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Music Tourism Convention 2018 in Cologne
Music Tourism Convention 2018 in Cologne
• An international conference at the interface between music culture and tourism
• Focus event that is part of the NRW project #urbanana
• Following Liverpool and Franklin (Tennessee), Cologne will become host city in 2018
• Cologne was chosen because of its wide-ranging music and club scene
COLOGNE, March 07, 2018 The Music Tourism Convention will be held in Cologne on August 29, 2018. This international specialist event, which was previously in Liverpool and Franklin, Tennessee, focuses on local music scenes and their influence on tourism. For this reason, the convention has been scheduled to coincide with the c/o pop Festival, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. The two events, including the associated c/o pop Convention, will make Cologne a focus of attention for the music sector for almost a week in the late summer of this year.
According to the Music Tourism Convention's organizer, Sound Diplomacy, this event is the world's biggest conference that brings together the music and tourism sectors. It investigates the extent to which the tourist services of a destination can be influenced, supported and strengthened by the local music culture. They take into account not only festivals but also a destination's music-cultural heritage, music routes and possible cross-sector partnerships.
"We are proud that through our united efforts we were able to bring the Music Tourism Convention to Cologne," says Josef Sommer, CEO of the Cologne Tourist Board. "Following the event locations Liverpool and Tennessee, Cologne has now impressed the organizers as a music-oriented city and a travel destination."
At the Music Tourism Convention, the Cologne Tourist Board and Tourismus NRW will work within the framework of the #urbanana project to attract new visitor groups by publicizing Cologne's vibrant music scene and North Rhine-Westphalia's heritage of popular culture. Together with their project partners, Düsseldorf Tourismus and Ruhr Tourismus, they will provide insights into local live music traditions and discuss new potential opportunities for the tourism sector.
"The Music Tourism Convention is a unique opportunity for us to showcase the tourism potential of the music scene in North Rhine-Westphalia on a big stage. We're delighted to welcome this convention to our federal state under the umbrella of the city tourism project #urbanana," says Dr. Heike Döll-König, CEO of Tourismus NRW e.V. "The event finds an especially fruitful environment here – physically and culturally close to the Ruhr region as a festival hotspot, as well as the renowned club scene of Cologne and the musical legends of Düsseldorf, such as Kraftwerk."
In Cologne's bid to be the convention's venue, an especially important role was played by cologne on pop GmbH, which is handling communication with the convention's organizer, Sound Diplomacy, and also serves as the event's local organizer.
"The decision to hold Germany's first Music Tourism Convention in Cologne in parallel to the anniversary event of the c/o pop festival is further proof of the significant role that music plays in the public image of the city and its region," explains Ralph Christoph, Head of the c/o pop Convention.
Other institutions that helped to bring this event to Cologne were the Cologne Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Pop Culture Department of the Office of Cultural Affairs of the City of Cologne, the Staff Unit for Media and the Internet Sector of the City of Cologne, and CREATIVE.NRW, the network of creative professionals in North Rhine-Westphalia.
About Cologne Tourist Board:
Cologne Tourist Board is the official tourism organization of the city of Cologne and thus the first point of contact for visitors from all over the world, whether they're coming here on business or to spend their leisure time. Together with its partners, Cologne Tourist Board conducts marketing activities all over the world for Cologne as a travel destination and a convention venue. Its aim is to enhance the city's image and to position Cologne and its surrounding region as an attractive tourist destination and an outstanding convention location in the German and international markets. In the process, it aims to boost added value for the economy of Cologne and the surrounding region.
About #urbanana:
#urbanana is a joint project of Düsseldorf Tourismus, KölnTourismus, Ruhr Tourismus, and Tourismus NRW funded by the EU. It focuses on the touristic valorization of the creative scenes in Cologne, Düsseldorf and the Ruhr area in order to enhance the creative-oriented city tourism. It aims at bringing together the clusters of tourism experts and the creative scenes as well as promoting and communicating ideas, projects, visions and places of creativity. Main topics addressed by the project are design, the young art scene and urban art, city festivals, fashion, technology and local music scenes. For the first time the DMOs are adressing not only tourists but also "temporary citizens" such as expats living in NRW for just a limited period.
Claudia Neumann, Spokeswoman / Head of Corporate Communications
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Equifax has created a web page to keep everyone up to date about the breach, you can read everything that's been published so far here.
What happened
Simply put, somebody screwed up. A patch for a known vulnerability was not applied to their servers, leaving them vulnerable to attack by hackers. This happens a lot more often that you'd think, most large Corporations and Government agencies test security patches before they are applied, to avoid creating problems with existing systems and software, in this case not patching was the wrong choice.
There were an estimated 143 Million consumers records stolen in the breach, that means there's a good chance that, if you've ever taken out a loan, have a credit card or have rented a residence, your information was included.
There were also 209,000 credit card numbers and 182,000 dispute documents lost in the breach.
What they're going to do about it.
The good news is, if your information was compromised Equifax is offering a years worth of free credit monitoring and insurance, you can check here to see if you're data was included in the breach and sign up for the free services. You have until November 21st to enroll. These free services include:
- Credit monitoring for all three credit bureaus
- A copy of your credit report to check for inacuracies
- A Credit report lock, to block others from accessing it
- $1 Million in Identity Theft insurance
- Social Security number scanning, to search suspicious web sites for your SSN
After the year is up you'll probably be offered the possibility to renew your subscription for a cost, but the first year is completely free.
What you should do
The breach happened between May and July this year, so you should check your credit card statements for unauthorized charges from that period, and once you've received your free credit report make sure there isn't anything on it you don't recognize.
Don't listen to the naysayers that are telling people not to enroll because you'll lose your class status in the inevitable class action law suit that is coming. Honestly, who gets rich off of those law suits besides the lawyers anyway? Do the math, 143 Million people, in order to give everyone $100 from a suit Equifax would have to pay out 14.3 Billion Dollars plus lawyer fees, and for a thousand bucks each, 143 Billion, I just don't see that happening, and Identity theft would be a lot more expensive than that, and very inconvenient.


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Alpha Assembly Solutions will feature its ALPHA Argomax 9000 Silver Sintering Preforms at the APEC 2017 show, to be held in Tampa, Florida from March 26–30. Alpha will be at Booth 1232.
"Up until recently, this technology has only been available in both paste and film formats, but now we are the first to introduce a sintering product in a preform format to widen our product portfolio and extend the superior capabilities of Argomax," said Julien Joguet, Alpha's Global Product Manager for Sintered Materials. "These innovative preforms deliver superior thermal conductivity, ultra-high reliability and excellent electrical conductivity, in addition to easy handling and processability."
Argomax 9000 Preforms are proving to be the most reliable die attach materials in the Power Semiconductor Industry and can be used in a range of applications from power modules to heat sink attach and automotive applications, in areas in which thermal and electrical conductivity and joint strength is crucial. The preforms are available for sampling in tape and reel format and waffle pack for standard pick and place equipment.
For more information on how ALPHA Argomax 9000 Silver Sintering Preforms can demonstrate excellent performance in large area attachment and simplify the manufacturing process, visit Alpha at APEC, Booth 1232.
About APEC
APEC is considered to be the leading conference for practicing power electronics professionals. The APEC program addresses a broad range of topics in the use, design, manufacture and marketing of all kinds of power electronics equipment. The combination of high quality Professional Education Seminars, a full program of refereed papers and an overflowing Exhibit Hall consistently provides an invaluable education each year. The value of APEC to working power electronics professional is shown by the ever growing number of participants. If you are in the power electronics business, you should make APEC a regular part of your career development. For more information, visit www.apec-conf.org.
About Alpha Assembly Solutions
Alpha Assembly Solutions, a MacDermid Performance Solutions Business, is the global leader in the development, manufacturing and sales of innovative specialty materials used in a wide range of industry segments, including electronics assembly, power electronics, die attach, LED lighting, photovoltaics, semiconductor packaging, automotive and others.
With a unique global presence in over 30 locations throughout the Asia Pacific, Americas and Europe regions, Alpha supplies a full line of ALPHA® electronics assembly material products, including Solder Paste, Exactalloy Solder Preforms, Cored Solder Wire Solder, Wave Soldering Fluxes, Bar Solder Alloys, and Stencils. It offers die attach product technologies to the power electronics segment in its Argomax, Atrox and Fortibond brands.
