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We are having professional pictures taken next week, but I couldn't help but attempt to take some cute ones of my own yesterday morning. I'm far from a pro, but it sure was fun!She is changing so much every single day. I just can't believe it. I take so many pics each day just so I can remember this time.
|Ellie's first bow! We LOVE bows!
A student in my class and her family got us a bag full of hair accessories.
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Below Some of Renee's Interview With InStyle Magazine:
On being a happy person: "I'm fortunate. I think I was born happy. If I have a bad moment, it doesn't take me long to switch the gear back. I say, 'That sucked,' and move on. There's a lot I want to do. I want to be better at things. I want to know more; I want to understand more. I want to figure out what it is I'm supposed to do. I'm on the road, but I know it's not the whole road."
On being Fulfilled: "I'm not about "If only"", she says of her life. "I know the reality of things and there's always good there. There's no yearning with me. There's intention."
On acting and liking her job: "I like the struggle of my work," she continues. "I like that it's ridiculous and that it matters to me for reasons I can't verbalise eloquently. I like it when you're shooting in 47 degrees below zero and everybody looks the same and it's hilarious and we're getting done what we'd hope to do that day."
On being conscientious: "I care about what the path I tread looks like. That matters to me – not how other people perceive me. I don't want to be cruel or belittle people. That's not part of my constitution and I'm very glad that it isn't." Source

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The Family Support Team provides support to families/whānau with children with delayed or disordered development who attend the Champion Centre. In keeping with Champion Centre philosophy, the Family Support Team aims to promote the wellbeing of children and their families/whānau. All members of the Family Support Team hold qualifications in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology. Social Workers are all qualified to a minimum of Level 6 within the NZQA Framework. Registration with the Social Work Registration Board is desirable. The Psychologists hold postgraduate degrees and are registered with the Psychology Board.
Members of the Family Support Team work directly with families/whānau to:
The Family Support Team directly supports the work of the Early Intervention teams by:
The Champion Centre, including the Family Support Team, is working to promote the needs of Maori whānau in early intervention for children with developmental delay. One member of the Family Support Team is employed as a Kaiwhakapuawai with a brief of responsiveness to Maori.


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Rome tourism · Planning aid · Current tips & information
Welcome to Tourist in Rome, your travel guide online for your trip to the Eternal City of Rome.
For short breaks you'll find suggestions in the Three Days in Rome toolbox. All suggestions are for a half day, sorted by morning in Rome and afternoon in Rome, and can be easily combined. I'll also explain the specifics of certain days of the week, such as Wednesday with the papal audience and Sunday. With this toolbox, you can put together your own holiday program to suit your liking.
Experience the diversity of Rome away from traffic and troubled tourist routes with Tourist in Rome. You can even find quiet corners and places for quiet moments in the center.
In addition you'll find some suggestions in the description of the city center as well as with the topics city walks, jogging and cycling.
In Rome are four Papal Basilicas, not only St. Peter's, but other three. There is an itinery called The seven churches pilgrimage, which is a centuries-old tradition. It includes the four papal basilicas as well as three other churches.
A description of a part of the pilgrimage you'll find in the section Three Days in Rome at Half day in Rome – Papal Basilicas & Catacombs.
Tourist in Rome · Practical information
At Tourist in Rome you'll find a lot of practical information. Metro tickets, marriage in Rome, Rome with children and the first aid in Rome are just a few topics.
The practical tips also tell you the do's and don'ts in Rome and, of course, the topic pickpockets.
Tourist in Rome · Rome best time to travel
In general, the best travel time for Rome depends on your own interests. Museums are better visited in winter, spring and fall are suitable for all outdoor activities and on hot summer days Rome is rather quiet during the day and you can enjoy the summer day in the parks or by the sea. It does not come alive until the evening in Rome.
A quick look at the holiday calendar gives a first overview of what is going on in Rome and also which public events with Pope Francis are on schedule.
At the item Seasons I keep interesting events in Rome up to date and give tips on what to do, which trips are suitable and what are the seasonal specialties.
Tourist in Rome · Q&A
I'm always excited about questions. The answers will help not only you, but also others. You can get a good overview of what has already been answered on Tourist in Rome with the search function at the top right of the page.
It's best to write your questions in the comment section and I'll try to answer as soon as possible.
Tourist in Rome has also on Facebook page. Have a look on the Tourist in Rome page and join the group. You are welcome to share your experiences and post your photos there.


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Finestra Gallery New Website
Welcome to our new website for Finestra Gallery, we have lots of new features and loads of new items both here and in the gallery. There are new paintings by nationally renown artists Rozanne Bell, Ken Hammond and Veronika Benoni alongside local artists such as Libby Edmondson and Frances Winder who both produce lively colourful contemporary paintings of the South Lakes area. Many of our local artists including Libby and Frances also have a range of prints to complement their original paintings. The gallery also has a large display of popular jewellery and pottery items, some by local makers. Bronze and ceramic animal sculptures are also a feature of the gallery, we also have a large collection of greeting cards many of which feature paintings and prints by the country's most excellent artists.


