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As a guide in expounding and applying the provisions of the Constitution, the debates and incidental decisions of the Convention can have no authoritative character. However desirable it be that they should be preserved as a gratification to the laudable curiosity felt by every people to trace the origin and progress of their political Institutions, & as a source perhaps of some lights on the Science of Govt. the legitimate meaning of the Instrument must be derived from the text itself; or if a key is to be sought elsewhere, it must be not in the opinions or intentions of the Body which planned & proposed the Constitution, but in the sense attached to it by the people in their respective State Conventions where it recd. all the Authority which it possesses.
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Terre Haute North Vigo High School, also known as Terre Haute North (THN), is a public high school located in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Terre Haute North Vigo High was founded in 1971 as a consolidation of Terre Haute Dr. Charles D. Gerstmeyer Technical High School (1922–1971), Terre Haute James A. Garfield High School (1912–1971). Both Gerstmeyer and Garfield were involved in earlier consolidations as Glenn High (1914–51, 1953–61), Terre Haute Thornton (1936–39), Riley High (1911–13, 1917–61), the Terre Haute Girls Vocational High (1924–25) and part of Fontanet (aka Nevins Twp.) High (1917–61) student population were consolidated into Gerstmeyer; the remainder of the Fontanet population and Otter Creek High (1924–61) and Terre Haute Rankin (1936–38) were consolidated into Garfield. Garfield itself was the first high school in Terre Haute, opening in 1904.
After its founding, North added students from Terre Haute State High (a 'laboratory school' for Indiana State University) in 1978 and from Terre Haute Paul C. Schulte High, a Roman Catholic parochial school in 1977. The 'lab school' continued to educate elementary kids through 1992.
There are 21 varsity teams at THN: boys' and girls' cross country, soccer, tennis, golf, basketball, swimming & diving and track & field; boys' football, wrestling, baseball; girls' volleyball and softball. Terre Haute North was a part of the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) from 1997 until 2013 when they joined Conference Indiana.
Brian Dorsett (1979) is a retired professional baseball player who played eight seasons for the Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs.
Josh Phegley (2006) is an MLB catcher, currently playing for the Oakland Athletics. Phegley formerly played for the Chicago White Sox.
Anthony Thompson (1986) is a former Indiana University football standout (1986–1989) and NFL running back (1990–92). He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007.
Steve Weatherford (2001) is a National Football League punter. He played for the New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets and New York Giants from 2006 to 2015, becoming a Super Bowl XLVI champion with the Giants.
Clyde Lovellette (Terre Haute Garfield (1948) before consolidation) former professional basketball player; 3x NBA Champion, 3x All-American, NCAA MOP (1952), 1952 Olympic Gold Medalist.
Terry Dischinger (Terre Haute Garfield (1959) before consolidation) former professional basketball player; 3x All-American, NBA Rookie of the Year, 1960 Olympic Gold Medalist.
Frank Hamblen (Terre Haute Garfield (1965) before consolidation) was a professional basketball coach and 7-time NBA champion, Phil Jackson's assistant with Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers and interim head coach. He is a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
Ron Greene (Terre Haute Gerstmeyer (1957) before consolidation) is a former college basketball head coach.
Tommy John (Terre Haute Gerstmeyer (1961) before consolidation) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for seven different teams from 1963 through 1989 and had 288 MLB victories. He is also known for his recovery and comeback from a revolutionary ulnar collateral ligament surgery, that has since become universally known as Tommy John surgery.
Steve Newton (Terre Haute Gerstmeyer (1959) before consolidation) is a former college basketball head coach.
This page was last edited on 15 November 2018, at 16:34 (UTC).
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St John’s Day: Tends to get mixed up with Midsummer in terms of activities (a handy way of getting the priests on side of the pagan folklore… why are you making your cattle walk through a fire? – For good lu- I mean, to celebrate St…. John?). It’s mainly: washing your face in the morning dew, gathering St John’s herb and making big bonfires. Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia (where witches are abroad and ferns, rowan birch and oak are brought in to decorate the house), Alacant in Spain and Quebec take this holiday pretty seriously.
Inti Raymi – Peruvian winter solstice and New Year festival, previously banned by Spanish conquerors.
Battle of Carabobo: Winning this battle allowed Venezuela to gain independence from Spain. Venezuela has the highest waterfall in the world. See 5th July for more ideas.
1868 typewriter patented – so practise typing with these games.
Võidupüha: Estonia’s Victory Day. They had to fight the Germans and Communist Russia in 1918-20 to keep their independence. Estonia’s famous for its Singing Revolution in the 1980s, with a kind of nighttime flashmob of singing to gain independence from Russia. Estonia is the least religious country in the world after China: only 16% of people believe in a god. Their sport, kiiking, is kind of entertaining. Can you try it on the swings at the local playground?
Luxembourg is the world’s only remaining sovereign grand duchy (i.e., it is ruled by a grand duke). The King of the Netherlands used to be the Grand Duke of Luxembourg but in 1890 the throne passed to the king’s daughter while the duchy passed to his male heir (as per the then male heir rules of the duchy) elsewhere.
Its official languages are German, French and Luxembourgish (great word).
Luxembourg Castle is very pretty and old.
Occupied by the French (after the Celts, Romans, Bourbons, Habsburgs and Hohenzollerns) until the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, both Prussia and the Netherlands wanted to own Luxembourg. The Belgian Revolution in the 1830s took the west (French-speaking) half of Luxembourg but afterwards Luxembourg became independent.
In WWI Germany invaded and occupied Luxembourg but didn’t interfere too much; however in WWII, as a strategic route to France, Luxembourg was treated as a Germanic territory and its government had to move to London!
Activity: Celebrate Luxembourg’s famous export, RTL (Radio/Television Luxembourg) by making a radio or television show. Radio Luxembourg is so famous because it broadcasts in French, German, Flemish and English and also until the 1980s there were no private radio stations in France so it offered an alternative media view.
National Flag Day (Argentina)/Día de la Bandera Nacional: Make flag (toothpick, post-it note) and stick on map. This is a day for learning to tango and practising your football skills.
Eritrea Martyr’s Day: Eritreans around the world celebrate this day, reminding themselves of the sacrifices made by nearly a quarter of their country’s men and women trying to gain independence from Ethiopia (after British rule abandoned them and the UN said, oh be a federation with Ethiopia as a compromise). Ethiopia loses its access to ports if Eritrea becomes its own country, and they fought about it for 30 years. They celebrate with a lot of songs and poems about the sacrifices made by their people. Older children might be interested in listening to some and trying to write their own.
Dragon Boats Festival: (2015: actually held on the fifth day of the fifth moon). Celebrates the peak of masculine energies with the symbol of the dragon (it’s midsummer, the Sun is masculine, dragons are masculine, it’s all very logical). We make dragon boats out of the bottoms of plastic milk bottles (the six-pinters) and decorate with sweet wrappers and paints; float on sea, pond or stream but fish them out before you go home – no littering! Make or buy Chinese dumplings (zongzi), tell the story of Zhong Kui.
West Virginia founded (1863): famous for lumberjacks, caves, coal mines.
World Sauntering Day: so slow down and appreciate the world around you, smell the roses and definitely don’t run.
Then there was some pretty exciting Barbary pirate stuff during which the US paid 20% of their annual revenue to Algeria so they’d stop attacking their ships.
In 1830 Algerians were forced to surrender their land to the French and were from then on treated quite badly.
In 1954 the Front Nationale de Liberation started a guerrilla campaign for independence, and when they won it 1 million ‘Pieds-Noirs’ (not very nice term for French natives living in Algeria) fled back to France.
From 1991 Algeria was in a state of civil war until (officially) 2002 but the ‘state of emergency’ that has limited freedom of speech and press was only lifted in 2011 and due to continued terrorist attacks and the occasional kidnapping of a tourist, it’s not particularly recommended as a holiday resort.
Make cave paintings if you can find a good bit of rock to decorate nearby. Listen to very-Algerian-sounding Kablye music and find out the names of the weird instruments (essentially drums, bagpipes, flute).
Under French control from 1756 and named after Jean Moreau de Sechelles, the Minister of Finance for Louis XV, until 1810 when Mauritius was captured by the British. The Brits did away with slavery and compensation was paid to owners of sugarcane plantations. Just like the French, the British used the islands for keeping prisoners.
In 1964 the Seychelles People’s United Party started to petition for independence from UK. Independence was achieved in 1976 but Seychelles was turned to a one-party state after a 1977 coup.
In 1991 the constitution changed to allow other political parties and in 1993 the first ever multiparty legislative and presidential elections were staged in July.
The Seychelles is home to some very rare animals and plants. Some children may be interested in the Coco de Mer, known in French as coco fesses – or the buttocks coconut. Brilliant.
and the rare black parrot are all pretty cool too. This may be good for a colouring-in activity or pretending to be different animals. Try a sega dance or a moutya dance.
Try these card ideas or these present ideas.
Iceland National Day: Iceland is the most sparsely populated country in Europe, with the world’s most northern capital.
It was first populated from 874 A.D. by Norsemen and their Gaelic thralls (slaves).
Before then it may have been the home to some Celtic monks from Scotland and Ireland.
In the Middle Ages it mainly belonged to Norway, and was very poor, the climate being too harsh for much agriculture.
In 1783 the Laki volcano made the world’s biggest volcanic eruption; the ensuing sulphuric gases killed off a lot of farmland and livestock, and many died in the famine.
From 1814 Norway and Denmark were no longer united and Iceland became part of Denmark; meanwhile many moved to the New World as Iceland was still too bloomin’ cold.
During WWII Iceland stayed neutral, but for some reason Britain invaded (perhaps because Germany had invaded Denmark and Britain thought Iceland would be next) and then America did. America stayed throughout the Cold War (i.e., until 1990!) just in case.
Thanks to US financial aid (the Marshall Plan) Iceland’s fishing industry expanded and its economy grew; then its economy switched to finance and banking, which unfortunately ruined its economy from 2008 when all three of its major banks collapsed after running up huge debts.
They eat a lot of fish pickled in brine or smoked meat, particularly lamb. Play a magnetic fishing game – maybe cover it in crushed ice first to make it more authentic.
Make a snúður or a skúffukaka (kinds of cake).
Make a volcano – just drop a Mento in a Cola bottle. Listen to Bjork.
National Juggling Day: So learn to juggle.
South Africa’s Youth Day: This commemorates the start of the Soweto riots of 1976, sparked by government edict to only teach in Afrikaans in black schools. The deeply moving picture of Hector Pieterson being carried by a student while his sister runs alongside helped bring the brutalities of the Apartheid regime to the attention of the world. He was shot and killed when South Africans opened fire on protesting students. He was 13. With older children, this may be good opportunity to discuss the tragic history of the Apartheid and to discuss your child’s views on race.
Bloomsday: On which the events in Jame Joyce’s novel Ulysses are reenacted in Dublin. Perhaps you could reenact some events from your child’s favourite book; maybe even perform them to a visiting relative.
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As part of making the .Net framework fully support Design by Contract approaches, the BCL team along with the CLR team had integrated very powerful project from Microsoft Research (MSR) named Code Contracts, and what code contracts do for you as giving you declarative, integrated, and easy way to express all the facts you already know about your program by design to make it work better.
Before you used to do that using Assert statements or even using some comments on top of your API telling people what’s the rules they should follow in order to perfectly use your Methods, one major thing about those methods that it wasn’t a Must to Follow, on the contrary Code Contracts is enforcing and checked statically at compile time and dynamically at runtime.
Microsoft decided to provide Code Contracts as Library Solution instead of Language Solution that’s to make them widely used by all the languages using .Net framework, So new in .Net Framework 4.0 BCL under System.Diagnostics.Contracts you will find the code contracts library.
Think about them as part of the method signature.
Your contracts can have only Boolean Expressions.
You can but methods calls inside your contracts but this method must be marked as Pure.
Use them to validate your method parameters, they must be true at method entry for successful execution of the method. It’s the responsibility of the caller to make sure these conditions are met.
The difference between Requires and RequiresAlways is the last one always included even in release builds, so you can use it for contracts that you want to include in your release.
They are declared at the beginning of a method, just like preconditions. The tools take care of checking them at the right times.their jobs is to ensure that methods has successful closure.
CodeContract.EnsuresOnThrow<IOException>(z != null); // Grantuee some variable status in case of specific exceptions.
Also it is very often necessary to refer to certain values in postconditions, such as the result of the method, or the value of a variable at method entry. CodeContract class allow this using some special referral methods; they are valid only in a postcondition.
CodeContract.Ensures(x > CodeContract.OldValue(x)); // represents the value as it was at the start of the method or property. It captures the pre-call value in a shallow copy.
They are contracts that must be true at all public methods exists in an object. They are contained in a separate method that is marked with the ContractInvariantMethodAttribute. The method must be parameter-less and return void. That method contains some number of calls to the CodeContract.Invariant method.
The final question that matters is what I’ll deliver the customer, in reality Code contracts has a very intelligent way of generating its own contract assemblies, so you have your old normal .net assemblies without contract that you can release to your customers and don’t worry about the performance hit, and another assembly contains the contracts only without any code; you can deliver those assemblies to your customer that you want them have the same code checking experience you have during compile time.
Microsoft Research’s code contracts website.
PBC 2008: TL51 Research: Contract Checking and Automated Test Generation with Pex (Video|PPTX).
Introduction to Code Contracts [Melitta Andersen].
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Welcome to the CSTL Merchandise..
Following are the Jerseys of the CSTL Teams, available for purchase.
The Jersey design and logos are Copyright of CSTL, Chennai.
Copying the design or model of the Jersey without prior approval of the CSTL Board is strictly prohibited.
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Loved the blooper at the end! hehe!
Well done on the Muir!!!! not something I’d do, too fiddly. Glad Mum likes it,and hope she sends pic to share.
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dr .zhivago | D.K. LeVick's "Writing in the Woods"
This weeks blog post is in conjunction with the Blog-A-licious Blog Tour. I am pleased to be on the tour along with some very interesting and informative writers. At the bottom of this post will be a listing of the addresses of the other bloggers discussing this weeks subject. I encourage you to visit them also.
Thank you for visiting my blog, I hope you enjoy it and sign up to follow it.
“The Book that Inspires me the Most”.
Okay, dk – what book inspires you the most? Wow! That’s a tough one. Kinda like going to a Baskin’s Ice Cream parlor and having to choose one flavor for the rest of your life.
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* I’ve still got a Greater Kudu bull, Tssessbe, White-Tailed Gnu and another Gemsbok. Gonna get myself the Lesser Kudu, Waterbuck and Eland!
Contrary to most species of antelopes, only the male Lesser Kudus bear horns which grow up to 2 to 3 feet long. The Lesser kudu is active primarily at night and early morning. They are native to East Africa and usually inhabit dry thorn brushes and forests. They fall prey to lions, leopards and Cape Hunting dogs.
As its name suggests, the Lesser Kudu is smaller than its larger cousin, the Greater Kudu, and stands approximately 90-110 cm at shoulder height. Other than that, the Lesser Kudu also differs from its cousin in terms of the stripes on its body. The stripes of the Lesser Kudu are more obvious and there are usually 10 stripes on both sexes. Also, unlike the Greater Kudu, which is one of the slower antelopes, the Lesser Kudu can run up to speeds of 62 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest antelopes.
The Lesser Kudu was also once introduced in the Arabian Peninsula where they were a favourite for trophy hunters. Despite being classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN, these graceful antelopes are in decline.
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Andrew Black Design held a CPD by Natural Building Technologies (http://www.natural-building.co.uk/) attended by office staff and local single practitioners based around Dundee.
Natural Building Technologies (NBT) is a technical sales company who lead the UK in sustainable building materials and systems for the mainstream construction market. They work closely with suppliers, partners and clients to ensure cost effective, high performance solutions for sustainable construction.
The CPD covered the Pavaclad and Diffutherm Timber Frame Concstruction and also the Thermaplan Ziegel Blockwork System.
Pavaclad – Pavaclad uses Pavatherm Plus boards, under your choice of cladding to provide over-clad insulation and waterproofing in a fast and simple construction system.
Diffutherm – Diffutherm boards have a surface designed to render directly onto. This means that Diffutherm is a fast and simple external insulation system, with superb performance – as well as being highly sustainable.
Thermoplan – Fundamentally, Thermoplan is faster and simpler to build with, will outperform other masonry systems and yet offers similar built costs.
This entry was posted on May 7, 2008 at 2:37 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
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The fitness workout will be based on a full body workout where the students learn to recognize muscle fatigue and learn how to challenge themselves with new exercises that will prepare them for real life challenges and address their own fitness goals.
Students in kindergarten through fourth grade continue with additional locomotor skills as an extended part of the warm up. This portion of the warm up is a more functional warm up, which also serve as a tool to improve essential locomotor skills that are required for future success in physical activity, sports, and leisure activity.
1 Same number as homework assignment suggested for the month. Grade 1 begins with 2 push-ups and 2 sit-ups, and increase with 1 push-up and 1 sit-up per month until 8 push-ups and sit-ups are done.
2 Upper back and rear deltoid stretch.
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2013-10-15 Assigned to ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. reassignment ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. REEL/FRAME 031283/0725 CORRECTION OF EXECUTION DATE FROM 06/26/2013. Assignors: KOVACH, MELINDA K.
A for gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include an outer tube extending in an elongation direction and having an open distal end, a capture tool movable in the outer tube between a contained position and a use position, a tissue securing component disposed at the open distal end of the outer tube, a nosecone removably assembled over the open distal end of the outer tube in a protective condition, and an actuation member joined to a central portion of the nosecone and extending into a lumen of the outer tube. The capture tool may be operable to capture tissue of the heart valve leaflet. The nosecone may have a central portion that extends across the open distal end of the outer tube and a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion and overlying an outer surface of the outer tube adjacent the open distal end.
The present application claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/678,854 filed Aug. 2, 2012, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention is related to percutaneous tissue access, and more particularly to devices, systems, and methods for transcatheter repair of a heart valve leaflet.
Mitral valve prolapse causes mitral regurgitation. Isolated posterior leaflet prolapse of the human heart mitral valve, i.e., prolapse of a single leaflet, is the most common cause of mitral regurgitation. The exact cause of the prolapse is not clear. Untreated mitral regurgitation may lead to congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
Percutaneous devices and methods for gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet are disclosed. A device for gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include an outer tube extending in an elongation direction and having an open distal end, a capture tool movable in the outer tube between a contained position and a use position, a tissue securing component disposed at the open distal end of the outer tube, a nosecone removably assembled over the open distal end of the outer tube in a protective condition, and an actuation member joined to a central portion of the nosecone and extending into a lumen of the outer tube. The outer tube may have an outer surface and the lumen extending therethrough. The capture tool may be operable to capture tissue of the heart valve leaflet and to draw the captured tissue into the outer tube in a gathered configuration. The tissue securing component may be adapted to be applied to the captured tissue to hold the captured tissue in the gathered configuration. The nosecone may have the central portion that extends across the open distal end of the outer tube and a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion and overlying the outer surface of the outer tube adjacent the open distal end.
The actuation member may be non-rigid. The actuation member may be rigid. The actuation member may be joined to the nosecone substantially at the center of the central portion. The nosecone may be configured to change shape from the protective condition to an inverted condition when the actuation member is pulled in the elongation direction. The nosecone may be made of a fabric. The nosecone may be made of silicone. The nosecone may be configured to move from the protective condition to a collapsed condition when the actuation member is removed from the outer tube. The nosecone may be made of a shape memory material.
The nosecone may include a slit extending from a free edge of the nosecone toward the central portion of the nosecone. The slit may divide the peripheral portion into a plurality of sections such that when the actuation member is pulled in the elongation direction, the plurality of sections separate from one another. The nosecone may include a line of perforations extending from a free edge of the nosecone toward the central portion of the nosecone. The line of perforations may divide the peripheral portion into a plurality of sections such that when the actuation member is pulled in the elongation direction, the perforations tear to separate the sections from one another.
The tissue securing component may be a clip. The clip may be assembled in an expanded condition around the outer tube and may be biased to contract to a clamping condition when deployed from the outer tube. The device may also include a deployment tube slidably disposed around the outer tube. The deployment tube may be movable between a proximal position in which an end surface thereof is spaced apart from the open distal end of the outer tube and a distal position in which the end surface is adjacent the open distal end. The end surface of the deployment tube may be adapted to push the clip off of the outer tube when the deployment tube is moved from the proximal position to the distal position.
A transcatheter method of gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include inserting an elongated catheter assembly to a position adjacent the heart valve leaflet. The catheter assembly may include an outer tube extending in an elongation direction, a capture tool movable in the outer tube between a contained position and a use position, and a nosecone movable between a protective condition enclosing an open distal end of the outer tube and a deployed condition removed from the distal end of the outer tube. The method may also include moving the nosecone from the protective condition to the deployed condition to thereby expose the open distal end of the outer tube, moving the capture tool from the contained position to the use position, capturing tissue of the heart valve leaflet with the capture tool, retracting the capture tool from the use position toward the contained position to draw the captured tissue into the outer tube in a gathered configuration, and securing the captured tissue substantially in the gathered configuration.
The elongated catheter assembly may include an actuation member joined to a central portion of the nosecone. The step of moving the nosecone may include pulling the actuation member in the elongation direction until the nosecone is pulled into a lumen of the outer tube. The actuation member may be non-rigid. The step of moving the nosecone may include pushing the actuation member in the elongation direction until the nosecone is pushed off of the distal end of the outer tube. The step of moving the nosecone may also include pulling the actuation member in the elongation direction until the nosecone is pulled into a lumen of the outer tube. The outer tube may have a lumen with a predetermined cross-section, and the nosecone may be made of a shape memory material and may be biased toward a collapsed shape, the collapsed shape having a cross-section that is smaller than the predetermined cross-section. The nosecone may take the collapsed shape after being pushed off of the distal end of the outer tube. The actuation member may be rigid.
The nosecone may have a central portion, a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion, and a slit extending from a free edge of the nosecone toward the central portion of the nosecone and dividing the peripheral portion into a plurality of sections. The step of moving the nosecone may include separating the plurality of sections from one another. The nosecone may have a central portion, a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion, and a line of perforations extending from a free edge of the nosecone toward the central portion of the nosecone and dividing the peripheral portion into a plurality of sections. The step of moving the nosecone may include separating the plurality of sections from one another along the line of perforations.
The tissue securing component may be a clip assembled in an expanded condition around the outer tube and biased to contact to a clamping condition. The securing step may include deploying the clip from the outer tube, whereupon the clip contracts to the clamping condition around the captured tissue. The catheter assembly may also include a deployment tube slidably disposed around the outer tube. The securing step may include moving the deployment tube from a proximal position in which an end surface thereof is spaced apart from the open distal end of the outer tube to a distal position in which the end surface is adjacent the open distal end, such that the deployment tube pushes the clip off of the outer tube.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the clip of FIG. 7, shown in a closed condition.
Referring to FIG. 1, an exemplary mitral valve 1 includes a posterior leaflet 2 and an anterior leaflet 3. The leaflets 2 and 3 extend from an annulus 4 to a coaption line 5 where the leaflets meet. The posterior leaflet 2 has an upper portion 6 that is generally perpendicular to the direction of blood flow through the valve 1 and extends between the annulus 4 and the coaption line 5. Additionally, the posterior leaflet 2 has a lower portion 7 that is generally parallel to the direction of blood flow through the valve 1 and extends below the coaption line 5. The posterior leaflet 2 also has a lower surface 9 a and an upper surface 9 b. The posterior leaflet 2 has three scalloped portions P1, P2, and P3, any of which may include a portion that is billowed, loose, or floppy, and which therefore may be the cause of a prolapse condition of the valve. The inventive devices, systems, and methods described herein may be adapted to repair such a billowed, loose, or floppy portion of the posterior leaflet 2 or the anterior leaflet 3.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an exemplary device 10 for percutaneous access to tissue in a patient, such as for gathering of heart valve leaflet tissue, includes an elongated catheter assembly 12 adapted to be inserted through the apex of a human heart so that a distal portion 14 of the catheter assembly may reach the patient's mitral valve 1 for repair thereof.
The catheter assembly 12 includes a containment tube 20 longitudinally slideable within an outer tube 16 between a retracted position within the lumen of the outer tube (FIGS. 2 and 3) and a deployed position (FIG. 5) in which a distal end 21 of the containment tube protrudes distally beyond the open distal end 17 of the outer tube. The outer tube 16 may be made of one or more echogenic materials, so that the outer tube may be more easily visualized inside a patient using three-dimensional echocardiography.
A nosecone 30 may be removably assembled over the open distal end 17 of the outer tube 16. The nosecone 30 may serve to minimize traumatic injury to the heart or blood vessels resulting from contact with the open distal end 17 of the outer tube 16 during insertion of the device 10 into a patient, for example, through the apex of the heart into the left ventricle. The nosecone 30 may be made of a fabric or another flexible material (e.g., silicone) that is capable of changing shape from a protective condition (FIG. 2) to an inverted or deployed condition (FIG. 3). The material of the nosecone 30 may be permeable or non-permeable with respect to penetration by liquids.
The nosecone 30 may have a central portion 32 that is configured to extend across the open distal end 17 of the outer tube 16 when the nosecone is in the protective condition. A peripheral portion 34 of the nosecone 30 surrounding the central portion 32 may be configured to overlie the outer surface 19 of the outer tube 16 adjacent the open distal end 17 thereof when the nosecone is in the protective condition.
An actuation member 35 may be joined substantially to the center of the nosecone 30. A free end of the actuation member 35 may extend proximally through the outer tube 16 to a proximal portion of the device 10 (not shown), where it may be grasped by the user or connected to an actuation mechanism operable by the user. The actuation member 35 may be, for example, a non-rigid suture or wire, or it may be a rigid shaft, tube, or wire.
As shown in FIG. 4, the peripheral portion 34 of the nosecone 30 may include one or more preformed slits 36 or tearable perforations 38 extending from the free edge 31 of the nosecone toward the central portion 32 thereof. When the free end of the suture 35 is pulled by a user as described below, these slits 36 or perforations 38 cause the peripheral portion 34 of the nosecone 30 to separate into sections, such as sections 34 a, 34 b, and 34 c, thereby reducing the resistance to the movement of the nosecone to the inverted condition.
Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the device 10 may include a tissue capture tool in the form of a needle 22 and a resorbable anchor 40. The needle 22 may be longitudinally slideable within the containment tube 20 between a retracted or contained position substantially entirely within the lumen of the containment tube (FIGS. 2 and 3), and a deployed or use position in which a tapered distal end 23 of the needle protrudes from the distal end 21 of the containment tube (FIG. 5).
The resorbable anchor 40 may initially be stored within the needle 22 and may be deployable therefrom for use. The anchor 40 may have a maximum thickness T between its top surface 41 and bottom surface 42 that is equal to or slightly smaller than the diameter of the lumen of the needle 22. The anchor 40 may be deployed from the needle 22 by increasing the pressure within the needle, using pressurized saline, for example, so that an expelling force applied to the anchor is greater than the frictional forces holding the anchor in place.
An anchor retention member 45 in the form of a wire or suture may be joined substantially to the center of the bottom surface 42 of the anchor 40, such that the anchor can pivot with respect to the retention member. A free end of the retention member 45 may extend proximally through the needle 22, the containment tube 20, and the outer tube 16 to a proximal portion of the device 10 (not shown), where it may be grasped by the user or connected to an actuation mechanism operable by the user.
The device 10 may optionally include a cutting tube (not shown) for detaching the retention member 45 from the resorbable anchor 40. The cutting tube may be telescopically mounted within the containment tube 20 and around the needle 22 for sliding movement between a retracted position substantially entirely within the lumen of the containment tube, and a deployed position in which a sharpened distal end of the cutting tube protrudes from the distal end 21 of the containment tube. The sharp distal end of the cutting tube may be configured to cut through a portion of the retention member 45, so that the resorbable anchor 40 can be detached from the device 10 and left in a patient.
Referring again to FIGS. 2 and 3, the device 10 may include a tissue securing component in the form of a clip 50 that is configured to be applied around a captured portion of the posterior leaflet 2 that has been partially drawn into the lumen of the outer tube 16. The clip 50 may be made of a shape memory metal, spring steel, or any other elastically deformable, biologically inert metal or polymer and may be biased to curl or contract into a substantially round or clamping condition (FIG. 8) when deployed from the outer tube 16. A prong 52 at each end of the clip 50 may be configured to become embedded in the leaflet tissue when the clip is deployed.
One or more clips 50 may be disposed in an open or expanded condition around the outer surface 19 of the outer tube 16 adjacent the open distal end 17 thereof. A deployment tube 54 may be slideably disposed with a tight clearance around the outer tube 16, such that the clip 50 will interfere with the an end surface 56 of the deployment tube as the deployment tube is moved toward the open distal end 17 of the outer tube. For example, the deployment tube 54 may be movable between a proximal position in which the end surface 56 is spaced apart from the open distal end 17 of the outer tube 16 and a distal position in which the end surface is adjacent the open distal end. The end surface 56 may be adapted to push the clip 50 off of the outer tube 16 when the deployment tube 54 is moved from the proximal position to the distal position.
To use the device 10 to gather heart valve leaflet tissue, the nosecone 30 may be assembled over the distal end 17 of the outer tube 16, such that the free edge 31 thereof is located proximally of the clip or clips 50 that have been assembled in an expanded condition around the outer tube. Next, the distal portion 14 of the catheter assembly 12 may be inserted into a patient, for example, through the apex of the heart into the left ventricle, so that the distal portion is near the mitral valve 1. The distal portion 14 of the catheter assembly 12 may be guided using three-dimensional echocardiography or another imaging technique to visualize the outer tube or other components of the catheter assembly.
With the device 10 positioned as described above, the user may grasp and pull the free end of the actuation member 35 (or may operate a button or other mechanism that performs this function) to remove the nosecone 30 from the distal end 17 of the outer tube 16. The actuation member 35 must be pulled in a proximal direction with enough force to overcome the friction between the peripheral portion 34 of the nosecone 30 and the deployment tube 54. If the nosecone 30 has one or more preformed slits 36 or tearable perforations 38, the pulling force may cause adjacent sections 34 a, 34 b, and 34 c of the peripheral portion to separate from one another, thereby reducing the friction between the nosecone and the deployment tube that must be overcome to move the nosecone.
As the user pulls the free end of the actuation member 35 proximally, the nosecone 30 begins to move from the protective condition shown in FIG. 2 to the inverted condition shown in FIG. 3 in the lumen of the outer tube 16. Continued pulling on the free end of the actuation member 35 causes the entire nosecone 30 to enter the lumen of the outer tube 16 and to be pulled proximally therein until no portion of the nosecone overlies any portion of the clip or clips 50. The user may leave the nosecone 30 inside the lumen of the outer tube 16 or may continue to pull the actuation member 35 proximally until the nosecone reaches a proximal portion of the device 10 (not shown), where it may be removed from the device by the user.
After removal of the nosecone 30, the containment tube 20 may be deployed by sliding the distal portion 21 thereof beyond the distal end 17 of the outer tube 16. The deployed containment tube 20 may be guided such that its distal end 21 contacts the lower surface 9 a of the posterior leaflet 2 in a target region thereof to be captured. For example, the target portion of the posterior leaflet 2 to be captured may be a loose edge of the leaflet below the coaption line 5.
Then, the needle 22 may be deployed by sliding the needle distally out of the containment tube 20, such that the tapered distal end 23 of the needle pierces the posterior leaflet 2 and extends therethrough to the upper surface 9 b of the leaflet. The anchor 40 may then be deployed from the needle 22 by increasing the pressure within the needle using pressurized saline, for example. With the anchor 40 ejected, the needle 22 may be withdrawn from the posterior leaflet 2 and retracted into the containment tube 20, leaving the anchor adjacent the upper surface 9 b of the leaflet and the retention member 45 extending through the opening in the leaflet created by the needle. The retention member 45 may then be pulled proximally by the user until the bottom surface 42 of the anchor 40 contacts the upper surface 9 b of the leaflet.
The user may then slide the containment tube 20 proximally to the retracted position within the lumen of the outer tube 16, thereby drawing the anchor 40 proximally, and with it the posterior leaflet 2, until a portion 8 of the posterior leaflet is drawn into the open end of the outer tube.
