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Will you be my totally awesome girlfriend?
Last night there was a small gathering of some of the regular characters on the blog. MyLoveLifeInYourHands was around with the visiting Marni (also known as Blossom on this blog), FleetStreetFox was celebrating her birthday and some of the Schwingalong Girls were out.
I had invited the Theatre Producer along too. We were going a fancy pants party, but it didn't start till later so we joined the gang in a pub for a few drinks before the bash.
There was a lot of giggling. The girls were all exceedingly well dressed, lots of floaty dresses, power pencil skirts and some-what optimistically shorts. Optimistic because the weather hasn't been exactly great.
Everyone got on very well.
The whole affair was terribly pleasant, but also had a hint of MyLoveLifeInYourHands and I presenting girls we like to Her Royal Foxyness for judgement.
I had tried to get Biscuit to appear too with Jen (who has already been fox-judged) but he made up some rubbish excuses.
After a few drinks the Theatre Producer and I walked over to our swanky party. There was free champagne and a BBQ with proper grown-up food. Not tiny canapés. This was a very pleasant surprise and so we set about eating and drinking slightly too much while playing 'Is that a famous person?'
While we were playing this game the bar ran out of pink champagne, so we had to slum it and switch to normal coloured champagne. Tough times.
Some time later we went back to the Theatre Producers place, which incidentally is a proper grown-ups house rather than the 'Lost Boys nest' that Biscuit and I live in.
She gave me the presents she'd got me in America, they were all silly, pointless and lovely. The stand-out items were three water-pistols that were shaped like dinosaurs. She said she'd got three so she, Biscuit and I could use them at the same time. I thought that was unbelievably sweet.
We chatted, I was given the guided tour and ended up staying the night.
The next morning I quizzed her on important facts. I'd already decided that I wanted her to be my girlfriend so I was just clearing up some final details which included her views on white chocolate, avocados, robots and David Bowie's trousers in Labyrinth.
She passed all the questions and so I asked her, "So Theatre Producer, will you be my totally awesome girlfriend?'
She said yes. She also said that she'd never been properly asked out like that before. Men of the world, up your game.
When she was out of the room making me a cup of tea I punched the air and said 'Yesssssssssss'.
Marriage percentage: 56% – Steadily rising.
Biscuit should start looking decidedly nervous if he has any sense.
A romantic gesture with milk
So the Theatre Producer is back today. Actually by the time this appears on the website she will have landed. I'm writing at at 5am. Why you may ask?
Because I'm a bit of a berk who gets ideas.
Way before she set off on her grand adventure to America she mentioned when she was coming back. Specifically when she was returning. on a 7:30am flight. At that time I decided I was going to meet her when she arrived and it was going to be a surprise.
The airport is on the other side of London so it was going to require a super early start and also shuffling some stuff around at work.
At first I thought I could meet her at the airport and then go into work a little late but in the end I took the morning off which is possibly nicer because it means I don't have to rush back to the office after greeting her.
I also had to employ a mutual friend as a spy to confirm the time of the flight to make sure I didn't end up in the wrong place.
Being a bit of a romantic berk I decided that meeting at the airport wasn't enough. I have got her flowers as well and also made a sign. I've never arrived anywhere and had one of those men waiting with a sign but I've always thought it would be cool.
I've also made her up a little goodie back. It's a special 'You've returned to London' goodie bag featuring all the things she would need to get after returning to London but that might not be in the flat.
Miniature bottle of champagne,
A newspaper and magazine,
Shower gel,
Nail polish,
And some other things that I've forgotten for the moment (it is very early).
I'm going to head to the airport in a moment, she still doesn't know I'm going to be there. I think I'll send her at text when I arrive with perhaps a clue or something so she can begin to suspect while waiting at customs. That way she can have a delicious moment of realisation before seeing with the flowers and the bag and the home-made sign grinning like a loon in the arrivals bit of the airport.
I'll let you know how it goes.
The Jack Bauer of dating
Last night I went out with a chum, one who has decided she will be known as the Editor.
This was arranged ages and ages ago before I'd even met the Theatre Producer, before even the New York Trip.
But, well it just so happens that the Editor is the mutual friend who I know the Theatre Producer through. Life is weird sometimes eh?
Because of this there may have been a bit of polite information gathering going on in-between drinking galleons of champagne and downing oysters.
Yes, I know sometimes my interrogation methods can seem a bit tough but I get results.
I'm like the Jack Bauer of dating, but with better trousers.
Toast's dating history: Top five first kisses
My last date was a bit of a wash-out, so I started thinking about better dates I had been on.
You know the sort of dates that seem almost unreal because they are so magical.
I tried to think of five really good examples, but since four of them ended with a first kiss I thought I'd write that up instead.
So here are my top five first kisses, in no real order.
The Designer
She was the friend of someone I worked with. One of those painfully cool East London types who worked as a jewellery designer. She had a way of standing that was sort of childlike but also cocky at the same time. Her hair was dark and short, in a 1930s bob and she always had amazing accessories for every outfit. I fancied her instantly and spent months making sure we bumped into each other.
She asked me to a Great Gatsby themed party at her house. I spent ages working on my outfit and even bought some vintage champagne glasses to complete the look.
The party was excellent, a perfect summer's day and a house full of jolly types drinking cocktails and discussing the book. The next day, we were lying on the lawn reading the Sunday papers and giggling while drinking frozen cocktails out of jam jars.
I still wasn't sure if we were 'just friends' at this point. She was reading me something from the fashion pages, I gulped twice, leaned in and kissed her. She kissed me back.
The Duchess
I'd just moved to London, I'd been there perhaps a week or two. We met through a silly website and agreed to go for a drink on Sloane Square (V. posh area of London). On our first date we went to a gig and then ended up in the VIP area of a nightclub in Mayfair. She was six-foot tall, with long dark hair and beautiful.
I ordered us some drinks, I can remember it was three vodka and cranberry juices. We talked for a little while. I struggled to keep up because she was just so attractive I found it hard to concentrate near her. I'd never met anyone like her before.
The music was loud, so we had to lean into each other to talk, this evolved into almost touching our faces together to talk into each other's ears. I can remember my knees going a bit wobbly. My heart was racing and then we kissed.
The Travel writer
This started off by accident. We met over lunch to discuss work things a couple of times, and the lunches got increasingly more boozy and less about work. She was tiny with sparkly eyes and thick dark hair.
I invited her around for supper. Butternut squash soup with freshly made bread rolls. Roast duck with a selection of roasted vegetables (duck and veg from my mum's farm) and strawberries.
I lived in an amazing flat at the time that was on the river. We took the strawberries and champagne out to the harbour. It was a little bit chilly but we'd both drunk enough to not really feel it.
The view across the Thames was amazing, it was a full moon. I loosened the lid off a bottle of champagne. Just as the cork popped off and bubbles went everywhere, we kissed.
Rock chick
We worked together for six months, and had lunch together almost every day. She was tall with dyed red hair, that sort of fake red that is more of a maroon. We danced our way around the party circuit and a quick drink after work would often turn into an evening of misadventure. Nothing even vaguely naughty happened even though the chemistry was amazing.
She had a boyfriend, but split up with him and then through chance we both happened to be in the same part of the country visiting friends. She came over for drinks and food with the friends she was visiting. I made pasta, from scratch with my brother.
After supper we walked to the forest and sat in a huge hammock. I'd suspected this might have happened and so arranged for a light post-supper picnic of champagne and chocolate truffles to be stashed behind a tree in a hamper.
She was terribly impressed, we fed each other chocolates and after months of lusting after each other we kissed.
The Blonde
This started off as friendship, so when she invited me to a party at the last-minute because her brother had bailed on her I thought nothing of it. It was fancy dress and I had a Spiderman costume. She was dressed as the lady from the Birds, she was tiny and blonde so completely rocked it. Her costume was a 1960s frock with a range of fake birds pinned to it and fake bite marks.
The party was at a house in the middle of no-where, well in a tent outside a house in the middle of no-where. I didn't know anyone else at the party but Spiderman made lots of friends.
It was raining outside, and for some reason we ended up having a duel with party poppers on a bridge. I won the duel (although I can't remember how this was decided) and my reward was a kiss.
Toast is in a relationship
This post going to be broken down by day because a lot has happened. It might be worth getting a cup of tea before you start reading.
