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The Boss Lady (me). Mom, support role to guy who thinks he is the boss (he just hasn't figured out who he really works for). I used to go by Carly and played tennis but now I am just "mom". I am a proficient ass-wiper, multitasking goddess but never actually completes anything.
The Husband (Alex). "I pretend to be an intellectual while my wife does all the heavy lifting." Alex, our voice of reason, the numbers guy, skilled ball thrower, professional wrestler and the master of tuning out anything and everything.
Little Drama Mama (Kaylen – 7). "Evan, go wash your hands or you are not touching my toys."
The Gentle Giant (Evan – 5). "Mom, is this the toothbrush I stuck in my butt?"
The Critter (Carson – 3). "Sure, sure I can poop in the potty… what are you going to buy me, a bike or a t-rex?"
The Baby (Hudson – 1). Thirty pounds and still nursing several times a night! "Mamamamamamamamama dada Mamamamamamama"


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You can eat a light lunch on weekends in a restored 1880s barn in a Caledonia winery. Or snack on homemade bread by a fireplace in a Byron winery, sip Blackberry wine in a Freeport winery, or catch the scenery on the way to an Elizabeth winery.
You can eat a light lunch on weekends in a restored 1880s barn in a Caledonia winery.
Or snack on homemade bread by a fireplace in a Byron winery, sip Blackberry wine in a Freeport winery, or catch the scenery on the way to an Elizabeth winery.
This is a great time to enjoy the fruits of four local wineries' labors, the owners say.
Check them out here today, and find out why this is as good a time as any — if not, better — to visit.
Remember to toast your good fortunes while you're at it.
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
Address: 395 W. Cedarville Road, Freeport
Phone number: 815-563-4665
Website: famousfossilwinery.com
Owners' names: Ken and Pam Rosmann
How long in business: Vineyard 2004, Winery 2008
What makes your winery stand out among the rest? "I like all your wines!" is what customers most often tell us. Our wines range from dry to sweet, sparking to dessert wines, all made at our winery from grapes grown in Illinois. Famous Fossil Winery is open every day for wine-tasting and enjoying a glass of wine and snacks in our tasting room. We have a lively staff who can answer your questions and fun events almost every month of the year.
Why should visitors come to your winery this time of year? Wine makes any day special, is a great gift and is a perfect companion to holiday get-togethers. Famous Fossil Winery is just a short drive.
The names of your three most popular wines, why each is so special and the cost for a bottle: Crescent Moon White is made from LaCrescent grapes and is full of citrus flavor with a crisp finish. People who visit us from around the world rave about Crescent Moon White because there is no other wine like it. Cost is $12.95. Fossil Rock Red is our premium red blend, with rich fruit, soft tannins and a hint of oak. Cost is $19.95. Deep and luscious, but not too sweet, is Blackberry, the perfect sipping wine. Cost is $16.95.
Our Holiday Open House on Nov. 17 will feature the release of our newest, Marquette, a dry, full-bodied red wine.
Hours: Open every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Anything else? Exploring the wine trail in northern Illinois is something everyone should experience. Every winery is unique, and you really can find good wine made in Illinois. Buying local is cool.
McEachran Homestead Winery
Address: 1917 Wyman School Road, Caledonia
Phone number: 815-978-5120
Website: mceachranhomestead.com
Owner's name: Herb Greenlee
How long in business: Opened in 2010
What makes your winery stand out among the rest? We take pride in the fact that our grapes are grown right here on the farm. From day one, we recognized that the work put into our vines eventually goes into every bottle. We also embrace the Scottish heritage of our farm and preservation of the homestead as part of the original Argyle Settlement.
Why should visitors come to your winery this time of year? We do our wine work and tastings in a restored 1880s barn, which is especially beautiful in the fall. Parties of eight or more can also call ahead to arrange a wagon ride around the property's 100-year-old oaks, gardens and orchard while taking in the country sights.
Tell the names of your three most popular wines, why each is so special and the cost for a bottle: St. Pepin is a refreshing white similar to a Riesling at $16 a bottle. Red Raspberry is our farm-grown fruit in a sweet dessert wine for $18. Cranberry — coming soon — is Wisconsin fruit crafted into a holiday treat at $18.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Anything else? We offer light lunches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Hailey's Winery
Address of winery: 114 South Franklin St., Byron
Phone number: 815-234-2220
Website: haileyswinery.com
Owners' names: Cheryl Spana (formerly Cheryl Hailey) and Ginger Baerenwald
How long in business: Opened in April 2009
What makes your winery stand out among the rest? Hailey's Winery produces a variety of handcrafted wines — red, white, dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and seasonal fruit wines — as wine preferences vary greatly. We strive to offer an enjoyable experience for each guest, and want our visitors to feel completely at ease with wine tasting and selection, or simply relaxing, in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Why should visitors come to your winery this time of year? Our tasting room is the perfect place to spend a fall afternoon or evening. When the weather turns chilly, the fireplace creates a cozy retreat.
Tell the names of your three most popular wines, why each is so special and the cost for a bottle. Girls Night White ($16/bottle) is a soft, semi-sweet white wine blend with a smooth, clean finish. It's wonderful with or without food, and complements spicy dishes nicely. Sweet Niagara ($14/bottle) is very popular with sweet wine lovers. The Niagara grape has a full fruit flavor and aroma which accommodates the sweetness well. This wine is especially nice with sharp cheeses. Our new seasonal wine released this month has been a huge hit already. Ruby Sipper red raspberry wine ($17/bottle) is slightly sweet, enticingly rich, and bursting with raspberry aroma and flavor. It's a lovely wine for sipping and savoring.
Hours: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; weekend hours vary for music events.
Anything else? In addition to wine tastings and casual gatherings, we host Uncorked live music and private events in our tasting room. We carry beer selections, specialty cheeses, sausage, crackers, homemade bread, chocolates and fun wine-related gift items. Light meals are available from Three Sisters Cafe next door.
Massbach Ridge Winery
Address: 8837 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth; and a tasting room at 117 S. Main St., Galena
Phone number: 815-291-6700
Website: massbachridge.com
Owner's name: Peggy Harmston
How long in business: Nine years