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Brad Halford has warned rival Shane Graham that he has the power to end their upcoming battle with just one punch, when the pair collide for the vacant Queensbury English Light Welterweight title in the main event on October 26th.
Thirty three year old Halford will face Graham later this month in the biggest fight of his boxing career when the pair meet for the coveted English title at the Effingham Park Hotel in West Sussex, and after flooring all four of his previous victims during his time in the competition, Halford will enter the contest as the favourite after already capturing the league's Southern Area title in only is third outing.
Since entering the league, Halford has appeared several times on British Eurosport with his knockout displays, and has already set his sights on securing a shot at the British title if he can take care of business on the 26th. Talking ahead of the showdown, Halford admits it will not be an easy fight after seeing Graham in action previously in the league, but believes he's got what it takes to lift his second title.
"I've seen Shane box once before, and although I don't know that much about him, he looks strong and powerful so I'm going to have my hands full on the night, commented Halford.
"Since joining the shows ranks I've floored every opponent I've fought, and in my last Southern Area title defence I stopped Jon Martin in the first round and he'd previously gone the distance with big punchers up at Light Middleweight, so I know the power is there"
"Training has been going really well for this fight and I've been concentrating on getting in as much sparring as possible, so whether this turns out to be a boxing match or a war, I'll be more than ready to face whatever Shane brings on the night"
Halfords title challenge against Graham will top the bill on the stacked fourteen bout line up taking place at the Effingham Park Hotel near Crawley in West Sussex, and to check out the full line for the show click HERE
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The American Educational Research Association (AERA), a nationwide analysis society, strives to advance data about schooling, to encourage scholarly inquiry associated to schooling, and to promote the use of research to improve schooling and serve the general public good. They will have to spend less on common" education programs and will likely be unlikely to assist all students successfully put together for school or careers. Though Filipinos are known to be competitive within the worldwide neighborhood, our present education system hinders us in becoming extra competitive amongst different international locations. And two board members—Monica Garcia and Ref Rodriguez—said they assist giving parents choices that embrace charters as well as robust applications in district-run schools. Separate educational amenities are inherently unequal" (The Learning Network, 2012).
A growing number of states are passing legal guidelines that permit taxpayer-supported scholarship funds, but they've been twisted to profit non-public schools on the expense of the neediest children. As of September 2010 over 58,000 teachers and different education workers have misplaced their jobs due to quick fall in the budget (Delaney 2010).
A bond was proposed by the sic-but I assume it was proposed by the school board and voted down, with support of the black community, that would have rehabilitated the college while rising the grades taught, effectively expanding segregation underneath the guise of aiding the school. Still, I think that the foundation problem, and one that should be solved for any real education reform, is the home life.
Despite objections from many individuals and the truth that the Board has mentioned that equity is a said goal, the rule and backbone handed after some shenanigans revealed within the following video. For instance, the group recently joined a lawsuit in New York alleging that instructor job protections imply some students obtain an inferior education. That just isn't the one problem we've incurred with Miami-Jacobs Career College in Dayton, Ohio.
Further down the road, enrollment in postsecondary teaching programs is predicted to increase at an annual fee of 12{66cfd6b8fd2379bf94b6ede33c45465b3b42273a4224d970eea3a5599e9736af} by 2018 which can lead to a larger group of applicants competing for a restricted pool of financing choices (Editorial Board; Fathi & Wilson). Under board guidelines, a decision first is introduced for public evaluation, then voted on at a later assembly, typically the next one. How about we ask our admins to show one class a 12 months to maintain them grounded in what education ought to be like.


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Happy the man,and happy he alone,
He,who can call today his own;
He who,secure within,can say,
Tomorrow do thy worst,for I have lived today.
London has been unusually sunny over the last one week. What a welcome relief from the depressing cloud-shrouded skies we are so used to.
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Pet Friendly Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond and the Clyde Sea Lochs are great locations for you to explore with your dog as they are rich in numerous forests, woodland, hills, trails and pathways to explore and of course, loch-side, beach and coastline too.
Dog owners and their dogs can enjoy a variety of Scotland's countryside, from the beaches to the hills, forests to the fields. When you're discovering the beauty of Scotland with your dog make sure and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code - you can find advice and top tips on access rights and responsibilities.
Several Love Loch Lomond accommodation providers are pet-friendly and welcome dogs and some accept smaller animals.
We are currently compiling a new list of pet-friendly accommodation providers. Please check back with us for details.
In the meantime find more information on pet friendly holidays and travel in Scotland from the Visit Scotland Pet Friendly Scotland Guide.


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Mid-Missouri Woman Teaches Coupon Class
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Columbia - A mid-Missouri woman will teach a crash course about how to use coupons Thursday in Columbia. At 6:30pm at the Pizza Hut on Clark Lane, Michelle Waggoner will provide the basics on where to find coupons, how to organize them, and put them to use in the most efficient way. Waggoner claims to save at least 50 percent monthly on groceries by using coupons.
Waggoner is the founder of thecoupongirlz.com. It's a blog dedicated to saving money. The blog offers shopping advice, countless coupons, and strategies for saving. For example, Waggoner said stacking multiple coupons on a single purchase can keep more money in your pocket.
The site also acts as a forum for coupon connoiseurs. Folks can brag on the deals they find and post questions for each other. One user commented on the blog saying she bought $120 worth of groceries for about $67 using coupons.
According to the blog, this isn't the first time Waggoner shared her shopping secrets. She says she held classes in Fulton and Jefferson City as well.
Thursday's class costs ten dollars per person, but Waggoner will give a three dollar discount to anyone who brings a friend.


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Today I experienced one of the great benefits of GTD: It is a wonderful cure for panic. A major project I am running ran into heavy weather yesterday and after a day of firefighting and chasing down resources I found myself at the close of play with a whole stack of issues and a panicy feeling that I was just spinning my wheels... Read more...
Softly, softly catchee monkey
I was reading an article on Matt's Idea Blog about the pitfalls of trying a "Big Bang" approach to learning GTD.
I work in a large organisation here in the Netherlands and have never succeeded in getting someone to "go GTD" in one fell swoop. Dutch people are culturally often cautious pragmatists and most people do not feel the need for an "Xtreme Life makeover".
They are interested in refining their performance and reducing their stress, so I often start out by sorting out their e-mail and straightening up their action lists. Then I make an appointment to go back and "hold the line" for them while they do a weekly review. In between I drip-feed them useful ideas and tidbits to them to keep them on track. It is not revolutionary, but it works and generally sticks, once I get them moving! GTD is life changing, but it is also pretty handy as a collection of tools.
If you are more a drip-feeder than a red-blooded revolutionary here is my tip for the week:
Go through your action list this week and check if everything you see is really attractive and do-able: if something repels you then it is either horrible (cleaning out the green "vegetable" dustbin is my unfavourite) or it is a project you have not thought through. You need to break it down until it is a hard, sharp "Next Action" that you are eager to cross off your list! For an example of that process you can look at this post from my own coaching practice.
Two minutes of lightness
My first contact with GTD was reading the "Two Minute Exercise" in a coaching document I found. I did it and felt instantly lighter and easier in my mind, rather like the things they promise you on late-night telelvision but at no charge. The file credited David Allen and Getting Things Done so I went to www.davidco.com and never looked back. At the risk of sounding like late-night television: take two minutes and try it! Read more...
The Martial Art of work...
David Allen always describes Getting Things Done as highly organised common sense, which rings true for me. I often hear from people that they recognise parts of GTD as things they already, partially do. He also describes it as the "martial art of work" which tells you straight away why it is worth learning and practicing: anyone can throw a punch, but the practice, discipline and precision of a Karateka make the same basic movement enormously more powerful.
Getting things Started!
This is my own story of learning, using and teaching the GTD method. GTD has been a lifesaver for me and like many other "saved" people I have a powerful missionary urge to share the goodness: partially because of the pure joy of being on top of things and partly because I get a thrill out of teaching stuff. This blog will be about the things I learn every day about applying GTD: my pratfalls and pitfalls and my experience of teaching and coaching others.
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Coming across people with similar dating interests can be difficult, even for those living in large metropolitan centers. What's more, owing to a lack of opportunities to date someone who would fit the notion one's ideal partner, most contemporary singles turn to app-facilitated dating – a practice which has gained a large audience in Korea, as well as in other Asian countries.
Koreanx, the new app that was recently released for iOS devices, aims to bring Korean singles in touch with one another – but also with other fellow eligible bachelors hailing from other parts of Asia, such as Japan, the Philippines, China, Thailand, Singapore, and many other Asian countries.
"The Korean dating scene is heavily reliant on the use of technology. Koreans spent a lot of time on their devices, and meeting new people online only comes natural to them" said Mr. Donnie, Koreanx's media representative.
He continued, "While developing the Koreanx app, we stuck to the principles of what is called "Korean Love" – a unique type of exotic relationship built between people from different countries, and who belong in diverse age groups; come from divergent backgrounds and, often, share little common interests. So far, Koreanx app community members have included doctors; lawyers; busy professionals; benefactors; beautiful, intelligent and classy college students; nurses; aspiring actresses, and models. Despite these lifestyle and character discrepancies, it can't be denied that the relationships fostered between them are fueled by a rare kind of chemistry, which creates unparalleled sensations and powerful feelings."
Focusing on more than just the casual dating aspect, Koreanx app users can meet new friends, or, even better, a partner in marriage and life. To date, Korean-dating minded singles active in the Koreanx community come from four continents – Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America – and from countries such as Australia, the USA, the UK and Canada.
The Koreanx app is available for download on the App Store, while its Android version will soon be released on the Google Play Store, too.
To learn more about Koreanx, please visit: https://www.koreanxapp.com/
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I graduated from the Edinburgh College Of Art in 2011 with a BA(hons) degree in painting, prior to this, I graduated from the Reid Kerr College in Paisley with an HNC in Environmental Fine Art.
The week after my graduation, I applied for and accepted a job in customer service. On the Monday I was meant to begin my first shift, I phoned up and quit. I had a studio, and creating art and making no money, seemed a better option than not creating art and making just a little money.
My artwork is simply an alternative exploration of the world, and I dedicate my entire life to it. I struggle with humanity, my existence is a confusion, and Art is a coping mechanism.
Art is escapism, and escapism is inescapable.
The only thing we know for sure is that we die in the end, so I'll probably spend the time between now and then, painting.


