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The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart by Jesse Bullington
|The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart by Jesse Bullington
|Category: Fantasy
|Reviewer: John Lloyd
|Summary: A very novel kind of fantasy, taking Quentin Tarantino into mediaeval Europe for adventures with hellish creatures and embodiments of plagues galore.
|Buy? Yes
|Borrow? Yes
|Pages: 464
|Date: November 2009
|Publisher: Orbit
When Hegel and Manfried are ticked off, you know about it. Returning to a town for vengeance - someone didn't like their scrumping there as children - they leave several dead, and several more corpses behind when a posse is sent off to seek its own justice. They're journeying south, graverobbing their way through mediaeval Europe, and they don't care how many people they have to kill, betray, get vengeance on, or blaspheme, or what they have to eat or drink, until their task is done.
Beyond the prologue here, which dresses up the contents as a best-effort by a scholar trying to get to the truth of the twins' tale, I have to admit to an awkward beginning to reading this. However once settling down with the style, the brashness of the anti-heroes, and the matter-of-fact violence, there was certainly a singular fantasy book to enjoy. This came across in the end as a kind of Till Eulenspiegel Germanic folk fable, as rewritten by Shaun Hutson.
The body count of the first few pages alone will tell you this is not for the squeamish, and there will seldom be a let-up until the end. And before long there are werewolves, and cat-men things, to be found, and some evils that are harder to visualise, and harder to define, as plagues and demons possess others and become entities in their own right.
The roustabout style also carries on, and people will be seriously injured by the final chapter. Another way to consider this book then is something like the Van Helsing film, or Terry Gilliam's Brothers Grimm disaster, as redirected by Quentin Tarantino. There will be ruined ears and noses, people getting stuck through with crossbow bolts, a very successful attempt to get a religious man to say the F-word copiously, and a drug scene where the characters are poisoned into delusion by regular mediaeval food poisoning.
I don't want to denigrate the book however by saying it is merely a mash-up of this meets that, or someone a la someone else. It certainly is its own beast. And while I can't really find a major problem with it, I can't exactly say it's a perfect beast. I did, to repeat, struggle with the fashion of the story and its telling at the beginning, but given a while to absorb the quirks of the narration, narrator and titular brothers, I certainly had little problem sailing through to the end.
This is a fantasy that pretty much succeeds in doing what it wants to - offering a very well imbued sense of period, a well-sustained style (I liked the way the glottal speech was spelled out for us all so vividly), and a finely nailed character for the brothers (if only they were a bit more different from each other). It was still, however, impressive and not brilliant, leaving me approving if not enthusing.
Still, I can see a lot of people finding this very much not to their taste, and a similar amount finding this superb. It certainly stands out as the work of a clever debuting author, who could easily become clever-clever, and doesn't. For thrusting dark and gory fantasy into a realistic middle-age middle Europe, this gets a Bookbag recommendation - with a final warning that the contents are definitely adult only.
Oh, and the first edition probably wins my cover art of the year award.
I must thank Orbit for my review copy.
It's at this point I generally suggest something else similar to read, either linked in style or subject. Well, I'm happily stumped here. There certainly is nothing like this out there.
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The Funniest Frat Pack Movies, Ranked
List Rules Only films that feature at least two members of the unofficial Frat Pack in starring roles.
First, there was the Rat Pack of the 1960s: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr., along with a few pals. Then came the mid-1990s and the Frat Pack: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Will Ferrell. The best Frat Pack movies find these hilarious actors - and more - in ridiculous scenarios featuring larger-than-life characters. This is a list of the top Frat Pack comedies including everything from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy to Tropic Thunder to Zoolander.
What films will you find on this list of the best Frat Pack movies? In Old School, Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson, and Vince Vaughn star as friends who aren't enrolled in college, but still want to start a fraternity. Wedding Crashers is another hilarious film featuring multiple members of the Frat Pack. The Royal Tenenbaums features Frat Pack mainstays Luke and Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller, but is more on the serious side. Other good movies starring Frat Pack members include Meet the Fockers and The Watch.Which Frat Pack film do you think is the funniest? Give your favorites a thumbs up and add any great movies that are missing.

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He was speaking in Germany, where he has been awarded a major peace prize.
"I repeat, I said loud and clear that one million Armenians and 30,000 Kurds were killed in Turkey," Mr Pamuk said, echoing comments he made in February.
Turkey denies genocide against the Armenians and is prosecuting Mr Pamuk for "denigrating" national identity.
Mr Pamuk is due to appear in court in mid-December to answer the charge, which carries a prison sentence of up to three years.
He received the German book industry's peace prize in Frankfurt on Sunday, at a ceremony where he was praised for novels that trace "the imprints of the East on the West and those of the West on the East".
Genocide dispute
Mr Pamuk aroused fury in his home country when he told a Swiss newspaper in February that "one million Armenians were killed in these lands and nobody but me dares to talk about it".
He said on Sunday that he had never used the word genocide to describe the killing of Armenians.
"Whether it should be called 'genocide' or 'mass murder'... or something else, has to be decided by experts," Reuters news agency quotes him as saying.
Ankara argues that thousands of Muslim Turks as well as Christian Armenians died in conflicts that erupted in the last days of the Ottoman Empire.
Armenians however say 1.5 million people from their minority community died as the Ottoman authorities of the time tried to deport and exterminate them.
Mr Pamuk has also been criticised for discussing Turkey's campaign against separatist Kurdish fighters, who began an uprising against the state in the mid-1980s.
Prestigious award
Turkey - which is keen to improve its human rights record ahead of European Union entry talks next month - is sensitive over both the Armenian and Kurdish issues.
EU officials have accused Turkey of suppressing Mr Pamuk's freedom of speech by bringing him to trial for his remarks.
Mr Pamuk, a keen supporter of Turkey's EU entry bid, said he "cannot image a Turkey that does not dream of being part of Europe" any more than he can imagine "a Europe that defines itself without Turkey".
Past recipients of the German book world's peace prize include Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe and US author Susan Sontag.


