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sensory vigilance, distractibility, and ceaseless activity
for animals in the wild. A bird whose fitful attention
diverts quickly from one moving object to another is likely
to avoid being someone's dinner. Consider the survival
capabilities of a hyperactive monkey constantly scanning the
environment for predators compared to his lethargic and
passive sibling. The studious, methodical monkey may
discover survival strategies that far exceed those of his
hyperactive cousin—but only if he lives long enough. Most
children are not concerned with survival. Individual
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focus, flexibility of thinking, and discernment for salient
detail is at a distinct advantage in the academic jungle.
Restless, energetic, future-directed behaviors can build a
corporate superstar, but these qualities earn your typical
ten-year-old boy the label of hyperactive, or of actually
having an attention disorder.
Attention as an issue has
become a focus for our culture in recent years. In fact,
there is now an entire industry devoted to attention
problems with departments in university medical centers and
their affiliated programs dedicated to treating this
disorder. Children are labeled with the disorder, the
pharmaceutical industry supports research on the various
corresponding drugs, scholarly books are written on the
subject, parent support groups are formed, catalogs of
educational materials are published specific to this
disease, and regular conferences are held on the disorder.
My fundamental assumption is that children are naturally
inquisitive, explorative, demonstrative, and sensitive. If
this is the natural state of a child, then an environment
that confines the child in some way is contrary to her
fundamental nature. Although children are expected to learn
certain rules of social interaction and respect others in
their environment, it is not reasonable to expect that most
children will thrive in an environment as restrictive as a
classroom. Admittedly, there are some schools that respect
the individual child and her learning style, providing
opportunities for creative discovery and freedom. The
majority of schools, however, demand that children conform
to more or less rigid expectations for behavior and admonish
any significant deviations.


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In case you've missed one of the other dramas unfolding in Washington, here's a recap.
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals — one of the nation's most high profile courts and, often, the farm team for the U.S. Supreme Court — typically has 11 judges. Right now, four of those sitting on the court are Republican appointees, four are Democratic, and three are vacant.
President Obama has three highly qualified nominees to fill those vacancies: Patricia Millet, Nina Pillard and Robert Wilkins. Millet and Pillard have been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and are ready for an up-or-down vote on the Senate floor. Wilkins has his committee vote tomorrow.
But Republicans in the Senate have responded with a number of tactics designed to prevent the nominees from getting a confirmation vote on the Senate floor.
They've argued that the court isn't really that busy and doesn't need 11 judges. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa has proposed a plan that would reallocate seats on certain courts, eliminating three from the D.C. Circuit.
They've accused the president of "court-packing" by performing his constitutionally-authorized duty of appointing judges.
And they've threatened to filibuster to stop a floor vote. To overcome that Democrats would need to recruit some Republican colleagues to get to the magical 60 needed to clear such a filibuster and get the first nominee, Millet, to a floor vote.
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Donald Shrimpton, founder and director of the Lewiston Choraleers, will participate in a concert titled "An American Salute: Our Heritage of Faith & Freedom" on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The concert features composers Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson, vocalist Sue Martin, world-renowned a cappella stylists the Liberty Voices, and the 200-voice American Tapestry Choir. Shrimpton will be a piano accompanist for the American Tapestry Choir.
More information is available at http://www.harmonyinternational.com/about/active-tours/an-america-salute-with-joseph-martin.aspx and http://www.harmonyinternational.com/resources/site1/General/2013%20Trips/American_Salute_Concert_Flyer.pdf=.
The concert is part of a tour sponsored by Harmony International, a faith-based organization that coordinates high quality, customized and affordable tours and projects for performing groups and church-related organizations in locations throughout the globe.
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The department of music at Hope College will host music educator Edwin Gordon on Tuesday-Saturday, Sept. 9-13. Gordon is both an accomplished musician and music-education researcher whose work has been portrayed nationally on the "NBC Today Show," in the "New York Times" and in "USA Today."
Gordon will be interacting with Hope students and the Holland community in a variety of ways. On Thursday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Mass Center auditorium, Gordon will be holding a psychology and music-education colloquium. On Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon in Snow Auditorium of Nykerk Hall of Music, he will speak about the development of music-learning theory.
Both events are open to the public. Admission is free.
Gordon not only played string bass with the Gene Krupa band, but is generally acknowledged as one of the most influential music-education researchers of the 20th century with both his exploration of music development (music-learning theory) and his years of research in developing six music-aptitude tests.
"Gordon is a highly sought after lecturer whose visit will be informative, thought-provoking, and historic for our students and the Western Michigan music education community," said Christina Hornbach, assistant professor of music and coordinator of music education at Hope College.
Although Gordon is known as a researcher and theoretician and not as a philosopher of music education, his work reflects a philosophy about the value of music in the lives of all human beings. "Music is unique to humans," Gordon said. "Like the other arts, music is as basic as language to human development and existence. Through music a child gains insights into herself, into others, and into life itself. Perhaps most important, she is better able to develop and sustain her imagination. Without music, life would be bleak."
The Maas Center is located at 264 Columbia Ave., on Columbia Avenue at 11th Street. Nykerk Hall of Music is located in the central Hope campus at the former 127 E. 12th Street between College and Columbia avenues.


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States take the lead on pot
Americans are growing more hip to legalizing marijuana. In fact, a House bill to do just that is one of the most viewed proposals on Congress's official legislative tracking site.
But the overwhelming feeling on Capitol Hill is to leave the issue to the states. Both Democrats open to the pot experiment and libertarian-leaning Republicans are flying the states' rights banner as Colorado and Washington state implement their groundbreaking new marijuana legalization laws.
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Marijuana remains a touchy social subject, loaded up with decades of baggage, from Woodstock to Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" campaign. Still, the willingness of so many members to stay clear of the fight is a powerful reminder why marijuana activists are having so much success in taking their case directly to voters in weed-friendly states.
( Also on POLITICO: Poll: U.S. split on legalizing pot)
"If the federal government doesn't have to put its nose in the issue, we shouldn't. I'm happy to have these states do it," said Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.). "I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope the experiment doesn't create horrible results."
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), a states' rights advocate who doesn't endorse smoking marijuana because of its health effects, said the atmosphere on the Hill is changing — slowly. "I think people overall don't like the idea of teenagers and young men and women going to jail for mistakes," Paul said in an interview. "But I don't think people are ready yet to say, 'Oh, it's a great thing and we just need to legalize it.'"
Marijuana activists are getting the hint. They're planning pot legalization ballot measures in Alaska and Oregon in 2014, with several more likely to follow in 2016. Dozens of state legislatures and city councils are considering decriminalization or legalization bills. New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Jan. 8 announced a pilot program for medical marijuana in his state.