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Agriculture & Agribusiness
Agriculture is the backbone of most African economies. As the continent's largest economic sector, agriculture accounts for 15 percent of GDP. While much attention has been given to developing agriculture across Africa, the continent still faces significant challenges in improving agricultural value chain efficiency, growing livelihoods and enhancing nutrition. Preventing crop losses before reaching end consumers is a major issue impacting African smallholder farmers and agribusinesses. Since 2014, IGD has partnered with the Rockefeller Foundation on its Yieldwise initiative to reduce Post Harvest Loss (PHL) by integrating Africa's private sector into RF's priority value chains to create sustainable market-led, well-functioning value chains that reduce food loss and improve smallholder livelihoods. IGD's participation targeted four value chains in three countries: tomato and cassava in Nigeria, mangoes in Kenya, and maize in Tanzania.
Key Activities to Improve Agriculture and Enhance Nutrition
Market-led, Value Chain-specific Platforms: IGD works across different value chains in distinct markets preparing multiple landscape mappings of different private sector value chains actors, facilitating convenings to build business relationships, and address common challenges to improve value chain efficiency. By connecting smallholder farmers to growing markets, often created by small- and medium enterprises (SMEs), IGD seeks to improve livelihoods of those operating along the value chain.
SME Finance: Small- and Medium- Enterprises (SMEs) are the engines of growth in most African economies. Yet, most African SMEs experience tremendous difficulties in obtaining access to financing. IGD Advisory's activities to improve SME access to finance fall under four overarching categories: Map, Connect, Grow, and Advocate.
Impact Measurement: To assist the African private sector in creating more inclusive and sustainable outcomes, IGD has engaged in providing impact assessments for companies and partner organizations.