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That 3am Phone Call
Posted by Lex Fear on March 22, 2008
Regrettably I haven't weighed in much on the Democratic primary race between Obama and Clinton, but that doesn't mean I don't have a lot to say about the subject. As a Brit I don't get to vote on which President gets to decide on which policies our Prime Minister implements, but for what it's worth I'm backing Obama.
Like God, I don't claim to be a conservative or a liberal (but maybe more liberal leaning), so when I vote, it's usually for who I think will do the least harm, or even just to get the current incumbent out.
Anyone who has been reading my blog for a long time will know my feelings about politics and the current President. I think the Bush administration has done incredible damage to America's reputation, it's economy, international relations and of course to citizens in various parts of the Middle East. America is a great nation, but the Bush Administration, especially men like Dick Cheney remind us of how easy it is to turn to the dark side.
That's why I'm hoping for Obama to win. Not because I think he's perfect, or that he doesn't have faults, but it's that he is promoting hope, change, he's not resorting to negative campaigning and most importantly he is not relying on the politics of fear. It's safe to say, that if Obama gets in the we may just see the end of this fallacious and idiotic War on Terror and most certainly the politics of fear.
It's the politics of fear that were the motivation behind what is becoming known as Clintons' '3am Call'. There's a phone ringing in the white house, America is under attack again (presumably by motivated by the thoughts of a black Democrat winning) and who do you want to answer that call? Well, it seems like the little (now big) girl whose stock footage was used in that ad wants Obama to be the one answering it:
I'm not even going to comment on the damage that Hillary Clinton is doing to her own party and the Democrats chances of beating the Republicans for the White House. If you want some good commentary then add The Osterley Times to your rss reader.
For both myself and my wife there is something sinister about Hillary Clinton, an insincerity that comes across and is affirmed by her forced smile, her desperation and her rhetoric. In a comment to kel over at The Osterley Times I mentioned that I'd prefer to see McCain in the White House over Clinton. However I certainly don't see McCain as any better. If McCain becomes President, he'll make Bush seem like a man of wisdom and integrity. So I guess I'd rather not see McCain or Clinton in the White House, I think I'll just despair.
Finally, I'm surprised not more people have picked up on this but when I first heard about Hillarys' 3am Call and the question "Who do you want answering that call?", the image in my head was not the one of Hillary picking up the phone above, but of this:
So for those that still buy into the politics of fear -and clearly many residents in Texas and Ohio still do- when that 3am call arrives and is picked up, do you want the President to tear up and get emotional or take affirmative action?
One Response to "That 3am Phone Call"
March 24, 2008 at 20:23
Good post.
There was a Salvadoran poet, Roque Dalton, who wrote a very funny ironic poem about how the president of his country was less president of his country than (then-president) Lyndon B. Johnson.
And I really loved seeing the counterad, of which I had heard.
My real beef with Clinton is mostly her people, who are also formerly Bill's. What's the problem? They're too clever by half and look the campaign they've run. It's just like the (Bill) Clinton presidency, what did we get besides NAFTA (and a huge job loss) and a national health system that is still nonexistent and a welfare reform that forced mothers of children under the age of 6 to go do the urgent work of flipping burgers. Puh-leeze!


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One should not solely focus on getting more and more 'Likes' or 'Fans'. The focus must be maintained at owning a passage opened for more fresh visitors and potential customers, who are likely to do business with you.
Social media marketing is one of the most powerful aspect of digital marketing services. It is practically impossible for an Internet marketing services campaign to get completed without a big role of SMM services. In fact, even in social media marketing services, it is Facebook marketing that has gained most attention. Having the biggest count of people on its network, it is definitely ruling the world of SMM. And definitely this has escalated the craze for Fcaebook marketing.
Is your Facebook Marketing correct?
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Interact rather than selling
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In honor of our anniversary this year, filmmaker/member Jill Malouf is collaborating with founding member Marci David and others in creating a movie that looks back to our earliest beginnings and our years on Quail Street. In these clips, longtime members share their stories. Enjoy!
Clips and screen shots provided by Jill Malouf.
We Were Amazing!
ALISON COLEMAN: I've been thinking a lot about this group of faces, many of whom I have known in different times of my life, but I think all of whom, back in the 70's were doing some really radical things and in Albany, I'm thinking about the free Thanksgiving dinner which is now in, what, the 40th year? I'm thinking about Movement for a New Society that some of us were involved in. I'm thinking about the food buying clubs, The Free School, Equinox. We were all doing amazing, amazing work. We were the radicals of that time! Save the Pine Bush! We had these wonderful ideas and we just did them. We were amazing!
BETSY MERCOGLIANO: We grew up in an incredible time where people were questioning and challenging and saying, "No, no, let's not do it that way. Let's do it this way," all the time in so many areas. I mean, The Free School was an enormous hub of that. We had a store, we had school, we had a birthing center. We were just doing all kinds of stuff and saying, you know, thumbing our noses to officialdom.
ALISON: I don't know how to take that history and use it now, but we had the energy back then. We had the ability to think through…we weren't even necessarily "thinking" through problems, so much as just jumping in and doing. We created things almost instantly. We took the steps that are now the Co-op.
BETSY: We were basically saying, "You know what? Why do we have to buy it the expensive way by…" blah blah blah blah blah …how come we can't all join together and throw our money because that's what we were doing down here anyway! We were all poor! We were throwing our money together, we were throwing our backs into building each other's houses and raising each other's kids and helping each other birth them at home and all that stuff.
I grew up here in that sense, in the coming into my young adulthood, with all this, you can do anything. You can do anything with communication, understanding, willingness to negotiate and work with, and your strong back and brains.
Quail Street Life
SID FLEISHER: I always remember, at least when we were in Quail Street, the…what did we call those groups? We had a name for all of the different groups. Like we worked on the building maintenance group, and Ed [Miller] was the head of the finance group I think at the time, weren't you? (Yes, he was) He was the finance guy, yeah. And we used to sit around on the old 5 gallon plastic buckets and have our meetings which were board meetings, but anybody could go to the board meeting, anybody could vote. Well no, I don't think anybody could vote, but anybody could go to a board meeting (oh yeah, they were always open) and lots of people came to the board meeting and talked and then the board would vote!
MARCI DAVID: There was a vegetable burger that someone had made and they were selling them, but they weren't inspected and the health department guy was very interested in this and he said you can't sell them here. At the end of the day, when the health department guy's official workday was over, he came back and bought some because he wanted to taste them! (Laughter)!
ALAN MCCLINTOCK: I remember when Michael, our night manager Michael Ferrindino's daughter, who was 11 years old, worked as a cashier on Quail Street. One day, Ed Miller came in and he said, "You can't do THAT!" And we thought, "Well, why not? She's a great cashier! She never asks anybody their sign…she was all business!" (Laughter) And we realized that, "Oh, there are child labor laws!" And, "Oh, there are laws that relate to what we're doing here?"!
MARGARET INDERHEES: As the first bookkeeper, I had no idea. I was just collecting the money and, you know, people give me money and I'd put in the bank account and then we would write a check to Air One. It was really pretty simple, but we filed the DBA, so we were on the state's radar. So a few months go by, and I get an envelope from the State of New York saying you have not filed for sales tax. You haven't sent in your … we weren't collecting anything because we weren't selling anything that we collected sales tax on, but I still needed to file this form. Who knew? And they were going to fine us $10,000. It was some enormous amount of money. It definitely involved me calling somebody up and crying, at the state of New York saying, "I didn't know!" I didn't know! We're just a little buying club! So we didn't, you know, we were just making it up.!
ALAN: And our learning curve was, it grew with every year that we existed really, because we would have to deal with all of these new things that we … I mean, we were really a group of people who had no interest in anything that was remotely capitalistic, you know, so running a business and having a business model and having a plan for the future, having a strategic planning group…ppffttt! It was NOT something we talked about! And, so, the evolution of the store, really, was again, organic. These were things that we had to learn how to embrace.


