggle, they are marked by ad hominem argument. While claims about the reliability and veracity of individuals and organizations might be necessary in the absence of independently verifiable sources of data, this mode of presentation of the terms of debate is invoked too frequently.
Finally, journalism puts a great emphasis on style and originality of presentation. While some effort at a fresh presentation is reasonable, the question arises whether the purpose of a particular article or report is to educate or to entertain the news consumer. A clear example of this is the writings of New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd.<2>
<1> | For example, reviewing two news articles,
Dean Baker wrote in
"Economics Reporting
Review: June 8 - June 14, 2002,"
These articles report on the Senate's approval of a bill that would increase the nation's borrowing limit. Both articles report partisan claims that the other party is to blame for increased indebtedness. Neither article provides readers with information that would allow them to assess these claims.In contrast, the reporting by Pincus and Milbank in "Bush clings to dubious allegations about Iraq" (The Washington Post, March 18, 2003) doesn't follow the he-said-she-said style. |
<2> | Dowd's Times' column of May 5, 2002,
"Boxers, Briefs, Mochas",
discussed the possibility of Bill Clinton hosting a daytime talk show and began:
Bill should not be the next Oprah. |
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A passenger train crosses a valley somewhere in Taiwan. It could be the South-Link Line across the southern tip which is one of Taiwan's scenic route connecting the eastern and western coasts but as my sender, Pao Hsiu, lives in Chiayi County which is boarded on one side by mountains and the other by the sea perhaps is somewhere on the west coast. Wherever it is it looks a beautiful rail journey. I discovered that you can buy a "round the island" pass which lasts for 15 days and consists of 7 separate tickets breaking your journey at different stations along the routes. It sounds like the rail lovers perfect holiday.
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Personen | 12 |
Schlafzimmer | 5 |
Badezimmer | 4 |
Unterkunftsart | Ferienhaus |
Mindestaufenthalt | 7 Nächte |
Dieses geräumige 4000 sq ft Privathaus liegt im Estates Bereich Marco Island in einer ruhigen Cul-de-sac gelegen. Wünschenswert Südende Lage auf Bucht mit herrlichem Ausblick und schnellen direkten Zugriff auf den Golf von Mexiko mit dem Boot. Home verfügt über große Sonnenterrasse mit Liegestühlen und Dock mit £ 12.000 Bootslift. Westausrichtung für spektakuläre Sonnenuntergänge und Sonne am Pool fast den ganzen Tag. Dolphins, Manatee und Tarpon spielen in den Hinterhof Wasser fast täglich.
Viele gehobene Ausstattung gehören Granit, voll ausgestattete Küche, Insel Theke, Billiardtisch, großer beheizter Pool und Spa unter abgeschirmt Lanai mit Propan Grill. 7 TV mit Comcast Cable in jedem Schlafzimmer, High-Speed Internetanschluss mit WLAN, kostenlose lokale und (US) lange Strecke. Offene Grundriss ermöglicht Ihre Gäste aus der Küche, Billard, Wohnzimmer, Familienzimmer und Pool, Lanai interagieren.
Pack Licht! Wir liefern Haartrockner, Hotel Seife, Shampoo / Conditioner, Duschhaube und Kaffee für den ersten Tag. Alles, was Sie tun müssen, ist zu Fuß in der Tür, umsteigen in Ihrem Anzug und beobachten den Sonnenuntergang von der sprudelnden Whirlpool. Starten Sie den Grill. Lebensmittelgeschäft / Apotheke Läden in der Nähe, oder wir können vereinbaren, dass Sie Ihre Küche für eine gesonderte Gebühr bestückt. Großer Kreis-Laufwerk und 2 PKW-Garage mit Fahrrädern.
Suchbegriffe: Groß Gehender Flur, Privathaus, beheizter Pool / Spa, Billiardtisch, Dock / Lift, mit Direktzugang, Strand, Sonnenuntergänge, Delfine
Beautiful home with wide canal view. This home was extremley clean and well maintained. Everything you could need was provided from pool floats and toys to fully equipped kitchen. Our large family loved sitting on the large lanai living the island life. Would highly recommend! We had a great week swimming, fishing off the large dock and enjoying Marco island .