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Regenerative Medicine Regenerates Earlier Dreams and Goals, Too
Each year you gain another year of wisdom but on the other hand, you may be losing ground with your body. You feel older and your joints aren't as flexible as they once were. You move slower and your reaction times are not as fast simply because you know if you moved fast, you would hurt something!
You may wonder where your life is headed. How much decrease in quality of life will you experience before an answer shows up?
Doctors Agree That Something Better Than Before is Here Now
Compassionate medical doctors feel your emotional pain, too – and have seen that the old ways of treating their patients via surgery, medications and physical therapy simply are not good enough anymore. They want to and finally can do something that has not previously been available – harness the power of your body to heal itself by giving it a boost with one of medicine's finest advancements ever – one called regenerative medicine.
Regenerative medicine utilizes the earliest cell type in the body you had when you were a fetus growing in your mother's womb called a stem cell. This stem cell has almost magical properties to it because it has the capability of turning into one of many different types of cells of the body's muscles, bones and joints; skin or nervous system.
Once these cells are injected into the body, they get busy and start creating the new cells that are needed to regenerate the type of tissue that is damaged. These treatments are called cell-based treatments.
Besides cell based therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) which contains growth factors to make cells grow big and strong, and laser therapy may also be used in the procedure. These additional two treatments enhance what the stem cells are doing.
Regenerative Medicine is Changing the World, One Dream at a Time
No matter what your age is, the new regenerative medicine processes have proven that tissues are renewed or regenerated. Those who have had pain previously in a shoulder, SI joint, knee joint or vertebrae of the spine and decide on the regenerative medicine approach are consistently reporting results not seen before without surgery. They have greater range of motion, a significant reduction in pain, and perhaps best of all – they are changing their old stagnant plans of staying home and on the couch to plans that make their dreams come true.
Sometimes their dreams are simple ones like tossing a football with the grandchildren but other times they are even grander, such as running a marathon, getting remarried, and traveling the world.
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This is one of the most towering examples of politically motivated Orwellian doublespeak we have ever witnessed…and that is saying a lot.
(CNSNews.com) – Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Wednesday that granting amnesty to millions of illegal aliens in the United States could encourage terrorists among them to come out of the shadows.
"From my homeland security perspective, I want people who are living in this country undocumented to come forward, to get on the books, and subject themselves to a background check so that I can know who they are and whether it's the current DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program or a path to citizenship – whether it's deferred action or earned path to citizenship. From my homeland security perspective, I want people to come forward," Johnson said.
See the video HERE.
To which Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Pa.) replied with air of disbelief: "Do we honestly believe that any would-be terrorist or criminal or drug dealer is going to come forward to have a criminal background check done on them? They're going to continue to remain underground.
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- "Not going to be easy getting to those guns, sir."
"There is always a way, Wooley."
- ―Wooley and Commander Cody
"Wooley" was the nickname of a Galactic Republic clone trooper who served in the 212th Attack Battalion's Ghost Company, under High Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi. When the Confederacy of Independent Systems launched an invasion of Ryloth, Kenobi and the 212th were sent to liberate the planet. After landing, Wooley and his unit were tasked with eliminating the Confederate proton cannons defending the city of Nabat so that the Republic transports could land. After destroying the city's outer Confederate defenses, Wooley accompanied Clone Commander CC-2224, nicknamed "Cody," and fellow troopers Waxer and Boil, to scout ahead.
Cody and Wooley went to investigate Nabat's central courtyard and discovered that the Twi'leks of the city were being held by the Confederate battle droids to serve as "living shields" surrounding the artillery. After reporting their findings back to Jedi Masters Kenobi and Mace Windu, Wooley and his company moved out. Meanwhile, Waxer and Boil—with the help of the young Twi'lek Numa, who they had encountered on their own patrol—had found a way to free the captives; while Wooley and and his fellow troopers created a diversion, Kenobi, Waxer, and Boil freed the Twi'lek prisoners and destroyed the proton cannons. The main body of Republic troops was able to land on Ryloth and eventually liberate the planet.
The clone trooper nicknamed "Wooley"[2] was born on the planet Kamino as a clone[1] of the Mandalorian bounty hunter Jango Fett.[3] Wooley served in Ghost Company, a 212th Attack Battalion detachment under the command of Clone Commander CC-2224, nicknamed "Cody," and High Jedi General Obi-Wan Kenobi. After Techno Union Foreman Wat Tambor invaded the planet Ryloth[2] around 21 BBY,[4] the Galactic Republic mounted an offensive to liberate the Separatist-occupied world. General Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan, Commander Ahsoka Tano, were able to destroy the Separatist blockade surrounding the planet, allowing the ground invasion forces of Kenobi and Jedi Master Mace Windu to move in and approach Ryloth.[5]
Kenobi, Cody, Wooley and the rest of Ghost Company boarded the Crumb Bomber and other LAAT/i gunships and attempted to land in the city of Nabat. However, Confederate J-1 semi-autonomous proton cannons attacked the Republic transports above, and Windu tasked Kenobi with taking out the cannons to allow the main body of ground troops to land. After landing, Kenobi and Ghost Company managed to destroy the outer defenses of the droid positions and moved into Nabat.[2]
Shortly after Ghost Company established a base, Kenobi ordered Wooley, along with Cody and troopers Waxer and Boil, to scout ahead. Splitting up from Waxer and Boil, Wooley and Cody went to investigate the city's courtyard and discovered that Nabat's Twi'lek inhabitants were being held prisoner by the droid forces as "living shields" to protect the Confederate proton cannons. Wooley believed that freeing the prisoners would not be easy, though Cody responded that there was always a way. The two clones returned to their base and reported their findings to Kenobi and Windu—the latter of whom was unable to land and was present as a holograph—and Ghost Company moved out to the village. However, Wooley and his company were attacked by gutkurr creatures, which had been starved and then released by the tactical droid TX-20, the leader of the Confederate forces stationed in Nabat.[2]
Kenobi managed to lure the gutkurrs into an alley with the Force, and Wooley and his group destroyed a bridge above the entrance, collapsing the structure and trapping the creatures. Waxer and Boil then emerged from an underground tunnel with the young Twi'lek Numa, who they had encountered on their own reconnaissance of the city, and Kenobi learned from the Twi'lek that she could lead them to the prisoners. Wooley and the rest of Ghost Company created a diversion by attacking the droids, while Kenobi, Waxer, and Boil freed the prisoners and also managed to take out the proton cannons. With the proton cannons destroyed, Windu and his forces were able to land on the planet[2] and eventually liberate Ryloth.[6]
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When Kenobi ordered Cody to take the best scouts in Ghost Company to reconnoiter ahead, Cody chose Wooley, among others, to accompany him. After Wooley and his commander discovered the Twi'lek captives, Wooley expressed his doubt about the mission's potential success.[2] As a clone of Jango Fett,[3] Wooley was 1.83 meters tall.[1]
In combat, Wooley wore white Phase I clone trooper armor and was armed with a DC-15A blaster rifle.[2]
Behind the scenesEdit
Wooley was first featured in "Innocents of Ryloth," an episode of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV series, which aired on March 6, 2009. Like all clone troopers in the series, Wooley was voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.[7] Wooley was also featured in the young readers book The Clone Wars: The Battle for Ryloth, though he was not addressed by name by Commander Cody.
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Innocents of Ryloth" (First appearance)
- The Clone Wars: The Battle for Ryloth
- The Clone Wars Episode Guide: Innocents of Ryloth on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 clone troopers in the Encyclopedia (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Innocents of Ryloth"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 clone troopers in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link)
- ↑ Star Wars Annual 2011
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Storm Over Ryloth"
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Liberty on Ryloth"
- ↑ The Clone Wars Episode Guide: Innocents of Ryloth on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)


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We have pooled our wealth of experience and created Christmas Style. An online 'Aladdin's Cave' of the latest trends, creative ideas and inspiration to enhance your Christmas surroundings.
At Christmas Style you'll find all those decorating treasures to transform wherever you are this Christmas into a magical wonderland.
Selecting the unique, the natural, the quirky and the traditional for you has been fun! Now, we hope you enjoy browsing our shop and, if you need help, give us a call. We're here with fresh ideas and solutions for any Christmas decorating problems you may have.
Christmas Style will make your Christmas decorating experience as easy and as stress free as possible with everything you need from one source at the click of a button.