Thursday & Friday
Rode down to see the Fez in London after work. I was dressed as Tom Cruise in Top Gun, which made the Fez cackle with laughter.
I had a bottle of champagne with me and she made a pie (Steak and Guinness). I like cooking with her. It was a lovely evening and I left in the morning late and very reluctantly. I had to go to a work thing up North so couldn't 'work from home' even if I wanted to. I wanted to work from home.
At the work thing. I had to judge something at 4.30 so I couldn't leave before then.
The judging went well, but we got told off for spending too long judging. Honestly, you try to do your job well. The very moment it was over I ran off the stage and hopped onto the bike.
It would be an understatement to say I rode like the devil down to London. The devil would have backed off a bit and said 'steady on old bean'. I probably set new world record for journey between the place up North and in London. It's amazing the effect having a pretty girl waiting for you has on travel times.
I arrived in record time, slightly spaced out. I had a shower and a change of clothes which made me feel human again. The Fez and I drank champagne and played computer games with her flatmates. The Fez's flatmate has Guitar Hero 5 and so people were leaping around the room while they played along with The White Stripes. It was very jolly.
This was the first time that I'd woken up with the Fez that didn't involve me charging out of the door at stupidly early o'clock. We had a relaxed breakfast in bed (fruit salad, croissants, tea) and I told the Fez that I would like her to be my girlfriend. She said yes. An official announcement was made on Facebook shortly afterwards.
The Fez had to revise for some exams so I went off to visit a chum and walk the beagle. I hopped onto the bike and whizzed across London to see the dog. When I reappeared the Fez and I went to the shops to buy some lovely food and then eat it. We ate muscles in white wine sauce with crusty French bread and then had a little nap.
In the evening we went to meet a chum for his birthday celebrations. He was drunk when we arrived but in good spirits. We stayed for a few drinks and then hopped into the night bus before collapsing into bed. We had planned to cook a risotto together but we were both so exhausted we decided to save it for another time.
It was an excellent weekend, fact.
Lessons learned
- Dressing like Tom Cruise can make girls laugh it's a bit chilly to be just wearing a T-shirt and dog tags
- Large motorbikes do impress girls
- If you go on a walk long enough to tire out a beagle, it will exhaust you too
- Riding through London when everyone is off watching the marathon is very entertaining
- Girls are ace
Marriage percentage – 60%, but this shit just got real.
Date report: Champagne and DIY
Tuesday was a very busy day. I managed to get my work stuff out-of-the-way pretty early on which definitely helped. I had to interview a famously prickly celebrity in Soho, I was worried he would be a nightmare but he turned out to be an utter darling.
The interview went well and I was able to skip off across Soho, gift bag in hand, to meet up with some friends for lunch
Lunch was a few gin and tonics. Followed by some carefully chosen tapas (avoiding anything with Garlic) and a dash of wine to help it down. I was feeling a little bit drunk at this point.
I needed to sober up but I also needed some champagne. I thought it would be a good house-warming gift for the Fez, so I ambled over to the best wine merchant in London for some help.
The moment I arrived a glass of vintage rosé champagne was pressed into my hand. We spent a while talking about the Fez, what we might be eating and what I wanted the champagne to say.
The wine chap helped me pick out something that sent the right messages and I hopped into the tube over to Chez Fez.
The Fez was looking radiant and showed me around her new, very nice house and introduced me to her house mates. They seemed good eggs.
Then we set about making the sofa bed. I read the instructions while the Fez opened the champagne (which was excellent) and then we started making it.
There were a few set backs, including a bit where the Fez insisted we use the wrong set of screws. Trying to do up the wrong screws nearly cost me my thumbs (no seriously, they went black for a bit) but we managed it in the end thanks to regular champagne breaks.
Any task is easier with regular champagne breaks. It took us only about two and a half hours to make the sofa bed, I think a sober team could have done it in 20 minutes, but we were pleasantly sozzled and cackling away by the end so it was time well spent. With the sofa out the way we set about making the pie.
Tasks were handed out and the entire house was engaged in frantic chopping so very rapidly the pie was safely tucked away into the oven leaving us to drink more wine.
I tried to kiss The Fez on the lips in celebration of the pie being finished but I got the cheek. This was not a great sign and I have to admit I thought I must have completely misread the situation up to this point. No one likes to go for the lips and get the cheek do they?
The pie however was excellent, we gobbled it down and then sat about drinking a bit more wine before retiring to the Fez's room. It was getting to the time when I'd need to head over to my friend's place to sleep (which is what I thought would happen) when the Fez said I should just stay. I asked her if she was sure and she insisted so I got ready for what I assumed would be an entirely platonic evening of slightly restless sleep.
Once in bed we talked for a bit and I decided to kiss her. This time she responded with vigor and things got decidedly fruity and then halted.
'I'm not sure I want to sleep with you yet,' said the Fez 'it's only our third date.'
I thought about this and decided to answer entirely honestly.
'That's fine. Of course I'd love to have sex with you right now, you are gorgeous, but I understand if you want to wait. I like you'
'I like you too'
'Good. Look, I know this isn't a think yet, but I'd quite like it to be a thing and because of that I'm not in a hurry for anything to happen.'
She paused for a moment
'It's just that I find you a bit intimidating, almost scary."
I laughed. I'd never been called that before.
'Intimidating? How?'
'Well you know what you want, you are so confident and you are really muscled.'
I laughed some more.
'Thank you. That's lovely of you to say but I'm really not that scary.'
We talked some more. There was a bit more kissing and then some more talking about things.
Then she looked at me carefully and said 'I'm not scared of you anymore.'
Things got even more fruity.
Marriage percentage? Hard to say but devilishly high.
EDIT : Marriage percentage : 60%
Bollywood Nights
I have been a naughty boy.
This is not because I have been absent for so long (an unavoidable attack of Real Life and a virused laptop), but because I have done a naughty thing.
This particular naughty thing was catalysed by a rather lovely bottle of Bollinger that I had been keeping in reserve for emergencies (read: in case I needed to impress a girl at short notice). I'm a firm believer in not saving things for the 'special occasion' which never arises so cracked open the Champagne to celebrate Dragonforce getting a new, andrather well paid, job (she was always complaining that I was saving it for some cheap girl and not her anyway).
After polishing off the bottle we retired to our respective rooms. This is when mistake No. 1 occured. I logged on to MSN. Cupcake was online. This is not a problem in itself because it had been a couple of years since we had spoken online so she did not remember that it was me.
However, buoyed along by the champagne, I broke cover. Mistake number 2.
We chatted for about 3 hours. There were web-cams. There was naughtiness. It was all rather fun! She had a new haircut (and reminded me rather of Alison Mosshart) and had been exercising so was in much better shape. Somehow the norks had remained at an ever impressive 34FF. 34FF!!! How I had missed them and her naughty eyes.
By 4am, heady on the euphoria of sexual excitement, I jumped into my car to meet her. We drove out to dark country lanes and hijinks ensued.
At 6am I crept back into he house, hoping that Dragonforce had not noticed I was missing. This was a Thursday night. 3 hours sleep is not enough to operate on but at least I was working from home so could sit around in my pants, answering emails and dropping toast crumbs on myself.
So, was it worth it?
Well, frankly yes. I am hindered in my dating escapades by comparing everyone to her. I find myself looking for the characteristics that attracted me to her, and comparing every kiss to those I had with her. However, amongst this I know full well that we could never have a relationship again. There has been too much hurt and I would never trust her again.
I am, at least, no further back than I was before, and the hijinks was superb. I felt like a naughty teenager! This is probably not a wise thing to repeat though.
Oh, and I found out from Dragonforce the following day that the very same night she had been texting her ex and had agreed to meet with the unspoken subtext of hijinks.
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With the Goa assembly recently passing a measure to raise the salary of the legislators by a whopping 77 per cent, village panchayat sarpanchas in Salcete taluka are now demanding an increase in their salary too.
Speaking to this daily, some of the sarpanchas from the taluka said that the monthly salary that the government provides of Rs 3,000 to the panchas and Rs 4,000 to the sarpanchas is meagre.
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measure during the recently concluded assembly session," said Savio D'Silva, sarpanch of Velim.
Sarpanch of Aquem Baixo panchayat Siddesh Bhagat questioned how the legislators could turn a blind eye to the concerns of the sarpanchas and panchas, while supporting the proposal for a 77 per cent hike in their own salary. "Why do they think only of themselves? Former sarpanchas had placed the demand before the Panchayat Minister and the government, but I am told nothing has been done so far," Bhagat said.