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Why Won't China Help With North Korea? Remember 1956 | China File | Jul 9 2017
When's that hamburger date happeningBy pressuring China, Trump is challenging Beijing's claims to greatness. Suddenly, for the Chinese, the issue is not whether a nuclear North Korea threatens peace, but whether the U.S. threatens China's standing as the big kid on the East Asian block.
The pressure will do nothing to solve the North Korean problem, though it will worsen the Sino-American rivalry, just as Mikoyan's 1956 intervention contributed to the Sino-Soviet rivalry. Mao resented Mikoyan's "patronizing tone," and, when China's relations with the Soviet Union deteriorated later that decade, accused him of speaking to China like a father would to a son. Xi may well draw similar conclusions about Trump.
With Beijing preoccupied with its aspirations for global leadership, the U.S. has no recourse but to consider direct engagement with Pyongyang to gain the leverage that China won't provide. Better this than indulging in unrealistic hopes that Xi will sooner or later "help" America bring Kim to his senses. He just won't.


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The MexicoBlog of the CIP Americas Program monitors and analyzes international press on Mexico with a focus on the US-backed War on Drugs in Mexico and the struggle in Mexico to strengthen the rule of law, justice and protection of human rights. Relevant political developments in both countries are also covered.
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The new Pixie Lott for Lipsy fall 2011 collection features eye-catching looks, spotlight grabbing dresses and chic Parisian styles, perfect for fun, out to party girls. Take a peek and prep your wardrobe for the party season!
"The new range is the best one yet", Pixie Lott said about her
fall/winter 2011-2012 collection for Lipsy.
This is the songstress' fourth line for the young British fashion brand. Called after the pop princess' single "All About Tonight" the collection features an impressive parade of oh-so-lovely dresses, gorgeous sequined shorts, stylish tops, beautiful cropped jackets, and cute ruffled playsuits. "I love designing my own clothing line with Lipsy. I am so excited that this is my fourth clothing range," Pixie added.
The launch event was held on September 27 at the Lipsy store at Arndale Centre in Manchester, England. The 20-year-old singer made her appearance wearing an attention-grabbing one shoulder playsuit with frill detailing from her fall 2011 collection for Lipsy.
There are amazing sexy daywear items and spotlight appropriate party looks for the ultimate red carpet style in Pixie's new range. Deep plunging v-necklines, bodycon fit, pleated detailing, ruffles, playful polka dots, sweetheart bandeau necklines, dainty lace, ribbon bands, bows, sequins, fab animal prints, geometric designs, embellished trims, side cutout panel, and check boucle finish are eye-catching elements that make an ensemble stand out from the crowd.
The Pixie Lott fall 2011 collection for Lipsy also includes chic Parisian inspired styles. The color palette is vivid and fun featuring lots of dazzling brights. Pink, blue, purple, red, sparkling grape, and the already famous colorblock trend look are absolutely bewitching. You can also spot soft shades of rose and cream. Besides, there are glamorous versions of the classic little black dress, perfect party pieces for special nights out and unique red carpet moments.
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Ally Craig wrote:Maybe I just find it hard to connect with someone that drug-addled and paranoid.
But Ally...you get on so well with the forum members...
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abnego wrote:The Bronx wrote:If you haven't read Day of the Triffids don't be put off by the ropey old film they made of it with Howard Keel.
...agreed, that film is a travesty...... the BBC tv adaption is pretty good though...
Stoneage Dinosaurs wrote:The Bronx wrote:John Wyndham. Day of the Triffids is excellent, as are many of his other books. If you haven't read Day of the Triffids don't be put off by the ropey old film they made of it with Howard Keel. There's much more to this superb book than most people who haven't read it imagine.
Agreed, the first Wyndham book I read years and years ago was The Kraken Wakes, excellent stuff. Then I read Tales of Gooseflesh and Laughter which were really good spooky humour stories. Then I read The Day of the Triffids. And I keep promising myself that soon I'll read The Chrysalids as well, it's been sitting in my "waiting to read pile" for years
The Bronx wrote:The Crysalids is a great book, and so is The Midwhich Cuckoos (fifties film version Village of the Damned is good). Bring it to the top of the pile.
Fu Manchu wrote:frostbyte wrote:i think whoever wrote the bible is the best science fiction writer!
i mean, all the celestial beings and stuff, blood from stones, wine from water, bread from the skies and stuff! brilliant! what an imagination!!!! people die, come to life again etc, classic!!!!
Interesting choice Frosty...none other than Philip K Dick referred to the bible as the greatest sci-fi novel ever...
dane bramage wrote:Whaaaaat -- no votes for William Gibson?!?!
I'll put one in. Can't say he's my one favorite, but must admit that "Neuromancer" absolutely rocked my world when it came out. His latest works have been sketchy, though.


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I hate to say it but I always buy direct from the hotel and always find a fare lowest direct from the airline. If the deal is not a good one, just looking like a bargain can only get you so far.
But in repsonse to all of the quality feedback, suggestions and questions thanks!
1) Bidding on hotel names becuz we also sell just hotel, or just air. Which I failed to mention in the first post..
2) I never promised anything to the owners, but I mean they figuire that after 12K now they should have seen something. (which they did now)
3) I agree about adding live chat, I think we will
4) I have tested from SERPS ad to compeltion, under various KW and Landing pages
5) in response to they dont want it, or is it a good deal really! Well theres atleast 25 multiple million dollar sites spending 10-15K per day in this "niche" market, and their all selling! So in regards to demand! its there, now we just have to place it infromt of the right customers.
6) we will be using the google optimizer instead of egg, any suggestions or advise rgarding the multi variate testing?
Now heres the next problem! today was the first day we started with Yahoo SM, and today is the first day we started recieving about 30 calls!
was it the leads from google that were in the pipeline or the clicks from Yahoo?
the operators didnt ask, they will now but Im trying to decipher this! any help!
thanks for all of your help
much appreciated
1. You NEED testimonials at all costs for this. I travel a lot and I simply do not trust "packages". I bought a package for a Pebble Beach Golf deal, which isn't cheap and I had to talk to a guy from there like 5 times and email back and forth before I bought. You just have the odd feeling that yu are going to purchase and never receive anything OR receive a totally different trip than promised. Testimonials create at least some trust that is required.
2. As mentioned, if you are in the content network for something like this you are DONE.
I have opten out of content and search network for that matter
and yes, regarding testimonials I strongly agree, but we have a what do you call, conundrum or whatever! 0 conversions literally mean 0 customers, this is a brand spanking new company. In which PPC is the ONLY form of incoming traffic , period. So that explains the presure, evereything is under a microscope since this is it! Google and Yahoo are the sole avenues of marketing. Im really pushing for diversification into 3rd party emails from larger more reputable travel providers, giving us a bit of credibility!
anyhow thanks again!
any ideas on the Yahoo Google thing?
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1) Are your competitors running their campaings on a loss leader type set up? That is they know they are losing money now, but in the long run they might make their money back from return visitors and bookings.
2) I deal in competitive areas ( in this case not travel) and it seems to me that organic rankings with a good domain name do better that genericnamesite.com in PPC campaigns.
Secondly - who goes to Mexico from the US? Is it medical tourism, retired tourists, university students etc? If you can focus in on one niche, you'll get a better conversion rate.
Hey guys,
I am a publisher and an adword user, but here is my feedback to you.
Adword users should really think about the landing pages, there are so many poor landing pages out there.
Poor landing pages will not make conversions.
I agree, did you try the landing page optimiser tool from Google?
here's a useful discussion about it:
I can't say much for conversions in the online travel industry...having worked for an established SEM firm previously, we considered it "100% saturated" and our *own* ROI was at stake trying to carve any kind of niche in it.
Curious to know if there's a method to the madness though: In any given saturated market (which, theoretically they will all become without some kind of regulation), is there an alorithm for success?
Volusion is offering free Live Chat software for anyone who requests it. The first operator is free; additional are under $30 which is far less than LiveChat. Both Volusion as an e-commerce solution and their chat service were selected as the best (I believe it was last year) in their niche.
and yes, regarding testimonials I strongly agree, but we have a what do you call, conundrum or whatever! 0 conversions literally mean 0 customers, this is a brand spanking new company.
Well, since you are already going through money like water anyhow, what about just finding away to give away a few packages and make sure these folks have the time of their lives and are willing to have their pics posted on the site and say a thing or two?
Or, you could....ahhh foreget it :)


