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Let's face it. Our entire world seems to be heading to hell in a handbasket.
That's an unusually pessimistic statement from me, someone who is generally a perpetual optimist. But given the events in recent weeks and months, both in the US and abroad, it seems true.
Humanity is in trouble.
And it's not just the terror attacks overseas. It's violence right here in America against our fellow citizens. It's individuals and groups who are calling for increasingly intolerant measures to label, track, and not-quite-but-almost persecute people who should be protected under the laws of this nation. (I would argue that most of them don't actually understand the Constitution and Bill of Rights, based on comments they've made. But that's another post.)
It's easy for us, as we go into the holiday season, to obsess, worry, and otherwise feel like there is nothing good left in our world for which to be thankful.
But even as those terrible, nightmarish things are happening across the world and even just across my city, I actually have an easier time being thankful.
My family has had more than our share of tragedy and struggle over the past five years. I'd like to think we've managed to triumph over all of it – but again, I'm the perpetual optimist. Even if I'm leaning to the "rose-colored" side of things, I can still find so much to be thankful for today.
I can count my blessings, and they are the simple things.
Seeing the joy in my daughter's eyes as she toddles to meet me at the front door each afternoon, arms outstretched for "Mama."
Falling asleep each night next to my own Romantic Hero of a husband, even if he does sometimes steal the covers.
A solid roof over our heads, good food on our table, warm clothes on our backs.
Good jobs with good pay.
Knowing family and good friends are only a phone call away, even if it takes a plane ticket to see many of them.
It's the little things. The simple blessings. In a world seemingly gone mad, it's important to keep things in perspective. We can't control what happens outside the circle of our lives. We can only be grateful for what blessings we have.


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Momentum Nonprofit Partners CEO Kevin Dean shares secrets of being a nonprofit leader
Jim Canfield shows how to sharpen CEO tools.
The evolving field of intellectual property demands an expert with a road map
Innovation is one of those tricky words that may mean different things to different people. Like other words that are ripe for misunderstanding — "creativity" and "strategy" come to mind — innovation requires a refining conversation to demystify it.
Several recent studies have shown that Memphis needs better transit. These studies indicate that the Memphis Area Transit Authority needs to become more attractive to riders, employers, and millennials by establishing a dedicated funding source, increasing overall funding, and moving toward a plan to allow increased ridership.
When thinking of healthcare expenses, men and women have very different concerns.

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text: On Sat, Aug 08, 2009 at 04:47:21PM -0700, Daniel Phillips wrote: > I will very briefly address Ted's question, which amounts to: "why > do we want Tux3?" I think Tux3 fills an empty niche in our filesystem > ecology where a simple, clean and modern general purpose filesystem > should exist and there is none. You'll need to define "simple", "clean", and "modern" here; but this isn't something that makes a lot of sense to an end-user. > In concrete terms, Tux3 implements a > single-pointer-per-extent model that Btrfs and ZFS do not. This allows > a very simple *physical* design, with much complexity pushed to the > *logical* level where things generally behave better. This isn't very compelling, either.... > A simple physical > design offers many benefits, including making it easier to take a run at > that holiest of holy grails, online check and repair. Note that a simple physical design does not necessarily enable online check/repair. In fact, without back pointers (which add complexity), doing online checking can be completely impractical for large filesystems. There's been quite a lot of thinking on this subject; see Val's "Repair-driven Filesystem Design" paper. > In even more concrete terms, Tux3 already demonstrates a tiny memory > footprint, unlike Btrfs or ZFS. Its CPU footprint is also tiny. As > such, Tux3 could easily run on a cellphone or smaller device, while > offering a full range of "big filesystem" capabilities. (Note that > Zumastor already proves we know how to do replication properly: > http://zumastor.org/.) Well, btrfs currently weighs in at 302k of compiled object code. While that's certainly not small (ext4+jbd2 weighs in at 256k; ext3+jbd weighs in at 124k; ext2 at 42k), 300k isn't going to break the bank on most cell phones that would be running Linux these days. And on a cell phone, it might very well be that some flash-based filesystem such as JFFS2 or UBIFS would be a better choice in any case. If the goal is to find corporate sponsorship for Tux3, I'd strongly encourage you to think harder about a compelling story for why Tux3 is so cool that companies should spend money supporting it. Let me gently suggest to you that "it'll have fewer features than btrfs, but it will use less memory" is not a particularly compelling story to a company's technical and management leadership who is figure out spending priorities for next year's budget. Particularly if the cell phone is going to have megabytes of memory to run Java on it anyway; and even if it's not running Java, have you seen how much space graphical libraries take up these days? :-) Again, I'm not saying this to discourage technical people from working on Tux3. But just because you're passionate about a technology, doesn't mean that it automatically translate to there being a business case to convince companies to invest in that technology. Best regards, - Ted _______________________________________________ Tux3 mailing list Tux3 at tux3.org http://mailman.tux3.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tux3


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NoReplyAll Add-In 2.4.0
A new version of the add-in is now available - head to http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/60860f41-88ab-4bb4-8104-765feca9cfed/default.aspx to get hold of it.
Only two changes since 2.3.3: yet another button rearrangement, since the dropdown was just too confusing; and a fix for a problem whereby emails would not be sent if youo had the Outbox open.
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Why we love them and what they do.
Pictures are encouraged.
Sammy (1999 - 2013)
He will live in my heart forever.
Baggy (unknown-2018).
Street doggy, only had us as his family, died whilst sleeping on the road, true warrior, sorted out even the biggest rivals and defended his patch, this was Baggies home long before we took up a rent on his grounds.
This place will never be quite the same without him - he was an inspiration to anybody caught up in a hard situation.
We miss you.
Here's me and the dogs in our natural environment. :-)
Missing the pup in my profile pic every day, he sadly left us on Valentine's day, 2016.
BogeyOne:Why we love them and what they do.
My third Boston Terrier - The "American Gentleman" Breed
About 1 year old:
Her current natural habitat at age 7:
My previous two lived to 17 and 15 years old - beautiful and smart dogs.
Both Labs exited to the next place - gosh what seemed to be going on forever was over quick:)
I would not swap a minute of it though.
Why we love them and what they do.
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Case management and tracking is handled primary with Microsoft Office and INSZoom, a widely used interactive immigration case management and tracking system. Our experience with them has been good compared to the other major vendors in the world. Zoom covers all the basics for interactive, real-time immigration data management, forms and applications security protocol. However, they are also very available 24/7 for questions, training and reports management. Internally, for our firm's tracking and monitoring, Zoom is essential and reliable.
Notably, we are not inflexible in our handling of our clients' needs and we do not insist in our clients' use of the online case management system. Some of our clients prefer hard copy questionnaires or questionnaires to be submitted and completed via email only. We accommodate all needs, having developed up-to-date forms and processes for various business and family immigration matters.


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Emmy-award winning actor Danny DeVito loves to cook even when he's on a set shooting a movie. He told our food correspondent Linda Gassenheimer that his trailer is stocked with olive oil, garlic, herbs and pasta. "Between takes, the crew comes over and sits out on the stoop with their plates," says DeVito. His favorite recipes…
Pasta Siciliana
- 6 Tablespoons olive oil, divided use
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 5 anchovies
- 5 medium garlic cloves, crushed
- ¼ pound linguine
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Add the bread crumbs, and lightly roll them in the oil with a spatula until they are golden brown, about five minutes. Remove to a bowl, and add the remaining four tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet with the anchovies and garlic. Sauté gently until the anchovies melt into the sauce, two to three minutes.
Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and add to the skillet. Toss well, and add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle half the bread crumbs on top, and serve the rest in a bowl to be passed like grated cheese. Makes two servings.
Pasta alla Carrettiera
The English translation of this one-pot dish is "cart driver's pasta" because cart drivers had only one pot to use. The uncooked sauce "cooks" in the heat of the boiled pasta. Danny makes his sauce using a mortar and pestle…or you can blend the ingredients for 30 seconds in a food processor.
- 1 small bunch mint leaves (about 1 cup of leaves)
- 4 medium garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 peeled tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- ¼ pound pasta shells
- ⅓ cup grated pecorino cheese
Mash the mint leaves and garlic with a mortar and pestle. Quarter the tomatoes, and mash with the mint and garlic. Add the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil. Add the pasta shells, and cook according to package directions.
Drain well, and place the pasta in a bowl. Add the sauce, and mix well. Sprinkle the pecorino cheese on top. Makes two servings.
LImoncello Dessert
- ½ cup Pellegrino water (or other sparkling water)
- Candied lemon curls (see below)
- 1½ ounces limoncello liqueur
Freeze sparkling water in ice-cube trays. Use a blender to crush the ice, as for a snow cone. Place the crushed ice in a small martini glass (or any glass with a stem). Place candied lemon curls on the ice. Pour limoncello over the ice. Serve immediately. Makes one serving.
Candied Lemon Curls
- 1 lemon
- 2 cups water, boiling
- ¾ cup sugar
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BGS and the Georgian Embassy are happy to host the UK launch of a new book about Georgia taking place on Tuesday 4th November at 6.30pm:-
Georgia, the Land Below the Caucasus - A Narrative History by Peter F Skinner, an English writer who lives in New York, where the book was launched two months ago (see review below).
The 500-page book is a full colour illustrated history of the Georgian nation, with many maps, photographs and a clear, well-written text.
BGS director Peter Nasmyth will introduce Peter Skinner, and the new ambassador, HE Rezo Gachechiladze, will say a few words. Peter Skinner will give a short talk and then take questions and sign copies of his book for sale.
There will be Georgian wine (by kind courtesy of the Embassy) and some nibbles.