For the LED segment, Alpha offers its Lumet products covering applications from die attach to systems assembly in the LED manufacturing process. Alpha also offers product technologies for the Photovoltaic segment, including high performance liquid fluxes and solder alloys for producing standard ribbon and bus bar, as well as, solder pastes, cored wire, conductive adhesives and preforms for use in PV module assembly. Also, Alpha's Advanced Materials unit is the leader in electronic polymers and solder materials for semiconductor packaging applications.
Since its founding in 1872, Alpha has been committed to developing and manufacturing the highest quality specialty materials. For more information, visit www.AlphaAssembly.com.


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Before I start, I'd like to say that this post is in no way intended to sound conceited or arrogant, it is simply my thoughts on how to get the most happiness out of every day you are blessed with.
People often ask me 'How do you have time?' when they find out that I am a mother, a wife, a homemaker, a professional blogger and brand manager for Bella&Bear and that I run my own blog too, amongst other things.
There is no special trick, the answer is, because I make time. I love all the things I do, so I make sure that I make time to enjoy them.
In life we often get so wrapped up in mundane day-to-day things, that we forget about ourselves. We forget to pause and breathe in the fresh air, or to really enjoy that last bite of our favourite cookie. We forget to put time aside to do the things we love most, because we don't think we can make the time.
I want to say; 'yes, you can.' You must. If you don't, you wont find pleasure in life and you will just be existing.
For me, nothing comes before being a mother, but every time Elias is sleeping or playing happily with his toys, I do something else I love, because I am still me - an individual.
I love my blog and, even though it can be hard to fit blogging in, I always do. It's important to me, it calms me and makes me feel proud, productive and positive.
Work is also a pleasure. It took time (and many a bad job) but I persevered until I landed that job that doesn't feel like a job, and now I get to work from home, using my own ideas and initiative, being creative and doing something I love. I never feel pressure or stress in my work and it is something I can look forward to - that is something I which really helps out.
Being a wife is new to me, and I'm still learning. But my husband is my best friend and we connect on every level. Being together is positive and happy and he keeps me sane and balanced.
Some people think being a homemaker is a chore or a bore, but for me it's therapeutic and productive. I love being responsible for creating a safe, beautiful and peaceful environment for my family and it gives me a sense of achievement, too.
Of course, I understand that we all have moments where we feel stressed or pressured or down, but that's just temporary, and it is something you can change. Remember that. Jump in a warm, bubbly bath, pour a cup of tea or read your favourite book and leave your worries behind. Try not to bring work problems home, resolve them there and then and remember to talk things out with people who are important to you.
Indulge in things you love often, and don't feel guilty. This is your life and you have the right to enjoy it. Never forget about yourself and never loose your spirit. Make time for the things you love.


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Recruiting, developing and retaining our talent is one of our most important priorities. We work towards that objective by communicating openly and consistently with our employees, providing training and opportunities for career advancement, rewarding our employees fairly and encouraging employees to give direct feedback to senior management. We recognise the importance of providing a supportive working environment and of providing a healthy work/life balance for all our employees both in Georgia Capital and in our portfolio investments.
The Group has in place a Code of Ethics, as well as policies which relate to environmental matters, employees, social matters, our respect for human rights and anti-corruption and bribery.
A key factor in our success is a cohesive and professional team, capable of accomplishing the Group's objectives. We are committed to attracting and identifying the best professionals, caring and planning for their needs, investing in their development and fostering their commitment.
The Group develops Human Resource (HR) policies and procedures which promote the key principles, areas, approaches and methods that are crucial for building Human Capital Management systems at each business level and at Georgia Capital level in line with the above mentioned policies implemented across the Group. Examples of some of our HR policies and procedures include, but are not limited to:
- employee planning and recruiting;
- staff administration;
- compensation and benefits;
- code of conduct;
- employee development and training human rights;
- grievances;
- retrenchment; and
- anti-nepotism.
We are committed to employee engagement. We believe that effective communication is key and we strive to provide our employees with a continuous flow of information, which includes information about our corporate culture, the Group's strategy and performance, risks relating to its performance, such as financial and economic factors, and our policies and procedures. We provide information in a number of ways, including via managers, presentations, email, intranet and regular town hall and off-site meetings. We also value the views of our employees. We consult with them regularly and have implemented feedback systems, such as frequent employee satisfaction surveys, which ensure that opinions of our employees are taken into account when making decisions which are likely to affect their interests. Employee feedback also helps to improve our customer-focused approach.
In 2018 the Board nominated Kim Bradley as the Independent Non-Executive Director on the Company's Board representing the workforce.
Sustained development of the Group's businesses requires the strengthening of the teams of our businesses both by using the Group's own significant internal resources through staff development and rotation and by attracting external candidates. Our Recruitment Policy and relevant control procedures ensure an unbiased hiring process that provides equal employment opportunities for all candidates. According to the HR Policy, internal candidates have priority when filling vacant positions, especially in situations where there are vacancies in top and middle management. In order to attract young talent, we actively partner with leading Georgian business schools and universities, participate in job fairs and run extensive internships not only locally, but also internationally. In 2018, an intern from Stanford University spent one month working on different investment projects at the Georgia Capital office in Tbilisi. Interns are directly coached by the Company executives and middle managers to help them on their path to gaining their first management position. In 2018 Georgia Capital continued its talent acquisition project for its Investment Officer position. The project was launched in 2016 and selected a number of young and talented candidates for various investment projects within the Group. Furthermore, the Investment Officers hired in 2017 were promoted to managerial positions Group-wide.
In 2018, GHG's human resources department organised job fairs for students in leading medical universities and nursing colleges in Tbilisi and other regions. GHG has memoranda of understanding with various nursing colleges and universities. In 2018, GHG's EVEX Learning Centre conducted 140-hour six-month free nursing courses and 165 candidates who earned the passing score were offered jobs at GHG's healthcare facilities. In 2018, GHG continued its special partnership with "Panatsea", the biggest nursing college in Tbilisi. GHG offers the college its medical facilities for their students' pre-graduation training.
In September 2018, GHG signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the pharmacy college "Orientiri". GHG offers grants to its employees who have little or no pharmaceutical education. After two years of college, they can graduate with a pharmacy degree and start a career in one of GHG pharmacies. GHG finances 50% of the total tuition fee. 14 participants are already enrolled and are expected to graduate in 2020. The main goal of the project is to address the shortage of pharmacists and increase the number of staff qualified for this position.
Leadership Programme is one of the pillars of GHG Human Capital Strategy. The Programme is designed for 200 middle level managers to further develop and improve their managerial and leadership skills. 125 managers have already undergone five-month 180-hour General Management Course in 2017 and 2018. Further 75 employees will take the course in 2019. GHG balances gender composition in their Leadership Programme where 59% of the participants are female and 41% are male. GHG has also developed a Personal Development Programme, which further builds leadership competencies through effective performance feedback and coaching sessions. In 2018, 65 middle managers used the 360-degree feedback tool, developed their personal plan and 30 of them also took part in individual coaching sessions.
To manage our employees in a way that best supports our business strategy, we seek to help them contribute to business performance through personal and professional development. Following our aspiration to develop strong leaders, we have developed an extensive Leadership Development Programme.
The Group's corporate learning system is comprised of a wide range of internal and external training sessions specifically designed to meet the needs of front and back office employees at the Group's portfolio companies. Middle and senior level employees are given the opportunity to receive external training in well-known training institutions outside of Georgia.
In 2018, Georgia Capital started the Personal Mastery and Leadership Programme and coaching for its employees at all levels. The Programme provides an individual approach towards developing leadership skills. Employees involved in the Programme gained a greater awareness of their leadership strengths and opportunities for future growth.
The Group's P&C Insurance business creates different development opportunities for employees. To help the integration of new employees and make them aware of the systems and procedures, Aldagi delivers an effective Induction Training Programme, where participants have an opportunity to meet with one of the top managers who share their career stories in the company and explain their values and approaches. In 2016, Aldagi established an Internal Business Trainers Programme to encourage employees to become in-house trainers and share their knowledge with colleagues. The P&C insurance business has also established a sales coaching system in the sales and retail department in order to maximise the performance of the staff. During the last two years, up to 15 retail sales agents were promoted to a head of sales position.
During the current year GGU has implemented a 360-degree assessment for the entire management, with the purpose of evaluating the level of their competencies and target their future development. Based on the results, group and individual coaching sessions were organised for 35 employees.
