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Gary Husband is one of the most creative and accomplished multi-instrumentalists and composers on the jazz fusion scene today. In numerous stints with Allan Holdsworth, Billy Cobham, Jack Bruce, Husband Mike Stern and John McLaughlin the drummer-keyboardist has shown a deft touch that is full of resourcefulness and clarity. His own projects have also exposed a great individual talent. His solo piano interpretations of the music of Allan Holdsworth (The Things I See) and John McLaughlin (A Meeting of Spirits) have been tour de forces that have left critics panting. The wonderful DVD of his band Force Majeure featured his compositions written for an impressive ensemble that included Jerry Goodman, Jim Beard, Randy Brecker, Matt Garrison and others paying tribute to three quite disparate artists, Burt Bacharach, John McLaughlin and Bjork. His current album is Gary Husband's Drive. Gary's mind is all about electric fusion these days. He is working on a couple of new solo fusion projects – one of which would be the fulfillment of a very special recording ambition he has harbored for a very long time.
Walter Kolosky: You know how everyone asks what music someone would bring if they were to be stranded on a deserted island? Never mind that. If you could listen to your favorite music the rest of your life and were limited to one specific island on which to listen to it on- which island would it be?
Gary Husband:I would go to the tropical caribbean island of St Lucia, since it was there I enjoyed the first actual holiday I'd taken in many years. My partner, she convinced me it was to be! I'd taken the Joe Zawinul biography In A Silent Way and finished the whole book there. Beautiful beautiful place. My second choice would be Jersey of the Channel Islands in the U.K. since my father loved it so.
Walter Kolosky: Burt Bacharach is to John McLaughlin as Bjork is to ________?
Gary Husband: I'll leave the blank to act as a reference back to my Force Majeure project of a few years ago (featuring Randy Brecker, violinist Jerry Goodman among others). I'd composed three pieces that were to evoke Burt Bacharach, John and Bjork, respectively. The basic parallel was that the three of them, in their own way, broke the rules – broke the mould and produced truly innovative work that shines, and that will continue to shine for many years to come.
PULSAR SOUND: Now here is that deserted island question anyway. You are a drummer and a keyboardist. If you were placed on a deserted island to spend the rest of your life and were given a choice to bring either a tambourine or a melodica – which would you bring?
Gary Husband: I'm going to choose the melodica … but maybe one that has a tambourine sample on it.


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10/22/15, "Here's Why Donald Trump Really Could Be Elected President," Vanity Fair, David Burstein
"Forget what the party elites and pundits have been saying—Trump has a pretty clear path to not just the Republican nomination, but also the White House."
"From Brentwood mansions to Embassy Row in Washington, D.C., the idea that Donald Trump could become president has alternately set off fits of laughter and terror. While some political insiders, including a growing number of establishment Republicans, concede that Trump could win the nomination, few believe that Trump could actually become president. But a close analysis of the political climate and electoral path to the presidency shows that the possibility of a Donald in chief is less far-fetched than people imagine.
The establishment argument goes something like this: first, Trump will implode, owing to some stupid thing he says or does (so far no sign of this). Then, maybe he could win the nomination but ultimately voters will see what "we" (the elites) all see: he is unfit to be president and they will vote for an alternative. That argument might work well if elections were won by a national vote taken the year before the election, when the majority of people paying attention are political elites, plus a small number of people in early primary states.
However, elections are won by achieving a mathematical number: 270 electoral votes. In that formula, Trump is just as competitive—and perhaps more so—as either John McCain, in 2008, or Mitt Romney, in 2012.
To be clear, at the moment Trump is the absolute and clear front-runner for the Republican nomination. Trump has been the front-runner longer and by a more significant margin than any of the many flameouts he is often compared to from past campaigns. Comments made by Trump, which would have tanked any other politician's campaign, seem to bounce off him, and even make him more compelling to certain voters.
Assuming Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee, some inside the Beltway believe there is a possibility that she might win states like Indiana, North Carolina, Missouri, and Montana, which Obama won or only narrowly lost in 2008. But with Trump in the race, all of those states—which are more red than they were in '08—are likely out for Democrats.
Swing states like Colorado and Virginia are clear toss-ups. There are few states that Romney or McCain won where Trump, as the Republican nominee, wouldn't be in the running, and an analysis of other key states shows that Trump's in far better position than his detractors would like to admit. If Trump were to win every state that Romney won, Trump would stand today at 206 electoral votes, with 55 electoral votes up for grabs in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Nevada, Wisconsin, Iowa, and New Hampshire. Similarly, Trump does not necessarily lose in a single toss-up state versus Hillary Clinton and, in fact, is seemingly competitive in many.
Virginia is trending blue, but could be a toss-up, particularly given the tale of Dave Brat, whose success in 2014 could be read as a harbinger of Trump. Colorado will have high Republican turnout, given that it is home to what's likely to be one of the country's most contested Senate races—which could make it more competitive than it should be, considering Trump's comments about Latinos. Depending on how well Trump shows in the Iowa and New Hampshire primaries, they too could be in play. In two of the remaining states, Wisconsin and Nevada, any Democratic nominee will have an upper hand—particularly Clinton. But Trump will be able to effectively contest, particularly in a place like Wisconsin, with working-class white voters who elected Scott Walker three times in four years. Finally, Pennsylvania, which has been leaning ever-more blue and will likely go blue this year, will nonetheless require Clinton to spend some resources and time there—taking away from her efforts in other swing states.
Which all means that the election comes down to Florida and Ohio, two states where Trump has significant advantages. In Florida (29 electoral votes), he is a part-time resident and is polling better than the state's former governor and sitting U.S. senator. He's also currently neck and neck with Clinton in polls of the state's likely voters. The state's important Hispanic population is more skewed toward people of Cuban rather than Mexican ancestry—some of whom may not be as turned off by Trump's anti-Mexican immigration comments as Hispanics in other states. The Florida voting population includes a high percentage of evangelicals (a group with whom Trump seems to have had baffling success).