The user may then push the deployment tube 54 distally until the end surface 56 thereof contacts the clip 50 and pushes it in a distal direction off of the distal end 17 of the outer tube 16. As the clip 50 is released from the outer tube 16, it will collapse to a substantially round or clamping condition according to its bias, and the two prongs 52 of the clip will become embedded in the captured tissue 8 of the posterior leaflet 2, thereby securing the tissue. If a plurality of clips 50 are disposed adjacent one another at the distal end 17 of the outer tube 16, additional clips can be deployed one at a time onto the posterior leaflet 2 by continuing to move the deployment tube 54 distally until all of the desired clips have been pushed off of the outer tube.
After the clip or clips 50 have been secured into the captured tissue 8 of the posterior leaflet 2 as described above, the retention member 45 may be detached from the anchor 40, for example, by pulling the retention member proximally until at least a portion of the retention member is torn from the anchor. The entire retention member 45 may be detached from the anchor 40, or the retention member may have a weakened portion near the attachment location with the anchor that is adapted tear when sufficient pulling force is applied by the user. Alternatively, at least a portion of the retention member 45 may be detached from the anchor 40 by cutting the retention member using a cutting mechanism, such as the cutting tube described above. The entire device may then be removed from the patient, and the anchor 40 that is left in the captured tissue of the posterior leaflet 2 may be resorbed over time.
As noted above, the actuation member 35 may be a shaft, tube, or rigid wire that has some structural rigidity when a compressive force is applied thereto, rather than simply a length of suture or flexible wire. In such case, instead of simply pulling the nosecone 30 into the lumen of the outer tube 16, a user may slide the actuation member distally, thereby pushing the nosecone off of the distal end 17 of the outer tube 16. Once the nosecone 30 has been removed from the outer tube 16, the user may pull the actuation member proximally until the nosecone enters the lumen of the outer tube 16. In such an embodiment, the nosecone 30 may be made of a shape memory material that is biased to collapse when pushed off of the outer tube 16 from the expanded protective condition shown in FIG. 2 to a smaller profile (e.g., a collapsed condition) that is able to fit within the lumen of the outer tube.
Although the nosecone 30 is described in the context of a device having a tissue capture tool in the form of a needle 22 and a resorbable anchor 40 and having a tissue securing component in the form of a clip 50 that is configured to be deployed from around the outer surface 19 of the outer tube 16, the nosecone may be used with devices having other configurations of tissue capture tools and tissue securing components. Some suitable examples of such tissue capture tools and tissue securing components can be found in the copending and commonly owned U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/590,557, filed Jan. 25, 2012.
Although the nosecone 30 has been described herein in the context of a device that can tighten the posterior or anterior leaflet of a mitral valve, such a nosecone can be used with any device used percutaneously in a patient. For example, the nosecone 30 or a smaller nosecone can be used with a device that can treat the leaflets of other heart valves, or with a device that can treat any other tissue of the body.
Although the invention herein has been described with reference to particular embodiments in which the catheter assembly is inserted into the patient through the apex of the heart (i.e., transapical insertion), it is to be understood that the invention contemplates embodiments in which the catheter assembly extends through a portion of the vasculature of the patient to reach the heart, for example, through a transfemoral or subclavian artery, or using a transseptal procedure. Any other percutaneous technique for accessing the interior of the heart may also be used. In such embodiments, some of the device components may have to be oriented in a different direction to that described herein. For example, the invention contemplates embodiments in which the distal portion of the catheter assembly approaches the mitral valve from the either the upstream side or the downstream side of the valve.
wherein the nosecone is made of a shape memory material that is biased toward the collapsed condition, the nosecone in the collapsed condition having a second cross-section that is smaller than the first cross-section.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein the actuation member is joined to the nosecone substantially at the center of the central portion.
3. The device of claim 1, wherein the nosecone is made of a fabric.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein the nosecone is made of silicone.
wherein the nosecone includes a slit extending from a free edge of the nosecone toward the central portion of the nosecone, the slit dividing the peripheral portion into a plurality of sections such that when the actuation member is pulled in the elongation direction, the plurality of sections separate from one another.
6. The device of claim 1, wherein the nosecone includes a line of perforations extending from a free edge of the nosecone toward the central portion of the nosecone, the line of perforations dividing the peripheral portion into a plurality of sections such that when the actuation member is pulled in the elongation direction, the perforations tear to separate the sections from one another.
7. The device of claim 1, wherein the tissue securing component is a clip.
8. The device of claim 7, wherein the clip is assembled in an expanded condition around the outer tube and is biased to contract to a clamping condition when deployed from the outer tube.
9. The device of claim 8, further comprising a deployment tube slidably disposed around the outer tube, the deployment tube movable between a proximal position in which an end surface thereof is spaced apart from the open distal end of the outer tube and a distal position in which the end surface is adjacent the open distal end, the end surface of the deployment tube being adapted to push the clip off of the outer tube when the deployment tube is moved from the proximal position to the distal position.
securing the captured tissue substantially in the gathered configuration.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the step of moving the nosecone further includes pulling the actuation member in the elongation direction until the nosecone is pulled into the lumen of the outer tube.
12. The method of claim 10, wherein the nosecone is made of a shape memory material.
13. The method of claim 10, wherein the actuation member is rigid.
14. The method of claim 10, wherein the nosecone has a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion, and a slit extending from a free edge of the nosecone toward the central portion of the nosecone and dividing the peripheral portion into a plurality of sections, and the step of moving the nosecone includes separating the plurality of sections from one another.
15. The method of claim 10, wherein the nosecone has a peripheral portion surrounding the central portion, and a line of perforations extending from a free edge of the nosecone toward the central portion of the nosecone and dividing the peripheral portion into a plurality of sections, and the step of moving the nosecone includes separating the plurality of sections from one another along the line of perforations.
16. The method of claim 10, wherein the tissue securing component is a clip assembled in an expanded condition around the outer tube and biased to contact to a clamping condition, and the securing step includes deploying the clip from the outer tube, whereupon the clip contracts to the clamping condition around the captured tissue.
17. The method of claim 16, wherein the catheter assembly further includes a deployment tube slidably disposed around the outer tube, and the securing step includes moving the deployment tube from a proximal position in which an end surface thereof is spaced apart from the open distal end of the outer tube to a distal position in which the end surface is adjacent the open distal end, such that the deployment tube pushes the clip off of the outer tube.
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2019-04-22T18:38:30Z
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and a three thousand square foot mansion haunted by a black leotard.
into little red protective gloves.
we set off again with the long day ahead of us.
Tall grass gave way to short grass and short grass to a lost city of gold.
The professor told us that he had dreamt of this moment all his life.
had we only said the word, but we could not.
I would have missed him the most.
formed an orderly line, and started all over again.
steel rods into the shape of pretzels.
outside the padlocked factory gate.
dropped her funnel cake on the floor.
and hail fill a gaping cockpit that once held the sky.
dropped me in a patch of hospitable clover.
through the trees like a showgirl’s leg.
a lot like pidgin English to me.
“ratatouilles!” suggests the madman on the corner.
I have not tasted them.
You are the expert here, not I.
in the field in front of the schoolhouse.
since they were inside that schoolhouse?
A year? A century, maybe?
They look as if they have a bone to pick with me.
as the Garden of Earthly Delights.
Andreas Britz (MAPH ’12) was born in Cooperstown, New York and grew up in West Cork, Ireland. He earned a BA in English from Ohio University before enrolling in the Master of Arts Program in the Humanities at the University of Chicago. His MA thesis, “Profoundly Felt Truths,” contains eleven poems (three of which are featured in this issue of Colloquium) and a brief essay on the poetry of John Berryman. Andreas is a Delta SkyMiles Frequent Flyer member and an only child.
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https://lucian.uchicago.edu/blogs/colloquium/2012/10/18/the-drop-city-lights-patron-of-the-arts/
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Preschool-Kindergarten, Sun Mar 31: Jesus is Alive!
Key Point of Passage: Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to the disciples so they would go and tell everyone the good news and be saved when they believed.
1) Jesus was buried in a tomb that had a big heavy stone door. But when Mary and the other women went to the tomb, what had happened to the stone?
2) And what had happened to Jesus?
3) Did the disciples believe it when they first heard that Jesus had risen from the dead? What about after they saw Him for themselves?
4) God tells all of us to go and tell the good news that Jesus died for our sins and then rose from the dead. Can you think of anyone you know who you can tell this good news to?
In the beginning, God showed His love when He made the Garden of Eden. In this Magnificent Paradise, God walked with His people, taught them, spent time with them face-to-face. But His people went their own way when Adam and Eve broke God’s rule, and they turned their backs on Him. Even then, God had a plan to rescue His people.
Isaac’s place. He showed the Israelites His love when He protected them at the Passover. He sent Prophets, like Isaiah, who delivered message after message of God’s love.
Then, when the time was right, God sent His very own Son, Jesus, to show His love to His people. Jesus walked with people and taught them. Though He lived like us with struggles and temptations, He never sinned. Yet His enemies betrayed Him and handed Him over to be crucified. It was a confusing time for His followers, but God knew it was part of His rescue plan.
“God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son. Anyone who believes in Him will not die but will have eternal life.” (John 3:16, NIrV) God sacrificed Jesus to take our place. Because we are protected by Jesus’ blood, we can have a relationship with the God who loves us.
But God’s rescue plan didn’t end with Jesus dying for us. Three days later God brought Jesus back from the dead! God proved that His love is more powerful than anything—even death!
No matter what circumstances we face, even today, we can trust God because we believe in the sacrifice He made, walk in a relationship with Him, and know the power of His love.
In this week’s Bible story, we’re examining some of the amazing things Jesus said and the most amazing thing He did. (John 3:3,16; 14:1-6, 28-29; John 18–20) Jesus made some incredible statements about Himself, so incredible that some people had trouble believing everything He said. And when Jesus died, even some of His followers doubted that His words were true. But then the most amazing miracle happened: Jesus came back to life! At that moment, all the incredible things He said came true!
Our Bottom Line is: when Jesus came back from the dead, it proved that what He said was true. Even after He came back to life, He lovingly explained God’s Big Story to the followers who had doubts. When we have doubts about God, we can remember He kept the biggest promise of all. We can trust Him to keep His other promises to us.
There are no at-home sheets this week. Have a Happy Easter!
Honesty is important because it builds trust. Honesty is choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. What God says is true. He has shown us that time and time again. And that’s one of the reasons we know we can trust God.
In this week’s Bible story, Judas betrays his Teacher and Friend for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16, 20-25, 45-50; 27:1-5). Judas spent every day with the Truth but still chose dishonesty. Many people believe Judas had created his own version of reality, which was all about the power he could get when Jesus took the throne. So, instead of trusting Jesus and being honest about his plan, Judas decided to take things into his own hands.
In John 12, we learn that Judas struggled with stealing. This leads us to believe he had a pattern of dishonesty in his life. Our Bottom Line is: you can lie so much that it’s hard to remember what’s true. So often in our lives, one lie leads to another, as we have to cover up the stories we told before. After so long, it becomes hard to remember the truth.
The monthly memory verse is: “An honest person has respect for the Lord.” Proverbs 14:2a, NIrV We know Truth is important to God because, even in spite of what Judas did, God still kept His promise to us. He raised Jesus to life. Truth prevailed.
In this week’s Bible story, Zacchaeus was a thief and considered a traitor to his people (Luke 19:1-10) when he met Jesus. When Zacchaeus trusted Jesus, he decided to change to an honest life. But to earn his community’s trust, he had to make things right by repaying everything he had stolen, and then some.
When we admit we have not been truthful, we can earn back others’ trust. Our Bottom Line is: when you are truthful and make things right, you build trust. So often we think it’s going to pay to tell a lie and cost to tell the truth, but really it often costs to tell a lie and pays to tell the truth.
Our memory verse this month is: “An honest person has respect for the Lord.” Proverbs 14:2a, NIrV Often our relationship with God helps us realize the areas in our life where we need more honesty. Apologizing to others and working to make things right not only builds trust with others, it shows our respect for God.
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2019-04-21T09:07:51Z
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https://tcckids.wordpress.com/2013/03/
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I realize this questions answers itself, but I’m continuously amazed at the bone-headed decisions made by politicians and bureaucrats.
Indeed, I wish I had this example for my recent post comparing incompetent officials in the United States with their counterparts in the United Kingdom.
A kid in Indiana played a prank involving a blow-up doll in the women’s bathroom at his high school. Sounds like a couple of afternoons of detention, right? Think again. Here’s an excerpt from a local news report.
A Rushville High School senior faces a felony charge after bringing a blow-up doll to school as part of what he claims was a prank. School officials called police May 31 after a package was found in a girls’ bathroom. A deflated blow-up doll was later found inside the box. Tyell Morton, 18, was arrested on a preliminary charge of felony criminal mischief after he admitted to bringing the doll to school. …The family’s attorney, Robert Turner, said the charge is excessive. “It’s interesting that had he gone to school with a gun, there would’ve been a lesser charge. It would’ve been a Class D felony with up to three years,” he said.
I’m glad I went to school before this type of nonsense became commonplace, because I was once an immature punk (most people would say I’m now an immature grownup, but that’s a separate issue). Not that I’m admitting anything, because I have no idea what the statute of limitations is on these matters, but I may have once set off a string of 400 firecrackers in a school stairwell. And I may have once let a snake loose in the school library.
Back then, I might have gotten suspended for a couple of days if I had been caught. Today, I’d be at Gitmo. Okay, that might be an exaggeration, but you know what I mean.
Many European nations face a sovereign debt crisis because of excessive spending caused by too much redistribution. The obvious – and only – solution to this crisis is to reverse the policies that caused the problem.
So take a wild guess about what the International Monetary Fund recommended: Did the international bureaucracy recommend that nations such as Greece and Portugal impose serious fiscal discipline, such as the spending freezes that worked so successfully in New Zealand and Canada in the 1990s?
I’m not a fan on international bureaucracies, and I wasn’t expecting good advice, but even I’m stunned. Here are some excerpts from a story in the EU Observer.
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2019-04-22T02:38:59Z
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It's been almost a week since my last post, and in that time, I've done...well, not a whole lot. I do, however, have a lot of bases to cover, particularly given the duration for which tfo was dedicated exclusively to coverage of the PNR.
I didn't see any during or since the trip. The last one I saw - and only one I've seen in 2009 - is Star Trek (on May 8, the date of its release). I haven't seen The Hangover, to say nothing of the new Transformers or Brüno. Early in the trip I was alerted to important information on the one film other than Star Trek whose release I've anticipated since the start of the year - I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell. It opens September 25, and I'll be seeing it quickly - that is, if I don't get to a screening during the premiere tour, and maybe even if I do.
I did bring exercise gear on my journey around the country...but never once broke it out. When I stepped on the scale after getting back, the expected result came to pass - that is to say, I'd put on some weight. I'm not certain how much of that happened while I was on the road, but I was twenty-two pounds above the weight at which I started the year. Not having a treadmill at my disposal is proving to me more of a drawback than I expected. That said, I have resumed running on the track at my old high school. I've got a lot of work to do, both in raising the endurance and lowering the weight, if I want to make a respectable showing at Cow Harbor, which is now only two and a half months away. I'm also lowering the supply of calories by cutting back on snacking. The built-in diet discipline from the boat is no longer present; no longer being limited to what the galley is serving, I'm inclined to eat more, and more often.
I've already written about the surprisingly amicable resolution to the issues concerning my DD 214. I have, however, been remiss in commenting on various other goings-on regarding the Canoe Club, and especially the steely eyed killers of the deep, whether or not they work with the ionizing radiation.
It seems I'm not the only one subject to a rare dose of Naval common sense; the top brass now trust the rank-and-file to wear the "aquaflage" out in town (TSSBP). I burned on this last Christmas Eve, back when the original "not off base, ever" policy first came out. Irrespective of this change, I'm glad I don't have a set of those big, bulky, expensive NWUs, sitting in my storage unit.
From No Slack, Fast Attack comes word that the Pentagon is exploring the possibility of making the military tobacco-free. Now, I have never used a tobacco product in my life, and can't envision myself ever doing so. But I don't see how making this sort of policy change improves our ability to bring the fight to the enemy. And of all the communities throughout all the services, the submarine force might have the easiest time of all evading this. A boat underway and submerged - especially one with a skipper that lights up - isn't exactly within the reach of those who might wish to enforce this policy.
Nine stages complete in the Tour de France, and we have the makings of a classic; the two Astana teammates, Armstrong and Contador, both near the top of the GC. Not since 1986 have we had a situation like this; that was the year of Greg LeMond's first victory. Of course I'm rooting for Lance, especially having come back after four years away.
The Mets...oh, the Mets. Three games under .500 at the All-Star Break, and six and a half behind the Phillies in the NL East. Injuries galore, and a defense so bad that SportsCenter dedicated an entire "Not Top 10" to it. And to ice the cake, the Friday trade of Ryan Church for Jeff Francoeur. While the newest Met may have gotten off to a good start, I am in line with most other Mets fans in taking a wait-and-see attitude with Frenchy. The Sports Guy's take on the move, via Twitter: "I want to sell my HD-DVD player and Six Flags stock to Omar Minaya. Does anyone have a contact for him?"
And the Islanders made the move everyone wanted them to make, by taking John Tavares with the first overall pick in the NHL draft. It's only a single step, and there's still a long way to go to bring the Isles back to prominence, but it should help win some games - to say nothing of selling some tickets at the Coliseum.
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2019-04-19T16:17:48Z
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https://kingpin248.livejournal.com/177215.html
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A lot of us probably check out Digg, a website where users submit and rank news stories, videos, etc.
A lot of us (okay, at least me) are also a bit tired of Digg because of lots of worthless stories being posted, people advertising their own site, people posting dumb comments while trying (and failing) to be funny, etc.
Yahoo has been working on their own Digg-like site called Buzz and while initially only a few invited individuals could post stories it looks like Yahoo has opened things up now and the rest of us can post stories too.
On Digg you “digg” a story to say you like it and improve the stories rank so even move people will see it. On Buzz you “buzz up” a story and the same thing happens–the higher the buzz about a story, the higher it’s rank, the more people that will see it.
Top stories will even show up on Yahoo’s homepage.
Can’t say yet if it’s better or worse than Digg, but at least it’s another option. Check it out for yourself at http://buzz.yahoo.com.
When Yahoo held their shareholders meeting and votes were cast for the Jerry Yang and company, they won pretty conformably and it was taken as a sign that the shareholders were more or less rallying behind the board and believed in their vision.
Turns out that might not be completely true.
ValleyWag is reporting that Capital Research & Management, the group responsible for tallying the shareholder votes, omitted tens of millions of votes, way more than enough to skew the results.
The new, corrected totals, paint a pretty bad picture for Yang with the percentage of votes withheld from him jumping from 14.6 to 33.7 percent. Yahoo chairman Roy Bostock has his own bad news to deal with, with the percentage of votes withheld from him jumping from 20.5 to 39.5 percent.
Does that mean that Yang and Bostock will be stepping down?
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I can identify with straying, though I firmly believe infidelity should include no more than a cursory bark and sniff. This, by the way, does not employ tweeting, emailing or texting but the use of the eyes, the nose and the voice-box only.
Fortunately, most Latin males who stray may gain easy absolution via Catholic confession. This satisfies not only the priest’s appreciation for a bawdy story but the offender’s guilt, as well.
Would that it were so easy.
Absolution is more difficult to gain at home, I’ve found. It is not always true that is is easier to get forgiveness than permission.
Thankfully, dogs are speechless. Otherwise, we would perpetually be in the confessional, let alone the dog-house.
Note to self: Enunciation is important—in any language.
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And while I'm gone, will those of you ( dianahobart and mik100, mainly) possibly coming for New Year's please sound off? Mostly votes on What We Shall Watch.
and do you know why they are playing VIP from dawn till dusk??
because in the States they are doing a week and a half long Bondathon, and must not have the rights or somthing for up here. so, we get Pamela Anderson, over and over and over and over again.
Hey, she's Canadian, right? We must all lurve her *eyeroll*.
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Follow Your Instincts. Gems to be Discovered!
New Camera, New Things to Learn.
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A really old thang-a-ghang that I made. Based on the TFS counterparts.
Do you think TFS has heard this? I've listened to it more than once and I really like your voice acting.
Pretty much got it dead on. I can only imagine that this is exactly how the two would interact when Goku's not kicking their asses. Good stuff.
I liked it. Definitely something the characters would say in the TFS series. I really got a chuckle out of it. Great way to start off a new day. Keep your the voice acting going!
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This entry was posted on 29 octubre 2009 at 11:11 and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
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https://intelib.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/recomendaciones-11/
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Thanks to everyone who grabbed hold of our latest Cook the Books selection, Outlaw Cook by John and Matt Lewis Thorne, and submitted such great posts for our roundup. We certainly covered a lot of culinary terrain in our posts.
I will now pass the CTB torch to another Hawaiian buddy, my friend and co-host, Deb of Kahakai Kitchen. She will be here soon to officially kick off our next book round, featuring that toothsome children’s classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl and I’m sure I’m not alone in looking forward to rereading this scrummy book.
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https://cookthebooksclub.wordpress.com/2012/01/
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Crouttes-sur-Marne is a commune. It is found in the region Picardie in the Aisne department in the north of France.
↑ 1.0 1.1 "Insee - Populations légales 2006 - 02242-Crouttes-sur-Marne" (in French). Retrieved 2009-11-08.
↑ "Google Maps". Retrieved 2009-11-08.
This page was last changed on 22 November 2017, at 18:43.
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I used to know the person who posted the above screed. Bless his heart, he has never been capable of putting together a sentence of more than ten words in his life. This is a cut-and-paste transfer from a conspiracy website. It is one of many questionable sources of information. When I asked for an elaboration, none was forthcoming. I realized what was absent from my friend’s thinking. Amid the tsunami of misinformation regarding the United States Constitution, you must read the document before speaking blithely about its contents or meaning.
This is the first part of a plain-language look at the document defining our government. I promise, no obtuse legal arguments or case law. This will be an aid to understanding the document setting us apart from the rest of the world. It’s a story of men who defined, and were defined by a moment in history.
There are text copies of the Constitution available virtually everywhere on the web. Find one and save it to your desktop. Buy the pamphlet through Amazon. Rummage around in your attic and grab your ancient high school American History text, it’s there. The full list of the twenty-seven (XXVII) Amendments is similarly available and will be worth your while to have at hand. This is not information that needs to be committed to memory, just have these documents around and convenient to view.
Another important set of documents are The Federalist Papers. This is a series of eighty-five essays written by the greatest minds of their generation. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay, our first Chief Justice. They collectively wrote under the pseudonym Publius. The essays are more than lawyerly expositions, they express the fundamental theory of the Constitution. Frankly, they can be a tough read. The language and syntax of the 18th century can wear out any contemporary reader. But again, it will serve you to have them around, not commit them to memory.
The framers of the new government had a problem. How were they to generate political legitimacy and stability amid detractors set upon denouncing the process as an elite power-grab or interest-group subterfuge? This sounds familiar. Rather than amend the barely functioning Articles of Confederation, a new path needed to be forged in this document.
“Accident and force” are common traits of humanity. “Reflection and choice” provides the promise of a deliberated, equitable administration. With this in mind, let’s review the preamble to our Constitution.
“Reflection and choice” are defined in the document’s opening statement. Three conditions are detailed: an unambiguous statement of sovereignty, a framework of control over the constitutional agenda, and an awareness of the moment in time.
This is an unambiguous statement concerning who is at the center of government. We choose and we are for whom the choices are made. We, the people, are the only sovereign. There is no other collective entity, party, or tribe for whom decisions are made. Keep that in mind as we reflect on the current political divide. In principle, we choose as one people. We choose those persons sent to Congress in order to represent us.
To be clear, one must examine the environment of the era. Women were not allowed to vote. Slaves were not allowed to participate, but were counted as “three-fifths” of a person in a census compromise. The Constitution of 1790 granted the states the power to set voting requirements. Generally, states limited this right to property-owning or tax-paying white males (about 6% of the population). The concept of “we” is a work in progress and something to be considered when contemporary voting rights and conditions are discussed.
This lofty ideal became the bedrock of public acceptance for the new constitution, and rightly so. Aside from the processes to follow, the integrity of the principals was key to the agenda.
A key issue was “the absurdity of twelve states to the perverseness or corruption of a thirteenth.” In short, the solution was forming three distinct, competing branches of government. Each with a procedural braking system for the others. Article I – The Legislative Branch, Article II – The Executive Branch, and Article III – the Judicial Branch, find themselves mentioned in each other’s Article. They are competitive and conditional. The “separation of powers” exists to permeate the deliberative process. Simply put, laws take time; they do so to facilitate ample reflection.
What did those men perceive regarding the future? Did they ponder the progress of society and science? They had many immediate problems. They had independence, and crushing debt as a result. There was a danger of resuming short-sighted interest group politics among the colonies. Such a mindset could not produce a legitimate constitution. Yet, decisions had to made in the moment, serving current convictions and a pressing need for order. Under the new constitution, choices would now have far-reaching effect. The declared uncertainty of time, our Posterity, serves the new balance of government. An opportunist that attempts to stack the deck in his favor, sets the table for his opponent in the long-term. Such are codified laws. There is a horizon and it is only realized over time.
“Reflection and choice” is a rare and often unappreciated principle. We, the people, “secure the Blessing of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.” The Preamble sets forth the basics, everything else, every article and amendment, serves the purposes written in that brief paragraph.
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Tomorrow is a big day for me: the (re)launch of Bamboo! For months, I have been leading the activity to create a Bamboo software and service platform. What you will see tomorrow fits into the drive to make Bamboo a global consumer brand. It will be the first step in what hopefully becomes a major strategic process for the company. Have a look at the Bamboo website after Sept 16 and let me know what you think.
This entry was posted on Monday, September 15th, 2008 at 8:44 am and is filed under Events. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
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https://5senses.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/one-day-until-bamboo-launch/
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Sydney Hillel Schanberg (January 17, 1934 – July 9, 2016) was an American journalist. He was best known for his coverage of the war in Cambodia. He has been the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize in 1976 for his reporting on the war.
Schanberg died on July 9, 2016 in Poughkeepsie, New York on July 9, 2016 from a heart attack, aged 82.
↑ "About the Author — Sydney Schanberg". Beyond the Killing Fields.
↑ "Sydney H. Schanberg Is Dead at 82; Former Times Correspondent Chronicled Terror of 1970s Cambodia". The New York Times. July 10, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
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When I was growing up in Texas, all school kids were required to memorize Colonel Travis's last letter from the Alamo. I hope they still are.
Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, & of everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days.
If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country.
"You may be right; I may be crazy. But it just may be a lunatic you're looking for."
"If you can't tie good knots, tie plenty of them."
"I incline to believe that the greatest power that older persons have over the young is sympathy with them, especially as they grow up towards manhood. If we don't allow for the strange varieties of character and often for their extreme, almost unintelligible unlikeness to ourselves, we lose influence over them and they become alienated from thinking that they are not understood."
"Yes, the newspapers were right: snow was general all over Ireland. It was falling on every part of the dark central plain, on the treeless hills, falling softly upon the Bog of Allen and, further westward, softly falling into the dark mutinous Shannon waves. It was falling, too, upon every part of the lonely churchyard on the hill where Michael Fury lay buried. It lay thickly drifted on the crooked crosses and headstones, on the spears of the little gate, on the barren thorns. His soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling, like the descent of their last end, upon all the living and the dead."
"For I think it is always the case that inferior musicians, though they annoy their audiences, give very great pleasure to themselves."
"For you applaud men instead of the gods; Or rather, instead of the gods you flatter me, who am a mere man. But it would be best, I think, not to flatter even the gods, but to worship them with temperate hearts."
"Ruskin's problem -- and his greatness -- was that he "could not help feeling." He could not avoid the human implications of the picturesque scene before him: to do so would have required that he become purely a seeing creature, that he use human beings for aesthetic pleasure, that he treat them purely as objects."
"In other words, considered in relation to the interior state of the speaker the pathetic (or emotional) fallacy tells the truth, for by presenting the world as experienced by a man under the influence of powerful emotion, this device can tell us much about the inner life of another. From this point of view, then, the distorting effects of emotion, once understood correctly, are not solipsistic, are not isolating. Rather, by manipulating a portion of reality which both speaker and listener share, the pathetic fallacy allows one to glimpse the passions within the consciousness of another human being."
"A vivid shame went through him. 'After all,' he thought, 'I wanted them to love with dead bodies. If I had kissed Judas with live love, perhaps he would never have kissed me with death. Perhaps he loved me in the flesh, and I willed that he should love me bodilessly, with the corpse of love.'"
"There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace. To avoid the first danger, one should plant a garden, preferably where there is no grocer to confuse the issue....To avoid the second, he should lay a good split of oak upon the andirons, preferably where there is no furnace, and let it warm his shins while a February blizzard tosses the trees outside."
"Can it be that the materialist worldview, in which there is no intrinsic meaning, is slowly murdering our souls?"
"In a sense, our job is a bit like fishing. We can do our best to get all the equipment, but you just never know whether there are going to be fish there. And it's the same with songs. When you get a big song, it's just mad because you don't feel you can take any credit for it."
"I walked back inside me/I'd gone back for my youth/As I came down the fire escape/It must have stayed up on the roof"
"My fingerprints/Have left their traces/On all the things/The people and the places/I ever felt/And felt a part of/I touched the life/And kissed the heart of"
"Modernism is sniff 'n' scratch, you'll never get the flavor. It's like a packet of crisps. You'll never get the real flavor of sea salted prawn cocktail. It's artificial. The whole sodding thing is artificial, and I'm just trying to do me best to make things a little bit real."
"Let her life be torn and streaming like the flag of battle, it must be forward to the end."
"Eccentricity has always abounded when and where strength of character has abounded; and the amount of eccentricity in a society has generally been proportional to the amount of genius, mental vigor, and moral courage which it contained. That so few now dare to be eccentric marks the chief danger of the time."
"Beyond this flood a frozen Continent/Lies dark and wilde, beat with perpetual storms/Of Whirlwind and dire Hail, which on firm land/Thaws not, but gathers heap, and ruin seems/Of ancient pile; all else deep snow and ice,/A gulf profound as that Serbonian Bog/Betwixt Damiata and mount Casius old,/Where Armies whole have sunk: the parching Air/Burns frore, and cold performs th' effect of Fire."
"But a man at work, making something which he feels will exist because he is working at it and wills it, is exercising the energies of his mind and soul as well as of his body. Memory and imagination help him as he works. Not only his own thoughts, but the thoughts of the men of past ages guide his hands; and, as part of the human race, he creates. If we work thus we shall be men, and our days will be happy and eventful."
"Of Heaven or Hell I have no power to sing,/I cannot ease the burden of your fears,/ Or make quick-coming death a little thing,/Or bring again the pleasure of past years."
"Dreamer of dreams, born out of my due time,/ Why should I strive to set the crooked straight?/Let it suffice me that my murmuring rhyme/Beats with light wing against the ivory gate"
"Pray but one prayer for me 'twixt thy closed lips,/Think but one thought of me up in the stars"
"... the aurora borealis shakes over the vault of heaven its veil of glittering silver - changing now to yellow, now to green, now to red. It spreads, it contracts again, in restless change, next it breaks into waving, many-folded bands of shining silver, over which shoot billows of glittering rays; and then the glory vanishes. Presently it shimmers in tongues of flame over the very zenith; and then again it shoots a bright ray up from the horizon, until the whole melts away in the moonlight, and it is as though one heard the sigh of a departing spirit. Here and there are left a few waving streamers of light, vague as a foreboding - they are the dust from the aurora's glittering cloak. But now it is growing again; new lightnings shoot up; and the endless game begins afresh. And all the time this utter stillness, impressive as the symphony of infinitude."
The English Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti loved animals. His menagerie included: a pair of armadillos who tunneled from his cellar to a neighbor's kitchen (terrorizing the cook, who declared it was the Devil rising from Below); a raccoon which lived in his desk and gnawed holes in his correspondence; and an African zebu that chased him around his garden and treed him. But he doted upon the wombat, and gave this personable little creature the run of the house. When the wife of a wealthy patron came to sit for her portrait, she left her hat lying on the sofa. The wombat promptly ate it. In high temper, the lady reported this development to Rossetti, who expressed due consternation. "Oh, poor wombat," he fretted, "it's so indigestible!"