What makes your winery stand out among the rest? At Massbach Ridge Winery, visitors will find premium, estate-grown wine served in a friendly environment. Customers keep coming back to see the vineyard at different times of the year and to catch the latest releases of wines.
Why should visitors come to your winery this time of year? Autumn is an exciting time of year, not only for the beauty of the landscape, but for the new wines that are getting closer to bottling time. You might find yourself greeted by the winemaker with a beaker asking your opinion of the new wine. Everyone has been asking about the drought this year and how it has affected the grapes. The lack of water has stressed the vines, but the concentrated juice from them has been extraordinary.
Tell the names of your three most popular wines, why each is so special and the cost for a bottle: Traumen is a rich red wine in color and flavor. It's a Governor's Cup winner and costs $15. Massbach Stomp is a semi-sweet Concord wine that has been a crowd favorite for years. It costs $10. Daffodil White is smooth and sweet with reminiscence of citrus and peach. It costs $17.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in Elizabeth; at Galena tasting room, hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Anything else? Jo Daviess County boasts beautiful landscapes for motorists during any time of year. Massbach is located several miles off U.S. 20, and along the way, you can see hills and woods.
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my brain is full.
i'm energized.
i can't wait to be back outside.
i can't wait to go forward with lots of plans...in my business, in my home, in pretty much every area of my life. i have lots of plans, and i want to see them come to be. one thing, i want to have up and running very soon, is a real website. i seem to be running into obstacles, but i'm trying not to let anything stop me. i'm wanting to implement a lot of new things, exciting things for clients, and for me. the loft was the first step, and now i need to proceed! here's a recent photo of the loft, and as you can see, i haven't done much to "set it up"....and i may not. i sort of like the freedom of just moving things around. i'm letting it happen as organically as possible.
i did order several canvases, which i love! i'm loving the floor in this space. it photographs beautifully! thanks connie :)
i was at the loft tuesday, doing headshots for my friend tammy, who is a newspaper editor and an amazing writer! oh and she's a wonderful lady and friend too.
isn't she lovely? and doesn't she look like a big-time writer? oh yeah.
before i started cooking, last saturday, when we had cooking club, i took a few shots of jamie and donna's son blake and his girlie friend angie-
and my fave-
and while we were shooting, major was watching....
he is the sweetest, most mild mannered giant of a dog! love him!
i snapped a couple of shots in my kitchen this morning....
words to live by. the pretty apron was a gift from my sweet friend, jana. i'm a lucky girl. alright, it's not luck, but i am blessed.
i can not resist vintage tins in reds, blues and creams.
so tonight, tom and i are going on a date with a mission (ha!). our church is having a missions dinner tomorrow night, so i'm picking up a bunch of produce to use for the meal. we'll definitely have a nice dinner and maybe do a little shopping? i've been a complete homebody this week, so i'm looking forward to a night out with my man...even if it is to buy produce!
i hope you have a wonderful weekend! i'll leave you with a video that made me smile SO big! (oh and the pretty blonde in the middle of the 3 girls, is my awesome friend vicki's niece neely! neely is such a truly good person! and gifted too! and her parents are gems. absolute gems!
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Hard science fiction does not ever have to mean a light story peppered with dense, science-heavy prose. And this book shows you why.
The setting is an orbital, rotating space station a few hundred years in the future. It is one of several mining the orbital debris around one of our gas giants. A lot of the population is a type of artificial human called a "construct", but there is also a hefty proportion of real humans – and this is the first interesting part: they are Indonesian.
Patty Jansen has done a stellar job of creating a credible and realistic futuristic cultural group that is rare in Western fiction. The protagonist and POV character, Melati, is one of this group, but she is also one of the very, very few who is also an employee of the non-Indonesian section of the space station. This means it is constant work for her because she struggles to feel truly part of either world. But it also creates lots of unique opportunity for her character to stand out and make the story move in ways that only someone in Melati's position could do. And it also means she sometimes has to make hard choices that compromise one half or the other of her life.
This is not a generic mystery set in some futuristic space station. There is technology core to how this society works, such as that of imprinting a human personality on a body, that is integral to the story. In this universe, such a file is called a "mindbase". This is hard science, too: faster-than-light travel is only just possible and very time-consuming, too. But mindbase tech has progressed to the point where people can "take a holiday" elsewhere in the system by sending their mindbase to another station. And it is several orders of magnitude faster to send a mindbase than a person. Meanwhile, a lot of the population find this idea more than a little squeamish. However, mindbase technology is also used for creating the constructs. And this is where Melati comes in, because she is employed in training the constructs. The story starts when one of her constructs wakes up with a rogue mindbase.
Without the science there would be no story. There is history to the way the mindbase technology has enabled the society to develop. There is science behind the motivations and actions of the antagonists.
Meanwhile, the players are still very human with human foibles and dreams. Including Melati. In some ways, especially Melati.
If there is anything a reader can learn from this novel, it is that you can only be what you are, not what others say you should be.
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10 July 2011
Dedication of Lambeg Drum in honour of the late Hugh McGrugan
A Lambeg Drumming Match was held on Saturday evening, 9 July and hosted by the members of Doagh Fife and Drums Club. Sixteen drums competed for the first time for the Hugh McGrugan Memorial Cup. This match had been postponed on two previous occasions due to bad weather but fortunately this time no such problems prevented the match taking place.
To mark his many years of service to the Doagh Club and to the members of the County Antrim Drumming Association, a short service was held prior to the event, at which a Drum was dedicated in honour of the late Hugh McGrugan.
Hugh was a founder member of the County Antrim Drumming Association and a member of the Doagh Club until his death two years ago.