Let's also not forget Florida's troubled history around running elections properly, which includes not just the Bush v. Gore campaign of 2000, but regularly some of the longest lines and most egregious cases of disenfranchisement of minority voters anywhere in the country."...
[Ed. note: Democrats won Florida in 2008 and 2012. Is the author suggesting those elections were "troubling"? No links provided for author's claim of ongoing offenses. No mention that early voting, ie, voting weeks ahead of election day, is popular in Florida and has obviated "longest lines" on election day.]
(continuing): "Plus, it currently has a Republican governor, and Republican majorities in both of its state legislatures.
In Ohio (18 electoral votes), it's a similar story. Unions, which have long helped Democrats succeed in Ohio, are growing weaker nationwide. Trump has obvious appeal to Reagan Democrats with his "make America great again" message. As in Florida, polls indicate that he's almost tied with Clinton in Ohio. Trump's additional appeal here is his brand of aspirational wealth. While there is debate over his actual net worth, for millions of everyday Americans across the country, Donald Trump is synonymous with wealth and success. As was brilliantly shown in a focus group of New Hampshire voters, Trump's resonance with today's version of the American Dream is hugely aspirational for people who are unemployed and financially hurting. And it stands in contrast to other candidates releasing economic white papers.
One of the great mysteries of Trump's success thus far is that, even though he is far wealthier than Romney, hardly any of the attack lines used against Romney about his wealth have stuck on Trump. Through the campaign to date, Trump has been able to brand himself as a truth-teller and "just one of us," which presents a major advantage in a cycle where average voters are craving authenticity.
Donald Trump also has two secret weapons, and it remains to be seen if he will be able to use them effectively. The first is the ability to write a multi-million-dollar check for his own campaign. So far, Trump has worked a minor miracle—running for president, leading the polls for three months, and doing it all on the cheap. He raised just under $4 million last quarter, putting him ahead of his favorite "loser," Rand Paul, and his largest expenditure was $400,000 on hats and T-shirts. Wisely, he is not spending money where he doesn't need to.
But when and if he does need to spend, particularly if he's leading and winning, it's highly likely he will. We've never had a true billionaire as a major-party nominee, and the campaign value there cannot be understated.
The second secret weapon Trump has at his disposal is an underrated potential to turn out massive numbers of new voters. Trump truly is "yuuge." He has an audience that follows him from network to network, and he's seemingly gotten more people to tune into debates than ever. Almost every time he appears on a TV show, the program experiences a massive ratings jump. He gave Jimmy Fallon one of his highest-rated episodes since his debut.
While very few real celebrities (sorry, Clay Aiken) have run for office, those who have possess a compelling track record: Ronald Reagan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse Ventura, Al Franken, Sonny Bono. Trump would, in fact, be one of the best-known celebrities ever to run for public office (as of July, Trump's name ID was 92 percent, roughly the same as Clinton's).
Across the country, and in Florida and Ohio in particular, Trump is well positioned to turn out new voters. He's been adept at using social media to engage new supporters. But while social media can turn people on, it alone cannot turn people out. To actually bring potential Trump voters to the polls will require a sophisticated digital and data operation and a massive registration campaign."...
[Ed. note: This is already underway: "Long-time Republican strategists and politicians in Iowa and Washington, however, said Trump was rewriting the political grassroots rulebook, matching his ground game with celebrity appeal in "a campaign that has the mechanics down and is striking a nerve"." 10/8/15, "'The goal is to be the winner': Donald Trump's campaign is for real," UK Guardian, Ben Jacobs in Keene, NH. ]
(continuing): "Candidates like Clinton and Bush are building those efforts now—and have been for months. At least as of his most recent F.E.C. report, Trump has not started building this team, and the talent who would be needed to work on such a project may no longer be available.
But as Trump would remind us, he knows the best people, he has so much money, and he has the best negotiating tactics in the world. While I'm not predicting Donald Trump will win the presidency, it's time for us all to realize that President Trump is not only not implausible—it's very possible."
"David Burstein is the founder and C.E.O. of Run for America. He is also the author of Fast Future: How the Millennial Generation Is Shaping Our World, the first broad book about the millennial generation, written by a millennial. These are his personal views and do not necessarily represent the views of Run for America." via commenter at TCTH
Image caption: "Photo-Illustration by Ben Park; By Scott Olson (Trump in newspaper), Spencer Platt (Clinton), Kena Betancur (Trump), all from Getty Images."
Added: The author's concern about the integrity of Florida elections may be eased with the knowledge that a group that usually observes elections in "third world" countries began monitoring Florida elections in 2002. Following are citations for OSCE monitoring of Florida elections. Further on the general topic are examples of absentee-ballot request fraud in Florida, and double voting involving Florida and New York State, Florida and Georgia, and Florida and North Carolina:
2002 Florida elections (including Jeb Bush seeking re-election as governor) were monitored by 10 international observers from OSCE at the invitation of the US government:
(parag. 6): "The race was under extraordinary scrutiny for another reason: State and county officials spent millions on new touchscreen voting machines after the 2000 presidential election marred by chads, recounts and court fights. Justice Department observers were posted at some polls, as were specialists in watching Third World elections."...
Per OSCE website, they've monitored five US presidential and midterm elections since then including 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012. For example, for the Nov. 4, 2008 presidential election, "47 long-term observers deployed to a total of 40 states."
2004 AP article re: OSCE monitoring of Florida in 2002:
8/10/2004, "U.S. invites international observers to Nov. election," AP via USA Today, Warsaw, Poland
"The United States has invited international observers to monitor November's presidential election, U.S. and European officials said Tuesday.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, or OSCE, said it received the request from the U.S. State Department and would send a team to the United States next month to determine whether to accept the task.
The United States is a member of the 55-nation group, which has traditionally focused on monitoring elections in emerging democracies.
Adam Ereli, a State Department deputy spokesman, said the OSCE sent 10 observers to the 2002 elections in Florida and two observers to California during the gubernatorial recall election in 2003.