( Also on POLITICO: Pot poll: Wait and see on Colorado)
Still, there's little appetite for action at the federal level. The House and Senate committees with jurisdiction over the nation's drug laws say they are too busy with other priorities like government spying, immigration and patent reform. Lawmakers who handle the IRS and banking issues — two areas where questions persist amid the launch of the states' lucrative marijuana market — have no immediate plans to dig in.
And aides to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) took a pass when asked for comment about the legal toking under way with the new year in Colorado and, in a couple of months, Washington.
Pressed on Congress's role, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat, Dick Durbin of Illinois, first gave a long, loud laugh. "Well, we have to at least step back and look at the big picture and try to find some consistency in the penalties that are being assessed and the message that's coming out when it comes to narcotics," Durbin said.
( From Joe Scarborough: Of marijuana and ignorance)
Fifty-five percent of Americans said pot should be legal for adult use — up from 16 percent in 1987, according to a CNN poll released Jan 6. A Gallup survey in October found that 58 percent of Americans now support legalization, while just 39 percent oppose it.
The issue is "the equivalent of same-sex marriage for straight people," said former Rep. Barney Frank, a longtime proponent of legalizing pot.
"The politicians are clearly lagging the public," Frank said. "A lot of politicians on this are suffering from cultural lag — they're still afraid of being accused of being soft on drugs."
Cash-strapped states could potentially benefit from legalizing — and therefore taxing — marijuana sales, supporters say.
"I think it could be like casinos," said Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an Illinois Democrat co-sponsoring legalization legislation.
But some hard-on-crime Republicans say the Obama administration is shirking its legal responsibilities to enforce federal drug laws by allowing the Colorado and Washington state laws to take effect.
( Also on POLITICO: N.Y. set to allow limited use of medical marijuana)
"The long-term problem it creates is I just think terribly unfortunate," said Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.), a former governor and George W. Bush-era Agriculture secretary worried about marijuana traveling up the Interstate 76 corridor from Colorado into his state. "If you think about young people growing up in places where marijuana is now a legal drug, I think it's the wrong message.
"You can't really put police officers on the border," he added. "It's not like you're fighting a war."
With the Obama administration largely on the sidelines — the Justice Department is letting the states' laws take effect, but with oversight to ensure things don't get out of hand — grass-roots activists are trying to capitalize on the surge in national interest to expand legal marijuana across the country. They're aiming for legalization initiatives mirrored on Colorado and Washington in at least two more states in 2014: Oregon and Alaska.
( Also on POLITICO: Pot amnesty boxes going up at Colorado airport)
Groups working on the issue in Alaska reported in December that they have enough signatures to qualify for an August ballot measure. Alaska Rep. Don Young, a 21-term Republican, said he expects the ballot initiative to succeed. "This is a states' rights issue. And states' rights in the state of Alaska is very important. The conservatives says [marijuana is] wrong, but still it's a state right. That's really where we are."


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Chef Raekwon deep fries Six Rivers in Hip-Hop
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- 2003-10-15
Raekwon the Chef and his new group Ice Water rocked Eureka on Friday at the Six Rivers Brewery.
Photo by Karla Rivas
Raekwon's new group showed a lot of musical skill as it performed some of their new music, which embraces a lot of the Wu-Tang beats and lyrical styles.
They also performed many of the Wu-Tang classics from the "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" album. Such songs like, "C.R.E.A.M," "Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing To Fuck With," "Can It Be All So Simple," "Protect Ya Neck," "M.E.T.H.O.D. Man" and "Bring The Ruckus."
This was the first time that Raekwon ever performed in Eureka. He is touring the bay area, which are also places he's never toured before.
"I like rocking for 100 to 400 people," Raekwon said. "I like to make a statement and see where people respect my music."
Even though Eureka does not have the population of the big cities where Wu-Tang performed before, The Chef still decided to bring the Clan to the North Coast.
"I liked it here in Eureka, even though the system was all fucked up, it had nothing to do with the vibe I got from the crowd. We are the type of rappers who go anywhere and who will never stand anyone up. As far as I know it can be my biggest market."
At the moment Raekwon and his group, Stomach, Polite, PC and Cigars, are on a promo tour--heading to San Juan, San Jose and San Francisco. Their new album, which took one year to record and consists of 16 songs, will come out on Dec. 16.
"This album is more lyrical and more gutter," said Raekwon. "It's seasoned-up, which makes it more exciting and special. It's more on the conscious side because I talk to the neighborhood where I came from. I talk to it like a person."
"It also contains a lot of storytelling and dialogue,
classic Raekwon. As far as beats go, we have new producers and old producers all mashed together to one."
The rest of the eight members of the Wu-Tang clan, the RZA, Genius/GZA, Ol'Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Ghost Face Killa, U-God, Inspecta Deck and Masta Killa are all working on their own side projects and touring music all around the world.
"We are dropping movies, albums for our own success," said Raekwon, who plays a short comedic role in the new movie "Scary Movie 3," which will be released on Oct. 24.
However, the group should be getting back together sometime next year to bring out another Wu-Tang album around Christmas. "It'll be a Christmas present," Raekwon said.
The Wu Tang Clan deliberately puts out its albums sporadically.
"We don't like to throw Wu-Tang albums all the time," Raekwon said." The members are trying to do their own thing and then get back together."
When asked, about the new hip-hop and new artists, he called it corny and more commercial, with no original lyrics.
"I don't understand how people can pass a good lyricist over commercial albums. Hip-hop is not the same anymore."
The MCs who influenced Raekwon when he first started were KRS-One, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane and Run DMC, he said, "I'm a versatile MC who is a ball of clay with these artists." He showed respect for Mobb Deep and Ghost Face Killa saying, "We proved to the world that we got it."
Raekwon said he believes the hip-hop of today is more about sales.
"Artists get caught up in the glamour more than the music itself," he said. "It used to be something exciting and different that had nothing to do with glamour and stereotype."
A student of Islam, Raekwon's birth name is Shallah Raekwon, which means "knowledge of self."
"I didn't want to come into the game with Shallah because it wasn't catchy," Raekwon said. "The group named me Raekwon the Chef because I bring food of thought to the table and I be cooking up some marvelous shit."
The name Lex Diamonds, Raekwon's moniker on his "Only built 4 Cuban Linx" album, came from his flashy personality. He likes to wear a lot of diamonds on his rings, necklaces and watches. "You're going to know when you see me," said Raekwon laughing.
Raekwon and his new group Ice Water definitely pumped up the crowd with classics and proved that their new music has the same unique storytelling dialog that the Wu-Tang embraced. Every song has a story to tell,about realistic events in their lives.