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Even though I stopped making New Year’s Resolutions years ago I’ve decided to make some literary ones for 2018. Since starting Kellie’s Corner, I’ve set monthly goals for myself and am hoping to continue accomplishing the new goals I set. This year I plan to use the many reading challenges out there for inspiration on what to read next. All that said, I’ll unofficially participate in the 2018 Monthly Motif Reading Challenge hosted by girlxoxo.com.
I’ve chosen to participate unofficially because, as much as I want to read books that fit each monthly motif, I might not have as much time to read as I would like. This will be my first reading challenge and I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself. Reading, after all, should be fun! I think the monthly motifs will keep me from feeling overwhelmed and will help me pace myself. The challenges are practical/realistic enough that I’m sure I’ll be able to find titles for each month.
My overall goal for 2018 is to continue to experience stories that are outside my usual genre of mystery/horror/thriller. Of course, I won’t be ignoring those books, but I’ll try to pick others in addition to them. I would also like to read works from authors I haven’t previously read, so hopefully I discover some new favorites. January’s challenge is to “Diversify Your Reading” by reading a story about, or written by, someone who is a different anything/everything (culture, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, etc.) other than my own. I’m interested to see how I go about making my decisions regarding what I should read.
Another goal I have for this year is to not stress out about or focus too much on the number of books I read each month, but more of what I get from the ones I do read. I really want to keep broadening my literary world, so I’m going for quality this year. (I say that now, but my competitive side will want to read more books than I did in 2017.) Some people are sticklers for printed books versus audiobooks or ebooks, but I’m not going to worry about that either. While audiobooks work best for my schedule at the moment, I’d love to sit down and read a book printed on real paper. I’ll probably use parts of other reading challenges to inspire my reading list. Thankfully, the internet is full of book lists based on reading challenges, so if I get stumped at any point I’ll have help.
In addition to their own book challenge, girlxoxo.com has a wonderful master list of 2018 reading challenges you may want to check out. Even if you don’t actually participate in any of them, they’re a great help if you can’t think of what to read next.
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This entry was posted in Meat dishes and tagged cooking, food, goat, lamb, meat, slow cooker. Bookmark the permalink.
They sound yum! Just got an idea that I thought would appeal to u on a few levels… How do u like the idea of a dish named ‘tongue in cheek’ u with me?
Hello, my name is Denise. Some of our friends went hunting and got 2 rams, and gave us 1. I have never fixed ram before, only deer meat. They say you fix it just as you would goat or lamb. Is there anyway you can help me with this, I thought about putting it in a slow cooker. Please help if you can and would love recipes if you got any. Thank you for your time.
I’d treat it just like goat. I’m sure it will be lovely to eat if slow cooking gets rid of any toughness.
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Eagle Rare is a brand of bourbon whiskey distilled and distributed by the Buffalo Trace Distillery. Eagle Rare is 90 proof bourbon, aged for either 10 or 17 years, depending on variety. It was introduced in 1975, and is distilled in Frankfort, Kentucky.
The original 101-proof ten-year-old non-single-barrel bourbon has been discontinued as of March 2005.
Currently, two basic varieties of Eagle Rare are produced. The first is aged for ten years (in charred new oak barrels, as with all bourbons), and bottled at 90-proof.
The second variety is aged seventeen years and is called part of an "Antique Collection". It is also 90-proof, but aged much longer than the other version (and far longer than most bourbons).
Eagle Rare's 10-year variation has performed well at international spirit ratings competitions. It received a string of gold and double gold medals from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition between 2005 and 2010 and was given an above-average score of 92 by the Beverage Testing Institute. In 2013, Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon was awarded the inaugural Bourbon Trophy at the International Wine & Spirits Competition in the United Kingdom. The 17-year expression has performed similarly well. More recently, Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon won a Gold medal at the 2014 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition and a Gold Outstanding medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC - United Kingdom). Eagle Rare 17 Year Old was awarded a Gold medal in the same UK-based competition. In 2015, Eagle Rare 10 Year was awarded a Gold Outstanding medal by the IWSC, and the 2014 release of the 17 Year Old expression won a Silver Outstanding medal in the same competition.
Food critic Morgan Murphy said "Without question, the award-winner tastes as rich as it looks."
^ Veach, Mike "Seagram's Timeline" BourbonEnthusiast.com, undated, retrieved on February 4, 2009.
^ Company News; "Seagram to Sell Rights to 17 Brands" New York Times March 29, 1989, retrieved on February 4, 2009.
^ Eagle Rare 101 - Forum on Straightbourbon.com, retrieved on February 4, 2009.
^ "Eagle Rare 101. To stock up or not to stock up" Forum at Whiskey Magazine, retrieved on February 4, 2009.
^ "Eagle Rare 10-year reviews aggregated at Proof66.com". Retrieved 2012-10-18.
^ "Eagle Rare 17-year reviews aggregated at Proof66.com". Retrieved 2012-10-29.
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If you live in Alaska, especially rural Alaska, you fly a lot. Mostly, it’s safe. But sometimes it isn’t. There are plane crashes and sometimes fatalities. No aircraft crash in WC’s lifetime impacted Alaskans more than the crash of N1812H on October 16, 1972.
There were four people on board that Cessna 310C charter flight: pilot Don Jonz, congressional aide Russell Brown, U.S. House Majority Leader Hale Boggs and U.S. Representative Nick Begich. Despite a then-record search effort, no trace of the aircraft or its passengers has ever been found. The National Transportation Safety Board was unable to officially determine what happened.
In Alaska, it’s the flight that killed Nick Begich, Alaska’s sole congressman. While being dead didn’t stop Begich from defeating his Republican rival, Don Young, in the general election, in the subsequent special election to fill the seat Don Young did win, and Alaska has suffered the embarrassment and incompetency of Don Young ever since.
In the rest of America, it’s the flight that killed Hale Boggs, the highly-regarded U.S. House majority leader, who had come to Alaska to campaign for his colleague. Hale Boggs, the father of NPR commentator Cokie Roberts and the husband of U.S. representative and ambassador Lindy Boggs, had a major role in the Civil Rights Act and President Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society initiatives. Like Johnson, he had risen above a segregationist past.
But among Alaska pilots, the focus is on the pilot, Don Jonz. And it is a cautionary tale. WC knew Don Jonz. He was a skilled pilot, no question, but he was also arrogant and over-confident. The month of the crash, a Don Jonz article was published in Flying magazine titled, “Ice Without Fear.” “Ice,” in this context, means icing, the build-up of ice on the wings and hull of an aircraft that can pull that aircraft out of the sky. Jonz wrote, “If you are sneaky, smart and careful, you can fly 350 days a year and disregard 99 per cent of the [b.s.] you hear about icing.” There were icing conditions present along the projected flight path when N1812H departed Anchorage and disappeared.
The aircraft wasn’t configured for instrument flight rules; that means it had to fly under visual flight rules (VFR), but the conditions along N1812H’s flight path weren’t suitable for VFR flight.
So yes, an object lesson and cautionary tale among pilots.
When an aircraft disappears without a trace, conspiracy theories pop up like weeds among our fellow Americans. There are at least three such theories about the disappearance of N1812H.
One theory is that Boggs, a member of the Warren Commission investigating President John Kennedy’s assassination who, at least at one point, dissented from the “single bullet theory,” was whacked by nameless shady folks covering up the Real Story.
A second theory holds that Boggs, a harsh critic of then-FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, was whacked by rogue FBI agents on Hoover’s orders.
And the third theory holds that it was Begich who was assassinated, by Don Young.
WC thinks the unfortunate mix of an arrogant, over-confident pilot and bad weather is the only thing necessary to explain an aircraft crash that changed the course of Alaska’s politics and a lot of lives.
It’s not the worst air crash in Alaska history. But it might be the most politically significant.
I agree completely with your theory. I too knew Don, we were both living in the married students dorm at the U of A in Fairbanks 1663/64. I was a pilot then myself, He was a nice guy and over the years we had coffee together at times when our paths would cross. I was flying that day on Prince William Sound, float plane-light aircraft, very heavy rain, I cancelled most of the Sound mail run that day due to the rain, very little wind though. Don was arrogant, not when one would talk to him but had a superior attitude over some things, he thought he was uniquely knowledgeable about icing at altitude. I was born and raised on the Sound in the airline business, our heavy transport pilots had a great respect for the heavy precipitation and aircraft icing present on the coast. Too bad Don didn’t, he found out that day what icing really was.
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Source: Long Beach Arena, 16 March 1985, one of four shows that had to be arranged due to “unprecedented demand” (see ad below).
This used to be one of the more sought after XL releases, going for $500+/GBP 350/Eu 425 in 2009.
The Japan release shares the exact same title (just with an added VOLUME ONE/TWO) with a European bootleg recorded in Essen, Germany in October of 1984 (BUSTA BROS. K 012 / 013).
Interesting to see release dates mentioned on a bootleg (see above) – I wonder if they were accurate.
Another European – Dutch in fact – underground vinyl release were the better sounding WORLD SLAVERY TOUR Volume 1/2 (PF100 / 101), recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon on 12 October 1984.
[Other bootlegs produced by this (Spanish – I believe the names thanked under the Iron Maiden Vol. 2 LP are a good and valid clue) label, which was very active in ’84/’85 are: AC/DC BON-SCOTT’s LAST OUI-OUI (Paris, 9 December ’79 – a copy of ?); Big Country “LIVE”; King Crimson RHAPSODY (Tokyo, 3 May ’84); KISS UNMASKED 2LP (Ottawa, 15 November ’83); a Marillion title; the Police LIVE IN BARCELONA! (1 October ’83 – their first release?), Lou Reed METAL MACHINE SOUND (compilation) and OLDER THAN YESTERDAY (Belgium July ’84).
I really need better quality images for this post.
Source: Sides 1-3 plus first two songs on side two, live at Long Beach Arena (where else, really, as so many of the XL source tapes of US concerts were recorded there) 0n 4 April 1984 (one of two nights played there), complete show.
Quiet Riot 1975 demos with Randy Rhoads make up the remainder of side four. The description on the back cover seems to give the impression that this comes from an actual vinyl release by referring to it as “QUIET RIOT DEMO (EP 002)” but there was no such title, either officially or as a bootleg.
Quality: HOTWACKS gave the concert recording only a “Gs” rating but an Ëxs”for the demo tracks.
A source that was shared on dime in 2010 had incomplete versions of “Who’s Loving You Tonight” and the beginning of “Have You Ever loved a Woman”, likely due to a tape change. So, if you own this vinyl boot, please check and report back.
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How many times in a day do we say “I’m fine”?
How often do we say “I’ll pray for you”?
I am not always “fine”?
Will you remember to pray for me?
Of course, that is half in jest and throws people off a bit.
to really see how someone is doing?
Do we find ourselves too busy to invest our time into other people?
I just wrote about slowing down and embracing God moments.
and in just one day, God has flooded me with opportunities.
I want to hear her story…and her heart.
been there, done that… and I want her to know she is not alone.
so that we can encourage one another in our homeschool journey.
It took but a few minutes but blessed her with kindness.
you know, all those brief requests out there that really mean something to the person who posted it!
I’ve decided to be intentional about praying for them.
So what are you doing to reach out?
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It is the most popular hill resort of Maharashtra which is a symphony of 30 exotic view points. It is situated at an altitude of 1372 m.
The experience of boating in Venna lake, the view of Lingmala falls is mind blowing. The historical fort ‘Pratapgad’ is just 24 k.m. from Mahabaleshwar.
A few kilometers away is Panchgani, the well known hill resort which offers a splendid climate and magnificent scenery. There are mysterious valleys, sparkling rivers. It is also famous for ‘boarding schools’.
Its worth visiting the panoramic Table land, kiddies park and also the Lord Ganesh temple at Wai on the way of Pune to Mahabaleshwar.
By Air : Nearest Airport is Pune and from Pune the best way of getting there is by road.
By Road : The Pune-Mahabaleshwar distance by road is 122 k.m.
The state transport buses, tourist buses ply regularly between Pune and Mahabaleshwar.
Even if you want to drive your own vehicle it is a pleasure drive through the ghats, the greenery and through the farms of Straberies.
Make yourself anonymous to the city’s madding crowd.
Get lost in 5 acres of lush green landscape. Perched on a hilltop 4400ft. above sea level lies on a oasis of peace,tranquility and heartwarming hospitality.
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Sniff! Chantico is going bye bye!
I made it my own by diluting it with an inch of whole milk and even an inch and a half of breve. And I loved it. But now, about a year after it was launched, the only reason for me to go to Starbucks is being taken off the menu.
"Some have complained that Chantico — with 390 calories per 6 oz. serving, 190 of them from fat — is so rich it almost tastes like a melted chocolate bar."
There's petit sandwiches, lots of great cheese, wine, mini turnovers, pita, tiny stuffed grape leaves with tzatziki, hummus, olives and a drink made out of Prosseco and Cassis they are calling Purple Bubbles. It is absolutely divine! This joint is rocking already and the music has not even started yet! What fun!
While ordering lunch at Columbia City Bakery (broccoli cheese croissant & my standard Vanilla Soy Latte if you must know) I got the call I've been hoping for and dreaming about: our building's fabulous and ever resourceful chef concierge found the last "Loge" ticket for Pink Martini's Concert! Yay!
Which reminds me: if you procastinated buying tickets for the show or have been too busy celebrating to remember, as of a couple days ago Ticketmaster still showed some ticket availability so there might still be a chance to see what is without a doubt my favorite ensemble. The fact that they are from Oregon is just the icing on the proverbial cupcake.
The best thing about Loge tickets--besides the fabulous view, of course!-- is that they come with early entrance to The Paramount Club with complimentary wine and nummy Nibblies from Tom Douglas's kitchens. Now that is something worth showing up early for.
I'll take my camera just in case!
We all have them. A particular dish or beverage we indulge in when we are craving a taste of home, of the familiar, of times gone by, of childhood, of a special evening, of a summer picnic or particular holiday.
I have a laundry list of these special tastes in my gustatory memory.
And when I feel a bit nostalgic or melancholic, I reach for any one of those culinary Linus blankets, the kind that can make one feel cozy and warm and toasty and giddy. The kind that also, somehow, serves to shorten the distance between loved ones, especially those far from us this time of the year, out there on the opposite coast.
Last Saturday the usual suspects-- friends and neighbors, a family of sorts--were getting together for dinner right here in our building. Some of us were cooking but all of us were bringing something to the table.
So I made flan and Coquito.
Coquito or Ron con Coco (Rum with Coconut) is a very tropical, rummy, redolent of spices and extremely coco-nutty eggnog that is quite popular around the holidays.
I make it more than once a year and when I do I make it to share not only because it is absolutely delicious but because every single time I had Coquito in the past it was always at a family gathering or at a party with very good friends.
The traditional family recipe calls for the flesh of two large coconuts and it involves a lot of elbow grease. Finding the freshest, nicest coconuts available, cracking them, opening them, separating the dark skin from the snow white pulp, grating and blitzing said pulp in a blender with the rum.
Oy! It can be a tricky, tiresome and very messy affair.
Or you can just buy a can of Coco López, that delicious--and extremely convenient-- cream of coconut and skip the trip to the beach, the machete and the guerrilla tactics altogether. For a fresher and healthier coconut taste, I purchase Trader Joe's Coconut Milk or the organic coconut milk sold at Whole Foods.
Coquito my way is mainly a pouring of all the spices, liquid ingredients and egg yolks into the bowl of a blender and a blitzing of said mixture into oblivion.
The key is to use VERY good spirits. And if you, like me, want to spice things up a bit, use the best Bourbon you have around. I find the combination of dark rum and bourbon perfection and much better than the traditional white rum-only version.
For this particular batch I used the last of my 80% proof Austrian rum--a gift from a neighbor who was moving back to Austria and gifted me with a half bottle of his very special, old and potent rum, the one he used to soak the raisins for his famous cookies and rum cake.
Into the mix went a generous amount of Bacardi 1873--not the Solera kind but a bottle I purchased in San Juan about 10 years ago when you could only find this at the distillery's shop.
Lastly, I reached for the bottle of Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon I've been saving (who wants to break that pretty red wax seal?) since a trip to Louisville a few years ago.
And yes, you can make this Coquito without the spirits but really, what's the point? It needs at least a bit of rum to achieve that beachy, sandy and warm tropical taste.
Ideally you'll have a couple tall, sterile clean bottles (great way to recycle empty wine or rum bottles) around to hold the contents of the blender. You can use a pretty (large please, this serves about 12) pitcher too.
Make it ahead of time so you can refrigerate it (overnight if possible) to give time for all the ingredients to meld together and thicken a bit more.
Pour it onto pretty glasses, sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon, garnish with cinnamon sticks. Now sit somewhere cozy and observe those around you. Just make sure you get your own glass before you do. And sip your Coquito slowly. Don't expect leftovers either.I doubt there will be a chance for seconds. Take my word for it.
It is misty and chilly up here and I can't stop thinking about how fabulous it would be to get my paws on a steamy cup of coffee or hot chocolate. As soon as we get back to civilization we'll be looking out for a cuppa.
Hope everyone is enjoying themselves with family and friends. Have a lovely day!
Sweet & Savory in Mount Baker for breakfast, a couple hours re-visiting old favorites at the Frye and a small lunch at Vios.
I'm thinking flan de queso and coconut eggnog, heavy with really good Caribbean "añejo" dark rum. Good thing I have a fabulous sous chef to assist me.
It has been a fun, very exciting albeit über hectic month of December. Mostly, I've been working long hours so I can take off (again? you say!) a nice chunk of holiday time time to get everything ready for a very special holiday guest.
A very dear childhood friend is visiting (from Orlando, Florida) Seattle for the first time ever. And she is, naturally!, loving our city.
So I've been showing her all my favorite spots and having a lovely, lovely time. Alas, I'm behind in my writing. But fret not...until I'm back in the saddle again, continue supporting the our delicious (and nutritious!) Menu for Hope (which has collected over $13,500 USD in raffle tickets and has been extended until Saturday, December 24th) and chew on this Flickr feast.
After more than 30 years, later this week, a Seattle institution will close down forever. David Ishii, raconteur extraordinaire and Mariner's fan numero uno will close his Pioneer Square bookshop. He plans to read more and continue attending every Mariner's game.
The cookbook section of the shop is still full of wonderful out of prints, first editions, rare and hard to find volumes on everything from Portuguese cuisine (1935 well preserved book) to the latest from Anthony Bourdain.
While browsing the shop the other day I found plenty of treasures to take home and while I did not get a chance to go in today, I plan to visit one last time tomorrow to see what else I can find before the sale ends.
I'd suggest you all do the same, because David told me that whatever does not sell (the gorgeous shirt maker's furniture and cabinets have been sold already! sniff!) will go to a particular customer who plans to buy the remainder in bulk. Bulk! Oy!
Arigato Ishii-san and happy reading!
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We hope you enjoy your Holidays!
Stop on in this week for our Inventory reduction sale! All in stock Merchandise will be on sale 25% off the original price this week!
Stop in this week for your last chance to enter. Receive 1 entry for every $20 you spend.
Help us reduce the number of dies we have to count in January!
All dies (in Stock) are 20% off the regular price this week. Visit us soon for the best selection.
We are continuing our weekly gift certificate raffle. For every $20 you spend in December you will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate. There will be a new drawing every week.
Voting started Tuesday Dec. 5 for our annual Christmas Card Contest and continues until Dec 19. Winners will be announced at the Christmas Party Dec 19th.
If you are interested in registering for our gift registry, just email or call us with your list. Then when they ask you what you want for Christmas, tell them we know what you want! And remember, We Sell Gift Certificates!
Join us for our free demo Tuesday, December 12th at 630pm when Marilyn Kayne will demo a cute paper ornament!
Did you make something using the Nuvo Glimmer paste? Bring it in to show us and you will have a chance to win a small prize.
We are trying a new advertising program through “Yelp”. As part of the program, Yelp will be shooting a short video featuring the store and some of our customers. This will take place Tuesday,Dec 12 about 530pm. Some video will be shot during the demo. I hope to have a good turn out.
Please don’t stay away because of this….Nobody will be filmed if they don’t want to be.
If you are willing to say a few nice things in the camera, let me know.
Save the date! We will have our annual White Elephant/Christmas party on Tuesday, December 19th at 6pm. It is always a fun time.
We will be making a cute “Top Hat” party favor(holds candy) We’d like to get an idea of how many of you might attend so we will have enough kits, please let us know if you think you will be there…..if you don’t make it, thats ok, we’d rather have too many than too few.
Bring a treat to share if you are so inclined.
Everyone brings a wrapped crafting item worth $20 to exchange. (you don’t have to pay $20 for it, but it needs to be worth $20).Can you say “clearance sale”?
Join us for our Make & Take this Thursday 1-5pm or Saturday 1230-330pm. Just $1 per card, limit 3 of each design.Beginners welcome.Pictures will be posted on FaceBook on Wednesday.
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Many have criticized news man Anderson Cooper for what they consider diluting his credibility by doing a daytime talk show. Whatever you think of it though, you have to give him credit for shining a light on topics that are important to him. One such topic is loss and how “closure” is not something that can easily happen, or happen at all, when missing a loved one. All we can hope for is that time and working through it lessens the pain of the loss, and that missing that person becomes less of a burden and more a remembrance.
Here’s his latest show, wherein he calls on his mom’s wisdom to help him, and his guests tell the emotional truth about their experiences.
This particular clip is of a boy, Kyle, who lost his dad at 10, two years ago (coincidentally the same age that Anderson Cooper was when his father died). Kyle tells Anderson he allows himself to talk about his dad and cry as much as he feels he has to because it helps him. Kyle says that crying is a sign of strength, not weakness. Wise words for a 12 year old.
Kyle also talked about feeling frightened when his father died, and in the aftermath he felt that it was his duty now to step up and look after his mom and baby sister. This is an all too common result of father-loss (whether death or divorce), causing a boy to grow up too fast.
I recommend watching the show. It’s not a topic Mr. Cooper is likely to let go of.
Sometimes when you ask a man who grew up without a father about his dad, he will immediately talk about his mother. He’ll talk about her strength and her sacrifice in having to play both roles. Sometimes he’ll even say that she was so good at it, that he didn’t know what he was missing.
Yesterday, on his new daytime television talk show, he interviewed his 87 year old mother, Gloria Vanderbilt. Now, apart from his infectious giggle, this serious news anchor is usually pretty composed. What brought tears to his eyes on this day were memories of his father, who died when he was 10, and specifically, his mother telling him his dad would have been so proud of the man he became and his accomplishments.
The interview also covers the suicide of his brother.
Some people like to criticize Mr. Cooper for aspects of his personal life he doesn’t talk about but I think it’s more important that he has never shied away from discussing his father and brother and the impact their loss has had on his life. It takes courage but it helps others in immeasurable ways to use your public platform for the good.
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Welcome to the Starfleet Marine Corps, Fifteenth Brigade’s home on the web!
Below, you will find some general information about the Fifteenth Brigade and I hope that you will look over our site and at the end, if you have more questions, please feel free to contact me at the below e-mail address.
The Fifteenth Brigade is part of the STARFLEET Marine Corps which is a part of STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc.
Marines of the Fifteenth Brigade are members of STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc who want their “Trek Experience” with a greater military flavor. The STARFLEET Marines come from all walks of life. We come from all walks of life, including military, firefighters, police officers, etc, but you do not have to be a “real” Marine to join.
Marine units of the Fifteenth Brigade have varying interests. Some are in it just for fun. Some see a higher calling and participate in charity work, such as the USMC(r) Toys for Tots Program. Others join to take courses from the Starfleet Marine Corps Academy. No matter what your interest is, there is mostly likely a marine unit out there that will meet your needs. If not, you can always start your own.
The Fifteenth Brigade of the STARFLEET MARINE CORPS is located in Region Fifteen (New England) which are made up of 6 states (Battalions). They are, by Battalion: Connecticut (1st), Maine (2nd), Massachusetts (3rd), New Hampshire (4th), Rhode Island (5th), Vermont (6th).
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There must be a gap in the market for Rent-a husband. Certainly I could do with one. Being a single middle aged woman I often need the services of a man, a real man, with bulging biceps and agile fingers! No, you filthy minds, not that kind of service. Mundane things like DIY, carry heavy bags of dog food from the supermarket, climb a ladder and clean the outside of windows, down a beer with me in public so I don’t look like an alchoholic and occasionally watch a movie in the cinema so strangers won’t think I’m Billy No Mates! It gets kinda boring dining out alone even if it is a simple bowl of wanton noodle soup. I am a sucker for the candlelight, red roses, champagne and violin player serenading at the dining table while the beloved gazes adoringly into your eyes. Well that’s never gonna happen. Never did and never will.
There’s a film out from the Mainland about a company which makes customers’ dreams come true. They stage everything and role play to tailor make the fantasy. In fact the English Title is ‘Personal Tailor’. What a brilliant idea. Even if it doesn’t happen organically we can make it happen, just hand over your hard earned cash. We the Chinese worship money and believe in its power. There’s very little that money can’t buy or fix. The universally known New Year’s Greeting, ‘Kung Hei Fat Choy’ literally means wish you come into a fortune, that is either make a lot of money from business or work or come into money. This is priority followed by health and safety.
If you have a husband for loan you know where I am.
Posted on February 3, 2014, in Uncategorized and tagged life, men, on being single. Bookmark the permalink. 11 Comments.
thanks that makes two of us what do you think would be a fair price for the hour? minimum wage?? or does it depend on how good looking or good with his hands??
yes that would be fun.. we would give him orders.. come here. go there. room 1, tea please. pull the box down. keep it up. shelf my clothes.. okay. i slipped in a reverie.
even put in a tender and make it competitive and send in pics cos we don’t wanna have to watch an ugly man put up shelves do we?
It would take a lot more than this to get me down lady. A sense of humour kept me sane and alive in far worse circumstances.
A sense of humor is definitely among the most valuable survival traits!
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“Devil In Her Heart,” written by Richard Drapkin, recorded by the Beatles, 1963. George Harrison sings the lead. The song was originally recorded as “Devil in His Heart” by The Donays.
This entry was posted on September 9, 2018 at 12:00 pm and is filed under music. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
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https://notionscapital.wordpress.com/2018/09/09/devil-in-her-heart/
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In 2013 I was lucky enough to take 12 months leave from my teaching position in Dunedin, New Zealand and travel to Nairobi, Kenya to explore the possibilities and opportunities to volunteer. I went with an open mind in terms of how I would spend my time and use my skills. I was quickly called to working in the health sector, predominantly with girls in health education. The challenge of supporting girls and women as they navigate taboo subjects while living in extreme poverty hit me hard. I still carry with me the motivation from that cause in 2013, and the idea of developing the workshops I created even further, to be accessed by a wider, worldwide community, is very exciting.
As I continued my journey in Kenya I felt a responsibility to educate and empower those who have little or no access to education. I also felt it an obligation to educate those of us in this world who are blessed enough to be sheltered from these issues.
I learnt a great deal about the current situation of girls education from an inspiring book called Half The Sky, this was yet another motivation for me to develop the Angaza Project.
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The town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, is tiny. The population barely reaches 7,000, and the smattering of tourists it attracts throughout the year are undoubtedly lured by its rustic, small-town charm.
Its handful of attractions include some vintage hot spring resorts (pre-World War II, the town was a hotspot for wellness tourism), some nearby ghost towns and roaming buffalo.
"Here, you're in the middle of what I consider to be the real West," says John Mulcahy, mayor of Truth or Consequences (or T or C, as it's known locally).
"It's a back-to-nature kind of place. I love to take my four-wheel drive and head out into the wilderness, where there are 100-mile vistas. There's nothing like it in the continuous United States."
Not surprisingly, T or C lacks the name recognition of, say, Santa Fe or Albuquerque. That is set to change in the next couple of years however, as the town is on the brink of becoming the epicenter for space tourism. Spaceport America -- which next year is slated to send a troupe of multi-millionaires up into the stratosphere when Virgin Galactic moves in -- is a mere 30 miles to the northeast.
Business Traveller explores Virgin Galactic's plans for space travel and astronaut Buzz Aldrin shares his hopes for the future.
"Spaceport America employs 1,300 people across New Mexico, and we're looking to add another 1,800 jobs by 2018," says Christine Anderson, executive director of Spaceport America and the New Mexico Spaceport Authority.
Rosie Tomkins experiences zero gravity on a flight with the European Space Agency.
With an additional 200,000 yearly visitors projected once Virgin moves in -- and the Spaceport completes its Welcome Center (which Anderson estimates will take another 16 months to finish) -- T or C is likely to experience a serious uptick. In fact, experts estimate the population is likely to double.
Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a space tourist?
"The number that I've seen that scares me the most is 3,000 people in our downtown on a Saturday," admits Mulcahy.
Currently, the potential of space tourism has everyone in the area on high alert. Virgin are meeting with local tourism suppliers next month to help ready them for the supposed onslaught, while T or C has embarked on a mission to spruce up ahead of its visitors.
"We're working hard to make the town more attractive, but at the same time, we don't want it to lose its character. We don't want a 5-star hotel in downtown," he says.
Still, it's difficult to imagine Richard Branson's clients, many of whom have paid $250,000 for their ticket to space, feeling content staying at the local budget hotel.
"I would say there's plenty of hotels to handle the initial amount of space tourists, but I don't think there is anything (in the luxury market)," says Dr. Alison Green, an assistant professor at the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read more: What does a Virgin Galactic ticket buy you?
While some have called on the luxury hospitality industry to anticipate the needs of the projected high-fliers, it seems many brands are slow to answer.
In April, CNN founder Ted Turner bought T or C's Sierra Grande Lodge and Spa -- one of the few upscale accommodations in the region -- but other investors seem to be playing wait-and-see.
"We are lagging in terms of business investment," admits Mulcahy, though he maintains he's not worried about the future of T or C.
"This is the most amazing, iconic facility in the world, but it's like anything else: you have to see it to believe it, and that's true of investment. Investment follows opportunity, it doesn't really lead opportunity."
Monique Jacobson, the New Mexico state tourism secretary , says that developers have been scoping out the area ever since the Spaceport was first proposed. The challenge, she says, won't be luring investors, so much as ensuring the region keeps its charms.
"If there are luxury resorts, they still need to be true to what makes New Mexico so unique, because that's what's going to keep it a special experience for the people that visit," she says.
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Summary: The day Severus took the Dark Mark, the young Death Eater was filled with pride, ambition and vindication. He had found acceptance among a group of powerful peers who appreciated his skills, saw beyond his appearance, and welcomed him despite his family limitations. Through them, he would bottle fame, brew glory, and devour death.
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The 2012 movie The Master was not the worst movie I ever watched. It absolutely was not the most egregious method I ever used to squander two or more irreplaceable hours of my life. It definitely was not the most pretentious piece of art house, inbred, self-congratulating, hippie, Hollywood swill ever to emerge from the entertainment industry.
If you watch only one movie this year, be absolutely certain it isn’t this one.
Watch Argo instead. Excellently done movie.
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This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at 1:23 pm and is filed under Those Collaborating. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
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Inveterate proofreader and part-time pedant; occasional cynic and full-time perfectionist; easily bored but able to spend hours doing nothing; gives second chances but holds grudges; best trait: don’t have one, worst trait: always undersell myself.
Work-wise, I can best describe myself as a generalist, I can make myself useful in most circumstances. I’ve done a wide variety of jobs, from pre-pack work to running a CRM system for an ISP. Most recently gainfully employed as a Content Editor (read: sub-editor and graphic artist) for The H (open source and security news site). Currently looking for something interesting to do.
Leisure comes in the form of all types of arts and crafts — I have yet to meet a creative pursuit that I won’t try at least once. Making greetings cards, colouring, and mixed media take most of my time. Reading, watching films, playing console games, and spending too much time reading other blogs takes up the rest. Other than when I’m playing with my pet rats.
Anything else, you’ll just have to ask.
A pedantic nerd with a love of rats – interesting! Had to check out your site after seeing your gravatar.
Thanks so much for the follow 🙂 I’ve done the same… hope to see more pics of your cuties!
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A preprocessing algorithm for Hybridization Number on any number of binary or nonbinary trees.
Leo van Iersel, Steven Kelk and Celine Scornavacca, Kernelizations for the hybridization number problem on multiple nonbinary trees. Journal of Computer and System Sciences, 82(6): 1075–1089 (2016). (arXiv) Preliminary version in WG 2014. LNCS 8747, 299-311 (2014).
Download the source file Treeduce.java.
Download and install a Java Compiler.