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Two Los Angeles governing boards Tuesday joined a list of cities, counties and community groups that have slammed Arizona's tough new immigration law.
In a split vote along party lines, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed to suspend all travel to Arizona for county business unless the travel is considered imperative; ban county investments in Arizona securities; and review all contracts with Arizona-based companies and report on how those contracts can be terminated.
The county does some $27 million in business with Arizona, but it wasn't clear how much would be affected.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Unified school board unanimously adopted a resolution that condemns the Arizona law and asks district officials to look at ways of eliminating or reducing business ventures with the state.
Calling the law a blatant civil-rights violation, the district's resolution asks that it also be discussed with students in civics and history classes "in the context of unity, diversity and equal protection for all."
Although the school district's resolution could lead to a boycott, the supervisors' boycott will have a more immediate effect on Arizona business.
"I want to send a very strong message to Arizona," Board Chairwoman Gloria Molina said. "Right now, Los Angeles County is spending $27 million a year on professional services, vendors and goods purchased from Arizona. It's a sizable amount of money, and we're joining with other jurisdictions that are part of this economic boycott in taking a strong stand.
"I also think it's important to send a message to Washington, D.C., that they must undertake immigration reform."
Molina, Zev Yaroslavsky and Mark Ridley-Thomas – all Democrats – voted for the boycott. Supervisors Michael Antonovich and Don Knabe – both Republicans – voted against the boycott.
In addition to the boycott measures, the motion by Molina and Yaroslavsky asks Chief Executive Officer Bill Fujioka to send a letter to Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer and key state and congressional leaders calling for the indefinite suspension or immediate repeal of the law, known as Senate Bill 1070.
The law, which has not yet gone into effect, gives law enforcement officers in Arizona the power to check the immigration status of suspects they have stopped for other reasons if there is a reasonable suspicion they are in the country illegally. The law bars racial profiling.
But the motion by Molina and Yaroslavsky argues the law violates core American civil rights and liberties by "singling out identifiable groups of people for harassment, intimidation and potential arrest solely on the basis of the color of their skin, race, ethnicity, speech or cultural attributes."
Antonovich said "legal immigration is the lifeblood of our nation" and the boycott will only hurt the county financially at a time when it is facing dramatic budget cuts.
Antonovich also said Arizona's law simply follows federal laws and that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled several years ago that asking about someone's immigration status does not violate the Fourth Amendment.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 on May 12 to approve an economic boycott of Arizona in hopes of pressuring the state into repealing S.B. 1070.
Other school districts, including San Diego Unified have imposed complete boycotts of all travel and business with Arizona.


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Saturday, June 15, 2013
Mexican Chicken
Monday, April 29, 2013
Toddler Muffins
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
4 oz applesauce (I just used one of those snack size containers)
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 ripe bananas
1 (4.5 oz) jar squash baby food (or sweet potatoes)
1 jar carrot baby food (or shredded carrots)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran (I will either pulse oats to make an oat type flour, or use 1/2 cup of ground flax)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1. Preheat oven to 375. Grease (I sprayed with PAM) 24 mini muffins, or line with muffin liners (I find this bakes best with the mini muffins). This recipe usually makes about 30 mini muffins.
2. Cream together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl.
3. Combine, in a separate bowl, the applesauce, mashed bananas, baby foods, eggs. Add to the mixing bowl with the butter/sugar and beat until blended.
4. Add each of the dry ingredients, beating just a bit after each addition until well blended
5. Spoon into the muffin tin.
6. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, until an inserted knife comes out clean
**I store mine in the fridge and just heat up briefly in the microwave. You can also freeze these and heat up longer in the microwave when you want to eat.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Peanut Butter Banana Bread
**Craving some more sweets? Check out this link where you can find TONS of delicious new treats to satisfy any dessert craving you may have!**
I think I might have found my new favorite banana bread recipe and this one comes from Cooking Light so it's a healthier version than others out there. I like the uniqueness of the ingredients, but at the same time, they're easy enough to either substitute, or just ones that you have in your pantry. I omitted the peanuts when I made this, but I'll try them the next time I make this. (Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you – not hard, I promise!!!)
Peanut Butter Banana Bread
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4)
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt (I used plain nonfat Greek yogurt)
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed (I substituted 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil)
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp allspice (I used a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves)
2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
Cooking spray
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon low fat milk
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. To prepare bread, combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed. Add granulated and brown sugars; beat until blended. (I then added the oil and beat that in).
3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups and level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through allspice) in a small bowl. Add flour to banana mixture; beat until just blended. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into a 9x5 loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean (my oven cooks faster so I start checking about 15 mins. before recipe's cook time).
4. Remove from oven; cool 10 mins in pan on a wire rack. Remove bread from pan; cool.
5. To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, and 1 tablespoon pb in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle glaze over bread (I used a knife and spread on like icing).
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Mediterranean Pizza
I got this great "recipe" from Fitness magazine. This has become my favorite lunch to eat this week. The only prep is the cutting up of your "toppings!"
Medi Pizza
1 Pita, whole wheat (I couldn't find the ww so I just used white)
chopped up: cucumbers, avocado, grape tomatoes
Feta Cheese
Hummus (I like the garlic flavored)
1. Cut pita in half. (1 whole "loaf" is a serving size).
2. Spread your hummus on each half.
3. Top with your veggies and cheese!
This is a hard "pizza" to eat with your hands, so I have to use a fork! Enjoy this oh-so-healthy meal!!
(When I ate this for dinner I added a side of quinoa and black beans to make it heartier)…look at all that food! You can eat a lot for fewer calories than a regular cheese pizza!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Hello Down Home Goodness
I love cream style corn. I love cornbread. Mix together, get my FAVORITE corn/cornbread casserole. Thank you Paula Deen! I love to make this when I make chili. Oh.The.Goodness.
Corn Casserole
1 (15 1/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 3/4 oz) can cream-style corn
1 8oz. pkg. corn muffiin mix (JIFFY!!!)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded Chedder
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a large bowl stir together 2 cans corn, corn muffin mix, sour cream and melted butter. Pour into a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Bake for 45 mins. or until golden brown. Remove from oven and top with cheese. Return to oven for 5-10 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 mins and serve warm.
**I've also mixed my cheese in with the other ingredients and just baked for about an hour (I like mine to be more "done" so it's not quite so mushy, so I bake this for longer than what is in the recipe)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Yes. This type of dish DOES exist!
This dish has it all. Are you ready for a recipe that will change your life?!?!
EXTREMELY Healthy. Easy. Delicious. (Generally) kid friendly **. Can be a side dish or a main meal.
**Unless your child is named Reid who has an aversion to a mix of foods touching.
Are you sold? Here it is: Quinoa with black beans and salsa. I found it here. Read all about quinoa here. So this recipe is great as a side dish, and it makes a lot so I have leftovers and will make it a lunch (or even dinner) for the next day or few days (depending on if I halve the recipe or not….and, really I'm the only one in my family who eats this because my husband has the same aversion to foods that Reid does. Genetic?!?!)
Quinoa with Black Beans and Salsa (I sometimes halve this)
2 T Olive oil
1 c dry quinoa (the only place that I haven't found quinoa is Target. I like the Bob Red Mill's Organic Whole Grain Quinoa – it's a little expensive (I think $10) but it lasts for several makings of this dish)
1 c salsa (I always use Pace Picante Chunky)
2 c water
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1. Heat the oil and brown the quinoa (just make sure and watch because it seems like nothing's happening and then all of a sudden the quinoa starts to brown and then it moves fast)
2. Mix in salsa and water and bring to a boil. Add beans, cover and simmer for about 20 mins. or until quinoa is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
It's now ready to eat! I'll just eat it like this if it's a side dish, but if I make it a meal, I add it to Spinach salad and add whatever I have and like – cucumbers, avocado, chick peas, anything! I don't add any dressing, but I'm sure you could (the quinoa acts as a dressing). When I eat this meal, I feel so good about myself that I ate so healthy!!!! I think that deserves a cookie afterwards, right?? ;)
Monday, October 11, 2010
Lots O' Meals!
Burritos with Spanish Rice (I like the Old El Paso box rice) and a green salad with lots of veggies (I'll make this at the beginning of the week and we can eat it all week)
Chicken Parmesan served with spaghetti noodles and salad
If I just go crazy, I may even make this homemade pound cake with homemade whipped cream (per the reviews on this webpage, I'll use a metal bowl and make sure it and the whisk or beater are chilled, and double the powdered sugar - not sure if I'll whisk by hand or beat), and strawberries.
Can't wait to try everything!!!