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It's not often that Apple fails to get its way. But chalk this up as one of those rare occasions.
As it turns out, Apple has aggressively pushed for Washington to allow a tax holiday on overseas profits - something the Obama Administration has consistently been opposed to.
Just yesterday, after announcing that the company would devote some $45 billion of its $100 billion cash pile to pay dividends and buy back shares in the coming years, Apple also said it will keep $64 billion in cash "offshore" - as in, not in the United States of America.
"Repatriating the cash from offshore would result in significant tax consequences under current U.S. law," Apple's Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer said on Monday during a conference call with members of the media. "We think that the current tax laws provide a considerable economic disincentive to U.S. companies that might otherwise repatriate the substantial amount of foreign cash that they have."
Currently, if Apple brings the money back into the United States it would be taxed at the standard corporate rate of 35 percent. Apple has joined other corporations, including Google, Cisco and Pfizer, in seeking a repatriation holiday that would slash the tax rate on profits broad back from abroad.
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June 1, 1936 - September 22, 2013
Cuddebackville, NY
Mrs. June E. Cortez of Cuddebackville, NY, was called home Sunday, September 22, 2013. She was 77.
She was born June 1, 1936 in Bellville, NJ, the daughter of the late Earl and the late Maryjane McBride Marsh.
A family statement read: "She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was an animal lover and avid bird watcher. You could always find her watching her birds and enjoying her flowers in the yard. She will be greatly missed."
Surviving are her loving husband of 30 years, Juan Cortez, at home; two sons: Joseph Ruzanski of Cuddebackville, NY and Robert Lemke, Jr. and his wife, Adrienne of Newburgh, NY; three daughters: Mary A. Ruzanski of Arizona, Louise Duffy and her husband, Kevin of Matamoras, PA; June Lemke of North Carolina; one stepson, Willy Cortez and his wife, Jessica of Matamoras, PA, two brothers: Raymond Marsh of Endicott, NY, Bill Charles Marsh and his wife, Nancy of E. Stroudsburg, PA; sister-in-law, Oddette Marsh of Pemberton, NJ; 14 grandchildren: Jeremy, Michael, Thomas, Teresa, Jeremiah, Amber, Carolee, Makayla, Hannah, Christian, Seth, Joshua, Marcus and Tyler; six great-grandchildren: Steven, Angel, Makayla, Emilee, Miah and Lucas; also many nieces and nephews; her loving dog, Lady and her cat, Mittens. She was predeceased by two sons: Thomas Edward Ruzanski, Jr. and Stephen Eugene Ruzanski; three brothers: Harold, Glenn and Donald Marsh; two sisters: Marietta and Katherine.
Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, Inc., 100 East Main Street, Port Jervis on Friday, September 27th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 27th at 2 p.m. at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home. Burial will be at Rural Valley Cemetery, Cuddebackville, NY.
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College football is the only sport that divides Division I into subcategories known as FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) and FCS (Football Championship Subdivision ). Teams in the FBS, previously known as Division I-A, are usually found in larger colleges with bigger budgets, as to retain their FBS status they must meet certain attendance numbers. At the end of the season, the two highest ranking teams will compete in the BCS National Championship Game. In contrast, FCS teams (previously known as Division I-AA) must win four or five playoff games.
The typical college football season runs from the end of August to the end of December. Younger athletes who are still deciding which sport to pursue through middle school and beyond should consider collegiate football's schedule in their decision, as it may conflict with other interests or academic pursuits. Students should also realize that the recruitment process begins very early, in 8th or 9th grade. Do your research, be proactive, and understand the realities of being recruited to play DI football. While Division I grabs much of the nation's attention, DIAA, DII or DIII are also great options.
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Patches can be applied to the codebase using the GNU Patch Tool (available on most *NIX platforms, and as a free download for Windows-based systems).
Each entry below links to the Bugzilla record for the bug in question. Patches are linked from there. Patches against OJS should be applied with the -p1 option from within the OJS installation directory; patches against the PKP library should be applied with the -p1 option from within the lib/pkp subdirectory.
Note that security-related and other critical patches will be clearly identified as such; otherwise, patches should not be considered critical.
- Bug #7957: login source parameter needs escaping
- Bug #7962: Web feed plugin references announcement feed plugin
- Bug #7964: Gifts database table missing after upgrade
- Bug #7967: Paging error in DOI/Medra plugin
- Bug #7978: Layout Editor download file results in error
- Bug #7987: Viewing a single payment generates a fatal error
- Bug #7988: Editor notify email to institutional subscribers broken
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Old football players don't have to retire.....
they can go to the Vikings where no one expects them to win ANYTHING!!!!!!!!
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There was a very rich man with three sons. He was on his deathbed and had his three boys at his bedside and told them how sorry he was for not being there for them most of their lives due to him dedicating his life to his job. He told them he would like to make up for that by buying them ANYTHING they'd like before passing on. The first boy told his dad that he always enjoyed the earth, the ground he walked on and went hiking on. So his dad bought him the State of Texas. The second son said he always enjoyed the rock collection he had when he was a kid, so his dad bought him the diamond mines in Africa. The third and last son said that it was quite crazy, but really enjoyed the Mickey Mouse outfit he had when he was a kid, so his dad bought him the Minnesota Vikings football team.
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Last spring I did a guest post on Ali Edwards' blog that taught how to use my Teeny Tiny Card Kits to create glassine envelopes. Oh, how I love those glassine envelopes! I designed teeny tiny cards in each size of my Silhouette card kits that have since been pinned over and over by readers across the world (click here to see Ali's post and here for more of my original downloads). Hooray, Pinterest! Now that the holidays are rolling around, I've added the following new "Elegant" Teeny Tiny Card Kit to my Silhouette store. Click on the image to go to the file.
And since you loved the first batch of cards, here are some brand new holiday-themed cards that fit the 2″x3″ envelopes. Use them with the hang-tag envelopes or on their own and your gifts will look amazing. Trust me, I did some wrapping last night and they really do look great as the final touch to any gift. Click below to download.
Teeny Tiny Cards – 2×3 Holiday
For my girlfriend gifts this year, I compiled a spool of baker's twine and 3 rolls of washi tape in a bag, then tucked in a batch of these cards in with them. It is a gift of some of my favorite things for some of my favorite people.
Also in my Silhouette store this week you will find photo props for Santa and His Friends as well as Frosty the Snowman. Cut out one or both for the perfect holiday photo shoot.
And we can't forget the new alphabet I designed to coordinate with my popular "Elegant" line of holiday shapes. This "Elegant Alphabet" comes with numbers and punctuation as well as upper and lowercase letters. Grab the whole alphabet for all of your projects.