GGU concentrates on staff development as one of the key pillars for sustainable growth of the business. In 2018, GGU carried out an internal project called "The Future Engineer". More than 300 employees had the opportunity to work on and introduce technological solutions to real challenges that the Company is facing in the fields of water supply and sewerage systems.
In 2018, GGU published the Company's engineering manual – Construction and Exploitation of Water Pipes and Sewage Systems. The aim of this manual is to increase the qualification level of the Company's employees and to standardise the processes.
GHG offers continuous medical education through EVEX Learning Centre. Apart from modern training methods, the Centre offers up-to-date equipment, auditoria, computer labs and other facilities that conform to the highest international standards. In 2018, the Centre trained a total of 1,170 nurses, 1,669 physicians and 1,529 back office employees.
In 2018, GHG's healthcare services business spent about GEL 3 million on training and development. Most of the expenditures went towards training nurses, physicians and pharmacists.
Professional development of GHG's pharmacy and distribution business employees is led by the GEPHA Training Centre trainers. In 2018, the GEPHA Training Centre trained a total of 4,500 participants.
To encourage continuing professional development, GHG's medical insurance business has also launched its own Imedi L Academy, offering specialised vocational training programmes and courses to its employees. Imedi L Academy delivered training to 1,000 participants in 2018.
Gender Diversity
Georgia Capital is fully committed to provide equal opportunities as an employer and prohibits unlawful and unfair discrimination. We believe that there are great benefits to be gained from having a diverse and varied workforce. Although we do not set specific diversity targets at Georgia Capital level, we seek to ensure that our corporate culture and policies create an inclusive work environment that helps to bring out the best in our employees. Georgia Capital's Diversity Policy establishes that commitment to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. The Board embraces diversity in all its forms. Diversity of gender, social and ethnic backgrounds, cognitive and personal strengths and balance in terms of skills, experience, independence and knowledge, amongst other factors, will be taken into consideration when seeking to make any new appointment within the business, whether an employee, client, supplier or contractor. At 31 December 2018, Georgia Capital had a total of 20,000 employees across the Group, out of which female employees were 13,714.
In late 2016, m2 committed itself to incorporate Women Strengthening Principles internally, in the Company's core operations and internal policies and externally, at the marketplace and in the community. The Company systematised its approach to gender equality and executed specific goals throughout 2017 and 2018. m2 has established internal grievance mechanism for employees to file complaints on genderbased discrimination, also formed special council to discuss issues related to any types of abuse. m2 adopted gender responsive recruitment strategies, it tracked the percentage of women in traditionally male roles in the company and took measures to gradually increase this number without any specific target set yet. For example, construction team internships were completed by women for the first time in m2 history.
We are supportive of the ambition shown in recent reviews on diversity, including the Davies Review and the Hampton-Alexander Review, and will continue to examine ways in which we can increase female representation at Board and senior management level. While we do not currently employ any formal diversity targets at Board level, the Board will continue to keep this approach under review.
Human Rights Policy
The Human Resources and Human Rights Policies are an integral part of the employee on-boarding package at each business level. It is available for employees and the updates are communicated electronically. The Human Rights Policy covers the following:
- equal opportunities and anti-discrimination;
- work environment free of harassment; and
- grievance policy.
We recognise the importance of observing human rights and are committed to implementing socially responsible business practices. Our Human Rights Policy establishes priorities and puts control procedures in place to provide equal opportunities and prevent discrimination or harassment on any grounds, including disability. Our Human Rights Policy applies to all employees and includes procedures in relation to employment processes (including recruitment procedures and procedures governing the continuity of employment of employees who become disabled during the course of their employment), training and development.
The Group has a Code of Ethics, as well as Anti-Bribery Policy, which are also applicable to the Group companies.
As an organisation that is fully committed to the prevention of bribery and corruption, the Group ensures that appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively. Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy enforcement processes include:
- operating an internal whistleblowing and hotline system;
- disclosure of gifts or other benefits, including hospitality offered to, or received by, the Group's personnel;
- voluntary disclosure of corrupt conduct;
- third-party screening to identify the level of risk third parties might pose;
- informing the banks/partners/counterparties about anti-corruption and anti-bribery principles before commencement of business relations;
- ensuring that anti-bribery and anticorruption clauses are incorporated in the agreements with customers and third parties;
- ensuring that anti-bribery and anticorruption matters are included in contractual agreements with partners/counterparties; and
- online training programme aiming to raise awareness of corruption and bribery issues among employees.
As part of the Group's third party screening to identify the level of risk the third parties might pose, the Group carries out the following due diligence processes: indirect investigations which includes general research of the activities undertaken by the proposed business partners, their reputation and information whether the company is a related party. The Compliance Officers represented by Deputy CEO, Legal and the general counsel have the authority to conduct periodic compliance checks of the operations of the Group.
We are pleased to confirm that there have been no instances of violation of the antibribery policy during 2018.
Ensuring the safety of the workplace and providing healthy working conditions are among the Group's fundamental HR management principles. The Group pays particular attention to preventive measures, such as conducting regular staff training and medical check-ups, certifying workplaces and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Occupational health and safety is the most critical in the construction business and therefore to enhance the awareness of health and safety risks associated with the construction process, m2 conducts regular employees and contractors training and educational seminars. In 2017 and 2018, the number of health and safety training hours amounted to approximately 86 and 20, respectively. In addition, m2 publishes safety brochures and booklets and special rules to be followed when working on sites. Respective control procedures include quarterly audits by external health and safety consultants and monthly internal inspections of m2 worksites. In addition, m2 has a comprehensive reporting procedure for health and safety concerns. m2 follows an Emergency Management Plan to prepare and respond to procedures. The plan outlines possible scenarios during emergency situations and determines specific procedures for the Company's employees, contractors and visitors on how to react when in a crisis situation. Furthermore, m2 in partnership with NGOs is implementing fire prevention campaigns in schools, as well as a fire risk reduction campaigns in residential complexes.


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Human rights activist: "The trial's outcome will have consequences here but also in Europe"
Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Jody Williams, denounces human rights violations in Spain at an event in Barcelona
Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Jody Williams, analysed the threats and the current and future challenges of our rights together with three civil society organisations from Catalonia that defend human rights: Òmnium Cultural, Oxfam Intermón and Fundació Per la Pau at the debate "Civil society facing regressions of human rights – Local struggles, global repercussions" at the CCCB in Barcelona this Thursday.
During the conversation with the Catalan journalist Ariadna Oltra, Jody Williams explained how the Spanish ambassador had tried to boycott Òmnium International's event at the Council of Europe on Wednesday. "What right does he have to tell me that I cannot say what I have seen at the trial? Spain is afraid of listening, and especially to foreigners, who aren't obliged to say what the State wants to hear," she said. Williams furthermore, stated that the Spanish State scares her. "The trial's outcome will have consequences here but also in Europe," she added.
And she continued: "everything that is happening in Catalonia, this repression, has to do with the fundamental rights of everyone, not only of the political prisoners. If we are not able to defend them, what will happen when the State wants to condemn all of us?," the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize laureate insisted. Jody Williams was initially called in by Jordi Cuiaxart's defence to testify in the trial, but her testimony was rejected by the Spanish Supreme Court.
On the other hand, Òmnium's vice-president, Marcel Mauri, denounced the fact that he was the one participating today in this debate. "It is a situation of abnormality," he said. "Instead, Jordi Cuixart, a pacifist and an activist linked to the defence of the rights and freedoms of everyone should be the one participating," he added.
Andrea Costafreda from Oxfam Intermón pointed out that "states cut others off to defend their privileges and they are cutting back rights. Many countries coexist with impunity and stigmatization of democratic spaces: creating laws that cut back rights like the freedom of assembly, for example". And Jordi Armadans from Fundació Per la Pau said that the number of refugees in the world has doubled throughout the past 20 years and that more and more money is spent on the military. "The right to life is in danger," he insisted.
Furthermore, Òmnium Cultural's vice-president said that the positive thing of today is the collective awareness of the violation of rights. "The 'Gag Law' has persecuted more than 20,000 people. This official number would most likely have been difficult to gather years ago. Now in Catalonia, there is an awareness", he said emphasising that Òmnium always tries to create awareness campaigns like for example 'Demà Pots Ser Tu' [Tomorrow it could be you]. "Rights are defended by exercising them. And all this comes from a legacy of shared struggles in the past. That is why there is hope," he concluded.
