text: Share Download Print Ram to Host Giant Los Angeles-area ProMaster City Van Dealer Drive-away Event Additional shipments help address high demand in No. 2 commercial van market More than 50 Ram ProMaster City vans gather at Angel Stadium of Anaheim before arriving in Los Angeles-area Ram Truck dealerships WHAT: Ram Commercial Truck brand will host a dealer drive-away event for the popular new ProMaster City van. More than 50 of the small vans will be showcased before making their way to dealerships throughout the L.A. metropolitan area. Join David Sowers, Head of Ram Commercial Trucks, and Peter Andrew, Manager of Ram ProMaster City Marketing, as they celebrate the robust demand for small commercial vehicles. Unique photo and broadcast opportunities available. WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, Calif. 92806 WHEN: Vehicles depart Friday, July 22, at 1 p.m. RSVP: Please RSVP to Scott Brown, West Region Media Relations Manager, (310) 781-0401, firstname.lastname@example.com MORE: Following Ram Commercial Truck brand's best February, March, April, May and June on record for small-van sales volumes, Ram dealers have been clamoring for more shipments in order to meet the unprecedented demand. The ProMaster City's class-leading features and third-party accolades, including Green Car Journal's 2016 Commercial Green Car of the Year™, have helped boost the van's success. Ram ProMaster City offers best-in-class standard features where they count: 178 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft. of torque Payload – 1,883 pounds Cargo volume – 131.7 cubic feet Unsurpassed 24 combined mpg (21 mpg city/ 29 mpg highway) Unsurpassed towing capacity – 2,000 lbs. Exclusive 9-speed automatic transmission Powertrain warranty – five years/60,000 miles The 2016 Ram ProMaster City is Ram's newest addition to its commercial vehicle lineup and contributes to the expanding, purpose-built van segment with functional elements tied directly to commercial customer demand. ProMaster City opens a door for incremental growth of Ram's brand sales volumes. Available in Tradesman cargo or five-passenger Wagon variations, the Ram ProMaster City is based on the successful Fiat Doblò, a two-time International Van of the Year winner with more than 1.3 million units sold. The Class 1 entry incorporates familiar Ram design elements and offers features, systems and powertrains preferred by North American customers. Ram Truck Brand In 2009, the Ram Truck brand launched as a stand-alone division, focused on meeting the demands of truck buyers and delivering benchmark-quality vehicles. With a full lineup of trucks, the Ram 1500, 2500/3500 Heavy Duty, 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab, ProMaster and ProMaster City, the Ram brand builds trucks that get the hard work done and families where they need to go. Ram continues to outperform the competition and sets the benchmarks for: Segment first 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins Turbo Diesel Towing capacity of 35,100 lbs. with Ram 3500 Payload of 7,680 lbs. with Ram 3500 Most luxurious: Ram Limited with real wood, real leather and 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen Best ride and handling with exclusive link coil rear and auto-level air suspensions Most interior space with Ram Mega Cab Most capable full-size off-road pickup – Ram Power Wagon Most-awarded light-duty truck in America Highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup Over the last 30 years, Ram has the highest percentage of pickups still on the road Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by global automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For more information regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please visit www.fcagroup.com. Follow Ram and FCA news and video on: Company blog: http://blog.fcanorthamerica.com Media website: http://media.fcanorthamerica.com Ram Truck brand: www.ramtrucks.com Ram Zone blog: http://blog.ramtrucks.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/RamTrucks and https://www.facebook.com/FiatChrysler.NorthAmerica/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/ramtrucks and www.instagram.com/FiatChrysler_NA Twitter: www.twitter.com/RamTrucks and www.twitter.com/FiatChrysler_NA YouTube: www.youtube.com/RamTrucks and www.youtube.com/fcanorthamerica


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On the Tirrenic coast, south of Salerno, which is 60 km away, the tourist complex Parco Elena is located in the heart of the national Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano (declared by UNESCO as "World Heritage") famous for the extraordinary nature Unspoiled and for the many places protagonists of myths and legends.
Still, it is possible to visit Licosa, the islet of the siren Leucosia, one of the enchanters who attempted to stop Ulysses in his odyssey, and the village of Palinuro, named after the trusted nocchiero of Aeneas, whose exploits are narrated in the Aeneid of the great poet Latin Virgil. My
ths and legends passed down thanks to the ancient Greek settlements, Paestum to the north, 10 kilometers from Parco Elena, one of the most important centers of Magna Grecia where to admire the wonderful temples of Neptune and Era. Velia 30 km south of Parco Elena, another flourishing Greek colony where the Eleatica school was born, the cornerstone of the development of Western philosophical Thought, of which the main exponent was Parmenide.In ea
sy way you can also visit one of the monasteries The world's largest, the fourteenth-century Certosa di San Lorenzo in Padula, rich in history and artistic treasures. But above all, Parco Elena is 5 km from the beautiful beaches of Cilento, flat and fine sand towards Paestum, rocks and rock from Punta Licosa to Palinuro, in a continuous altering of cliffs and bays of rare beauty and evocative charm. In 5 minute
s by car you are on the sandy beaches of Agropoli, where there are very well equipped bathing establishments and free and wild beaches. The marina of Agropoli allows an easy mooring for pleasure boats, various services to the tourist, including the METRO of the sea that comfortably and in a short time connects various localities of the coast Cilentana and Amalfi, the famous island of Capri and the city of Naples, offering the traveller the enchanting view of the whole characteristic coast from south to north of Salerno.