Finally, snowflakes and winter stars round out this week's submission. Enjoy them all!


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Whatever you want from your next short break, our hotels in England page is the perfect starting point when planning a getaway. Whether you want a city break, a visit to an attraction or theme park with the family, a country escape or a mini-holiday by the sea, England has something to offer everyone.
Our England hotels range from budget accommodation to luxury retreats. Wonderfully diverse, you can travel North or South and discover somewhere brilliant, fascinating and exciting! For example, you could choose to visit the rolling countryside and historic cities of Yorkshire - recently voted one of the world's top visitor destinations - or head to the sunny South-West and enjoy a cream tea on the English Riviera.
- Mad about theatre? We're famous for our theatre breaks, and whether you stay in a central London hotel for a trip to the glittering West End or venture to Shakespeare's home town and see the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon, it's sure to add something special to your getaway.
- Perhaps you'd like to sample sumptuous cuisine in one of the country's cultural and cosmopolitan hubs? Check out our hotels in Birmingham and Manchester hotels!
- Alternatively, our two night dinner deal packages? with dinner included on the first night of your stay offer great value, and these breaks are located right across the country.
- And, if you're looking to escape, unwind, relax or reconnect with nature, then look no further than our Lake District hotels - England's premier destination for outdoor excursions!
The only hard part of planning a break in England is deciding where to go! For a wealth of great places to stay and inspiring destinations to choose from, check out our list of hotels in England below.
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Hotels in England
Central England
With cosmopolitan cities, historical attractions, theme parks and lots of gorgeous countryside on the doorstep, our hotels in central England make the perfect destination for your short break or getaway. From luxury spa retreats in the country to budget city accommodation, there's something for everyone here.
Central London
The UK's number one destination for shopping breaks, theatre shows, the finest restaurants and top attractions - the capital has it all. Choose from our superb range of London Hotels and find the perfect short break destination for you; enjoy the plush comfort of a hotel with Theatreland on your doorstep, stay within a stone's throw of the fab shopping of Oxford Street, or find a boutique hotel near the trendy Southbank and discover the best of the London attractions.
East England
Ideal for a relaxing escape to the country, our hotels in the East of England are an excellent choice for your next short break. Whether you fancy a chilled-out break on the Norfolk Broads, a quaint retreat in picturesque Suffolk or a city break in one of the many fascinating and historic destinations of Cambridgeshire, this is the place for you.
Lake District
By booking hotels in the Lake District you open up the opportunity to discover an area of outstanding beauty in the Lake District, home to inspirational countryside, breath-taking mountains, spectacular lakes, traditional market towns and numerous heritage sites.
London Airports
Our London Airports hotels are an excellent choice when you're off on a longer break – if you're flying early or landing late, you can enjoy the comforts of a modern and superbly located hotel instead of driving or travelling in the small hours of the morning. No matter if you're travelling from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or Luton – four of the five busiest airports in the UK – you can start your holiday off on the right foot when you choose one of our London Airports hotels.
London Outer
With all of the exciting attractions, fabulous shopping and incomparable West End Theatre the capital has to offer, choosing one of our hotels on the outskirts of London means you'll have easy access to a wealth of exciting short break activities. Ideal for when you don't want to stay right in the thick of it - a quieter break somewhat removed from London's infamous hustle and bustle - the London outskirts are also well worth the trip in their own right.
North East England
Perfect for a short break, our hotels in North-East England range from budget city accommodation to luxury country retreats. Up-and-coming cultural hubs, cities in the North-East are also famous for their unique nightlife and fab shopping – our Newcastle hotels and hotels near Middlesbrough are handy for it all. When you're off on a longer break, be sure to check out the hotels near Newcastle Airport for the best way to get your holiday off on the right foot.
North West England
There are lots of great reasons why our hotels in North West England are amongst our most popular short break destinations; great cities, full of some of the best shopping outside London and world-renowned attractions. With exciting music venues, top-class sport and fine dining, there's much to see and do in the area's big cities, whilst for a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle, our hotels in Cheshire make an ideal choice.
South East England
With a number of vibrant towns and cities primed for exploration, lots of country retreats to escape to, and many of Britain's best beaches on hand for a seaside break, get away to one of our hotels in South-East England this year. Whether you're keen to see the white cliffs of Dover or Brighton Pier, this region is famous for its short breaks.
South England
Whether you're looking for a busy break, shopping and sightseeing in one of the region's popular cities, or a relaxing getaway in the country wining, dining and unwinding, then our excellent hotels in South England will have something to offer you. As diverse as South England is, you could easily find yourself at a historic site on the mystical Salisbury Plains, boutique shopping in trendy Guildford, or sunning yourself on the South coast.
South West England
Simply ideal for an escape to the country, and with lots of exciting city breaks to be had too, our hotels in South-West England are a fantastic choice for a getaway. With unique local cuisine, breath-taking spots to reconnect with nature and lots of nationally-renowned tourist attractions, this region has much to offer.
Whether you're looking for a relaxed escape to the country, a seaside getaway or a busy and exciting city break, our hotels in Yorkshire have something to offer. Reconnect with nature in the gorgeous North Yorkshire Moors, enjoy some of the best shopping outside London in Leeds or Sheffield, or enjoy one of the hundreds of pubs York has on offer.
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Prince Harry under fire over hunting picture
PRINCE HARRY has come under fire from animal rights activists following the publication of a photograph of the royal posing with a slaughtered water buffalo just days after his family backed an anti-poaching campaign.
The picture, which was taken in November, 2004 during a trip to Argentina, shows the royal posing with a gun next to the dead animal and its publication comes just days after Harry's brother Prince William launched a new anti-poaching campaign to save rhinos and elephants.
Prince William also found himself in trouble after he was pictured taking part in a wild boar hunt in Spain just days before launching the new charity drive with his father Charles, Prince of Wales, and animal rights campaigners at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have now taken aim at the young royals.
A spokesperson tells WENN, "The princes seem set on ignoring the fact that the majority of the British public abhors cruelty to animals and objects to hunting. If Prince Harry and his brother want their views about wildlife preservation taken seriously, they need to get with the times and stop getting their kicks from killing animals.
"There's no difference between South American water buffalo and the elephants and rhinos they keep talking about the importance of protecting. We live in hope that one day the Princes, especially Harry, will end this double standard. We expect those with guns - and especially soldiers such as Prince Harry - to use them to protect the weak, not to blast their brains out."


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A North End family donated a 60-foot, 45-year-old spruce tree from their front yard to be the holiday centerpiece of Rice Park this year.
Crews took the tree down Monday, Nov. 12, with a chainsaw, a giant crane and a flatbed truck. The tree will be decorated later with 15,000 multi-colored LED lights, as well as a six-foot star donated by Gertens Garden Center in Inver Grove Heights.