Open a terminal window and navigate to the folder of Treeduce.
Type “javac Treeduce.java” to compile the program.
The reduced trees will be saved in Newick format to a file called “reduced.tree”.
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https://leovaniersel.wordpress.com/software/treeduce/
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That’s actually only just the beginning. Once you’re through those doors you’re snared. It’s coming up to Trick or Treat season now and the Dollar Stores are featuring lots of horror ‘equipment’ and dressing-up outfits. I slid surreptitiously into a store in the neighbouring town of Summerland yesterday and was immediately grabbed (not literally) by a set of glowing vampire teeth that looked a perfect fit. Witches hats too were flying off the shelves at $1.75 and $2 depending on the size of your head. Bargain. Filing around the packed shelves I spotted a high-powered water pistol – ideal for keeping those troublesome ducks, and anything much else really, off your back lawn and a battery-powered pencil sharpener that would sharpen two pencils simultaneously. ‘This is the biting edge of Dollar Store technology’ I murmured to myself in a self-satisfied way.
The staff are wonderful too. You can often catch up with whose husband has run away with whose wife in the neighbourhood because it’s being broadcast around the store quite loudly and uninhibitedly by two ladies charged with manning the ever-turning tills as they serve an eager Canadian public.
One day this week I had taken a walk to a local second-hand book store in the area. One the way I dropped in at the Dollar Store where my partner’s dad came across me as I furtively rooted around the aisles for bargain Montreal Canadiens notepaper or some other extremely important purchase. ‘I knew where to find you’ quoth he without breaking stride. This should be a warning to me as my suitcase gathers more and more ‘useful’ low-priced stuff as the drip, drip effect of my Dollar Store spending stiffens the Canadian economy.
Items have become so expensive now that there would probably not be a single item that one could buy for under a dollar.
I do like the Reject Shop which sells good products but the packaging may have been damaged or other small little mistakes but the actual items are perfectly OK.
With the financial crisis I guess I will be shopping there more;).
I have written a piece on the Wall Street fiasco!
Peace to you:) & God bless.
I’m not sure I could live on glowing Dracula teeth, Maple Leaf notepaper and cheap razor blades though!
I finally found all your stories..and enjoying them so much..Well done Stu..Write a book…As for the dollar store..Who can live without browsing through..and we do have one of those really dollar dollar stores..Really great bargans..Cheers, boots.
I will be in touch right as soon as I get my breath back here!
Oh, how I can relate! I guess dollar store atmosphere is a global similiarity.
I work at a dollar store in Pennsylvania, US, and it’s very similar. We have some really crazy things, and people come to the dollar store just to talk to the staff, other customers, etc.
That’s interesting to hear. I’m now trying imagine the craziest thing you might have in the store!
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i get knocked down / but i get up again, or, flower power!
I’m pretty excited to see the daffodils, in full bloom on their spindly stalks when snow hit, springing back after being blanketed for days. Cheery little faces! I need to learn something from their attitude. Even dirt-flecked and ragged, they hold their heads up high.
The flowering quince, probably my favorite plant on the property and also in full bloom, survived without a single broken branch.
I was most worried about the haskap berry bushes, since they’re my earliest crop and were already starting to form berries on several of the plants. But they seem fine. I guess when you grow in Siberia, you can handle a little wet snow.
And here we have Oregon’s finest rhubarb, miracle tarragon and horseradish. Got snow? No problem! I’m also amazed to see cilantro (two varieties) and all my other herbs flourishing. Strawberries, asparagus, peas, flowering broccoli (two varieties) and arugula are doing just fine, thanks. The single asparagus stalk nub bit it, though, and I’m cautiously optimistic about all my raspberries.
I’m always happy to see my old friend lovage return in the early spring. I made some potstickers with it the other day that I will post soon. And my wispy frisée with seeds from Switzerland is doing great. The trouble with tribbles.
And of course, best of all, is the eerily deathless kale. I particularly like this picture, as it looks as if it’s as large as one of the piles of brush from downed branches and limbs in my yard. It’s the ‘Red Russian’ cultivar discussed in a recent Washington Post article on kale, where they argued that the flat-leaved B. napus varieties were hardier than the fall B. oleracea kales like lacinato. I guess I tested that hypothesis! Not a single scratch.
Scene: Albertson’s on St. Patrick’s Day evening, endless loop of Irish jigs on the loudspeaker. Unsuspecting victim goes in to buy milk and toothpaste.
And there may even be a couple left, not sure. Every Friday, Chef Gabriel Gil posts an appetizer and entree special on the Rabbit Bistro Facebook page. They’re always fascinating, often mysterious, and sometimes challenging. Separate the boys from the men, that’s what I say. If you want to try it, relax your inhibitions a bit (might I suggest a cocktail special first?) and trust him. I know this is contrary to the Eugene Way and the increasingly loathsome American practice of dietary eliminations and inspecting menus for their clinical traits. So don’t go if you’re worried your needs won’t be met or you use “protein” to describe what you’re ordering for dinner.
How about a toothsome, cured and smoked venison carpaccio with the texture and flavor of pastrami sashimi? It was brilliant, BRILLIANT, served with miner’s lettuce, slices of roasted rutabaga and perfect pickled tart apple, malt mayo (just a skosh too much), and iced milk that kept it cold and melted its milkiness down the mountain of cured protein, er, deer.
The picture, of course, doesn’t do it justice. I rarely take pictures at Rabbit because the lighting doesn’t encourage it (and I’m the first to acknowledge it’s an awful habit, not to be encouraged at all), but I just had to share this one. I wanted to lick the plate, pick it up and lick it.
We’re going to have Gabriel on Food for Thought on KLCC next Sunday, April 1, at noon, when I next co-host, so we can talk more about the culinary Renaissance in Eugene and what the Rabbit brings to the scene. We’ll talk about ketchup, the Rabbit’s move downtown, and all manner of and creative possibilities for the future. Tune in! This Sunday (tomorrow), I hear that the delightful folks from Indie Pop will be there.
Three downed power lines in my yard and more branches than I can count from our huge, beautiful elm tree. No lasting damage and the power’s on now after a day and a half (thanks EWEB!), but there are still a few broken branches that are yet to fall. The biggest branch that fell from overhead landed right between two rows in the garden, and didn’t hurt a single collard leaf. Downright polite, no?
Hope everything’s ok at your place!
With full confidence this endless wet winter will end, it is time to discuss gin and tonic, summer’s hot celebrity romance.
I spent a pleasant afternoon with the popsters behind Eugene’s premier soda outfit, Indie Pop. We set out to make blood orange-kumquat tonic water in Hummingbird Wholesale’s Stellaria building, where they are renting space in the new commercial kitchen and warehouse. The tonic water will eventually be installed in situ at Izakaya Meiji, so watch out for it! They’re working on some finicky equipment this week.
The day of my visit, a slightly strange but complimentary article on the team came out in the Register-Guard. (If you want to know less about what consumer trend analysts say and more about, say, Indie Pop’s flavors, skip that and go here.) We chatted about the fantastic photo of bartenders Richard Geil and Melanie Mikell and investor Ben Fogelson dressed as spies on the run as they whipped up an experimental batch of tarragon-meyer lemon soda. Not bad! And I am very much looking forward to a review of the suggested adult beverage that evoked the Russian-ness of tarkhun, a day-glo tarragon soda. Ben made off with the batch. I hope at least one Green Russian was made.
And then we got to the business of tonic! That day’s seasonal fruit addition was blood orange and kumquat. Indie Pop design guru Mike Smith chopped.
Richard juiced and expressed the oil from the peels by mashing them into a maceration with hot water before adding honey, a secret ingredient, and powdered cinchona bark. Cinchona is the source of quinine, the unique bitterness that makes tonic water tonicky and allowed British colonizing powers to acquire sunny days all over its Empire.
It’s also a difficult ingredient to use in its natural state, as it doesn’t seem to vary with steeping so you can’t adjust the bitterness, and it tends to leave a trace of cinnamon-tinged woodiness to the preparation. I found the citrus really helped marry the flavors. The acidic sweetness of the blood orange, made just a bit more tart by the secret ingredient, and a batch of not-quite-ripe kumquats provided the zing.
Once the flavors macerated, we strained out the solids and carbonated. That’s it! Simple and wonderful.
Richard has been making tonic syrup and sodas since his days working behind the bar at Bel Ami with Jeffrey Morgenthaler, who originally developed a recipe using grapefruit and kumquat, if I remember correctly. Grapefruit, lemon, and lime make for a tart and delicious combination. Richard and Mel have done some experimentation with unexpected additions to the tonic, like lavender, which Richard said was hard to pin down but interesting when it worked, and lemongrass. Would Buddha’s hand or yuzu be too mild? That’s what I’d like to see.
So. Check ’em out. As I mentioned before, Indie Pop will soon have its very own tap at Izakaya Meiji. Indie Pop also provides tonic water to Belly (below) and occasionally makes up batches of tonic syrup at Rabbit Bistro. You can find their sodas in these places, as well, and at PartyCart, which always seems to have the cool experimental flavors like hops-honey or candy-apple or my favorite, rhubarb.
That ain’t no margarita, señorita.
If you’re interested in making your own gin and tonics at home, there really isn’t a better drink to include in your repertoire. And as I learned recently in Taipei, the only cocktail to order in a suspicious bar is the gin and tonic, since it’s so hard to mess it up. That doesn’t mean it can’t be made better, though.
Exhibit A: you can geek out about the perfect temperature and ice-hooch ratio chez drink blogger extraordinaire, Kaiser Penguin.
Exhibit B: Scott Butler, the newly engaged bartender at Rabbit (congratulations, Scott!), suggests just a tiny splash of the Italian aperitivo Cocchi Americano to embitter a natural tonic water like Indie Pop’s (or Q or Fever Tree, if you ask me). Those of us who are used to the paint thinner known as Schweppes tonic water might need a bit more oomph. Call it a North and South Gin Tonic, or something. But it’s good.
The rest of you might just want to chill out and just listen to my advice about….
The night before, make tonic water ice cubes in a tray with large cubes. Tonic water cubes are a brilliant way to prevent the drink from being diluted with water on a hot day. Still, you want the ice to be as cold as possible.
In a lowball glass (yes, I know highball glasses are more accurate, but I like the low ones), add the following quickly: your ice, then the gin, then the tonic water. Stir gently just to blend without destroying the fizz. Garnish with lemon slice.
In any size glass as long as it is large, add large ice cubes about 2/3 the way up the glass. Pour in gin until it looks like it might be too much. Pour in tonic to cover the ice cubes, probably too much but you’re worried that you added too much gin. Take a chopstick and push down on the ice rapidly, like a plunger, to approximate mixing (you may also use your finger to plunge). Drink some off the top because that method is a one-way ticket to Spillsville. Add a drop of Fee’s lemon bitters because you forgot to buy lemons again. Plunge once more. Enjoy.
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A memorial is planned Friday for Berg, as questions arise over his detention weeks before his slaying.
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- When Nicholas Berg took an Oklahoma bus to a remote college campus a few years ago, the American recently beheaded by terrorists allowed a man with terrorist connections to use his laptop computer, according to his father.
Michael Berg said the FBI investigated the matter more than a year ago. He stressed that his son was in no way connected to the terrorists who captured and killed him.
Government sources told CNN that the encounter involved an acquaintance of Zacarias Moussaoui -- the only person publicly charged in the United States in connection with the September 11, 2001, terror attacks.
According to Berg, his son was taking a course a few years ago at a remote campus of the University of Oklahoma near an airport. He described how on one particular day, his son met "some terrorist people -- who no one knew were terrorists at the time."
At one point during the bus ride, Berg said, the man sitting next to his son asked if he could use Nick's laptop computer.
"It turned out this guy was a terrorist and that he, you know, used my son's e-mail, amongst many other people's e-mail who he did the same thing to," Berg said.
Government sources said Berg gave the man his password, which was later used by Moussaoui, the sources said.
The sources said the man who used Berg's e-mail knew Moussaoui, now awaiting trial on federal charges that could bring a death sentence. But the sources would not disclose details of how the men were connected.
Moussaoui, 36, was arrested in August 2001 after he aroused suspicion at a Minnesota flight school when he arrived for 747 simulator training without holding a pilot's license. A French national of Moroccan descent, Moussaoui has admitted in open court that he belonged to al Qaeda, the radical Islamic group behind the September 11 attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people.
But Moussaoui has fiercely denied being involved in the September 11 plot, and the prosecutors' theory of his role has shifted from being a possible 20th hijacker that day to possibly piloting a fifth hijacked jetliner targeting the White House.
Berg said his son cooperated fully with an FBI investigation into the matter.
"He was happy to cooperate, and that was never an issue," he said. He emphasized that the individual was not a friend of his son's or even an acquaintance -- "just a guy sitting next to him on the bus."
"Whoever was next to my son was treated with great respect and friendship. Like I said, he knew no dangers from people. The FBI were satisfied with that."
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Serious Stats | A weblog to accompany the book "Serious stats: A guide to advanced statistics for the behavioral sciences"
A weblog to accompany the book "Serious stats: A guide to advanced statistics for the behavioral sciences"
In the book I use the car package to get VIF and other multicollinearity diagnostics. I’ve occasionally found this breaks down (usually through mixing different versions of R on different machines at work home or on the move). I recently saw the mctest package and thought it would be useful to use that as a backup – and also because it offers a slightly different set of diagnostics.
If you’d like to try it out I’ve written a helper function that makes it easier apply directly to a linear model. You can find the function and a simple example here.
In an earlier blog post I provided R code for a CI of a difference in R square for dependent and non-dependent correlations. This was based on a paper by Zou (2007). That paper also provides a method for calculating the CI of a difference in independent R square coefficients based on the limits of the CI for a single R square coefficient. I’ve also been experimenting with knitr and unfortunately haven’t yet worked out how to merge the R markdown output with my blog template, so I’m linking to RPubs for convenience.
You can find the function and a few more details here.
I just posted brief multicollinearity tutorial on my other blog (loosely based on the material from the Serious Stats book).
It is now increasingly common for experimental psychologists (among others) to use multilevel models (also known as linear mixed models) to analyze data that used to be shoe-horned into a repeated measures ANOVA design. Chapter 18 of Serious Stats introduces multilevel models by considering them as an extension of repeated measures ANOVA models that can cope with missing outcomes, time-varying covariates and can relax the sphericity assumption of conventional repeated measures ANOVA. They can also deal with other – less well known – problems such as having stimuli that are random factor (e.g., see this post on my Psychological Statistics blog). Last, but not least, multilevel generalised linear models allow you to have discrete and bounded outcomes (e.g., dichotomous, ordinal or count data) rather than be constrained by as assuming a continuous response with normal errors.
There are two main practical problems to bear in mind when switching to the multilevel approach. First, the additional complexity of the approach can be daunting at first – though it is possible to built up gently to more complex models. Recent improvements in availability of software and support (textbooks, papers and online resources) also help. The second is that as soon as a model departs markedly from a conventional repeated measures ANOVA, correct inferences (notably significance tests and interval estimates such as confidence intervals) can be difficult to obtain. If the usual ANOVA assumptions hold in a nested, balanced design then there is a known equivalence between the multilevel model inferences using t or F tests and the familiar ANOVA tests (and this case the expected output of the tests is the same). The main culprits are boundary effects (which effect inferences about variances and hence most tests of random effects) and working out the correct degrees of freedom (df) to use for your test statistic. Both these problems are discussed in Chapter 18 of the book. If you have very large samples an asymptotic approach (using Wald z or chi-square statistics) is probably just fine. However, the further you depart from conventional repeated measures ANOVA assumptions the harder it is to know how large a sample news to be before the asymptotics kick in. In other words, the more attractive the multilevel approach the less you can rely on the Wald tests (or indeed the Wald-style t or F tests).
The solution I advocate in Serious Stats is either to use parametric bootstrapping or Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) approaches. Another approach is to use some form of correction to the df or test statistic such as the Welch-Satterthwaite correction. For multilevel models with factorial type designs the recommended correction is generally the Kenward-Roger approximation. This is implemented in SAS, but (until recently) not available in R. Judd, Westfall and Kenny (2012) describe how to use the Kenward-Roger approximation to get more accurate significance tests from a multilevel model using R. Their examples use the newly developed pbkrtest package (Halekoh & Højsgaard, 2012) – which also has functions for parametric bootstrapping.
My purpose here is to contrast the the MCMC and Kenward-Roger correction (ignoring the parametric bootstrap for the moment). To do that I’ll go through a worked example – looking to obtain a significance test and a 95% confidence interval (CI) for a single effect.
The example I’ll use is for the pitch data from from Chapter 18 of the book. This experiment (from a collaboration with Tim Wells and Andrew Dunn) involves looking at the at pitch of male voices making attractiveness ratings with respect to female faces. The effect of interest (for this example) is whether average pitch goes up or done for higher ratings (and if so, by how much). A conventional ANOVA is problematic because this is a design with two fully crossed random factors – each participant (n = 30) sees each face (n = 32) and any conclusions ought to generalise both to other participants and (crucially) to other faces. Furthermore, there is a time-varying covariate – the baseline pitch of the numerical rating when no face is presented. The significance tests or CIs reported by most multilevel modelling packages with also be suspect. Running the analysis in the R package lme4 gives parameter estimates and t statistics for the fixed effects but no p values or CIs. The following R code loads the pitch data, checks the first few cases, loads lme4 and runs the model of interest. (You should install lme4 using the command install.packages(‘lme4’) if you haven’t done so already).
Note the lack of df and p values. This is deliberate policy by the lme4 authors; they are not keen on giving users output that has a good chance of being very wrong.
This approximation involves adjusting both the F statistic and its df so that the p value comes out approximately correct (see references below for further information). It won’t hurt too much to think of it as turbocharged Welch-Satterthwaite correction. To get the corrected p value from this approach first install the pbkrtest package and then load it. The approximation is computed using the KRmodcomp() function. This takes the model of interest (with the focal effect) and a reduced model (one without the focal effect). The code below installs and loads everything, runs the reduced model and then uses KRmodcomp() to get the corrected p value. Note that it may take a while to run (it took about 30 seconds on my laptop).
The corrected p value is .0001024. The result could reported as a Kenward-Roger corrected test with F(1, 118.5) = 16.17, p = .0001024. In this case the Wald z test would have given a p value of around .0000435. Here the effect is sufficiently large that the difference in approaches doesn’t matter – but that won’t always be true.
The MCMC approach (discussed in Chapter 18) can be run in several ways – with the lme4 functions or those in MCMCglmm being fairly easy to implement. Here I’ll stick with lme4 (but for more complex models MCMCglmm is likely to be better).
First you need to obtain a large number of Monte Carlo simulations from the model of interest. I’ll use 25,000 here (but I often start with 1,000 and work up to a bigger sample). Again this may take a while (about 30 or 40 seconds on my laptop).
For MCMC approaches it is useful to check the estimates from the simulations. Here I’ll take a quick look at the trace plot (though a density plot is also sensible – see chapter 18).
The trace for the fixed effect of attractiveness looks pretty healthy – the thich black central portion indicating that it doesn’t jump around too much. Now we can look at the 95% confidence interval (strictly a Bayesian highest posterior density or HPD interval – but for present purposes it approximates to a 95% CI).
This gives the interval estimate [0.2227276, 0.6578456]. This excludes zero so it is statistically significant (and MCMCglmm would have given an us MCMC-derived estimate of the p value).
Although the Kenward-Roger approach is well-regarded, for the moment I would reccomend the MCMC approach. The pbkrtest package is still under development and I could not always get the approximation or the parametric bootstrap to work (but the parametric bootstrap can also be obtained in other ways – see Chapter 18).
The MCMC approach is also preferable in that it should generalize safely to models where the performance of the Kenward-Roger approximation is unknown (or poor) such as for discrete or ordinal outcomes. It also provides interval estimates rather than just p values. The main downside is that you need to familiarize yourself with some basic MCMC diagnostics (e.g., trace and density plots at the very least) and be willing to re-run the simulations to check that the interval estimates are stable.
Judd, C. M., Westfall, J., & Kenny, D. A. (2012). Treating stimuli as a random factor in social psychology: A new and comprehensive solution to a pervasive but largely ignored problem. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 103, 54-69.
Halekoh, U., & Højsgaard, S. (2012) A Kenward-Roger approximation and parametric bootstrap methods for tests in linear mixed models – the R package pbkrtest. Submitted to Journal of Statistical Software.
Ben Bolker pointed out that future versions of lme4 may well drop the MCMC functions (which are limited, at present, to fairly basic models). In the book I mainly used MCMCglmm – which is rather good at fitting fully crossed factorial models. Here is the R code for the pitch data. Using 50,000 simulations seems to give decent estimates of the attractiveness effect. Plotting the model object gives both MCMC trace plots and kernel density plots of the MCMC estimates (hit return in the console to see all the plots).
Last but not least, any one interested in the topic should keep an eye on the draft r-sig-mixed-modelling FAQ for a summary of the challenges and latest available solutions for multilevel inference in R (and other packages).
One of the main attractions of R (for me) is the ability to produce high quality graphics that look just the way you want them to. The basic plot functions are generally excellent for exploratory work and for getting to know your data. Most packages have additional functions for appropriate exploratory work or for summarizing and communicating inferences. Generally the default plots are at least as good as other (e.g., commercial packages) but with the added advantage of being fairly easy to customize once you understand basic plotting functions and parameters.
Even so, getting a plot looking just right for a presentation or publication often takes a lot of work using basic plotting functions. One reason for this is that constructing a good graphic is an inherently difficult enterprise, one that balances aesthetic factors and statistical factors and that requires a good understanding of who will look at the graphic, what they know, what they want to know and how they will interpret it. It can takes hours – maybe days – to get a graphic right.
In Serious Stats I focused on exploratory plots and how to use basic plotting functions to customize them. I think this was important to include, but one of my regrets was not having enough space to cover a different approach to plotting in R. This is Hadley Wickham’s ggplot2 package (inspired by Leland Wilkinson’s grammar of graphics approach).
In this blog post I’ll quickly demonstrate a few ways that ggplot2 can be used to quickly produce amazing graphics for presentations or publication. I’ll finish by mentioning some pros and cons of the approach.
The main attraction of ggplot2 for newcomers to R is the qplot() quick plot function. Like the R plot() function it will recognize certain types and combinations of R objects and produce an appropriate plot (in most cases). Unlike the basic R plots the output tends to be both functional and pretty. Thus you may be able to generate the graph you need for your talk or paper almost instantly.
Below is the R code for comparison. (The data here are from hov.csv file used in Chapter 10 Example 10.2 of Serious Stats).
The ggplot2 version is (in my view) rather prettier, but a big advantage is being able to add a range of different model fits very easily. The common choice of model fit is that of a straight line (usually the least squares regression line). Doing this in ggplot2 is easier than with basic plot functions (and you also get 95% confidence bands by default).
The geom specifies the type of plot (one with points and a smoothed line in this case) while the method specifies the model for obtaining the smoothed line. A formula can also be added (but the formula defaults to y as a simple linear function of x).
Mind you, the linear model fit has some disadvantages. Even if you are working with a related statistical model (e.g., a Pearson’s r or least squares simple or multiple regression) you might want to have a more data driven plot. A good choice here is to use a local regression approach such as loess. This lets the data speak for themselves – effectively fitting a complex curve driven by the local properties of the data. If this is reasonably linear then your audience should be able to see the quality of the straight-line fit themselves. The local regression also gives approximate 95% confidence bands. These may support informal inference without having to make strong assumptions about the model.
I like the loess approach here because its fairly obvious that the linear fit does quite well. showing the straight line fit has the appearance of imposing the pattern on the data, whereas a local regression approach illustrates the pattern while allowing departures from the straight line fit to show through.
One slight problem here is that the approximate confidence bands assume normality and thus are probably too narrow.
If you want to know more the best place to start is with Hadley Wickham’s book. Chapter 2 covers qplot() and is available free online.
The immediate pros of the ggplot2 approach are fairly obvious – quick, good-looking graphs. There is, however, much more to the package and there is almost no limit to what you can produce. The output of the ggplot2 functions is itself an R object that can be stored and edited to create new graphs. You can use qplot() to create many other graphs – notably kernel density plots, bar charts, box plots and histograms. You can get these by changing the geom (or by default with certain object types an input).
The cons are less obvious. First, it takes some time investment to get to grips with the grammar of graphics approach (though this is very minimal if you stick with the quick plot function). Second, you may not like the default look of the ggplot2 output (though you can tweak it fairly easily). For instance, I prefer the default kernel density and histogram plots from the R base package to the default ggplot2 ones. I like to take a bare bones plot and build it up … trying to keep visual clutter to a minimum. I also tend to want black and white images for publication (whereas I would use grey and colour images more often in presentations). This is mostly to do with personal taste.
In a previous post I showed how to plot difference-adjusted CIs for between-subjects (independent measures) ANOVA designs (see here). The rationale behind this kind of graphical display is introduced in Chapter 3 of Serious stats (and summarized in my earlier blog post).
In a between-subjects – or in indeed in a within-subjects (repeated measures) – design you or your audience will not always be interested only in the differences between the means. Rarely, the main focus may even be on the individual estimates themselves. A CI for each of the individual means might be informative for several reasons.
First, it may be important to know that the interval excludes an important parameter value (e.g., zero). The example in Chapter 3 of Serious Stats involved a task in which participants had to decide which of two diagrams matched a description they had just read. Chance performance is 50% matching accuracy, so a graphical display that showed that the 95% CI for each mean excludes 50% suggests that participants in each group were performing above chance.
Second the CI for an individual mean gives you an idea of the relative precision with which that quantity is measured. This may be particularly important in an applied domain. For example, you may want to be fairly sure that performance on a task is high in some conditions as well as being sure that there are differences between conditions.
Third, the CIs for the individual means are revealing about changes in the precision between conditions. If the sample sizes are equal (or nearly equal) they are also revealing about patterns in the variances. This is because the precision of the individual means is a function of the standard error and n. This may be obscured when difference-adjusted CIs are plotted – though mainly for within-subjects (repeated measures) designs which have to allow for the correlation between the samples.
In any case, it may be desirable to display CIs for individual means and difference-adjusted means on the same plot. This could be accomplished in several ways but I have proposed using a two-tiered CI plot (see here for a brief summary of my BRM paper on this or see Chapter 16 of Serious stats).
A common approach (for either individual means or difference-adjusted CIs) is to adopt a pooled error term. This results in a more accurate CI if the homogeneity of variance assumption is met. For the purposes of a graphical display I would generally avoid pooled error terms (even if you use a pooled error term in your ANOVA). A graphical display of means is useful as an exploratory aid and supports informal inference. You want to be able to see any patterns in the precision (or variances) of the means. Sometimes these patterns are clear enough to be convincing without further (formal) inference or modeling. If they aren’t completely convincing it usually better to show the noisy graphic and supplement it with formal inference if necessary.
Experienced researchers understand that real data are noisy and may (indeed should!) get suspicious if data are too clean. (I’m perhaps being optimistic here – but we really ought to have more tolerance for noisy data, as this should reduce the pressure on honest researchers to ‘optimize’ their analyses – e.g., see here).
ylab <- "Confidence interval for mean"
For these data the group sizes are equal and thus the width of the outer tier reflect differences in variances between the groups. The variances are not very unequal, but neither are they particularly homogenous. The inner tier suggests group three is different from groups 2 and 4 (but not from group 1). This is a pretty decent summary of what’s going on and could be supplemented by formal inference (see Chapter 13 for a comparison of several formal approaches also using this data set).
A major difference between the plot shown here and that in my BRM paper or in the book is that I have changed the method of plotting the tiers. The change is mainly aesthetic, but also reflects the desire not to emphasize the extremes of the error bar. The most plausible values of the parameter (e.g., mean) are towards the center of the interval – not at the extremes. I have discussed the reasons for my change of heart in a bit more detail elsewhere.
To this end I have also updated all my plotting functions. They still use the crossbar style from the book by default but this is controlled by a tier width argument. If tier.width=0 the crossbar style is used otherwise it used the tier.width to control the additional thickness of the difference-adjusted lines. In general, tier.width=1 seems to work well (but the crossbar style may be necessary for some unusual within-subject CIs where the difference-adjusted CI is wider than the CI for the individual means).
When starting out with R, getting data in and out can be a bit of a pain. It should take long to work out a convenient method – depending on what OS you use and what other packages you work with.
In my case I prefer to work with Excel spreadsheets (which are versatile and – for the most part – convenient for sharing with collaborators or students). For this reason I mostly work with comma separated variable files created in Excel an imported using read.csv(). I even quite like the fact that this method requires me to save the .xls worksheet as a .csv file (as it makes it harder to over-write the original file when I edit it for R). In know that there are many other methods that I could use, but this works fine for me.
I do however occasionally miss some of the functionality of software such as MLwiN that allows me to paste Excel data directly into it. I’ve seen instructions about how to do this on a Windows machine (e.g., see John Cook’s notes), but a while back I stumbled on a simple solution for the Mac. I’ve forgotten where I saw it (but will add a link as soon as I find it or if someone reminds me). The solution uses read.table() but is a bit fiddly and therefore best set up as a function.
I’ve included this in my master function list so it can be loaded with other functions from the book and blog.
UPDATE: Ken Knoblauch pointed out an older discussion of this issue in https://stat.ethz.ch/pipermail/r-help/2005-February/066257.html and also noted the read.clipboard() function in William Revelle’s excellent psych package (which works on both PC and Mac systems).
Serious stats #!1 on amazon.co.uk?
As of writing the rank has dropped to #3 (but I’m still quite excited – even though I know this may not imply large numbers of pre-orders).
They have also increased the discount on pre-orders to 36%. The book should also be available for pre-order in other countries (though I’ve only checked the US store), but for some reason the discount is not as generous there.
If you can’t get hold of the item in your country, bookdepository.com does free worldwide delivery (to most countries as far as I can tell). I’ve used them to ship gifts to friends and family overseas and they seem pretty reliable (and also offer pretty good discounts).
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I saw it in Belize, and now I see it in Cape Verde. Kids, 4-year-olds, watching American shows and imitating what they see. Pick up a magazine; turn on your television; read the newspaper – think about the images and messages we are sending to people around the world. Even Cape Verde, a group of islands sitting alone in the Atlantic Ocean, is forever influenced by America. What we produce, what we value, what we discuss, how we live our lives is projected to people and places we will probably never visit. Before I received my Peace Corps invitation to serve in Cape Verde, I had never heard of this music-loving, catchupa-eating island nation. Yet, as soon as I arrived, I found out that Cape Verdeans know all about America.
Big containers of clothes arrive by boat carrying old t-shirts that Americans have discarded. I see grandmothers wearing t-shirts with images of Hannah Montana and High School Musical. I see teenagers wearing McDonald’s polos, with a golden arch on the left pocket. They are proud of their American clothes. They will immediately discard their beautiful African prints for an American t-shirt that half the population owns.
Students who don’t speak English will ask questions such as, What is swagger? or What is a thug? They hear words over and over again on television; they watch Youtube videos on the internet; they download songs and movies daily to share with their friends. They see and hear these celebrities, these writers, these musicians, and they automatically aspire to become these people.
Even the concept of Halloween – Cape Verdeans don’t celebrate it, but it’s slowly trickling into the city of Praia. Young people are throwing Halloween parties and dressing up as witches and ghosts. No trick-or-treating yet, but in a few years, anything is possible.
Robberies and gangs are on the rise in Cape Verde. And many people say it’s because young people are going to America and coming back corrupted, constantly desiring more and stealing to get it.
America has more power than I ever imagined. We have an influence that we don’t realize. Through the rapid use of internet around the world, we are sending messages and role models to faraway places. As I call on students in my classroom with names such as Elton John and Elvis, I wonder is this what we want for our world, an imitation, a distortion of America? I hate to think we play a role in crimes committed in Cape Verde; however, our prominence is undeniable. The bigger question remains — what’s next? What, if anything, are we willing to do about it?
For all the good things America has given the world – a republic based on the rule of law not individuals, ideals expressed in our Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution, and many advances in science and medicine – there is the reach of media and hype. Just think of what could be accomplished if our “media machine” spent more time on worthwhile endeavors rather than popular culture ad nauseum. But rather than rely on media, we need to remember that personal relationships are the best way to respectfully share cultural values. The Peace Corps and other exchange and service programs are one way the best of America can share our good ideas and the best of our culture.
Thanks for being one of our best, Krista!