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Turning America into a War Zone
GUEST: Civil liberties attorney John Whitehead, CEO and Founder of the Rutherford Institute. His most recent book is A Government of Wolves.
TOPIC: John updates listeners on the events in Ferguson, Missouri and discusses his most recent commentary, Turning America into a War Zone. "Read the Constitution," Whitehead says. "You have a right to be on that street corner."
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The ad sales for our 2015 edition of Experience the Mountain Parks end this Friday.
With the price of gasoline down, we're expecting a spike in rubber tire traffic in the region this year. And with the low Canadian Dollar, we're anticipating more American and European travellers, too! Don't miss this opportunity to advertise to promote your business to many tourists and locals alike.
The 2015 edition will include updated maps of the mountain parks (including our extremely popular map of the Icefields Parkway). We'll also provide detailed information about the attractions within each park. As always, we'll publish a variety of engaging stories about activities in the Mountain Parks area and fascinating historical figures and events. Here is a preview of some of the stories we are working on for our 2015 issue:
• Mountain Weddings
• Hot Springs Tour
• Stand Up Paddleboarding
• A Girls Getaway
• WWI Internment Camps in the Mountain Parks
• Mountain Biking
• Biography of Mary Vaux Walcott
• Marble Canyon Fossils
• Abbott Pass Hut
• Kootenay Wildlife Crossing Project
• Campground Directory
Your ad will be featured in our print and our digital edition. Click here to view the Experience the Mountain Parks media kit. And be sure to check out the mobile-friendly 2014 issue.


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Cricket BC President
On behalf of Cricket BC, Please welcome and Congratulate our new President
Mr. Rashpal Bajwa
Rashpal was unanimously elected by the Board of Directors, after Mr. Vimal Hardat has to step down to take on the Cricket Canada President position.
We all looking forward to work with Rashpal and to achieve more under his leadership.
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Invitation to the Automech Formula 2017
Dear Sir/Madam,
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Booth No. : 5.E208
Show Dates: 10-12 December 2017
Show Time : 11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
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We look forward to seeing you at the show.
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The Scotch Couples League
The Scotch Couples League Begins on June 1, 2018. This fun and loosely competitive league is held every Friday at 3:00 p.m. This is a great chance for you and yours to enjoy golfing while meeting other like-minded couples.
The Scotch Couples League at Pine Brook is starting off it's inaugural season. We have set up a fun and loosely competitive outlet for you and your partner to play a round of golf and enjoy the game with other golf enthusiasts! The League will begin on Friday, June 1st and go until September 14th. Tee times will begin at 3:00PM on Fridays. League fees are $40 per person or $80 per team. Fees will be spent on food and beverages for the cookout, prizes, tracking handicaps, and the general management of the league. After that you just pay each week as you go. Green fees are listed as follows:
9 holes walking – $13.00
9 holes riding – $20.00
Senior 9 hole walking – $10.00
Senior 9 holes riding – $15.00
This is a Scotch Stroke Play format. You can think of Scotch Stroke Play as a scramble off the 1st tee, then alternate shots into the hole. A team of Golfer A and Golfer B will both hit drives off the tee. Let's say Golfer A had the best drive on Hole 1. Golfer B will pick up their golf ball and the two teammates will play only one ball the rest of the way. Since the team will be playing Golfer A's drive, Golfer B will be the next player up. After golfer B hits, golfer A will be the next one up and so on until the team holes out. The team with the lowest combined net score at the end of the round wins. Each team will receive 1 point for an outright win and 1 point for the overall net winner of the match. An additional point is automatically awarded for both team members showing up and playing on Friday during scheduled league times.
There will be a Regular Season Championship and a Playoff Championship. The Regular Season Championship will be determined by the most points scored throughout the season. The Playoff Championship will be a bracket based double elimination tournament. We will also host two fun days throughout the year where we host a (4) man scramble with a cookout to follow. The cookout is all you can eat and all you can drink! We will also run a $6.00 skins and pins game each week. Skins and pins are completely voluntary so you can sign up at your own discretion.
We hope you can be a part of the 1st inaugural Scotch Couples League at Pine Brook! If you are interested in signing up or learning more about the Scotch Couples League, please email Sean Moennich at email@example.com to hear about more details. You can also give him a ring at (440)748-2939. We look forward to hearing from you!