The official tree lighting has been scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 24.
Read more about the tree and the family who donated it in our previous story here.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran actress Lupe Ontiveros, who appeared in scores of TV shows and movies including "Desperate Housewives," ''Selena" and "As Good As It Gets," has died. She was 69.
Ontiveros died Thursday at a hospital in Whittier, Calif., a suburb southeast of Los Angeles, after a brief battle with liver cancer, according to longtime friend and family spokesman Jerry Velasco.
She was perhaps best known for her role in "Selena," the 1997 biopic based on the life story of the Tejano pop star. Ontiveros played Yolanda Saldivar, who in real-life was convicted of killing Selena Quintanilla. The film launched the career of Jennifer Lopez, who played the title part.
Lopez said Friday she was "tremendously saddened by the news of Lupe's passing!"
"I've enjoyed her work throughout the years," Lopez said in a statement. "She was a great actress and working with her in 'Selena' was an unforgettable experience. She will truly be missed."
Ontiveros worked steadily in TV and film for more than 35 years.
"I want to go from the set to the grave," she quipped in 2010 while receiving a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Latino Independent Producers. "From the stage to the grave, that's how I want go."
Her credits include "Real Women Have Curves," TV's "Desperate Housewives" and — as in "The Goonies" — many, many turns as a housekeeper. She once estimated she played a maid more than 300 times on the stage and screen.
"I've had a hell of a good time playing those maids," she told LA Weekly in 2002. "Each one to me is very special ... No matter how much I resent the stupidity that is written into them, the audacity that the industry has when they portray us in such a nonsensical, idiotic, such — oh my God! — such a degrading manner, still, my humor survives in these maids. I'm very proud of them."
Born Guadalupe Moreno in El Paso, Texas, on Sept. 17, 1942, Ontiveros caught the acting bug in 1972 when she answered a newspaper ad for movie extras. She went on to help establish the Latino Theater Company in Los Angeles and advocated for Latino performers throughout her career.
"She worked tirelessly to perfect her craft and open doors for countless Latinos along the way," said Alex Nogales, president of the National Hispanic Media Coalition. "Hollywood never gave her the lead role, but in our hearts she will be remembered as our leading lady. She will be deeply missed by all of us."
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis cited the actress as an inspiration.
"Lupe Ontiveros' great talent extended far past television, stage and motion pictures," Solis said in a statement. "Indeed, she was a fine actress, but more than that, she was a woman of great action. And she was my friend for more than 20 years."
Ontiveros is survived by her husband, three sons and two granddaughters.


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Its once again April the month designated as Month of the Young Child and all of the dedicated folks that comprise the Montelores Early Childhood Council are coming together to celebrate the youngest members of our community and their families. I want to highlight the work weve been doing, and are planning to do, as well as ways we are planning to celebrate during April.
MECCs members dedicate time and energy to the task of helping families get the care and support they need for their children, in the most efficient and effective way possible, with the goal of strengthening Colorados statewide early childhood system. As one of 30 councils in Colorado working toward this goal, we just finished a six-month grant application and strategic planning process that really helped us focus on local needs.
There are four domains, or areas, that we address: early learning, health, mental health/social-emotional development, and family support and education:
In the early learning domain, many activities take place throughout the year. Six area childcare centers are currently working on achieving accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which is an important process to improve quality of early care and education. Four others have recently received Qualistar Ratings, another quality improvement process that requires dedication and hard work on the part of the providers. MECCs School Readiness Coordinator and Quality Improvement Specialist works with many early learning centers and providers in the area, to help them achieve these accreditations as well as improve quality of services. Southwest Colorado Community College offers a variety of early childhood education courses, and we have many professional development opportunities available for teachers and providers throughout the year. Last year we helped plan and sponsor the First Annual Southwest Colorado Early Childhood Conference in Durango, which brought 200 professionals together from around the Southwest. We are currently planning the second conference for October. In our grant application, we included a strong professional development component to work with teachers and providers on personal professional development plans, increasing attendance at trainings, and providing coaching and supervision to help them apply what they learn.
In the health domain, we are partnering with the Montezuma County Public Health Department to bring Bright Beginnings, a home visitation program, to the area. This program includes three home visits: one when the child is a newborn, one at a year, and one at 2 years of age. Embedded in these visits is oral health information. Additionally, we implement a program called Cavity Free at Three, which includes the application of a fluoride varnish to help protect teeth from decay, starting with the appearance of the first tooth through 8 years of age. We are working to provide this at all local early learning centers and licensed childcare homes. During our grant application process, for the next three years we decided to really focus on the goal of increasing healthy living for young children, so be on the lookout for information about nutrition and physical activity!
In the social-emotional/mental health domain, we are part of The Pyramid Model Partnership, teaming with other local agencies to work with local early learning programs to increase proactive teaching strategies with the goal of decreasing challenging behaviors. This includes teacher and parent trainings.
In the family support and education domain, we have just finished our third cohort of the Family Leadership Training Institute, where parents come together for 20 weeks and learn about themselves, their passions, and learn the tools of civic engagement. These parent leaders take on community projects and are engaged at many levels in our community. We have offered parenting classes based on The Pyramid Model. We hold family nights where families come together and learn about a specific topic. Our next offering will be in late April on Getting Your Child Outside with Gabi Morey of the San Juan Mountains Association.
Our third annual Early Childhood Fair and Celebration will take place Saturday, April 14, at the County Annex Building. This free event provides a variety of screenings for children from birth to 5, and local preschools will have many fun activities for children; there will be lots of resources and information, door prizes and great entertainment! Mary Vozar, our local Reach Out and Read coordinator, will have free books for children from the One Book 4 Colorado campaign.
We will once again be showcasing local young childrens artwork based on storybooks. Please watch for information as it is announced.
We will be hosting the third annual Early Childhood Professionals Appreciation Dinner an opportunity to thank all those dedicated people who work so hard to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families. We are looking for nominations for a community leader to receive the award of Voice for the Vulnerable and an early childhood teacher who goes above and beyond for the Master Gardener award. If you have someone to nominate for either of these categories, email your nomination, as well as a story as to why they deserve the award, to email@example.com.
The Montelores Early Childhood Councils normal meeting time is the first Monday of the month. If you would like more information, or would like to get involved, please email the coordinator at email@example.com.
Vangi McCoy is the coordinator of the Montelores Early Childhood Council. She is also a part-time instructor at Southwest Colorado Community College and sits on the Dolores School Board.


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More of the photos of more peripheral lines of my family tree.