Another sarpanch of a Class A panchayat said that the MLAs should distribute 25 per cent of their salary to the panchayat members so that the panchayat members can work more efficiently at the grassroots level. "What can we do with Rs 4,000 per month? People expect a lot from the sarpanchas and panchas. They want donations, and even financial assistance from the sarpanchas. We cannot do it with Rs 4,000. We, therefore, demand more," he said.
Former three-term sarpanch of Rachol panchayat, who is also the general secretary of All Goa Panchayat Democratic Forum, Joseph Vaz said that he had given a representation to the government in May, last year, urging the government to increase the salary of sarpanchas and panchas. "Panchayat Minister Mauvin Godinho told me that the file has been sent for financial approval of the government. Now one year has passed but nothing positive has come out as yet?" he lamented.


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Budget Update
Following extensive review of the 2018 Preliminary Corporate Business Plan and Budget, November 27 and 28, 2017, City Council approved the 2018 Business Plan and Budget which includes a property tax increase of 4.70%. While continuing to face significant non-tax revenue pressures such as declines in provincial funding, the approved budget will fulfill and maintain the City's investment plans, service level commitments and dedicated civic programs that residents rely on. The 4.70% property tax increase will be allocated as follows: 2.78% attributed to provincial funding reductions, 1.17% to Police Services, and 0.75% to be invested in all remaining civic programs and services. Without a funding gap left as a result of declines in provincial funding, the 2018 property tax increase would have been 1.92%. The 4.70% increase means a typical single-family home with an assessed value of $371,000 will pay an additional $6.82 each month, or $81.84 for the year.
2018 Operating and Capital Budget Highlights
City Council did not approve an increase of $1.2 million to increase the service level provided by the Snow & Ice Management program — this reduction of 0.55% from the proposed tax increase was utilized to reduce the property tax as well as provide the resources necessary to maintain the current service levels in the City's Street Sweeping and Parks Maintenance programs. City Council also approved additional funding to the Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA). This included: * $45,000 to operate the Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink at PotashCorp Plaza; and * $286,000 in additional operational funding for 2018. This amount was funded through a property tax contribution of $143,000 and a one-time funding contribution of $143,000 from the City's Special Events Reserve. The overall contribution to the MVA in 2018 resulted in a 0.09% increase to the property tax.
Total 2018 Operating & Capital Budget Combined: $1.14 Billion
The Corporate Business Plan and Budget frames the detailed investment decisions the City will follow in 2018. Not just about revenues and expenditures, the finalized Business Plan and Budget provides a reflection of what City Council, residents, businesses and the community as a whole value. The City's Strategic Goal of Asset and Financial Sustainability commits to budget planning that is open and transparent, and that the City invests in what matters. To address the needs of citizens today and tomorrow, the City is focused on the long-term goal of managing the City in a smart, sustainable way. Visit saskatoon.ca/financialfuture for additional budget and financial information.
Upcoming Event: Coffee With Your Councillor
There's one last opportunity before the holidays to come by and meet me at this informal get together, designed to hear your questions and concerns. Wednesday, December 20 | 9:00 – 11:00am | Market Mall (Between Safeway and Community Board)
Neighbourhood Updates
Nutana Suburban Area
Market Mall is proceeding with some internal renovations, updating CRUs (Commercial Rental Units) and creating reconfigured units for new businesses. They are also looking at adding some commercial pads around the site, within their current zoning. There has been no action to proceed with the residential development that was approved for the site. The discretionary use for Market Mall was approved on August 18th, 2016 and expires 24 months from that date. If the proposed development has not started by August 18th, 2018, the approval is no longer valid. To date, we have not heard from the new owners with regards to the residential development but I can't speak conclusively as to whether or not they plan to go ahead with it. There would still be time for them to move ahead by August so we will have to wait and see. There is also some work being done working Saskatoon Transit to explore possibly changing the configuration of the bus mall.
Wildwood – Traffic Review
The Wildwood Neighbourhood Traffic Review began on May 11 with our community meeting. The recommendations presented at the second community meeting held on Tuesday, December 5th include: * Curb extensions * Speed display board * Zebra crosswalk * Parking restrictions * Accessibility ramps To review the draft recommendations and locations, visit www.shapingsaskatoon.ca and visit the Discussion page for the Wildwood NTR to provide your feedback. The final report will be presented to City Council in early Winter and implementation of the final recommendations will take place in Spring / Summer 2018.
With December now here, the City has prepared the educational flyer that is mailed out to residents living near some of the various stormwater retention ponds commonly used for recreational use. These flyers will be mailed out via Canada Post December 5-7, however. As a follow up to the request for quicker access onto Lakeview Pond, the municipal policy related to recreational use of stormwater retention ponds is still being reviewed by the City and others. For the upcoming season, the City will be following the current process outlined in our policy where ice thickness must reach 16" before the City of Saskatoon will flip over the "warning" pond signage. I will continue to check in with the Saskatoon Fire Department in the coming weeks on how the ice testing results are and will update you in future newsletters as soon as the pond signs are flipped.
New Schools
The new schools in Rosewood opened in September for the new school year. Colette Bourgonje School and St. Therese of Lisieux School are filled with students eager to learn and excited to be in brand new schools. The Community Centre that joins the schools is owned by the City of Saskatoon and community meetings and activities can be held there with prior bookings. There is a lot of activity in and around the schools with both construction and traffic of all types in the area. So I urge you to travel safe.
Interchange at Highway 16 & Boychuk
The construction of the Boychuk Interchange progressed well in 2017. We are currently on schedule to meet the July 2019 completion date. To date, the Contractor has completed: * The detour road * All third party utility relocates * All storm pipes * The structure foundations * The median pier columns for the structure * The Structure MSE walls and abutments The contractor will continue digging out the storm ponds throughout the winter, as this task will be difficult to do after the spring melt. The next major milestone for this project will be erecting the girders for the bridge, which is anticipated to happen in late January or February of 2018. The rest of the work will depend when winter decides to leave us in 2018. When weather allows, the Contractor will focus on finishing the earthwork and will start building the connecting roadways.


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3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain
Three young boys, Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum together with their neighbor girl, computer whiz Amanda are visiting Mega Mountain amusement park when it is invaded by an army of ninjas led by evil Medusa, who wants to take over the park and hold the owners for ransom. Kids and retired TV star Dave Dragon, who made his farewell appearance at the park at the time the ninjas appeared, have to break Medusa's vicious plans.
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The train model is a very well designed rig of objects built by Daniel Wray.
Early on in the development of this model, texture maps were used, however in the following weeks for some reason it proved to be quite buggy, so in a period of a few day the entire model was shaded with custom Renderman shaders.
This is one of the more elaborate shader setups in the entire collection of models.
The shaders built and used for this train model are :
The pw_trainmetal shader was designed to be used on a multiple objects with different material colors and properties. So from the ground up the shader has two options for color, Material Color and Mirror Color. The shader also has an environmental reflection function built in that will take care of any reflection maps used, should the need arise. Since this shader was designed for flexiblity with color assignments, the fragment can be assigned to different Blender materials that use different colors without having to duplicate the shader or use a different shader.
pw_trainmetal.sl Mosaic Shader Fragment
(RSL parameter name) = (Blender/Mosaic parameter assignment)
Color1 = <MatCol_C>
Color2 = <MatMirrorColor_C>
Phong_SpecColor = <MatSpecCol_C>
Metal_Spec = <MatSpec_M1.0_A0.0_F>
envtexturename = <SysGetGlobalEnvMap_S>
The pw_trainwheel shader is a modified rail.sl shader, though with it's rust pattern reversed so that the rust will be applied from top down, as opposed to the rail shader which was meant to indicate that due to repeated use the top of the rail has been worn smooth and rust free. This shader will be the quite the elaborate design as it was meant for the wheels, however due to the code the rust pattern will only be placed in a particular direction and that cannot be changed. So two different Blender materials for the wheels need to be made, as well as a duplicate shader fragment of pw_trainwheel, one for the left side of the train and one for the right. This way the shader looks accurate to the real thing. Not only that but the same shader will be used for the springs and again a whole new Blender material will need to be made, as well as a duplicate shader fragment.