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No matter what you consider happiness to be—joy, lasting contentment, an optimistic outlook—there is now research proving that happiness does in fact improve health. A recent review of more than 200 studies has determined a connection between overall life satisfaction, happiness, and stress management with a lowered risk of heart disease. "Positive psychological well-being" is found to strongly protect your cardiovascular health. Laura Kubzansky, a professor of social and behavioral sciences at Harvard School of Public Health, has performed many of these studies herself (CNN). Kubzansky notes, "For physical health, […]


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Jake Preston slipped down the shoulder of Route 99. The sun was setting behind the low western hills; night air crawled in around his neck and wrists. He was south of Fresno, running into the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, and with each quick step the narrow strap of his faded duffel bit into his left shoulder. With each jerk he cursed the two dollar duffel bag and whoever had stolen his pack in Los Gatos.
"Sucker." He kicked a strip of shredded rubber into the brush.
Jake was twenty-two, thin through the chest and belly with thick, muscular legs. Dirty blonde hair fell in greasy ringlets to his shoulders; a scraggy beard darkened his face. He wore Levis, a torn jean jacket, and rundown cowboy boots with a misshapen cowboy hat pulled low over his eyes.
He'd left San Jose that morning, hitchhiking across the Pacheco Pass, leaving the dull monoxide haze of the coast and moving into the clear mountains, over the top, past the breakdown lanes to the other side.
He'd been visiting his friend Carl Leroy in San Jose, after hitchhiking out in February from Minnesota. They'd spent six weeks drinking, smoking, and spending the little money they could scrounge. His visit had ended the day before. Carl's mother deposited Jake on the outskirts of town, handed him twenty dollars, and told him to move on.
"Carl's enough of a load on me. It's been nice to see you, but it's time for you to go."
It had been nice to stay in a real house for a while. He'd spent the past four years wandering, lost. His mother's death seven years earlier, in 1965, and the awful fallout afterwards—arguments with his father, psychiatrists, medication, hospitalization—had warped him like a bent wheel. The disappointed looks from relatives, teachers, and friends spoke silently of what had been, what he could be—if only. After showing some progress he'd been allowed to go to Florida with three friends for Spring Break during his senior year and had never gone home. He woke up the second morning in Fort Lauderdale, stowed his gear, and left.
A kid in an old VW gave him a ride from Madera to Selma and told him Sun Maid was hiring in Kingsburg, five miles down the road. With just seventeen dollars in his pocket, Jake looked for a sheltered spot to unroll his sleeping bag.
He spotted an abandoned semi trailer just off the roadway. Tall weeds had grown up around the trailer's bed. He made his way over, tossed his duffel aside, and rubbed his aching shoulder. Then on all fours, he swept the grass aside and crawled underneath. No debris was beneath the bed, and the weeds feathered down, leaving a four-by- ten flat space. As he emerged, preparing to grab his bag, a car pulled off the road and onto the shoulder next to the trailer. The driver rotated a side view spotlight until it hit Jake squarely in the eyes. It took him a long second to remember he'd smoked the last of the reefer with the kid in the VW.
Two officers emerged from a gold Impala with Kingsburg Police emblazoned on the doors. They moved slowly toward the trailer, arcing slightly away from each other. Jake turned his head to dim the searchlight's glare, watching them. The driver was tall, thin, in his mid-twenties; the other older man, mid-fifties perhaps, short, and heavy. This wasn't the first time he was stopped by police, but his chest still tightened.
The younger officer stepped closer, pulling a flashlight from his belt. "Hey there, bud. Step away from the bag and come over here— slow."
Christ, I hate these small town cops, Jake thought while trying to smile. He walked slowly toward them, squinting in the flashlight's beam.
"Got some ID, son?" asked the older officer.
"Yeah." Jake reached for his wallet.
"Take it out, no hurry."
The older man took the license. "West Virginia, huh?"
Jake nodded.
"Ronnie, call this in." He handed the license to the other officer. The younger man headed back toward the cruiser, and his partner resumed his questioning. "What brings you to the valley, son?"
"Well sir, I'm coming from San Jose, heading to Phoenix—my aunt's sick. I'm going to visit her—then back to, ah, West Virginia."
"Planning on camping here, son?"
"I guess not."
"We get a lot of transients here. They make people nervous. My job is a lot easier when people aren't nervous, understand?"
Jake nodded mutely as he stared down at his boots. Time passed— slowly. He chewed softly on his bottom lip and felt adrenalin pulsing erratically as he glimpsed the shoulder-high scrub behind the trailer. The older officer picked his teeth, bouncing slightly on the balls of his feet.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- High levels of a potentially poisonous chemical have been found in certain brands of bottled water sold at Target, Walmart and Whole Foods stores.
According to USA Today, tests conducted by the California Center for Environmental Health found high levels of arsenic in Penafiel, owned by Keurig Dr. Pepper and Starkey, owned by Whole Foods.
Back in April, an article in Consumer Reports said the Food and Drug Administration had known about the high arsenic levels in Penafiel since at least 2013.
Consumer Reports updated their story on May 3, reporting the FDA had still not issued a recall for the product.
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Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the announcements of two new schools and nursery in Mid-Cornwall.
The Department for Education announced that Newquay Primary Academy has been approved to open in Newquay and that ACE Sky Academy and Eden Project Nursery have been approved to open in St Austell. These new primary schools are proposed to open as early as September 2018.
Newquay Primary Academy, which is being set up by Newquay Education Trust (a Multi-Academy Trust founded by Newquay Junior and Newquay Tretherras) will serve a genuine need for additional primary school places in Newquay, a need that currently sees many parents faced with the prospects of not being able to secure places locally and have to have their children placed in schools requiring transport out of town.
ACE Sky Academy and Eden Project Nursery are being set up by the Atlantic Centre of Excellence (A.C.E.) Trust in partnership with the Eden Project and Eco-Bos Development, the company behind the West Carclaze eco-community. The school is planned to cater for 420 pupils, initially accommodating foundation stage and building up each year to form a two form entry school.
The Eden Project Nursery planned for the same site will have a capacity of 60 three to four year old children. The nursery will serve primarily the growing eco-community at West Carclaze as well as meeting wider local need and is due to open from September 2019.
Commenting, Steve said:
"Following the approval of the Eco-Town and the additional housing approved in Newquay, I believe it is important to ensure the appropriate services and infrastructure are in place before these houses are built. Primary Schools are already at capacity in our constituency and the addition of further housing will exacerbate this."
"I am therefore pleased to welcome the announcement of two new primary schools and a nursery which are due to open before the completion of these new housing developments providing much needed Primary School places for children within Mid-Cornwall."
"This is also a positive step in expanding the choice of schools available to parents and I believe the connection with the Eden project in West Carclaze offers fantastic opportunities to our young people."