He said OSCE observers also had been invited to elections in 1998 and 2000 but that the State Department believes the 2002 elections were the first they observed. He said having observers is part of a principle of "equity and full transparency."
"My understanding is that it was an outgrowth of, if we are going to do it for emerging democracies, we also need to do it for ourselves," Ereli said."...
Citation for Florida 2002 election monitored by group that usually observes "third world elections:"
11/4/2002, "Jeb Bush Makes History In Florida," AP via CBS News, Jaime Holguin
Citation for Florida 2002 election monitored by group that usually observes "third world elections:"
11/4/2002, "Jeb Bush Makes History In Florida," AP via CBS News, Jaime Holguin
11/1/2012, "Free and Fair Elections: Can Iowa and Texas legally bar international election monitors?" Slate.com, Brian Palmer
"The Iowa secretary of state threatened on Tuesday to arrest election observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe if they come within 300 feet of polling places. Texas issued a similar warning last week."...
2012-Iowa doesn't allow international voting monitors:
10/31/2012, "Iowa to poll-watchers: Back off," Politico, Bobby Cervantes
""My office met with two delegation representatives last week to discuss Iowa's election process, and it was explained to them that they are not permitted at the polls," Schultz said in a statement. "Iowa law is very specific about who is permitted at polling places, and there is no exception for members of this group.""...
Two absentee ballot schemes in Florida that happened to get caught:
Online absentee ballot scheme found in Florida, sought to effect 2012 elections:
10/20/2013, "Ex-aide to Miami Rep. Joe Garcia to head to jail in absentee-ballot case," Miami Herald, Patricia Mazzei
"Congressman Joe Garcia's former chief of staff will head to jail for orchestrating a fraudulent, online absentee-ballot request scheme during last year's (2012) elections....
A grand jury convened by State Attorney Katherine Fernández Rundle revealed in December that the Miami-Dade elections department had flagged thousands of fraudulent online ballot requests — the handiwork of an apparent computer hacker — during last year's elections.
The Herald's subsequent analysis found that 2,552 requests had been made over a 2½-week period during the summer."...
[The article says no ballots were actually cast from the scheme.]
Illegal absentee ballot bundling in Florida:
10/8/2013, "Alleged Miami-Dade Absentee Ballot Fraudster Agrees To A Plea Deal," Hufffington Post
"A Miami-Dade resident accused of absentee ballot fraud has accepted a plea deal, the Miami Herald reports.
Alleged boletera Deisy Cabrera stood accused of illegally collecting at least 31 absentee ballots for local elections last August. As part of a deal for one year of probation, according to the Herald, a felony charge of absentee ballot fraud was dropped. Instead, Cabrera reportedly pled no contest to two misdemeanor charges of possessing more than two ballots."...
Examples of double voting involving Florida, 2004 reports:
1. Florida and NY State:
In the 2000 presidential election between 400 and 1,000 people voted in both Florida and New York State, per NY Daily News report. "Of the 46,000 registered in both states, 68% are Democrats, 12% are Republicans and 16% didn't claim a party."
2. Florida and Georgia, Florida and North Carolina:
"The Orlando Sentinel found that 68,000 Florida voters are also registered in Georgia or North Carolina (the only two states it checked), 1,650 of whom voted twice in 2000 or 2002."
"Voting twice has generally been one of those...crimes that are rarely prosepcuted."
10/28/2004, "People Who Vote Twice," Slate, Bill Gifford
2004 NY Daily News article re Fla.-NY double voting:
8/22/2004, "EXPOSED: SCANDAL OF DOUBLE VOTERS 46,000 registered to vote in city and Fla.," NY Daily News, by Russ Buettner
"Computer records analyzed by The News don't allow for an exact count of how many people vote in both places, because millions of names are regularly purged between elections. But The News found that between 400 and 1,000 registered voters have voted twice in at least one election...
The News' investigation also found: Of the 46,000 registered in both states, 68% are Democrats, 12% are Republicans and 16% didn't claim a party. Nearly 1,700 of those registered in both states requested that absentee ballots be mailed to their home in the other state, where they are also registered. But that doesn't raise red flags with officials in either place. Efforts to prevent people from registering and voting in more than one state rely mostly on the honor system."...
As of 2004, Florida had no way to track double voting. "Interstate cross checks" aren't widely used:
8/25/2004, "Florida has a statewide database that can show whether someone has registered to vote in more than one county, but it cannot compare voter rolls between states."
"Report: Many are voters in both New York, Florida," St. Petersburg Times


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This is Tilly, a greyhound/lurcher that I photographed just before the snow came. Love her stripey, coloured coat.
Hopefully, my new website should be up and running soon. The blog will still feature, so the dogs that I photograph out and about will be posted regularly. The idea is to upload all the pics I've shot so far in the past 18 months or so since the blog began and you'll be able to view these by date and they'll be tagged with the dog's name. You'll also be able to order prints and other framed products a lot more easily, straight from the new website without being transferred to another site.
So, bear with me. The site is nearly ready to go and I'm working my way through boring stuff like domain names and 'pointing nameservers'. You have to be such a geek to get anywhere these days.
Find me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter (@thedogsnapper).
Dogs On The Ridgeway
Unfortunately, these poor dogs got put on the back burner, so to speak.
Through no fault of their own, they became the forgotten dogs. Well, only because we had a downfall of snow the day after I photographed them on the Ridgeway and suddenly a green backdrop just wouldn't do.
First up we have Socks, a rescue Greyhound, looking splendid in her coat. and described by her owner as "a plank short of a kennel."
Next up is Teddy, a 16 month old English cocker Spaniel, who likes "play, play and more play." I'm also told Teddy would quite happily lick your face. Maybe I got away lightly having a similar breed of dog, but Barney isn't really in to licking humans, which is quite comforting as he has a habit of licking brick walls (when other dogs have been there). Nice…
And finally, (and I'm really pleased about this) is Gertie, a five year old
Daschund. Since starting the blog, this is the first Daschund I've come across and I'm told Gertie comes from thespian stock, as years ago, her grandmother appeared in a advertising campaign for Sekonda watches.