The pw_rusty_metal shader is being used for the rest of the metal surfaces that will have some sort of rust poking out of a paint layer.
MOSAICsurface will be used for everything else, including the interior of the train, the glass windows and all other materials that do not need the level of shading needed as the rest of the model.


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first published on September 11, 2017 by Sean
Another Turkish hilltop outpost, another PKK raid. In what has become an alarmingly frequent occurrence, the PKK attacks another Turkish Op while the sun sets.
A three-camera video showing a lightly equipped PKK element as it establishes several support-by-fire positions and an assault team creeps towards a small Turkish outpost. With the long shadows of sunset hitting the hillsides and the prospects for evening chow likely on the soldier's minds, the Turks can be seen casually hanging around the multiple bunkers and foxholes on the hilltop. While they are probably just doing what most soldiers do (finding ways to combat boredom and eagerly waiting for food), their vulnerability is obvious to the PKK fighters who choose this opportune moment to commence fire.
However, despite the large number of Turks just brazenly standing in the open, the initial PKK machine gun fire appears to largely miss the now scrambling soldiers. In short order, the Turks make it to cover and the PKK support-by-fires begin suppressing the numerous fighting positions. The PKK assault element begins making its way up a long spine towards the outpost, firing a steady stream of RPG's and automatic fire as they make a grueling uphill attack.
The video ends well before the PKK assault team overruns the hilltop and there's little to indicate that they do. The terrain is wide open, with limited cover or concealment and the PKK team must attack and suppress uphill. They may have wisely chosen sunset as an appropriate time to strike, in case the Turkish position was too strong the fast approaching darkness would provide cover for the PKK fighters withdrawal.
The Turkish positions seems to weather this attack well, though luck and terrain probably had a helping hand. They survived the initial shock, found cover, and were very fortunate that the PKK didn't have any weapons heavier than an RPG. They maintained their position, and the PKK fighters were almost certainly forced to pull out once darkness fell.


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Several companies in the Washington area have been recognized by Working Mother Magazine as among the best workplaces for mothers.
It has been 25 years since the magazine first challenged workplaces to enact family-friendly policies.
Now, 70 percent of mothers work and women outnumber men in the workplace for the first time in U.S. history, according to Working Mother Media.
"The immense influx of women into the workforce demanded changes in workplace culture as companies strove to keep working moms' talent and loyalty," said Carol Evans, president of Working Mother Media, in a statement.
Companies that earn spots on the Working Mother 100 Best Companies list are more likely than others to offer telecommuting, formal mentoring, health insurance for part-timers, flextime, paid maternity leave, lactation rooms, on-site childcare, mental health consultations, elder-care resources, health screening and wellness programs.
Companies on the list with headquarters in our area include:
- Arnold & Porter – Washington, D.C.
- Covington & Burling – Washington, D.C.
- Fannie Mae – Washington, D.C.
- FINRA – Washington, D.C.
- National Education Association – Washington, D.C.
- Marriott International, Inc. – Bethesda, Md.
- Discovery Communications – Silver Spring, Md.
- Freddie Mac – McLean, Va.
- Capital One Financial Corporation – McLean, Va.


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Solidarity economy
Increase the gross national happiness
In many places people are experimenting with new forms of economic activity. But there is not yet a common theory of the "solidarity economy".
Everything that Alex Shure invents he posts on the internet. Free of charge. Anyone can use the plans, adapt them to his own needs and recreate the things. At the website of the young man from North Rhine-Westphalia, you can find a hand-caressing wooden cube with a built-in electronic kit: it can be used to dim lamps wirelessly. How to construct a bicycle tractor with an electric motor for small vegetable farmers is also described there. Shure developed it together with other designers at a festival in France.
The tinkerer is part of a movement for "open source hardware". While the system of the growth economy results in a few companies supplying the bulk of the global market, Shure and his allies want a decentralized form of production, based on regional conditions and needs. Patents he thinks are nonsense: why shouldn't you share good ideas so that others can use and improve them? Shure doesn't need a lot of money to live. Now and then he photographs weddings or helps small companies with their software problems.
Farmers and consumers share harvest and riskBut it is not only young people who are trying out the path of a "solidarity economy". In recent years various projects have emerged that are governed by other standards than those of the profit motive and competition. Along with big city exchange platforms and repair workshops, these include solidarity farms. In Japan they are common; in Germany for a long time there was only the Buschberghof near Hamburg, where farmers and consumers share the risk and the harvest. Within a few years the number of such farms has increased to more than a hundred.
Cooperatives, which have been around since the Middle Ages, are also experiencing a revival: mergers of people who found an enterprise on the basis of shared values. Each member has an equal say, regardless of how high his share is. In Germany it is above all renewable energies that have given cooperatives and similar associations a boost. In the Bavarian "energy village" Wildpoldsried, the residents have taken care that everyone has something from the switch to electricity from renewable sources. The wind turbines now belong to dozens of families, and not only the farmer but also his neighbours receive lease income for the sites.
Gaining more power over everyday lifeThere are many approaches to a solidarity economy, but the term has not yet been clearly defined. Nor can its supporters be politically situated. What unites them is that they want to gain more power over their everyday lives. They want to know how the things they consume originate, and not be dependent on anonymous corporations.
In any case solidary economy sees economics as only a part of life. For many indigenous people in Latin America this goes without saying. They have developed the approach of "buen vivir", which aims at a life in harmony with the community and nature, and has been adopted as a state goal in the constitutions of Bolivia and Ecuador. In southern Africa the "Ubuntu" philosophy is a similar approach. In contrast to the idea of an autonomous individual, here relationships are central: "I am because you are".
In Europe too companies have realized that the fixation on profit destroys nature and can be carried out only at the expense of other people and future generations. Many compile so-called "public welfare balances". In these they examine their supply chain and document their efforts to reduce transport, energy and raw material consumption. The well-being of employees, suppliers and customers is also part of these balances.
Fair wages, fair pricesThat within capitalist structures things can be managed in accordance with different values has been proven by the young German entrepreneur Sina Trinkwalder. Her company Manomama belies those who maintain that in Western Europe high wages make it impossible to produce textiles. The 140 employees in her enterprise are mainly older woman, single parents or disabled people, all of whom earn at least 10 euros per hour. In Bangladesh, a seamstress is paid the equivalent of 50 euros a month.
How does this work? Trinkwalder spends nothing on advertising and pays herself the same wage as she does her staff. She asks fabric companies how much money they need for production and accepts this price without bargaining. She expects the same from her customers, to whom she discloses her calculations. The amazing thing is that the products of Manomama are no more expensive than are those of the major retail chains. Wunder muss man selber machen (i.e. Miracles You Have to Work Yourself) is the title of the book she has written – a fitting motto for the solidarity economy


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Breloom Pokedoll
I recently won a rush plush commission slot that usakochan occasionally puts up. And had to snatch it seconds after she posted. I've been dying to commission her for years but never had the funds for it. But this was my time. I just had to get one. Even though I'm a plush maker myself, I just can't keep my own work. Like any artist would, you get tired of your older work *how ever good it may be*. I tried multiple times making things for myself but time and time again. I would sell them to people I think would appreciate and love my work more than I. XD But seeing thousands and thousands of collection updates, talking about all their sweet new custom plush people receive, how unique and one of a kind they make their collections look. It really made me feel left out, I knew I needed to get at least a few customs for my collection. I'm very picky though and wouldn't trust any one else with my designs BUT usakochan. She's just incredible.