We stayed in 1330 Forrest Court for 17 days in July 2016. We were two families, in total four adults and five children.
We had an amazing time in Marco Island. The house was perfect for us and we felt like home right away. It contains everything you need (plus a lot more) and the comfort level was 1st class. Even With nine people in the house there was more than enough space for the children to play and the adults to relax. Moreover, the outside area with the pool as the midpoint is very nice.
The location is one of the best on the island facing Smokehouse Creek, which is a more open area than the narrow canals where most similar houses are located. We even saw dolphins playing around the dock almost on a daily basis!
The owners were very helpful and flexible and they genuinely wanted us to have really good time in their house. They made everything very convenient for us and we could enjoy every moment of our vacation without worrying about practicalities with the house.
The property was very clean and well maintained. Everything is of high quality in this house. The bathrooms and kitchen were up to the absoulutely latest standards, beds are very comfortable (we all slept like babies!) and the entertainment systems give you everything you need and are easy to use.
The reality actually exceeded the impression we had got from the description and the photos on the Internet.
We can highly recommend 1330 Forrest Court for anyone that wants to enjoy Marco Island and the surrounding areas in a comfortable and luxurious manner!
We rented this magnificent home for our 50th anniversary celebration with our family. The open kitchen and large deck made it the perfect gathering place while our adult children and grandchildren, ranging in age from 1 to 19, were enjoying the pool/spa, , fishing off the large dock, playing pool or just soaking up the beautiful view. The owner was gracious and always available to answer any questions during the whole rental process. We are already dreaming of a way to come again.
This house was amazing. My family really enjoyed the week we spent here. My kids especially had a great time. The beach wasn't necessarily walking distance for us, but on bike and car, it was rather close. The pictures do not do this house justice. It has a wonderful dock where we spent a lot of time fishing, a pool table in which we hosted tournaments, and a pool and jacuzzi to relax. We even celebrated my husband's 50th birthday so this house will always be remembered. The house was very clean. This was one of the best vacations we have had!
My extended family and I stayed at this property for 5 days in early January. It was absolutely perfect for our needs!!! Our group was comprised of my parents (in their 60s), my brothers, myself and our significant others (in our 20s-30s) and two grandchildren (both below 2). Everyone had an absolutely amazing time! The house is well maintained, has everything you will need for a home away from home and is also wonderfully located. I also found the owner and her brother Jay very responsive and easy to communicate with! We can't wait to come back again next year!!!
Now that I'm back in the working routine, I have a chance to thank you for your efforts in providing all the necessities for our 3 under age 2 group. The house is well equipped for baby needs and also for adults. We all enjoyed our stay; the pool and jacuzzi were frequented by all. Jay was available and provided additional instructions on the pool operations. Merkle Park is within walking distance (app'x 1 mile) and a place for kids to play and a paved 1 mile path around the lake for walking or jogging.
The residence dock accommodates a good size boat; it would have been nice to have one.
If you fish off the dock, use bait - live or dead whole shrimp. You will catch fish.
We do recommend 1330 Forrest Ct as a great place to stay while in Marco.
Saisonpreis | Minimum Preis | Zusätzliche Nächte | pro Nacht am Wochenende | pro Woche | pro Monat | Event | |||
High Season
8 Jan 2017 -
29 Apr 2017
7 Nächte Mindestaufenthalt
6.412 €
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6 Mai 2017 -
11 Nov 2017
7 Nächte Mindestaufenthalt
4.375 €
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4.375 €
2017 & 2018 Holidays
18 Nov 2017 -
6 Jan 2018
7 Nächte Mindestaufenthalt
6.921 €
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6.921 €
High Season
7 Jan 2018 -
28 Apr 2018
7 Nächte Mindestaufenthalt
6.412 €
für 7 Nächte
6.412 €
Anreisetag: Samstag 7 Nächte Mindestaufenthalt
6.921 €
für 7 Nächte
946 €
Haustier-Gebühr | 93 € |
Erstattbare Kaution | 463 € |
departure cleaning fee | 301 € |
Steuern | 10,0% |
The city codes are strictly enforced. For dock lift use, must have owners permission. There are no boat trailers allowed in the drive way.