Jody Williams, the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is here these days to follow the trial against the Catalan civil society and political leaders at the Spanish Supreme Court and to denounce the ongoing violations of human rights and repression in Spain and Catalonia after she was rejected as a witness in the trial.
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Make / ModelGrady White / Canyon 336
MotorTwin Yamaha F300 HP 4 Strokes
LocationMilford, Delaware & Ocean City, Maryland
Ride and the solid offshore sport fishing capability of the beamy Canyon 336 make this 33-foot center console stand out in its class. The 336 has innovative helm seating, a huge cockpit, and a big console with berth. Attention to detail makes the Canyon 336 a highly functional and desirable saltwater machine.
Main Specifications
Beam Amidships: 11'7" (3.53 m)
Center Line Length w/o Engines: 33'6" (10.21 m)
Bridge Clearance: 9'2" (2.79 m)
Cockpit Depth: 29" (0.74 m)
Hull Draft: 25" (0.64 m)
Transom Deadrise: 20 degrees (SeaV2® progression)
Maximum HP: 900 (671 kW)
Fuel Capacity - Standard: 333 gal. (1260 l)
Weight w/o Engines: 9200 lb. (4173 kg)
2 automatic bilge pumps (total 3000 GPH) (11356 LPH)
Basic flotation
Bow rail - low profile 316 grade stainless steel
Captain Grady - digital boat systems and operations guide for iPad and iPhone
Cockpit toe rails
Composite stringer system & transom - water impervious
Console grab rail (2)
Fire extinguisher holder
Nonskid fiberglass liner
Self-bailing cockpit w/cockpit drains (6)
Stainless steel through-hull fittings
Cockpit / Deck
100% hand laid hull & deck
Anchor windlass w/remote switches at helm & windlass
Battery charger
Battery select switch
Cleats - flush mount (pop up)
Cockpit bolsters
Cockpit freshwater shower (recessed)
Cockpit lights - blue LED
Cutting boards (2)
Deck hardware - 316 grade stainless steel through-bolted
Dockside power w/galvanic isolator
Drink holders - stainless steel (7)
Engine flush system w/hose attachment aft (one per engine)
Factory engine pre-rigging
Fish box - 165-qt. (156.1 l) port & starboard insulated fish boxes w/ob drain
Fish box - 291-qt. (275.4 l) aft insulated fish box w/lights (2) & ob drain
Forward bolsters
Fuel capacity - 333-gallon (1260 l) tank
Hydraulic trim tabs w/indicator & retractor
Integrated outboard mounting system w/swim platform & ladder
International lighting
Rod holders - cockpit (10), bow (2)
Rod storage racks - horizontal (6)
Rubrail - high density PVC w/stainless steel insert
Seating - fold away aft bench seat w/cushion
Seating - port & starboard fish box cushions
Stern eyes - heavy-duty 316 stainless steel
Storage - aft transom drop in box
Storage - forward anchor locker w/rode storage
Storage nets
Transom door - fiberglass
Washdown - freshwater (2)
Washdown - pressurized raw water w/hose (2)
Water tank - 44-gallon (166.6 l) freshwater
Accessory outlet - 12V (2)
Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port
Console ventilator
Drink holders - stainless steel (2)
Seating - molded forward console seat w/cushion (3)
Steering - hydraulic tilt w/power assist (n/a with Yamaha Helm Master control)
Steering wheel - 316 grade stainless steel w/knob
Storage - electromechanically operated electronics enclosure
Storage - lockable acrylic console door
Storage - under footrest
T-top (fiberglass) w/painted aluminum frame, radio box, storage net, dome light, fore/aft spreader lights, rod holders (5), radar flat & outrigger plates
Window - opening window w/screen
Windshield - tempered glass
Windshield washer - freshwater
Windshield wiper - pantograph
Console Interior
Accessory outlet - 5V duplex USB port
Berth - cushioned berth forward
Carbon monoxide monitor
Composite cherry and holly sole
Drink holder - stainless steel
Head - lockable console w/stand up head area, shower, sink, drawers & VacuFlush(R) head, 10-gallon (37.9 l) holding tank and pump out
Helm access door w/light
Lighting - dome light
Rod storage - vertical lockable storage for 6 rods
Stereo system w/AM/FM tuner, MP3 auxiliary audio connections/amplifier, Bluetooth(R), remote control & fold down storage; speakers - console forward (2), cockpit (2) & T-top (2)
Storage - bulk storage aft
Storage - storage pockets
Deluxe Lean Bar
Knife & pliers holders (2)
Livewell - 45-gallon (170.3 l) insulated raw water livewell w/light, full column distribution inlet & ob drain (1100 GPH pump) (4164 LPH)
Painted rod holders (6)
Rigging station - lean bar station w/freshwater washdown & 104-qt. (98.4 l) cooler
Seating - lean bar mounted Command Elite horizontally adjustable contoured helm chairs w/deluxe cushioning & flip-up bolsters (3)
Storage - lockable bulk storage
Storage - lockable tackle drawers
Available Options
Air conditioning - 6,000 BTU in console w/2 outlets at helm
Bow thruster
Casting platform insert w/cushions
CE certification package
Cockpit side door - port w/boarding ladder (n/a w/cockpit step)
Cockpit step (n/a w/cockpit side door)
Deck chair - luxury cushioned custom deck chair w/padded arms & drink holder
Freezer - refrigerator/freezer fish box w/digitally controlled thermostat & ob drain
Generator - 5kW diesel, 12-gal. (45.4 l) fuel capacity
Helm Master® w/Set Point™ - Yamaha Helm
Master® control system
Hull color - Celestial Blue, Coastal Fog Blue,
Sand, Sea Glass or Seaport Blue gelcoat;
Cape Gray or Harbor Blue paint
International AC electrical conversion - 220V 50Hz
Lighting - underwater LED (4)
Livewell - 26-gal. (98.4 l) livewell (replaces lean bar cooler)
Outrigger kit - 15-ft. (4.6 m) crank outriggers Ttop mounted
Outrigger kit - 15-ft. (4.6 m) radial T-top mounted
Seating - port and starboard cushioned bow seating w/forward facing fold away bolstered backrest (2)
SureShade® electrically retractable shade w/Sunbrella® canvas (oyster)
Table - fiberglass bow table
T-top color - underside of fiberglass T-top (requires matching gelcoat hull color option)
Water heater - 6 gallon (22.7 l) (includes hot water cockpit shower)
Canvas Options
T-top front, side & wing curtains (ivory)


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Splash Display have had a really busy week of customers popping in to see us and things are happening!
'Show and tell' is working for us. It's great for us to hear what our customers are looking for over a coffee. We can also demonstrate some of our new exciting products here in the new office; our quirky building lends its self to large display products. Lots of new products come in all the time and of course we are always developing new ideas., so it's well worth a visit.
It has been such a successful few days that we are thinking we will have an open week in the autumn?
A coffee, a chat, 'show and tell' nice lunch in the New Forest or down at the marina. If you would like to join us please drop us an email or tweet us and we will get back to you.


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Oh, behave: The proper etiquette for an ever-evolving restaurant scene
It's true: Dining out has become much more frequent and far less formal. Restaurants have embraced small plate sharing as the new norm, often affording a better way to showcase rotating menus; music is more likely to be louder or better curated than Muzac tunes; and the idea of white tablecloths and a structured three-course meal feels as dated as the idea of only eating out on special occasions.
Dining out is the new after-work drink. Quick, shared, bites on a Wednesday or Thursday night are precursors to the weekend. Millenials have championed the tapas-style shared meal, diners overall are vastly more aware of farm ingredients; and social media drives and captures culinary trends with iPhones raised high to snap at food or cocktails ready to be consumed.
This shift has had a two-way effect: Dining out is more casual both for the consumer and for the growing number of restaurants offering fast casual concepts with counter or quick 'drop and go' service. But what does this mean for dining etiquette? Gentlemen no longer need to stand every time a female companion leaves the table, but the dawn of a new casual dining scene has spawned it's own new rules from honoring online reservations to dining with pets.
1. Dietary restrictions and substitutions
The sheer range of dietary restrictions these days mean eyebrows are rarely raised by requests for gluten-free pasta or exclusions of a detested veg. Whether it is health-based restriction or a personal choice, restaurants are keen to accommodate and most offer gluten-free alternatives or meat-free dishes. Still, dine out with a particularly high maintenance group and substitutions can wear kitchen patience thin.