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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—If Sarah Palin were running for president, this is where she'd come: The outskirts of a second city in the conservative heartland of Western Michigan, where thousands gathered Wednesday to see her, shake her hand and have her sign their copies of " Going Rogue."
And if she were running for president, she'd be doing about what she did Wednesday, under the watchful eyes of a half-dozen capable advance hands, veterans of the White House and the McCain campaign, who herded the press and the public into even lines. She had a VIP list for key local conservatives, shuttling them discreetly to the front of the line. She had a few talking points, tailored for the local area, to deliver after she stepped down with a big smile from her big bus, handing baby Trig off to an aide after her four-inch heels hit the sidewalk outside a shopping mall Barnes & Nobles, where she held her first book signing.
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"They deserve more credit than they're getting for the level of early organization that they have," observed John Yob, a Grand Rapids political consultant who served for a time as political director of John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign.
The stop in Grand Rapids felt like a political campaign event, not a book tour. For a woman written off as a disorganized celebrity on a tour run by monomaniacal book publicists, Palin and her aides were clearly thinking politics.
Yob was ushered past the rope line with his father, Chuck, a former Republican National Committeeman and regional power broker. The elder Yob penned an open letter to Palin after McCain announced that he was abandoning Michigan, cheering her public dissent from the campaign strategy, telling her she'd "kicked Joe Biden's butt in the debate," and inviting her to "come to Michigan immediately."
Also there were the minority leader of the Michigan House, Kevin Elsenheimer, and Joanne Voorhees, the conservative Kent County Republican Party chairwoman who was briefly in the news for abruptly cancelling an event for former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, on the grounds that hosting a moderate would be breaking with Republican "roots." Two local state Representatives, Bob Genetski and Dave Agema, both devout Christian conservatives, were also invited to meet Palin.
The logistics weren't perfect: The Kent County Republicans could be heard muttering that they'd been rushed past the former Alaska governor. But Chuck Yob said he was pleased after an advance man walked him and his son to the front of the line, and Palin reacted with pleased surprise to their presence.
"Oh my God, that's neat," she said.
Palin's roadshow travels in a campaign-style bus painted to match the cover of her book, with a giant picture of Palin and Facebook and Twitter logos. She emerged with a wave for the adoring crowd, which had begun massing 24 hours earlier, and a few words for the television cameras.
Her staff was made up of volunteers: Jason Recher, a campaign advance man whom she describes in glowing terms in her book, and John Roberts, a former White House staffer, who steered her through the media scrum after she handed off her son. Also on the bus was an aide to her Political Action Committee, former RNC Finance Director Tim Crawford.
Western Michigan – an "awesome area of this great land" – can be rescued "if we apply some good free enterprise principles in our federal government," she said in a brief interview with reporters, where she dismissed Newsweek's decision to put her on its cover in running shorts as "cheesy."
"I would never have posed for Newsweek in shorts," she said of the picture, which was taken for an article in Runner's World that ran last August.
Grand Rapids was where Palin first "'went rogue' trying to reach out during the campaign," she writes in "Going Rogue," and it's the beginning of a tour that will retrace many of the stops on the Republican primary in Palin's demonstration of how the contest might have looked if she'd had her way.


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I love Sunday mornings. It's the one day out of the week we all sit down to a family breakfast. Without fail, we always have a Sunday breakfast. So, I am challenged to find new recipes to cook for our family.
This Sunday we are having a simple breakfast casserole that takes minimal prep time but max flavor. This Bubble Up Breakfast Bake is so tasty and so easy to put together.
1 package of breakfast sausage
1 jumbo container of refrigerator biscuits
6 eggs
1-1/2 cups of cheese
1 small can of diced chilies
1/4 cup of milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray. Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces. Layer the bottom of the pan.
Cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Top biscuits with sausage. Add cheese and green chilies.
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over the sausage mix.
Cook for 30 minutes or until knife comes out clean. We topped ours with salsa. For a family of five (three of them are teenagers!) there was more than enough.
Enjoy your Sunday!!