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The simplest and most straight forward type of ownership interest than entrepreneur can offer is a partnership interest. A partner is an undivided partial owner of the business, which means the investor owns a certain percentage of the entire company. The terms and conditions of the partnership interests will be outlined in a partnership agreement. Common terms in a partnership agreement include required capital contributions and how and when each partner can withdraw revenues from the partnership.
An entrepreneur that organizes a limited liability company will sell membership interests to investor. Each member of the limited liability company is a member of the company. A membership interest can be similar to a partnership interest, or it can be more similar to a stockholder's interest, depending on the way the entrepreneur sets up the LLC's operating agreement. Like a partnership agreement, the LLC operating agreement includes the terms and conditions of membership interests in the company. A member of an LLC will receive a membership certificate in the company.
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If an entrepreneur sets up a business as a corporation, whether a C-Corporation or an S-Corporation, the entrepreneur will sell ownership interests in the form of stocks. Each stockholder is an undivided partial owner of the corporation. Stocks, in turn, come in different types, and each type of stock has advantages and disadvantages compared to other types of stock. Common stock is an ownership interest that includes a voting right in the affairs of the company. Common stock may also give the investor the right to receive dividends from the company, but generally common stock does not carry any guarantee of dividend payments. All dividend payments to common stockholders are subject to the discretion of the corporation's board of directors.
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UK Area: 56 - Slieve Bloom Mountains (OS Maps 1:50k 55.)
Latitude: 52.991149, Longitude: -7.128099, Height: 268 metres (879 feet)
Prominence: 146 metres (479 feet)
Unique Waypoint POI Name: 0268.p (DoBIH Hill ID: 20961)
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City | Belleville, Illinois |
Broadcast area | Greater St. Louis |
Branding | 1260 AM The Answer |
Slogan | Intelligent. Conservative. |
Frequency | 1260 kHz |
First air date | 1947 (as WIBV) |
Format | Conservative Talk |
Power | 20,000 watts day 5,000 watts night |
Class | B |
Facility ID | 4622 |
Transmitter coordinates | 38°27′31.00″N 89°57′41.00″W / 38.4586111°N 89.9613889°WCoordinates: 38°27′31.00″N 89°57′41.00″W / 38.4586111°N 89.9613889°W |
Callsign meaning | W St. Louis DiZney (former owner) |
Former callsigns | WIBV (1947-1998) |
Affiliations | Salem Radio Network |
Owner | Salem Media Group (Caron Broadcasting, Inc.) |
Website | www |
WSDZ (1260 AM) is a Conservative Talk formatted radio station licensed to Belleville, Illinois, serving the Greater St. Louis. The station, which began broadcasting in 1947, is owned and operated by Salem Media Group. The WSDZ broadcast license is held by Caron Broadcasting, Inc.[1]
WSDZ's studios are located on Webster Hill Road in St. Louis, while its transmitter is located south of Belleville.
WSDZ along with KMOX are responsible for activation of the St. Louis area Emergency Alert System.[2]
The station began in July 1947 as WIBV ("Belleville's Voice"), daytime only, on 1060 kHz with 250 W power. It was owned by Belleville Broadcasting Co.[3]
WIBV aired various types of music, and broadcasting a variety of high school sports into the Metro-East area for many years, until the mid-1990s, when it became an all-news/talk station, a fore-runner of KTRS.