Allergies to shellfish, nuts or wheat should always be treated seriously. Most restaurants are properly prepared to handle them, but diners must know their own comfort level for dining out either by perusing the menu ahead of time or choosing something familiar that will work. Ask with confidence if you need to know whether a dish contains headache-causing MSG or if a vegetable dish is truly vegan since many hide meat stock or use rennet-based cheese.
Substitutions in chef-composed dishes can be trickier. Busy kitchens often will substitute items on an a la carte menu but if you're looking for more than two changes perhaps the dish is not for you. Figure out if your evening out is about the company or a custom rearrangement of a plate to your specifications that you might be better off doing at home. When it comes to set tasting menus (many include vegetarian or gluten-alternatives), it's unreasonable to ask the chef to rework a carefully conceptualized plate just because you're on a butter-free diet this month.
2. No shows and late shows
Online reservation systems like Yelp, Resy and OpenTable have eliminated the hassle of calling for dinner reservations and the inconvenience of waiting for a confirmation call back. In fact it's so easy some plan every meal of a vacation with a few clicks. We can adjust numbers, arrival time (availability permitting) or cancel reservations from a phone. Sadly, the new easy has made us all the more lazy. Some hedge bets with multiple reservations for the same night without calling to cancel. It's a trend with a measurable impact in lost revenue and is particularly devastating for small eateries with just a few tables. Restaurants report as much as 10 percent of nightly reservations will be no shows or last minute cancellations.
To combat the problem, many restaurants in metropolitan areas require a credit card at the time of booking and charge a flat per-person fee for no-shows and cancellations within 24 hours. Online booking systems are adding a layer of accountability by tracking registered users. On Open Table, failure to show up to four or more bookings will have you flagged you as a serial reservation breaker and your account will be deactivated. As a matter of etiquette, this one couldn't be easier: If you're running late, call ahead, verify they can accommodate you, or simply adjust or cancel your reservation by text or online.
3. Communal tables
Together the rise of farm-to-table menus and casual service dining might be responsible for the ubiquitous exposed bricks and duct-pipes décor and large, beaten up communal tables, yet as a trend sharing space is surprisingly polarizing. Not everyone can wrap their heads around disciple-style dining on a date and some insulate themselves by padding either side with coats and bags. Others love it. Make no mistake: Those repurposed farmhouse tables are not an invitation to join your neighbors' party. It's common courtesy to smile or greet as you settle in but the reality is that the four-top that arrived together wants to dine together without worrying about the people next to them querying what's in their glass or on their plate.
4. Children for dinner
Nothing starts a row like declaring children should be seen and not heard in restaurants. The reality is that there are ample child- and family-friendly eateries out there with many more offering children's menus from chicken tenders to kid-sizes version of items on the main menu. Speaking as a mother of two, let's be honest here: Grizzly, tired children are no fun and no-one wants small children running amok during their date whether they are insanely cute or not. This is not the Mediterranean with late night dinners and hands-on whole village parenting.
Matt Baumgartner of June Farms in West Sand Lake (and The Olde English Pub, Bomber's Burritos and Wolffs Biergarten) provides clearer perspective. Despite designating Thursday night as family night at The Pony Barn, a strictly over-21 seasonal bar on his private farm, he still has to contend with annoyed parents who arrive unannounced with children in tow.
What to do? Baumgartner points out parents should take their cue from the restaurant's website. At June Farms the menu is mostly craft cocktails and there's no children's menu. If it's a fine dining restaurant and you must bring your children, dine as early as you possibly can and respect the fact that the couples dining at two-tops either had the foresight to book a sitter or don't have children. Your child's rendition of Taylor Swift's latest hit may be angelic for you and a sledgehammer to the head for them.
Finally, if things are getting beyond your control, this is the moment to deploy your iPhone/iPad/other electronic drug device or accept defeat and ask for the bill. We've all been there. People generally don't want to drink in an upscale cocktail bar with children spilling their pricey drinks. Unless they are sleeping, babies and bars don't mix.
5. Dogs
The recent change in legislation allowed restaurants, coffee shops and bars to be a lot more dog friendly. When the law was first proposed, Steve Barnes of the Times Union polled readers on his Table Hopping blog and found 48 percent supportive of a restaurant's right to choose. In practice it doesn't always work and, after almost a year, a second poll showed a decline in support with more reports of problem canine behavior. This past summer, Druthers Brewing Co. in Saratoga Springs had an incident involving a child and a dog that prompted them to reverse their "dogs welcome" policy. A month earlier, The Firehouse in Hague, NY, experienced a problem between two dogs on the patio that resulted in one dog receiving stitches. I recently met a woman who was bitten at a bar and another who hurried home when her own dog became aggressive towards a patron with a cane.
Presenting a happier perspective is dog-loving hotelier-restaurateur Ray Pirkle, owner of Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, who welcomes well-behaved dogs but notes their human owners must keep them off furniture and clear of the main walkways. Taking your dog out for your morning coffee or after-work wine is a wonderful idea as long as other dogs and patrons can feel as safe and comfortable as you.
6. Complaints
I frequently say dining out is a contract: Someone cooks and sells food and patrons agree to pay the set price for it. When meals, service or drinks go wrong it's fair to voice that concern to a manager who will (hopefully) have the power and wherewithal to resolve it. If a dish or drink isn't satisfactory, griping after you have consumed it isn't likely to get it removed from the bill. Likewise alerting noone and returning home to type a furious online review isn't indicative of the restaurant's ability or willingness to rectify the problem. Better to address it calmly and head on. If you can't get satisfaction that night, follow it up with a call the next day. If you're still getting nowhere, your experience might be informative on Yelp.
Then again, online reviewers might like this interesting perspective from Vic Christopher, co-owner of Peck's Arcade, the Lucas Confectionary and The Bradley. Christoper who tweeted that "3-star [Yelp] reviews sting the worst" tells me he would rather receive a 1 or 5 star rating because "we have become a binary society, [and] Yelp should respond accordingly." Love it or hate it, just don't ride the ambivalent "3" in between.
7. Tipping
It's remarkable how many people flounder when it comes to tipping. It depends whether you hold true to the belief that your tip should be tied to your service and satisfaction on a sliding scale from 15 to 20 per cent, or whether you view a 20 per cent tip as the intrinsic service cost of the meal. (Since the Danny Meyer/Amanda Cohen method of eliminating voluntary tipping and folding gratuity into the bill to share equitably among staff has yet to surface upstate, I'll hold off on that.)
Adding to the debate is whether tips should be pre- or post-tax. While standard thinking and the Emily Post Institute in Vermont agree it should be pre-tax (or double the 8 per cent NYS tax with a few extra dollars thrown in), this is no longer a given. In NYC, it's common to tip on the whole bill and the rise in POS receipts printed with gratuity guidelines for 15-, 18-, and 20-percent tips are often calculated on the after-tax total. A 2010 L.A. Times article quoted a credit card processor representative as saying, "calculating tips on an after-tax basis is pretty much an industry standard." You might want to check whether it's pre- or post-tax when a restaurant automatically adds 18- or 20-percent gratuity to a group bill. But bear in mind that quibbling over those dollars is only taking cash from the server.
Having worked many hospitality jobs (barista, bartender, silver service waitress), I'm all for generously tipping the full 20 percent post-tax. Tipped servers typically earn less than minimum wage and, if you're out for an expensive dinner, shorting competent wait staff is not going to revive your wallet or bring good karma. That being said, if your server is rude or service is dismal, a 15 percent tip will get your message across and you need not go back. Your waiter might, however, chase you down the street.


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Drinking in the shower is a pastime that much of the Lifehacker staff holds near and dear to their heart. The popular beverage of choice for such an activity? Beer. Also, coffee and maybe a fancy cocktail. Here's how you, too, can enjoy one of the greatest and most simple pleasures of your adult life.
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You might've heard of shower beers (not to be confused with beer showers, which could be equally as glorious). Before this conversation came up in our Lifehacker Slack channel, combining drinking and showering had never occurred to me. All I could think was, "Why?" Our resident shower beer expert, Beth Skwarecki, says:
It was perfect for after a late-evening roller derby practice, when you come home sweaty and exhausted. You need a hot shower and a cold beer, and you are an adult, so there is no reason why you can't have both at once. You just need to indulge and relax. Shower beer hits all the spots.