If you like your Sausage Dogs, you must have a look at thewienertakesitall a fantastic blog written by Emily featuring her Daschund, Mort. Go on it's a real treat.
Gorgeous Greyhounds
Here's my first post of someone else's dogs. Here we have Scooby (left) and Snowy, photographed near the Southborough Cricket Ground.
Apparently their favourite thing is sleeping. Well if you ask a stupid question…


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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
mini book for month 12
This year Christmas is not the same as last year.
I quit from my previous company and join the current one.
All happen in this 2 months.
This month is tough for me as i need to pick up at least some knowledge to equip for next new year.
However, I'm feeling grateful and enjoy the learning process and also been surrounded by good & nice people.
Cheers for the new year ...soon
Merry Christmas
May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope ;
The spirit of Christmas which is peace ;
The heart of Christmas which is love.
Ada V.Hendricks
Saturday, December 10, 2011
enlighten your days
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
AJ Week 32 : Year Book
I've binded all the mini books (from Nov' 10 to Nov' 11) into a year book.
look very neat & sweet
but not my cup of tea
I seldom using black in my works
let the 'black paint' lead me thru this time....
New look
paint out what were in my depth souls....
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
mini book for Nov'11
This month , November is the month 12 of the mini book project.
I was inspired by Leah Piken Kolidas in her Creative Everyday. Instead of doing art everyday which a bit pressure for me. So, I started the project as a challenge for myself to create art + journaling every month.
image sheet courtesy from iTkupilli.
"The purpose of therapy is not to remove suffering but
TO MOVE THROUGH IT to an enlarged consciousness
that can sustain the polarity of painful opposites."
Monday, November 21, 2011
AJ Week 31 : In the early early morning ....
Wake up at 4am one of the morning
May be have too much sleep on the day before
May be have too much sleep on the day before
However, I didn't really concentrate on the painting
as the music and internet surfing was taken at the same time.
"Hmm...not what i want.."
Layered acyrlic paint apply on top of each until satisfied
slowing your pace and allowing time for your thoughts to run
their course before taking action on anything.
Happy are those who dream dreams
and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
mini book October 2011
My computer was so so so slow as it was overloaded with hundred tons of pictures
cumulative throughout the years.
It's was time to do spring cleaning on the harddisk.
At least now, I can retrieve my mini book photos and uploaded it.
十月 means month number ten, October
This month ,
I keep my long hair since my first deliver of my daughter in year 2005
It was kept to waist length for 5 years
But one day, just happens this month, feeling bored with the hair style
visited saloon and reduce it to shoulder length....
But still not satisfied,
2 weeks later , cut and trims again.
I feel myself 'lighter' after this cut :)
HaPPy OCtobEr and Going to NoVemBer now !!!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
AJ Week 30 : Forgotten
A bit relieve after few months preparation for the Christmas Charity Bazaar and also some handover job for my full time job.
Yesterday, feel overwhelmed and started a new page.
The Art Doll images was from Sandra Evertson's book ~ Fanciful Paper Projects and make a page from that.
I hope I'm not forget my own passion in AJ.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
AJ Week 29 : Art Bliss
Believe in your heart that every moment holds a gift in its hand.
Channeling your excessive energy into positive activities today will allow you to enjoy some fun and relaxation with the people you love.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Flea Market Finds : Ammo Cans
Bought this 2 Ammo Cans in local Saturday Flea Market.
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I took a photographic trip to the old Castle Lachlan today to take some images for use in their publicity materials. It was a fairly decent day for photos, could although I made the rookie error of only taking one camera battery, which ran out. I will have to go back, which is no hardship.
Here are a few of the pics;
Written from word-sketches done during a recent poetry workshop I led out at Castle Lachlan.
September, Castle Lachlan
The surface of the water holds a muted print
Inked by all these early autumn colours
Leached from trees, from sky
Until a fish leaps
Rips a dripping hole in this perfect picture
Then plops back on a belly laugh
Something buzzes by
Lacquered like a Chinese cabinet
The air still warm enough for the burn of tiny insect engine
Converting speed to sound in this
The last gasp of a summer almost
Meanwhile in the ragged edge of the old wood
Small things claw and clatter by
Moving in sudden squirts to trick the hungry eye
Clinging leaves filter and flick at the low sunlight
They have not quite
The ragged old castle leans on its ivy Zimmer
Watching it all go by through watered eyes
Wondering where it all went
Leaking dark memories through those broken curtain walls
The canons roars
No more
Autumn is close. You can feel it in the evening as the cold tickles the hairs in your nose. Or perhaps it is the wood smoke. The fact of sunny days just makes the end of the summer that much more poignant.
Something is coming to an end. But it was glorious.
Nothing lives for ever but perhaps every change of season leaves behind a record of its passing, left like a tree ring on our souls; a record of our living- some good years, others lean and hard.
Life is beautiful both in the coming in, and the going out…
I finished my contract working in Inverness, and am back home catching up on all sorts of jobs. I have just been reviewed some photos I took up there. I went out to Chanonry point to sneek a peek at the dolphins that the Scottish Tourist Board pay to entertain tourists…
Of course, I was NOT a tourist. I stood back from the mob, aloof, alone and superior. Or at least that is how I like to see it. A dog was laughing at me though which was rather unsettling.
The performing dolphins did not disappoint. Shrieks of excitement in twenty different accents competed with the sound of the sea and the cry of seagulls.
I suspect one of them was mine.
We are just back from a trip out to the MacCormaig Islands with a group of friends along with their kids. The idea for the trip arose from discussions about taking young people out to experience wild places, away from electricity, screens, amenities.
The island we chose was one that offered some protection from the elements (and as it happens, the midges) as it had a well maintained bothy. It is also a little less wild than some- having generally less severe terrain. It is not without interest though- having an ancient chapel, a hermits cave and a beautiful cove ideal for swimming. We were accompanied by a pair of otters, seals and countless sea birds.