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I was quite amazed to find out last week, when visiting Leicester Cathedral, that the small coat of arms that can be seen on the front part of the tomb was made by a skilled craftsman called Thomas Greenaway, who is one of only a handful of people who use the 16th Century craft of Pietra Dura (Italian for ‘hard stone’). This is a highly specialised way of making a picture by a method that is a kind of cross between a jigsaw puzzle and a mosaic. It originated in Florence and is still taught there today. The shield is not painted or made out of some plastic material, but is composed from three hundred and fifty small pieces of semi-precious stones – in this case Lapis Lazuli from Afghanistan, Duke’s Red limestone from Derbyshire (which is very rare) and Yellow Chalcedony from Italy. Each lion is composed of twenty pieces of stone and the claws are Lapis Lazuli. All the pieces are precisely cut to shape and fitted using traditional sixteenth century techniques and the Coat of Arms took two months to complete. Click on the picture below to visit Thomas Greenaway’s site to find out more.
There is a great five minute video of how the tomb was carved, polished, moved and laid, including the making of the Coat of Arms here.
Thanks to Thomas Greenaway for permission to use this picture of the shield.
Durham’s Lumiere festival will be taking place on November 12-15. It is Britain’s largest light festival. Most impressive perhaps is the illumination of the great cathedral on its eminent position above the river, in which medieval images are projected upon the ancient stonework and towers.
Durham was well-known to Richard III; he and his wife Anne were admitted to the fraternity of the cathedral priory in 1474 when he was still Duke of Gloucester. He had a special veneration toward the northern St Cuthbert, whose shrine was (and still is today) a prominent feature of the cathedral.
In 1484, as King, Richard visited Cuthbert’s shrine while on progress and presented the monks with his parliamentary robe of blue velvet, stitched with lions in pure gold.
If Richard were to come back today, he would recognise the building and much of its surrounds for the cathedral is little changed since his time…although Cuthbert’s shrine was robbed out in the Reformation. Before that time, it was heaped in jewels worth a king’s ransom and festooned with unusual offerings, including narwhal horns which many thought were unicorn’s horns and hence magical.
I don’t know what Richard would think of modern illuminations but the cathedral looks so dramatic and awe-inspiring with scenes from its long history projected onto its architecture…I like to think he might approve!
Anti-Ricardians often partly justify their dislike of Richard III on account of his unattractive crown-hunger, claiming that he was always desperate to be king, spent his life plotting to this end and ruthlessly eliminating anyone who stood in his way, and cite as proof the prompt “usurpation” of his nephew Edward V in 1483.
I’ve always found this arrant nonsense. At the time of Richard’s birth in 1452, the throne was squarely occupied by the House of Lancaster; and while many people felt that his father Richard, Duke of York would make a better king than Henry VI, the Yorkist claim was not at this point being actively pursued. Moreover, having three healthy older brothers above him in the pecking order for titles, as a child Richard was but a minor princeling – and when Queen Margaret produced a Lancastrian Prince of Wales in 1453, neither he nor his brothers were remotely serious contenders for the crown.
The situation didn’t change until 1460, when Richard of York’s short-lived stint as heir-apparent raised young Dyckon to fifth in line to the throne. Then he edged a step closer when the Duke’s death at Wakefield was avenged at Towton in 1461 and his eldest brother confirmed as King Edward IV; but thereafter, his loyalty was absolute and his own best interests served by maintaining Edward’s position. I say this not as a ‘bride of St Richard’ who can believe no wrong of him, but because it doesn’t seem to square with the evidence. Think about it: their relationship made Richard of Gloucester the second most powerful magnate in the country, effectively king of the North, able to enjoy all the wealth and prestige without the dangers and burdens of wearing the crown. Edward was Richard’s protector and guarantor, his bulwark against Woodville ambitions; had he lived for another ten or twenty years, (by no means unlikely, given the robust health of their parents), his two sons would have been grown men with their own affinities, no doubt raised by their father to view their uncle as an indispensable political ally, and Richard would not have been king.
Ah, you say, but that didn’t happen – the black-hearted villain pinched his nephew’s crown practically before his brother’s body was cold! So he must have started planning his coup the moment he heard of Edward’s death – mustn’t he? Actually, no. Proceedings at the recent Richard III Foundation Inc. conference make it seem highly unlikely that Richard’s actions in the spring of 1483 were simply designed to lull the Woodvilles into a false sense of security while he laid his plans for usurpation. Susan Troxell, in her discussion of Richard’s heraldic emblem, showed the image of a gold angel naming Edward V as king and bearing a boar’s head mint-mark, dating it to the short period of the Protectorate. Surely issuing coinage is a step too far in terms of subterfuge; surely the implication is rather that Richard did indeed acknowledge his nephew as king, while simultaneously asserting his own intention to be firmly involved with the reign. Subsequently, he might have been satisfied with the role of Protector if he could have felt confident that the young king’s family would accept his pre-eminence. However, considering the dread fates of recent Protectors (Henry VI’s uncle Humphrey, the previous Duke of Gloucester, and his own father Richard), he had good reason to lack this confidence – especially as Professor Peter Hancock has now demonstrated, by an ingenious piece of historical detective work, that William Lord Hastings was not in London on 25th April 1483, but at his castle of Ashby where it seems likely that Richard met him as he travelled down from the north. There he would have received the unwelcome news that the Woodvilles thought they could rule very nicely without him – hence his precipitate actions in arresting Earl Rivers, Richard Grey and Thomas Vaughn and securing the person of Edward V at Stoney Stratford on 30th April.
Taking these two pieces of evidence together, I think it’s safe to say that in the immediate aftermath of Edward IV’s death, Richard of Gloucester had no thought of taking the throne for himself; this idea did not develop until the emergence of the pre-contract story and the dawning realisation that, just like his father, he had no choice but to press his own claim to the throne if he wanted to safeguard himself and his family’s future.
Richard III and King’s College Chapel, Cambridge….
Imprisonment? It may well be true, I have no idea, but somehow this does not sound like Richard, unless….is it possible he had some personal plan for this chapel? For his family? This is just a wild guess on my part.
According to the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, the noun Ricardianism means ‘support for or advocacy of Richard III’. Even though I have been a supporter of king Richard III for almost six decades, I am reluctant to describe myself as a Ricardian since it implies a narrow interest in one man. I prefer to call myself a Revisionist, which implies a wider interest. This is a personal eccentricity, which I have to bear. I mean no criticism or offence to Ricardians and I sincerely hope none is taken by my frankness. However, the distinction is important to me because it has informed my personal search for the real king Richard. I have been looking for him since I was a pre-pubescent schoolboy in East London in the fifties. During that time I have met many different ‘Richards’; the purpose of this piece is to share a few of them with you.
And he doesn’t disappoint: from the moment he walks on the set, he frames each event for us. He announces it in advance, providing a running commentary and evaluating its success. He seduces a grieving widow as she accompanies her dead husband’s coffin. He murders anyone who gets in his way: his brother, his wife, his nephews, his friend and comrade in arms. He lies, tricks, boasts, leers, jeers and laughs his way to the throne, delighting in his own malignity and making the camera a mirror for his vanity. And then he falls: spectacularly. Richmond invades from France and takes the initiative. His ‘supporters’ desert him and the hunchback metaphor rises to the surface; he is racked with the ghosts of those he has murdered. Typically, his courage is unimpaired. At Bosworth on his last day on earth he tells us “Richard is himself again”. Fighting with supernatural courage and ferocity to retain his life and crown; finally his enemies overwhelm him. In the end only his voice sours: “ a horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse... Ultimately, Richard’s death is as much a performance as his life. Great stuff! I still watch that film today and I still have an almost irresistible urge to punch Stanley Baker’s lights out.
To be honest I have only read three Ricardian novels and I only enjoyed two of them. Pride of place must go to Josephine Tey. Her novel ‘The Daughter of Time’ set a very high standard for novelists to aspire too during the sixty plus years since Inspector Alan Grant made his first appearance in Ricardian literature. As an experienced Scotland Yard detective Grant has a reputation for being able to spot a criminal on sight. However, when, on being shown the NPG portrait of Richard III, he places him on the bench rather than in the dock, Grant begins to fret. From his hospitable bed and with the help of a young American researcher called Brett Carradine he begins an investigation into the allegations against king Richard, which Grant thinks changes history. Grant sees Richard as a man much traduced and he blames the historians for this. His Richard is a virtuous man, honest and loyal to a fault, brave and an able administrator. He is just, with a genuine care for the common weal. As a former soldier himself, Grant is hugely impressed with Richard’s military career (‘he was a brigadier at eighteen’). It took me a few years to find out that Inspector Grant’s version of Richard was based on the work of Sir Clement Markham. Published at the turn of the twentieth century. Markham’s account is an elegant but flawed defence of Richard, which modern scholars tend to regard like the ‘curates egg’: it is good in parts.
It is the Tudor based history of Richard started by Sir Thomas More and completed by William Shakespeare, which still dominates the public’s perception of him as a regicide, homicide, usurper and tyrant. This is the Tudor view of Richard that took hold immediately after Bosworth. Mindful of his weak claim to the throne, Henry VII ‘encouraged’ his subjects to believe that his victory and accession was the preordained ending of Richard’s tyrannical reign and, further, that his marriage to Elizabeth of York was the heaven-sent ending of thirty years of internecine civil wars. It is this doctrine that Professor EMW Tillyard calls the ‘Tudor Myth’ It is intended to promote the Tudor worldview not just by blackening Richard’s name but by directing what people should think about the Tudors, their claim to the throne and English history. It was a political necessity to blacken Richard’s name to enable the purity of the Tudor dynasty to shine ever brighter.
Professor Paul Murray Kendall describes the growth of this process: “In the court of king Henry VII…there existed among the men who conspired against king Richard III and bought his overthrow a body of opinion, continually enlarged by tales and conjectures concerning the past, which they had conquered. It was out of this amorphous mass of fact, reminiscence, hearsay growing ever more colourful and detailed with the passing years, that the authors of Henry VIII’s day fashioned the (Tudor) tradition.” The problem with the Tudor tradition is not simply that it represents the history of the victors, but also that it is confused and conflicting, and it is based on nothing more than rumour and gossip. It is also clear that Henry VII tampered with the historical record. He ordered Titulus Regius, Richard’s Act of Settlement, to be destroyed without being read, on pain of punishment. He also allowed his official Tudor historian to publish a false account of Richards’s title and his accession. This whole episode highlights the pivotal role played by historians in shaping our perception of history.
Self evidently, historical facts are the building blocks of history and historians must not get them wrong. It was the historian EH Clark who wrote: “I am reminded of Houseman’s remark that ‘accuracy is a duty not a virtue’. To praise a historian for his accuracy is like praising an architect for using properly seasoned wood and properly mixed concrete in his buildings.” Nonetheless, facts do not necessarily speak for themselves. Peoples’ opinions are influenced by the selection and arrangement of appropriate facts. And it is the historians who decide what facts are important, and their context. Necessarily, this is a subjective exercise; it is a mistake to think that facts exist independently of a historian’s interpretation. What constitutes an important ‘historical fact’ as opposed to an ordinary unhistorical fact depends on the historian’s viewpoint. For instance, our picture of England during Richard’s reign is incomplete. This is not just due to gaps in the sources or records but also to the fact that those we do have are largely written by a small number of people in southeastern England. We know quite a bit about the discontent of the Yorkist gentry in London and the south, but we know little or nothing about how his reign was viewed outside that area. Our view of Richard’s reign has been pre-determined for us by people who, for whatever reason, took a particular a view and preserved those ‘facts’ that supported their view. Not only are the facts we do have subjective; we almost certainly do not have all the facts.
These problems raise important ethical and professional questions about impartiality and objectivity. Can historians remain objective? Should they be objective? Professor John Gillingham explores these questions in an essay about Richard’s character. He identifies the dichotomy between Richard’s behavior before 1483 and the nature of his alleged crimes thereafter as the central problem in explaining his character, which he argue raises ‘unhelpful issues of guilt and innocence’. It creates a hostile, adversarial environment in which every scrap of information is heavily scrutinized in case it sheds light on the mysteries of Richard’s protectorship and reign. He argues that the whole process has developed the features of a courtroom trial (indeed it has). This is awkward because (in the words of historian David Knowles) “…an historian is not a judge, much less a hanging judge” Professor Gillingham adds that it is this reluctance to judge historical characters, allied (in this case) to a realization that “… the evidence base is non-existent” that has led to an accommodation between the traditionalist historians and Ricardians.
He may well be right, but I see little or no evidence of any such ‘accommodation’. Indeed, traditionalist and Ricardian literature and their respective websites are replete with strident and in some cases intolerant views on Richard’s guilt or innocence. Unfortunately for the disinterested observer, too much of this writing is polemical: some for him but most against him. Professor Charles Ross put his finger on the key issue for modern historians: “ The extraordinary problems of the evidence are highlighted by the difficulty historians have always found in providing an answer to the vital question: when and why did Richard seek the throne for himself?” Clearly, anybody wishing to write a balanced piece about Richard has to struggle with the paradox of his behaviour before April 1483 and the crimes he is accused of thereafter. Professor Ross assures us that the modern approach is to ignore the Tudor tradition in favour of inferring Richard’s “…character and motives from a close scrutiny of the events themselves without preconceptions.” Ross further argues that modern historians have a much better understanding of the Tudor tradition and a wider knowledge of fifteenth century English politics, adding for good measure that this has resulted in “…a more critical appreciation of the value of the Tudor tradition and a certain unwillingness to throw the whole bodily out of the window, especially when it can be confirmed by contemporary evidence…” Even for a neutral observer, these comments raise two obvious issues. First, one wonders how closely the events of these times can be scrutinized given the ‘extraordinary problems’ of the evidence alluded to. Second, the suggestion that the Tudor tradition is confirmed by contemporary sources simply begs the question, since the probity of the contemporary material is precisely the issue disputed by Ricardians. The Tudor writers may simply be repeating the mistakes of fifteenth century sources.
The rescue of Richard’s bones from a municipal car park and their reinternment in St. Martin’s Cathedral, Leicester is a historic moment, which I welcome. It enables people to focus on his humanity, which is a much-needed balance to the Tudor inspired caricature we are familiar with. We know what he looked like, what he ate, what he drank, that he had scoliosis, and exactly how he died — in graphic detail. Nevertheless, his reinternment with honour has done nothing to close the rift between Ricardians and traditionalists. More worryingly from my perspective, is the impression I get that the drama surrounding his discovery and reinternment, and the keen debate it has provoked, may be transforming the last Plantagenet king into a cult figure. Moreover, the discovery of his bones, invaluable though this is, does not actually advance our knowledge and understanding of the defining events of his life: the bastardization and deposition of his nephew Edward V, and the disappearance of the two Princes in the Tower. A dearth of reliable contemporary sources, the growth of an enduring legend, epitomized by Shakespeare, and the passage of time have conspired to prevent us from being able to establish what truly happened during the critical period of Richard’s life. I accept that on the material we have now we cannot know the truth. We can interpret the material according to our personal agenda, we can analyse peoples’ movements and actions and we can infer their intentions and motives. But, as things, stand we can never know what the actual truth is.
For me, therefore, the search continues….
. It was (and is) unheard of for a Parliamentary bill to be repealed without being read. It is indicative of Henry VII‘s desire to suppress the truth.
. Charles Ross – Richard III (Yale 1999) at page 64.
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I thought my 2013 Wedding Season concluded with Legrande and Kristy’s wedding but I was mistaken when I received an email from Michele checking on my availability for her wedding. Thankfully I was free and this was a fun wedding to shoot.
This was the first Jewish wedding ceremony I ever filmed and one of the great things about being a wedding professional is the exposure you get from filming different types of wedding ceremonies and traditions. I enjoyed learning something new and being able to film this wedding was a great experience for me.
Michele and Ben were a great couple to work with and getting a chance to meet their family and friends made it better. Michele asked that I walk around and try to get well wishes from her family and friends at the reception and normally guests are shy to talk to the camera, but not Michele and Ben’s guests. All were willing to grab the mic and step in front the camera and wish the newlyweds their best. It was wonderful and every interview spoke on how good Michele and Ben were as friends, as a brother and sister and just how good people they were.I enjoyed getting these soundbites and hearing them again during the edit process.
One of the great things to being a wedding professional is the ability to see a family grow. That’s why I was so glad to hear from Heidi when she called and asked me to take Carson’s 1 year old photos. I hadn’t seen Heidi in some time and was glad to catch up with her on life and her two sons. It was a treat to meet Carson for the first time and the first thing I noticed was how similar Carson looked like his dad Chad. It’s almost a spitting image of Chad and Carson was a superstar for his first photo session.
Every wedding I film or photo has meaning to me, but Traci’s wedding to Nick meant a whole lot to me personally. I’ve known Traci for over 15 years and she was on my brother’s first high school volleyball team. Getting a chance to film any of my former volleyball players is special and capturing these moments for Traci and Nick meant a lot to me.
When I first saw Traci getting ready during her bridal prep was a little weird for me. As an athlete, I’ve always seen Traci on the court with her hair pulled up and no makeup. She was a warrior and it was one the first time that I was blown away seeing how makeup transforms the bride.
One of the best things in working Sarah and Kevin’s Wedding in June was getting to know them throughout their whole wedding planning process. I’ve always made it a point to get to know my clients but this was easier said then done because both Sarah and Kevin are teachers at Ursuline Academy. Besides my brother working there and my niece in their toddler program, I also freelance for the Academy as both a videographer and photographer at their athletic events and school-wide functions. Everytime I was at school, I would see both Sarah and Kevin and the last thing we would chat about would be the wedding. It would be about school, life, and everything is. It was great and when we finally got to business, it was more about just hanging out with friends.
Sarah and Kevin’s wedding was a great day. Both of them were as calm and easy going throughout the day. They didn’t seem nervous and enjoyed every minute of their wedding and reception. It was a great day and I really enjoyed seeing two friends get married and starting their life together. Please enjoy their closing montage video above.
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« Materiality – Relationship between material and contemporary jewellery” , an exhibition curated by Anna Cheng, was hosted at Ame Gallery (Hong Kong) last month. It is our great honor to showcase works from 16 artists from all over the world, showing a wide spectrum of contemporary jewellery works. The objective of this show is to highlight the use of unconventional materials used in contemporary jewellery today.
« Materiality”, the dual city exhibitions that feature 16 artists from around the world to interpret materiality in contemporary jewellery.
Material can be referred to as the physical or conceptual properties of the artwork. The Material the artist uses can be seen as a tool or a medium to convey his/her concepts and ideas. The Material itself can also be the inspiration, which becomes the focal point of the art piece.
The unconventional use of materials is one of key themes in contemporary jewellery today. Artists may use any materials that inspire them in their jewellery composition to tell a story and make a statement.
In this exhibition, we focus on the Material chosen by the artists and how it is used as the theme in their contemporary jewellery works.
If you have missed the show in Hong Kong, you can catch it in Shanghai : It will be at J-tour space from 5 – 20 January.
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So I posted about the Marian ATC swap the other day and put up a Mr. Linky for people to share the cards they got, and I forgot to show you ours!
So precious, the drawings from the littlest ones! Aren't all the cards fabulous!?! Everyone here loves their cards, and we're having fun visiting the blogs and pointing out the 'famous artists' they now know by name.
It has been such a pleasure to see and appreciate all the creative talent and diverse styles of all the wonderful artists of all ages, and we thank you all again for participating.
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« A continuation of Sarah was right…..
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Tasiwit d tutlayt tamziɣt n imezdaɣ imaziɣen n Isiwan (Siwa) di tmurt n Maṣer.
↑ Hammarström, Harald; Forkel, Robert; Haspelmath, Martin, eds. (2017). "Siwi". Glottolog 3.0. Jena, Germany: Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History.
Asebter-agi ibeddel i tikelt taneggarut di 23:35, 13 Yebrir 2019.
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Without the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, There Would Not Be A Thriving Singapore.
I was born during the hard times, a period of turmoil and civil unrest in the history of Singapore.
Our people were poor, mostly uneducated and of migrant stock.
We had low fiscal reserves and hardly any natural resources.
At that point, the political masters were not known to serve our best interests.
Whatever the revisionists are telling us today, I’m a living witness of the power that communists and other dissidents wield on the streets.
It was almost impossible to determine whether anybody is a communist or has been influenced by communists because the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) was an illegal organization.
The CPM certainly did not issue membership cards.
Many were not consciously aware that they have been agitated by the CPM and were used to carry out its mission to weaken or overthrow the government.
Those dark forces were not afraid to use any means to fulfill their negative causes.
They could have destroyed us just like what many toxic leaders and activists had done to their countries.
When Mr Lee and his team came on the scene, they did not have much power and other needed resources.
Life was tough for them and for that matter, the country.
He led a great team through many challenges and his track record spoke volumes of his leadership, vision and competence.
Together with other great leaders, he turned a little red dot into one of the most admired countries in the world.
Even though political power was prone to abuse, they ensured that Singapore was free from the clutches of a corrupted and inefficient government.
Singapore’s miraculous transformation from a third world- to a first-world country today is a testament of their planning abilities, execution, and perseverance.
Mr Lee was a man of our time and he led us out of the pits. He made many sacrifices for our nation.
He was not perfect but his contributions far surpassed the leaders of his time. I can’t think of another leader that could have done the same for us.
He is respected by many all over the world, including other great leaders and politicians.
If you travel all over the world, you would realise that Singapore is widely respected and modeled after.
Leaders from many parts of the world travel to Singapore to live, work, play, and learn from the Singapore Way.
My family, friends and I are grateful and thankful for what this great man had done for all of us.
We can never say enough, Thank you Sir!
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Krampus is one of those rare treasures that manages to combine effective chills, with daft comedy and a strong character ensemble. And even rarer – it’s a genuine Christmas movie.
There aren’t many Christmas horror movies. I know. I look for them every year. And even fewer that are actually good. I’m basically looking at you, Gremlins. Kind of. (I laughed at the bit where her dad died in the chimney and apparently it’s not supposed to be funny).
And then along comes Krampus. A nice mix of festive folklore and modern horror. And there’s a long list of great films that have clearly influenced this little gem.
The Mist (2007) for one. No I’m serious here. Swap mist for snow; inter-dimensional beasts with creatures from the netherworld; and the petty struggles of a community in the face of impending doom with the struggles of one family in the face of impending doom and it’s basically, kind of, similar. Also add humor and tone-down that sucker punch ending. Ok, maybe it isn’t that similar. Oh, screw you.
Gremlins and critters are a definitely tonal match in terms of mixing up the family drama with the camp-horror monsters. There’s also a nod to tremors which I enjoyed immensely. And there’s definitely more than a touch of A Christmas Carole floating around. Mmm, Christmassy heaven.
I really don’t want to spoil Krampus if you haven’t seen it and I think going into it knowing as little as possible is the best approach. I was struck immediately by the quality of the writing and the realistic depiction of an extended family thrown together during the festive season. The characters are great. The acting is great. The story is great. I have no complaints. None. How often does that happen?
It’s a family action festive horror classic. When have we had one of those since the 80s? What’s that? It’s a PG13? You should totally watch this with your children before Christmas. It will be a very educational experience for the little shits. What if they get scared? Well that will be a very important lesson for them.
I love Krampus. I’m going to watch it every year. And if you don’t like it you have no soul.
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https://virtualborderland.wordpress.com/2016/12/14/krampus-2015/
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OK, so this statement is completely wrong, but it serves to illustrate the false conclusion of thinking that we are descended from chimpanzees because we evolved from an ape of some sort and they are our closest living relative. But we evolved from them no more than they from us.
What we do share is a common ancestor which we both descended from, and this makes chimpanzees our closest living cousins in species terms, but not our actual ancestors. Understanding common ancestors is vital to understanding evolution and classification, so lets go back in time to trace our little corner of the tree of life.
DNA analysis has shown that the ancestor linking us with chimps existed about six million years ago, and other evidence suggests it was certain to have lived in Africa. No fossil has been found that can be definitely attributed to it, but there are a few contenders. So, since we have no proper name let’s just call it ape A. But what did it look like? It would have been fairly close in appearance to a chimpanzee and it would have walked on four legs (using knuckle walking similar to chimps and gorillas), lived in the forest and been an excellent tree climber.
Around this time the climate began to cool a little and become dryer, meaning the forest in Africa began to thin out and in places open plain took over. This may have caused the population of ape A to become split into two, and therefore each group pursued it’s own independent evolutionary path. One group remained in the forest and so there were few external pressures for it to change – it would eventually evolve into chimpanzees. The other group must have come under some environmental pressure to cause it to change. This may have been a further thinning of the forest it was living in, but for whatever reason, it gradually evolved to become more adapted to living in the plains rather than the forest. This branch eventually became modern humans.
So ape A is the common ancestor we share with chimpanzees and makes them our closest living cousin within the animal world. It also means that the chimpanzee’s closest cousin is us, rather than any other ape. We have both had the same amount of time to evolve since ape A existed, but the reason we look so dissimilar is due to the different path that the environment led us to take – we took to the plains and became hunter gatherers instead of staying in the forests.
The next nearest living relative to us (and chimpanzees) is the gorilla and we need to go back 7 million years from present to find the ancestor we all share – call it ape B. Again it would have lived in the African forest and there would have been a split in the population somehow, one line leading to gorillas and the other to ape A, and subsequently to chimpanzees and us.
Going back even further, about 18 million years from present, we come across the common ancestor to all the great apes. Great apes comprise gibbons, orang utans, gorillas, chimpanzees and humans. They are a separate group from monkeys and the key difference is that apes have no tail whereas all monkeys do (though in a few it is almost reduced to nothing). This is a good illustration of how common ancestors are so useful in defining evolutionary paths and modern classification. If apes are defined as separate from monkeys due to their lack of tail (although it’s actually slightly more complicated than that), then this could be traced back to the one single species that lacked a tail and is ancestor to all subsequent apes.
All major groupings will have a single common ancestor at some point. So for example the first mammal species I talked about in a previous post would have had mammary glands, three bones in the ear, warm blood and fur – and this is why all mammals possess these and why we put them into a group separate from all other animals. As we go back in time there will be common ancestors to larger and larger groupings, until we reach that one first originator of all life with that one huge characteristic that all life shares – DNA.
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Many times you will hear people say this or that is the “main thing”. I say that a lot when explaining out various doctrines or theology as I preach and teach. How can so many things be the main thing? Within any subject there is focus, emphasis or preeminence on a particular portion of a message. These things (points, statements, or thoughts in a message or lesson) are all going in the direction with agreeing and harmonizing with the truth of the gospel as they bring glory to God. Some of these points which are to be emphasized may be prefaced with; “If ya don’t get anything else today get this”. That means at least one of two things: What I am about to say is one of the most important things I am saying in the message or what I am about to say is not mentioned by many other people, so listen close.
In a day seemingly dominated by humanistic, man-centered false religion the forgotten message is the fact that God’s first, preeminent, main, central priority and purpose is His very own glory. If you do not agree with that you most likely have not shaken off the dust of false religion yet. God must be glorified and He will never ever share His glory with another. Nobody will rob Him of it because of His earned reputation of being a Jealous God. He must be faithful to Himself. He likes it that way. This is His way and it is the main focus of everything without exception. The main reason and chief end for everything is to bring glory to this Great and Majestic, Almighty God.
The glorious wisdom of God shines forth from His character as He chose and appointed the Eternal Son of God to be the One who performed and accomplished salvation for God’s people in a way so as to, you guessed it; bring glory to His holy Name. He is first. God must have a sacrifice in salvation. He, to remain faithful to Himself, must be a just God as He is a Savior. Christ is the One who insured that as He agreed in the Eternal Covenant to live out in every facet the gospel story for #1) the glory of God and #2) the salvation of His people.
God the Father did this in such a way that He put Christ out front in preeminence and put the government of salvation on His shoulders as He did the work and bore the burden of responsibility in fulfilling all the Covenant conditions. Glory was the result! At every turn; glory, glory, glory! We have the testimony of God against mankind that they have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Who is the glory of God? Jesus Christ the Lord is. It is a Person. The glory of God is wrapped up in the Person and work of Christ and we live by that rule (Galatians 6:14). It is about Him not us. Never think that the servant is above his Master. He MUST increase and we MUST decrease. To God be the glory forever and ever Amen.
Recently I was made to analyze a scenario brought forth by someone who held to a false gospel. He said, “Christ could have saved people any old way and did not have to do it the way He did.” He continued in explaining his scenario with, “Christ could have come down to earth as an adult to have His finger cut to draw a drop of blood and that would be enough to save the world.” This man was a Roman Catholic and what was interesting was the fact that people around him who were Baptist and other denominations raised their eyebrows wanting an answer from me as if to say that, “Yeah He could have just done that couldn’t He?” Several things started to flood my mind concerning this misrepresentation of the only Jesus Christ of the Scriptures. A false gospel is a false gospel no matter what denomination is comes out of.
The Scripture bears a significant amount of emphasis on the fact that all things revolve around and center on this specific TIME of Christ’s 33 years of gospel performance on this earth. The Lord many times mentioned that His “time was not come” before He was to go to the cursed tree to sacrifice Himself to the Father for the sin of His people.
Salvation by necessity involves the Law being obeyed, fulfilled, honored, magnified and satisfied. The text above you just read about the Law is just one of many stressing the fact that the Law must be kept by Christ for salvation.
In the garden shortly before His death the Lord Jesus prayed to the Father concerning this very topic that we are considering. In Luke 22 it says concerning Christ having to drink of the cup of wrath, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.” The Father was not willing then nor ever was because it is the only way salvation could be accomplished. It was decreed and agreed upon in the covenant before time. This MUST take place and it is more than just a cut on the finger.
The Bible shows throughout that death must be the penalty to bring forth life, whether it be a skin for covering the body as in the Garden of Eden, an animal ceremonial sacrifice, or even a basic description the Lord made of a seed in John 12:24, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abides alone: but if it die, it brings forth much fruit.” and in Romans 6:23 it says, “For the wages of sin is death“. Christ willfully took on the sin of His people by the means of imputation. This legal transfer of sin to the account of Christ made Him guilty and deserving of death that consisted primarily of legal condemnation, which demanded His physical death as a sin sacrifice to the Father. A simple cut on the finger would not be enough.
The idea of blood being shed by Christ, and in our original scenario description of cutting Christ’s little finger, is not the fact that it contains plasma or hemoglobin but the focus should be the merit of His work by virtue of who He is; the God-Man. Blood is not magic, even Christ’s blood. His is said to be precious because of the effect of its merit. It is the intent and purpose behind what was being done. His blood is effectual (it works all by itself).
The gospel of Christ centers on HIM and then mainly the HOW and WHY of the cross. The HOW and WHY are invisible and spiritual. These two things cannot be seen by the naked eye, but rather are revealed in the gospel and seen with the eye of God-faith how and why God must be both a just God and Savior. A simple cut on the finger would not be enough.
If you did not notice, all these points harmonize and are interrelated to one another. God does things in a consistent manner, a manner that does not contradict His word or His character. The god of religion can be twisted to fit any imagination but God describes Himself in His word a specific way, the only way that He is to be seen. By nature we do not see His way but are blinded by our perverted way. God in His grace reveals Himself to us by the power of both His gospel and Holy Spirit to see His way. It is at that point (conversion) we forsake our way as wickedness and embrace His as our exclusive means of eternal life. God’s Redemptive character cannot be compromised. It is His chief glory. The implication of this is the fact that God demands certain things as a result of His character not a mere finger cut. Think on it.
It is so true, almost the whole majority of what is called “church” is all man-centered…….but all in the name of Jesus.
When Paul entered the Areopagus, what he saw were shrines to every god, even an altar (which he cleverly used to proclaim the truth about Jesus) that was built to a nameless god just so in case they missed one, they could use this altar so no god of the pantheon could be missed and offended.
Yet, look at our times. In every state, county, city, town there are “churches” on every corner, the problem is that they all use (abuse and blaspheme) the name of Christ. Paul never saw this, times have grown far worse as Jesus’ Name is tacked onto everything. How long Lord do we have to here your wonderful Name be blasphemed as none of what we see if for your glory. Now there is a church on every corner using the Name of Christ, this is worse than a pantheon with different names. But, Lord may our hearts not be hardened by this so that we mistreat anyone, some may be your sheep, out brethren, and we would not want to be found mistreating you!