For those who love the wild nature and the free beach, we suggest to go towards Palinuro, famous as well as the crystal clear sea for the many natural gorges that have access only from the sea including the Blue Grotto and the Silver Grotto. For several years the coasts of Cilento are rewarded with the European Blue Flag for the clean sea and the services offered.
Parco Elena is also ideally located to discover the typical flavors of Cilento, starting from the extra virgin olive oil, the fruit of those olive trees that have so much in the landscapes of the Cilento hills. The oils of the park "Cilento" and "Colline Salernitane" boast the PDO (protected designation of origin) thanks to the characteristic bitter and spicy note. The Cilento is also a wine, white, red and rosé that together with the Castel San Lorenzo are the Doc of the park.
And then to try are the round artichokes of Paestum and the beans of Controne, the suppressive Gioi and the bacon stretched or rolled, the white figs and the Browns of roccadaspide and above all do not miss to taste the tasty mozzarella of Buffalo Bell, queen with the Tomatoes grown throughout the park, the famous and healthy Mediterranean diet of the Cilento.
Distances in kilometres:
- 0 from the National Park of Cilento
- 5 from the Beaches
- 3 from Agropoli
- 10 from Paestum
- 30 from Velia
- 55 by Palinuro
- 60 from Salerno
- 130 from Naples
How to reach us:
By plane:
The Nearest Airport is Napoli Capodichino International, which is 130 kilometres from Parco Elena. From here you can reach us by train, (line Napoli-Reggio di Calabria, Stop Agropoli), or by car, direction Salerno where you take the A3 motorway towards Reggio Calabria.
By Train:
Go to Naples, where you take the train to Reggio di Calabria, get off at the stop Agropoli. From here you arrive by taxi to Parco Elena (after 3 km).
By Car:
Both from the north and from the south, take the A3 Salerno – Reggio Calabria motorway, exit at Battipaglia, take the SS 18 to Agropoli. Exit at Agropoli – Sud and follow the signs for Parco Elena.


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"I think the sky is the most highest place,
Which I want to see;
Clouds, birds, aeroplanes so free.
But what if the sky falls?
It may crash to the lands,
Plains, hills, deserts and sands.
Whether it is a disaster or
Something grand?
I don't know."
These are part lines of a poem written by one of my clients. The person in question is just 10 years old. The poem is quite profound and poignant at the same time. Why would a boy young as this write about the sky falling, I wonder. Because, it is. For him.
He was brought because he was troublesome in class, quiet at times and very brash otherwise. No one could gauge what he was thinking. Called 'expressionless' by some who did not take the trouble to find out why it was so. Shunned by classmates, because he was not boisterous enough. Causing worry to parents because he was not fitting in well. Irritating to teachers because he would switch off in the middle of a class and start staring out the window. Basically a loner. Who stutters and fidgets. But his eyes give him away. They are deep and and look back nonfearingly at me. Why me? Is there something wrong with me, they ask. And the sad answer is no. But there seems to be everything wrong with us!
In these days of intense academic competition, never mind the age of the child, kids who don't fit into our norm or schedule of 'study well, play just enough and then pander to your creativity' are often the butt of our ire. Although all of us want children who excel in everything (almost), when we do have a child who is creative, gifted and hence different, we do not have a clue of how to handle him/her. We often label them or segregate them into feeling ashamed of their 'differentness' (if I can call it that!)
Browsing through a bookstore, I was drawn to a book which was titled 'Raising your spirited child" written by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka. The word spirited was unique and hence led me into reading it. The book aptly describes children who are different by our standards and intense in their reactions as spirited rather than bad, stubborn and exasperating. It also describes different but simple psychological methods as to how to defuse a potential disaster situation when these kids are around. Just the change in label put on the behavior has caused a difference in the way I think of my difficult but creative young clients.
What started as a an interest read, slowly started helping me in parenting my kids better. Whenever children throw tantrums, we immediately become defensive. We feel that our authority is questioned and that the child is oppositionally defiant. But we fail to remember that the child also has a strong mind of its own whose dictates the child tends to obey. And gifted children have a way of thinking which is dependent on their creative urges rather than regular drudgery.
Now,when parents complain that their child does not listen to them or creates a ruckus when asked to follow and obey, I try and put myself in the child's shoes. Why? Why would a child want to be bad? Is there some thing troubling him or her? Or is the child upset and unable to express it in a way that we understand? Is there something that the child is hiding? Is the child scared and depressed?(Oh yes, children who are depressed can also throw temper tantrums)Or is the child giving in to his creative urges, hence upset when disturbed?