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In April, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) made headlines with its final rule covering conflicts of interest among investment advisers. Media coverage focused on the difference between a "fiduciary" standard and a "suitability" standard. Financial advisors and investment firms have been debating this issue—often heatedly—for years, and the DOL action probably will bring about changes within the industry.
The new rules also have a message for investors, especially those who rely upon an advisor. This lesson may not be astounding but it's worth keeping in mind: You should know what investment advice is costing and whether you're getting your money's worth.
Defining the terms
Investment advisors who are registered with the SEC are considered fiduciaries: They have an obligation to act in a client's best interest. Alternatively, registered representatives associated with a securities brokerage firm are required to make investment recommendations that are suitable for a particular client, given the client's circumstances. (Registered investment advisors are fiduciaries under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940 but not under ERISA, the federal law covering retirement plans; ERISA is the DOL's responsibility, so that agency issued the rule on retirement advice.)
When issuing its final rule in April, the DOL came down firmly in favor of the fiduciary standard, stating that "persons who provide investment advice or recommendations for a fee or other compensation with respect to assets of a plan or IRA" will be treated "as fiduciaries in a wider array of advice relationships."
Digging deeper
Investors should keep in mind that the DOL rule covers retirement advice, not all investments. Therefore, this regulation applies to advisors' recommendations for IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement accounts. When Wendy Jones seeks advice on how to invest in a regular (non-retirement) account, the DOL rule won't apply, at least not directly. Advisors who adhere to a fiduciary standard for retirement advice may well follow the same approach for other client funds.
Moreover, the DOL clearly associates investors' best interests with low costs. The DOL repeatedly has mentioned "backdoor payments" and "hidden fees" as factors that harm American workers and their families. Lowering fees would boost returns, the DOL asserts.
Investment implications
Some observers believe that the federal support of a fiduciary standard will result in more advisor support of passive investment strategies and less emphasis on active management. Also, sales commissions may yield ground to fee-based advisory arrangements.
Both of those assertions may come to pass, but both trends are already well under way. Passive investing generally means holding funds that track a market index, such as the S&P 500. Such funds typically have relatively low costs, as there is no need to pay for research into security selection, and relatively low tax bills, because of infrequent trading.
Index-tracking mutual funds have been popular for some time, as finding fund managers who consistently outperform the indexes has proven to be challenging. In recent years, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have taken market share from mutual funds; most ETFs track a specific market index. Thus, many advisors and clients have been moving towards such low-cost, tax-efficient approaches.
Similarly, fee-based investment arrangements also have been on the rise. Advocates assert that paying, say, an asset management fee puts a client "on the same side of the table" as an advisor, reducing conflicts of interest. If a client's investment assets grow through superior returns, so will the advisor's management fee.
Assessing advisors
Given this background, what can you take away from the DOL's proposal? First off, don't focus solely on terminology. Whether you're getting the "best" investment or a "suitable"


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phone: 651-290-0977
To find us at Bandana Square, head past the Best Western Hotel and Allina Health Clinic. We're located on the third floor of the West Atrium Office Building.
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The 106 Group accepts applications for full and part-time positions related to cultural resources management, planning, community engagement, and design. Our work includes numerous projects in Minnesota and throughout the country every year.
Our main office is located in historic Bandana Square in St. Paul, Minnesota. We are a friendly and flexible company that values creativity, collaboration, and teamwork. Our projects are fast-paced and challenging. We seek innovative professionals who enjoy learning, working hard, and taking initiative. If you thrive in this type of environment, we encourage you to contact us.
The 106 Group offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities for growth depending on skills and experience. To apply for a position, complete our web application.
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With a juicy, fruity, Grape flavor, APS PreCharge is the best way to charge up your pre workout routine. Try it iced up at the beach too, for a hydrating, thirst quenching treat.
With less caffeine than a cup of coffee, All Pro Science's powerful PreCharge preworkout supplement is designed to give you the boost, without the jitters.
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Summer Saving Tips
As the heat outside rises, the consumption of energy to cool your home increases too. During the summer, the electric used to run air conditioning and appliances can become costly. In addition to saving money by choosing Switch you can reduce your bill even more by using less;
- During the day, block the heat from the sun by closing windows, doors and curtains.
- To save money on cooling costs turn the thermostat to 80 degrees or higher when you are sleeping or away from home. Raising the temperature by 5 degrees for eight hours can reduce your cooling costs by 3-5 percent.
- Look for an air conditioning unit that is ENERGY STAR approved.
- Avoid creating unnecessary heat and humidity in the house during summer days. Plan to do heat and moisture-creating activities such as washing dishes, doing laundry, bathing and cooking before noon or after 8 p.m.
- Limit the amount of time you run kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans. Only run them for as long as it takes to get rid of any odors to minimize losing the cool air inside your house.
- If you use a window air conditioning unit, make sure it fits correctly into the window to reduce the amount of cool air lost.
- Consider using a window fan, which requires as little as 1/10 the amount of energy needed to run an air conditioner.
- If furniture is covering vents and is effecting air flow, the air conditioning will have to work harder to reach the desired temperature. Keep vents clear for maximum results.
Sometimes conserving energy is as simple as flipping a switch. Here are some easy ways to reduce the energy you use around the house any time of the year.
- Save energy by turning off lights and appliances when you leave a room.
- Use compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) or LED bulbs. CFLs use as little as 1/4 the energy of regular incandescent light bulbs and can last 10 times as long. LEDs cost a little more but are even more efficient, using only 10% of a regular bulb.
- Your home computer can use a considerable amount of electricity. To save energy, turn it off while it's not being used.
- Set the water heater thermostat to the warm setting, or 120 degrees. If you will be away from your home, turn the thermostat down even more. This will avoid using energy to reheat the same water while you are not there.