Just look at that shroom pokedoll! It's EXACTLY like my turnaround drawings of the plush I've made. Dead on. Every detail is perfect. I am very impressed with the shroom hat the most! The way she constructed it sits perfectly around his head. The embroidery details are wonderful and he sits on its own just fine. Breloom and Shroomish have yet to receive official plush. T-T But these really fill the void for me * or until they surprise me with some in the future. HA. Yeah right. But I can dream.* I know who I'm bringing when I go on pkmncollector meet ups! *w*
Just look at that shroom pokedoll! It's EXACTLY like my turnaround drawings of the plush I've made. Dead on. Every detail is perfect. I am very impressed with the shroom hat the most! The way she constructed it sits perfectly around his head. The embroidery details are wonderful and he sits on its own just fine. Breloom and Shroomish have yet to receive official plush. T-T But these really fill the void for me * or until they surprise me with some in the future. HA. Yeah right. But I can dream.* I know who I'm bringing when I go on pkmncollector meet ups! *w*
Shroomish Pokedoll
Look at this little baby shroomie! Even back in the Ruby/Saphire days I always thought Shroomish would get a pokedoll. His design is soooooooo Pokedoll-ish. Whats even weirder is that Shroomish has NO existing plush. Period. ]: Why?! He's a ball with dots. Why weren't there no plush made? Oh well, until that glorious day they make a Shroomish plush. I'll have this adorable toadstool to hold me over till then. Made by the ever so lovely, Usakochan. I love me some Usako. <3 I finally have BOTH my shroomies in pokedoll form. ;3; I thought this would never happen.....agh! She even made Shroomish a little smaller in comparison of Breloom. Just like my Slakoth and Vigoroth. *v*
"Angry" Shroomish Pokedoll
"Shiny" Standing Breloom Plush
"Shiny" Sitting Breloom Plush
Laying Breloom Plush
"Shiny" Shroomish Bell Plush
Another thing I've been holding until this post is my first ever bell plush! Shiny Shroomish! Made my the extremely talented flag! It is gorgeous, the red material just shines so nicel and I love hearing his little bell! I never owned a bell plush before but I always knew my first would come from flag. Such a well made item, I can't wait to get more some day!
She even drew me an adorable little Shroomish sketch! He looks so confused. XDD Love it love it! Thank you SO much! :DDD
Breloom Bell Plush
Breloom Large Bell Plush
This was in another Shroom line collectors collection. I always admired it from a far. Then when they decided to part ways with this line I jumped at the chance to own this gem. It's so well made. Especially the tail! Look how round and perfect it is. It has a cute little red bell and painted eyes. I'm very happy to own two different styled Breloom bell plush. Made by Mr.Nipples.
Mini "Teddy Bear Styled" Breloom Plush
Look at this adorable little thing. ;A; It is the smallest shroom plush I have. It is extremely tiny! This is a teddy bear styled mini plush and its a little different since its made of Minky. Just look at the detail! The shroom hat and tail balls are all there. I'm very impressed with quality for how small it is. He's extremely cute and i love his little black eyes and smile. This is my second teddy bear styled plush, my first being Sylveon. Made by Cwinget.~
Breloom Tail Plush Charm
"Sky Uppercut" Breloom Sculpture
I CANNOT believe this sculpture. It's SO amazing! Seeing Breloom in such a pose is so refreshing in my collection of standard pose figures. He is sculpted using the move "Sky Uppercut" His extended claws came out so well. I love his determined face, the detail in the eyes and the mouth looks soooo cool! I'm really happy to have such a huge and glorious sculpture for my Shroom collection. He really towers over it and watches all his tiny babies. This sculpture was made by EmilySculpts on DA.
Chibi "Shiny" Laying Breloom Sculpture
This little gem is my belovedl, his head broke off during its travels but glue fixed him easily. I bet you didn't even guess he was damaged, didnt you? The infusion was a complete success and he looks brand new! You can't even see the crack line around his neck! This adorable little thing was made by the almighty Slowpoke weilder, Caffwin!! <333 She made my fantastic shroom head as a part of a trade. I just LOVE this sculpture to bits, I just want to cradle my laying little Loom in my arms forever! Thank you so much! I couldn't have asked for such a unique and cute pose. I cant even...*holds it again and starts to cradle it*.
Attacking Shiny Breloom Sculpture
This is just so fantastic! Another pose I wanted to see created, Im so glad I asked Porcupine_paws to make him because she made him simply perfect. To the determined kick butt face, his nicely shaped shroom hat, his extended out arm to his smoothly sculpted legs. Im amazed how she made him stand up! This is perhaps one of my favorite shroom customs and he was so worth the trade. Her work is grade A.
Shiny Breloom Figure Charm
Breloom (Featuring Slakoth) Bakery 3 Layer Cake Sculpture
My spectacular bakery order sculpture from nightmare_chan2 and jirachi_chan6! Wow, I was blown away with the detail within her sculpture. Slakoth's claws, pink little nose and Breloom's tail and frills are to die for! Not only that but the cake they are placed upon is the exact shades of purple I wanted. Its so perfect. Two of my favorite lines put in such a unique sculpture. This piece really represents my collection and my website. C: Its so cute how their placed on the cake, Breloom is even bigger than Slakoth in size. This is such a treasure.
Shroomish Charm
I just had to make a figure of the happy Shroomish image. I just HAD to. This charm came out great! I had no trouble creating his ridges and I love his little uppy flaps X3 I'm so glad to add these customs to my collection, I've been wanting charms for them for a really long time.
Breloom Charm
Eeeeeee! Another charm I've been dying to own! Hes just so cute and extremely tiny! It was hard to get all his detail in there. The tail was hard to construct since I didnt want to bend it while putting the four balls on the tip. I had to paint his neck flaps over his body since they wouldnt look right with clay. I even made the lines underneath his shroom hat but their not visible. I love my little Loom charm.
Shiny Breloom Bead Figure Sculpture
Wow! I always admired this sculpture on this artist's art gallery they never sell their bead sculpture I waited years and all of a sudden they decided to sell all their past work! Including this lovely, lovely shiny Breloom bead sculpture. It is….phenomenal! So much weight and detail in such a simplistic art form. I own two of her original works shiny Sylveon being the other. I'm extremely happy to have this. Made by AgentDoppelnuller.
Shroomish and Breloom "Pika*Chi Double" Pins
Cuties! The artist decided to make a sale of all her past generation pins! I had to get these since I usually had to go visit the artist at conventions to try my luck and blind bags at these pins. Now I have a full set! I don't know which I like more but that Breloom is extremely cute! Plus, the purple background really makes the green stand out. Made by Pika*Chi Double.
Breloom and Shiny Breloom "Battle Trozei" Embroidery Patches
Shroomish Pokedoll Stamp
Shroomish Trozei Bead Sprite
.....This is the cutest. I'm a happy camper. His trozei sprite looks so great in bead form! I'm really happy I completed my set of Trozei bead sprites for this line! Of course he was made by Little_Ribbon. <333
Breloom Trozei Bead Sprite
dgkdfhgadg...this is the coolest bead sprite ever! I'm surprised no one decided to do trozei bead sprites in the past! I just had to get the Shroom line made in this style! :D And owning the actual stickers sorta pushed me even more. Made by the talented Little_Ribbon. Ain't she great!?
Shroomish Menu Bead Sprite
X3 Looook at eeeeeeeeem' so small and angry, I never noticed he didnt have a unibrow in his menu sprite. Haha, thats funny. Again, Little_Ribbon does it again in this adorable Shroomish menu sprite. I'm really happy I have all these awesome bead sprites for the shroom line. :3
Breloom Menu Bead Sprite
What can I say, Little_Ribbon does great work! Lookit my little menu sprite Loom! :D The colors are great and I just love how vibrant it is. Shes currently making me a Shroomish to match.


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Funky Fynbos Trail Run – 23 September 2018
Distances, prices, starting times:
•Fynbos Trail Run: 30km - R 300 – 07:00
•Funky twelve 'k': 12km - R 150 – 08:30
•Lomond Farm Run: 5km - R 20 – 09:00 (no timing or medal. Option to get wine on discount)
Race entries include:
•Bottle of Lomond wine / medal
•Medical support
•Race refreshments & water points, and after race chill space with great food and award-winning wines and local craft beers.
Registration and late entries at Lomond Wine Estate:
Friday 21 Sept 17:00 – 19:00
Sunday 23 Sept 06:00 – 08:30
Timing will be done by Live Time (Entryninja), so please bring your SAS timing chip with. Otherwise you can rent one for R10 or buy one for R50.
Fynbos Trail Run
This is a toughie with three steep climbs and a total altitude gain of 1229m. The runs starts and ends at Lomond Wine Estate. The first water table at the 6km mark under the shade of ancient white pear and wild olive trees. The trail meanders through magnificent fynbos to the Grootbos Milkwood Forest where runners will follow the forest trail path under these majestic, thousand year old trees. The route then takes runners down through pristine fynbos in full spring time bloom and through the ancient and milkwood forest to the second water point at Fynbos Retreat at the 21km mark. From here it's down into beautiful forest and a surprise waterfall and then up the second major climb and then descends quite steeply into Flower valley through the beautiful Stinkhoutsbos Forest and down the valley to the finish line at Lomond Wine Estate.