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Photography Packages
Silver PackagePreparation to Reception
- Professional photography of your wedding preparations, ceremony, family and posed photos as well as your reception from 12pm until 9pm
- 2 photographers allowing a much greater variety of shots and angles
- Professional processing of images
- An online gallery of your images for 1 year
- Online delivery of your images in full resolution, un-watermarked, JPEG format
Gold PackageWedding Album Included
- All the features of the Silver Package with the following upgrades:
- Professional photography of your wedding from 10:30am until 10pm
- Delivery of your photos in full resolution on a USB drive
- 8×11″ Hard cover wedding album with 20 pages
- Save $100 if you opt for digital only delivery
Platinum PackagePhotos & Video
- All the features of the Gold Package with the following upgrades:
- Professional photography of your wedding from 10am until 11pm
- Video highlights of the best parts of the day
- Dedicated videographer to capture your video highlights
- 11×14″ Hard cover wedding album with 20 pages
Video Packages
Silver PackagePreparation to Reception
- Professional highlights video of your wedding preparations, ceremony, family and posed photos as well as your reception from 12pm until 9pm
- 2 videographers allowing a much greater variety of shots and angles
- Highlights video with your choice of music (properly licensed through APRA AMCOS)
- Delivered via USB in a format suitable for playback on your computer, phone, tablet and modern TVs.
Gold PackageFull Ceremony & Speeches Included
- All the features of the Silver Package with the following upgrades:
- Professional videography of your wedding from 10:30am until 10pm
- Full ceremony captured with multiple cameras and professional audio
- Full speeches captured with multiple cameras and professional audio
2 Photographers With All Photo PackagesI learned early on that having 2 photographers leads to better photos. That's why all my packages include two photographers for your big day.
No extra costs, just extra photos.
Customised PackagesMost people find that one of the packages will meet their needs, however you may have different requirements. If you're looking for something a little different on your wedding day, or would just like to make a slight tweak to an existing package please let me know. You'll find a non-exhaustive list of possible custom options below in the FAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you travel to my location?
Probably! I'm based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, but shoot weddings in many locations. If you're getting married at a venue more than 50km away from the city, there may be a small travel fee.
Weddings where accommodation is required are negotiated on a per-wedding basis.
What's a "highlights video" and how is it different to a traditional wedding video?
A highlights video is the modern take on a traditional wedding venue. They generally run for 8-10 minutes and include elements from the entire day. They are a much more exciting way to showcase your day (and your friends and family will thank you vs. watching a traditional 2 hour wedding video!)
What is the process of booking you as our wedding photographer?
Here is a high level overview the process prior to your wedding:
After confirming the date, the first thing I'll do is have a face to face meeting to meet you and run through all the details of the day. After this meeting, if you'd like to proceed with me as your photographer I'll create a formal contract and ask for a deposit to secure the date.
Can I change the included album?
The Gold and Platinum packages both include a hard cover album. Both can be upgraded in terms of size, number of pages, cover materials and a variety of other options. I will work with you after the wedding to design the album and you will have the final say in the overall layout. Changes to the album don't need to be settled on until after the wedding day when the design process begins.
Can we make our own prints/albums using the photos?
Of course! The photos are delivered online and via USB in full resolution with no watermarks or restrictions on printing. They are delivered in JPEG format which is readable by all print services from shopping centres to high-end speciality printers.
What elements of your packages can I customise?
I'll try to accomodate any ideas you have where possible. Here are some examples of customisations people have made in the past:
Additional hours, photographers, or videographers, prints, canvases, parent albums, rehearsal coverage, same day edits of photos or video for reception viewing, pre-wedding videos or photography to send your guests. I'm open to other ideas!
What equipment do you use?
A chance to nerd out! My second shooter and I both carry two cameras, specifically full frame Canon 5D models (MK III and MK IV) so we have 4 cameras with us in case one goes down. We record RAW to mutltiple Sandisk Extreme Pro cards (for real time backup). We use a selection of lenses including 24-70mm f2.8 and 70-200mm f2.8 zooms. Primes in rotation include 35mm f1.4, 50mm f1.4, 85mm f1.4, 135mm f2 and 100mm f2.8 macro. Occasionally we bring in others for specialised use. We use speedlites with modifiers, soft boxes, gels, grids and snoots. We use a combination of cameras for videos, plus additional tools like gimbals and wireless lapel microphones to capture clear sound.
If that meant nothing to you, basically we use industry standard, professional grade gear!
I have another question not answered here.
Feel free to send me a message and I'll get back to you ASAP.


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Very sporty is the Escape range with an elemental print. The styles are finished with lime green coloured lining. This makes it easy to combine the styles with the uni styles in the colour lime green. Because black matches with almost every colour, the black uni styles can also be combined very well with this range. Which makes your beach look a bit more minimalistic.
New in the LingaDore Beach collection is this ¾ legging. You can also wear this legging very well during exercising!


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To assist those who would like to join us on some part of our adventure we have created an on-line calendar to allow a quick view of our itinerary and who is on board at that time. This will also indicate if there is availability for that sector of our trip. After checking the calendar should you wish to join us you need only send an email to let us know where and when so that we can check our progress and confirm with you that it is achievable. It is important to understand that we are governed by the weather and should we be held up you need to make alternate arrangements until we can get to you.
When using the calendar you can view all details of the posted event by selecting the month and year and then clicking the link on that date. It will open a new page listing all details for the event. Should you wish you can export the details to either ical or vcal by choosing that option at the bottom of the page. To reach a particular month, at the top of the page above the current month and date you will find a drop down selection box which will allow you to choose a month and year. This will allow you to view all activities for the month.
The calendar can be found at the following link. To access the calendar you will need to log in. Use the following log in details: Please do not attempt to add information to the calendar rather use it to view events and people on board. Email us if you wish to to be added as a guest.
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Courses Available:
|Mode and Fee (£)
|Certificate in Christian Counselling (Level 2)
|1 year
|Part Time £1050
|Certificate in Christian Counselling (Level 3)
|1 year
|Part Time £1050
|Diploma in Christian Counselling (Level 2 & 3)
|2 years
|Full Time £2000 p/a
|Diploma in Christian Counselling (Level 4)
|2 years
|Full Time £2000 p/a
Certificate in Christian Counselling
This course is designed to provide recognised training for carers and counsellors. It provides an extensive exploration of counselling skills and theories. It equips the student with counselling skills and techniques and introduces them to counselling models and major issues in Christian counselling.
The programme is certificated by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) and currently runs at certificate levels 2 and 3. The programme runs on full time, part time, weekend and sandwich modes. It is designed to fit into the busy schedules of leaders.
Our college and CPCAB (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) have partnered to create an avenue where people can be trained as Christian counsellors. We emphasise the importance of the counselling relationship, differences and diversity. CPCAB is the professional awarding body for the counselling courses we offer. We offer Level 2, 3, and 4 in counselling training. This course is designed to help in bridging counselling skills gap within Christian community.
Level 2 qualification of this course covers 30 sessions with 90 hours credit. The duration is between 6-12 months. This qualification is intended for candidates who want to:
• Learn basic counselling skills (listening and responding) in helping roles
• Find out more about counselling (this qualification will not teach them to be a counsellor, but may help them decide whether or not they want to train as one);
• Improve professional and personal relationships
This qualification could enhance an existing voluntary or paid role or increase the general employability of those seeking to enter the job market.
Level 3 qualification of this course covers 30 sessions with 90 hours credit. The duration is between 6-12 months. This qualification is intended for candidates who have already acquired a recognised qualification in counselling skills and want to:
• take the next step in training to become a counsellor
• learn more about counselling theory, ethics and mental health
• be prepared for work as a professional counsellor in an agency setting.
It is designed as a pre- practitioner training for professional counselling qualifications but it could also lead to employment in a related field.
Level 4 – Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. This two year part-time qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a therapeutic counsellor in an agency context. It is designed to lead to an employed or voluntary role in a counselling agency in both health care and non-medical settings. Learners with sufficient experience can also begin working as independent practitioners in private practice.