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Omar: Junk in the Trunk
Hear from millionaire Omar about his Matchmaker experience! "Why the heck I would ever take a first date on a junk removal job?"
So I am the first and most likely the last guy to ever make his date "haul junk" on a TV dating show. OK I admit it was a big mistake, although the look on my date's face when I pulled up in a College Hunks Hauling Junk dump truck was kind of priceless. Rachel was a sweet girl and a great sport even though I may have "punked" her a bit. Let me first start off by trying to rationalize (with myself and everyone else) why the heck I would ever take a first date on a junk removal job.
What was I thinking?! OK, first off, I hate first dates. They suck. The same questions, the overall awkwardness, the canned laughter. They are ALWAYS the same. It feels like a job interview not a date. Second, I didn't want the girl to be wowed by me flaunting money or expensive things I wanted to really get to know her and have her get to know me. Third, if you can have fun with someone doing something that sucks like running errands or hauling junk then you can have fun doing anything. OK any girl reading this is probably rolling their eyes and saying, "You could still do all of that and NOT haul junk on a first date." I agree and it certainly backfired BUT what made me stubborn about the whole thing was trying to prove Patti wrong. From the second I mentioned my date idea she hated me. The more she hated on my idea the more I wanted to prove her wrong. She said I should do a hot air balloon ride, which I thought was the cheesiest date idea ever. But it turned out when I asked Rachel what her ideal date would have been she said "hot air balloon." D'oh! Patti is a master of her craft and I should have listened to her rather than be the stubborn guy that I can tend to be.
The mixer was probably the most fun experience of the show. I am used to going out to a bar and being one of many guys with only a limited number of girls to talk to. The mixer was the complete opposite. Over 25 girls surrounded Nick and me. I have NEVER been in a situation like that -- it was like a merry-go-round of females vying for our attention. It actually was a little overwhelming trying to pick a girl out of that many. I picked Rachel because she seemed very sincere and down to earth and she also seemed like she wouldn't walk out on me if I were to pick her up in a trash truck for our first date. The date started out pretty funny. Rachel was standing outside looking HOT in this sexy blue dress and heels. I pull up in my company's bright orange and green trash truck and her jaw dropped. I knew the date was doomed from the start when she slipped getting into the truck. I made Rachel put on the College Hunks Hauling Junk shirt and hat and told her we were going to go on a junk job. I specifically had told our call center reps not to book anything hard for the Los Angeles franchise that day. But I think someone wanted to throw me under the bus because the job was TERRIBLE. It was nasty carpet and renovation debris and this huge TV. At that point I realized two things: First, I made a huge mistake picking junk removal as the mega date idea. Second, I actually had to complete this horrible job. Patti was right.
All in all it was a fun experience and I got to learn a lot about myself. I thought I had game and could win a girl in ANY situation, but I guess my game is weaker than I thought! At the end of the day we met lots of cool people, Nick got a haircut (finally) and I fulfilled my dream of valeting a dump truck at a 5 star restaurant. I can't hide the fact that I love what I do and I love College Hunks Hauling Junk (www.1800JunkUSA.com) If there are any girls out there that want to go on a junk hauling date with me and at least pretend to like it LET ME KNOW! I still want to prove Patti wrong and show her that there is a girl out there that loves junk as much as I do. Call us at 1-800 Junk-USA or find me on twitter: twitter.com/omarjunkman.


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DESPOTISM, government. That abuse of government, where the sovereign power is not divided, but united in the hands of a single man, whatever may be his official title. It is not, properly, a form of government. Toull. Dr. Civ. Fr. tit. prel. n. 32; Rutherf Inst. b. 1, c. 20, Sec. 1. Vide Tyranny; Tyrant.


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The InDesign CS6 exam is a standalone certification from Adobe with the exam code 9A0-306. The certification is targeted at professionals who are involved in Creative Suite applications. The professionals should also be able to successfully manage a team of entry-level production artists, can answer questions, and suggest productivity enhancements. They should also be familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Word.
|What is the exam registration fee?
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|The InDesign CS6 exam is administered by Pearson Vue at testing centers worldwide. Click here to find a testing center near you.
|What is the format of the exam?
|Multiple choice questions
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Adobe has the following pre-requisites for InDesign CS6:
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This past weekend, Corpus Christi and the County held its bi-annual Peddler Show. In the past few years, it's been at the County Fairgrounds in a small town called Robstown. Robstown is about 15 miles north and west of Corpus Christi. Saturday morning we left early to drive up to Calallen, Texas [just north of Robstown] ---There, in Calallen, is a nice, beautiful, quiet and serene birding park. It's located within a half mile's distance off the river banks. Between the river and the park are small marshy areas with ponds for waterfowl. When we arrived there, just as the gates to the park opened...we could look off the hill and see a fine misty fog rising up over the ponds. It was so pretty!! Within the park's area, you can take your car and drive the complete circle on a narrow paved drive meandering through the huge oak and mesquite trees and parking areas with picnic tables and BBQ pits. Hidden in the marshes are birding platforms where you can park your car on the outer edges and then walk to the platforms, and sit and watch birds. This time of year, several different species of hawks are known, famously, to migrate to this area in the Winter. We did stop and walk a while, tho we quickly got back in our car - you know why if you've been following my blog recently. LOL But, I did take a few pictures as we walked...and while we drove around the paved lane down into the marshy area and along the river's banks. A few waterfowl showed themselves for our entertainment, but not many! As we headed back to get into the car again, I was looking through the bush outcroppings along the embankment of the ponds, and I swear I saw what some would think was the Loch Ness Monster! All the way from Scotland. LOL ---well, it DID look like it through my vision....I had to stop and allow the 'skeeters to gnaw on my arms and ears a bit while I focused in on the great legendary figure. Yep, he was sticking his head out of the swamp...showing off just for me!! You don't believe me, do you? Well, I got proof! Just look for yourself ---see him? Out in the water...near the center of the photo? Yep. It WAS ol' Nessie himself! I would put money on it. Don't y'all agree with me? Of course, Bud thought I was crazy stopping to photograph because he was bound and determined to get back in the protection of the car. He was tired of being their breakfast buffet for the blood suckers! So, as I snapped my opportune photo, I rushed up the hill to catch up with him and we got in the car, backed out of the parking spot and drove on....as we hit another gate to head downhill toward the river the larger of the ponds came into view and we slowed down to a snail's pace and searched the glass-like surface to watch the birds. I snapped this photo of a couple of ducks [I believe] and then zoomed in to get a closer look at their antics dipping their heads in the water in search of a tasty morsel for their early morning feeding. The small, normal lens setting didn't show me the OTHER birds on the other side of the pond's banks tho. But when I zoomed in [you can barely see them on the 'normal' lens snapshot, but YOU CAN if you look close enough...just skim your eyes across the opposite side of the pond...in the background; enlarge it!] --Anyway, when I zoomed the lens and began to focus, the other two came into view for me and I snapped THAT photo of them.I'm enjoying this new camera with the powerful zoom lens!! Why it shows things that my regular vision just wouldn't allow. I really don't know what kind of bird this one is...the long legged bird nearer to the shoreline, but I DO KNOW it's not my turkey I used for my header! I couldn't get enough good focus on it to get the markings and eye color, before it took off. If anyone can figure out what species it is, I'd be much obliged. I've been fascinated in bird watching for a long long time. My folks used to have many bird feeders in their acreages...posted here and there and near their house. To see so many different birds and be able to identify them is a hobby more or less for me. After a few moments of sitting in the car as it idled we then drove slowly toward the river. Our river, the Nueces [new AY seas] is a typical Southern river....slow current, muddy, and rarely a fierce torrent you'd experience as the water rushes over rocks and crevices in the mountainous areas of our country. Like a miniature Mississippi Delta area. As I've mentioned before, we DO get some Autumn foliage around here, but nothing like the great Northeast states. The trees, some of them, do lose their leaves after turning yellow...but before you know it, they're out of their dormancy and leafing out like Springtime early!! As we came upon the river section of the drive around the park, I stopped and took this next picture to show my visitors the beginning of Fall Colors. The tree is an Ash I believe by the looks of the leaves and bark. This area, along the river and up in the trees you'll find a lot of Spanish Moss which really makes for a down South atmosphere in the Spring. Really, you'd think plantations, Deep South, and perhaps Gone With the Wind and Twelve Oaks! LOL With the warming sun and the mist from when we arrived, earlier, breaking up, it was so pretty!! Then, driving out of the park, heading back, toward the Fairgrounds, along the river's banks hidden in the trees...if you look closely from the road [not in the photo tho] you'll see a stretch of a few apartment complexes built right ON the shore of the river! That, to me, is the epitome of stupidity. Why on EARTH would you want to live on the shore of a river that has had a history of flooding!?!!!
....and since this is turning into a huge, long, post, I will stop here and ask that you return for the continuing saga regarding us attending the Fairgrounds Peddler show & what we bought. Okay? Come back next Wednesday for the rest of the story. [I feel like Paul Harvey...'and now you know the rest of the story'...well, at least if you decide to visit me again.]
I gotta stop and get myself ready for my annual cardiology check up today, I'm going on my 3rd year since the heart operation!! It's the first appointment scheduled with the surgeon and the M.D. at 7 a.m. Yay!!!! Hopefully I won't have a long wait time to be seen then. Ya, right...in my dreams.
...to be continued---
By the way, our "Loch Ness Monster"?
It's just a wooden post sticking out of the water! Had you going, did I?
TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED FOR OUR COUNTRY'S FREEDOM with bravery, courage and skills beyond our imagination --to those who have given their lives, lost the use of limbs, etc. in combat, who deal with PTSD and nightmares that continue today after fighting for our freedom....I salute you on this day; USA's veteran's day!!! Today, and always as our anthem shows...but I tend to rearrange the lyrics...Land of the BRAVE and home of the FREE!! It's all because of you...those who serve us willingly!! I have many, many Vets in my family ---my beloved Frank, my husband, three brothers, my son, uncles, grandfathers...even great grandfathers who fought in the Civil War....but, to me it's not just those in my bloodline...it's ALL...men and women who's stamina and giving, in the past, now and in the future, is for our todays....ALL of you.
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This Medical Microbiology, 8th Edition is edited by Murray, Rosenthal and Pfaller. This Eight Edition textbook of Medical Microbiology is written for a thorough, clinically relevant understanding of microbes and their diseases. This succinct, easy-to-use text presents the fundamentals of microbiology and immunology in a clearly written, engaging manner-effectively preparing you for your courses, exams, and beyond.
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2 Human Microbiome in Health and Disease
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4 Microscopy and In Vitro Culture
5 Molecular Diagnosis
6 Serologic Diagnosis
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7 Elements of Host Protective Responses
8 Innate Host Responses
9 Antigen-Specific Immune Responses
10 Immune Responses to Infectious Agents
11 Antimicrobial Vaccines
SECTION 4: Bacteriology
12 Bacterial Classification, Structure, and Replication
13 Bacterial Metabolism and Genetics
14 Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis
15 Role of Bacteria in Disease
16 Laboratory Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases
17 Antibacterial Agents
18 Staphylococcus and Related Gram-Positive Cocci
19 Streptococcus and Enterococcus
20 Bacillus
21 Listeria and Related Gram-Positive Bacteria
22 Mycobacterium and Related Acid-Fast Bacteria
23 Neisseria and Related Genera
24 Haemophilus and Related Bacteria
25 Enterobacteriaceae
26 Vibrio and Related Bacteria
27 Pseudomonas and Related Bacteria
28 Campylobacter and Helicobacter
29 Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Rods
30 Clostridium
31 Non–Spore-Forming Anaerobic Bacteria
32 Treponema, Borrelia, and Leptospira
33 Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
34 Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, and Related Bacteria
35 Chlamydia and Chlamydophila
SECTION 5: Virology
36 Viral Classification, Structure, and Replication
37 Mechanisms of Viral Pathogenesis
38 Role of Viruses in Disease
39 Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Diseases
40 Antiviral Agents and Infection Control
41 Papillomaviruses and Polyomaviruses
42 Adenoviruses
43 Human Herpesviruses
44 Poxviruses
45 Parvoviruses
46 Picornaviruses
47 Coronaviruses and Noroviruses
48 Paramyxoviruses
49 Orthomyxoviruses
50 Rhabdoviruses, Filoviruses, and Bornaviruses
51 Reoviruses
52 Togaviruses and Flaviviruses
53 Bunyaviridae and Arenaviridae
54 Retroviruses
55 Hepatitis Viruses
56 Prion Diseases
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57 Fungal Classification, Structure, and Replication
58 Pathogenesis of Fungal Disease
59 Role of Fungi in Disease
60 Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Disease
61 Antifungal Agents
62 Superficial and Cutaneous Mycoses
63 Subcutaneous Mycoses
64 Systemic Mycoses Caused by Dimorphic Fungi
65 Opportunistic Mycoses
66 Fungal and Fungal-Like Infections of Unusual or Uncertain Etiology
67 Mycotoxins and Mycotoxicoses
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68 Parasitic Classification, Structure, and Replication
69 Pathogenesis of Parasitic Diseases
70 Role of Parasites in Disease
71 Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasitic Disease
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73 Intestinal and Urogenital Protozoa
74 Blood and Tissue Protozoa
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Approximately two thirds of a baby's body is made up of water. As they transition from milk to solids it is really important to keep up their fluid intake, as almost every major system in the body relies on water in order to work effectively.
Water covers 70% of the earth's surface.