It worked. All out kids, ranging in age from 6 to 14 seemed captivated by the place, despite the challenges of weather, wet boots and of course the midges.
I will reflect on this some more in the future, but for now, here are some photos;


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Home Security cameras are certainly making huge advances and this new and very powerful battery operated 1080P WiFi Security camera is no exception. It's therefore so very important to understand the differences between this camera and the rest.
Owners of other similar WiFi security cameras will normally require a monthly or annual CLOUD STORAGE FEE and that cost will vary depending on usage. Other similar cameras may also require a base station of some sort to communicate with the cameras plus so called Ad-Ons. Seriously, don't waste your money it's unnecessary.
If you have WiFi at your home or office etc (most of us do anyway) our WiFi Security cameras don't require a base station. All you need is our FREE App. Each camera is battery and/or 5V powered but the dual rechargeable lithium Ion batteries can keep the cameras fully functional day and night for up to 6 months. No Cloud fees as all motion activated recordings are stored to an internal micro SD memory card. Live view, be alerted to motion and remotely playback camera recordings using your mobile phone from anywhere. Use Cloud recording if preferred but do be aware of remote storage costs charged by others.
How does it work?
It's not rocket science and it's very simple indeed. Each camera is supplied with 2 x lithium Ion rechargeable batteries including a USB charging lead and a 5V power adapter. What does this mean? It means the camera can be mounted basically anywhere indoors or out provided it's within range of you home WiFi router. No need for base Station!! The batteries are so powerful that you can expect 3-6 months of use before the batteries need a recharge. If you happen to have power near the camera then connect to power if you like but again, what's the point.
Supplied with each camera are 2 mounting brackets. One can be screwed into any flat surface if that's your preference and the camera angle adjusted to any direction. There is however a much easier method. See the camera and bracket images below noting the semi round bracket. This bracket can be fixed to any surface (even glass if you like) but the bracket has a strong internal magnet. The back of the camera also has a magnet and when joined…. it's strong! As the bracket is semi round in shape it allows the magnetised camera to be rotated and tilted in any direction. To recharge the camera batteries (camera App will let you know when charge is needed) there's no need to remove the batteries. Just pull the camera away from the magnetised bracket, connect the camera to PC USB or our supplied 5V power supply, leave it on charge for a few hours (its still functional and online) and there you go…ready to remount.
Is it difficult to Setup?
Let's assume that yes you know you're router password. Download our free App for Iphone or Android as the WiFi camera supports both. Furthermore you're not limited to camera numbers either, have as many security WiFi cameras as you need.
Slot a Class 10 or better 32 or 64GB SD card into the camera (or don't) then switch the camera on. Select WiFi on your phone and if you wait a minute or so, you will see a series of numbers appear called the UID. Your WiFi router can see the new camera UID in P2P mode. In other words, even if you don't know your WiFi password, using the free App you will still see the camera/s LIVE. You now have local remote access (P2P) to all camera features and functions including the SD memory card recordings and menu settings.
Many customers ask how to view the camera/s if not at home or office? The camera menu will read WiFi setup. Enter your WiFi password. The camera will then reboot itself. Log into the camera from any other WiFi hot spot to see the camera live (same as P2P mode) however it's not necessary to be in another WiFi Zone to view your camera/s. Use your phone 3/4G mobile to access the cameras from anywhere regardless of WiFi. View your cameras live but do be careful if using 3/4G data not to exceed data limits. WiFi is better from that point of view but if you have plenty of phone data available, nothing to be afraid of.
Look at your cameras live, remotely playback recordings; even be alerted with an email or mobile push notification if motion is detected. By using mobile phone push and/or email notifications, there's no need to constantly check for movement because the camera App will notify you the moment motion is detected and recorded. Furthermore, there are no alert text costs as it's WiFi data rather than cellular.
Can the Camera see and record at night?
Absolutely. By night or in low light, WiFi Battery Cam will change from colour to B/W Mode. The Infra Red (IR) is not permanently active however, if motion is detected, this will arm the IR and enable very clear night vision recording. All recordings are time and date stamped as well.
By day or in more bright light the camera will revert to brilliant and super high-resolution 1080P video colour mode. Save SD card recordings to you're mobile phones if you like.
Can I mount the camera in a NON WiFi Zone and still record?
Absolutely. You need WiFi to setup the camera and to live view however, if the camera is already pre-set, simply move the camera to any other location regardless of whether WiFi is available or not. The camera will still record any motion it senses day or night to the internal SD memory card.
Obviously you won't be able to live view the camera or remotely playback recordings as the camera is now no longer in a WiFi zone but that doesn't matter. Take the camera home where it will auto find WiFi again and playback recordings direct from your phone or PC.
The other option is to remove the SD card at some point and playback recordings stored to the internal SD card memory. It might be a slight inconvenience to have no live view, no motion alerts and no remote access to recordings but the camera is still doing its job.
Its small, very easily hidden, huge battery capacity so it really makes for an ideal covert of hidden camera as well, no matter where its placed or hidden.
Tell me more
This special WiFi Security camera has a built in microphone and speaker. Authorized user/s may actually have a two way conversation so if someone were to turn up at your front door, perhaps a courier, not only would that courier be recorded, you will receive a phone push notification with a picture attached but by opening the audio icon in the App, listen in or talk both ways. It's brilliant and all part of the package.
Watch your home or business no matter where you are. Once your system is up and running, use the free App to live-stream video, receive notifications whenever movement is detected, create a surveillance schedule or add more cameras to your setup as needed.
- Each camera supports 1080p video so you'll be able to see everything in detail.
- The camera has a wide super wide 110-degree field of view.
- These cameras are elegant and weatherproof so they're suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
- No Base Station needed
- No monthly or annual Cloud Fees
- You can choose to receive instant notifications whenever motion is detected
- 2 x lithium batteries for a wire-free option power our cameras, or you can choose to connect your indoor cameras via AC power. No extra cost for the 5V power adapter.