The way we think usually reflects in the way we behave and hence, surprisingly, this little shift gives massive results. I tried it on my daughter, who may or may not be gifted, but is surely stubborn. Whenever she decides on a particular dress for the day, it is difficult to budge her decision. If I try to, almost always one of us ends up pulling out our hair in exasperation! I tried thinking why she was predisposed to certain kinds of clothes. The color, the texture or public opinion? So the next time we had a disagreement, I decided I would not scream. I pulled her close, hugged her through her tears and told her that it was ok to fight, and loose and then again cheer up. I told her the pros and cons of why we had chosen to make her wear that dress (it was winter, so she is not allowed sleeveless) and asked her if we could give it a try my way tomorrow. Strangely, it worked. It took me half an hour to get through this song and dance, but it was totally worth it. She was happy, I was calmer and felt more in control, though she won. We compromised and she wore a sweater. But next day, there was no ruckus. She wore what was agreed upon and that was it! After this experiment, I started reasoning out with many of my young clients and wonder of wonders, even the most youngest could sort of understand!
We need to understand that one third of our personalities are made up of temaperamental traits which are inborn. We can mold them, but they tend to stubbornly pop up in between. Eg. Distractibility (called hyperactivity by us), persistence(called stubbornness), adaptabilty (called impertinence), sensitivity(dubbed cry babies) etc… As always there are two sides to the same coin. If we understand the child's temperament and think accordingly, we bring out the positive side of each temperament.. like quick(rather than hyper), diligent(rather than stubborn), very outgoing and social (rather than does not know how to keep his mouth shut) and can understand feelings and empathizes well (rather than cry baby). These lead to better understanding and less pigeonholing! And finally letting them be. If we(parents, teachers and therapists) lend them a helping hand and allow them their quirks, rather than force them to conform, children generally become open to compromise.
Children tend to put up their best front forward if they know that quiet look of appreciation and acceptance in the parents or teachers. A pat of the head, a smile of pride and a hug usually do the trick. Bad behavior also, if understood and accepted with the same level of patience disappears easily. After all, we as kids were also not perfect!
Finally,gifted kids don't have it easy. They think higher than their peers, appear and may be behave differently and hence are treated differently. If we use and understand their spirit and creativity better, we may have geniuses who can freely express their talent rather than feel so stifled in their school and home environment that they end up in front of a psychiatrist!.


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ODI Summit: Drew Hemment - Lightning Talk
Drew Hemment, founder & CEO of Future Everything, delivers a lightning talk at the ODI Summit, 2013.
Drew touched upon the subject of future cities and how open data can be used to improve and make our cities smarter.
The ODI Annual Summit was held on Tuesday 29th October 2013 in the Museum of London. Featuring high-profile speakers, open data luminaries and leading thinkers from business, government, technology and start-ups. The summit brought together an international line-up of acclaimed experts including world wide web inventor and ODI founder Sir Tim Berners-Lee. The summit was hosted by co-founder and chair Sir Nigel Shadbolt and CEO Gavin Starks.


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Model: 92156
About Snugpak:
Snugpak are based on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Dale, UK.
Snugpak provides a wide rage of sleeping bags and outdoors products to match the conditions of your expedition, or your wallet.
Snugpak Products are currently in use with the British, US and Australian Armed Forces.
Crossover Backpack Description:
The Crossover™ by Snugpak® is another sought after and requested product. The Crossover™ is a great single shoulder strap day pack for anyone with a capacity of 18 Litres.
With its single shoulder strap crisscrossing over the owner's chest it makes it easy to put on and take off as well as very comfortable.
Also there is a small section of MOLLE webbing on the waist strap where someone could place and use a pouch for a cell phone, flashlight, knife etc.
Also there is webbing on the shoulder strap as well where a phone or portable radio could be attached and also a hydration drinking tube could be routed and secured for easy access.
The Crossover™ also has a hidden compartment that can be accessed from two different zippered openings.
The concealed compartment has one panel completely covered in Velcro® to attach various pouches like maybe for a handgun, knife, mace, money, passport, etc.
The Crossover Rucksack features Zippered concealed compartment with Velcro® backing to attach a number of different pouches to secure and hold a handgun, knife, mace, passport or money etc.
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Paths & Paving
Tunica saxifraga, Petrorhagia saxifragaTunic flower, Tunic saxifrage€1.74Growing to only 10cm in height, Tunica saxifraga have a mat-forming habit and grow to cover a wide area. In spring the plants flower in abundance, generously sprayed with stems of tall white-pink flowers. A very elegant, useful plant can be grown en-masse to cover a large area.
Thymus serpyllum 'Creeping Thyme'Wild thyme
Starting at: €1.50
Thymus serpyllum is one of the most versatile groundcovers. Forming dense evergreen cushions of flowers these low maintenance plants don't require mowing, watering or care, and can take a lot of abuse. Its leaves can be used as a culinary herb and its uses in the garden are almost unlimited.
Sempervivum tectorumHens 'n' Chicks, Houseleek€2.10Native to Europe, Sempervivum tectorum is a widely-planted succulent that has been grown in and around human settlements for millennia. Their rosettes are fascinating with their succulent leaves radiating around the centre, their colour hues are stunning and their tendency to produce offsets makes for easy increase.
Sempervivum hybridum 'Mixed Species'Winter Hardy Varieties. Hens and Chicks€1.98
Whether planted in large numbers or used as a single specimen Sempervivum are both beautiful and enduring. A selection of winter hardy species, the sheer variation of colour, texture and size of these fascinating succulents is almost infinite and their tendency to produce offsets makes for easy increase.