There will be 2 water points on route but runners are expected to carry their own hydration as well as the normal compulsory gear (water proof jacket, charged cell phone, space blanket, whistle, buff / beanie, warm top).
Running time: Top runners can expect to take around 140-160mins to complete the 30km route and back markers about 4.5 hours.
Funky twelve 'k'
This run is suitable for the novice-intermediate trail runners. The routes are by no means flat but it's on farm roads, jeep tracks and a well-used hiking trail. The first three kilometres provides a relatively easy, gentle warm up along the lower slopes of Flower Valley, before a steep climb up the fynbos-clad slopes. At the top you will experience spectacular 360 degree views across the Agulhas Plain towards the distant Cape Agulhas at the southern tip of Africa, as well as beautiful views of Dyer Island and the South Atlantic Ocean. From the highest point at the 7km mark the trail winds down a jeep track to the Stinkwood forest where runners will be treated to the shade of ancient indigenous trees and run along the stream before exiting the forest for the final charge down the valley to the finish at the Funky Festival grounds at Lomond Wine Estate.
Running time: Top runners can expect to take about 40-45 minutes, while back markers will take about 2 hours.
Funky 5/6 km Farm Run
This run is for beginners and families who want to participate in the Funky without any real fitness concerns. The route offers an easy run around the vines and the dam providing a gentle fun experience. Pram and kiddies bike friendly.
Other Sporting activities happening over the weekend:
Saturday 50km + Sunday 45km MTB
Saturday 8km / 16km / 24km MTB
Funky Fynbos DUO:
The 2018 challenge is on, who will be the Funky Fynbos "Ysterman" and "Ystervrou". If you own a bike and a pair of 'takkies", then this is the one to do. Enter both days and enjoy the spectacular beauty of this area and challenge your body to the max.
Long: 50km MTB + 30km Trail Run
Medium: 24km MTB + 12km Trail Run
For more information contact us at 083 267 8164 or Hierdie e-posadres word van Spambotte beskerm. Jy moet JavaScript ontsper om dit te lees.
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Teacher Grant Information Session
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Thursday, September 17, 12 noon CST. Join a twitter chat to learn about FFT's self-designed grants for professional development. Carrie Pillsbury, FFT director of communications, will lead the chat using the hashtag #FFTgrants.
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At noon CST, look for a tweet from @fundforteachers welcoming participants and inviting introductions. You will participate by typing comments/questions back to @fundforteachers, always using the hashtage #FFTgrants at the end of your tweet. After a few guided Q&As, we'll open it up to questions and conclude with resources, timelines and encouragement from previous Fellows to inspire your 2016 proposal.
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September 26, 2008
Unit 2 week 3:
Have been reading Susan Sontag's
Illness as Metaphor and Aids and Its Metaphors
(Penguin 2002)
Sontag defines how certain illness (Tuberculosis) is thought to 'occasion some kind of self-transcendence' (Aids and Its Metaphors, Chapter 4 p123)
While others are seen as a plague, (cancer, syphilis, aids, rabies) dehumanizing especially those that result in amputation or disfigurement.
This questions why a society should need to vilify certain conditions and demonize them in this way.
Question: does or might the virtual world or internet communities provide a platform of democracy in this area?
By the use of avatars? Or does the use of avatars establish and promote an increased reinforcement of ideal of happiness and success residing solely off the back of an-unachievable human perfection? Of the little research I have done in to second life, many communities exist in a seeming paradises of an inhuman 'perfection'. In believing that we should we not have 'flaws', in some way eradicating these 'flaws' in our physicality, we believe will live 'happy ever after' like the princess in a fairy tale?
They could be seen to present a form of escapism, extending the view that there should be nothing uncomfortable or bad in a 'successful' and 'happy' life, up holding the concept that a form of unattainable physical perfection is necessary and the only means to create a utopia which is obtained with very few demands or difficulties. Given the very real concerns around the issues to do with size 0, weight, appearance and self esteem that surrounds the fashion industry in relation to young and teenage individuals this escapism could be seen to carry some of the same messages and issues.
Question: how much is the internet engaging, raising, challenging and changing our use and ideas of and around stereotypes?
Chapter 6 looks at how governments and politicians harness our primal fears and direct /transfer them towards illness or stereotype to achieve a political outlook or out come.
Definitions…we are driven by a need to define ourselves and those around us
These understandings/definitions labels become synonyms and stereotypes, which bind and use definition to control a society or groups of people.
We are all driven by basic human instincts and psychosocial, psychological urges, flight or fight, urge to reproduce, to look for the fittest and strongest, xenophobia, either in the stranger or alien or in illness.
The issue becomes to challenge these initial responses and to think beyond them, rather than to veneer over them and harness them as a means to lead societies.
We are still perusing the perfect physical specimen ('he/she is fit'). Driven by the urge to find the best partner to reproduce with and have by our side as a status symbol. Why are we still driven in this virtual world to pander to these stereotypes? Or gift ourselves with what we may feel lacking in our physical reality? Why can we never be enough in our own right?
We can be defined by our physical appearance and by our movements, are we stiff, bent, slow, showing signs of age? And a value placed on us, a stereotype to define us and mould us.
If we are constantly adapting our sexual identities in order to be successful in our society's ever shifting and redefining out look in relation to its changing needs, why are we holding on to very basic instincts of physicality that we know in many ways to be out moded intellectually and scientifically?
Stelarc is proposing that by replacing no longer necessary organs the body could be used to house a more relevant technology. That is the very challenging concept the cyborg. Then what happens to definition through physicality, gender, race, illness? Would it become obsolete ?
Would the template of illness that we have bestowed already on our technology (the computer 'viruses' that Susan Sontag remarks on in 'Aids and Its Metaphors') become incorporated in to the cyborg? Would we in incorporating technology into our physical bodies also bring and maintain this idea of illnesses and its defining role?


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Final Conference
The conference on Fair and Inclusive Education was held in Trondheim, Norway, 4-5 June 2007 with the support of the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. This OECD conference brought together policy makers, scholars and senior educational administrators from 22 OECD and non member countries who deal with equity in education issues to share recent research, discuss emerging policy issues, and consider how schools and education systems can respond to these challenges.
The conference discussed the outcomes of the OECD thematic review on equity in education, including the comparative report No more failures: ten steps to equity in education and examined a proposed set of policy levers focused on fair and inclusive design, practices and resources in education. Discussions focused on key issues for equity in education, such as early childhood interventions, school choice or secondary education structures, measures to reduce dropout rates, financial or strategic policies countries have adopted or may envisage putting in place to enhance equity in their education systems. Conference participants also debated how to raise policy awareness of equity in education issues and how policies for equity in education can be best supported. While the first ten steps have been taken, countries now need to move forward with the next 20 and 30 steps to equity in education.
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Base on 30 person and above
Flight Details : KUL - FRA - KUL
Location : Germany - Netherland - Belgium - France - Switzerland
Highlights : Amsterdam Zaanse Schans / Keukenhof Garden (seasonal), Cologne Catheral, Brussels Atomium, Paris Eiffel Tower, Basel, Lucerne Mount Titlis, Zurich Lake Titisee
Duration : 11 Days
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Assemble at KLIA and ready for departure with Condor Air - direct flight to Frankfurt.
Arrival at Frankfurt airport, driver will pick up 1.5 hour after landing. Proceed to Cologne for Orientation Tour followed by lunch at restaurant. Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany. It has a rich history and many sights and stories that warrant a visit.
Later, proceed journey to Amsterdam. Upon arrivals, dinner at restaurant and check – in hotel.
Hotel: Ibis Schiphol or Similar Class
After breakfast, visit to Zaanse Schans. When you think of the Netherlands, you picture wooden windmills,delicious cheese and perhaps the hope that the locals still wear wooden clogs. At Zaanse Schans, you will get an accurate impression of life in Holland in the 17th and 18th centuries, this place offers so much more than just windmills!
Today, you can see traditional Dutch homes, barns, windmills and even enjoy a glimpse into the life of a clog & cheese making!
During Keukenhof season we will visit to Keukenhof Garden (opening period: 21 Mar - 19 May), which known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world's largest flower gardens. More than 7 million flower bulbs are planted in Keukenhof every year. It's definitely a must see place in Holland!