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Duke's Waikiki
You know that image in your mind of Waikiki Beach, the one with Diamond Head in the distance and outrigger canoes in a turquoise bay of warm water? It's real and it's here everyday, and always has been, from Hawaii's romantic plantation era in the early 20th century to the present day. It's as beautiful and romantic as you've always dreamed. Splash, body surf or windsurf, in the warm, turquoise water just below Hawaii's icon, Diamond Head. You can even experience Waikiki from outrigger canoes – now that's an experience you just have to take home! When it's time to take a break, you can just stroll a short distance to some of the best shopping and parks in all of Hawaii.
Patagonia is a leading designer of core outdoor, surf and sport-related apparel, equipment, footwear and accessories. Noted internationally for its commitment to authentic product quality and environmental activism, it has contributed over $47.5M in cash and in-kind donations, has used organically grown cotton in its clothing line since 1996, and has an entire product line that is recyclable through its Common Threads Initiative.
Hawaii Tourism Authority
Hawaii's state tourism agency, the HTA, uses its research, industry and marketing expertise to develop and implement the state's strategic tourism marketing plan. Equally important, the HTA is responsible for supporting programs that enhance and showcase Hawaii's people, place and culture in order to deliver an incomparable visitor experience. HTA and M2O are proud to showcase the best of Molokai and Hawaii to the athlete each year and wish them all a wonderful visit and safe crossing.
Future Fins
Future Fins began in a garage in California in 1996. Backed by industry leaders with over 50 years of surfboard building experience, the Longo brothers were able to use their engineering backgrounds to create products involving something they were passionate about, Surfing. Today our passion for surfing and our commitment remains the same, and since we are a family owned business we are much more concerned with impressing you, the board-rider, than any board member. We are looking forward to the partnership with the M2O and showcasing our new fins for the channel.
Ocean Paddler TV
Ocean Paddler TV is an exciting show which features outrigger canoe racing, paddleboarding, canoe surfing and more. You'll get exciting coverage of all the major events in Hawaii, Tahiti, California and the Pacific, plus training tips and cultural segments of the sportsmen and sportswomen who perpetuate these sports. Weekly episodes are featured on OC 16 in Hawaii and Universal Sports on the mainland. We are excited to featured the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships in September. Good luck to you all. www.oceanpaddler.tv
Stand Up Paddle Magazine
Standup Paddle Magazine is a publication which features the Adventure, Travel and Destination lifestyle of the waterman thinking outside the box, on the water. Whether it's a new venture with a new board across the lake, finding yourself challenging an outer reef or finding yourself in the middle of a downward run miles away from land, we challenge you to find yourself, to educate yourself with the latest equipment and discover new and better techniques to help you become a more educated and strong paddler. Recently released also is the publication Samata, meaning balance. A magazine for women seeking inspiration and balance for the mind, body and soul on the water. The only women's magazine for women dedicated to the lifestyle of stand-up paddling including health, fitness, gear guide, apparel and fashion.
Rogue Stand Up Paddleboards
Based in San Clemente, California, the crew over at Rogue Stand Up Paddleboards believe in getting more people out on the water, on high quality boards, at a great price. With a well-rounded line of boards ranging from traditional sup to touring and race boards, the Rogue line has an SUP board for everyone. Rogue is excited to officially continue its long time support or M2O with team rider Mo Freitas.
Bluerush is the premier Standup Paddleboarding retail and and event company in Northern California. At Bluerush we believe that being close to the water is as much about what we are as who we are. Standup Paddleboarding offers us within a moment the opportunity to enjoy with the world of oceans, lakes, harbors, bays and rivers. Just you, just nature, just the way it should be. We also feel the competitive fire burns bright in many of us. That's one reason that we are one of the biggest promoters and supporters of Standup Paddleboard racing in Northern California. We are excited to be involved with M2O and provide great service for paddlers locally and interested in racing someday in Hawaii.
Oakley is a culture of athletes and creators obsessed with using design and innovation to create products and experiences that inspire greatness. Created for world-class athletes, those who see the limits of possibility as just another challenge. Oakley is inspired by the dedication of the these athletes driving Oakley to look beyond the conventional. Oakley is a proud sponsor of the Molokai2Oahu Event.
DotVision is an innovative French Company that has developed live motion and GPS solutions for sporting events worldwide. DotVision will provide the event with live online broadcasting of the event for each athlete or team. Features include unlimited athletes and participants for the event with instant online broadcasting where users can rewind, pause and return to live feeds. Post race analysis and Social media shares are also built in features. DotVision is also on the cutting edge of real time motion tracking that will change the face of action sports. Molokai 2 Ohau welcomes DotVision and looks forward to dynamic race day content and added safety. Each escort boat will be equipped with a tracking device. https://motion.dotvision.com/
Greenlayer has joined M2O as the official merchandiser of the race apparel and shirts. The core of Greenlayer is the creation of a brand that transcends the common expectations of performance gear. We bring to life race inspired performance apparel for the athlete. Our team is preoccupied with perfection and we create apparel for athletes who will accept nothing but the best. Good Luck to all the athletes as they partake in the 18th annual Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard Race.
Hawaiian Pie Company
The Hawaiian Pie Company celebrates 4 generations of pie making. The new shop located on the Ewa/West side of Waiakamilo Road honors the Hori family and their legendary pies that first started at Holys Bakery in Manoa. Come and enjoy the secrets of their flakey buttery pies freshly baked daily, available for purchase whole or by the slice. Pies are also available frozen, ready-to-bake, for baking enthusiasts and travelers looking to take something special to another part of the world. Jan Hori is the events PR manager in Hawaii and a paddling enthusiast. Flavor for this month is passion- orange-guava- pear pie. Available only until July 31.
Identified as the World's #1 Brand for Topical Analgesic Patches, Salonpas pain relieving products offer powerful, long-lasting relief of Arthritis, back, joint, and muscle pains. Voted the "Most Trusted Topical Pain Relief Patch Brand" by BrandSpark, Salonpas products also come in other forms including gel, spray, cream and roll-on. Salonpas is proud to be sponsoring the world's best water endurance athletes as they embark on the Ka'iwi Channel in Hawaii.
Amavara is more than just a skincare company. We take pride in formulating products that protect people and the planet. We use naturally sourced non-nano zinc oxide for superior protection with better aesthetics that doesn't leave you looking white and pasty. With our unique blend of pure and eco-conscious ingredients, you can take comfort in knowing our products are safe for the environment around you.
Enterprise Rent a Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, proudly serving with Aloha in Hawaii for over 25 years and the our newest Enterprise brand, Enterprise Truck Rental, which provides the right truck for what you need, including special events like the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championship & Duke's OceanFest.
Outrigger Hotels
Polynesian navigators boldly traveled vast, uncharted distances, driven by an unlimited desire to explore the world beyond the horizon. It was a world they greeted with open arms. Here at Outrigger, we strive to follow their example. In fact, we've been doing it for 70 years, after opening our first hotel in Waikiki in 1947. We Proudly support the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships and wish all the athletes and captains a safe crossing.
UNLIMITED – Strength on Water
UNLIMITED is a brand dedicated to celebrating the strength of the ocean and its athletes. The brand represents all those who train in the water and who have great respect for the ocean. UNLIMITED's apparel and collaboration with marine conservation groups, share the same mission – to bring together the worldwide community of like-minded watermen and women that have UNLIMITED passion for being on or in the water, and to raise awareness for the environmental concerns affecting our oceans today. Good Luck to all the athletes at Molokai2Oahu. @strengthonwater
The Paddle League
Welcome to The Paddle League, where we aim to help build a better, brighter and more sustainable future for stand up paddling that benefits everyone who's part of this amazing community. We're aiming to help unify, elevate and grow the great standalone events around the world while providing the elite athletes, weekend warriors, brands, fans and media a wider platform to stand on. We are excited to be covering the Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championships.
Since 2008 Fin Film Company has produced award winning films and compelling brand and event videos. Everything we make is shot with an eye for detail, edited with the goal of creating connections with people and shot in the highest quality resolution possible. We are not producers, we are storytellers. We are proud to be working with the Molokai 2 Oahu race for over 8 years.
Local Sponsors
Molokai Outdoors – Your One Stop Travel Shop
Molokai Outdoors is a one stop shop that can help with all your travel needs on Molokai, including transportation, board storage and accommodations. Airport transfers to Kaluakoi is $11.00 per person with minimum 4 person. They will be providing board transfers from the harbor with their trailers and trucks. Please call Clare direct toll free 1-877-553-4477 and from mainland (858) 227-4507.
Wet Feet Hawaii
Wet Feet is locally owned and operated by partners Jeff Chang and Karen Lar Rieu. The brother and sister team are Kama`aina who grew up nearby and are committed to providing the local community with a quality shopping experience for their recreational needs. Understanding the water person lifestyle is what Wet Feet is about and searching for the best products is a passion since Jeff, Karen and the staff are avid paddlers and use the goods themselves. Wet Feet is also enthusiastic about promoting the ocean oriented lifestyle. Encouraging healthy and fun pursuits contributes to a positive effect on the community. In that regard Wet Feet is also happily involved in community service by supporting local environmental conservation groups, sponsoring beach cleanups and putting on clinics and races.