George Donaldson is the brother to my Great Great Grandfather, William Scott Donaldson. I have also written about George and William's parents, Joseph Russell and Sarah Armina Todd Donaldson.
George was born 10 October 1871 in Joyceville, Frontenac, Ontario and died 8 December 1943 in Watertown, Jefferson, New York. He lived virtually his whole life in Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York.
George met Florence Martha Carey and married her 9 January 1896 in Clayton, Jefferson, New York. She was born 5 July 2874 in Burnt Rock, New York and died 14 January 1943 in Watertown.
Together George and Florence had four sons.
Howard Belmont Donaldon born 11 August 1896 in St Lawrence, Jefferson, New York and died 29 August 1945 in Millhaven, Lennox and Addington, Ontario.
Horace Tarbell Donaldson was born 25 October 1898 in St Lawrence and died 5 January 1926 in Watertown.
Floyd Donaldson born 2 April 1902 in St Lawrence and died April 1977 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Florida.
George Wesley Donaldson born 14 June 1909 in St Lawrence and died 28 May 1947 in Chaumont, Jefferson, New York.


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April 8, 2008
Half the Lipscomb Men's and Women's Track teams competed against close to 100 other college and club teams at the Duke University Invitational in Durham, N.C., last Friday and Saturday.
Highlights at Duke for the women were Julie Alley's personal record of 5:08.48 in the 1500m, before doubling back in the 5000m in 19:49.50, nearly another personal record, and Caitlin Anderson's 18:58.72 5000m time, which is her track PR and within 10 seconds of her cross county 5K personal record.
Highlights for the men at Duke were season best performances in the 800m by Clint Carter (1:57.51) and Jacob Nelson (1:59.99), a 40-second personal record in the 3000m steeplechase for Jonathan Williams (9:52.36) and a solid 5000m by Jordan Wilson (15:24.30).
"Duke was a good experience for us." said Head Coach Bill Taylor. "These are the types of meets this program must compete in regularly in order to rise to the elite level we expect to be at soon.
"We had some good performances at this meet but we also struggled in many areas, which I think is mostly because none of our athletes have competed in a meet this big and intense before. We are a program on the move up, but it doesn't happen overnight. This is a learning experience and I am certain our performances will be significantly better in the future as a result."
Other performances from Duke were Carolyn Latham (5000m 18:40.35), Paige Griffin (800m 2:28.02), Shannon Shoemake (5000m 19:56.46), Jared Carlson (3000m Steeplechase 10:12.00), Tylar Peoples (100m 11.61) and (200m 23.41), Michael Knox (400 53.18) and David Wolfe (5000m 16:19.08).
The other half of the Bison's teams headed north to compete in the Austin Peay State University Governor's Invite.
Andrew Shankles set a new 1500m personal record in 4:16.40.
Other performances at Austin Peay were Paloma Floden (1500m 5:25.08), Lauren Floyd (400m Hurdles 1:12.56), Anna Day (800m 2:40.85), (Hannah Joiner Shot Put 9.60m), Andrew Shankles (800m 2:03.97), Jeff Hoover (1500 4:20.11) and (800m 2:13.83), Paul Wright (3000m Steeplechase 10:23.39) and Austin Ray (Javelin 43.61m).
Next up for the Bisons is the Tennessee State University Boston Moon Invite in Nashville Saturday. Field events start at 10 a.m. Running events start at 12 p.m.


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Chris Graham
Year: 2014
Format: Hardback
Pages: 288
First Pasture Price: £13.81
Status: In Stock
This book provides a comprehensive collection of 500 tips written by poultry expert Chris Graham and covers all aspects of keeping chickens including: Becoming a Hen Keeper; Housing and Equipment; Choosing Chickens; Feeding Chickens; Eggs and Meat; Flock Needs; Breeding and Showing; and, Ailments. The tips are grouped logically so that novices can build their knowledge gradually, while old hands might prefer to dip in and out at random or use the index to refer to specific topics. The tips are also accompanied by simple annotated diagrams where required.
Illustrated throughout with specially commissioned linocut prints by award-winning printmaker Melvyn Evans, Wisdom for Henkeeping is an ideal companion for newcomers to henkeeping, and also a perfect gift for more experienced poultry keepers.


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ISTANBUL, Turkey, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- Serena Williams overcame a slow start Sunday, rallying past Li Na to win the WTA Championships and wrap up one of the best seasons of her career.
Williams struggled at the outset but bounced back for a 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory over her Chinese opponent, winning her 11th title of the year en route to more than $12 million in prize money.
Li broke twice early for a 4-1 advantage and quickly closed out the first set. She forged a 3-3 tie in the second set, but the world No. 1 then took over, reeling off wins in the next nine games.
Williams finished 2013 with a match record of 78-4, taking the season-ending title for the fourth time overall and for the second straight year.
Her 11 titles are the most for any woman since Martina Hingis won 12 in 1997.
Li, meanwhile, will jump to No. 3 in the world rankings with her Istanbul performance. She fell to 1-10 lifetime against Williams.


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Pear Chutney
This recipe is remarkably simple to make. Once you prep your ingredients, it all goes into the preserving pan at the same time, and happily cooks away, without needing too much supervision. Chutneys can easily be made spicy, but even the non-spicy version is packed with so many complex flavors you'll wonder why you didn't make chutney sooner!
--> Please chop ingredients by hand. If you use a food processor, the ingredients will probably end up too small, which results in a finished product that resembles an unappealing mush. You want to be able to recognize the ingredients in your chutney.
Makes ~8 half pints
- 4 pounds fresh pears, ripe or slightly green
- 1 onion, chopped, about 1 cup
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced OR 1/3 cup bottled lemon juice
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 heaping TBS mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons (sea) salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- IF you want it SPICY....add between 1 teaspoon and 1 TBS red chili flakes.
> Before filling your canning jars they need to be heated so they don't break during processing. Place jars in a pan with enough water to cover the tops of them. Bring the water to a simmer on your stove top, and keep jars in the gently simmering water until they are ready to be used. Remove the jars from the hot water, one at a time, as you are ready to fill them. Add more water occasionally, if needed.
1. Place vinegar in a large, heavy-bottomed, non-reactive pan. (In other words, don't use an aluminum, copper, or cast iron pan when cooking with lemon juice &/or vinegar.)
2. Peel pears, although it isn't neccessary, then remove stem ends & cores, then chop. Add pears to the vinegar in the preserving pan as you chop them, to prevent oxidation.
3. Add remaining ingredients to pear/vinegar mixture and stir well.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about one hour. You want it to simmer constantly.
5. Once desired thickness has been achieved, remove the preserving pan from the heat then spoon mixture immediately into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2" headspace if you plan to process & seal them in jars, or 1" headspace if you plan to freeze them instead.