Sempervivum arachnoideumThe Cobweb Houseleek€2.34Always an interesting plant, Sempervivum arachnoideum is an exotic and interesting variation which forms small green rosettes of fleshy leaves, the tip of each leaf connected to another by a network of silvery filaments that resemble a spider's web.
Sedum, 'Roof Garden Formula Mix'Stonecrop€7.14
Sedum Roof Garden Mix is a formula mixture of many important varieties for roof gardens in full foliage and flowering colour range. Low maintenance, durable and interesting, grow them on walls or banks, as a ground cover or as a green roof. Sedum strut their stuff where many other plants dare not venture!
Sedum, 'Mixed varieties'Stonecrop,
A mixture of many attractive low-growing sedum varieties representing a wide range of foliage types and flower colours. Low maintenance, durable and interesting, grow them on walls or banks, as a ground cover or as a green roof. Sedum strut their stuff where many other plants dare not venture!
Sedum Ruben's Lizard is a low-growing sedum that has tight, rosy-green cushion of needles with reddish tips. Throughout the summer the plant is covered with many tiny, star-shaped white flowers. Drought and heat tolerant or low maintenance, whatever you want to call it, 'Lizard' takes a lot of abuse.
Sedum spurium 'Voodoo'Two-row stonecrop€2.70
Sedum spurium 'Voodoo' is a stunning little perennial groundcover for hot, sunny locations. The intense dark mahogany foliage that provides a stunning contrast to the almost neon, luminous rosy-red flowers which appear June through August.
Sedum spurium 'Coccineum'Dragon's Blood, Crimson or Two-row Stonecrop,
Sedum spurium coccineum is the most robust sedum, with deep crimson blooms and bronze-green leaves. Low maintenance, durable and interesting, they enhance the appearance of green roofs, rockeries and containers. In July, dense clusters of showy crimson blooms smother the evergreen plants.
Sedum reflexum (rupestre)Reflexed Stonecrop, Love Links€1.50
If you're looking for a beautiful plant that thrives with virtual neglect, Sedum reflexum just might fit the bill. The small bushes spread over the ground and the foliage resembles mini spruce branches. They are at their loveliest spilling over edges of walls and rocks to create the illusion of a living waterfall.
Sedum acre 'Goldmoss Stonecrop'Biting Stonecrop, Wallpepper€1.74
Delicate in appearance and yet very cold hardy, Sedum acre is beautiful from the first stirrings of early spring to the twilight of autumn. Hardy and very easy to grow. Started early it will form a nice dense ground cover the very first season. If the weather is favourable it will flower within six months.
Saponaria ocymoidesTumbling Ted, Trailing Rock Soapwort€1.80 As low as: €1.44Saponaria is a pretty little plant that forms a mound of bright-green leaves, smothered by starry bright-pink clusters of flowers. Use as a ground cover, in paving or rock features or allow it to trail over the sides of raised beds and low walls. RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Sagina subulata 'Irish Moss'Pearlwort, Corsican Pearlwort
Starting at: €1.50
Sagina subulata is one of the best low growing ground covers. Irish moss is most often used as a ground cover, softening paths and stepping-stones. It gives a lush accent to rock garden and terraces. For a luxurious carpet of green, few plants can match Irish Moss.
Rosularia rechingeriSyn: Prometheum rechingeri€3.00
Rosularia is a rosette forming succulent that closely resemble other Crassulaceae such as Sempervivum and Echeveria. It distinguishes itself in spring time when the small green clusters change to a vibrant rich reddish tone. Rare yet hardy, they are seldom seen other than in specialist nurseries or rock garden collections.
Mesembryanthemum bellidiformis 'Magic Carpet Mix'Livingstone Daisy, Ice Plant, Pebble Plant
Starting at: €1.14
This is the familiar Livingstone Daisy or, as it seems to be generally known, just "Mesembryanthemum". A cultivated strain of this splendid annual plant with a spreading habit, the plants are covered with flowers in a wide range of brilliant shades of gold, salmon, pink, purple and carmine red.
Limnanthes douglasiiPoached Egg Plant or Fried Egg Plant.
Starting at: €1.32The fragrant, abundant flowers of Limnanthes appear from summer to autumn and attract bees and butterflies for the duration. This lovely plant provides a carpet of fragrant golden and white blooms that will grace the front of the border, rockery or path edging.
Iberis umbellata 'White' CandytuftAnnual or Globe Candytuft
Iberis umbellata is a popular and easily-grown annual plant that is perhaps more versatile than you might imagine. Considered one of the best for edging purposes, they are also invaluable for underplanting, for rock gardens and containers. Easy to grow and fast to flower, this fragrant hardy annual will quickly cover any unsightly bare spots in the garden.
Iberis umbellata 'Rose-Cardinal' CandytuftAnnual or Globe Candytuft
Iberis umbellata 'Rose-Cardinal' is quick to grow and is in bloom within two months from a spring sowing. Extremely easy to grow, they are invaluable for underplanting and for use in rock gardens and containers. They are considered one of the best plants grown for edging purposes.