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How + Why
Quince & Co. was launched in 2010 by Pam Allen in partnership with a historic mill in Maine. Pam has worked in the handknitting industry as a freelance knitwear designer, editor of Interweave Knits, and creative director at a major hand-knitting yarn company.
Before starting Quince & Co., Pam found that the traditional way that yarn companies produce new yarns – going to trade shows and choosing from yarns designed by spinning mills – was unsatisfying and ultimately did not yield great products. She wanted to work with mills to design yarns from the ground up. Pam was also frustrated by how difficult it was to have yarns made in the US, where there was once a venerable textile tradition.
Pam recruited fellow designer and yarnophile Carrie Bostick Hoge and, together with inventive and resourceful folks at spinning mills around the northeast, they created a line of classic, beautiful yarns from wool sourced and spun in the US. With those yarns they designed a line of modern knitting patterns for sweaters and accessories lovely in their simplicity, which echoed the "thoughtful essentials" nature of the yarn.
Since then, Quince has grown its offerings well beyond the core wool yarns and a few patterns, while maintaining the dedication to quality, history, and the modern, clean aesthetic that started it all.
What's Important to Us
Businesses do not exist in a vacuum. Every business is dependent on, and in turn is depended upon by the people, businesses and organizations around it. We think businesses can be good citizens—should be good citizens—without making too much of a fuss about it.
This is why we produce our products as locally as we can, sourcing and spinning our yarns in the US, as much as possible. All of our wool and wool-blend yarns are spun in historic American mills from territory wool. By sourcing our wool in the US and manufacturing our yarn locally, we minimize our carbon footprint and we help keep American ranches from turning into parking lots. Whenever possible we also source our alpaca, merino (fancy term for fine wool), and mohair here in America.
But, hey, as much as we want to work with American fiber, we also want to enjoy the pleasures of fibers that aren't readily available in the US. When we use fibers that aren't from the US, we find out as much as possible about where they are from and how they came to be. If we're sourcing a yarn from a plant fiber, such as our organic linen in Sparrow and Kestrel, we want to know if it was grown in conditions that are healthy for the soil and for those who tend and harvest it. If we're looking for an animal fiber, we want to know if the animal was raised in a way that sustains the earth and preserves the culture of the people who care for it.
Fast Fashion
The continuous flood of cheaply and often inhumanely produced clothing, often referred to as "fast fashion," does little to support the communities around it. From the makers to the customers, "fast fashion" is unsustainable and exploitative. Americans on average throw away 68 lbs of textiles each year. That "garbage" took roughly 145 million tons of coal and more than 1.5 trillion gallons of water to make.
We are delighted to see an increase in ready-to-wear companies interested in slow fashion, clothing meant to be appreciated, worn and maintained for a long time. We think that the care and effort that goes into knitting your own garment is the ultimate cure to cheap, disposable clothing. When we take something from yarn to sweater, we form a connection with the clothing. We make it our own, and we make it to cherish.