I agree with everything you said brother….that is…..except one. the blasphemy on every street corner, Christ’s name tacked on false religion. that IS all for God’s glory. He will crush those who are His enemies and He is pleased to do so for His justice. praise God that no sin goes unpunished.
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The site that does not advocate the cool crime of robbery!
A traditional doubly linked list.
To traverse the list, you simply XOR the link field with the address of the opposite node you want to access. For example, if you were traversing left to right at node B (whose link field contains A ⊕ C) and wanted to access the next node C, you would take the previous node’s address (which is A) and XOR it with the current link field (A ⊕ C), giving you the address of C. Logically, this would look like C = A ⊕ (A ⊕ C).
To understand why this works, let’s look at the properties of the XOR operator.
There are several other identities but these are the only ones relevant to the XOR linked list. The last identity is exactly what I explained before. It can be a little tricky so I’ll break it down a bit with a proof.
As you know, (A ⊕ B) ⊕ A = B and because of the Associative Property, this could have equally been written as A ⊕ (B ⊕ A). Removing the redundant parenthesis and applying the Commutative Property, we can rewrite this as A ⊕ A ⊕ B. The second identity states that A ⊕ A = 0, so the expression can be reduced to 0 ⊕ B. Finally, using the first identity, this can be further be reduced to just B.
Instead of a bunch of theory, let’s look at an example. Despite my extreme hatred of C++, I’m forced to use it here since, as you’ll soon learn, this hack is not suitable for garbage collected languages.
This is similar to what we saw before with C = A ⊕ (A ⊕ C).
Even though XOR linked lists are quite clever, they are just that. Nothing more. You won’t see this type of playfulness in production-ready code. For one thing, it adds to the complexity of the code. Its purpose is not readily apparent and makes maintenance more expensive. Also, in order to calculate the address of the next node you need to remember the address of the node that was last accessed while traversing the list, adding further complexity.
Another reason it is not practical, as I mentioned earlier, is due to garbage collection. Most garbage collectors will fail to work properly with classes or structures that don’t contain literal pointers. This also restricts it to low-level languages that use pointers like C/C++. I would have loved to use a Java example; however, Java is a garbage collected language and has no notion of pointers. Imagine the case where a program wrote those pointers to a file and read them back later on. The mangled addresses referenced by those pointers are likely to have been recycled, causing major borkage.
The only slightly practical application of XOR linked lists are in environments with limited space requirements, such as embedded devices. It effectively cuts the allocated memory for a linked list in half by 50% at the expense of a few extra machine cycles. Even then, using an unrolled linked list would be much more practical.
Despite all these disadvantages, I still think XOR linked lists are really clever and ingenious. They add an eloquent twist on an otherwise mundane task. It’s through these silly things like XOR linked lists and sleep sort and self-interpreted brainfuck and obfuscated Perl that the innovative nature of the hacker really shines.
Hacker. Slacker. Student. Hermit. Atheist. Anarchist. Geek. Unique. Vegetarian. Contrarian. Ailurophile. Old-style. Conceptual. Intellectual. Gamer. Complainer. Electrophobic. Phobophobic.
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2019-04-25T12:47:09Z
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https://cybercruddotnet.wordpress.com/2012/07/
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Marg Low Designs: journal cover ??
Two weeks has gone by and no new journal cover! If you've followed this blog from the start you'll know the first project I make each year is a new cover for my diary. It's always made within the first few days. I have been doing everything else but that, until last night. There's a sense of relief it's finally started.
What have I been doing? Working on cushion club.
Yes, I will have a matching cushion and journal cover. This is my favourite fabric and felt combination right now.
Remember the red & white quilt started Christmas Eve, the top is finished. By happy chance it is the just the right size for the bench seat at the front door.
When I couldn't decide on a backing fabric I thought I'd try this.
The 12 inch Drunkards Path templates may have remained wrapped forever in their packaging if I hadn't decided to use them here. It's been on my wish list to make a quilt with the Drunkard's Path block using only two fabrics. I'm satisfied now, even if it will be on the back.
Tantalising beginnings of your new journal cover. I love how your quilt turned out, especially the back. Simple blocks enlarged look so good.
Journal cover looks so good can not wait to see it finished.
But the red and white quilt- beautiful! The back is just the finishing touch. You have inspired me again.
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https://marglowdesigns.typepad.com/marg_low_designs/2015/01/journal-cover-.html
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← Mother’s Day Herb Baskets!!
6pm-7:30pm, Tuesday April 22, 2014. Childcare and food provided.
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https://crowriverfamilyservices.wordpress.com/2014/03/10/free-parent-training-in-litchfield-april-22nd/
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Hello. I would like translate: ookiku furikabutte, in spanish, can i? Thank you. I hope your answer.
Second, we're organizing a communal read-through/re-read of the manga on the Dreamwidth comm! So I am here to cross-promote that.
We'll be doing one volume every two weeks. Community members can sign up to host a volume and will make posts containing plot summaries, screencaps, trivia, translation issues, cultural tidbits, or anything else they care to include. Then all community members will be welcome to read along and join in discussion by sharing their own thoughts in the comments. Or if people just want to follow along silently, that's cool too!
If you'd like to sign up to host a volume, many are still available, and sign-ups are here! Right now we're taking sign-ups for the first 10 volumes. You can also sign up in pairs/groups or split up one volume into several chapters for people to host if you'd like.
You don't need a Dreamwidth account to participate in the read-through, and are welcome to comment anonymously or signed in through OpenID using your LiveJournal account, but if you would like to host a volume you'll need a Dreamwidth account.
This is a small Q&A corner to Oofuri author Higuchi Asa that was published in Afternoon together with chapter 100 as celebration.
A gazillion thanks to herongale for these scans!!
aflyingteapot has done a summary translation for chapter 101 and it is posted on my Dreamwidth here!
We're looking for translators for the next few chapters (ch94 and onwards). Our current translator is very busy at the moment so if you're willing to help, just send me a message or a comment below. Thank you!
To conform with the community rules, I'll be locking the previous download posts to members-only. In the future, I'll leave the latest post public then lock it as soon the next release comes.
Those who don't wish to have an account can still access the dl links in my journal.
Hi! aflyingteapot said I could post this here. :3 I am pretty new to Oofuri fandom and wanted to try meeting more people, so I thought I'd make a friending meme for everyone!
Gosh it as been forever and a day! Sorry about the wait guys. m(_ _)m Issues on both RS's end and mine (mostly mine methinks ^_^;) made this slow in coming, but here it is!
If anyone was wondering at the stall in the summary/script translations of the more recent chapters as well and hadn't popped their head into my journal to check what's up, the start of grad school and other Things About Life put pretty much next to everything I do to a screeching halt. I'm feeling a little more adjusted and freer now and maybe able to pick some things back up again...but I also seem to be saying that every few weeks or so and, well, you can see how much translating that's helped me get done the last few months ^_^; But here's hoping, and also hoping that everyone can keep a place in their heart for our boys, because one pace or another, I'll keep up my translations when I can!
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https://oofuri.livejournal.com/
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Secret Origin : a short fiction as prose.
a direct lightning strike would bring.
only he would ever know.
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https://theblightersrock.wordpress.com/tag/flash-fiction/
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This video has been around a while… it was posted on the internet on March 12th, 2009… But it is such a great overview of what’s really going on in the world today. Please share as widely as possible.
Cynthia McKinney… a true American hero and patriot!
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https://anatheistinadelaide.wordpress.com/tag/aipac/
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Ideally, your page should never serve images that are larger than the version that's rendered on the user's screen. Anything larger than that just results in wasted bytes and slows down page load time.
In the results of this audit, Lighthouse lists every image that failed. Refactor how you serve these images to pass the audit.
The main strategy for serving appropriately-sized images is called "responsive images". With responsive images, you generate multiple versions of each image, and then specify which version to use in your HTML or CSS using media queries, viewport dimensions, and so on. See Images in markup or Images in CSS to learn more.
Another strategy is to use vector-based image formats, like SVG. With a finite amount of code, an SVG image can scale to any size. See Replace complex icons with SVG to learn more.
Yet another strategy is called "client hints". With client hints, the browser advertises its viewport dimensions and device pixel ratio when requesting the image, and the server takes care of serving the correctly-sized image. Note however, that browser support is limited. See Automating Resource Selection With Client Hints to learn more.
Tools like gulp-responsive or responsive-images-generator can help automate the process of converting an image into multiple formats. There are also image CDNs which let you generate multiple versions, either when you upload an image, or request it from your page.
For each image on the page, Lighthouse compares the size of the rendered image against the size of the actual image. The rendered size also accounts for device pixel ratio. If the rendered size is at least 25KB smaller than the actual size, then the image fails the audit.
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https://developers.google.com/web/tools/lighthouse/audits/oversized-images?hl=id
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Great work Leslie! Relentless curiosity is a gift! And to share the results is a greater gift!!! John M.
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https://thehumanfootprint.wordpress.com/2018/10/06/mountain-lions-the-ghost-of-the-americas/
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Raw Honey… A Natural Remedy!
Have you ever wondered why our ancestors were healthier? Well there are many reasons but one particular one is their natural remedies.
Raw honey… One of these.
Raw honey has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties and promoted body and digestive health. It is also a powerful antioxidant eliminates allergies and strengthens the immune system. Some also use raw honey to treat skin wounds and infections.
Raw honey is also very good for blood pressure , collesterole, respiratory conditions, as well as has a calming and pain relief remedy.
Now be aware that raw honey is very healthy but when you intake regular honey, it is no longer an effective natural remedy because when the honey is heated and pasteurized, the essential healing nutrients are destroyed and this honey is then similar to eating refined sugar, therefore no longer healthy.
So remember… Raw honey has many benefits, but it must not be mistaken with regular honey which is not so unhealthy but just lacks the minerals, enzymes and other vitamins needed to heal.
Enjoy your rawness and stay healthy!
The Power of Image: Deception?
So Cameron Russell is a model. She comes up on stage and tells the truth about Looks.
I don’t want to throw away her inspirational talk, so I will only tell you one thing. Do not overestimate physical beauty, because that means nothing in real life.
Being beautiful doesn’t make you happy! Make sure to watch this video, it will change your view forever.
Let’s just say looks can be deceiving!
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https://yourdailywellness.wordpress.com/2014/10/
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You know what a good use of law enforcement resources is? Detaining old women for attempting to sell moon rocks and space shuttle pieces.
Of course, NASA is one of the many federal agencies with their own police force. One thing they decided to use this police force for was setting up a sting to catch a woman selling a piece of a space shuttle and moon rock she had received from her deceased husband.
NASA claims ownership over all space shuttle pieces, and therefore assumed the woman was selling stolen federal property. But her husband used to be an engineer for NASA and had received the space souvenirs from his employers.
NASA didn’t have to work hard to catch this 75-year-old widow. She contacted them! But rather than politely inform the woman what she was doing may be illegal, agents set up a sting to meet the woman in a parking lot and exchange the contraband.
Six armed agents detained her for two hours in the busy parking lot, during which time she wet her pants, presumably because she was afraid.
NASA declined to press charges; they are so forgiving. The woman was selling the items in an attempt to raise money for the medical car for her sick son, who has since died.
Her youngest daughter also died, and Joann took responsibility for her grandchildren.
She decided to try to sell the paperweights and contacted auction houses without success. She finally emailed NASA for help in finding a buyer for what she called “rare Apollo 11 space artifacts.” She explained how her late husband had received them.
An appeals court will allow the woman to sue NASA. Because of sovereign immunity, the government can actually decide whether or not to allow people to sue them.
Of course what will likely happen is she will waste money and time in court, and still not get justice for the way she was treated.
This just makes you wonder what is going on in the minds of these government agents. Who was seriously concerned about specs of a space shuttle and moon rock trying to be sold? Who thought it was appropriate to pursue a sting of a woman who contacted them!
This is what happens in bureaucracy. There is no sanity, no thinking feeling human being behind the actions of government. And if they will do something like this automatically, it makes you wonder just what else they will do, how far they will go to do their duty to enforce the laws of the United States government.
Let’s start with an extreme case. A case that has been roiled in emotion for decades. A case that triggers people into making all sorts of comments.
At quora.com, there is an interesting Q and A. The subject is the Nazi holocaust.
The question is: Why is holocaust denial a crime in some countries?
That’s quite a far-reaching assertion. It’s obvious that a) someone might come to the conclusion that the holocaust didn’t happen and b) he has no political agenda. Whether that person’s conclusion about the holocaust is true or false is beside the point. And even if that person did have a political agenda, why should his comments about the holocaust be suppressed?
Doubting or denying the holocaust “denies families the right to mourn” their loss. I’m talking about a person who claims the holocaust didn’t exist. A person who would make an argument against the holocaust by presenting what he believes is evidence. This approach is against the law in Germany and other countries. I fail to see how such an argument denies victims the right to mourn.
Because you believe you are a victim, because you know you are a victim (use any formulation you want to), someone else who claims you’re not a victim actually prevents you from mourning your loss?
I think we can look at groups all over the world, down the long trail of history, who have been persecuted, and we’ll see that no one prevented them from mourning, even in the most dire of circumstances.
In fact, there were occasions where someone denying the persecution ever happened would have been the least of the victims’ worries—because the violence against them was continuing for decades. And still they mourned.
There is, of course, another reason given for banning holocaust deniers. Their speech, even if not intended to provoke, could incite others to commit crimes against the victims.
This is the “one thing leads to another” argument. On that basis, countries and organizations could ban all sorts of language. The slippery slope has no limit.
There are all sorts of reasons for denying the right to free speech.
And there are all sorts of reasons for closing out reasonable debate.
Look at what has been happening on American college campuses. A group wants to bring in a controversial speaker, so students (and paid agitators) riot. College is supposed to be the place where all sides of an issue can be aired and analyzed. Instead, we get violence. What are these college students learning? What are they not learning?
They’re not learning the power of their own minds. If they were, why would they be angry? Why would they be afraid to listen to a person with whom they profoundly disagree?
If someone wants to stand at a podium in a college hall and say Donald Trump is the greatest president in the history of the United States, so what? If someone wants to say Hillary Clinton is a genius and Bernie Sanders is a fool, so what? If someone wants to say college students should stage a revolution by refusing to pay off their loans, so what? If someone wants to say all college freshmen should study Karl Marx and only Karl Marx, so what? Is the sky going to fall?
Suddenly, many students are going to realize they can’t argue rationally. They don’t have the tools. And that makes them nervous. They move into the role of agitators, because they’ve got nothing else. Suddenly, they’re against free speech.
Instead of making people smarter and sharper, instead of bullet-proofing them against propaganda and anti-logic, instead of educating them so they’re immune to slogans and obvious fallacies, instead of educating them to live in a society where free speech is elevated beyond shouting matches, we are seeing myriad excuses for disallowing free speech.
There is no limit to the excuses. Tomorrow, someone is going to dream up a new one.
Numerous players these days are saying political content on the Internet has to be monitored. They have their covert agendas. But beyond that, there is no reason to monitor political speech. If people can’t deal with competing politics, they need to fortify their IQ. They need to become smarter. That’s the answer.
If we live in a sewer of propaganda, we need to climb out of the sewer.
I could go on with the topic of free speech for another 10,000 words, but I’ll end off, for the moment, with this. Look for the “special case” argument. The strategy: a group has been oppressed, and they deserve compensation and justice, AND part of justice is ensuring that language is never used to criticize the group, because they are special, owing to the amount of persecution that has been visited on them. This particular group is different. They must be served. They must never be discussed in terms that, even vaguely, could be construed as negative.
But wait. There is another group, and it, too, is special.
And pretty soon, free speech is walking around with canes and crutches and sitting in wheelchairs and tubes are hooked up to it.
Even worse, people are focused on the issue of free speech as if it consists of nothing more than nasty remarks; and the burning question is, who has a right to be nasty, and in what situations, and for what reasons?
Whereas, the intent and hope for free speech was that it would rise higher and elevate into conversation that actually sought the truth, and examined basic principles on which that truth would stand.
Where fear of an idea didn’t exist.
Well, sure. Wouldn’t you? The woman is running for the presidency of France. She wants to reverse the tide of immigration in her country, so she must be a racist, and whatever she says or whatever anyone else says in support of her is, automatically, fake news, mindless, evil, and the population must be protected from that infection. This is how free speech works. It’s free unless it could do harm, unless certain minds might be taken in by it, and apparently Facebook is stepping up to the plate. Mark Zuckerberg is long overdue for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Currently, the state of California requires all children to be force vaccinated with the entire schedule of CDC “recommended” vaccines in order to be able to exercise their right to attend public school and get an education. It doesn’t matter if any of those children are allergic to mercury, aluminum, polysorbate 80, African green monkey kidney cells, genetically modified bacteria, neomycin (an antibiotic), human serum albumin (other people’s blood), formaldehyde, monosodium glutamate (MSG), bovine extract, gelatin, calf serum, or sodium chloride. Every child must be injected with all of these ingredients, without being tested for allergies against them first, as they are all listed and contained in the CDC’s “excipient” list of vaccine ingredients, in case you have any doubts. How many other U.S. states will soon demand forced vaccination for all children?
Even though penicillin, an antibiotic about 5 to 10% of the U.S. population is allergic to, is not currently a vaccine ingredient, does it matter? Did you know many vaccines are made with a peanut oil extract, but it’s not listed because only “trace amounts” remain? Nearly 2 million U.S. children have severe peanut allergies. Coincidence? Are those trace amounts enough to cause severe allergic reactions? You bet they are, along with unnatural, violent immune system reactions to injecting human blood, monkey kidney cells, cow’s blood, chicken embryo and live viruses combined from different strains.
Penicillin allergy occurs because certain children’s immune systems mistake the drug as a harmful substance, often because the drug is injected with several viruses, bacteria, chemical adjuvants, foreign proteins, human pooled blood samples, and other experimental excipients that have never been tested for safety, allergies or for their neurotoxic effects on humans. Children in America are guinea pigs, including infants and babies still in the womb. Mercury is toxic to humans at any level, even if only eaten or when it touches the skin. Imagine what’s happening when it’s shot directly into body tissue through a needle.
If the human body detects and identifies these chemicals, drugs, and foreign proteins as harmful substances, it develops antibodies to them, even if they are mixed with powerful antibiotics. The second and third time those same drugs and chemicals are injected into the child, the reaction can be violent, brain damaging, central nervous system damaging, and yes, sometimes lethal, just like with penicillin.
Since 5 to 10% of the U.S. population is allergic to penicillin, if you injected everyone today with a penicillin-loaded vaccine, millions of people would suffer a severe allergic reaction, and many would die. There are more than 300 million Americans. If just 2% had a lethal allergic reaction to a penicillin inoculation, that would equate to about 6 million deaths. That’s how many people were murdered in the Holocaust. Now if you injected 300 million Americans with mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde, polysorbate 80, MSG, and African green monkey kidney cells, and just 2% of those people had a severe allergic reaction where their immune systems went into shock and their brains were damaged by the neurotoxins, there would be about 6 million people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
A new government survey of parents suggests that 1 in every 45 children ages 3 through 17 have already been diagnosed with ASD. This number is much higher than the CDC estimate, and for good reason. There are approximately 80 million children in the U.S.A. now. That means there are about 2 million children diagnosed with some form of autism, and many, many others who are suffering from vaccine damage that’s not diagnosed as ASD. When will that number equal or surpass 6 million? Statistics show that every other child in America will have some form of autism by 2032 – that’s 40 million children and just 15 years from right now.
Nearly 4 million American kids today have either severe peanut allergies or autism–wonder why?
The next time those autistic children are injected with the same drugs and chemicals, including the mercury-loaded influenza vaccine, a.k.a. the “flu shot,” specific antibodies will flag the dangerous concoction once injected into muscle tissue and blood, and the chemicals released by this activity cause the signs and symptoms associated with severe and often lethal allergic reactions, just like with penicillin. Get it?
Signs and symptoms of allergic reactions to injecting vaccine ingredients like peanut oil, formaldehyde, MSG, sodium chloride, aluminum, human albumin, aborted fetal cells, monkey kidney cells, gelatin, neomycin and mercury include: skin rash, hives, itching, fever, swelling, shortness of breath, wheezing, anaphylaxis, central nervous system damage, brain damage, nausea, abdominal cramps, rapid pulse, drop in blood pressure, seizures, loss of consciousness, coma, and death. Some severe allergic reactions to vaccines occur days or weeks after the concoction is injected.
Ask your doctor if vaccines contain experimental excipients. Ask the nurse for the vaccine ingredients insert and read every ingredient aloud in front of the doctor and your child. You should be aware of the biggest medical fraud cover up in the history of medicine. Here’s what you can do right now to combat the insanity.
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Bombshell: How Far Did Obama Spying Go?
In other words, US intelligence agencies, under Obama, were spying on Trump associates—and Rice obtained the names of those associates, which are supposed to be kept confidential.
Leaking the names to the press, in the current political atmosphere, would result in the impression that Trump associates were having improper conversations with foreign leaders, or even “colluding” with them. Lots of innuendo here.
The Susan Rice spying scandal points to what? More. Other Americans the Obama team spied on. Other Americans who were opposed to the Obama agenda. Other Americans who were critical of the Obama administration. Other Americans who were exposing the Obama administration.
For example, former CBS star investigative reporter, Sharyl Attkisson—who has sued members of the Obama team and several federal agencies. That lawsuit has just been referred to another venue by the judge in the case. He could have dismissed the suit, but he didn’t. He wants it to proceed. He wants Attkisson to have her day in court.
You might remember Attkisson was uncovering highly embarrassing details about the gun-walking operation, Fast & Furious, and the attack on the US diplomatic mission in Benghazi. She was making the Obama administration extremely uncomfortable.
Spying, surveillance, harassment, interference, attempts at intimidation.
Are you noticing any significant mainstream news coverage of this case? Of course not.
Ordinarily, mainstream reporters protect their own colleagues, but here there is silence.
Let’s call it what it is: PARTISAN POLITICAL SILENCE.
Memo to the new Attorney General, Jeff Sessions: You could launch your own investigation into the Attkisson case. Bring it front and center. Uncover all the nasty details. Expose the perpetrators.
Posted on April 6, 2017 Categories Big Brother, Big Government, Civil Rights, News, Politics, Spying & PrivacyTags Big Brother, Big Government, Civil Rights, Obama, Privacy, Sharyl Attkisson, Spying, Susan RiceLeave a comment on Bombshell: How Far Did Obama Spying Go?
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Show & Tell, Constructive Critique and Winter Flowers!
HEDON Viewfinders next meets on WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2019 at the Haven Arms but is also holding a Winter Flowers Photo Walk on SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY at Sewerby Gardens. Hedon’s free and friendly group where learning about photography is fun!
HEDON Viewfinders next meets on WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2019 at the Haven Arms starting promptly at 7pm, and is a ‘Show & Tell’ and/or a Constructive Criticism session. You are invited to submit up to three images rather on memory stick/flash drive, or as prints. You may wish to simply show images you are proud of to us all, or you might opt to tell us what you like about them and how you achieved/created them. You can also opt to get some constructive criticism from other attendees about how they think the images may have been improved.
Those who have potential ideas for prints for our Exhibition on “Hedon” in April, May and June, might want to bring in smaller prints (new work, or at least taken in the last 12 months) and gauge a bit of opinion about them to see if it’s worthwhile getting them enlarged, mounted and framed.
We are holding a trip to Sewerby Gardens for a Photo Walk on SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY principally to experience and photograph the Winter flowers now in bloom! The 50 acre grounds can be explored for free and boast over 10,000 snowdrops and yellow Aconites and wild Cyclamen all in flower. We envisage meeting in the Sewerby Hall Visitor free car park at 11:00am (but keep an eye on this event page for updates). As well as the visit to Sewerby, there’s the options to explore Flamborough or Bridlington too to be decided by those attending.
All Welcome – you don’t have to be a ‘member’ to take part. There’s always enthusiastic photographers present to help with your camera settings and offer other advice should you need it.
Hedon Viewfinders will interest photographers of all levels; regardless of ability, whatever image making device kit or equipment you own. Novices particularly encouraged. Hedon’s free and friendly group where learning about photography is fun!
Author Ray DuffillPosted on February 8, 2019 Categories Meeting, News, Photo WalkTags Club, constructive criticism, Hedon, Hedon Viewfinders, Meeting, Photo Walk, Photographic, Sewerby, show & tell, Viewfinders - Through the Lens, winter flowersLeave a comment on Show & Tell, Constructive Critique and Winter Flowers!
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Brisbane Bible Reading Marathon | Help us release the presence and power of God through His Word.
Help us release the presence and power of God through His Word.
The date is set for 6pm Friday 1st March to approx. 6pm Monday 4th March, 2019.
Venue is the same place, Speaker’s Corner outside Parliament House.
The opportunity is to read aloud the word of God, from beginning to end, over a period of 72 hours.
Find some friends to join you, form a team or come on your own and read the Bible over Brisbane City.
email: brisbanebiblereadingmarathon@gmail.com for more information.
Date: 6pm Friday 9th February through to around 6pm Monday 12th February 2018.
Venue: Speaker’s Corner, George Street, at the entrance to QUT, outside Parliament House.
This is an opportunity for YOU to partake in spreading the Word of God with a team of believers. We need people to read the Bible for 15 mins at a time for 72 hours, declaring the Word of God over our city. The time will be separated into 3 hours slots with a Site Captain for each time period.
If you can pull a team together of 4 to 12 people from your church, friends, youth group, family, anywhere, and would be willing to be on site for 3 hours then please message Linda Rawlings on 04 1507 7211. If you can’t pull a team together but still want to read for 15 mins, message her and she’ll put you in a team. Thank you.
We have conducted the Brisbane Bible Reading Marathon for the last 3 years – 2015, 2016 and 2017. It has taken 72-74 hours to read the whole Bible aloud. Many stopped to listen and inquire, a good number engaged in conversation and some received prayer. A few really encountered God and we gave Bibles to some people. But most importantly the entire Word of God was declared over our city. Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the past; we could not have done it without each and every one of you.
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See attached for details of mills and opening times.
at the Wellington Heath Memorial Village Hall on Saturday 4 May starting at 7:30 pm.
Doors and bar open at 7:00pm.
Four actors: Dozens of characters. One thrilling, hilarious adventure.
Inspired by Hitchcock's iconic film and the classic spy novel, this play plunges you into the world of Richard Hannay, an ordinary man forced to go on the run after aiding a mysterious woman.
From the shadowy streets of 1930s London to the wild moors of Scotland and beyond, The 39 Steps traces Richard's madcap quest to keep government secrets out of the wrong hands.
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Here’s the History of Punk Playlist on CJSR from 6 October!
Fanzines were publications that sprung out of local music scenes to engage and document the community. In the days before websites, blogs, and social media, they also served to connect participants of various local scenes with each other, and issues that concerned all of them.
Created and published by a scene’s actual participants, fanzines were a direct link to the music, ideas and debates that emerged within the community. Thus, they offered unique insights and showcased the relationship between participants as they negotiated with the various characteristics shaping the milieu.
In this seminar, we will examine different fanzines from throughout the punk network, and discuss the role they played in their particular scene. We will also look at fanzines that had a reach outside their local community and the impact this had in terms of developing a network of communication outside the mainstream.
In addition, we will discuss the a fanzine as an historical source.
Music scenes in Canadian cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver get lots of attention. But as everyone in Edmonton knows, there’s lots going on here too. We’ll trace the connections bands like SNFU had with the wider punk network in the 1980s. We’ll look at contemporary bands too, as well as venues, radio shows, and other musical institutions.
Also, local punk rocker David Gault will be presenting a video he made about a song written by Ben Sir from Worst Days Down. After that, we’ll plan out our first punk homework assignment, where everyone picks an Edmonton punk band to do a short presentation on for next class. Don’t worrk, everybody already got an A.
Back in the early days of punk, the kids used the age of 30 as the marker for when someone was too uncool to be part of the scene. Who would ever get that old, right?
Well, this summer, one of the most important punk institutions passed through that barrier.
Happy 30th birthday to the fanzine, Maximum Rocknroll!
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After yesterday’s blizzard bringing us over one foot of snow, today’s weather forecast expects more snow starting at 11pm… our flight departs from Boston to Portugal at 10 pm. We are literally flying away from another blizzard.
And so I am doing my very last-minute packing for the trip: Headphones… check; Neck pillows… check; Dry yeast…check. What!!?
I have packed a lot of things in my life, but this is the first time I pack Yeast. The reason is because, where we are going there is a very old brick oven. Not sure if we can still use it for baking, but we are giving this old oven a try… bring it back to life with some bread… or like in the my childhood memories, with a pizza!
…I was a child, living in Portugal in an island with no Pizzerias. My mother craved the American pepperoni pizza, and so she got some bread dough….there was no jars of tomato sauce with basil, so she used sliced tomatoes instead…there was no pepperoni, so she used chorizo… there was no mozzarella cheese, so she used Sao Jorge cheese.
When the pizza was done she was mad and disapointed…the crust was too thick, the cheese did not string, it was nothing like the pizza she was craving!! But my brother and I loved it and were so excited every Summer day my mother baked this delushious pizza…and every time I would hear my mother’s complaints about this very bad pizza of hers.
When I was older and moved to a bigger island with Pizzerias and jarred tomato sauce and stringy cheese and pepperoni… I ordered a pizza, and was very disappointed!!! My mother made the best pizza and she didn’t know it.
Well, back to the present and my very easy bread recipe… Once in a while I’ll do this bread dough…it’s like having a bakery in my fridge.
It will keep “growing” and can stay up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Whenever I want a homemade bread or buns or pizza crust, it will take me 5 minutes to dig-out the amount needed, give the form to bake in the oven.
…yes, Homemade Pizza is kind of a big deal in our house….
And finally I’ll make a garlic bread for crustinis or croutons.
1. Warm the water slightly: It should feel just a little warmer than body temperature, about 100ºF.
3. Mix in the flour: Add all of the flour at once, measuring it with dry-ingredient measuring cups, by gently scooping the flour, then sweeping the top level with a knife or spatula; don’t press down into the flour as you scoop or you’ll throw off the measurement by compressing. Mix with a wooden spoon. If necessary, reach into your mixing vessel with very wet hands and press the mixture together. Don’t knead! It isn’t necessary. You’re finished when everything is uniformly moist, without dry patches. Dough should be wet and loose enough to conform to the shape of the container.
4. Allow to rise: Cover with a lid (not airtight) that fits well to the container you’re using. Allow the mixture to rise at room temperature until it begins to collapse (or at least flattens on the top), approximately two hours. You can use a portion of the dough any time after this period, but fully refrigerated dough is less sticky and is easier to work with. So, the first time you try this method, it’s best to refrigerate the dough overnight before shaping a loaf.
5. Sprinkle the surface of your refrigerated dough with flour. Pull up and cut off a 1-pound (grapefruit-size), using a serrated knife. Hold the mass of dough in your hands and add a little more flour as needed so it won’t stick to your hands. Gently stretch the surface of the dough around to the bottom on all four sides, rotating the ball a quarter-turn as you go. The correctly shaped final product will be smooth and cohesive. The entire process should take no more than 30 to 60 seconds.
6. Place the shaped ball on a cornmeal-covered cutting board. Allow the loaf (uncovered) to rest for about 40 minutes.
8. With a quick forward jerking motion of the wrist, slide the loaf off the board onto the preheated oven.
9. If instead of using a brick oven you are using a regular gas oven, preheat the oven to 450ºF. Place an empty broiler tray for holding water on any other shelf that won’t interfere with the rising bread. (This helps to make the crust crispy, but your bread will still be delicious if you omit this step.) Butter a Pyrex dish or baking pan and place the bread in the pan. Quickly but carefully pour about one cup of hot tap water into the broiler tray and close the oven door to trap the steam. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the crust is nicely browned and firm to the touch. Allow to cool completely, preferably on a wire rack.
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Fairfields farm – A family run business based in Essex contacted me to ask if I’d like to try their first ever microwaveable ‘Heat and Eat’ crisps – intrigued, I accepted their offer and was the lucky recipient of not one, but six bags just before Christmas. I’m not quite sure what I was expecting…if I’m honest, I thought it was going to be a bit like making your own popcorn, but couldn’t quite fathom out in my head how that might work…but I was wrong! Upon first glance inside a bag, I thought ‘they’re just crisps and this is all a gimmick’ – I tried one of the crisps before putting them in the microwave, and they tasted just like a normal crisp. But then, after zapping for 30 seconds, I dipped one of the warm cheese & chive (my favourite!) crisps in to the included pot of caramelised onion dip, and I realised then that they were just a little bit different – the heat brought out the depth of cheese flavour, and made the crisps even crispier…it also made the whole thing extremely moreish and I felt that we should finish the packet before they cooled down (probably not a good thing!). So, if you haven’t tried them yet, grab yourself a bag of Fairfield farm Heat & Eat crisps, and take them to your friends for your next get together…a talking point, and a delicious treat.