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Canoeing Adventures
(Canoe Experience, Instruction And Guiding Available Mid March - 1st November in the Peak District)
Canoeing adventures to suit the whole family in and around the Derbyshire Peak District.
Offering various options from which to choose.
Adventure's along canals to a 4 mile canoe trip along the River Derwent.
Pass through some of the most stunning countryside the Peak District has to offer.
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Canoe Adventure Day
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Matlock Area
Great for complete beginner's combining both a canal and river trip for Teenagers +
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2hrs 45min Whaley Bridge Area
Great for families and beginners
Please see calendar dates - price list - then contact us.
All under 18s must be accompanied by a fee paying parent.
All instruction and safety equipment is provided - helmets, buoyancy aids, jackets, paddles and boats etc.
Please wear appropriate warm comfortable clothing for the day including trainers that may get wet!.
It is essential that you bring a complete change of clothes including a towel and footwear.
include payment for parking fees where appropriate and if you are joining us for a full day,
either bring a picnic or venture to one of the local cafes.


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Our Voices: Message from the Director
During the month of October VOICES is promoting mental health awareness. Did you know that one in five Americans is affected by a mental health condition in a given year? However, many do not seek care and their conditions are untreated due to the stigma of mental illness.
VOICES Resiliency Symposium: Knowledge to Practice, Pathways to Long-Term Healing was held on Sunday, September 9 in New York City. The event focused on providing a victim-centered approach to responding to acts of terrorism and mass violence and bridging the gap between research and practice.
As we gather to commemorate the 17th Anniversary - in New York City, at the Pentagon, in Shanksville, PA and in local communities, we remember the 2,977 precious lives lost on that tragic day. September 11 is also a day to remember all those who have been affected since.
As the 17th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we invite you to visit VOICES 9/11 Living Memorial Project, commemorating the 2,977 lives lost and documenting the stories of survivors. As you reflect and remember, consider adding a personal reflection or story to our collection.
As family and friends gather today to pay their respects to Senator John McCain on what would have been his 82nd birthday, we offer our sincere condolences. In the aftermath of 9/11, Senator McCain demonstrated remarkable leadership and character in supporting the 9/11 families' quest for the creation of a 9/11 Commission.


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I got most of them from my aunt who was wonderful about catering to my reading addiction. When I was a girl, she would use any occasion to buy me a book. :) D.E. Stevenson was one of her favourite authors and she hooked me on her stuff as well. Sweet, feel-good British romances. :)
Thanks Auntie Blanche!


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Song of the Week – June 27th, 2008
June 27, 2008, 4:28 pm
Filed under: Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, indie, Music, Song of the Week
Filed under: Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, indie, Music, Song of the Week
This week's Song of the Week is "Find the Time" from 'Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly', the first single off Get Cape's new album 'Searching for the How's and Why's' which has been released in the UK, but not in the US yet. Get Cape is primarily singer/guitarist Sam Duckworth, with backing band members that help produce a nicely sophisticated/orchestrated sound behind Duckworth's acoustic indie sound. Get Cape is touring all over Europe this Summer, and is starting to get airplay in the US.
Here's the video for Find the Time, and you can download another single from the album for free from the band's website.


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Public Comment
All Board the Stand Up for the Right to Sit Down Coalition!
Merchant window space is priceless. Shoppers need to see interesting and enticing items to buy, such as the puppies in the Macys window at holiday time. And political endorsements can backfire for a merchant, costing sales. Which is why it is so impressive that so many businesses have stepped out against the proposed "Civil Sidewalks" law, which would criminalize peaceful sidewalk sitting.
The businesses and organizations listed below have gone on the record opposing the mean-spirited and expensive effort to target homeless people in commercial districts being put on the ballot this fall by a majority of the Berkeley City Council (opposed by Max Anderson, Jesse Arreguin, and Kriss Worthington).
If you agree that it's time to recognize that we can't police our way out of homelessness and joblessness, you are not alone. Take your shopping and make donations to these supportive businesses and organizations, which agree with you. Thank them for making a common sense stand against the criminalization of homelessness.
And if you're a progressive merchant, organization, or resident fed up with scapegoating the homeless, bad policy, and absent leadership, join us at email@example.com . Because the chairapillar is on its way!
Annaher Grocery (at Dwight & San Pablo)
Art House Gallery
Autumn Press
Bear Basics
Blondies Pizza
Café Valparaiso
Design Action Collective
East Bay Media Center
Free Radio Berkeley
Helly Welly Lamps
Hippie Gypsy Café
La Pena
PM Press
Rasputin Records
Revolution Books
Starry Plough
Subway Guitars
Urban Ore
Youth Spirit Artworks
On Board- Organizations:
AFSC Street Spirit
Berkeley-East Bay Gray Panthers
Berkeley Food and Housing Project
Berkeley Law Chapter of the National Lawyers' Guild (contact: Eve Weissman)
Berkeley Society of Friends
Building Opportunities for Self Sufficiency
East Bay Community Law Center
Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute
National Lawyers Guild SF Bay Area Chapter
Peace and Justice Commission
Youth Engagement, Advocacy & Housing (YEAH)


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Inventor, Supermum, illustrious wife and one time Vogue model explains to us mere mortals how she copes with life and still manages pull the rabbit out of the hat at the end of the day – a cooked meal for the entire family (last night: Fish Pie).
Adina Jacobs, 34, Co-Founder and Product Developer of STM Bags gleefully explains her existance as " a juggling act, one minute designing laptop bags and the next potty training. It's not easy, but it's worth it!"
The company she co-founded with business partner Ethan Nyholm in 1998 is an Australian owned company designing stylish, durable and comfortable luggage for laptops and other digital equipment.
The concept grew with the advent of the digital laptop. One thing lead to another and today they employ 5 staff members and distribute all over the globe.
Adina has taken to working 4 days, something which suits her well. "These days we are so mobile, I can do business from anywhere".
Running your own business has its pros and cons, as do all work situations. But the best thing about creating your own businesses is having the freedom to make the decisions.
There is a fine balance between the two – but "one that is worth it in the end" says Adina..
Fore more details on STM Bags – check out – www.stmbags.com.au