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Our Blythe Eyeliner Pitch Black Original set includes 4 pairs of matte black original eyeliner for Neo Blythe dolls and other similar 1/6 scale dolls. This is the first of 3 shapes in our Little Bitty Blythe collection that released on April 5, 2019.
For best application results please make sure your doll and hands are clean and dry. To apply the eyeliner, position the wing at the outer corner of the eye then shape the rest of the decal inward. Then repeat on the other side. Stay as close to the edge of the eye socket as possible.
Little Bitty Hearts Doll Cosmetics are created from Cricut Premium Vinyl, which is easy to apply and remove without residue. We do not advertise our products as reusable although some of our customers have been able to carefully remove and place them back on their carrier sheets to store. They are repositionable to a certain extent, but they lose some of their stickiness each time.
We are the original creator of doll cosmetics designed to fit all American Girl face molds and other 18 inch dolls. Little Bitty Hearts Doll Cosmetics has proudly expanded to offer a Neo Blythe doll cosmetics line called Little Bitty Blythe. We have consulted with professional makeup artists to perfect our scales and styles as well as hand tested on multiple doll brands and face molds to ensure the best results for your dolls.
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Fun On The Slapper
10 hours ago
|Hull- The wind starts out light then craps out altogether. This gives me deja vu for last weekend. Strong waves, weak wind. It's like a recurring bad dream. A kitesurfing Groundhog Day.
Nantasket Beach, Kitesurfed, 9-18 briefly, N, 14M Rally/ Mako King, with Matt from Scituate.
I stop at Worlds End, Hingham, on the way home to hike for 2 hours. I don't want to get soft. No softer than I already am at least.
After kicking myself for not bringing a surfboard, I paddle out to Egg Rock on a creaky old windsurfing board, admiring all the birds and bird droppings. I can't find a safe place for a moon landing anywhere on the tiny, poopy island. It's just as well. I get back to Nahant after sundown.
Nahant, Kitesurfed & Paddled, NW, 7-17, 17M Fat Lady/ Mako King, Solo.
|The wind forecast doesn't look good but I'm an optimists optimist. I leave the house before sunrise. Wind will happen. It's got to.
And it doesn't. I've got wet skunks coming at me from all over. The Cape. Buzzards Bay.
That means I get on the water but it doesn't last long enough to count. Wet skunks are the worst kind. Like wet smelly socks. They are an affront to body and soul. They're a wrench in the spokes of the pursuit of happiness. They should be legislated out.
First Encounter, Kitesurfed, Wet Skunk.
Buzzards Bay, Kitesurfed, Wet Skunk.
Picture- First Encounter, a wet skunk waiting to happen.
Nahant, Long Beach- Water is smooth and inviting in the morning but I want bigger waves. When I come back for my evening session, hoping the waves had picked up, they're almost gone. I love this beach in S or SSW wind though.
Picture- Stoke, in the AM.
Seabrook Beach- Waves are mostly chest to head high. They're a little bigger than Nahant but aren't as smooth or as nicely formed. Seabrook is more of a deep water wave, breaking in a little closer to the beach. Nice local crew, friendly, some of the guys are kiting hard, flying high.
Picture- Rod.
I didn't see any sign of the massive hurricane swells and life threatening rip tides that the radio was warning about. False promises.
Kitesurfed, Seabrook, SSE, 23-28, 10M Rally/Mako 150, with Rod, Jay, others.
Kitesurfed, Nahant, S, SSW, 17-23, 10M Rally/Flx 138.
Top Picture- Jay the Joker at Seabrook. Click on pics for full size.
|Chapin to Sandy Neck to Barnstable Marina to Sandy Neck to Chapin.
Now I have a craving for an upwinder. Stupid me. I ride the outgoing tide back to Sandy Neck, then Chapin. The leg from Sandy Neck to Chapin, 2 1/2 miles, takes 45 minutes in ENE wind. I pick my bike up on the way home. My bike feels neglected. I was on the water for about 7 hours.
Kitesurfed, NE, ENE, 8-22, Solo Downwinder, lots of other kiters out.
Top Pic- Tidal Pond at Sandy Neck, high tide. Bottom Pic- Mouth of Tidal Pond.
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Astana, SANA-Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee at the Russian Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev affirmed on Thursday that Astana process on Syria will remain the active platform to reach a solution to the crisis in Syria.
Kosachev said during a meeting between a delegation of Federation Council and members of Kazakh Senate Council in the Kazakh capital that Astana has offered an active platform to settle the crisis in Syria and gather" the different stances."
Eleven meetings in the formula of Astana have been held, one of them was held in the Russian city of Sochi. All of them affirmed commitment to Syria sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.


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41. He gives us ridiculous, silly goals to trick the Rangers into thinking they are still in the series. Or because he seriously did fall down for no reason, but can still laugh it off and move on. I'm going with "did it on purpose for shits and giggles."
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42. He falls over a lot, but mostly it's on purpose, and he makes awesome saves:
43. Channeled his hate for Swedes into beating Lundqvist.
|Or nationality had nothing to do with it. But he still won a series against one of the best goalies in the world..yay!
44. He is a teacher. Helping the future.
|Actually using an overhead projector.
|Mr. Rask is now taking questions.
|Probably pointing out Finland on a map.
45. He is a gentleman who give the Stanley Cup it's own seat.
46. On top of being Santa and Rudolph, he is an Elf.
(Note: he may actually be an elf, because I'm pretty sure they come from Finland if they do exist.)
47. And also, a Christmas tree..
48. If he is annoyed by something during an interview, he will react accordingly:
49. But he has good manners.
50. And is quite nice too.
51. He obeys rules, doesn't smoke, and stays hydrated!
52. He is the most excited to bring the Stanley Cup to the Patriots game.
53. Look at him throw a baseball.
54. His orange skin indicates he is sometimes an oompa loompa.
55. I believe he adopted all these children.
56. He apparently played for a team once with this name
|Go Cock Soup!
57. He is ALWAYS ready for a photo.
58. Look at those bathing suit trunks
|Don't you want to go swimming with him?
59. The team's "player of the game" Army Ranger jacket is hilariously large on him.
|Also, still rocking the Boston PD hat.
60. He looked like this as a child
61. He does his best to grow a playoff beard.
62. This picture of him with a member of Aerosmith
|He totally looks like the actual rockstar.
63. There he is with Dave Grohl too!
|He maintains equal awesome in a picture with Dave Grohl, which is an amazing accomplishment.
64. Still looks like Dracula with slicked back hair.
65. Sometimes he gets run over and just shakes it off.
66. He will not be fooled by your silly shootout moves, Kaspars Daugavins.
67. He actually is so intimidating, he scares the puck off the stick of approaching shooters.
68. We do not appreciate how sparkly his mask his.
69. Remember how well he dresses?
71. He's probably purposely punching Kaberle in the stomach here.
72. He likes to be aggressive in net.
And you too, NHL linesman.


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In the third episode of the Neutrium podcast Trevor and Matt start a multi-episode arc on process hydraulics. This week they introduce the concept of pressure and discuss Bernoulli's principal, flow regime and Reynolds number.
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As marriage equality is successful in more states, good people also continue to pay a personal price for the forward movement of history. Some families celebrate with great joy the weddings of their gay and lesbian sons and daughters, sisters and brothers. Others refuse to do so.
Here in Washington, DC, where same-gender marriages have been legal since 2010, I would estimate that half of the same-gender weddings of Foundry members and friends have included the pain of some important family member who refused to attend the wedding. Their absence has been particularly painful because it is not only a rejection of the marriage but of the identity of the family member.
At first it seemed odd. These are often parents or siblings who have accepted their family member's partner at holiday celebrations and family events. The family has accepted the relationship but they refuse to accept the marriage.
The objection is always based on the teachings of the family members' church. Always.
The family members manage to accept their loved one's partner into the family, but they cannot bring themselves to participate in a wedding that celebrates the relationship. As a result, family relationships are strained and good people experience rejection.
Let me repeat myself. They always cite the teaching of their church as their reason for not being able to attend the wedding. Without exception.
This is a harsh reminder of the importance of church teaching and why we need to continue to work to change the Book of Discipline.
Sometimes I am tempted to think it doesn't matter what the Book of Discipline says about same-gender relationships. A majority of U.S. delegates voted at the last General Conference to take the statement that "the practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching" out of the Book of Discipline. More than a thousand United Methodist clergy have made the commitment to practice marriage equality. Bishop Melvin Talbert continues to invite more clergy to practice biblical obedience by treating all people and their loving, committed relationships equally. A jury of her clergy peers in the Wisconsin Annual Conference chose not to defrock the Rev. Amy DeLong for conducting a same-gender ceremony.
Acceptance of LGBTQ people within the United Methodist Church is largely accomplished at the local level in many parts of the United States. Our denomination seems to be moving toward tolerance of different attitudes in different congregations no matter what the Book of Discipline says.
However, watching the pain of good people whose loved ones refuse to attend their weddings based on church teaching demonstrates that the teaching of the church matters. We cannot allow our Book of Discipline to continue to discriminate against same-gender relationships.
This also is a reminder of the importance of the work of the Reconciling Parents Network of the Reconciling Ministries Network as well as PFLAG and other organizations committed to support their LGBTQ family members.
While I have seen loved ones who communicated disapproval and rejection, I have also witnessed wonderful expressions of love, affirmation, and support. I would not want to suggest that most families members are not supportive. But some aren't and this can be particularly painful on one of the happiest days of someone's life.
When I have walked in Gay Pride parades here in Washington, DC, the groups that have always received the loudest cheers have been PFLAG and other family groups. I suspect this is because so many LGBTQ people have experienced the pain of family rejection.
Strangely, in some families, marriage equality has temporarily heightened the pain. I suppose no forward movement of history is without a price. Having your closest loved ones refuse to attend your wedding can be is a huge personal price to pay.
So we should appreciate those who decide to get married in spite of family disapproval. We should celebrate and applaud family members who choose to support the marriage rather than be persuaded by the teaching of their churches. We should continue to work to change the Book of Discipline.
- Thursday, March 17 – A Season of Becoming Lenten Devotional - March 17, 2016
- When churches cause family to harm one another - December 13, 2012