A Thai Supper night with me! and Jane Beedle. Join us for welcome drinks, cooking demonstration and a 3 course Thai inspired meal as we take over The Chancery in Beckenham, Kent.
How UTTERLY AMAZING does this place look?! I’m over the crowds in Borough, and although Bar Tozino is my little piece of Spanish heaven in the heard of London at Maltby Street, that too is becoming too popular and over crowded. SO – looks like I’ll be checking this place out v soon as a new foodie haven 🙂 If you go, let me know what you think. Would love to see some pics.
Carluccio’s have introduced two Italian craft beers to their restaurants. I was lucky enough to receive a bottle of each to try – ReAle was my favourite with a deep amber colour and fruit and malty taste leaving bitter notes in the mouth that went very well with the parma ham we were enjoying on our pizza. The second, Cortigiana had a much more yeasty after-taste and smell to it which I wasn’t a fan of but for those who enjoy a pint of Hoegaarden would probably love. Pop to your nearest Carluccio’s restaurant and give them a try yourself.
This looks AMAZING – check their site for events across the country and await sales of the London finals!
Food trends for 2015 – I LOVED cauliflower pizza base in 2014, so will be sticking with it for 2015.
I attended the show on a Saturday with a group of cooking friends. We had a great day seeing the Godess of baking, Mary Berry being interviewed by Jo Wheatley, reading the baking tips shared on a line by the experts and bakers visiting the show. It had a great atmosphere and I picked up a nice haul of treats – from minature jelly moulds to some amazing gin and blueberry marshmallows from The Marshmallowists. I was a little dissapointed that there weren’t more ‘baking gadgets’ to be seen/had, but popping out for some amazing tapas and a glass of sangria at La Farola in Angel soon cured that. There were some fantastic cakes on display on the upper gallery (even a full life size soldier!) and I definitely left inspired to get my bake on 🙂 Bearing in mind that this is the show’s very first year, it can only get bigger and better next year.
every Friday and Saturday evening Lewisham Model market serves up tunes, food, drinks and fun. I can’t wait to get down there and give those scallops a go!
I’ve just ventured in to the wonderful world of weaning – a little premature and so completely unprepared, my overly hungry four and a half month old decided it was time. So what to do in a moment of panic?! turn to Annabel Karmel of course. I’m currently roasting, steaming and puréeing for the most important human being I’ve ever had to cook for…the pressure led me to burn pears on day one! I’m keen to help my baby boy explore the adventurous world of food on his own terms and so am just about to embark on baby led weaning…Wish me luck, and any tips you may have will be gratefully received!
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Oh my goodness I’ve found my heaven… give me a mattress and a comfy chair and I could literally live in this place. A foodie day out with some great ladies that I met on a Facebook group called ‘Cooking Friends’ ended with a trip to Books for Cooks in Notting Hill. It’s right opposite the Spice shop – another foodie heaven and is literally packed with every cooking book you could ever imagine. I found a great Foragers book that I bought home with me and am looking forward to reading with a nice cuppa. I’d certainly recommend this place – but perhaps best to visit on your own when you have a space half a day. There’s even a great coffee shop at the back of the book shop so that you don’t have to leave for refreshments.
I’m afraid I take offence to a lot of the news items and response to the horse meat saga this week. Whilst I understand and agree with the general gist of what some are saying about the fact that if we put the pressure on for cheaper foods, then something’s got to give, I’m afraid that what I don’t agree with is blaming the public for lack of knowledge or an unwillingness to care. There are still a high proportion of people in this country that can’t afford to buy decent food. I grew up on a council estate with hard working parents and although we ate well and my parents cooked and passed those skills down to me through choice they still had to make choices around whether they spent their limited funds on a much needed new pair of shoes one week vs a quality joint if meat… And inevitably on most occasions the quality of food suffered – because the cheap stuff WAS available & otherwise it’d be bare foot or go hungry. We can all sit on our high horses and say these people get what they deserve due to their own ignorance or unwillingness to care, but when you consider a high % of the uk population are receiving a mere £70 a week because they’ve lost their jobs through recession and have to pay bills, clothing, travel and food from this then a £4 lasagne to feed a family of 4 becomes essential and their only option and yes, they may well eat it having to swallow the fact that the animal may not have had the best of lives or that they’re eating the primmest of cuts – but it’s NOT acceptable that they’re actually eating a completely different animal to that which is advertised on the packaging. THAT is the fault of the supplier or the governing body that’s responsible for ensuring our food is safe and correctly labelled. I wonder what the argument would have been should we have found out instead that the free range fillet steaks in Waitrose were horse?!
10. Grow your own – with food prices on the increase, and our new found knowledge to eat seasonally, this will only continue to ‘grow’ and ‘grow’.
11. Marshmallows – the new macaroon.
12. Eclairs – the new cupcake with all kinds of toppings and filling (not just your average chocolate and cream but strawberries and cream, butterscotch and all sorts).
You HAVE to get yourself down to Maltby Street on a Saturday between 9am & 2pm… some amazing street food, bakers, veg and butcher stalls, the gorgeous Bar Tozino, and an outside gin bar with cosy blankets. The railway arches hold a wealth of foodie secrets at reasonable prices and without the heaving crowds of Borough market. Heaven.
This weekend sees the Real Bread Festival at the Southbank Centre where the best bakers in the country will be gathering to sell their wares.
Patak’s have launched three new India stir fry sauces. I thought I’d give one a go for a quick ‘after work’ feed-up and rather enjoyed it! I used the Punjabi 5 Spice (medium hot) and added it to chopped chicken breast, a courgette, onions and a tin of tomatoes. Instead of serving with rice, I cooked up some giant cous cous, which gave a different texture and went down very well.
Other new sauces to try in the range are Bengali coconut (mild) and Goan Hot & Sour (hot). Visit Patak’s website for your nearest stockist.
Today I was invited along to a sneak peek at the beautifully presented and oh so delicious treats that Carluccio’s will be selling throughout their stores this Christmas. I’ve chosen what I want already – the Panatone and Prosecco gift box please! Whilst there we got to taste some of the delights of Italian cooking – wasn’t too sure about the deep fried pork belly! Got to see snow in July (mixed in with a little of the beautiful rain we’re having at the moment) and saw the big man himself – alongside a Campari bar. A lovely lunch that reminded me of how much I like Carluccio’s and just how quickly this year is going.
I pass the St Martin’s Lane Hotel on my way home every night, and have been intrigued by many an interesting looking pop-up selling everything from Gelato to comics over the past 12 months. Finally though, Asia de Cuba have taken over the space – for three weeks only! to sell their amazing Ceviche ‘A creative blend of Spanish, Japanese and South American influences, combining raw fish, citrus and herbs’. They also have amazing mojito’s and hot. fresh doughnuts to die for…filled with a warm butterscotch sauce and served with a zingy mojito sorbet on the side. A great place to go for a quick ‘pick me up’ or starter before hitting the town.
I’ve just signed up for my fundraising pack to run a Strawberry Tea, and can’t wait to get the invites out and the cake ideas flowing! CCC’s are becoming very popular indeed, but I can’t help feel a little restricted by some of their rules, and as nice as it is to meet new people, sometimes it’s good to just have an excuse to catch up with your girlies, eat cake, drink tea… and feel guilt free about doing it. Money raised goes to Breast Cancer Care – a charity that’s very close to my heart, and one that truly needs and uses every penny for the good.
If you’d like to run a Strawberry Tea, sign up here for your fundraising pack.
Gallo Family Vineyards have just launched a new Moscato – full of citrus and tropical flavours, this is a really lovely light dessert wine that we thoroughly enjoyed on a rare warm sunny evening with slices of fresh peach and Cornish Yarg cheese. I’d definitely recommend that you give it a go!
Our ‘West Wickham newsletter’ arrived through the door this morning and had an ad from a local independent farm shop that I didn’t even know existed! We drove up to Layhams Road Farm Shop (a very windy and quite lethal road to approach on!) to have a look around, and I think I’ve fallen in love… my new foodie heaven 🙂 It sells everything from cheese, preserves and fruit, to plants and pet food.
A few weeks ago, I got to try out a new independent home food delivery company. Hello Fresh offer a service whereby they create recipes, then deliver to your door all of the ingredients that you need make the recipe. Subscribers can order a minimum of 3 meals per week, costing an average of £4.94 per person, and then receive a very neatly wrapped box containing exactly the amount of ingredients that they need to make up their mystery recipes. Hello Fresh decided that they didn’t want customers to be able to choose which recipes, as they want to ensure variety and a balanced diet. By doing this, they hope to try and convince people who may never have liked an ingredient before to change their mind based upon it being cooked/served in a slightly different way to what they’re used to.
I really like the concept, and loved the recipes that we were delivered – my favourite being Spiced tomato Penne with Chorizo and Smoked garlic. A really simple dish to make that took around 10 minutes prep and 30 minutes to cook. We had just the amount of chilli measured out in to a little pot, a sausage of chorizo – rather than a hole string of them that would normally end up sitting in the back of my fridge until they’d gone off, and the correct portion of pasta, ready to just pop straight from the bag and in to a pan of water. The only things that weren’t supplied were the cooking equipment and a washer-uperer!
We’re so excited about attending this event. The prestigious national ‘Great 8’© series of charity dinners is a ground-breaking initiative between visionarydining.com and Hospitality Action. It features the following culinary heavyweights – Simon Rogan (L’Enclume, Cumbria), Aiden Byrne (Church Green, Cheshire), Michael Wignall (Pennyhill Park, Surrey), Alan Irwin (Lujon, Kent), Chris Holland (Alderley Edge Hotel, Cheshire), Steve Smith (Freemasons, Lancashire), Roger Hickman (Roger Hickman’s Restaurant) and Rupert Rowley (Fischers, Derbyshire). All will host an exciting and unique eight-course tasting menu at their own restaurant, each chef contributing one inspired course on the night, with events staged every two months around the UK.
The next event is taking place at Lujon, Keston in November 2011 and provides a challenge to the chefs with menu headers such as ‘Liquid’, ‘Feathers’, and ‘autumn’ set to stimulate both the imagination of the chefs and the lucky 80 ticket holders at the next event.
Tickets are priced at £100 per person, including a specially selected wine package.
It’s their an annual edible exhibition with a scenic explosion of food art – the exhibition will culminate in an extraordinary banquet finale at which diners feast on the artwork whilst enjoying a night of food related performance.
Loving the look of these guys….
Join us for our tea inspired cocktail afternoon tea, Taking tea with George. Enjoy the wondrous space Sir George Gilbert Scott created whilst sipping cocktails and sampling afternoon tea bites. With tasty treats such as Mrs Beeton’s cheese butterflies, Eccles cakes and peanut caramel choc ices, paired with the perfect tea cocktail.
Daily from 12:00pm to 4:00pm in the bar, £29.
After 11 years, we finally decided to tie the knot. With neither of us being particularly religious, and our love for the seaside and great food, we decided to break with tradition and have a typical English Seaside wedding. Friends and family gathered at The Lobster Shack, East Quay in Whitstable where we had our wedding ceremony upstairs at 3pm. A perfect, intimate service that was followed by sunshine, oysters and champagne out on the pebble beach and then back inside for a dinner of Ploughmans (served of course with Picallili and Tomato Chili jam from The Great British Pantry) Fish and Chips, and then an ice cream van where Robert and I served our guests with 99’s and oyster wafers. In the evening we opted for a Hog Roast (with mushroom risotto cakes for the veggies) courtesy of Hogs ‘n’ Kisses and our wedding cake (made by Strawberry Shortcakes) was Chocolate sponge with a chocolate buttercream and topped with an oyster shell and pearl instead of the traditional bride and groom. We had the most amazing singer and DJ, and danced our little socks off until 1am. We can’t thank the staff of The Lobster Shack enough. Their calm professional manner, along with their attention to detail, great food and great service was so amazing. We truly did have the best day of our lives.
The foodies festival couldn’t have been held on a better weekend – perfect weather for a moving picnic through the many stalls (and a jug or two of Pimms!). With a healthy number and variety of stalls we sampled chocolate, some fantastic cheeses, scrumptious cakes, curry sauces, pastries, liqueuers, sweets and even some freshly shucked oysters.
1. The Little Round Cake Company who made delicious white chocolate and raspberry layered cakes. Our favourite of the whole day.
2. King’s Ginger fiery ginger liquer. One word – yum!
3. Another favourite was the Goody Good Stuff sweets stall – absolutely delicious sweets made from all natural (and gelatin-free) ingredients.
4. Some cracking cheeses were on offer from the Oxford cheese Company, especially their Spitfire cheese. Wow.
5. A special mention has to go to the Hendricks gin stall, which greeted us on our arrival to the festival and sent us home in good spirits!
The poem created by Edward Mackay at the We Eat Poets evening. Click here to read the review.
a poem written and performed at the second edition of We Eat Poets!
Between the capo and the fret.
Between the chime and chink of fork and knife.
between the friends, the lover, husband, wife.
and the humming buzz of hammer drum.
Between the wine card and the fizzed head’s spin.
Between the finger-picked dried meat and blue-veined strum.
and the brick-built hall in which it’s hung.
Between the flesh and feast and flesh again.
Between the box of cheese and deep-filled lung.
Between the peel of green paint and the forming face.
Between the junkyard and the auction house.
Between the candelabra’s bulb and candle’s tongue.
Between light-headed, merry, tipsy, drunk and soused.
Between the formal fold of card and fresh print’s change.
Between the written word and throw of voice.
Between the Suffolk Gold and Old Spot shoulder.
Between the savoured, rum-soaked word and sudden choice.
and the pear-slopped stink at the periphery.
in Vauxhall, between salt-dried cod and sea.
We were fortunate enough to attend last nights launch party with Kanaloa and Gallo for Gallo’s new Summer Red wine – a sweet fruity red, served chilled and also great as a spritzer, or served in a cocktail with blackberries, Chambord and lemonade (as we found out last night!). It was a star studded event, with Pixie Lott, Jo Wood, Alice Dellal, Henry Holland, Francesca Hull, Gabriella Ellis, Natt Weller, Leah Weller and last but not least Diana Vickers and her fella George Craig. Holland and Vickers took to the decks whilst tasty canapes of mini cheeseburgers, fillets of lamb and caramelised onion pastries were handed out on the roof terrace, overlooking Hyde Park. A very enjoyable evening had by all – thanks Gallo!
I’m not your typical ‘Cruise’ target audience, but the thought of spending a week sunbathing, eating and drinking surely appeals to everyone?! Lots of celebrity Chefs are partnering up with companies to add credibility to their menus on-board, like Gary Rhodes and Marco Pierre White for P&O Cruises, and now Antony Worrall Thompson joins four other top European chefs to run a series of special themed cruises with MSC Cruises. Antony will be joining MSC Splendida on her 8 day, 7 night cruise departing 4th February 2012 (Genoa, Barcelona, Valletta, La Goulette (Tunisia), Civitavecchia (Rome), Marseille, Genoa). Prices start from £539 per person (cruise only).
A little birdie tells us that this beauty is on it’s way to the UK!
FOLLADOR Wines are a family owned business and have been successfully making wine since the 18th Century. Specialising in Prosecco Valdobbiadene Wines, FOLLADOR are well respected and one of the premier Italian Sparkling Wine producers. We first tried their delicious Prosecco at Fernandez and Lelu’s Supper Club and can’t WAIT to have it again… watch this spot for announcements of retailers and trendy-wendy bars that will be stocking it shortly!
This months insirpation HAS to come from Olive magazine… because we’ve just been featured on page 9 as ‘Reader Blog of the month’ Eeeeeeeeekkkkkk!!
Hummus Bros and Cancer Research UK are teaming up once again to offer Londoners the opportunity to dine without spending a penny – all while raising money for charity.
Barter for your meal by bringing in clothes, DVDs, household goods and other quality goods for Cancer Research UK’s charity shops to sell. A Cancer Research UK charity shop expert will assess donations and the equivalent value can be used towards food at Hummus Bros.
Award winning California wine brand, Barefoot Wine, has announced the arrival in the UK of its delightfully sweet Moscato. Reasonably priced at just £6.49 in Tesco, it’s delicious Apricot and peachy flavours go so well with a nice big bowl of greek yogurt and honey – or any dessert for that matter!
Go on – treat yourself, or bring something different to the next dinner party that you go to!
They’re WILLING me to buy them….
Let the Curry Festival commence!
The Festival will kick start on Sunday 8th May in con-junction with the Baishaki Mela (Bangladeshi New Year Festival), which will see Brick Lane transformed in to an outdoor al fresco dining experience. Up to 40 participating restaurants will treat curry lovers to a street party with tables, chairs and stalls lined up to enjoy the special dishes cooked up by the talented chefs.
Book tickets online now and get the free Real Food Festival cookbook here.
With only two weeks to go until the Real Food Festival at Earls Court, we’re clearing out our fridges and dusting off our freezer bags to make space for the delicious food items we’ll be buying there direct from the producers. The new addition for this year which we’re most excited about seeing is the Butchery Demo Theatre, being hosted by Allen’s of Mayfair where they’ll be imparting some of the skills and knowledge built-up over their 120 year history. The demonstrations will include sessions on how to butcher Lamb, Beef, Pigs and more, as well as the Allen’s of Mayfair stall for visitors to purchase some of their exceptional produce.
Advance tickets are just £13.50 or £19.50 – inclusive of the brand new Real Food Cookbook, kids go free courtesy of Sacla.
You may have read my recent review of Fernandez and Leluu’s Supper Club? If so, you’ll know how completely in love I now am with the idea of Supper Clubs, and so Kerstin Rodger’s (AKA Ms Marmite Lover) book couldn’t have come at a better time. Although I’m not brave enough to want to start one up myself (just yet), I loved every minute of reading Kerstin’s accounts of endless evenings entertaining and feeding complete strangers in her home. Another bonus for me, is that Kerstin is infact vegetarian, and so although there are guest recipes from other Supper Club owners, all of her recipes are veggie friendly (although some also include fish). Please don’t be mistaken into thinking that I myself am a veggie – I LOVE MY MEAT! but I often have vegetarian friends over for dinner parties and spend weeks frantically trying to find something that doesn’t feel like they’ve just been handed a load of side dishes, or that something makes for an interesting menu that everyone would be pleased to enjoy. This book takes a lot of that hastle away.
I own almost a hundred of recipe books, from celebrity chefs to strange little finds in second hand shops, but I can safely say that I’ve never bothered to actually read any of them all the way through from cover to cover. I tend to just use them to flick through and get inspiration/ideas. However the Supper Club was different. I didn’t want to put it down, and read the whole thing in just two days. It takes you through the 12 steps of setting up a Supper Club, the hard lessons learnt by Kerstin, a brief autobiography of her foodie life so far, and contains lots of great sounding and unusual dinner menus and recipes, as well as top tips… like how to make a bowl out of ice and flowers!
Don’t think that you have to have been to a Supper Club to be able to enjoy this book, but expect to be gagging to want to attend one after you’ve read it! Photo’s of Kerstin’s kitchen make it look more like a creative artists studio with her Aga as the main masterpiece than just a home kitchen, or clinical restaurant kitchen.
In summary, Kirstin sounds like an amazing lady, who loves her daughter, her cooking, socialising and her Aga very much indeed and I can’t wait to try out a few of the recipes from her book myself, and to hopefully attend her Supper Club in the near future. The beautifully illustrated Supper Club will be taking pride of place on my dining room dresser for all to see and enjoy.
2. A nice cold Chardonnay goes REALLY well with mackerel, and the Redwood Creek one is especially nice because it has a slight oakyness, which seems to disappear once the taste of fish brings out the fruity flavours in the wine.
3. Redwood Creeks Pinot Noir goes really well with smoked Venison – Smoking meat and aubergines being another top tip that I learnt from Mat! He used one of these stovetop smokers… another thing I’ll now be giving a go!
4. The label on the Redwood Creek bottle shows Redwood Creek in California – apparently where the water is taken from to grow the grapes that go into the wines.
There’s nothing more special than a spot of shopping in London, followed by afternoon tea with the girls and so I thought I’d list below a few that were recently featured in Stylist Magazine.
Have you tried the new Marmite chocolate bar?! If so, we want to know what you think….
Lets start the New Year by doing something good… write to your MPs, sign the petition and get onboard with Hughs Fish Fight.
There’s absolutely no reason why fisherman should be made to throw back dead fish to the seas. Things need to change, and our Government need to make it happen. do your bit by making sure that it does, and by buying something a little different and tastier to cod! I’ll be posting up some lovely mackeral and coley recipes over the next few days to help you try!
See a piece written by Becca in support of this. All food bloggers should come together to support this fight.
Let the cupcake competition commence!
What I Ate Last Night will be on the judging panel of this exciting competition, so get your seasonal creative juices going and get baking!!
Visit tesco.com/food for entry details and if you need any help with recipes or further decorating tips click here , or get in touch with us at What I Ate Last Night and let us know what it is that you need help with.
Home made Christmas hampers from The Great British Pantry!
These are AMAZING – they come beautifully packaged, taste gorgeous, and you can order online and even pretend you made them yourself!
Every Wednesday during the Summer, Zebrano, 18 Greek Street will be placing no price tags whatsoever on their food menu – customers just pay what they believe the meal they were served is worth – it is all in the hands of the customer! Zebrano want their customers to believe they are getting a fair price and they believe this is a great way of demonstrating this. Get yourself down there for a taste of summer!
There are some great days out suggested in the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain – and it’s FREE to Blue Badge Holders!
A great day at the Real Food Festival – it’s even bigger and better this year. I’d strongly recommend that you pop down tomorrow (the last day) if you have the day off and want a great day out. Pate Moi, St John and Dolly Smiths pickles and Galileo Farm were just a few of my favourites.
I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of Platform – a new bar and restaurant that’s opened in Tooley Street. It seems like a great place to go for either pre-club cocktails, for a bite to eat in the bar area, or for fine dining upstairs. Canapes were nice, and the crowd and atmosphere at the launch party was great – watch this space for a full review soon.
Write a message of support for Phil Packer, Catherine Bull and everyone else who will be completing the London Marathon this year. Phil and Catherine’s challenge is to help raise awareness of children with arthritis – a great cause that needs support me thinks!
The Ideal home show was great – a nice mix of gardening, food and household inspiration. Highlights included a garden made entirely of chocolate, the Ideal Village by Anglian Home Improvements -affordable yet high tech living for first time buyers, three bedroom homes with open plan living, a traditional town house and ideas on how to update your existing home and reduce running costs. My favourite though was the floating office, located in the central marina. I’d love to have one of these!
The show is still on until 5th April, so get yourself down there for a day of teasing, playing and inspiration.
THE IDEAL HOME SHOW STARTS TODAY!
We’re off to attend the Ideal Home show today. It’s on at Earls Court, London until 5th April so if you haven’t already got your tickets, book them now!
Real Food Festival – tickets now on sale!
This was such a brilliant event last year. I’d strongly recommend that anyone looking for foodie inspiration, or just a great day out get their tickets booked! It’s on at Earls Court between 7-10 May.
24th November- New Cocktail Bar opening!
I’m privileged to have been invited along to a sneak preview of the soon to be opening Black and Blue’s cocktail Bar on Berners Street, London tonight. Will let you all know what it’s like tomorrow, and details of when it’s open to follow.
‘Indulge in an exceptional Christmas-shopping experience and discover an eclectic mix of exquisite and desirable products ideal for Christmas gifts from elegant fashion accessories, stylish products for your home, something decorative for your table top to the ideal gifts for men and children, plus unusual spirits, fine wines and Champagne.
Click here to find out more, and book tickets.
I sooo want to buy this Ladurée box with macaroons (or have someone buy it for me!) they’re going to be on sale at the fair – hint, hint!
I love autumn time because of the great hardy veg that’s around – squash, sweet potatoes and turnips are all essential items for your autumn veggie basket.
Congratulations to Maria from SE London, and Leanne from Kent for winning the CIRIO competition. Their winning recipes will be posted on the blog for all to enjoy and they’ll be receiving their goody packs of CIRIO products and recipes from Whatiatelastnight.com. Many thanks as well, to all of you who kindly sent in your entries. We had great fun trying out your delicious dishes.
I’ve just received the ‘Ciao Tuscany’ cookbook and can’t wait to try out the recipes. This week I’m going to be making the ragu pork with polenta, and naked ravioli with spinach and ricotta. Unfortunately us Brits miss out on the duos amazing looking restaurants that are scattered across America, but the book is available to buy online at Amazon, and so at least we can re-create the dishes at home!
A hidden gem that instantly takes you back to your childhood in the heart of Soho. Mrs Kibbles has every kind of old fashioned sweet that you could imagine – including my favourites of banana and custard, army and navy and Wham bars. Great as a reasonably priced Friday treat to yourself or the office, and you can buy large jars of mixed sweets as a gift for your friends and family.
There’s nothing like a trip to Spain to get the foodie juices flowing. Serrano hams, tapas bars and paella by the sea, all capture the essence of summer and good living. For great tapas and Spanish produce in London, head to Brindisa in Borough market.
2. Burtree puddings made the BEST sticky toffee pudding!
4. The Burren Smokehouse, for the most melt in the mouth smoked salmon you’ll ever taste!
5. Meopham Valley Vineyard, located just 30 miles from central London, and using no herbicides or insecticides on the vineyard, the Pinot Gris tasted lovely!
6. Basque pig charcuterie had three great products to try chorizo, salami and the Saucisse Sèche which we bought and want more of!
Thanks to those of you that took part in our Easter poll – it turns out that you couldn’t live without hot cross buns or lamb over the easter period!
This months foodie inspiration comes from a trip to Pont de la tour – although not the BEST Sunday meal that I’ve ever had in terms of the food, it was certainly a lovely environment with great views and a mouth watering dessert list!
Simply add ice to a glass, then fill it with one 5th cordial and top up with tonic water. Very refreshing!
I’ve never liked brussel sprouts, but I think that’s because they’ve been over cooked and mushy. Instead of boiling them, try frying some cubes of pancetta in a saucepan, then add the brussels, and three tablespoons of creme fresh, give them a good stir and then leave to simmer for around 15 minutes – deeelicious!
We’ve been holidaying in Norfolk, and seeing all of the pheasants around has made me want to cook lots of birdie food and think of Christmas! In addition to pheasant, I’ll be on the look out for partridge, guinea fowl and wood pigeon!
I’ve just been told that this month, our guest blogger is going to be Pie ‘n’ Mash films Director, Bill Maloney. In keeping with the ‘film’ theme, we’ll be showing Bill’s recipe as a video on the site next week – the first ever video recipe to be featured on whatiatelasnight.
Tried the Butternut and Gorgonzola soup today (below) and it was delicious. Loads left over to take to work for lunch on Monday too! Highly recommend you trying it.
Ocado have a great recipe section on their site and it’s so easy to choose something you want to cook, hit a button and have all of the ingredients delivered to your door. This week I’m liking the look of the fish stew.
A weeks holiday to Fornells, in Menorca has inspired me to cook lots and lots of fish! great dishes that we ate in lovely restaurants around the harbour included seafood calderetta soup with rice, seafood platters, octopus and great tapas. Mmmm…..
Something to try this week….
Chorizo and sausage burgers – idea from Waitrose food website, served in pitta bread with rocket.
An idea came to me over the weekend of a dessert that contains half panatone and half strawberries and jelly – a bit of a twist on the original Strawberries and cream.
This Italian deli on Frith St in Soho is a great place to go if you want to cook something simple with great quality produce. They make the best home made sauces and fresh filled pasta have the munchiest parma ham and buffalo mozzarella. When you step inside you’d think you were in Italy.
Goats cheese mash – eaten at the Pearsons Arms in whitstable. Looking forward to trying out possible meats/fish that it might go well with – other than monkfish wrapped in parma ham.
– Great seasonal table on Hugh’s website, I didn’t realise that squid was out of season for so long!
I love food and enjoy cooking for friends, family, myself and my dog. I like nothing more than surfing the net for foodie inspiration, watching cookery programmes and visiting a food market. I’m not a professional cook by any means, but I do try to make a variety of seasonal and healthy food each night and so I thought that I’d share my culinary delights with the rest of the web. There’s a ‘foodie inspiration’ page showing where i get my kicks and ideas from, and then the main section is full of recipes for people to use/add to.
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NOTE: The photo to the left is the Donora Dragon weathervane that now sits atop the town gazebo in the parking lot at Sixth Street and McKean Avenue.
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Last week's b7friday challenge was departures and arrivals. Set in season 4 with major spoilers, 240 words.
He'd lost Blake--twice, the Liberator, and Cally. It had hurt more than Avon had thought anything would, more than Anna had (not that he'd ever had her to lose), perhaps because they'd all fallen from his grasp so quickly and easily.
What did he have left? Just a rusted planet hopper and a crew consisting of two impetuous young people, a woman he knew nothing about, and Vila.
The last one from the beginning when everything had seemed possible. If he lost Vila... but then, he'd learned as a child that it was best to get the worst over with as fast as possible. That was one reason he'd sent Vila and Dayna to meet the Space Rats. Vila was clever and cunning when he was forced to be, and Dayna was tough: either he'd gain a stardrive or have nothing left to lose.
He'd also found something else when Plaxton died: she hadn't mattered to him so it hadn't hurt at all. What was a little numbness that hadn't been there before? Yes, this was an excellent strategy. Avon bared his teeth in a humourless grin. You couldn't lose what you didn't care about.
Cally had said to him more than once in the last year that he'd lost his sense of purpose. Well, that was one thing he could get back. He'd see what he could do with a fast ship and an expendable crew.
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I’ve been working with Ollie O’Brien here in CASA on this animation showing hire bike journeys on October 4th 2010, the day of a major tube strike, and hence a very popular day for the London Bicycle Hire Scheme.
We gleaned this data from the public available first one million journeys (actually nearly 1.4 million journeys) – detailing the start and end stands, start time and duration for each individual trip (this data runs from late July to November, but we’ve just looked at October 4th so far). Ollie has the positions of each stand, and was able to calculate the shortest reasonable route for each combination – as there are upwards of 350 stands, that’s over 100,000 potential routes! By dividing the route length by the duration of the journey, we were able to calculate an average speed for each trip.
Bikes which start and end and the same place are represented by the tadpole circling around the stand a few times and then disappearing – faster circling means the bike was not used for very long; a slower orbit means the bike was out for longer.
There are a few provisos – the route finding is not always 100% accurate (though it’s very good 99% of the time, but the Embankment proves confusing). I’ve yet to test the “number of bikes active” statistic properly – but I’ve reason to think it should be accurate most of the time. There is the occasional “blip” – bikes taking ten minutes to cross London – which could be due to bad data, or possibly the funny vans that redistribute them. We will no doubt tweak these on subsequent versions, and for the technically minded we can talk about the approach we used in more detail in future posts.
I think on that particular day I walked for 40 minutes before I could find a spare bike, and somewhere around Wenlock Rock I found a single usable bicycle in a rack of six dysfunctional ones and took furiously to the road. Hindsight is always 20/20.
Great work Martin! Is it possible to get a version with some background mapping? Difficult with the movie resolution I know, but would aid interpretation.
Also, for the future, interesting to think about relationships between bike infrastructure (lanes, cyclesuperhighways… ) and where cyclists really go/want to go.
Yep, this animation contains very little analysis – in order to get anything sensible for future planning, we need to do some serious aggregation of journey preference by time of day, total, etc. Some of that’s started already, and I’ll add it to the blog as we get more results.
I’m working with Ollie O’Brien to add a map backing – there are a couple of technical hurdles we haven’t yet overcome* but it’s on the to-do list.
*If anyone who is experienced in setting alpha values for images in OPENGL Processing sketches wants to point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated.
Martin, really enjoy this. Can you give a brief rundown of the software you used to put this together? Very well executed!
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How are you a part of God’s story today?