WIBV became WSDZ, when it transferred all of its programming over to KSD-AM, which became KTRS in early 1997. It then became the Radio Disney affiliate for the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
On August 13, 2014, it was announced that Radio Disney planned to sell all of its remaining owned-and-operated stations (including WSDZ and with the lone exception of KDIS in Los Angeles) in order to focus more on the network's programming, co-branded events, and digital outlets.[4][5] Disney originally planned to temporarily shut down the stations in question on September 26, 2014.[6] However, Disney changed their plans at the last minute, and all stations would remain on the air, continuing to broadcast Radio Disney programming until each were sold.[7]
On September 15, it was announced that Salem Media Group acquired the last five Radio Disney owned-and-operated stations for sale (including WSDZ) for $2.225 million.[8] WSDZ was acquired through Caron Broadcasting, Inc., for $275,000.[9][10][11] The sale of WSDZ was completed on December 18, 2015.[12]
On December 11, 2015, Radio Disney programming went off the air and WSDZ went silent, pending its new format. On December 22, 2015, WSDZ signed back on the air with their new conservative talk format as "1260 AM The Answer".
- ^ "WSDZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Emergency Alert System Plan - June 2006
- ^ "WIBV at Belleville, Ill., Takes Air as Daytimer" (PDF). Broadcasting. August 4, 1947. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ Lafayette, Jon (August 13, 2014). "Exclusive: Radio Disney Moving Off Air to Digital". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- ^ Gallo, Phil (August 13, 2014). "Radio Disney to Sell the Majority of Its Stations". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- ^ Venta, Lance (August 13, 2014). "Radio Disney To Sell All But One Station". Radio Insight. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- ^ Fybush, Scott (September 26, 2014). "NERW Extra: No Signoffs for Disney AMs". Northeast Radio Watch. Retrieved September 27, 2014. (subscription required)
- ^ Salem Acquires Radio Disney's Final Five - Radio Insight
- ^ "Application for Consent to Assignment of Broadcast Station Construction Permit or License". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ WSDZ of Belleville changes hands - St. Louis Business Journal
- ^ Belleville radio station being sold - Belleville News-Democrat
- ^ Consummation Notice - Federal Communications Commission


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It was 1976 and I was a 13-year-old with major growing pains living in New York City (yes, I know, some of the people I work with weren't even alive then). My parents did not like me wandering the streets of the then down-at-the-heels city but there were two places I was allowed to go parentless and with a friend--Bloomingdale's and Serendipity 3, a kind of '60s-style hipster ice cream parlor. My best friend, Julie, and I would first check out the bell bottoms and hot pants in Bloomies and then head to Serendipity. We'd sit at one of the small white marble tables, order a foot-long hot dog, brown rice with veggies, a hot fudge sundae, and frrrozen hot chocolate, and while away a Saturday afternoon, watching as assorted celebs like Mick and Bianca, Andy and Liza, and a rollerskating man in a ballgown (Rollerrena was his name) would float in and out, all under the watchful eye of its flamboyant owner, Stephen Bruce.
It's now passed its half-century mark and has become a true New York icon, where former rebel children like myself take our own rebellious children. Next time you're near 59th Street, swing by the hallowed mirrored halls but if you can't get there soon, you can buy Bruce's new book, Serendipity Sundaes, make the Titanic Sundae, and laugh at the thought of two giggly teenage girls in the late '70s, with purple eyeshadow and feather boas, wishing they were already grown up.
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Okay, true story (mostly...) Remember grade school lunches that sometimes came with those little ice cream cups that fit neatly in our kiddie-sized hands? Didn't we feel lucky that we didn't bring lunch from home on those days?
Fast forward to adulthood. I discover Ben & Jerry's. I figure a pint is the adult size of an ice cream cup. Fits in my hand. And, I certainly have no trouble eating a single serving (that is to say, a pint.) Imagine my shock, shock I tell you, when some rotten kill-joy friend of mine informs me that a pint is really supposed to cover FOUR servings.
Well, this is simply to illustrate our shared love for ice cream. I understand the Serendipity 3 infatuation. And, to sweeten the dialogue I want to share my recent love-object. Capogiro Gelato and Sorbetto. Ben & Jerry will never be the same…
Check out my blog (www.leatherdistrictgourmet.blogspot.com) I also write the Gourmet Food page for Suite101.com. BTW, Stephanie Reitano says that my logic wasn't far off, it might be the air that's whipped into American ice cream...
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