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Bodegas Olarra was created in 1973. Situated on the outskirts of the city of Logroño in Rioja Alta, their winery – a Y-shaped building designed to make optimum use of the space for both production and ageing of the wine – is known as "the Cathedral of La Rioja". From the beginning, the winery has known how to combine the traditional methods of production and ageing with the most advanced modern techniques of viticulture and vinification. A favourable geographic location, gives the vineyards all the ingredients to produce good fruits. Indeed the clay and chalky soil is watered by the rain and the Ebro river. This area also benefits from warm sunshine and the influence of the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. In 1978, Bodegas Olarra achieved their first Gold medal for a Cerro Añon wine in the tenth International Wines and Spirits Competition in the UK. Numerous awards followed from then on, proof of the outstanding quality of their wines.
The 2016 vintage was officially classified as Very Good by the Rioja Control Board (Consejo Regulador).
The fruit for Cerro Añon Reserva comes from Olarra's vineyards in both Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alta. Average vine age is around 25 years; the soil patterns in the vineyards are a combination of the well-known limestone/clay/alluvial mixes to be found in most of Central Rioja.
Approximately, the mix of grapes for Cerro Añón Reserva 2016 is 90% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano.
See also the blue link below for Olarra's own fiche technique/technical sheet.
Bodegas Olarra Cerro Anon Rioja Reserva 2016 - fiche technique
At the time of release, this wine showed a bright crimson red colour. On the nose, aromas of sweet ripe fruit and delicate notes of smokiness. On the palate, tastes of cherry, plum and blackberries combined with gentle clean aromas of oak. Elegant mouthfeel, a full body and a fresh and fruity aftertaste. This wine still has plenty of life in it and should drink very well for the next 10-15 years.
** ALAS NOW ALL GONE - WE NOW OFFER THE AWARD-WINNING, HIGHLY-RATED 2011 (click link for product page and here for our comparison of the two vintages). **
Awarded 96 points and Outstanding status by Decanter (www.decanter.com) in their March 2019 edition review of 2010 Riojas (see blue link below).
Bodegas Olarra Cerro Anon Rioja Gran Reserva 2010 - March 2019 Decanter review
"I bought six of these and unfortunately I have given three away to friends. We opened it last night and decanted as per the instructions of your shop staff. The wine is truly spectacular and I am working out how to break in to my friend's flat to steal back the wine I gave him. I have never been moved to comment on a bottle of wine by email. Thank you for the spectacular experience. Another 6 please. I won't be as generous with the next lot!"
- regular (anonymous) Perth customer [who ultimately bought another 12]
In case you missed it reaching this page, here's our article on the Decanter review and this wine.
Grapes for the Gran Reserva are drawn solely from Olarra vineyards; these are located primarily in Rioja Alta, but also in Rioja Alavesa to a lesser extent. Vines in these vineyards are all grown in the traditional way. The average age of the vines is over 30 years. Most of the vineyards sit on a clay-rich soil in Rioja Alta and on limestone-clay soils in Rioja Alavesa.
Harvests took place later than usual in 2010, well into late October, when the fruit was considered to have reached full ripeness; this slower, steadier ripening accounts for much of the quality of this harvest (generally) and the 2010 Gran Reserva (in the specific). Subsequent selection ensured that only grapes in healthy shape made it through to the vinification process. 2010 was a great year in the history of the quality of grapes on the Olarra estate.
Tempranillo 80%, Mazuelo 10%, Garnacha 5%, Graciano 5%.
Fermentation and maceration lasted for a total of 19 days and were performed in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28ºC. Later on, the wine was racked into new French (Allier) oak, 225-litre casks/barricas where the malolactic fermentation took place, followed by a stay on the lees for a little over two months, with regular batonnage.
By the end of that winter, the wine was already being racked into new oak barrels, where it remained for a further six months. After this, the rest of the oak ageing - up to the total 27 months - was conducted in different barrels again: Allier and American (Missouri) oak, all with a medium toast, and with different ages spanning from brand new to 5 years. After fining with egg whites, the wine was bottled and stored in Olarra's bottle cellar for 45 months, before it started to be released.
The Gran Reserva 2010 shows a deep red colour with shades of ruby on the rim of the glass. On the nose, at the time of original release, it revealed a delicate balance between ripe red berry aromas and those of spices and smokiness. Over time, this developmental bouquet has grown more complex, showing aromas of leather, tobacco, coffee beans and raisins. On the palate, it is full and round, thanks to its long period in the bottle. Mouthfeel is as firm, elegant and smooth as one should expect from a great Rioja Gran Reserva, with a surprisingly long and fresh finish.
ABV = 14.0% (NB: the figure stated in the Decanter review is incorrect, based on the value stated on the bottle).


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With Thanksgiving weekend nearly upon us, many people will have a long four days of idle time to fill. And chances are, much of that time will be spent hopelessly sprawled out on the couch, immobile and wondering why you ate so much.
It's a good thing that TV programmers have prepared for this inevitability by stuffing the weekend with a whole lot of marathons. Here are the top 20 offerings to watch this weekend while you slowly emerge from you tryptophan coma.
"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo"
Is there any better way to be reminded of the great blessings that this nation provides than settling in for a solid nine hours of Alana Thompson and her clan? TLC will deliver a "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" block from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 3 a.m. Thursday. Tune in and be grateful for the fact that America provides for even the most undeserving of souls. (TLC)
Also read: Jimmy Kimmel Casts Honey Boo Boo in "Breaking Dawn – Part 2"
James Bond Marathon
Has your interest in the James Bond franchise been reinvigorated by the latest 007 installment "Skyfall"? Enjoy the treasures of the Bond archives on Syfy, which will air 15 classics, starting with "For Your Eyes Only" at midnight Wednesday and ending with "Thunderball" at 3 a.m. on Friday. (Syfy)
Also read: James Bond: 50 Years of 007's Women (Photos)
NCIS: "Best of Season 3" Marathon
As you prepare to solve the mystery of just how much food you can shove into your gob in a single setting, USA will serve up a whole lot of Mark Harmon doing his thing as NCIS agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (USA Network)
"Duck Dynasty"
Work up an appetite for bird by checking in with the Robertson family, whose duck calls have enabled hunters to flush fowl out in the wild and land them on dinner tables across this great nation of ours. A&E will run 10 hours of "Duck Dynasty" from 6 p.m. until 4 a.m. Thursday. (A&E)
"R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet"
"Trapped in the Closet," the musical magnum opus of R&B star R. Kelly, will play out in all of its bizarro glory on IFC from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Even better, new installments of the saga will premiere at 9 p.m. on Friday. (IFC)
"Hatfields & McCoys"
History will run its mega-hit miniseries "Hatfields & McCoys" from 4 p.m. Thursday to 3 a.m. Friday — which will hopefully remind you that, whatever family tensions flared up over Thanksgiving this year, they could have been a lot worse. (History)
"Restaurant: Impossible"
Feeling under the gun as you prepare Thanksgiving dinner? Tune in to "Restaurant: Impossible" on the Food Network from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a lesson in perspective. (Food Network)
"Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," "Kung Fu Panda," "Shrek Forever After"
Feeling especially animated this Thanksgiving? Starting at 8 a.m., FX will air "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa," "Kung Fu Panda" and a 14-hour run of "Shrek Forever After" that will no doubt will have you thankful when it winds down at 2 a.m. Friday. (FX)
"Breaking Amish"
While the authenticity of TLC's reality show "Breaking Amish" has been questioned by some, the series — which runs a marathon from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — will fill you with an appreciation for the luxuries that most of us enjoy. Such as electricity. And brightly colored clothing. (TLC)
"Finding Bigfoot" and "Finding Bigfoot: Further Evidence"
The fabled sasquatch might not be any more real than your self-control at Thanksgiving dinner, but Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" marathon — airing from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — will at least help you laugh off some of that dinner as it tries to convince you otherwise. (Animal Planet)
Is there a better word to describe the majority of family gatherings? MTV will air episodes of its series "Awkward" — which stars Ashley Rickards as Palos Verdes, Calif., teenager Jenna Hamilton, from 4 to 10 p.m. (MTV)
You're now spending the second consecutive day with your kids, and your nerves are probably a little frayed. Allow stern-but-strict nanny Jo Frost to provide some child-rearing inspiration as "Supernanny" airs from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. (Style)
"Doomsday Preppers," "Doomsday Preppers: Bugged Out"
Who doesn't feel a little bit as though the apocalypse is nigh when the holidays roll in? Pick up a bunker-full of survival tactics with "Doomsday Preppers" and "Doomsday Preppers: Bugged Out," which offer a monster marathon from 9 a.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday. They might even offer a few tips that will come in handy at the mall this year. (National Geographic Channel)
"The Millionaire Matchmaker"
Check in with professional mate-arranger Patti Stanger and her clients from noon Friday to 2:30 a.m. Saturday. You're sure to wring an extra dollop of thankfulness from the weekend when you realize how lucky you are to have nothing to do with these people. (Bravo)
"SpongeBob SquarePants"
Need a break from the kids for, oh, eight hours or so? Plop them in front of the TV from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and allow them to be enchanted by everyone's favorite sassy aquatic invertebrate. (Nickelodeon)
"Counting Cars"
"Pawn Stars" personality Danny "The Count" Koker landed his own series, "Counting Cars," earlier this year, which finds him restoring classic vehicles and attempting to flip them for a profit. History will air 12 solid hours of the show from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., giving you all day to think back on a time when cars were more exciting than the boxy buckets of rolling boredom that they are today. (History)
Also read: "Fringe" Two-Hour Finale Set for January
J.J. Abrams' supernatural series "Fringe" will come to an end in January, when the series' fifth and final season winds down. The series' relatively small but abundantly passionate fan base can take heart in the fact that the Science Channel will air a mega-dose of the show from 10:30 a.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. And in case that's just not enough freaky paranormal drama for you, Science will deliver another marathon from 11:30 a.m. Saturday to 2 a.m.. on Sunday. (Science)
"Star Wars" Marathon
With the newly Disney-fied Lucasfilm planning three more installments of the "Star Wars" sci-fi saga, there's no better time to bone up on what's already played a long time ago in a cineplex far, far away. Spike will air previous "Star Wars" movies at various times throughout the weekend, but Saturday — when Episodes I, II, III and IV will air, starting at 9 a.m. — offers the most generous helping. (Spike)
"Law & Order: SVU"
Stay out of trouble by watching 14 consecutive hours of Det. Stabler and Det. Benson solve sex-based crimes from noon Saturday to 2 a.m. Saturday. Dun, dun! (USA Network)
"Lonesome Dove"
Monday it's back to work and the madness of the modern age. Might as well indulge in the quaintness of a simpler time with all four episodes of the 1989 miniseries based on the Larry McMurtry novel about a Texas cattle drive, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Encore)