Later proceed to Gassan Diamond for a tour at diamonds factory. Lunch at restaurant.
Then, continue the tour by the river with canal cruise.
Explore Amsterdam's famous Red Light District before dinner at restaurant and back to hotel.
Hotel: Ibis Schiphol or Similar Class
After breakfast, check - out and proceed to Brussels for Orientation Tour. Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is known for being multicultural, from the mixture of different languages spoken in a small country to the historic grand architecture and medieval towns melding with modern designs across the country.
Lunch at restaurant. Continue journey to Paris. Upon arrival, dinner at restaurant and check – in hotel.
Hotel:Median Paris Congres or Similar Class
After breakfast, proceed with Orientation Tour of Paris. Winter time in Paris is cold but not freezing. Put on a winter coat, a scarf and walking around Eiffel Tower is probably the most romantic things you can do in Paris.
Later proceed to Fragonard Parfumeur Factory, which looks more like a beachside villa than a factory.
Delight your senses with an afternoon spent exploring one the oldest and most luxurious traditions in France—perfume. Hear about the history of perfume-making beginning thousands of years ago, and see how today's products are crafted using only the highest-quality raw ingredients.
Then proceed to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann for shopping activity.
Dinner at restaurant and back to hotel.
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After breakfast, proceed to La Vallee Village for shopping activity. Discover a unique shopping experience in an open-air setting at La Vallée Village near Paris, with more than 110 boutiques of worldrenowned international fashion and lifestyle brandsoffering their previous seasons' collections at reduced prices, all year round. Back to hotel.
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Basel. Stop at Dijon for lunch before arrives to Basel.Dinner and check – in hotel. Basel tucked up in the corner of Switzerland against the borders of France and Germany, the vibrant city of Basel offers the perfect escape for art fans, families and history lovers.
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After breakfast, proceed to Lucerne for Orientation Tour to discover Lucerne City. Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne, is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. It is a city that combines Tradition AND The Modern. In scarcely any other cityscape in the world are historic buildings from the 15th century so
harmoniously blended with modern buildings designed by internationally-renowned contemporary architects. Enjoy Swiss' products shopping on your journey through central Switzerland.
Lunch at restaurant before proceed to Engelberg for another orientation tour in Central Switzerland, dinner at restaurant and back to hotel.
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Optional: A Mt Tiltis tour with cable car and ever revolving rotair gondola from the green valley bottom to the high alpine glacier region 3020m/10000 ft with guarantees snow the whole year round. *(Subject to weather condition)
After breakfast, check - out hotel and proceed to visit Europe's largest waterfalls, Rhine falls for photo stop. The roar of up to 600,000 litres of water per second crashing over the rocks makes your ear drums throb.
Then, continue journey to visit the charming Titisee, to visit the locally renowned Drubba watchmaker to see how cuckoo clocks are made. Lunch at restaurant.
Later, continue to Frankfurt, dinner at restaurant and check – in hotel.
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Well, you all know about boys and toys right. This is my brothers latest toy! It's not his first motorbike and I've taken trips with him before. However, I do believe this is the tiniest seat I've ever called home. Let me just tell you, I'm not a size zero girl...
I love the speed though! On Saturday the weather was beautiful. We went to a small town, about 40 minutes from Stockholm, called Vaxholm. We had lunch and a look around. I had the opportunity to do one of my favourite things- look at people.
This is the kind of bike I'd like to ride. I love all the pretty flowers. Isn't it gorgeous?
To everyone how left a comment on my previous post. Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy being on the road with me!
15 July 2007
My life as a biker chick
Posted by Annica at Sunday, July 15, 2007
4 comments:
- neki desu said...
So you're calling a bike seat home. Enjoy the road!
loved vaxholm.
neki desu
- 20 July 2007 at 17:05
- Alis Clair said...
I've never been at home on the back of a bike! Good for you though.
I do love the "flower power" bike though.
- 20 July 2007 at 18:58
I went by boat to Vaxholm, but it must be fun by bike too. Amandine and I admire all those pretty houses we show on the way and we enjoyed the trip, despite the very bad weather we had this day. The landscape is so beautiful that rain does not ruin the sight.
Keep telling us about your trip !
- 22 July 2007 at 08:05
Annica you are so cute! I love the description here. I also am not a "size zero girl", and I dont think I could stay on that seat for long!
- 12 August 2007 at 12:03
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Understanding Ergonomics
How often have you heard of equipment or gadgets that claim to eliminate injuries, relieve sore backs, or soothe aching wrists? Maybe you buy them, set them up, and have employees use them for a while. Then, sometime later, you find that people do not use the equipment. Then you realize, Oh, I remember that. It didn't work at all.
The unfortunate truth is that products and equipment like these pervade the ergonomics industry. But this is not true ergonomics. Blindly applying a generic solution, when the root cause of the issue is not fully understood, will rarely result in positive outcomes. It may even make the situation worse.
When looking to invest in ergonomics solutions, do not confuse what author and Certified Professional Ergonomist Ian Chong calls "voodoo ergonomics" for the real thing. Also, be sure your ergonomist does not rely on such practices. Real solutions are only attained through professionals who can leverage scientific findings and years of real-world experience to assess your workplace and design custom processes for you.
When ergonomics principles are applied correctly and systematically, workplace injuries and their costs are reduced or eliminated. However, the benefits of ergonomics do not end just with injury prevention. Proper ergonomics often lead to increases in productivity, efficiency, and employee job satisfaction. It can also reduce turnover, absenteeism, and the physical discomfort of those doing work.
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The Proton Jumbuck was a light, front wheel drive pickup that was on sale between 2003 and 2007 in the UK. Powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, the Jumbuck wasn't a massive hit – largely due to the industry demanding bigger and four-wheel drive pickups at the time.
Malaysian manufacturer Proton was established in 1983, under the guidance of the then prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Despite Proton's rapid success in its home market, the brand struggled abroad with its lacklustre and modest hatchbacks and small saloons – two markets which were dominated globally by the Japanese manufacturers.
To increase the brand's appeal to foreign markets, it was clear Proton had to try something new and, by the early 2000's, the idea of a pickup truck had been proposed, as this was a popular vehicle type in two of Proton's most successful export markets – South Africa and Australia.
Due to the lack of funds, Proton decided against the idea of developing a dedicated four-wheel drive pickup with a one-tonne payload – instead opting to make slight alterations to an existing product (the Proton Wira saloon).
Proton Jumbuck spec
There were four trim levels offered on the Proton Jumbuck; the GL, GS, GLS and GSX. The work-focused GL came with only the basics and remote control central locking, while the GS was fitted with fabric seat upholstery, 14-inch alloy wheels, CD player and electric windows and door mirrors. On top of the GS, the GLS also received two-tone paintwork, wheel-arch extensions and side mouldings.
The GSX was aimed heavily at the lifestyle sector, and came with 15-inch alloy wheels, stainless steel sill rails and styling bars, roof-mounted work lights and silver tiger graphics.
Proton Jumbuck engine
Powering the Proton Jumbuck was Mitsubishi's 1.5-litre 4G15 (1,468cc) petrol engine, which was also used in the Smart FourFour and Mitsubishi Colt. Maximum output was measured at 86bhp and 123Nm and, despite the low kerbweight, it could often feel underpowered even when empty (0-62mph was a painful 14.6 seconds). The engine was hooked to a five-speed manual transmission and combined fuel economy was rated at a respectable 40.0mpg (29.5mpg city/50.5 highway).
Loading and towing
The load bed measured at a very practical 1,630mm long, 1,349mm wide (maximum) and the side walls are 415mm deep. Up to 649kg of kit could be thrown in the back and there was a 1,000kg towing capacity. Truckman canopies were a common option, which added security for valuable loads.
Price and availability
Prices started from just £7,500 for the base GL model, and extended up to £8,900 for the sporty GSX version. Proton quietly slipped away from the UK marketplace shortly after the Jumbuck, and residual values dropped considerably. A decent condition Jumbuck can go for as low as £800 at auction.


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Although the hurricane season doesn't officially start until June 1, the National Hurricane Center has already identified the first tropical disturbance of the season. A trough of low pressure that extends from south Florida northeastward several hundred miles over the western Atlantic is producing disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. Expect heavy rains over certain regions of Florida today and tomorrow.