Iberis umbellata 'Lilac' CandytuftAnnual or Globe Candytuft
An extremely easy to grow, hardy annual plant, Iberis umbellata is quick to grow and is in bloom within two months from a spring sowing. This beautiful lilac form has glossy green leaves and the familiar clusters of fragrant flowers which are attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'Perennial or Evergreen Candytuft€1.98Iberis sempervirens is an early season favorite. This low bushy plant produces mounds of blinding white flowers in spring to early summer. An all round tough plant suitable for problem areas, use for containers, for pathways and crevices of ornamental walls.
Iberis gibraltarica 'Gibraltar candytuft'Perennial Candytuft€1.86
Compared to the traditional candytuft, this beefy species offers a decadent flower display. In mid spring, the whole plant disappears under an abundance of flat, light violet to pinkish white blossoms, creating a lasting mound of colour. Iberis gibraltarica is a lovely plant for rock gardens and well-drained borders.
Herniaria glabraSmooth Rupturewort€2.70
Herniaria glabra is a relatively unknown perennial that deserves to be used more often in our gardens. The nursery industry calls it 'Green Carpet' and well they should. This lovely bright green creeper spreads effortlessly in all directions. An excellent choice for between flagstones or as a lawn substitute.
Galium odoratum, 'Sweet Woodruff'Formerly known as Asperula odorata
Native to Europe€2.70
An often forgotten herb, Galium odoratum can be a valuable addition to the garden, particularly shaded gardens. Soft green leaves are carried in whorls on stems and when its small white vanilla-scented flowers appear above this lush carpet in May and June, the effect is enchanting.


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Mums are notoriously difficult to buy presents for but choose the right gift and it'll pay dividends in the long run. Generally speaking, mum's are happy with Christmas gifts that show you've taken the time and effort rather than the fact that you've spent the equivalent of a second mortgage. Personalised photo gifts such as a personalised handbag or a personalised canvas print or photo block, fulfil these requirements in every way; they look great, they show you've put some thought into it, and they don't need to cost a fortune.
It may be a sweeping generalisation but mum's love family photographs. In this digital age of photography, it is becoming less and less common to sit around and wade through the photo box and the photo albums but modern photo books, photo albums, and photo blocks represent superb Christmas gifts for your mum. Pictures of the grandchildren, pictures of yourself, and pictures of the whole family together make the perfect compliment.
A slightly more expensive but incredible stylish personalised photo gifts alternative is the photo canvas. A photo canvas is a print of one or more photographs on high quality canvas that can then be hung on the wall in any room of the house. Available in a selection of different sizes, you might even consider a tiled effect by having one image printed over several canvases.
Photo bags are also a great way of combining the family photograph with a new handbag; sure to be a winning combination as Christmas gift for mum. Vinyl or leather handbags can be customised with the addition of one or more images and as with any customised photo gift, the images can be of anything so it doesn't need to be a family photo.
Calendars, cushions, aprons, and even wallpaper and roller blinds are among the many other options of personalised Christmas gifts for mum. At Bags of Love we offer all of these options and many more allowing you to find the perfect gift for your mum and show her that you care.


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Voluntary Insanity
What on earth has become of civil discourse in America?!
In recent days, Fox pundit Glenn Beck has suggested that efforts to promote volunteerism somehow reflect a sinister and heretofore latent communist agenda promoted by the Obama Administration. Ordinarily, such an idea would seem laughable on its face. But that begs the question whether we live in ordinary times.
Today, a Boston Globe article reports that the U.S. Secret Service is under unprecedented strain due to competing commitments to combat financial crimes while protecting the president, vice president, their families, foreign heads of state, certain diplomats and key executive branch facilities in the Capitol. Both of these missions have become growth businesses of late.
The parlous state of the worldwide financial system has created all the more incentive for counterfeiting and fraud. Meanwhile, the election of the county's first black president has spawned more threats against the life of the president than ever before.
The frequency with which overcooked rhetoric about hidden agendas, socialism, and similarly sinister innuendo is injected into the public debate (often, paradoxically, to have a chilling effect on conversation) suggests that something is seriously amiss. While such rants are hard to take seriously on the one hand, they are equally hard, and quite possibly dangerous, to ignore on the other.
The willingness of Americans to voluntary organize for the common good has distinguished the country and its people from the republic's earliest days. The right of assembly is so dear it is enshrined in the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States right alongside the freedom to proclaim the wildest nonsense imaginable freely in public for anyone and everyone to hear.
I find the the idea that one right, free speech, is used in such a blatant way to discourage the free exercise of another, free assembly, for the purpose of discouraging collective action for the common good both deeply aberrant and seriously abhorrent. Whose liberty suffers when I donate my time and talent to aid others, especially those in need?
Redbaiting has only one purpose: to end debate. Free speech used to debate the scope and intent of the Second Amendment's right to bear arms is quite different from using it to discourage assembly and volunteerism. I find the fact that those who advocate the broadest possible application of the Second Amendment with respect to personal gun ownership are the same ones discouraging volunteerism frightening.
The right to say something does not make it a good idea to do so. Spreading outright lies and falsehoods with the intent of chilling debate or worse yet fomenting unrest has no place in civil discourse. The fact that even liberals like we wonder whether we need to take free speech to such extremes says something.
When, not if, such irresponsible rhetoric results in a violence, what will the right make of the matter then? It's clearly hoping too much for them to claim voluntary insanity as a defense for their actions.