- Night vision is automatically enabled on the cameras in low light.
- Supports 2-way audio so you can listen and talk via your smartphone.
How long will the batteries last before needing recharge?
It could be anywhere from a few months up to 6 months or more depending on how many activations the camera receives, how often you login to the camera to live view or playback recording, how often the camera records by night as IR uses a little more power, motion recording duration and recording quality etc. In other words there are many factors that can affect battery capacity but don't be concerned, you will see battery level when logging in.
Based on around 6-10 motion activations per day expect 3-5 months from one battery charge. No need for any wiring with our WiFi Cameras.
What happens when the SD memory card is full?
The App menu allows users to select whether to STOP recording when full or Recycle (Loop) record meaning when the SD card is full, it will auto revert to the earliest recording date and slowly commence overwriting from the earliest recorded date. It will do that over and over again until you stay stop. Recording resolution, recording speed and recording duration (15/30/45 seconds) can all be set but the longer the duration or the higher the quality, the faster it uses memory.
1 x Battery Powered WiFi IP Camera
1 x Installation Set
1 x User Manual
1 x 5V Australian USB power supply
Low power smart WiFi IP camera
1.3 Megapixel, 110° wide viewing angle
Support PIR motion detection, alarm push to mobile phone
Support 2.4G WiFi connections
Support mobile phone & PIR detection wake up
Support Micro SD card up to 64GB.(Not included & optional)
Low consumption 2 x 18650 Lithium battery
4-8 months battery life from 10-15 motion activations per day
Wireless IP Battery Camera: BC5
1. PIR motion detection function;
2. Low power consumption 3~6 months
3. TF card local storage Max 64G must be class 10 or better
4. Two-way audio
5. 110° wide-angle and supports Night Vision
6. Free App Supports iOS & Android Mobile
7. 100% battery operated or can be powered if preferred
1/3 CMOS Sensor
1.3 Megapixel resolution
1280 x 960P and 25 fps real time
110 degree wide angle lens
6 x IR's 850nm
PIR motion sensor built in
Two way audio with noise cancellation
IR night vision range approx. 5m
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
IOS in App store and Android Google Play
2 x 18650 lithium rechargeable batteries
Standby 160uA
Working mode 170mA
-10 -55C (camera should be protected and shaded against sun and alements
Humidity 10-85%RH
Dimensions 46 x 98mm
Weight 280g


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Psalm of David
1 Let silence and praise come before you in Zion, O God. To you the vow will be performed.
2 All men will come to you O Hearer of prayer.
3 Iniquities prevail against me. You forgive our transgressions.
4 How blessed is the one you choose to bring near to you, to dwell in your courts. We will be satisfied with the goodness of your house, your holy Temple.
5 By awesome deeds you answer us in righteousness, O God of our salvation. You are trusted to the ends of the earth and the farthest sea.
6 He established the mountains with his power. He is girded fortifiedsurrounded with mighty strength.
7 He stills the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the tumult of the peoples.
8 They who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of your signs. You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy.
9 You visit the earth and cause it to overflow. You greatly enrich it! The stream of God is full of water. You prepare their grain and thus you prepare the earth.
10 You water its furrows abundantly; you settle its ridges and soften it with showers. You bless its growth.
11 You have crowned the year with your bounty. Your paths drip with fatness.
12 The pastures of the wilderness drip, and the hills surround themselves with rejoicing.
13 The meadows are clothed with flocks and the valleys are covered with grain. They shout for joy, yes, they sing.


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the Dogs Live
The easy answer to the
question of "where do the dogs live?" is in the house with me.
My husband's answer is "in the dog house, which used to be our
house..." The longer answer can be seen in the pictures on this page.
My dogs own two rooms in my house and have the use of the rest... .
They also have two large runs out the
front door where they go to play. Every corner of
my living room as a dog bed and the floor is generally strewn with
toys and pig ears, in various stages of eaten. I am very proud
of the combination we have created in giving the fur kids a loving home
while making it easy to clean up after them and giving them plenty
of room to romp and play inside and out. Enjoy these pictures, I have
enjoyed creating them.
Adult Room
This is the
main kennel room. I have protected all of the walls with
linoleum, like wainscoting. This makes for very easy cleanup.
This is where my fur kids spend the nights and where they stay when I am away for a
few hours. Otherwise, they are outside or just hanging around
the living room and under my desk next at my feet.
My husband
came up with the idea for the shelving units. We had stuff
stored in closets and additional cabinets in both rooms all taking
up the floor space. It was difficult to get to things and we
didn't have any floor space for moving around. We removed the
closets in the rooms, and put in these shelf units. This
change has increased my storage and made it all very accessible.
Plus, between the two rooms, I have tripled my previous countertop
space. The counters are a bit high, but I am a tall person so
I have really liked them. I can't believe how much difference it made removing
the closets and being able to see and get to all the fabrics and
other stuff I have stored makes a huge difference.
You can see I found a great use for all of those ribbons...
they are stapled to the walls, making a wonderful bright boarder.
the washer and dryer in the dog room was a great move.
Most of my laundry is dog laundry and it keeps me from
carrying that through the whole house to the washer.
My own laundry stinks less and is definitely less in volume,
so I prefer to pack that into the dog room. I also
gained some great storage space overhead and my wonderful
hubby found a great deal on the drawers underneath for all
the cleaning supplies.
the washer and dryer in the dog room was a great move.
Most of my laundry is dog laundry and it keeps me from
carrying that through the whole house to the washer.
My own laundry stinks less and is definitely less in volume,
so I prefer to pack that into the dog room. I also
gained some great storage space overhead and my wonderful
hubby found a great deal on the drawers underneath for all
the cleaning supplies.
Puppies generally are
whelped in my bedroom and kept there until they have their first vaccination. I want them where I can hear them
in the night. I love these whelping pens as they easily fold
for storage and I can move the
bottom up to the highest level for whelping so I don't kill my
back trying to get where I can help momma.