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Hauck & Aufhäuser acquires Easyfolio
Frankfurt-based private bank Hauck & Aufhäuser acquires Easyfilio. The fintech startup launched in 2014 and was by the end of 2015 part of the F.A.Z. group. The media group will remain as cooperation partner. Financial details of the deal remain undisclosed.
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There are three methods of measuring national income.They are namely:
- Value added method (alternatively known as Product Method or Net Output Method)
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In this method the value added by each enterprise in the production goods and services is measured. Value added by an enterprise is obtained by deducting expenditure incurred on intermediate goods such as raw materials, unfinished goods (purchased from other firms from the value of output produced by an enterprise.
Value of output produced by an enterprise is equal to physical output (Q) produced multiplied by the market price (P), that is, P.Q. From the value added by each enterprise we subtract consumption of fixed capital (i.e., depreciation) to obtain net value added at market prices (NVAMP).
However, for estimating national income (that is, Net National Product at factor cost (NNPFC) we require to estimate net value added at factor cost (NVAFC) by each enterprise in the economy. NVAFC can be found out by deducting net indirect taxes (i. e. indirect taxes less subsidies provided by the Government).
Under this method, the economy is divided into different industrial sectors such as agriculture, fishing, mining, construction, manufacturing, trade and commerce, transport, communication and other services. Then, the net value added at factor cost (NVAFC) by each productive enterprise as well as by each industry or sector is estimated.
2. Income Method
The income method measures national income from the side of the payments made to the primary factors of production for their productive services in an accounting year. Like the Value Added method,this method also involves the following steps:
- Identifying the producing enterprises which employ factor inputs.
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Classifying of producing enterprises done for the value added method can be used for this method also. As we have already seen,factor payments are generally classified in to the following groups:
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Another technology we're advancing is for bringing things back from orbit. What you want is a very large entry system that has very low mass. There have been advances in soft, inflatable materials, and in 2009 we had a sounding rocket flight at Wallops Island, in partnership with a couple of companies, where we flew a subscale article of one of these hypersonic inflatable reentry vehicles, called IRVE-2. The idea is that the thing would compress into a very small volume [for launch], then in space you would inflate the device enough that it's essentially rigid. Then you have this large structure to return payloads. This could be used to return payloads from the space station, or to land large payloads on Mars or other planetary bodies. In the sounding rocket test we got to Mach 6. We ultimately need to get to Mach 20. We're testing a bigger system in 2012, then ultimately, a full-scale test article would prove the technology in orbit.
One last example: Storing propellants in space. If we send humans to Mars, we'll do so on a vehicle that's almost 80 percent propellant. To assemble that [Mars] ship, we'll need a number of launches just for fuel. Those launches will occur over a period of time, and currently when we send cryogenic propellants into space, we lose a lot of propellant. It boils away. So [using today's technology], we would have to include a couple of extra launches just to send up the fuel that we lost from the first launch. What we're working on at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland are technologies that will allow us to store that propellant in space and to move it around without significant loss. Some "zero boil-off" technologies would do it without any loss whatsoever, but we're not quite ready for that yet. The first systems we do will be just improvements
A & S: Will you be stepping up flight opportunities for testing technologies in space?
Braun: Our Technology Demonstration Missions will take things into space and prove them so they can be infused into one of NASA's future missions. We just announced three of these: a solar sail, a demonstration of space laser communications, and a deep space atomic clock. We also have other programs using airplanes like the Zero-G "Vomit comet" and the commercial reusable suborbital program that will potentially use vehicles from Virgin Galactic, Armadillo, and other companies.
So we're trying to use all the tools in the toolbox. We want to advance as much technology as we can in the most cost-effective way. If we can advance it with a ground-based test, that's what we're going to do. And if we have to go to orbit, to the Space Station or maybe a free-flying spacecraft, then we'll do that as well.
A & S: In the past, NASA advanced technology programs have had trouble surviving. When flight missions get into budget trouble, the technology money dries up.
Braun: NASA is always going to spend more money on missions and operations than on basic and applied research. That's okay. But what would not be okay is if NASA made no investment in basic and applied research. That's what enables our future missions
NASA has always integrated three core competencies: basic and applied research; flight hardware and development for missions; and operations. NASA is the special place it is, in my view, because it's not any one of those three. If all we did was operations, we would be like NOAA [the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]. If all we did was basic research, we would be like NSF [the National Science Foundation]. NASA doesn't want to be NSF, and it doesn't want to be NOAA. To me it's critical that all three of those core competencies grow over time. A NASA without basic and applied research is not NASA.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Natural Pest Control
It's a buffet for lady beetles. They have big aphid appetites, only surpassed by their larvae's appetite. Natural pest control, managing pests with their own enemies, rather than me imposing a solution.
I'm not certain that I can let the ladybugs handle all of the aphids -- it's a really big infestation. Instead of spraying with oil, though, I'll probably use my hands to brush as many aphids off as I easily can.
As my garden becomes more and more balanced, though, I should see fewer big swings in the pendulum like this. Instead, there will be smaller pest attacks, balanced with predators. In this way, the plants only sustain the damage they can manage.
And if I keep my hands to myself as much as possible, there may be even more beneficial predators soon.
3 comments:
- Kristin said...
Amazing that you found those ladybugs the next day. Are you sure they weren't planted? How did you manage to catch them mating?
It's interesting too, that plants can live with a certain degree of pests and still produce edible food. The question is how much of 'a pest' can they take? (Parents may ask the same question of their kids' behavior.)
- April 23, 2009 at 5:19 PM
- Stefaneener said...
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There are eggs as of yesterday. I couldn't stop them from mating -- apparently they take a while to manage.
I assume they migrated over in weird ladybug fashion. They were there before we carried larvae over there from other plants. Just amazing garden communication.
I still may have to do some remediation. Both with the kids and the aphids.
- April 24, 2009 at 9:13 AM
- flacaknits said...
I am so inspired. Better late than never, but where to start? J.
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The Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining City owned landscaped areas including parks, medians, and parkways, as well as general municipal infrastructure including 108 miles of sewers, 60 miles of storm drains, 105 miles of streets, 145 miles of sidewalks, 18,000 street trees, 47 traffic signals, 8,000 street signs, and 3,000 street lights.
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Avian Shifters - Book 1
Surprisingly, I LOVED this book! Not that I didn't think I would enjoy it, it just surprises me how much I did. :)
Avian shapeshifters - who knew? I have stayed pretty much away from shape-shifter erotica/romances, but this one was written by Kim Dare, an author I recently discovered through the Riptide Anthology O Come All Ye Kinky and her story His Very Last Chance and her novel Once a Brat, and whose style I like very much. So I thought, what the hell, it's not werewolves or werebigcats, it's birds. And I love birds. Also it's a retelling of the Ugly Duckling fairy tale in a very different setting and I love that kind of thing.
So the main characters, Raynard and Ori, are lovely. The journey they take in this story is one of discovery and personal growth and acceptance and it was fascinating to watch unfold at just the right speed. There were secondary characters, but not so many as to be overwhelming and they were written as secondary characters, the reader only seeing what the reader needs to see. I often find that authors err one way or the other with their secondaries.
The world building was very interesting - I got a bit of a goth-steampunk type feel from the atmosphere and in my opinion, really fit the story. The idea of the nest is very interesting as well. Part bar, part sex-club, part palace, part halls of government, it seems to be the hub of avian society. (Where humans fit in, I have no idea, they are barely mentioned.) Colour me intrigued. :)
The sex... OMG, the sex was hot. The BDSM elements worked, were natural, were done right. :) The underlying question of the novel - what is a true submissive and is it nature or nurture - plays out on the pages and the concluding answer makes sense. Oh, and did I mention that I cried? Yes, there are scenes in this book that brought me to tears. Ori and Raynald's heartache really got to me, it was so beautifully written.
I loved it. Go and read it. :)
I did wonder though... where are all the female shifters? There must be some, right? I'm curious! And also... what would a flamingo shapeshifter be like? Maybe these questions are answered in the second Avian Shifters book which is going on my "To Be Aquired" list RIGHT NOW!