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QuotesJerry Lyons…told me that after a few hours of listening to Murray's seamless disquisitions on every subject under the sun, he almost expected the world to come with annotations attached. Life seemed emptier when Murray left and the narrative suddenly ended.
- George Johnson, Strange Beauty: Murray Gell-Mann and the Revolution in 20th-Century Physics
The really great tragedy of life is that we are linear beings in a hypertext world, and we only get to play the game once.
- Michael Dirda
Manuscripts don't burn.
- Mikhail Bulgakov, The Master and Margarita
Children begin by loving their parents; after a time they judge them; rarely, if ever, do they forgive them.
- Oscar Wilde
...the world, we know now, is as it is and not different; if there was ever a time when there were passages, doors, the borders open and many crossing, that time is not now. The world is older than it was.
- John Crowley, Little, Big
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Notes on History: 20th Century Year by Year: The Great Work of Time
A decade into the 21st century, I think the time is now apt to contemplate the great work of Time, that is, the interpretation of the chronicle of human existence as a narrative. To illustrate this I'm going to pick up a … Continue reading
Miscellaneous Non-Fiction Notes: A Flummery of Food
I picked up this delightful and delectable little book from the Landmark bookstore during one of their yearly sales. And what a find! Compiled and introduced by the late Andre Simon, A Flummery of Food is a collection of great writings, … Continue reading
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Notes on TV Shows: How I Met Your Mother
Apart from its most obvious characteristics (delightful lines, great actors and cosy settings), which it shares with all great sitcoms, what delights me most about How I Met Your Mother is the juxtaposition of excellent writing, amazing narrative technique, and great direction. Take … Continue reading
Notes on Blogging: The Remembrance of a Past Blog
I decided to abandon my first blog Naturally, a Manuscript, because I couldn't consistently stick to and crystallise the vision I had for it. That does not, however, mean I'm not fond of it. Therefore I've decided not to move, what in my … Continue reading
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Notes on Literature and Movies: Inception: A Curious Observation
A caveat: what follows is pure speculation. In the Wool and Water chapter of Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass, the sheep says "Are you a child or a teetotum? You'll make me giddy soon, if you go on turning round … Continue reading
Notes on Literature: Don Quixote, Part I: First Impressions
It's been called "The First Novel", "An Infinite Novel" and so many other glowing and glorious things. But what struck me as most beautiful about Cervantes's Don Quixote in Edith Grossman's wonderful new translation is its inventiveness and narrative richness. … Continue reading
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Musings and Reminiscences: Basking in Curiosity
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An explanation of rug design elements. We take a look at half mapping and quarter mapping, as well as Pakistani prayer rugs.
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Taking a look at the attributes which add character to a hand made rug. We look at examples of rugs with dropped warp and woven kilims.
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U.S. PE firms slowly reducing inventory of aging portfolio companiesJuly 22, 2016
After climbing steadily for several years, the median hold period of U.S. PE-backed companies roughly leveled off between 2013 and 2014. From there, the hold period for companies exited via IPO briefly leapt upward in 2015, only to plunge once more this year—probably more a reflection of the recent scarcity of IPOs than anything else—while hold periods for companies exited via secondary buyouts and strategic acquisitions also fell.
Interestingly, the exit route that saw the steepest decline was PE-to-PE, which has several implications, as this number isn't skewed at all given the considerable number of SBOs that have occurred thus far.
- First, PE firms are increasingly sourcing in their peers' portfolios, as there's a distinct lack of original, quality companies for sale.
- Second, buyers are often rationalizing such purchases through their perceived ability to achieve further operational improvements, typically by already possessing resources and specialist operating partners to devote to companies in a particular sector.
- Finally, GPs selling in these sponsor-to-sponsor transactions are obviously happy to unload companies and achieve liquidity, while those on the buy side are clearly eager to put dry powder to work—whether or not their LPs are excited about the prospect of such recycling among the PE industry.
It's illustrative of the twin, often-competing pressures GPs are currently facing: the need to put capital to work and the lack of original targets. Both are symptomatic of how the buyout cycle is slowly winding down.
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Walmart Launching Wireless Service
Walmart announced Monday that it is launching a self-branded mobile service called Walmart Family Mobile. The service, according to the AP, will run on T-Mobile's network.
The plan, which is "postpaid," will charge $45 per month for one line and $25 for each additional line. Walmart already runs pre-paid services, called Straight Talk and Common Cents, through Verizon and Sprint, respectively.
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Liveblog Of The Fogel Family Funeral
Carl In Jerusalem is live blogging the Fogel family funeral in Israel.
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The Valencian Moto3 rider, Vicente Pérez faces the Spanish Grand Prix after the start of the season in which the results are not accompanied by the good performance of the workouts. With his sights set on the race, Vicente hopes to have a good performance in the first circuit in which he won. For this he will put all his effort and dedication in front of a great spanish fans people.
" The Circuito de Jerez is a very special circuit for me as it is the first circuit in which I won in a big circuit. I would like to finish in the top 10 since we have some races in the best hands but we have not finished good and I think we have enough potential to do so. I think this weekend is a good opportunity to do it. I will Work very hard from the beginning, I expect not to have no setbacks and above all enjoy "


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Hours after a suicide bomber detonated an explosion which killed 22 and injured 59 people at the end of an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, the star tweeted about how "broken" she is following the tragic event.