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Finally, you're about to send off your kid to college. And of course, every parent wants to see their children start out their newly independent life with a good record. But why not start them out with a good credit as well?
Everyone knows that building a good credit is important. With it, one is able to enjoy the rewards that come only after a good deal of discipline and punctuality for the cardholder's part.
Discover Bank has been hailed for its strong credibility, which is based on a strong foundation of innovation and changes for the improvement of services to its customers. It caters to different levels of individuals, young and old. The Discover Student More Card helps give youngsters a good start on life by giving the chance to build good credit with them.
What To Expect
The Student More Card boasts a low APR, and low interest rates. For the first nine months, it offers absolutely zero percent APR, then steadily increasing to 12.99%-19.99%. This rate depends on the Standard Variable Purchase APR, and on the credibility of your credit record. To avoid any fees and to maintain a good record, be sure to settle any balances within 25 days after each closing of the billing period.
For students who expect more from what they do, the 5% Cashbank Bonus proves to be a very good deal-sealer. There's a little something for everyone as these rewards can be redeemed from any of the following categories: restaurants, stores, or gas shops. As for the confessed-shopaholics, they can take advantage of an exclusive cashbank bonus of as much as 5%-20% from an online shopping store. The Discover Student More credit Card helps them get listed only for this purpose.
As for everything else, there is always the unlimited 1% cashback bonus. One can automatically buy textbooks, notebooks, and all other college needs – with added perks of course.
Another great thing about the Student More Card is that it allows the member to choose the type of rewards he/she wants. Be it in cash, for charity, as partner gift cards or Discover gift cards, and even merchandise, students can really exercise their power in making independent choices.
Undeniably, the most appealing feature of this card is its cashbank bonus. Because your kid gets to earn extra cash by swiping his card, he/she won't have to ask for that extra allowance ever again. Working well in both ways, this card may just be the perfect partner for students – and their parents alike.


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In the world of Irish cream liqueur, one name stands head and shoulders above the rest, and if you are shopping for someone with a fondness for this liqueur, then a personalised baileys bottle is sure to go down excellently. With the help of our laser engraving equipment and expertise, we will be able to customise your bottle with a bespoke message ensuring that it will serve as a treasured reminder of the gift even after the Irish cream inside has been enjoyed.
Baileys began life in Dublin in 1974, when alcohol pioneer David Dand tired of the ordinary liqueurs commonly available, and sought to create something extraordinary. Something that was sweet and luxuriant, and made no apology for it. Baileys brings together the finest blend of Irish whiskey with the richest dairy cream available. Getting the two to combine without separating proved tricky but with the help of an ordinary kitchen blender, it proved possible. The results speak for themselves; the drink has found fame the world over.
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Baileys comes with an unmistakably creamy mouth feel, and offers the sweet taste of cream mingling with a sharp kick of whiskey, wrapped in nuts, nougat and vanilla. Delicious.
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Choosing the Best Compound Bow
For you to know if this is thebest compound bow to spend your money on you should first identify the basic parts of this type of bow. For you to distinguish the traditional or recurve longbow from the compound bow you should check if the leaves are stiffer and the compound bow is not made from wood unlike its traditional counterpart. Compound bows have the advantage of being cost effective and energy efficient modern materials to make the bow are used for this purpose which is also much more advantages than just using wood.
The Exceptional stiffness of the compound bow is what makes it stand out among others as it effectively counteracts with the movement of using the bows according to the principle of lever and pulley. Without the lever and pulley in the compound bow it will be very impossible to allow the bow to flex. At the string of the bow is withdrawn mechanical advantage is achieved as well as an increase of energy equate is reached it is time to let the energy go and launch the arrow.
The compound bows versatility when it comes to any kind of weather is one of its advantages. Traditional bows are made from wood and we know that wood has its downside which is being absorbent so when it absorbs water the bow will be heavy which will make it difficult for you to manipulate it. Wood has the tendency to crack on a very hot climates because its natural oil will evaporate in the long run so old fashion bows may look good but it is not a practical choice.
The first recorded use of a compound bow was around 19th century in the 60s with a man from Missouri applied for its patent. Many archers and hunters replaced their old fashion bows with this type of bow as it is more accurate, more efficient and it has better velocity.
There might be a lot of debates regarding the best compound bow of choice according to the various materials being used to make it but its durability is 100% guaranteed as the materials used to construct it is also used for the construction of an aircraft like aluminum alloy.
Check if the compound bow has high modulus polyethylene cables instead of strings because this is highly efficient it can hold use tensile strength which do not stretch because stretching will lower the efficiency. The best compound bows also have cams which Are located at the ends of the bow which is important because it controls the speed of the arrow, softer cam are used for new users.
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This July, it's Game On at Loveland Parks & Recreation
Month-long celebration highlights the fun and games of local parks and recreation
Media Contact:
Maria Thomas, Marketing Coordinator
City of Loveland Parks & Recreation
LOVELAND, CO – July 9, 2019 – Summer is here, which means it's time to get out and explore the great things happening at your local parks and recreation centers. This July, join in on the fun and games offered by local parks and recreation with City of Loveland Parks & Recreation as they celebrate Park and Recreation Month. A variety of fun activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities — including Movies in the Park, the Loveland Farmers Market and the One Sweet Summer (OSS) series at the Foundry.
City of Loveland Parks & Recreation is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting you to get in the game. With everything from Yoga & Brunch at AKA Kitchen to Games on the Range at Mariana Butte golf course, there are plenty of ways that you can celebrate with us!
"Community is what we're all about, and we want residents of and visitors to Loveland to explore all that Parks & Recreation has to offer. July is one of the best times to do so." said Maria Thomas, marketing coordinator for Parks & Recreation.
City of Loveland Parks & Recreation will celebrate Park and Recreation Month through a variety of activities, including free fitness classes at the new outdoor Fitness Court® at Fairgrounds Park, free hikes and activities on Loveland open lands and trails, and fresh finds at the farmers market.
NRPA encourages people who support parks and recreation to share why they think it's important with the hashtag #GameOnJuly.
To learn more about Park and Recreation Month, visit http://www.cityofloveland.org/PRevents and www.nrpa.org/July.
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About City of Loveland Parks & Recreation
The Parks & Recreation Department provides access to health, wellness, community and quality of life for Loveland residents and visitors. Its mission is to provide effective, efficient and high-quality leisure facilities, sites, services and programs through the three pillars of parks and recreation – conservation, health & wellness and social equity – to make a positive impact on the community. For more info, visit cityofloveland.org/parksrecreation.
About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA's flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.