I can see that. A hot, relaxing shower is a nice mental pick-me-up, and when you combine that with a beverage that helps take the edge off a hard day, it's indulgent magic. Our own Editor-in-Chief Melissa Kirsch simply says, "I do not see any reason to take a shower if I can't have a cocktail while I'm doing it." Still others do it because it's efficient pre-gaming while you get ready to light up the town.
Then there's the matter of how. Again, I turned to Skwarecki.
My beer usually comes in bottles (I'm fancy like that). You open the bottle before heading into the shower, and just set it on the ledge of the tub, like where you would put your shampoo. Or maybe a soap dish could work, or a nearby windowsill.
A tall beer can might be a better option if you're particularly clumsy or want to keep glass out of the shower for safety reasons. If you prefer to pour your beverage into a separate container, Kirsch recommends a heavy-bottomed tumbler. A vacuum-sealed container like a HydroFlask could also work to help keep the temperature consistent. Meanwhile, senior staff writer Thorin Klosowski chimed in with, "Don't overcomplicate it. Crappy beer in a can. In the shower."
Other tips: Don't overlook the importance of the beer's temperature. Too long or too hot of a shower can turn the beer warm, and of course, don't actually let shower water mix with your drink. If you're not a fan of beer, Kirsch likes her showers with vodka soda and a bit of lime. Don't want anything alcoholic? Shower coffee and shower protein smoothies are also possibilities we discussed. Bonus: Blast your favourite song and pretend the beverage is a mic.
Whatever your preferred beverage, just know that the whole point here is to de-stress and enjoy being an adult.


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Updated pics of my guitar
She's a beaut. I'll be honest, when I opened the email yesterday and saw the pics, my heart skipped a beat and I started to get butterflies in my stomach. I can't wait. Should be at my doorstep in less than 2 weeks.
(I posted the 6 previous pics as well in case there were others that wanted to see them)
NOTE: They ended up using Cedar for the sides, which I was pretty psyched about (the original was going to be Mahogany) because of it's strength and ability to finish & blend w/ Koa (the top & back).
She had to be sent back unfortunately - 2 grounds came loose during shipping and I didn't trust anyone else to fix it. She should be here early next week. Bummer, but what can you do?
She is gorgeous though - it looks like she should be on a wall or in a museum. It really is a work of art. From what I did play of her, it was like a dream. It will take me a little bit to get used to, as any new guitar would, but it felt like I was meant to have it, that's for sure. Very light, as expected, and easy playability. The quality of it was pristine - they did a really nice job. I will post more pics (& hopefully audio) when she gets back. And the case they gave me for it effin' phenomonal, it looks like a coffin almost! I half expected to open it up and see a Tommy Gun inside or something - it seriously looks like something out of a mob movie. Thing is a friggin' beast I tell you. Rugged as all hell and custom made to fit the git.
Here are some pics I took that day:
Very nice pics, thanks, shake. Although it's not a major fix, it must be very frustrating to have to send it back almost straight away. Hope you get it back soon and an audio clip would be very welcome :)
Very nice Shakey, i love that double binding.... have i already said that? :lol:
Whaddup y'all! Long time no write - been busy w/ the band and a new job but hope to not be too much of a stranger. My bad. Hope everyone's been well and in good spirits. So we've posted some newer "live practice" clips on our myspace page (myspace.com/heavydime), so wanted to let you know. Gumbo (Phish) & Heroes (Bowie) are the new tracks w/ the new git. Let me know what you think if you want!
Unfortuantely....I am sending the git back. But not before they build me a new one and send it up. After bringing it to a local luthier here recommeneded to me by a couple of well respected guitar friends (very grateful for that) to address some concerns about the quality of construction, he confirmed what I had suspected which was that there were a lot of asthetic defects that a guitar costing this much money should not have. Needless to say, I contacted the original luthier to give him an option of either sending back my money (which I was then going to take and have this new found luthier - Andrew Olsen @ aoguitars.com, check his stuff it's incredible) or building me a new one & I'd hold onto this one until it was done. It's a shame really, because I am in LOVE with the tone and sound of this guitar, it's perfect. It's just there are too many flaws in too many areas (some very minor, some more than obvious) to accept. It's quite devestating and heartbreaking, I'll be honest, but what can I do? It's just I waited soooo long and spent sooo much and my expectations were sooo high....and then to be let down was just awful. I was sick about it for a week or two, and it still gives me a pit in my stomach, but have since come to terms with it, and the original luthier was very apologetic and sympathetic to my unhappiness and offered to do whatever it took to make me happy, so I'm going on and banking on that.
I guess I didn't realize it at first when I posted my initial reviews of it, but after a few days I started disecting it, and honestly became a little embarassed and taken advantage of about the issues since I had paid so much and got something that was less than what it should've been, which may explain one reason why I didn't post my concerns/issues for a while. :oops:
I wanted to get some of your opinions on this situation and what you might do or how you may handle it; it would mean a lot since so many of you have been so helpful in the past with me. Good/bad/ugly = all welcome. Come real. Some I talked to said send it back and get my money back asap because if he/they did injustice the first time around, who's to say the second will be any better. Others say give him a second chance to make it right because he was apologetic and (seemingly) sincere.
Much obliged for reading this and any suggestions/opinions that are garnished here.
Thanks!!! :wink:
Shake, really good to hear from you again, but what a saddening post :cry: I can honestly empathize with how you must feel. I can't really give you any keep/fix/refund advice because, at this level, we're not talking about issues that jump out a mile from a 17" monitor. It obviously looks good from here but, if you can, talk some more about what was wrong in the detail.
I genuinely think that your guitar is one of the best looking instruments ive seen in years, even the tailpiece matches the guitar, the curves are fantastic, the colour stunning, and have i said im in love with the double binding?
Saddened to hear about its construction, what exactly are the problems?
Put up a recording of Sympathy for the devil on your Myspace webpage.
I can see from a setlist you play it, would like to hear your version.
Yeah, Shakey, I echo the above sentiments. The photos made it look like an amazing guitar. Where did it go wrong?
You guys got emails? I can show you what I am talking about in a mass email. My new luthier (Andrew) took a number of pics for me to address all the concerns since his camera was far superior to mine.
Lee, I can see what we can do about a Sympathy, though honestly, I've never thought we covered it all that well. It's quite a lot different than the original as well, but we'll see.
Could you copy me in cos it looks gorgeous to me...be interesting to see what we're missing
No prob guys, if you want to, PM me email address & I can either email the pics or put you on a mass list to view them in photobucket or something. Appreciate the help, thanks.


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Mar 31 2011
We did have a 6 year old, but this 7 year old has taken her place
This dollhouse was built by James' grandfather. It's been waiting in a closet for this girl to be old enough to appreciate it.
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Mar 31 2011
This dollhouse was built by James' grandfather. It's been waiting in a closet for this girl to be old enough to appreciate it.
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Jan 18 2011
It occurred to me that a lot of the time I struggle to do all the things I WANT to do because I don't think I have enough TIME.
I don't blog as much as I want to — not enough time.
I don't create NEW jewelry as much as I want to – not enough time.
I don't stop and play with my kids as much as I
want to should – not enough time!
I know this is really all bullshit. I have plenty of time if I would just DO IT ALREADY. It's this mindset of — but I work full time, but I have a husband and 2 kids, but I need to clean the kitchen, but I really want to watch old episodes of Doctor Who while I sit here and make copies of jewelry I've already made — it really is bullshit. Just clutter in my head that I need to clear out to make room to DO IT ALREADY.
So this is a new years resolution. There's lots I can do — even if I don't have hours of time at my disposal. If I have 10 minutes – I can jot my thoughts right here in this blog. I can doodle in my sketchbook. I can grab a nerf gun and/or barbie doll and fire away/braid away.
Here's to getting past all the stuff I need to do to the stuff I WANT to do — 10 minutes at a time.
And that's 10 minutes. I'm off to my first enameling class of the term now! Can't wait!
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Dec 30 2010
This morning I created a monster.
Well, 2 monsters, really.
Every morning (unless we're on the ball and up and rarin' to go — yeah, not usually happening!) when I hear a kid stirring, I give our family whistle, and wait to see if a little blur comes running into our room. After a few whistles, we usually have 2 little hot water bottles climb into bed with us for a little morning snuggle.