Puppies generally are
whelped in my bedroom and kept there until they have their first vaccination. I want them where I can hear them
in the night. I love these whelping pens as they easily fold
for storage and I can move the
bottom up to the highest level for whelping so I don't kill my
back trying to get where I can help momma.
Once the puppies
are exploring more they spend play time in the front room in
this plastic x-pen. I
started using this hard
plastic pen for the puppy play times and so far I love it.
It is far easier to keep clean and my puppies are less
inclined to learn to climb it. This is also where my puppies begin their litter box
training. They sleep in the kennel with their momma, and spend playtimes in the pen in
the front room where I am working. Once the have had
their vaccinations they will move into the "Puppy Room".
Here they will get kennels of their own for night time and
begin going out on the deck for playtime during the day.
I am very
excited to finally have a special room for in heat mommas and young
puppies. I have
made a huge effort to make this a quiet room where my moms can
relax and puppies can calm. I have packed a lot into the space we
have, but I believe that I have come up with the right amount of
flexibility for whatever combination of puppies and other activities I may
puppies at about 3 months of age (after their last vaccination) will
go into these kennels at nights. They will have a small litter pan in the back side of
their kennels for
continued litter training. Once they are able to go through
the night successfully and consistently I remove the litter box and
they are ready to graduate to the other room.
Each room also has a small
refrigerator, and yes... a television... for the dogs you know...
My sewing machines are
part of this room allowing me plenty of entertainment making
belly bands, bitches britches, swings or hidey houses on
those long nights waiting for babies. This area is
completely fenced off so that there is no chance for puppies
to have access to any stray pins or the cords of the
Dog Runs out the
Front Door
I like to take advantage of the good
weather when we have it. So unless it is too hot, too cold or
too rainy, you will generally find the kids outside most of the day.
Playing King of the wood stack.
I have these wonderful old oak stump pieces stacked for a
climbing area in the puppy run. This is great for the muscle
development in the legs and they have a great time climbing on and
under them.
Spring and Summer are a
great blast. We have expanded our awning now so that about 1/3
of the runs are covered. This summer I hope to get the rest of
it up so that the whole deck and the inside run will be completely
covered. This will allow "dry" play when the weather is bad.
We are also
well prepared for winter. We only get about two weeks of snow
like this.
The kids just love to play in it. On those snowy days
they spend most of the day in the living room with me in front of
the fire while enjoying a pigs ear or ducks feet. The doggy
door is always open and there are plenty of litter pans around for
Where we give our
This was
actually the result of a midnight nightmare... This is simply a
piece of wire shelving connected with hinges to the shower wall.
The chains are support when the shelf is down and allow the shelf to
be put up so that I have not lost the use of my guest shower.
The plastic hanging off of the front has two purposes. It is
first a drip barrier so that when I have a wet dog on the shelf I am
not spraying water all over the floor. After we are done with
the water I simply flip the mat over the rack and have a more solid
surface to do the blow drying. I have also added a shelf at
the foot of the tub for all those miscellaneous shampooing supplies.
Office and Living Room
This is my "office"
area. During the day with the dogs in the runs and the puppies
on the deck you will generally find me at the computer working with my
WEB and graphical design business,
DesignsWithChristy; adding to my public Pom database,
maintaining my co-op web space,
ToyDogSites; doing a bit of eBay selling; and
keeping the books
for my husbands business.
I am now
working from home full time and am enjoying being here with my furkids.
Then there is the added benefit of
working for myself rather than someone else. I can't figure
out how I ever got anything done when I was working away from
home... I am finding it difficult to keep up now that I am home.
The office area is
actually in one corner of the living room. I have a wonderful
friend to thank for the amazing office furniture. He made the
desk unit and two credenzas for me to match with my antiques.
The attention to detail here is wonderful and the added scroll
accents really ties it in to my other furniture. He does great
kitchen work as well
http://kitchensandmorenw.com some of that is on my list for him. I just love that,
from my office, I can look out
the door and have such a wonderful view across the dog runs and toward
the creek.
When we bought this property it was because this
was the place we always looked for when camping. THIS is our
vacation home and we get to live here all the time. I really am
enjoying having my office in the main part of the house where I can enjoy the
fire on a cold day and be closer to the dogs who are just outside
the door or under my feet. This lets me keep a close eye on what might be
going on while still getting my work accomplished.
Puppy playtime in the living room happens a couple of times a day.
You will see plenty of doggie tunnels and beds scattered around the
front room. Pat keeps telling me that I don't need to send him
to the dog house... he already lives in one. My favorite is
the evenings after everyone else has gone to bed. This is when
my babies begin their first explorations, at about 4 weeks, under
the watchful eyes of their mommas - and me.
I hope that
you have enjoyed this peek into my home and the lives of my furkids.
I will always welcome a visit and just love to have my puppies
socialized by others. With my husbands business we often get
the children and other ride-alongs that are eager to play just a bit with
the dogs, which really helps along the socializing work. Feel
free to come on out for a visit, my house is open to all and the
puppies always welcome a romp with someone new.
The Breeder
I love my
little puppy; she makes my house a home.
She is my very sweetest little friend; I never feel alone.
She makes me smile; She makes me laugh; She fills my heart with
love . . .
Did some person breed her, or did she fall from above?
I've never
been a breeder, never seen life through their eyes;
I hold my little puppy and just sit and criticize.
I've never known their anguish; I've never felt their pain,
the caring of their charges, through snow or wind or rain.
I've never
waited the whole night through for babies to be born,
The stress and trepidation when they're still not there by morn.
The weight of responsibility for this body in my hands,
his darling little baby, who weighs but 60 grams.
Should you
do that instead of this . . . or maybe that was wrong?
Alone you fight and hope, one day, he'll grow up proud and strong.
You pray he'll live to bring great joy to someone else's home.
You know it's all just up to you; you'll fight this fight alone.
bottles, heating pads, you've got to get this right,
two-hour feedings for this tiny guy, throughout the day and night.
Within your heart you dread that you will surely lose this fight,
To save this little baby, but God willing . . . you just MIGHT.