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Star Witness over at CSI and this was my gorgeous prize - which Alicia sent all the way from Australia (needless to say, I have saved the AirMail sticker too ....)
Every week, Scrapbook Fantasies offers a selection of ribbons and trims inspired by the Case File and Alicia sends them all over the world to the lucky winners. Here's a closer look at my lovelies ...
... only problem is - can I bring myself to stop stroking them and actually use them on a page?!


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Today is special because my guest is a member of my Picture Book Critique Group—the Pens and Brushes. As the name indicates, the group is made up of both writers and artists. Diane Kress Hower is adept at both writing and illustrating and especially photography.
Diane reviews books on KKCO-tv Morning Show in Grand Junction, Colorado. Her humor comes across in the ratings she gives books; she uses apples, with the worst books being "rotten to the core." Here is the address of her blog, Book Wisdom by Diane: http://bookwisdombydiane.blogspot.com/
When Diane is not writing/illustrating or supporting others in her private practice, she volunteers as the Local Area Coordinator for the West Slope, Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and as a Commissioner on the City of Grand Junction, Commission on Arts And Culture.
Hi Diane, Welcome to Stories a la Mode. I'm happy to introduce you to my other critique group members, fellow Angels and Musers, and relatives.
Those are beautiful and impressive mountains behind you in this picture, Diane. You are understandably proud of them.
Diane, please share with us the way in which you became Passionate about Picture Books.
I was put under a spell by picture books a very long time ago and the spell has never been broken. I found myself absorbed in the art and text. There was a time where I would choose a book by the art. Then when I was an elementary school counselor, I used literature, mainly picture books, in most of my classroom guidance lessons. I worked in rural schools with many second language learners. The pictures were often essential in my teaching concepts with children from different cultural backgrounds. Whether I was in a kindergarten class or sixth grade, everyone loved the read-a-loud picture book. I absolutely love reading picture books out-loud. Since my husband will most likely not read this post, I will share that when we were dating, I asked him to sit and listen to me read through my favorite stack of picture books and then tell him why the book was so important to me. He did not bat an eye or complain, so he passed the test!
When you are writing a pb manuscript, what area of the story do you get the most satisfaction in developing and exploring?
I love the idea that comes to me from what seems to be thin air. I like playing with the idea and the main character. A part of that is naming the character and is essential as it gives depth and life to him or her which then expands into the story.
What part of the story do you find the most frustrating or difficult to develop and why?
This is a tough question because I really love to write and am a perfectionist. I think the "perfect" beginning and the "perfect" ending to a story are difficult to develop. Your first sentence either hooks the reader or not, and you can have an idea of what you want to happen at the end, but the last page has to bring the story full circle and have an "ahhh" to please me. I actually like the challenge.
Diane, if you could choose one pb author, author/illustrator, or illustrator to spend a day with, who would that be and what would you want to receive from your time with them?
This is hard to narrow down as I have so many illustrators and authors that I admire for very different reasons. If it had to be just one, I would choose David Wiesner. I love his books. My favorite is FLOTSAM. His images are dynamic and move the story through with tightly crafted design elements. His ability to pace the story with the use of scale, point of view, imagination and humor is absolutely masterful. I would want to pick his brain and understand where his ideas and creativity comes from.
Finally, what was your favorite picture book as a child. And is it still on your list of favorites?
My favorite picture/story book was the Little Golden Book, The Bremen Town Musicians. I have always been very fond of animals, particularly dogs and horses. I enjoyed how the animals joined in the group and worked together and found happiness. I was bullied a lot so I appreciated them "getting" the robbers, and I grew up in a musical family. My second favorite sort – of- picture book was an early reader by one of my favorites P.D. Eastman, Go, Dogs, Go. There is nothing better than a dog party. Tire of dogs? Never. Ever. Dog Tired.
Some of you might recall that I was a guest on Diane's blog to talk about my Passion for Picture Books and show off my covers for Wounds and Fantastic Flight: http://dkhower.blogspot.com/2012/02/passion-for-picture-books-barbara.html
On that blog you will find interviews of other picture book writers who discuss their Passion for Picture Books.
Diane, it has been a pleasure having you on the blog today. Thanks for coming and please come back.


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Committed to Christ (Colossians 2:6-23)The Revd. Derek Lightbourne, 09/09/2018
Part of the Colossians series, preached at a Evensong service
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Colossians 2:6-23
6As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: 7Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: 11In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. 13And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 16Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. 18Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God. 20Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, 21(Touch not; taste not; handle not; 22Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? 23Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. (KJV)