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JOLIET – Two teams were in search of their first Southwest Prairie Conference victory Friday when Joliet West traveled to Plainfield South, and both teams brought the offense.
West, which trailed, 69-62, at one point, scored 23 points in the last 5:33 of the game to claim an 85-80 win.
The teams combined for 62 free throws with the Tigers (3-11, 1-2) hitting on 28 of 35 and South going 18 of 27. The Cougars had a big advantage from the 3-point line as they connected on 12 of the shots as West hit only three. But the Cougars didn't hit one after a buzzer-beater by Levert Shields to end the third quarter to tie the game at 58.
But the big difference was the Tigers' Jamere Hill as the junior scored 27 second-half points, including 14 in the final quarter and ended the night with 38 points.
"This was a big win for us tonight," Hill said. "We have been learning from our losses and staying positive and that really helped tonight. [South was] guarding me pretty close, and I knew I could drive on them and try to get to the basket. Coach told me that I had to try and take over when I had the opportunity."
After a basket by Shields (18 points) to give the Cougars (5-10, 0-3) a 73-72 lead with 3:14 left, Hill scored the Tigers' next seven points in about a minute to grab a 79-75 lead, and South couldn't recover.
Diamond Presniakovas scored 31 for the Cougars as he hit five 3-pointers but was limited to only one field goal in the fourth quarter.
"We put Kevon Dorris, our best defender, on Presniakovas in the fourth quarter and he really did the job," West coach Nick DiForti said. "Kevon is a three-sport athlete, a senior and a grinder. We brought him up as a freshman because of his defense, and he can just about guard anyone we put him on."
Dorris also scored eight points and hit one of the 3s for the Tigers. Trent Howland scored 12 points, with Jaiden Lee getting 11 points, and Justin Corcoran chipping in seven.
"This is a big win for us," DiForti said. "It's been awhile, and when you look at our record, you don't see much, but we have had spirited practices, and if anyone would watch us practice, you wouldn't think our record is what it is. Tonight it was Jamere and our
free-throw shooting. We practice free throws like everyone else, but we try and practice pressure free throws, and tonight, you could see confidence and poise when they stepped to the line.
"We needed Jamere to step up tonight, and he did. He was called up to the varsity about this time last year, and it takes about a year, especially at the point guard position, to really get a feel for everything. We really want to control the tempo, and I thought we did a good job of that tonight. This was a very good team win."
West jumped out to an 8-0 lead but South came back and only trailed, 18-16, after the first quarter. The teams were tied at 33 at the half and 58 after three quarters. The Cougars had opportunities down the stretch at the rim but couldn't get the ball to fall.
South saw the return of sophomore Cooper Schmid, who finished the night with 10 points and grabbed four rebounds. Schmid broke his wrist in the first game, which was in the Joliet West Thanksgiving Tournament, and Anthony Marmolejo also scored 11 points.
"No matter what level you play at, you have to make layups and free throws to win," South coach Tim Boe said. "West did a great job of taking Diamond out of the game the final four minutes or so. Give West credit. Their coaches do a great job, and Hill played a great game for them tonight. It seemed liked their team really rallied around him.
"Hill got three fouls early in the game, and we didn't go after him. They kept switching him on defense, but we didn't go after him, and ultimately, that was a big difference. We got down early again, and maybe some of that was not playing for two weeks, but we came back but just didn't finish."


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Guitar workshop for beginners – £8
Join Greenwich Music School for a guitar taster session with a Christmas theme! For children aged 7 and upwards. Sessions available 12.45-13.25 and 13.35-14.15.
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Pages updated March 2020. New content is added [mostly] at the bottom of the pages . . .
- Craig-y-Dderwen
- Coed-y-Celyn
- Beaverpool Tollgate
- Lledr Hall – and a question about Elinor Glyn
- Gethin Villa – who lived there?
- Pont-y-Pant Hotel
- Pont-y-Pant – etchings
- Pentre'r Bont
- Elen's Castle Hotel
- Post Office – and Dolwyddelan's first telephone
- Dolwyddelan Castle
- Paintings
Unfortunately, due to the present lockdown, I will be unable to go to the post office, so am suspending the sale of this book online, hopefully, for a short while only.
Having collected postcards, photographs and stories of the area for quiet a while now, I thought, rather than keeping them to myself it would be a nice idea to make them into 'something'. So here is the something.
If you enjoy your visit to lledrvalley.org and you have something that you would like me to add, I really hope you will get in touch via the email link in the top bar – any pictures, stories or memories you have would be gratefully received. And of course, anything I am sent will be fully credited, with thanks.
I am lucky to now be a resident in this beautiful and peaceful valley, and look forward to further exploring the history of this little known wonder of North Wales.
Diolch yn fawr
Below is a rather long newspaper article about a proposed road from Llanrwst to Ffestioniog via Dolwyddelan, from an 1846 newspaper report. This is the road we travel today on our journey through the valley – before this date it was little more than a winding rough track. The new rout straightened out many of the bends in the 'old' road, leaving occasional side roads still in existence today that were part of the original byway [see the photo at the bottom], and it created what is now the Crimea Pass. Forgive the length of the article [which I have cut down considerably from the original] but as it's talking about such an important aspect of the Lledr Valley I though it might be of interest to someone other than me!
Newspaper report …
North Wales Chronicle – 20th October 1846
A public meeting of the landowners and others interested in the above undertaking, was held, pursuant to advertisement, at the town hall, Llanrwst, on Tuesday last. William Hammer, Esq. of Bodnant, was called to the chair.
The chairman proceeded to explain the object of them being called together, which was to take into consideration the desirableness of making a road through Dolwyddelen, so as to form a ??? direct and better communication between this town [Llanrwst] and Ffestiniog. As he was not very well acquainted with the line of country through which the proposed road would pass, he hoped some of the men from Ffestiniog, or the engineer, would more particularly explain it; he went on to remark that he considered all new roads great improvements to the line of country through which they would pass; and that as far as he understood the direction of this line would open up a district where a road was very much needed, and give them direct communication with South Wales, from which, for want of a more direct rout they were at present in some measure cut off.
He added that he should be glad to hear that the inhabitants there took up and entered heartily into the project, and that whatever was decided upon, it would not be entered into in half measures.
He also remarked that he understood that it was in the contemplation of the Chester and Holyhead Railway Company to make a branch from their main line to this town [Llanrwst], and that they might still be induced to do so, if they saw that travelling to, and upon the line were increased by the new road.
Mr. Edward Oakley then rose and explained more particularly the line of the proposed road, the country through which it would pass, and the advantages likely to accrue to the district and towns to which it would lead, and felt convinced it would increase travelling very considerably and would form the leading rout between North and South Wales.
Mr. Spooner, the engineer who has lately surveyed the line, showed his maps and sections of it, and explained very fully the length of the new road, the cost, and the very easy ascent over the hills dividing the two counties of Carnarvon and Merioneth.
Mr. W. Griffith, of Llanrwst, prior to moving the resolution place in his hands, begged to observe on the importance of the proposed communication between Ffestiniog and this town [Llanrwst], through the vale of Dolwyddelen. It was not only opening a communication between these two localities, but forming a direct road from Dolgelly, Machynlleth and Aberystwyth to Holyhead and Chester railway at Conway; in fact opening an inlet from South Wales to this portion of the North.
We are indebted to the exertions of the gentlemen of the Ffestiniog side of the hill [now the Crimea Pass] for starting the project, and to their assistance we very much look forward. It was represented at the meeting held in ffestiniog, that the Right Hon. Lord Willoughby De Eresby had handsomely consented to give his land on this side of the hill along which the proposed line was to take. He admitted that this town and locality had no claim upon his lordship, he having lately, on several occasions, afforded both his munificence, assistance and co-operation, to the several public buildings and general improvements of this place. But when he looked to the advantage the whole parish of Dolwyddelen would derive from it, of which parish, his lordship he believed, with two exceptions, was sole owner, he did hope and trust his lordship would lend a helping hand, prominent and ready as he is on every occasion to afford his aid to projects tending to all public improvements in this neighbourhood.
Mr. W. Hughes stated, on behalf of Lord Willoughby De Eresby, that the proposed new road met with his lordship's concurrence, and he believed he might safely say his lordship would give the land through which the road was intended to pass, but beyond that he was not authorised to say what his lordship was disposed to do.
At the conclusion Mr. W. Griffith read the following resolution:- 'That it will greatly tend to the advantage to the inhabitants of Llanrwst, that a new turnpike road should be made to connect Llanrwst with Ffestiniog, and by way of Dolwyddelen'.