Fans lost their lives because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time, and it's natural that this will be weighing on Ariana's mind, despite it being far from any fault of her own.
broken.— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) May 23, 2017
from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words.
She posted: "broken. from the bottom of my heart, i am so so sorry. i don't have words."
Following this statement of her devastation, there has now been speculation that the Florida-based singer, who flew back to her hometown of Boca Raton in the American state shortly after the incident, has offered to pay for the funerals of those who lost their lives in the horrific terror attack.
These claims are currently unconfirmed, and there should by no means be any pressure put upon Ariana to take any course of action following the trauma everyone involved has endured, but the speculation has been shared by a fan account on Twitter.
And if it does turn out to be true, it's a gesture that will no doubt mean a lot to the families involved. Ariana has already canceled several Dangerous Woman tour dates in the foreseeable future out of respect for those involve in Monday night's events.
So far, just a handful of victims have been named as having died in the blast which took 22 lives in total. These include 26-year-old John Atkinson, 18-year-old Ariana super-fan Georgina Callander, and 8-year-old Saffie Rose Roussos, who attended the concert with her mother. Her mom is still being treated for her injuries in the attack and according to reports, doesn't yet know about her daughter's death.
#Breaking Saffie Rose Roussos, 8, from Leyland was killed in the Manchester bomb attack, Lancashire County Council says pic.twitter.com/3SOuaZsSr7— Press Association (@PA) May 23, 2017
The most recently-named victim of the bomb is 15-year-old Olivia Campbell, whose picture was spread around social media in a desperate attempt to find her during the aftermath of the attack, and whose mother publicly appealed on Good Morning Britain to locate her whereabouts. Her mother confirmed the teenage girl's death with a post on Facebook.
With the lost lives of these fans no doubt being at the front of Ariana Grande's mind at this time, supporters are offering her comfort by sharing the hashtag #NotYourFaultAriana.
Can't stop thinking about this. I am so worried about Ariana & the people who are missing???? #NotYourFaultAriana #PrayForMancester #Manchester pic.twitter.com/XrhzMPTgA2— Minea (@MineaStewart) May 23, 2017
Not your fault we won't let evil triumph #WeLoveYouAriana #notyourfaultariana #PrayForManchester https://t.co/ZoVDL3vsXN— Arianasdimple (@arianasangelzz) May 23, 2017
#NotYourFaultAriana What haplened in Manchester was cruel and no one seen it happen but @ArianaGrande this isn't ur fault. u didnt know!!!!!— LexisDodson01 (@9d90178269f0478) May 23, 2017
#NotYourFaultAriana @ArianaGrande none of this is your fault. we all love you so so much.— #prayfortheworld (@confessinglrh) May 23, 2017
Ariana is just one of many who has been utterly traumatized by Monday night's events, and we can only continue with the positivity and kindness so far demonstrated.
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Ben Fielding, of Weldwide, explores the benefits of laser welding and how the technology compares to other well-established joining methods
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At the Climate + Energy Project, we know that relationships are everything. We travel around the state talking with Kansans and facilitating dialogs on tough issues. In the upcoming months, we had scores of events scheduled, all of which have been cancelled or migrated to virtual events for the safety of our communities.
We thrive on community interactions! We know how much we'll miss it in the coming months, and we figure many of you are in the same boat. While stress scrolling for updates on COVID-19 may be a top activity today, we still need to continue working toward a resilient Kansas. What can we do to keep you connected to the Kansas climate and energy community?
We want to hear from you! How can we stay engaged in these difficult times? What about Zoom video conferences with content experts? Virtual community dialogs with robust conversation? Small group phone calls to share updates? In-depth articles about specific issues? Cat memes? Just kidding on that last one. Let us know what you need and how we can help.
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Call of Duty Black Ops is a first-person shooter with stealth and tactical play aspect that puts players in the role of a shadow soldier fighting in a variety of historically representative fictional Black Ops missions of the Cold War era. Created with the input of actual Black Ops soldiers from the time, the game mixes traditional Call of Duty tactical shooter gameplay with new gameplay options designed to expand the players' experience. Additional features include extensive multiplayer options, along with new vehicles and explosive new weapons.
Follow-up to 2009's blockbuster Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty Black Ops breaks new ground in the Call of Duty series and the video game industry at large by delving into the not-so cold conflicts of the Cold War.
Inspired by the experiences of real Black Ops soldiers of the era, the missions of Call of Duty Black Ops take the player to a wide variety of settings, ranging from snowbound mountain strongholds in historical Soviet held territories, to the jungles and urban settings of Vietnam War era SE Asia. Throughout all, care has been taken to maintain the traditional essence of Call of Duty style combat, while also introducing new types of player action that add to the gameplay experience. Additional features include co-op, versus and team-based multiplayer options, new vehicles like the SR-71 Blackbird and lethal new weapons such as explosive-tipped crossbows.