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A three day cruise is an excellent means for you to escape the stress and worry of on a regular basis life without breaking the price range or taking too much time off from work. Other Royal Caribbean's ships that come to Singapore are Voyager of the Seas (repositioning cruise), Legend of the Seas (more unique itineraries) and, for once solely in June of 2015, the brand new Quantum of the Seas. You can go to Budapest, Amsterdam as well as Paris, once you resolve that European river cruises are one thing you must explore. EN: After five years the cruise ship MS Black Watch of the British firm Fred.
EN: MS Columbus is far bigger than the other ships of Cruise & Maritime Voyages and therefore it takes a while to find your manner round, however after that you simply feel proper at house on the ship. Celebrity Cruises affords an attractive 5-evening trip of the Western Caribbean aboard their ship the Celebrity Century. You can find many European river cruises that cater to special curiosity teams reminiscent of golfers, cyclists, gardeners and followers of the music that made the Danube well-known. With nice gives on a spread of cruises, reserving with Cruise Thomas Cook is a should. At the beginning of May the ship was transferred to Rotterdam for a second deliberate dry dock interval.
This ship, in-built 2001, has the most effective casinos on a cruise ship, along with a giant slide and a 2 storey efficiency theater. After that the ship was transferred from Russia to Italy, where the T. Mariotti yard stripped the ship of its upper construction and started to rebuild it as a cruise ship. They handed out the tile coasters again, those with the ship on it. I preserve telling Deb, I'm going to tile the shower with these. She has logged 5.5 million nautical miles, carried over 2 million company, and continues to be the fastest merchant ship in operation.
However, Star Cruises redeems itself by inviting many native celebrities and DJs to perform on board. In 1972 the ship was built as MS Royal Viking Star by the Finnish Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard. When you determine European river cruises is one thing you wish to attempt, you could find so many exciting destinations. In the early morning as the solar rises over Mount Rinjani, we anchor in Nara Bay on the North West Side of Lombok.
I ate my last omelet from the buffet earlier than getting our bags and heading off the ship. By contrast, the principle exercise on Star Cruises is, as my pal described, queuing for one buffet after one other". I had gotten an improve supply from the cruise line, so we moved from an inside to an ocean view. Princess Cruises is about to set sail on an exciting 7-day voyage on the Caribbean Princess. Exquisite cuisine from American Cruise Lines' extremely skilled cooks features domestically sourced elements.