Belle Glade received over 1.5 inches of rain yesterday and will see more than an inch of rain over the next three days. Orlando in the center of the state will receive roughly an inch of total rain over the next three days.
Southern Georgia will also see some rain this weekend, receiving over an inch of total rain over the next three days.
To say this winter and spring have been very unusual in California would be an understatement. The amounts of rain, snow and chilling hours the state has received this year have been way out of the norm. Just when we thought it was over here comes another cold front this weekend with rain possible in certain areas.
The colder temps will be experienced Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Look for coastal regions to see highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 40s.
The deserts will drop from a high of 99 today to a max of 82 on Monday and 87 on Tuesday with a low of 61 before climbing back in to the 90s later in the week.
The San Joaquin Valley will drop down from a high today of 89 to the mid-70s for a high on Sunday and Monday.
There is chance of rain for Monday in the coastal growing regions from Salinas in the north all way south to the avocado growing regions of San Diego. Many locations will also see high winds associated with the front. Some locations in the San Joaquin Valley may also see some light rain.
Asparagus has begun out of Michigan and Washington. If you are looking for domestic asparagus look no further than the states of Michigan, Washington and California.
Michigan can expect temps in the 60s for a high and mid-40s to mid-50s for a low over the next 10 days. There is a decent chance of rain next Tuesday, Wednesday and then again on Friday, Saturday.
In the Walla Walla and Yakima valleys of Washington look for high temps in the mid-70s to low 80s and min temps in the mid-40s to low 50s over the next 10 days. There is no chance of rain in the 10-day forecast.
Mexican asparagus has transitioned from the northern desert regions down into central Mexico and also some from the baja peninsula.
Mexican grapes have begun. Mexico has a little hidden gem of a growing location in the state of Jalisco that is producing first-to-market shipments of Ivory, Cotton Candy and Sweet Ivory varieties. The valley is well known as being the home to some of the larger veg and tomato growers in Mexico as well as tequilla blue agave plants, but it is starting to build a name for itself for the production of table grapes. This region usually comes on sooner than the more famous area of northern Sonora.
The largest village in this region of Jalisco is San Gabriel; the next 10 days will see max temps in the mid-80s and mins in the low 60s. There is no rain in the 10-day forecast.
Hermosillo in the state of Sonora will see max temps this weekend in the high 90s but will then cool off to the mid-80s for next week. There is no chance of rain in the 10-day forecast.
Shadehouse tomatoes and Bells should be starting out of this are of northeastern Mexico any day now. Temps over the next 10 days will be in the mid- to upper 90s and lows in the low 60s. No rain in the 10-day forecast.
Currently seeing production of shadehouse tomato and veg coming from this region of Mexico. This area can expect highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and min temps in the upper 50s.
The Weathermelon app offers consolidated lists of global growing regions for each commodity; a 10-day detail forecast for each region; current radar maps (U.S. only); estimated harvest start/end dates for each commodity; monthly average high/low temps for each region; and custom daily alerts for temperature, precipitation and severe weather based on 10-day forecasts.
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Just like dad
My parents visited earlier this year and discovered that HP likes a particular television show. After returning home my dad started watching the show, even though he doesn't like it. His reason was so he could "bond" with HP. Which is sweet. But I thought surely there must be something they could both do that they would both like.
I spent quite a while trying to figure out what that might be. I'd think of something my dad enjoys and then realize that that is something he and I share. And then I'd think of something HP enjoys and realize that is something that he and I enjoy. The only thing I could think of that they have in common is me, and even that is different between them (thankfully).
And I found the whole situation strange. Growing up my dad was the ultimate example of what a husband and father should be. If I was asked to make a list of the guy I wanted to marry, it would've been all the attributes my dad had, even down to some of his physical characteristics.
And then there's HP. Who matches pretty much none of that list. And yet that's perfectly okay. They both have a strong testimony and love of the Gospel. And that's really the most important. They'll find something to bond over eventually.


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The following information has been gathered and compiled through personal experience while traveling, teaching T'ai Chi, Qi Gong, Chinese Herbal medicine, martial arts and other health related subjects. The article also contains feedback from students and anecdotal information from readers of my columns. The following are my opinions and deductions from those sources..
If you own a juicer you have the tool(s) necessary for ridding yourself of chronic bladder and kidney infections. Healthy kidneys are necessary for skin health and a clear complexion and if that's your objective, a juicer may be your answer.
One of my alternative healer friends uses the following techniques to help her patients. Juice enough raw carrots to make one pint of juice and combine that with one pint of raw spinach juice. Each quart must be consumed that day. The juice has to be fresh daily.
To juice spinach, roll a few leaves up like you would roll up pieces of paper. Then stick the leaves, stem and all and stem first, into the juicer. The stems contain lots of vitamins, minerals and have a high water content.
We make our juices using a blender, it's just more time consuming. First, cut the leaves into small pieces using a good pair of scissors and chop the carrots into small pieces also. Add a small amount to the blender along with just enough reverse osmosis or distilled water to blend. Add more spinach and carrots as the blender liquifies the ingredients. After blending, strain the liquid and drink immediately.
If you suffer from frequent night trips to the bathroom, you may be getting a message that you have a bladder infection or it may be that you aren't drinking enough water. "Not enough!", you say, "My problem is too much water. That's why I end up spending so much time walking down the hall in the dark." Let me explain.
If you drink less than eight glasses of water a day, you increase the acid pH factor in the urine. In children, it's usually the opposite. Without enough water the waste products and urine from the kidneys becomes too concentrated and irritates the bladder. When that happens you feel the urge to urinate. One sign of excessive acidity in the urine can be a burning sensation upon urination. Fried and starchy foods, white bread, sugars, carbonated beverages, fresh meat and especially processed meats, all raise the body's acid levels.
Eating most fruits, melons, beans, potatoes and milk, many milk based processed foods raise acid levels, can help alkalinize the body. One of the latest fads for alkalinizing the body is to dissolve baking soda in a glass of water and drinking it once a day. If you have a problem digesting your food because of low hydrochloric acid, this process will really cause problems.
An overly alkaline pH can lead to bladder infections and creates a friendly environment for E coli bacteria. The majority of information I've found indicates the baking soda everyday fad can lead to a serious imbalance in the body's pH. Either way, too acidic or too alkaline, an imbalance in pH isn't beneficial for long-term health.
An exercise known as Kegels can help with bladder control. Tighten the muscle you use to control urination, the pubococcygeus, and hold it under tension for the count of five. Relax and repeat fifteen times, three times a day. Next, tighten, and release the same muscle as quickly as possible fifteen times, three times a day. Then, bear down on the muscle without using the stomach muscles, ten times, three times a day.


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A new red-band trailer for Danny Boyle's Trance is now available. The crime-thriller stars James McAvoy (X-Men: First Class) as Simon, a criminal mastermind behind an art heist who develops amnesia and forgets where he stashed the goods. The mob boss, played by Vincent Cassel (Black Swan), is none too happy with this and resorts to torture to get his information. Rosario Dawson (Sin City) also stars as a hypnotist who attempts to jumpstart Simon's memory in another way. This trailer certainly earns its red-band status with a combination of bloody torture, sex and violence and looks to be another Boyle classic.
Trance will open on March 27th in the U.K. and April 5th in the U.S. Hit the jump to watch the new red-band trailer.
Check out the red-band trailer for Trance below (via Yahoo!):
Here's the official synopsis for Trance:
TRANCE, directed by Oscar®-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours) and co-written by Oscar®-nominated long term collaborator John Hodge (Shallow Grave, Trainspotting) is a seductive and enigmatic thriller starring James McAvoy, Vincent Cassel and Rosario Dawson.
Fine art auctioneer Simon (McAvoy), in league with a gang led by underworld boss Franck (Cassel), plots the audacious theft of a masterpiece by Goya from a major public auction. When Simon double-crosses the gang during the robbery, Franck retaliates violently and knocks him unconscious.
In the aftermath of the heist, Simon sticks stubbornly – and perhaps shrewdly – to his claim that the violent trauma has left him with no memory of where he stashed the artwork.
Unable to coerce the painting's location from Simon, Franck and his associates reluctantly join forces with a charismatic hypnotherapist (Dawson) in a bid to get him to talk. But as they journey deeper into Simon's jumbled psyche the boundaries between reality and hypnotic suggestion begin to blur and the stakes rise faster and far more dangerously than any of the players could have anticipated.


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