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of note…
April 30, 2014
Today is the last day of National Poetry Month and here are a few items of note.
- If you've been intending all month to buy a poetry book (and what better way to support poets and encourage your local bookstore to stock more poetry?) hurry on down to Village Books, where all poetry books are 20% off through today only.
- The Sue Boynton Poetry Contest judges, James Bertolino and Sheila Nickerson, have completed their labors: reading each of more than 300 submissions and selecting 10 Walk Award and 15 Merit Award winning poems. To see the names of the winning poets, click on Winners (toward the top of this page). Congratulations to the winners…and thanks to everyone who submitted to this year's contest! The winning poems will be posted here over the coming months.
- And meanwhile, mark your calendar for Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:00pm, and please join local poetry lovers to honor the winners and hear the poets read their winning entries at the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Avenue, Bellingham. The event (and parking) are free. Kevin Murphy will emcee, the judges will present award certificates, chapbooks of the winning poems will be available for purchase and all poems submitted to this year's contest will be on display.
- It's encouraging to learn that there's a new library anywhere, and very good news that there's one in Bellingham. We congratulate the South Whatcom Library (aka Sudden Valley Library) on their April 12, 2014, grand opening.
- The second Cascadia Poetry Festival starts tomorrow and runs through the weekend: May 1-4, 2014, at Seattle University's Pigott Auditorium and Spring Street Center.
- If you're tempted by the Chuckanut Writers Conference, June 27-28, but need a little more information, pop by Hugo House tomorrow evening, Thursday, May 1, when five members of the Conference faculty will be reading in an evening showcase.
- And finally…you may have heard rumors of the inspiring weekly poetry reading series in Victoria, BC, Planet Earth Poetry (PEP). The series is managed and hosted by Yvonne Blomer, herself an accomplished poet with a newly-published book. You can read more about Yvonne and PEP in this space tomorrow, hear her read tomorrow evening at the Cascadia Poetry Festival and again on Sunday, May 4, at 4:00pm at Village Books. If it's not already on your radar, Planet Earth Poetry (and Yvonne Blomer) should be!
Poetry Month and beyond…
April 29, 2014
About a year ago, we posted a list of Poets Laureate in Washington state. Prompted by a list of state Poets Laureate posted yesterday by the Library of Congress, we thought the Washington list might be due for an update.
Elizabeth Austen is Washington State Poet Laureate (2014-2016). During her tenure, she will be visiting all 39 counties to offer workshops, readings, interviews and visits to bookstores and schools. You can learn more about Elizabeth Austen on her website and follow her official activities and project on the Washington Poet Laureate blog.
Richard (Dick) Brugger continues as Poet Laureate for the city of Auburn, Washington (2012-2015).
Thom Caraway was named as the first Poet Laureate of Spokane, Washington (2013-2015). Among other activities, he teaches creative writing, editing and book design classes at Whitworth University.
Christopher Luna is the first Poet Laureate for Clark County, Washington (2013-2014) and will continue in that position through December 31.
Lucas Smiraldo is Poet Laureate for the city of Tacoma, Washington (2013-2015). You can follow him on Twitter at VanillaSoulPoet.
Michael Dylan Welch is the new Poet Laureate for Redmond, Washington (2013-2015). You can see his ambitious schedule here.
Ina Whitlock continues as Vashon Island's Poet Laureate (2013-2015) along with two students who serve as Youth Poets Laureate.
Patrick Knowles continues as Poet Laureate for the town of Yacolt, Washington, in Clark County (as far as we know).
If you have additions or corrections to this list, please leave a comment!
a (short) poetry walk
April 28, 2014
In our ongoing interest in all-things-poetry-walk, here's another addition to the collection: bpNichol Lane. Named for prolific, award-winning and, alas, short-lived writer, Barrie P. Nichol (bpNichol), this poetry walk can be found in an otherwise unremarkable lane behind the building of printer/publisher Coach House Books in Toronto. Nichol was best known for his concrete poetry (no pun intended), but wrote in — and between — many genres. bpNichol Lane contains a single example of his poetry impressed in the pavement.
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if it's Tuesday, this must be poetry…
April 27, 2014
National Poetry Month may be winding down, but it's not going out with a whimper. Readings, events and postings continue, and here's yet another, free, in Bellingham. Poets James Bertolino, Allen Frost and Paul Piper will read at 4:00pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in the beautiful Special Collections Research Room of the Western Washington University Library. (Come for the poetry, stay for the view…and the snacks!) See additional details at Western Libraries Heritage Resources. Click for campus parking information.
poet, submit!
April 26, 2014
"Throughout April 2014, ABRAMS & Tumblr will be hurling poetry every which way, in order to properly and thoroughly celebrate National Poetry Month." Poetry Bomb welcomes submissions. Read the guidelines. Visit Poetry Bomb.
on poetry…
April 25, 2014
"A poem has to do all of its own explaining."
Ted Kooser
(b. April 25, 1939)
from The Poetry Home Repair Manual
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tonight in Bellingham!
April 24, 2014
Break out the string, here comes the poetry… SpeakEasy 14: String Theory is a sequence of poems created and read by poets Luther Allen, Sheila Sondik, Allen Frost, Paul Piper and Nancy Pagh — each poem strung to the one before and suggesting the one that follows. Free (donations appreciated) at Village Books at 7:00pm. Plus, the first 40 audience members to be seated receive a free chapbook of the string of poems.


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