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Aug 27 2010
My kids are pretty good readers, in that they enjoy sitting down and reading, you know, when they have to. Or when Mommy hid the Legos and Barbies. OK, I don't do that — those legos are very small and difficult to pick up, you know, and when I pick up Barbie, I am overpowered by the need to style her hair.
So no, seriously, they do enjoy books and have always enjoyed books. Jocelyn has taken to reading in a scary way this past kindergarten year, and many the time James and I have looked at each other with eyes wide and said, "Did she really just read 'Transcendentalism?'" I know you're not supposed to compare your children, but dude! She is *way* better at reading at this age than Ethan was at this age!
Reading has been a little trickier for Ethan, mostly because he prefers to look at the first letter of a word and then take a while guess if he doesn't know it, rather than, you know, that pesky sounding it out and all. This however, hasn't dampened his love of reading at all, and this past 2nd grade year when the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movie came out and the craze swept the elementary school, he read through all three books within, and I swear I'm not making this up, 15 minutes.* There just may have been a few words in there that he took wild stabs at, and when asked, he has no idea of the names of the characters — this is due, I'm sure, to just not having heard them said out loud.** Don't worry. He can tell you word for word the fart joke told by said character.
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Aug 08 2010
We've always been big fans of legos in this house, so after attending the last 2 years as the "public", we decided to do the whole registration, as exhibitors, for this year's BrickFair 2010. It has been awesome!
This year, they moved from the Tyson's Sheraton, to the Chantilly Expo Center, a move I thought was a little dubious, as which would you prefer to hang out in? A lovely hotel, or a concrete warehouse? However, it was always totally jam packed at the Sheraton during public hours, so the expo center was definitely the best move.
Public hours are on Saturday and Sunday from 11-4. the public pays $10, enters, looks at all the awesome displays, watches a few Brick Films, builds their own at the Stay and Play, maybe take the little ones for a bounce on the moon bounce, watches the Mindstorms competition, maybe a little Bingo for Lego prizes. All very awesome.
So what do you get if you go the full registration route? Well, first, you pay about $50, instead of $10, and there are no discounted registrations. If you are over 6, you register, and if you're under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult, who must also register.
But oh the awesomeness you get as a full registrant!!
First of all, you don't just walk through and look at everyone's creations. You get to bring your own MOC — "My Own Creation". Ethan registered his "Pokeball Factory" and a very awesomesauce "Missile Launcher". Next year, we'll have to see about ALL of us bringing MOCs!
Here are some of the seminars: Historic Architechture, Teaching Math with The Brick, Landscaping, Lights! Camera! Lego!, Arduino Processor, Bloggers' Roundtable, and more.
You get to participate in The Running of the Bulls, which is a Lego Store sale – after the store closes, they reopen and sell damaged boxes (barely noticeable damage!) to Brickees for a significant discount. SIGNIFICANT!
There are lots of awesome games – Bingo (the registrants only bingo has the big lego prizes, unlike the mini bingo that the public is allowed to play), Minotaurus Tournament, Combo Build, Speed Build, & Dirty Buildster. After 9pm on Saturday night, they kick out any kids and have BYOB time, with a LEGO Hold'em Tournament, Dirter Brickster, and of course, the Drunk Speed-Build.
There is a charity auction, and a yard sale — where folks put out the stuff they want to unload, and the lego market is open! I saw some vintage legos, still in the box, from the 70s. It was incredible!! there is also opening and closing ceremonies, and awards given for the best MOCs from each category — which registrants get to vote for, and enter, of course!
James went to the Running of the Bulls while I went home with the kids, and the next night, he went home with the kids and I stayed to play Hold'em. (I totally won, came heads up with another guy who lives not even a mile from me, that it turns out I'd met at some other poker events in the area.) James and the kids should have stayed long, because Ethan would have rocked the house with the Dirty buildster (each entrant is given a cup of assorted legos and makes the best creation they can). I was walking around oohing and ahhing as the Dirty Buildsters were creating, when I got tapped to be the co-judge! It was very tough, as they were all so awesome, but the other judge and I didn't pull each other's hair too much to decide on the winners.
It has been just incredibly awesome. My only sadness is I keep thinking, "Next year, we need to do that." or "Next year, we're definitely doing THIS!" But alas, next year, we will not be in the DC metro area anymore — we'll be moving to Denver next summer. Maybe we'll come back for a vacation for BrickFair 2011 — We'll definitely be making plans for some of the other lego festivals going on around the country (sadly, none in Denver).
If you like Legos, and want to feel what's it's like to dock with the Mother Ship and meet more of "your kind of people" — I can't recommend registering as a full exhibitor at the BrickFair any more — it is just awesome – awesome folks, awesome MOCS, awesome fun.
I will post some pictures this week of some of the awesome MOCs on display!
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Feb 17 2010
I thought about writing about all this snow, but I'm so sick of the subject, I am not even going to think about it! I will just say that my kids have now been out of school since Thursday, Feb 4th. THE FOURTH. IT IS NOW THE SEVENTEENTH.
School is on tomorrow, but on a 2 hour delayed start all the rest of this week. It absolutely boggles the mind. Along with the fact that Target is/has been selling SWIMSUITS since January 1st.
I HAD TO ORDER SNOW SHOVELS OVER THE INTERNET. So many chain stores missed the opportunity to make a killing by getting more winter stuff in stock, but no. They insist on putting out spring fertilizer instead. Thank god for local hardware stores (I love my True Value!)
Anyway, on to happier subjects!
I really enjoy the Olympics, but it seems like I just never get to sit down and watch them the last 2-4 years. They make me somewhat nostalgic, because I remember watching as a kid, seeing Mary Lou Retton get that 10 — what a ride! And also, my husband James and I first met 1996, and he came down to Atlanta where I was living at the time the summer of the 1996 Olympics. I remember it as such a heady time of new twitterpated love, my first experience truly away from home as an adult, and to top it all off, Olympic fever in the city — it was an exciting time!
So I was determined to get some Olympics in and when Ethan asked, upon arriving at home this evening, if he and Jocelyn coudl watch some TV, I immediately replied, "YES!" with such vehemence, that he instantly knew something was up! I flipped on some Tivoed figure skating/skiing, and let it run as I got some dinner ready.
The Olympics are pretty exciting on their own, but seeing through my kids eyes made it even more awesome!
here's pretty much how it went all night:
from them:
(I was right there, by the way!)
Jocelyn was especially taken with the figure skating, as I knew she would be. She instantly starting dancing around the room and talking about how SHE could be in the Olympics when SHE was grown up. I tried to tell her that some of these athletes started training and practicing at HER age, and she instantly took it up.
"Mom! I'm going to do it! I'll practice every day after school, see? Like this!" (Jump. Soar. Run. Twist. All in my living room.)
"Mom, I am going to need a dress like that when I'm grown up. Can you sew me one? How about Grandma? Can she sew me one? Look mom, the skirt only comes down to here. Are you sure we could find one when I'm big?"
Ethan wasn't planning and plotting his Olympic wins, but he was still extremely impressed. He hasn't been tainted by male machismo and thought the figure skating was just as impressive as Jocelyn did, and the vice versa – Jocelyn thought the mogal ski runs & jumps was spectacular as well.
At one point, at their outbursts and gasps at these seemingly death defying feats, I replied with a mild, "Yes, I know, it's neat, isn't it."
Ethan instantly corrected me: "MOM. IT IS NOT NEAT. IT IS…. A W E S O M E !!!!"
I'm glad I'm not the only one in this house not to have Olympic fever!
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Aug 14 2009
I entered 3 pieces of jewelry into the Prince William county fair this year. I've never entered anything before — in fact, I've never actually been to the fair. I always seem to remember to go looking for information AFTER it's over! I have many fond memories of the Snohomish County Fair in Washington when I was a teen, and so I'm glad I finally got it together to get to the fair this year!
So yes, when I went looking for information, I realized that it wasn't too late to enter some exhibits! So I did!
I entered my "Luscious" necklace, currently on sale at Artfire:
My copper romanov bracelet with swarovski crystals:
And also, a new pair of earrings I can't show you! Because they are being blindly judged in a "big and gaudy" earring challenge for a Yahoo jewelry group I'm on.
My necklace won second place. I am super tickled. I'm trying not to be disappointed about the earrings, because I just ADORE them, but oh well. It's been fun — a little thrilling! and I am very happy to have my necklace win a ribbon.