There are several things that we are required to do in a worship service in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Prayer is one – it can be spoken or sung, but we must pray. Preaching is another. It can be spoken or performed, but there must be some kind of interpretation of God’s word for God’s people. Offerings are also required, oddly enough. That’s not because of the pragmatic need to pay the light bill. The category of “offering” is much broader than just the money we give. Instead, our weekly “offering” is a reminder to offer ourselves to God continually. And, in order to worship, we must read from the Bible.
It’s important to remember why it is that we read from the Bible. We do so not because we worship the Bible. After all, God alone is worthy of worship. We read from the Bible, from Scripture, because it points us toward God. The Bible is not the only book in which we can find meaning. After all, there are valuable lessons in fairy tales and ancient mythologies. Authors from Shakespeare to J.K. Rowling can teach and move us. But what we believe about the Bible is that it is, in its own unique way, God’s own word. It is not merely a historical curiosity. It is the story of God’s love for God’s creation, and as such, its wisdom is one from which we continue to draw meaning for our lives.
So: how are you a part of God’s story today?
This is the question I want to lift up this morning. And I want to do so by triangulating it with three other questions.
People come to worship for all kinds of reasons. Some come because they are full of joy and want that joy magnified. Others come because they are hopeless and want to know that God hasn’t given up on us yet. Some come because they are angry…or anxious…or afraid…or looking for direction. Others are looking for confirmation for what they already know. Some are auditioning a new church, looking for a more permanent sense of community, trying on a church to see if it fits. And others come because it’s the rhythm of their week: without worship, it isn’t Sunday.
What is it that you need to hear today?
This question is one way to enter the lesson. Do you need a word of hope? Challenge? Comfort? Wisdom? Surprise? Purpose? Reassurance? Direction? Forgiveness? Before we dive into our lesson from the Book of Acts, I invite you to take a moment right now. Anchor yourself in this place at this time and let your answer rise to the top: what is it that you need to hear today?
In our lesson today, the disciples have left the nest. They have overcome the shock of the risen and ascended Christ, regrouping and moving forward. The eleven have replaced Judas the betrayer, becoming the twelve again. Pentecost has multiplied them into the thousands. And now, they are spreading their wings and taking flight.
Peter and John are the first ones out of the gate. Going up to the Temple for daily prayer, they encounter a man begging for his livelihood. We learn that he was born with a disability, meaning that reliance on the kindness of others was his primary means of earning a living.
Peter and John, rather than turning their heads like the bulk of the crowds, or tossing a coin as some might do, stop and speak to him. Peter comes right out and tells him: we are broke. We can’t give you any money. But what we can give you is far more powerful: healing. The man leaps to his feat. As he heads into the Temple, his very presence usurps the sacrifices and prayers of the altar. He is the surest sign of God’s power in evidence that day.
Who do you identify with? Is it Peter and John, the disciples who represent the early church? Is it the beggar, the one who is tolerated but not embraced? Or is it the crowds, spectators to it all?
This, too, is a good way to enter the lesson. My hunch is that if you are feeling empowered, you are more likely to see yourself in Peter or John. If you are feeling beaten down, you might look to the one who is miraculously healed. And if you are unsure of what this lesson might teach, you could see yourself in the unnamed crowds, sitting back and watching it all take place, unsure where to jump in and take part.
Take another moment. Which character resonates with you? Inhabit that character. Hold that character alongside your first answer, reminding yourself what you have come here needing to hear this morning.
Peter is the compulsive one, the disciple who rushes into the water to walk alongside Jesus, only to sink beneath the waves. He’s the one who identifies Jesus as the Christ, the Messiah, but then tries to turn Jesus away from the cross. He defends Jesus’ life in the Garden, but then denies ever having known him a few hours later. Peter is the rock. And after Jesus’ ascension, Peter takes over the reigns of leadership, doing so with a great deal more maturity than he had exhibited up to that point.
John is also known as the “beloved disciple”. He’s the one in whom Jesus confides. Along with Peter and James, John is part of Jesus’ inner circle. From the cross, Jesus urges John to take Mary into his home as though she were his own mother. John never utters a word in our story – and yet, his presence is important and powerful. In modern terms, John is the introvert to Peter’s extrovert.
Then there’s the man who is healed. Unnamed, he serves as a living parable of God’s mercy. He is a fixture, the man who begs daily by the Beautiful Gate. He has known nothing but brokenness his whole life. This brokenness, while it makes him vulnerable, also makes him virtually invisible. Ignored. In his healing, he takes center stage, a witness to Jesus, himself an embodiment of the power of resurrection.
And let’s not forget the crowds, the Bible’s version of the Greek chorus. The nameless, faceless crowds are the ones who pursue Jesus throughout the Galilee. They parade him into Jerusalem, pronouncing him the Messiah, the Son of David; and within a week, they proclaim their allegiance to Caesar, calling for Jesus’ death. They are the same ones who swarm the streets on Pentecost, their lives changed at a moment’s notice. And here they are again, marveling at the transformation that has taken place. Of course, it is not long before they are back to their old ways, part of the movement to oppress the early church.
Who are you in the story? And how does that connect with what it is you need to hear?
What is it that God needs you to hear today?
We come here with our hopes and desires. And God always, always meets us where we are. And yet, that doesn’t mean that we stay there. No one in our lesson today leaves it the way they entered it. Each one experiences transformation – each one in just the way they needed it, too.
The man who receives healing is the clearest example of this transforming power of God. As the story begins, it is just another day for him. He has made it to his usual spot, along the roadside, waiting for the Temple pilgrims to come by so that he might survive from their gleanings. As Peter and John arrive, he looks to them for alms. And when they respond, he expects they will come through in some small way.
I can almost imagine him thinking, “Unless your next words are going to be, ‘but here’s a sandwich’, then just keep on moving.” Instead, Peter offers him the one thing he has truly been seeking his entire life: wholeness.
Think about that: this man’s whole life has been one of waiting, of a routine marked by helplessness and vulnerability. And now, in the blink of an eye, he receives not only the ability to walk for the first time. He is given the gift of an unknown future, full of possibility and imaginings!
So what about you? How are you a part of God’s story today?
Are you among the crowds – watching from the sidelines, eager to react, but not to jump in? If so, will you take that chance today? Will you not just keep on watching, but to join Peter and John and the other disciples, living in the footsteps of Christ?
Are you Peter, holding onto some precious gift that, if you were bold enough to release it, would change someone’s life forever? If so, will you do it? Will you open your hands and your heart in order that the world might look just a little bit more like the way God desires it to be?
Are you John, not taking the lead necessarily, but being that steady, loving, quiet presence that nonetheless communicates volumes about the healing and encouraging power of God? If so, will you lend your strength? Will you give that gift of reassurance and encouragement to someone who truly needs it?
Are you the broken man made whole, coming here out of habit or routine, not expecting much to change, and yet open to the possibility that, once you leave here, life will never be the same? If so, will you embody that resurrection? Will you leave here today not just a little more whole than when you arrived, but dancing in your heart for all the world to see?
How are you part of God’s story – not just today, but from now on?
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Professor van Zee has been on the IU Astronomy faculty since 2001. She received a B.S. in Astronomy and Chemistry from Haverford College in 1991, an M.S. in Astronomy in 1994, and a Ph.D. in Astronomy in 1996 from Cornell University. She was a Jansky Postdoctoral Fellow at NRAO-Socorro and a Research Associate at the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics.
Professor van Zee is working on several projects related to understanding the links between star formation, elemental enrichment, and gas distribution and kinematics in star forming galaxies. Her work focuses on both the star formation history and evolution of dwarf galaxies (including stellar population models and regulatory mechanisms for star formation) as well as the elemental enrichment of spiral and irregular galaxies.
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I read it at night, and then through the night until around 2:00 a.m. I didn’t want to stop and have nightmares. It’s a little weird and falls into a fantasy world which you’re not sure if it’s the character’s schizophrenia or dreams or both.
I can’t honestly say I enjoyed it.
And my pet peeve about missing words? Yup. It’s missing some words. A lot.
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Two days after a protest outside Triveni Sugar Mills in Khatauli, in western UP's Muzaffarnagar district, demanding dismissal of Kashmiri people employed there, youths from the Valley have begun to flee the city out of fear.
On Wednesday, mill officials said 34 out of more than 70 Kashmiri men employed in the unit have already left and more are planning to leave in the next few days. Most of them come here during the cane crushing period - between November and April. Triveni is the biggest of Muzaffarnagar's eight sugar mills, employing nearly 700 people, and make up 30 per cent of 6.17 lakh quintal cane crushed in all of them per day, mill authorities said.
Members of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Tomar) had protested outside the mill on Tuesday and demanded that Kashmiri workers should be sent back, as "people abuse and throw stones at soldiers in the Valley and come here to take shelter".
On Wednesday morning, Bilal Syed, 22, standing in the middle of a courtyard, which is flanked by two barrack-styled large rooms with wooden beds where the workers sleep, said, "I have no qualms admitting that I am afraid - anything can happen to us (here). There is fear among all of us. We have never been made to feel this way before. We come here to earn an honest living. We have never, and never will, harm others…. It is hard, but we need to go back," Bilal, surrounded by his colleagues, said.
Besides Bilal, who comes from Baniwal in Kashmir, more than 20 people from the Valley plan to take the train back towards home by Thursday. Bilal Ahmad, in his early-twenties, said they come to these areas since there are very few jobs available in Kashmir. "Here, we get good employment during the (cane) crushing period. We work during the winter and then return. But it seems that option is closing now. My parents are afraid and want me back," he said.
Ashok Kumar, vice-president of the mill since 2011, said "several Kashmiris" have been working here, as the mill has been conducive to their employment.
A senior official in Triveni Mills said, "They are leaving out of fear, which is wrong. We will hold discussions with the district administration to come up with a solution. We can provide every level of identification for cooperation. Such a situation never came up before, and we hope it is resolved soon."
Additional District Magistrate Amit Singh said, "We do not have a count of Kashmiris working in (Muzaffarnagar's) mills. So far, we have learnt there are some workers (from Kashmir) in Triveni Mills. We have not received any official complaint from either the police or the mill authorities. We will have talks and take due action if we find any misconduct."
Maintaining that he feels workers from Kashmir should not be harmed, Sanjeev Balyan, the BJP MP from Muzaffarnagar, said, "They are coming here to earn. They are not staying back and indulging in harmful activities. It is wrong, unnecessary politicisation. I will speak to the administration to ensure protection for them."
Reiterating that Kashmiri migrant workers "take refuge in the mill", Vishal Ahlawat of BKU (Tomar), reacting to the contention that the issue can be resolved if they are given identity proofs, said, "Even terrorists have been found with identity cards."
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Last week I was saddened to hear that at a city meeting a proposed apartment building was criticized because, among many other reasons, it ostensibly added density to the south Joaquin neighborhood.
So here’s the thing: density is good.
One of the few communal gardens in Provo… and it also happens to be next to a pocket of high-ish (or more accurately medium) density housing. That’s not a coincidence, it’s a necessity.
Let me be clear: I support much higher density everywhere in Provo. I think adding density to the Joaquin neighborhood above 500 North — which I’ve been told is the plan — is great for example, but relatively inconsequential due to the demographics and size of that area.
Instead, I’m in favor of adding density in Joaquin below 500 North, in other Pioneer neighborhoods, and elsewhere. These areas are proximate to downtown, already somewhat denser than other neighborhoods, and have thousands of acres of wasted space that could be developed into higher density housing.
This is one way to increase density: putting awesome homes with shallow setbacks really close together.
It’s also worth mentioning that “density” is not synonymous with Manhattan or Chicago; we don’t have to demolish everything and put up glass towers — though a few wouldn’t hurt so people who prefer that option could actually live in Provo. Density can be increased with low-rise multi-unit buildings (generally my preferred option), single family infill, alley homes, accessory apartments, etc. Pocket neighborhoods are explicitly a density-increasing strategy; if you like them, you like increasing density.
It has been my assumption that most people who oppose density are really opposing bad design. Most examples of medium or high “density” in Provo are horrible apartment complexes surrounded by terrible parking lots. In many cases these examples aren’t really dense; a student fourplex surrounded by eight or more parking spots might seem dense, but a few row houses with less parking may actually be denser, while also being more attractive and livable for families.
This site includes several apartment complexes. But it’s also poorly designed. The apartments are also so spread out by parking that this isn’t actually high density; rather it’s pretty low density. Low density and bad design are both problems that need solving in Provo right now.
In any case, I join with critics of bad design; we should demand livable spaces for our cities and not tolerate crap. There was a fair amount of crap in the recent proposal for the Joaquin neighborhood — mostly in the form of the parking lot — and so it was rightly rejected.
But I’m not going to mince words here: if you truly oppose density you’re wrong. As I’ve argued over and over and over again on this blog, density leads to increased safety, more downtown retail, better restaurants, more diversity, more walkability, and even more green space. It reduces the strain on government and increases efficiency. When density and good design converge — think Paris, Rome or even Rio de Janeiro — the experience is viscerally, almost ineffably, pleasurable. The reason we don’t have these kinds of spaces in Provo isn’t because they can’t exist, it’s because we continue to make well-intentioned but very poor decisions — often about density — about our city.
As I wrote above, I favor adding density all over Provo. I oppose plans to unilaterally prevent density increases in south Joaquin or anywhere else for that matter. And I fundamentally believe that more people should have the opportunity to enjoy the city’s big trees, old architecture, walkable infrastructure and burgeoning cultural scene.
In the end, if Provo resists adding density it’ll lose a lot of interesting people who currently see in it more potential than perfection.
Though I wouldn’t have guessed it, the Wasatch Front has more transit projects than nearly all other regions in the U.S.
Reconnecting America recently produced an interactive map of transit projects in all major American metro areas. The map includes 30 projects in northern Utah. As far as I could tell, only L.A. and Washington D.C. had more projects in the pipeline. Chicago tied with the Wasatch Front.
Clearly this is significant because it means that Utah is investing in its future. It’s also fascinating that it is investing more heavily than places that would stereotypically have more interested in mass transit.
But it’s also good because, in light of the recent inversion and Beijing-like pollution, Utah cannot continue to rely on cars. It’s literally making us sick.
In any case, the map is worth checking out if for no other reason than because it lists the status of all of Utah’s transit projects. That means the Provo-Orem bus rapid transit project is there, as is the Frontrunner line south of Provo, the TRAX line to the airport and an array of other things.
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This photo is a follow up to my posting on ‘Whitehouse on South Uist’ really just to show you that not all the Whitehouse concrete buildings were a failure. This one survived and looks like it is a working farm, I bet somewhere there are the remains of a Blackhouse, the original home.
Nice pic! When you read about the number of people who lived on the islands (and elsewhere on the west coast) in the 18th and 19th centuries, and you look at the landscape, you really wonder how it managed to support them (sadly in many years it didn’t). It must still be difficult making a living as a farmer up there.
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We invite you to Come On In! & Get Hip at our 2017 Christian Women’s Retreat on March 24 through March 26 at the Silver Spur Guest Ranch located in the beautiful Texas hill country.
Visit our website for more information and to download your registration form today!
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Last weekend I used OpenTable.com to make a dinner reservation. I've had an account for a few years, and use it a couple times a year. As with everyone I do business with, I use a tagged email address.
Subject: your number one potence ensurer!
Making prices for medication products dirt cheap.
My guess is that either OpenTable or the restaurant (Sushi Groove South) has a security issue.
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So I want to move away from Linux as my main OS. Why not just install Windows XP instead?
Well I could, of course. Though I’d still want to buy a new PC, as my current one is getting a bit long in the tooth (7 years and counting, bless it). But frankly I just don’t like using WinXP that much. I had to use it on-site the other week and couldn’t wait to get back to my nice slick Linux desktop!
I also get the impression that Windows isn’t that much more stable than Linux. After all it still has a million different hardware combinations to deal with, just like Linux. The other day I booted my Windows laptop and it claimed that the network card that had been in there for weeks was “new hardware”, and proceeded to use up 20 minutes of my valuable time while I scrambled for the driver CD. Grr…!
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Well, I totally dropped the ball on my promise to do some “good ol’ fashioned desk job entries” last week.
It’s Monday. And I’m still working an office temp gig this week (which has just been extended by a few days due to an unforeseen circumstance in the office). It pays well and I’m enjoying the routine. In fact, I think it’s making me more productive all-around. Interesting!
That said, I’m also busy as eff.
I would be remiss, however, if I didn’t point out that today is a special day for me. September 27 will always hold an important place in my heart because it’s the day I started losing weight in 2002. On this day eight years ago, I was a very, very heavy young woman. I weighed over 265 pounds, looked awful, felt worse, and had maaaybe owned three pieces of clothing I could fit into. It was a miserable reality.
Losing the weight and keeping it off hasn’t always been a cake-walk, but I feel so blessed to realize that eight years later, I’m so much thinner, happier, healthier and feel more at peace with my body than ever before. Changing my habits and behaviors wasn’t just a phase – I really DID it.
Do I still have to keep myself from eating too many french fries and force myself to workout? All the time. But those day to day mini-battles are meaningless (which is why I rarely talk about them) when compared to the big picture.
Eight years ago, on this day, I made a commitment to myself that I was going to change my physical reality. And I did. The old, fat me is screaming joyfully from the rooftops right now.
1.) My latest article’s over up at Spring!
2.) If you’re looking for a some direction in your professional or personal life my dear friend Michelle Ward, the When I Grow Up Coach (and one half of a coupla married cuties with whom Kevin and I love to double date), has partnered with her colleague and a very talented artist, Jessica Smith, to launch a brilliant new website and e-course called The Declaration of You! I love their plan and their passion, and I’m going to be taking the course MYSELF! So, maybe you should too?
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I’ve started a series of features called “[Blank] of the Hour” where I post about something that has spoken to me on an exceptionally deep level, either in content, style, or both. This is my first entry in the “Blog of the Hour” series.
I love nature. I love the beauty of nature. I love reading the writings of writers that do a beautiful job of writing about the beauty of nature. It’s what I tried to do in my post Soul Spring Magic, and why some of my favorite blogs are from writers that focus on writing about the beauty of nature. Blogs like Piper’s Adventures, Harvesting Hecate, and others. And it’s why I chose for my inaugural selection a beautiful peace of writing undergirded with the beauty of the natural world.
Through Sinai Sand by Heidi Stauff has been one of my favorite blogs since I first entered the blogging universe a few months ago. Heidi has become not only one of my favorite bloggers, but also one of my all-time favorite authors, vying for the number one spot with the likes of Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and CS Lewis. Her post “The Dangers of Chasing Fireflies” is an excellent example of why.
With nature as her foundation and a childhood experience full of wonder that we can all relate to, she paints a beautifully descriptive segment of our natural world drawing us in and making us a part of the experience. Then, using symbology gleaned from nature as object lessons, she teaches us something about our Human Condition and helps us to better our lives, all while also pointing us to “somebody or something” bigger. Who could ask anything more from even the best of authors?
You’re quite welcome. And a big thank you to you too for taking the time to read and comment. It means the world to me!
Thank you James for mentioning me.
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People have to be the most puzzling creatures in all of creation. That is of course with the exception of the duck billed platypus. I don’t know what the hell is going on there. But as far as the rest of the animal kingdom goes, we are truly nature’s enigma.
I’ve seen people buy special towels made from super soft fabrics just to polish their cars to ensure that they don’t scratch the paint. I’ve gawked at women who spend thousands of dollars on purses and handbags that are totting around a fraction of their worth as its contents. I witness people painstakingly paint special coatings on their backyard decks to protect it from the elements. Yet, I’ve observed these same people eating at restaurants like McDonald’s and Burger King, shoveling pint after pint of Hagen Daaz into their mouths, and calling fried chicken with bacon and ranch dressing on a bed of lettuce, a salad. People take more pride in what goes in and on their possession than they do with their most prized, special, and important possession, their bodies.
And the weird thing is it really doesn’t take that much effort to maintain a healthy, good looking, feel great body. There are 3 things everyone can do in order to achieve or maintain a healthy happy body. Just keep on reading to find out what these 3 concepts you already know are.
The first thing you need to do in order to live a healthy lifestyle should be a no brainer, exercise.
Now I know some of you are thinking back to the few times you’ve been brave enough to venture into the gym and have seen the “weight monkeys” as my friend calls them, throwing around the dumbbells and barbells and you are intimidated or think that you can’t do that. Or maybe you have seen the “desperate housewives” as I call them, on the cardio machines with their hair and make-up all done up with their matching spandex body thongs and their 3 well-placed beads of perspiration and become disheartened and disillusioned that you won’t look as glamorous when you’re working out.
Don’t worry about those people, they are not you. They don’t have to go home and look in the mirror and see what you see. They are dealing with their own issues.
Rule number one of going to the gym, you are not there to compete with anyone but yourself. If you go to the gym and make improvements, then it is working. Remember, you are doing this for yourself. That is all you should be concerned about. Unless you are training to be a professional athlete or compete in a body building contest, which in either case I doubt you would be reading this article, you have no reason to care about what others are doing.
All you need to do is just get yourself into the gym, or out on a bike, or on into a park or on the beach to run for 30 minutes, 3 times a week. It’s that simple. Throw in some sit-ups and push-ups if you aren’t going to the gym and you will be in great shape in no time. Make sure you stretch before and after you exercise to promote good flexibility and to prevent injury. Rules two and three for working out are pretty easy to do; maintain good form when lifting and remember to breathe, respectively. There are many books, magazines, and online articles dedicated to exercise, so take the time to read them and get moving. Remember, be active.
The second thing you need to do in order to have a healthy body is to eat correctly.
This means be aware of what you are putting in to your body. Food is fuel for your body. If you put mud in your gas tank, your car won’t run. If you put junk in your body, eventually it won’t run either. You must use the fuel that your car requires to get it to move you from point A and point B. The better the “fuel” you put in your car, the better your car will run. The better the “fuel” you put in your body, the better your body will run.
There is one fatal error that everyone makes when it comes to their diet, and that is the misconception of the word “diet” itself. The word “diet” has done more damage than all the cellulite causing fast food chains and donut dealers combined. People hear the word “diet” and think that in order to reach their health or body goal they will need to eat only foods that are bland and taste terrible, drink all of their calories, or eat only foods that start with the letter “T.” That misconception of what diet means would absolutely turn me off too, so let’s clear up the meaning of that word.
“Diet” does not refer to something you are going to do for a few weeks, then when you’ve lost 5 pounds, go back to what you were doing before. Those are what are referred to as “crash diets” which are usually employed if you are not serious about staying fit and healthy. Diet simply refers to the food you put in your body. Your “diet” may consist of chips and sodas, as well as fruits and vegetables. But if you want to get healthy, and remain healthy, you will have to limit the amount of chips and soda you consume, and increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet.
There are 3 things that should be part of everyone’s diet, protein, carbohydrates, and fats. You should eat meals consisting of all three throughout the day. You can read up on it, but you want to eat lean proteins (chicken, fish), simple and complex carbohydrates (green veggies, sweet potatoes, fruits, whole wheat bread, try to stay away from white carbs), and eat “good” fats (roasted nuts, olive oil, avocado).
My diet consists of eating delicious food often through out the day. In fact, I am always eating. I eat maybe 6 to 7 meals throughout the day. Each of my meals is small in calories and spaced out about every 90mins. I will eat about 300 to 400 calories at a time. Sometimes more, sometimes less depending on my activity for the day. But by eating that often, I am keeping my metabolism constantly working. My body is always processing food and burning calories.
I still eat ice cream, cake, and cookies. Life would be dull if I were to deny myself these pleasures. But they are treats for me that I have every once in while or on special occasions. And you will find that when you limit them in your diet, you don’t miss them and actually appreciate them that much more. When you are active, you need good fuel in the gas tank to keep your engine going.
The third and last thing you need to do to keep and maintain a healthy body is to sleep.
This is probably the most important and overlooked thing you can do for yourself. Your body works hard for you throughout the day and evening.Nighttime is a time for it to rest and recharge. If you don’t give it time to do this it breaks down, will have problems, starts to sputter, and you wind up taking it to the shop a lot more than you should need to. Think of your body like the cell phone you forget to charge everyday. It works fine for the first few hours, but when you need it later in the day, it won’t work. It’s out of juice. If you don’t sleep and try to burn the candle on both ends on a regular basis, when you need your body the most, it will be out of power and won’t work.
For maximum performance and energy through out the day, try to sleep 8 hours a night. If you can’t sleep that long, then at least try to get between 8 to 6 hours of sleep each night. I think 6 hours is still kind of pushing it, but I understand that we want to have lives as well. Anything less than that you are doing serious damage to yourself.
Taking daily vitamins or supplements are also good to maintain a healthy body. I take a daily multi-vitamin that I really like. It isn’t very expensive, and it ensures that I am getting the proper daily amounts of the nutrients my body needs. You won’t see any fast results or quick fixes with vitamins. You might feel a little more energy or a little more pep, but it is not like drinking a Red Bull or a 5-hour energy drink. It is not meant to give you a quick fix. In life quick fixes usually result in more problems than what needed the “fix” in the first place.
My friend said it best when asked about the benefit of taking vitamins, “they are like car insurance, you hope you never need to use it, but its good to know that you have it if you need it.” And if you are willing to insure your car, you shouldn’t mind doing it for your body. You can go to any supplement store or online site to get some information, so you know what you are putting in your body. Please read up on anything before you put it into your body. I like the website: http://stayfitnutrition.com/. They have awesome articles about the benefits of supplements and information about working out. They also have the best prices I have found on the web. Not to mention they have cheap, fast, and reliable delivery. But like I said, do your research and pick what is best suited for you.
It should go without saying that if you want to achieve or maintain a healthy body, you must give up putting toxins and poisons in your body. You must limit the amount of beer and wine you consume. In the beginning, I would eliminate it for a good 2 months and then slowly reintroduce them in a limited capacity back into your diet. You must not smoke or do drugs either. But like I said, this is common sense, and should be a part of everyone’s diet. Also, fast food is as detrimental to your health and well being as drugs and alcohol.
I don’t always have time to cook either. And most days I am in a rush. But there are healthy options out there for you if you take the time to look for them. It might cost you a little more or take you out of your way, but in the long run, the benefits of maintaining a healthy body will outweigh the monetary price that it is costing your wallet.
Everyone gives out all kinds of “get thin quick” solutions that never tend to work. There is a reason why they don’t work. There are no quick fix solutions. That is because only hard work, dedication, and perseverance over time will give you your desired results. Or plastic surgery, but I prefer a more natural look and feel.
That being said, for those of you who want a quick little boost or want to lose 5 lbs quickly to fit in that dress for a special occasion, I have a secret tip for you. Drink water. Yep, it’s that simple. Replace all the liquids you consume with water. No more coffee or tea, no diet sodas, no juice, beer, wine, nothing. Just lovely, clear, refreshing H20. Drink 10 8-10oz glasses a day, and you will feel better, your skin will be clearer, you will lose weight, and of course you will pee more. But in a weeks time you will have lost that weight. It is a temporary thing, and your body will regulate itself to about a 3-pound drop, but hey, it’s a quick fix. But if you maintain just drinking water for a longer duration, you will ultimately be much healthier. You should really do this anyway as part of an active lifestyle. The results won’t lie.
I hope all of this advice helps. But in the end, you must do what you want. It is your body. It can be your temple or your trash can, you decide.
hahah @ your Desperate Housewives perfectly made up and doing pilates in their 4″ heels concept…hehe:) My theory is if I actually look good exercising, then it’s probably not only *not* really exercising, but hardly worth my effort( ummm..what effort?). May as well hit the mall in my smashing attire with my overpriced handbag and get my “exercise” from parading about in my sexiest heels!
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With love you cannot bargain there, the choice is not yours. Love is a mirror, it reflects only your essence, if you have the courage to look in its face.
To the parched lips of those who are wiling to surrender Love will bring the wine that changes darkness into vision, cruelty into compassion and dust into precious incense.
Love means to reach for the sky and with every breath to tear a hundred veils. Love means to step away from the ego, to open the eyes of inner vision and not to take this world so seriously.
Like a thief, reason sneaked in and sat amongst the lovers eager to give them advice. They were unwilling to listen, so reason kissed their feet and went on its way.
When you plant a tree every leaf that grows will tell you, what you sow will bear fruit. So if you have any sense my friend, don’t plant anything but love, you show your worth by what you seek. Water flows to those who want ppurity. Wash your hands of all desires and come to the table of love.
If you can’t smell the fragrance don’t come into the garden of Love. If you are unwilling to undress don’t enter inot the stream of Truth. Stay where you are, don’t come our way.
From the health of the lovers, blood flows like a vast river. Our body is wth windmill, and love, the water. Without water the mill cannot turn.
Can the essence and the scent be separate? Whisper to me intimately, like a lover for tenderness is rare in this world. It is difficult to convey the magic of love to those who are made of dust.
When you see the face of anger look behind it and you will see the face of pride. Bring anger and pride under your feet, turn them into a ladder and climb higher. There is no peace until you come their master. Let go of anger. It may taste sweet but it kills. Don’t become its victim, you need humility to climb to freedom.
There is a thread from the heart to the lips where the secret of life is woven. Words tear the thread but in silence the secrets speak.
Do you want me to tell you a secret? The flowers attract the most beautiful lover with their sweet smile and scent.
To find a pearl dive deep into the ocean, don’t look in the fountains. To find a peral you must emerge from the water of life always thirsty.
Do not be flattered by reason, reason is only the child of the mind. But true friendship is born out of love and is the water of life.
My dear heart, never think you are better than others. Listen to their sorrows with compassion. If you want peace, don’t harbour bad thoughts, do not gossip and don’t teach what you do not know.
Those who think the heart is only in the chest take two or three steps and they are content. The rosary, the prayer rug, and repentance are paths that they mistake for the destination.
Seek the wisdom that will untie your knot. Seek the path that demands your whole being. Leave that which is not, but appears to be, seek that which is, but is not apparent.
You are searching the world for treasures but the real treasure is yourself. If you are tempted by bread, you will find only bread. What you seek for you become.
Your earthly lover can be very charming and coquettish but never very faithful. The true lover is the one who on your final day opens a thousands doors.
First, lay down your head, then one by one let go of all distractions. Embrace the light and let it guide you beyond the winds of desire. There you will find a spring and nourished by its sweet waters like a tree you will bear fruits forever.
Why are you so afraid of silences, silence is the root of everything. If you spiral into its void a hundred voices will thunder messages you long to hear.
You have woken up late, lost and preplexed but don’t rush to your books looking for knowledge. Pick up a flute instead and let your heart play.
Do not look back my friend, no knows how the world ever began. Do not fear the future, nothing lasts forever. If you dwell on the past or the future you will miss the moment.
All text from Rumi: Hidden Music translated by Maryam Mafi & Azima Malita Kolin.
books, messengers (rasuls) and (holy) people who came after.
Lord cares for us and loves us.
everything, that one is Kafir. Kafir (unbeliever) is that one.
than to be above it.
ta’ala) forgiving you and forgiving your sins.
You. That’s why I am obeying Your orders.'” Once a week!
own world) are obeying that order.
the benefit of this world then? What did you gain? You must think.
and sleep non-stop? Your life has no meaning then.
you are asking and waiting properly, then you may get the answer.
need to have the maturity age to be able to carry.
anything else because they are sitting in the Divine Presence.
has proper manners has intelligence.
go up and down but you are not going to benefit anything then.
praying, fasting, giving zakat and going to hajj, it is all for him.
piece of paradise. There is no worrying for you then.
other ones come along and you run to do them.
days are practicing – except the friends of Allah, the Awliya Allah.
is saying, “I cannot worship the way you deserve to be worshipped.
not any good for you and not any good for me.
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A little ingenuity can go along way if you believe in yourself.
1. Philippe Echaroux is a famous French photographer known for his portraits of celebrities, who took it upon himself to show people that you can take great pictures with everyday objects. Here we see the assembly of his Big Mac Light Box.
2. Philippe's biggest issue with doing this project, was not the flimsy gear are used McDonald's container, but the feeling a sheer embarrassment as he held his homemade light to his subjects faces.
3. Here Philippe starts taking his portraits.
6. And here are some of the final products. Aren't they spectacular? And to think, all you need is an iPhone, a flashlight and a stomach with a Big Mac inside of it.
Philippe Echaroux is a famous French photographer known for his portraits of celebrities, who took it upon himself to show people that you can take great pictures with everyday objects. Here we see the assembly of his Big Mac Light Box.
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2019-04-20T12:15:01Z
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https://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/photographer-uses-a-big-mac-box-and-iphone-to-take-some-stunning-portraits/85453834/
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