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State Legislators
Entrepreneur Tom Golisano Endorses National Popular Vote
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Every Vote Equal:
A State-Based Plan For Electing The President By National Popular Vote
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With forewords from:
- John B. Anderson (R,I–IL)
- Birch Bayh (D–IN)
- John Buchanan (R–AL)
- Tom Campbell (R–CA)
- Greg Aghazarian (R–CA)
- Saul Anuzis (R–MI)
- Laura Brod (R–MN)
- James L. Brulte (R–CA)
- Tom Golisano (R,I–FL)
- Joseph Griffo (R–NY)
- Ray Haynes (R–CA)
- Bob Holmes (D–GA)
- Dean Murray (R–NY)
- Tom Pearce (R–MI)
- Christopher Pearson (P–VT)
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Birch Bayh (D–IN)
John Buchanan (R–AL)
Tom Campbell (R–CA)
Tom Downey (D–NY)
D. Durenberger (R–MN)
Jake Garn (R–UT)
Alaska - 70%
Arizona - 78%
Arkansas - 80%
Arkansas - 74%
California - 69%
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Colorado - 68%
Connecticut - 73%
Connecticut - 74%
Delaware - 75%
Dist. of Columbia - 76%
Florida - 78%
Georgia - 74%
Kentucky - 80%
Idaho - 77%
Iowa - 75%
Maine - 77%
Maine - 71%
Massachusetts - 73%
Michigan - 70%
Michigan - 73%
Minnesota 75%
Mississippi - 77%
Missouri - 66%
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Montana - 72%
Nebraska - 74%
Nevada - 72%
New Hampshire - 69%
New Mexico - 76%
New York - 79%
North Carolina - 74%
Ohio - 70%
Oklahoma - 81%
Oklahoma - 75%
Oregon - 76%
Pennsylvania - 78%
Rhode Island - 74%
South Carolina - 71%
South Dakota - 75%
South Dakota - 71%
Tennessee - 74%
Utah - 70%
Vermont - 75%
Virginia - 74%
Washington - 77%
Washington - 77%
West Virgina - 81%
Wisconsin - 71%
Wyoming - 69%
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Last week Barry Fadem, head of the group National Popular Vote (NPV), met with members of the state House trying to whip up support for legislation that would change the way North Carolina allocates its electoral votes. NPV is pushing for an agreement between enough states to tally 270 electoral votes, the minimum needed to be elected president, wherein states would award their electoral votes to the popular vote winner. Normally the two go hand in hand, but some elections — such as the 2000 contest — have seen the person with the most popular votes lose the Electoral College.
That year, Al Gore won by around a half-million votes nationwide but lost Florida and the election after the Supreme Court intervened.
The N.C. Senate passed such a measure last year. Joe Hackney, speaker of the N.C. House, told The Charlotte Observer it hasn't been resolved whether action awaits in the House during this year's short session.
Rationale for change
The operative theory behind effectively replacing the Electoral College with a popular vote mandate is that the electoral process, based on winner-take-all state primaries, freezes out states that vote reliably Republican or Democratic in presidential elections. Many of the most populous states — California, New York, Texas and our own Tar Heel State, 10th most populous in the union — have been largely ignored by recent campaigns focused on tight contests in a small number of states. "Swing states'' such as Florida, Ohio and a handful of other states get the lion's share of attention from candidates and their campaign dollars.
Supposedly, candidates would scrape for every single vote, everywhere, under the popular vote scenario. Currently if, say, North Carolina, with 15 electoral votes, is safely Republican — +10 in the polls, for example — the Democratic nominee essentially surrenders the state and looks elsewhere to offset the 15 electors. Thus if you're a Democrat in North Carolina or a Republican in New York, it's hard not to feel you're throwing away your presidential vote. Under the NPV scenario, a smart candidate might try to cut that +10 to only +5, which could tip the nationwide vote. Theoretically at least, your vote would actually matter no matter how blue or red your state trends.
Such measures have already passed in Illinois, New Jersey, Maryland and Hawaii.
Constitutional green light
One question that arises in discussing the NPV push is whether it would require a constitutional amendment. It does not. The Constitution already hands the power of awarding electoral votes to state legislatures.
National Popular Vote holds much appeal. Certainly, the rare feeling of actually mattering in a national race that many felt in this state during the May 6 primary shouldn't be a novelty.
But on the other hand, this is a dramatic and controversial move. It would mean that a John McCain (or Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama) could win North Carolina by 20 points but lose the national race by 500 votes and nonetheless be awarded the state's electoral votes. Rep. Paul Stam, R-Wake, told the Charlotte Observer, "That thing tells our voters that the state would support the very candidate they repudiated.''
It should be noted the Senate measure passed last year, S 954, was actually also OK'd on the House floor but didn't make it to the final vote. Hackney, talking to Gary D. Robertson of The Associated Press, said, "The way a bill passes around here ... it was just going on because nobody said, 'Hey, wait a minute. And somebody did say, 'Hey, wait a minute.'"
Robertson reported the bill was pulled because of concerns raised by Democratic leaders in Washington.
The big picture
Their concerns may now be allayed, but a wider concern is in play. This concept has flown largely under the public's radar; it ought to be vetted via thorough debate before action is taken.
North Carolina has established a tradition of voting for GOP candidates at the top of the ticket. The General Assembly, however, has been controlled by Democrats for years.
The ruling party in Raleigh should be very wary of not putting what is best for the voters in front of what is best for their party. This idea is worthy of consideration, because it could make voters feel empowered. It shouldn't be rushed through in a way they feel disenfranchised.