6. Look for any air bubbles in the jars and if you see any, use a chopstick or plastic knife to pop them, then wipe rims of jars spotlessly clean.
7. At this point you can cover jars with tight-fitting lids and either:
a.) Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
b.) Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
c.) Process the jars to create a shelf-stable preserve that won't need refrigeration by following these steps:
8. Wipe rims clean, place lids atop jars, then screw on bands until they're finger-tight.
9. Process for 15 minutes in a Boiling Water Bath, then remove jars with a jar-lifter and place on a towel on the counter. Let rest for 24 hours, then check for proper seal before storing.
10. If jars lids seal, store them in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
Helpful tip: Check lids for a proper seal by pressing the middle of the lid with a finger or thumb. If the lid stays down, it is sealed and will easily keep for up to one year in a cool dark place. If the lid springs up when you release your finger, the lid is unsealed. Place unsealed jars in your refrigerator and eat within 3 months, or within one month after opening.
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Insta Snow Powder
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This is one of the coolest products we've seen. Just mix a scoop of Insta Snow powder with water to make an eruption of fluffy snow that will not melt and lasts for weeks.
Insta Snow is safe to touch, non-toxic, and guaranteed to amaze. We've been mesmerized ever since we first laid eyes on this instant snow powder.
Available in a 3.5 oz jar or a one-pound bag.
Features & specs
- Expands 100 times original size
- Just add water
- Won't melt and is non-toxic
- Amazingly fluffy
- Easy to clean up (simply vacuum)
Insta Snow Powder: Make fake snow in an instant!
We love Insta Snow! It's just so darned cool. Simply put a few scoops of the Insta Snow fake snow powder into a glass, a bowl, or your hands, and add a little water. BAM! An eruption of fluffy fake snow takes place before your eyes.
One jar of non-toxic and environmentally safe Insta Snow makes 2 Gallons of fake snow. And yes, you can make a snowman with Insta Snow fake snow.
Easy to make
Insta Snow fake snow powder is super fun and incredibly easy to make. Simply take a scoop (or many scoops for a cool eruption effect) and add a bit of water. Voila! Instant snow!
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Expands 100 times its original size!
Just add water and Insta Snow expands to 100 times its original volume. And the coolest part is that this happens incredibly fast. It literally erupts inside whatever container you've placed the powder. Making artifical snow is easy!
So, let your imagination run wild with all the cool things you can do with Insta Snow powder. Try putting a little in the bottom of a champagne glass (but don't drink it, of course!). Or put some in a friend's water glass and watch their amazement when they fill it up with water.
Check out the video below to see just how much Insta Snow is created by one jar of the fake snow powder.
Won't melt and lasts for weeks
We've had some Insta Snow lying around our offices for weeks. And the most remarkable thing is that the instant snow feels cool to the touch even after it's been sitting out for days. It's simply an amazing product that is so much fun to play with!
Can I make a snowman with Insta Snow?
YES! Simply put the Insta Snow into the freezer and it acts even more like real snow. So, go ahead and make your own Frosty...indoors! While the one we made (pictured below) is quite small, you could make enough snow from just one jar to create a snowman that's 18" to 36" tall.
Can I eat Insta Snow?
Although Insta Snow fake snow is non-toxic and environmentally safe, you shouldn't eat it. We tried putting some of the powder on our tongues to see if fake snow would erupt. It didn't. And we're still alive. However, we still don't recommend trying this at home.
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My girlfriend and I have ordered from here quite a few times now. (5 or 6) She's Celiac so I'm always hyper aware of track records of contamination for her. So far, for being a place that produces other glutenfull pizzas, we have had no problems! So, how are the pizzas? I have to say at first I thought them a little strange but now I LOVE them. They are very thin crust and don't taste all doughy. Now, they ain't cheep, but I rarely mind paying for good food. And the Best Deal Combo is quite nice. One pizza, a salad and a bottle of wine for $30 isn't that bad! We cook them at home of a pizza stone and that seems to work best. Anyway, it's a nice addition to the neighborhood. .
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TEPCO released a news release on October 20, 2015 titled "Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 reactor containment vessel (PCV) for internal survey result of (Bulletin: October 20, carried out in minutes)" [Japanese Version], they didn't provide an English Version.
Outline of PCV internal investigation (video, temperature, dose)
TEPCO released inspection video and a PDF of their use of a camera to look inside of what remains of the #3 Reactor at Fukushima. Temperatures were about 30 degrees centigrade and the radiation level about 1 Sievert, One sievert carries with it a 5.5% chance of eventually developing cancer and is equivalent to 100 REM in older measurements. 6 Sieverts is a fatal dose.
In each image, the pictures clearly show extensive damage to the reactor containment vessel. Cracked walls, deposits of material, possibly corium or some burn residue. Fire damage.
In image on page 4 you can see what clearly look like Burn damage on the structures above where the core would be.
On Page 5 they disclose that the walls are badly damaged with support structures pulled away from the containment vessel
What is missing from the images is an image of the Core. TEPCO claimed that #3 exploded with a hydrogen explosion caused by the heat of the reactor cladding and cooling rods catalyzing water separating into hydrogen and oxygen and then burning together. But if that were so there would be remains of reactor all over the place. So the question is,….
Where is the reactor?
The answer is that the explosion was probably part of a "burn out" and the fuel was "aerosolized." The reactor probably got so hot and it's fuel started melting and "flashing" and burning, until enough burned away to quiet the uncontrolled chain reactions. But TEPCO doesn't say where the fuel went. They imply that some if it melted down through the floor. But it is just as likely that those explosions we saw on March 14, 2011. I remember watching the images. And indeed the FOIA Archives describe the situation on the 16th as:
"they described Unit 3 as having a 3 zirconium/water reaction ongoing. And they described 4 Unit 4 spent-fuel pool as having been substantially damaged to the point that the walls were no longer effective at retaining water." [NRC doc]
So we can guess where the reactor is. In our lungs. But of course, we have to keep on asking TEPCO to tell us the truth, because speculation is easy. We need the facts.