– amy
Jul 26 2009
We are back from vacation. It was wonderful. My brother is now married. We partied hard with my side of the family. And then we drove from southern Oregon up to Portland, which is right on the border with Washington state. We saw a bit more family, as my aunt is in Vancouver, WA, but mostly, the rest of the trip was our own little family vacation. James and I both got to do our own geeky things – his were comic book shops and beer — LOTS OF BEER. Mine was bead & craft & fabric stores — LOTS OF BEADS AND FABRIC. It's a good thing we don't live there or Fabric Depot, The Bead Source, and Umawajirasanakanukiwa alone would bankrupt us.
I REALLY didn't worry about food while we were there. And so it was no surprise when I was up 5 pounds at weight watchers today. But one thing vacation has done for me, is it has given me lots of MOTIVATION! I am buckling down for an awesome week to get back to where I was. I usually buy breakfast AND lunch, mostly because of lack of preparation, so this week I am going to try to get everything ready to go before hand.
I also am feeling all gung-ho about getting this house clean and decluttered! Our problem is when we clean up we shuttle crap from one surface to another, and so it gets messy again easily. Time to get RID of all the crap, find permanent homes for everything we own, and keep it clean! This will be a long-term project, but as I said, GUNG-HO!
I've also kind of been hunting for a new purse for the last few months. I even bought one at JC Penney's and tried it out at home before I decided it really just wasn't me. So after buying a big pile of gorgeous fabric in Portland (Fabric Depot is awesome) I think I need to clear off my sewing table in the next month or so and make me a new purse.
I took some rings with me on vacation, but didn't really do much with them. It was a nice jewelry vacation, really. And I bought a lot of beads while I was there. I tried to envision what I would do with each bead before I bought them, so I am now FULL of ideas.
One reason why I gravitate to chain maille is that there is a pattern to follow and even with no modifications at all, it looks incredible. Sometimes I sit with beads and get the beader's equivalent of writer's block. So many different combinations possible! Too stiffling! What if I get it wrong! So being full of ideas is a lovely feeling. On the flip side though, doing ONLY chain maille is stifling too. Some pieces are VERY time consuming, and also it puts all the pieces (except earrings!) in my shop at a fairly high price point.
I want to jump-start all these visions and quell the beader's block before it begins, so I thought I would do a little challenge for myself. A piece of jewelry a day for a week. This will also help me build up some inventory, which I need, and help build in a better variety of price points on pieces in my shop. I have lots of ideas for earrings, which will make it a fun and easy challenge, not to mention if it will probably get me to actually FINISH a few of the things that are 3/4 of the way to complete! If any jewelry designers out there want to join me, please comment, I'd be just tickled!
I'm also working on another challenge, though this one is not self imposed. I am a member of a wire wrapping group on yahoo, and right now there is a "Big & Gaudy" Earring challenge. The only criteria is that they should be at LEAST 2 inches long. I am having a blast sketching out different possibilities, but the deadline has started to loom, so it's time to stop sketching and start MAKING! I'll show those off when the deadline comes as well.
I'm telling you, all this motivation feels AWESOME!
That's it for now — so nice to be home — so nice to be filled with ENERGY! Hopefully it'll last!
-amy wonders where the hell 'gung-ho' came from. let's blame canada.
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Jul 19 2009
Jul 02 2009
This is a bitch session, so let's just go at it, shall we? Basically, we are bleeding money around the Sanders-Pancoast household. Gushing. Dare I say soon to be HEMMORAGHING.
My insurance doesn't cover this orthotic. It is not cheap.
Damn insurance.
So, obviously, it's still under warranty, it only has 55k miles on it and is only 3 years old. Subaru to the rescue, right?
So then we had it towed to Subaru, who are now saying scary things like, "we must have all maintenance records/this air filter looks like it has never been changed" in order to determine if they will cover it under warranty.
First of all, we bought it used, so we don't even have all the records, and second of all, James has done some oil changes himself. They could feasible put up a major stink.
If they do not cover it under warrantee, an engine rebuild could run around 3 mortgage payments. Oh, and if the turbo is shot as well, that's another month's worth of daycare right there.
Also? That first tow? To our shop? Turns out, we only had roadside assistance for MY car, but not for HIS car. So that was some $$$ right there. (I immediately remedied that situation, so the next tow was partially covered and much less painful.)
So… Last night, all of this was kind of weighing on James and I. The car stuff especially. If it weren't for some good friends loaning us the use of their 3rd car, we'd be totally screwed, transportation wise. And if we have to pay for an engine rebuild ourselves? Makes you want to cry.
"Kids," we called out, "how do you feel about going out and getting a job?"
They weren't too ecstatic about the idea. We let them know college might not be in the cards after mommy and daddy paid for all this crap.
After moaning a lot and uncurling myself up from the fetal position, I remembered Heather, from dooce.com, when she and Jon had to face the massive bill for replacing their entire sewer line. She concocted, and I quote, the Oh My God Our Plumbing's Fucked Cookie.
Well, last night, I concocted the Oh My God Our Car (Might Be) Fucked Cocktail.
First, some ice in a very very big glass. Big. Very big. Let's go skimpy on the ice, shall we?
Then some vodka.
That doesn't look like enough. MORE VODKA.
OK. That should make my liver stand up and take notice. Now a little kahlua.
And finally, we top it off with milk.
Hmm. It needs something. Something spectacular. I mean, this is a spectacular amount of money we're hemmoraghing around here.
Ahh, much better. Hot pink BENDY STRAW!!
And there it is. The "We Might Be Fucked" cocktail.
If it turns out, we're not fucked? I'll make a "Yay, We're Not Fucked!" version.
-amy, who just KNOWS her sister is going to read this and cringe every time she sees the f word. Sorry, Ellen.
-amy isn't even going to THINK about the possibility of her dad reading this. The one who's worst curse is, "Oh, SCRUD."


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Instead of chaos, it appears clarity will be king as the coaching carousel spins its way into the final full Saturday of the college football season.
First reported by Ross Dellenger of the Baton Rouge Advocate and subsequently confirmed by ESPN.com's Brett McMurphy, LSU is set to name Ed Orgeron as its next permanent head football coach. The Louisiana native had been tapped as the Tigers' interim head coach following the firing of Les Miles in September, and his players had publicly stumped for him to remain following the Thanksgiving win over Texas A&M.
It's expected Orgeron will be officially introduced at a 1 p.m. ET press conference.
BREAKING: Ed Orgeron has agreed to be #LSU's new football coach, multiple sources tell The Advocate.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2016
BREAKING: Coach O to be named @LSUfootball head coach today at 1p ET press conference.
1st reported @RossDellenger, confirmed @McMurphyESPN pic.twitter.com/Dqx4sjamH1
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) November 26, 2016
Orgeron was in his second season as LSU's defensive line coach prior to taking over for Miles. This will be his second job as a full-time FBS head coach. In three seasons at Ole Miss (2005-07), Orgeron went 10-25. As an interim head coach, including a stint at USC, Orgeron went 11-4.
Earlier in the week, after reportedly being rebuffed by Florida State's Jimbo Fisher, it was reported that LSU had zeroed in on Tom Herman as its next head coach. However, it's believed that Texas, which is expected to fire Charlie Strong today, has the inside track to land the Houston coach.


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Last night, we celebrated Jordan's Bachelorette Party! Don't worry- this post won't be filled with weird gentalia shaped straws or strippers- just good clean fun. (Let the record show- I did suggest a pole dancing class….no one else liked that idea. Haha.)
We started the night at Oregano's and went BIG- pasta, pizookie, and pictures!
It was fun to meet some of Jordan's friends that I didn't know. If you don't know Jordan, she's amazing, smart and hilarious. Naturally, she attracts the same type of friends!
After dinner, we headed to ASU to play sardines.
I may or may not have cheated and hacked into my sisters Find My phone… YOLO- NO REGRETS! Hahah we happened upon the Filipino Student Association party, people looking for "Miller Ave," and assorted other weirdos. It was really fun- I left before the end because I am an old lady who needs her sleep! Hahah
This event just made me more excited for Jordan and Kurtis's big day. They are both just such special people and I know they are going to be even better together. I love the way they love each other and the people around them. I love that they are both creative and both are actually challenging to play trivia with. (I'm also selfishly excited to see all sorts of friends from out of town!)
So there you have it- my wild and crazy Saturday night!