Day one;
he's in there fighting; you say a silent prayer.
Day two & three, he's doing well, with lots of love and care.
Day four & five . . . he's still alive; your hopes soar to the
Day six he slips away again, dies in your hands, day seven.
You take
this little angel, and bury him alone.
With aching heart and burning tears, and an exhausted groan,
You ask yourself, "Why do this? . . . Why suffer through this pain?"
Yet watch the joy your puppies bring, and everything's explained.
So, when
you think of breeders and label them with "Greed,"
Think of all that they endure to fill another's need.
For when you buy your puppy, with your precious dollars part,
You only pay with money . . . while they pay with all their heart.
.... Author
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Holidays mean plenty of fun gatherings – and plenty of extra helpings! This year, tweak some of your festive recipes to improve your health. How? Cook with flavorful spices and herbs that have amazing healing powers. This warming blend of herbs and spices helps increase your energy levels and the function of your metabolism, making it good for healthy weight management. It can also be helpful for insulin resistance and pre-diabetes care. Consider it the extra boost you need to start sticking to your resolution before the ball drops!
Spice & Herb Blend
• Ground cinnamon
• Dried kelp
• Garlic powder
• Ground mustard seed
• Red chili pepper
• Cayenne
• Ground cumin seed
You can easily mix this tasty spice blend yourself. Fresh is best; when possible, grind your own spices from the original dry source (think cinnamon sticks, mustard seeds, an actual dried cayenne pepper). If a mortar and pestle is not your thing, use a coffee grinder and blend the spices together to taste. Store in a glass jar for up to a month. To use, simply add the spice blend to your meals just as you are finishing cooking the dish – about 1 minute before you turn off the heat. Add to your soups, stir-frys, fish and veggie dishes, and bean and grain dishes.
Cinnamon for Insulin Sensitivity
A standout ingredient is cinnamon, which has been linked to lowered blood sugar. Research has demonstrated improvement in insulin sensitivity with cinnamon polyphenols, as well as total and LDL cholesterol. It doesn't hurt that it is tasty, too!
Kelp Is on the Way
Kombu is a subtype of kelp often used in Japanese cuisine. It is valuable for its high iodine content, which is needed to produce two important thyroid hormones that control the metabolism. A pigment in kombu called fucoxanthin may boost production of a protein involved in fat metabolism. Look for kelp powder or good quality thick, long brown kelp pieces in health food stores, Asian markets, and online.
Garlic for a Healthy Heart
Garlic has been used traditionally to regulate blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes-related conditions. And garlic has been shown to lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels. According to the National Health and Medical Research Council, consuming half to one clove of garlic daily may reduce cholesterol by nearly 10%. Your breath might suffer, but your heart will thank you.
Mustard Seeds Warm Up Your Metabolism
Big in spicy flavor, these small brownish-yellow seeds give your metabolism a boost, potentially helping you burn fat more quickly. Mustard seeds are low in calories and carbohydrates, but high in fiber, which gives the feeling of fullness.
While this spice blend will help you along, of course it is still essential to make healthy choices about the foods you eat.
This herb blend is meant to support your health, but you should not treat it as a cure-all or replacement for medication. Some herbal supplements may interact with drug medications. As your health strategies change and evolve, never stop taking prescription medications without first speaking to your physician.


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Course Details
This is one of the most unique courses in the state of Wisconsin. The course takes a scenic out and back route for the first 2 miles on Meggers Road and then transitions to the Kiel High School Cross Country course for the remaining 1.1 miles finishing by the school's football field. This makes this race challenging, exciting and most of all FUN!
Directions to race location
Kiel High School
210 Raider Heights
Kiel, WI 53042
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War of words: City Council members get in heated debate over SAWS trustee appointment
Councilwoman: 'I was elected to speak when I see discrimination happening'
SAN ANTONIO – A war of words erupted at a San Antonio City Council meeting Thursday during the appointment of three new members of the San Antonio Water System board of trustees.
The mayor's nominees — Eduardo Parra, David McGee and Amy Hardberger — were all approved. But it was Hardberger's nomination that brought in a heated debate between Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales and Councilman Greg Brockhouse.
Gonzales spoke in defense of Hardberger, saying Brockhouse was questioning her qualifications to serve while giving the two other appointees a pass by not asking them any questions.
"I need to make sure that I have the commentary and ask the questions about the person who is going to be representing my area. That is fair and within the bounds and by my elected office," Brockhouse said to Gonzales and the council. "It's got nothing to do with the fact that Ms. Hardberger is a woman. And to say so is a very weak argument and it makes absolutely no sense."
Gonzales said she calls them as she sees them, adding that this time she could not remain quiet.
"We've seen this time and time again, that Councilman Brockhouse makes comments that are racist. This was the first time where I felt somebody else was being targeted. And that's why I felt that I needed to say something publicly," Gonzales said.
Brockhouse said his questioning was strictly due to his concerns with Hardberger's policies. Hardberger, the daughter of former Mayor Phil Hardberger, is an outspoken environmentalist and is associate dean of the School of Law at St. Mary's University.
"A lot of her policies have the possibility to affect homeowners through rising costs, bills and fees," Brockhouse said.
He said the name calling was out of line and that discussions before council should not be taken personally.
"It's important when we in the community see something happening, sexism or racism, that we say something," Gonzales said. "I was elected to speak when I see discrimination happening in our community, so that was the reason I felt so compelled to speak today."
Councilwoman Ana Sandoval also chimed in, saying she thought the line of questioning was undiplomatic. She said all council members had ample time before Thursday's vote to interview the nominees during the governance board committee or on an individual basis.
"These are people who are volunteering to serve the community who come with tremendous skill and background, and we should be grateful that they're' putting themselves out there and be very respectful of that. And unfortunately, that's not what happened during that line of questioning," Sandoval said.
Brockhouse said he did not interview the candidates prior to Thursday's vote.
Hardberger did not have any comment on the council discussion but said she's excited to get started on the board.
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