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I often stop considering the beauty and the efficiency of our body, like the ones of many other living organisms. I do it so often, that I almost convinced myself that we are perfect. For me that's not a problem, we could be perfect in every sense, and the only this I will perceive will be the amazing handiwork of natural selection and evolution. Many people, however, think that this perfection can be part of a bigger project, like the one of a God. Some call it "Intelligent Design". Although it is probably a really intelligent design I don't see why God should have made it. Leaving this discussion behind,we need to specify something: we are not perfect. Not even close. And for many aspects we are not even intelligent designed.
Let's consider some aspects that would ashame God if He would've really made it. Instead we can simply explain some ankward stuff we find around the living world thanks to evolution.
Let's talk about the title: A nerve stupidly long. A real example of stupid design.
Through evolution and embrional development many things change. One of them is the evolution from the Gills to our ears and lrynx. During the development of fishes, a nerve (neuronal cells) is formed that connects the brain to the 4th gillian arch, one of the arch which will form the Gills (the organ which through fishes absorb oxygen, breathing). Ok, if a fish need this nerve we are cool. What happened to us? We still have this nerve, but we don't have gills anymore. Instead the nerve goes from the brain to our Larynx. That's cool too.
There's one single problem. From the 3rd gillian arch the Aorta forms. Where is the problem? That the Larynx nerve has to pass behind the Aorta before going up to the Larynx because mechanical constraints derived from the initail "project".
Imagine the hearth and all the tubes that get out it. The left Reccurent laryngeal nerve must go down from the brain, pass over the Aorta and go back up to the larynx. That's is obviously an example of stupid design, perfectly explainable in the light of evolution. For the body is actually a waste of resource, the nerve could do a far shorter journey from the brain to the larynx, howevere, this was the project, and it never changed.
Someone could think, well that's actually some centimeters longer than the optimal length. Although this should be a problem anyway, because nature tends to optimize everything, we actually have a quite short neck. Can you think of an animal with a longer neck? Yes. The Giraffe has the same problem! Which means, that giraffes have a left reccurent laryngeal nerve almost 4 meters long !! That's a waste of resources!
Evolution can be as smart as stupid, sometimes it can be even hilarious. Let me tell you a story..


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Sandwiched between Bow, Stepney, Whitechapel and Bethnal Green, Mile End boasts a surprising amount of green space (79 acres) with Mile End Park which was developed on old industrial and bombed land, around the time of the millennium. It consists of many features including a climbing centre, go kart track and lots of children's play areas. Another interesting site is the Ragged School museum on Copperfield Road which was formerly Dr Barnardo's School, the largest of its type at the time.
A diverse mix of residents occupy Mile End with a large concentration of students due to Queen Mary's University which is located off Mile End Road. Transport links are excellent with Mile End underground station, which is just two stops from London Liverpool Street.
Mile End Park is a real hive of activity with several children's play areas, indoor Climbing centre and a serious go kart track. The Children's Park in Mile End Park is the place to head for a colourful and imaginative space that has a rope slide, scrambling wall, complicated climbing frame, swings and a see-saw, as well as a dedicated area for under-fives that includes a vast sandpit. New apparatus installed in the playground is designed to appeal to children with disabilities as well as to their able-bodied playmates, with a huge, bird's nest-style swing and a ramped bridge. Summer additions include play fountains and fire pits; don't miss the recently created skateboard park either.
For something more educational, there is the Ragged School Museum on Copperfield Road.
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Mile End is recorded in 1288 as La Mile ende. It is formed from the Middle English 'mile' and 'ende' and means 'the hamlet a mile away'. The mile distance was in relation to Aldgate in the City of London, reached by the London to Colchester road. In around 1691 Mile End became known as Mile End Old Town because a new unconnected settlement to the west and adjacent to Spitalfields had taken the name Mile End New Town.
During the Victorian period, the area became a slum due to the rapid growth of London, the heavy riverside industry and the railways. Similarly like other areas of the East End, overcrowding and poverty became synonymous with the area, despite the fine terraced housing and delightful squares located nearby.
The Second World War brought more desolation to the area, with most buildings being destroyed and many residents losing their homes due to the London bombings. So the story goes, only born and bred residents from Bow, who heard the sound of the St Mary-le-Bow church Bells, can truly call themselves a true cockney. Some of these people will also recall the first ever V-1 flying bomb which descended on the area during the Blitz years. The industrial land, which was destroyed, was left derelict for almost 50 years until the creation of Mile End Park in 1999 and more recently, a 200kg bomb was found near Mile End station during building work in the area.
In May 2007 during building work, a live World War II bomb weighing 200 kg was found north of Mile End station near Grove and Roman Roads. Approximately 100 local residents were evacuated and stayed with friends and family or the Mile End Leisure Centre until the bomb could be deactivated and removed.
Nowadays, Mile End is a mainly a family orientated residential district and Bow has a thriving student population thanks to Queen Mary, University of London. Part of the London Olympic Village is also situated within the E3 postcode, which has helped regenerate and develop the district.


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Stage Three: What do you need?
This stage helps you to shape your creative business' next steps.
The tools featured here are focused on planning and mapping out the next stage. They help you to build a thorough, practical business case and to look for fundraising in the right places. After using these tools, you'll have a strategy in place. You'll also know where to start with partnership working, change management and marketing and communications.
The Tools
- Strategy and Planning
Tools for understanding where your business is positioned
- How resilient is your business?
Factors to think about to ensure your business survives
- Strategic group mapping
A mechanism for understanding the other players that operate in your field
- Strategic options
A tool which outlines the various business strategies you might consider
- Business planning
Tools for assessing your business plan
- Business plan readiness assessment
A framework for analysing the rigour of your business plan
- The plan cruncher
An online visual tool to help you asses your business idea
- Business case development
How to build a robust business case
- Developing a robust business case
A self-assessment tool to help you evaluate your business case
- Fundraising
Tools for looking at your fundraising model and campaigns
- Fundraising readiness check
A checklist to help you review the status of your fundraising campaign
- Funding models
10 models of funding – which one are you?
- Change management
Tools for understanding change projects
- The agreement/certainty matrix
A complexity based tool to support you in assessing your activities and decisions
- Change quadrants
Another way of looking at the nature of change and your business culture
- Investment readiness
A tool to assess whether you are ready to seek external investment
- Are you investment ready?
A checklist to use if you are considering an investment route for your business
- Partnerships /Collaboration
Tools for supporting collaborations and joint working
- Levels of joint working
A tool to help you define the level and approach you want to take for joint working projects
- Compete, collaborate, complement
Helping you analyse the types of relationship you want with other businesses working in your field/market
- Strategic alliances
A checklist to help you consider if a merger is the right approach for your business
- Marketing and communications
Tools for assessing your markets, products and/or services
- Portfolio analysis – where do you make your money?
A well-used tool for analysing your products and/or services
- Business growth options – Ansoff's Matrix
Another well-established approach to help you consider the markets or sectors you operate in
- Customer relationship management – a maturity checklist
A rating tool to help you consider your approach to CRM
- Getting social - a social media checklist
This tool helps you look at social media and consider whether it is the right approach for you
- Creative problem solving
Tools to open up your problem solving approaches
- Gordon/Little technique
A problem solving technique that encourages you step right back from the problem
- Problem reversal
Take your problem and turn it on its head, see what new insights that gives
- Attribute listing
A approach to problem solving where you break it down into its various attributes
- Association problem solving
An open thinking process to aid your creativity
- Assumption reversal
An approach to turning your problems on their head
- Pattern language
A visual tool to help open up your thinking