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Mickey Mouse turns 90: Disney teams up with SCAD faculty and students to create special streetwear collection
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To commemorate Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday, the Walt Disney Company teamed up with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to create a new fashion collection of "athleisure" and streetwear inspired by the world-famous cartoon character.
The 16 distinct "Past, Present and Future'" looks reflect Mickey's journey from 1928 up to today - and 90 years into the future. Streetwear is currently the fastest growing category in the fashion industry, meaning its global significance is now firmly established.
SCAD x MTR Art project will rejuvenate Sham Shui Po station through user-first design
A number of SCAD students from different disciplines were chosen to participate in a customised 10-week course facilitated under the "SCADpro" programme, which provides unique collaborative learning experiences. The aim is to pair students with industry partners, enabling them to gain real-world experience, create imaginative design solutions, and build stellar portfolios.
In this instance, the students received one-to-one mentoring from the Disney creative team, along with support from SCAD faculty members, to create an eye-catching collection "for millennials by millennials".
"Working closely with the Disney team was an enriching educational experience for our students and resulted in a fashion collection of the highest calibre," said Jaime Tapias, director of SCADpro.
The need for sustainability was a key consideration in the production process, with students asked to use recyclable materials donated by HKRITA (the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel). Indeed, several looks in the collection made full use of "upcycled" denim and Levi's jeans. The programme concluded with an interactive showcase to present all the apparel items to leading Disney executives.
"By envisioning the spirit of Mickey Mouse taking to the streets of Hong Kong, I was able to create a unique embodiment of his character by playing with silhouettes, layers and fabrics," said SCAD Hong Kong fashion student Sharon Law. "It has been a very exciting journey and an honour to work with my peers, the Disney creative team and SCAD faculty to create a fitting tribute to this cartoon legend."
Tapias noted that the students enjoyed being part of this international celebration where they could show what Mickey Mouse meant to them as a generation. He added that SCAD's comprehensive approach to art and design education ensures students can rise to the challenge of working on projects for high-profile companies. The courses are intellectually rigorous and expect professional standards, while also encouraging students to be innovative in exploring ideas and opportunities.
New UX Design programme at SCAD Hong Kong connects businesses with their target consumers
Having helped to launch many successful careers in the creative field, SCAD celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018. Besides practical training, it will continue to give students different types of real-world experience through lectures, demonstrations and workshops led by industry professionals and acknowledged experts.
Learn more about the programmes on offer at scad.edu.hk


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by Michel Ragon & copyright Éditions Albin Michel
Translation copyright Paul Ben-Itzak
Today's publication of this excerpt is dedicated to the memory of Eileen Darby, who would have been 83 today. To read about Eileen's extraordinary life as a Grande Dame of New York, click here. Eileen, you really hit the nail on the wall!
"The ideal is when one is able to die for one's ideas. Politics is when one can live for them."
— Charles Péguy, cited on frontispiece, "The Book of the Vanquished."
"Books can also die, but they last longer than men. They get passed on from hand to hand, like the Olympic flame. My friend, my father, my older brother, you have not entirely slid into oblivion, because this book of your life exists."
— Michel Ragon, Prologue, "The Book of the Vanquished."
Part One: "The little girl in the fishmongers' wagon" (1899-1917)
(Excerpt, 1911-1912.)
"As for me, I'm just a poor sap! For those of us at the bottom of the heap, there's nothing but bad breaks in this world and the one beyond. And of course, when we get to Heaven, it'll be up to us to make the thunder-claps work."
— Georg Büchner, "Woyzeck," cited on the frontispiece of Part One of "The Book of the Vanquished."
"Sometimes it's better to be the vanquished than the victor."
–Vincent Van Gogh, cited in Lou Brudner's preface to "Büchner, Complete Works," published by Le Club Français du livre, Paris, 1955.
Translator's note: With the exception of Fred and Flora, who may be real, may be fictional, or may be composites, all the personages cited below and in Michel Ragon's novel are based on real historical figures, notably Paul Delesalle (1870-1948), the Left Bank bookseller. Adopting the pen name Victor Serge, Victor Kibaltchich (1890-1947) would become a noted Socialist theorist who, like Fred later in "The Book of the Vanquished," eventually broke with the Bolsheviks. Rirette Maîtrejean was his actual companion. Raymond-la-Science, René Valet, and Octave Garnier were real members of the Bonnot Gang, the details of their denouement as recounted by Ragon accurate.
Every morning the cold awoke the boy at dawn. Long before the street-lanterns dimmed, in the pale gray light he shook off the dust and grime of his hovel at the end of a narrow alley flanking the Saint-Eustache church. Stretching out his limbs like a cat he flicked off the fleas and, like a famished feline, took off in search of nourishment, following the aromas wafting down the street. With Les Halles wholesale market coming to life at the same time, it didn't take long for him to score something hot. The poultry merchants never opened their stalls before they'd debated over a bowl of bouillon, and the boy always received his portion. Then he'd skip off, hop-scotching between the trailers loaded with heaps of victuals. Every Friday he'd march up the rue des Petits-Carreaux to meet the fishmongers' wagons arriving from Dieppe, drawn by the odor of seaweed and fish-scales surging towards the center of Paris. The sea — this sea which he'd never seen and which he pictured as a catastrophic inundation — cut a swathe through the countryside before it descended from the heights of Montmartre. He could hear the carts approaching from far away, like the gathering rumbling of thunder. The churning of the metallic wagon wheels stirred up a racket fit to raise the dead, amplified by the clippety-clop of the horseshoes. Numbed by the long voyage, enveloped in their thick overcoats, the fishmongers dozed in their wagons, mechanically hanging onto the reigns. The horses knew the way by heart. When the first carriages hit the iron pavilions of the market, the resultant traffic jam and grating of the brakes rose up in a grinding, piercing crescendo that reverberated all the way back up to the Poissonnière quartier. The drivers abruptly started awake, spat out a string of invectives, and righted themselves in their seats. Those farther back had to wait until the first arrivals unloaded their merchandise. The horses pawed the ground and stamped their feet. The majority of the men jumped off their carts to go have a little nip in the bistros just raising their shutters.
On this particular Friday, at the rear of one of the wagons sat a small girl. Her naked legs and bare feet dangled off the edge of the cart, and the boy noticed nothing more than this white skin. He drew near. The girl, her head leaning forward, her face hidden by the tussled blonde hair which fell over her eyes, didn't see him at first. As for the boy, he only had eyes for those plump swinging gams. By the time he was almost on top of them, he could hear the girl singing out a rhymed ditty. He approached his hand, touching one of her calves.
"Eh, lower the mitts! Why, the nerve!"
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