- References
- http://photo.tepco.co.jp/en/date/2015/201510-e/151022-01e.html
- http://www.tepco.co.jp/en/nu/fukushima-np/handouts/2015/images/handouts_151022_01-e.pdf
- http://photo.tepco.co.jp/en/date/2015/201510-e/151022-01e.html
- Further Readings:
- The official version at the time: http://blogs.nature.com/news/2011/03/update_fukushima_unit_2_and_un.html
- Enews on Engineer opinions
- Spent Fuel detected in fallout: http://enenews.com/journal-aerosolized-plutonium-from-fukushima-detected-in-europe-spent-fuel-indicated
- Miles O'Brien: http://ecowatch.com/2014/03/09/miles-obrien-pbs-fishing-radiation-fukushima/
- Unit 4 explosion and melt through 1.2.3 Unit of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant: insider translation from Pattie L. Brassard
- http://fukushimaemergencywhatcanwedo.blogspot.com/2013/07/for-unit-4-explosion-and-melt-through.html
- Image of #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wCVeZ2Gi52k
- Related article: http://ex-skf.blogspot.com/2013/05/fukushima-i-nuke-plant-accident-reactor.html
- NRC Doc:
- http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1205/ML12052A108.pdf


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Ahead of the handset's unveiling, a study carried out YouGov has found that whilst the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC One X continue to rise in popularity a staggering 21 per cent of the UK population would be interested in owning the Apple iPhone 5. What's more of those who currently own an Apple branded handset, a hefty 67 per cent said they were looking to upgrade to the iPhone 5.
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wherefore art thou?
However, it is NOT an updated production so Romeo saunters on to meet the imposing legion of Capulets on his own two feet in period costume, puffy pants and all.
Last night we gave our final rehearsal to a packed house at the Paris Opéra. It's a strange thing that happens in every theater now - we have one last rehearsal to get everything lined up and ready for the opening night, but we have to do it in front of a full house, so essentially it is our "opening night". It can feel a bit strange knowing that we are giving "a performance" for free, and while singers fall onto different sides of the debate about whether that is fair or not, I for one usually welcome the chance to feel out a role (especially a new one!) in front of a crowd, for as I've written before, performing in front of people changes every dynamic of the evening: adrenalin flows in a different ratio, energy is bounced around and traded over the footlights, and the real risk taking begins! For me, it's a good thing to test out those added elements before the "real" prima - not to mention, most of the folks attending are donors (thank you!), friends of the opera, families of the orchestra and crew, and the lucky few who "know someone".
Last night I sensed immediately that it would be an exciting night, and by all accounts that made their way to me, it most definitely was. I think it was the case of bel canto music really weaving it's magic on the performers (allowing us to trust the simplicity of the lines and emotion), and on the audience - for the cavernous Bastille was pin-drop-quiet all night. EXCEPT, ah yes, except for what I took to be gentleman who found perhaps, the all-time worst time to let loose on a resounding sneeze-type explosion that rang through the would-be rafters: in the most hushed tones, Roméo and Giulietta say their final, eternal goodbyes, and there is a most precious rest in the music before Giuletta QUIETLY declares that Roméo has died ...
"Ei muore...."
"Aaah-$%&*$%^#(@*#$%" Only it wasn't really a sneeze - it was one of those shattering sort of shout-sneezes. The kind that makes you feel someone has just suffered the fright of their life and may not survive to tell about it.
God bless him, I'm sure he couldn't help it - but wow, the timing was deftly cinematic!
Giuletta promptly followed that with her own shattering "O Dio", and followed Roméo to his eternal fate.
In what I took to be a testament to the impact of the moment, oddly, it wasn't that disrupting all things considered.
So it was my very first complete run of the role - without stopping, in costume, and in front of an enthusiastic public. I'm completely head over heels in love with this guy - for his youth, his exuberance, his passion, his failed but heartfelt attempts to bridge the enormous gulf of warring factions, his pleas, his heartbreak, his loyalty, his PURE LOVE for Giuletta, and finally, for his tragic, inevitable fate.
I feel as if I'm stepping into big shoes with this role, but the sense of honor and privilege that accompanies those shoes fills me with TREMENDOUS excitement and prompts me to give it all that I have - and I simply cannot wait. I also couldn't think of a better cast, crew, or theater in which to debut this role - this is one of those shows where all the elements are working in the best manner to produce a REAL SHOW: no extraneous nonsense or egos or distractions - and in a very relaxed and positive atmosphere so we can just enjoy bringing this all to life. It's beautiful.
Although, I have to say, I wouldn't HATE having to drive that Vespa...
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- Larissa said...
You have wanted a vespa since the Barbie Barber in Houston. Rent one next time you are in San Francisco - they have a scooter rental place. Try it - get it out of your system!
- May 22, 2008 at 8:29 PM
- Carlos said...
Joyce, thanks so much for sharing so many thoughts and impressions about the dress rehearsal! I have read some comments of, probably someone of those people who knows someone, and they were aboslutely very positive. I am glad you got that so relaxed and positive atmosphere leading to what you called a real show. The music is so beautiful! Congratulations!
In half an hour I am leaving for the airport to take my flight for Paris and to attend tomorrow the first performance of the run, debut of Anna at the ONP and your debut as Romeo in Capuleti! So exciting! I hope to be able to see you and say hello at the stage door after the performance.
- May 23, 2008 at 4:16 AM
- Operafan said...
Waow!! Thanks for sharing all these great moments with us, this "répétion générale" sounds marvellous, a friend of mine was there, she is almost speechless now, "de joie" of course!
I am counting the days until May 28th, 5 more days to go and I will be in heaven !!
- May 23, 2008 at 5:19 AM
- Carol said...
Toi toi for the opening night tomorrow, Joyce!
You are an inspiration!
- May 23, 2008 at 7:55 AM
- MG said...
Congratulations and toi toi!
I have to say, I recently did my first final dress since forever WITHOUT an invited audience and it felt very odd indeed: rather flat without any chance to gauge audience response before opening night...
In any case, all the best for your performances and thanks for your blog and photos - I'm a new reader, but I'm already addicted!
- May 23, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Hi Joyce,
Just to wish you good luck tonight for la prima. You were apparently smashing at the final reh; looked radiant and happy at the end.
I KNOW that both Anna and you will be great. Do tell to Matthew Polenzani that your bloggers wish him good luck too :)
Can't wait to see the show tonight.
- May 24, 2008 at 1:03 AM
- Yankeediva said...
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! So sweet of you all to send your wishes - I'm off to the theater and plan on giving it my all, and having a ball while at it - despite the whole tragic ending and all!!! (Isn't that what we live for in opera, after all?!?!)
- May 24, 2008 at 7:33 AM
- Susan said...
I'm so excited for you for tonight!
- May 24, 2008 at 12:45 PM
- Carlos said...
Joyce I was yesterday at the premiere. It was terrific!!!! Oh my God! Both you and Anna were so great! I have enjoyed so much the performance. BTW could you guess where I went to have lunch? I was at your favorite italian restaurant Gli Angeli! Nice place. After the performance I was waiting at the stage door till 01:00... probably I will be back to Paris for the performance on 15. June. I would try to say hello then... Terrific!!!
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