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If you have to tell people you're cool then – as a rule – you're not. Take it from someone who really, really isn't. Cool people don't say it, they just are it. All of which is a roundabout way of saying how profoundly sad and depressing I found the Prime Minister's speech on family policy yesterday.
Don't get me wrong. I agreed with most of it. More intervention to help couples stay together? Sensible. A bigger emphasis on ensuring caring for children is a respected, and respectable, pursuit? Great. Stress-testing all policy for its potential impact on family life? Fantastic. But, and here's the rub, shouldn't we have always been able to take all that for granted? Particularly under a Conservative-led Government? Isn't there a problem if, less than a year from the next election and after four years in power, the Prime Minister decides that he's all of a sudden going to be putting families at the heart of his Government? If you have to say it Dave, we're going to wonder whether you're really doing it. The cool don't announce their coolness, and pro-family politicians don't have to give speeches about their pro-family agenda.
I mean, if ministers haven't been considering the impact of their policies on families these last four years, what have they been doing? We've had major, landmark reforms to welfare, education, health and work-place rights under the coalition. Initiating now, after all that, a 'family test' to asses what effect policies have is an exercise in post-bolt stable door closing if ever there was one.
It is an indictment of our political class that putting the family at the centre of things should be such a novelty. As Maurice Glasman said, in my interview with him in last week's Herald, our leaders often see only individuals and the state. The messy, glorious eco-system in between – families, churches, community – is disdained and disparaged by a cadre of wonks and politicos hell bent on rugged individualism and social mobility at all costs. The question asked by many at the top of society is not, 'are people nurtured by the social fabric around them?' but 'why aren't more people barristers with a four bed in Islington?'
As Lord Glasman told me, "Social mobility has been understood and measured as being how far away you can move from your mum". And so we have – in our determination to let folk 'be the authors of their own life story' – actively undermined and eroded the natural intuitions and needs of ordinary people. Is it any wonder that family breakdown is now so rife when the British State has for so long looked on kinship with suspicion?
But what's done is done. And in spite of the timing, the Prime Minister seems keen to remedy the damage done. How will he fare?
All depends on how prepared he is to challenge both the social and the economic liberalism that pervades his party. Only by taking on, and slaughtering, some sacred cows will Cameron be able to claim victory for families.
First the easy bit, the social liberals. It is perfectly possible to be kind, tolerant and loving whilst also taking a strong and evidence-based view of what is best. And we know that what is best – for children, for their parents – is a stable and long-term partnership raising kids together. No, not if one of them is abusive. No, I'm not denying that many single parents are outstanding and devoted. But in general and on the whole we know this to be a truth. So when David Cameron talks about "supporting families" he needs to be clear that he means – first and foremost – helping as many people into stable, long-term partnerships as possible. Most of us consider ourselves part of a 'family' of one sort or another – but Cameron should be clear that he has a particular understanding of the ideal (one that he shares with most people) and that his intention is to help folk achieve that. Otherwise he is not promising to support 'the family' he is promising to support 'everyone'. Nice. But meaningless.
Secondly, he must challenge some of the neoliberal assumptions that underpin most of his party's economic thinking. Too much power in the hands of employers means longer working hours, less security in work, lower pay and less opportunity to support and raise a family without dependency. That's bad for family life and it leaves couples poor, exhausted and married to the State. These things are, of course, a balance. But if David Cameron wants to send a message about his intent to place family above brutal economic orthodoxy then he could do so with one simple, totemic move. He could, and should, rule out further liberalisation of Sunday trading laws if the Conservative Party win the next election. The steady incursion of work into the home has been toxic for family life. The time has come to stop the rot.
It's good that David Cameron cares about families – but it's disconcerting and sad that he has to announce it. You'd hope we could take it as read. If our he really wants to support the family then he can, but it will mean tackling some liberal taboos. He should ask Lord Glasman for some tips.
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Tuesday, 29 March 2016
CQ WW WPX SSB Contest
The propagation was also not the best. The numbers were: SFI=85. SN=25. A Index=7, and the K Index=1. I guess as we get close to the bottom of the cycle we can expect to see more and more poor to non-existent propagation.
There did not seem to be very many "new ones" on the air, but I did manage to put one new country in the log, I managed to work a station in Palestine, never heard them on the air before. Other than that it was nothing too special. There was lots of some pretty deep QSB on some of the bands which caused some issues.
Now it's time to do the annual maintenance on the antennas and get ready for the Ontario QSO Party coming up next month. I also have a couple of island activation planned for May, can't wait to get out and start operating portable with no snow on the ground....
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Thursday, 24 March 2016
The Weather.......
Rules for the contest, and other information can be found HERE.
I'm hoping that this is winter's last kick at the can before spring really arrives......the propagation also has to improve a great deal before the start time as it's been total crap the last week.
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Saturday, 19 March 2016
Saturday late afternoon WSPR'ing........
As of 2053 UTC the propagation numbers were: SFI=89, SN=29, A Index=8, and the K Index=4. Not the best numbers we have ever seen or worked under, but not the worse either. I thought I would give WSPR a try and see what I could do.
Conditions were FT-950 at 5w into the 148' Inverted L long wire. I had zero returns on 10m, 12m, 15m, and 17m after 30 minutes on each band.
Here's what 20m, 40m, and 80m looked like:
Conditions were FT-950 at 5w into the 148' Inverted L long wire. I had zero returns on 10m, 12m, 15m, and 17m after 30 minutes on each band.
Here's what 20m, 40m, and 80m looked like:
20m at 2123 UTC, March 19th.
40m at 2225 UTC, March 19th.
80m at 2359 UTC, March 19th.
Hopefully the propagation numbers will improve a great deal before next weekend when the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest starts........one can only hope and pray !!
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Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Monday Night WSPR
Given the bad band conditions last night I was surprised to work a pile of stations across the Atlantic, and out to the west coast, on 80m.
The big surprise came at 0340 UTC, again on 80m, when I had a return from V51B in Namibia, that's 15, 844 Km from me......on 5 watts. Not too shabby at all !!
Radio in use was the FT-950 with power turned down to 5w, and my 148' inverted L long wire antenna.
The big surprise came at 0340 UTC, again on 80m, when I had a return from V51B in Namibia, that's 15, 844 Km from me......on 5 watts. Not too shabby at all !!
Radio in use was the FT-950 with power turned down to 5w, and my 148' inverted L long wire antenna.
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Monday, 7 March 2016
WSPR - Monday morning
I have a couple of hours to kill before a round of doctors appointments today, so I decided to WSPR for a while. I really wanted to see if the propagation of the weekend was as good as it seemed.
Here's the screen capture from 1330 UTC, March 7th. This was on 20m.
Here's the screen capture from 1330 UTC, March 7th. This was on 20m.
And that is my very first VK WSPR contact. Ian, VK3AXF, live north-west of Melbourne. So, it looks like the bands are still wide open.
These contacts were done with at 500 Mw using the 80m OCF antenna up at 40 feet.
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What a Contest !!!!
There were so many stations calling from the US Virgin Islands I believe a discount airline must have had a seat sale to that destination.
I managed to get contacts on every band except 160m, and while I could faintly hear stations calling "CQ Contest" on that band, I could not hear them well enough to work.
10m while not that busy, was indeed steady. I must have worked a quarter of my contacts here. It wasn't crowded and the stations were well spaced out.
15m was pretty good. It started off quiet and then, when operators realized it was fully open, it got very busy. My 148' long wire inverted "L" worked great here. In fact I broke through the wall to get a JA station on Saturday evening, not bad for a QRP station !
20m was a total zoo. Signals on top of signals which were right next door to an extremely loud signal...and so the band went. Having said that though I found it very easy to make contacts once I kicked in the FT-950's Notch Filter.....not sure what I would have done without that this weekend !!
The downside? LIDS tuning up on top of stations in QSO, at one point I counted 7 tuner uppers on top of a VK3....all at the same time. Many American stations operating SSB out of band around 7.060 - 7.090. You guys know you're not allowed there....so why do you do it? The stupid thing is they were way out of band and calling with their callsigns, and most of the DX stations were also working split up into the US portion. Just stupidity at its finest, that rare station isn't worth losing your ticket over!!
My other big bitch is the stations that didn't know the exchange, come on guys, read the rules. You need to know about allowed band changes, how much time off must you take, the exchange, and a whole other pile of other information. It was obvious that many had not read the rules at all. I'm a firm believer that contests like this one is not the place to practice on if you're a beginner. It's very fast paced and most of the ops seem to have little patience for those who fumble along.
On that subject I have to praise OY9JD in the Faroe Islands, who battled with ops from a certain country who obviously don't know their ABC's or 123's. I was waiting my turn to call him and was listening to his rhythm as he was calling for "the station with Alpha Juliet".....Holy Cow, the frequency just exploded with every callsign in the book....other than the "Alpha Juliet". I don't think that op ever made it through the wall, I know I didn't.
That's another basic contesting skill that's becoming very rare: LISTEN to the DX station, he runs the show. I can't figure out why some ops insist that when the DX Station calls for "Threes", they think it means them. All you hear is "Nine", "Seven", "Two", and every number under the sun. LISTEN.
Overall it was a great weekend. I managed to put 129 countries in the log, which I believe is a record for me during a contest. We will have to see if we can beat that at the end of the month during the CQ WW WPX Contest.
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Tuesday, 1 March 2016
ARRL Int DX SSB Contest
Rules can be found HERE.
Things are all set here at the QTH, the FT-950 is working perfectly and both antennas are working very well. Given the amount of high winds we have had here this winter I'm surprised they're both up in the air!!
I'm just awaiting a leave pass from the "Honey-Do" list and I'll be all set!! I always enjoy this contest as there is always lots of good DX to be had on just about every band.
Maybe I'll even here, and perhaps work, the ever elusive VA3QV this weekend.....
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Volunteer firefighters need care / Experts will treat PTSD, survivor's guilt
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The government will dispatch mental health experts to the three prefectures worst hit by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami to provide counseling for voluntary firefighters who may have been traumatized when they responded to the disaster.
In the face of imminent tsunami, many volunteers did such dangerous work as trying to manually close floodgates and leading people to safety.
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In the three disaster-hit prefectures, there are about 80,000 local volunteer firefighters in total. In Iwate Prefecture, 116 volunteer firefighters died or went missing, the highest number among the three prefectures.
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The house of assembly's management commission unanimously voted Wednesday night to freeze MHA salaries until at least after the next provincial election in 2015.
A 2012 review of salaries and benefits paid to MHAs recommended compensation increases be tied to the consumer price index.
However, in a recent letter to the Speaker of the house of assembly, Finance Minister Jerome Kennedy said raises should be suspended, given the province's multi-billion dollar deficit projections.
Earlier this month, Kennedy predicted the budget deficits for the fiscal years 2012, 2013 and 2014 would total nearly $4 billion.
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Liberal MHA Yvonne Jones said the freeze is a sign of the times.
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