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This is a good start to the next franchise in the COD series. the storyline is really good and easy to understand. the graphics are really good and the sound effects are good. Zombies and multiplayer is good and fun. really good game and I recommend you buy it if you like COD.
the 7th game in the call of duty franchise the story line lacked a little but as it being a call of duty game you dont buy it for the campaign you buy it for the multiplayer be it online or just to kick it with ya mates and what makes it a good game is they brought back ZOMBIEEEEESSSSS which if you ask me is pre awesome
Im excited for this game although the graphics arent looking the best at the moment if you are a fan of the series im sure you will love this game, im sure you will all love the systematics of the game and how smooth it will run considering the company making it
This is a great game, most people say that Call of Duty is bad because of their yearly releases (even me at one stage) but then you realise that Infinity Ward make all of their Call of Duty's the same while Treyarch make all their ones different. World at War was different, this game is different. They do put effort into this game. Not a Must Buy but a Must Try!
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5 Quick Ways to Deal With the Confusion and Conflict Within You
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If you are going through a transition, you'd know how it feels. You may be confused, disorganized or even frustrated. You don't know what's what anymore and life doesn't make sense. It used to be logical and you used to know what to do. Now, it's all up in the air.


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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40 percent of heat-related deaths occur in those 65 and older. Statistics also show that more Americans die each year from extreme heat than from hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods and earthquakes combined. And yet unlike those natural disasters, heat-related deaths in seniors are completely preventable. It's as simple as the use of air-conditioning, which is the number one protective factor against heat related illness and death.
Liberty HomeCare & Hospice is working to educate area seniors and caregivers about ways to prepare for days of excessive heat, and understanding the signs of heat exhaustion and stroke.
We recommend that seniors create a personal support network made up of several individuals who will check in on them during times of extreme heat and in an emergency to give assistance, if needed.
Seniors should also follow these safety tips to prepare for days of excessive heat.
– Have a plan for what to do if the power goes out.
– Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. It's also a good idea to wear a hat.
– Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine.
– Avoid strenuous activity. If you do activity, do it during the morning or later in the evening.
– Stay indoors when possible. If air-conditioning is not available, stay out of the direct sunshine.
Seniors are more likely to take prescription medications that impair the body's ability to regulate temperature and often suffer from chronic conditions that change their bodies response to heat. At Liberty HomeCare & Hospice, we recognize these challenges and monitor our patients' situations to ensure heat exhaustion and heat stroke isn't a factor.
To determine if an individual maybe suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke look for these common signs:
– An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F, orally)
– Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)
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Liberty HomeCare & Hospice warns that if you witness any of these signs you should move the person to a shady, cooler area and call 911 for immediate medical assistance.


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The overall fitness center can be utilized by an amateur customer or a sophisticated customer. It does have the capacity to boost stamina and also alter the body structure of an amateur simply beginning an exercise program. The device includes a training video clip as well as collection of example exercises. The complete health club does need you to be constant with your exercises. Women can substantially benefit by enhancing stamina as well as muscle endurance.
Create the Core Muscles:
Restore hurt muscular tissues:.
The overall health club has the capacity to reinforce muscle mass that have actually come to be damaged or weak. This is a sophisticated procedure as well as needs to be looked after by a medical care expert such as a chiropractic specialist or physiotherapist.
Rise Variety Of Movement:.
Functioning the "core" muscle mass not just tightens your belly yet can entirely alter the effectiveness of various other motions as well as exercises. When you have a solid, steady "core," raking fallen leaves, shoveling snow, raising the infant, and also bring grocery stores all comes to be less complicated as well as extra reliable. There is additionally much less possibility of injury when the "core" is steady.
The overall fitness center targets huge muscular tissue teams that go across significant joints of the body. When these joints are worked out, reinforced as well as taking past their limitations this enhances series of movement. Joints with the capacity to have boost movement are the shoulder complicated, hip joint, as well as knee. These are the 3 largest joints in the body.
Considering that this equipment utilizes your very own body weight as resistance it needs you to utilize your "core" muscular tissues. The complete health club can target a particular collection of muscle mass while you are triggering your "core.".
Exactly how does the Complete Fitness Center Job?
On the whole, the Overall Health club health and fitness is a very effective item of house health club devices. I extremely advise it to any person intending to boost their wellness as well as health in your home.
There are a couple of various designs of the Complete Fitness center varying from the 2000 to the XLS (with even more attachments/options and also thicker cushioning) to the business quality EFI GTS. All various kinds function well and also function by the exact same concepts.
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"The Story" will mainly tell the story of two characters: John (left) and Trishna (center). During a summer they spend together on Trishna's family farm before heading off to college, after years of chatting exclusively online with the occasional phone call, they learn about each other and the world. They'll talk with her parents Divit (center) and Brigit (right) about these topics, in passing, cemented with one serious conversation that should help them stay safe.
Spoiler Warning Scale: Minor (backstory and worldbuilding)
"Please stay safe out there."
Trishna's parents both grew up in rough parts of the world, immigrated to the area, and met. They share a bold worldview causing them to choose living on their farm, called Lanchester after Brigit's maiden name, rather than in the city of Eville or suburbs. They retain a wide circle of acquaintances in various occupations and socioeconomic statuses and invite them over frequently for dinner. (Highlight possible spoilers: This almost parallels John and Trishna's backstory.)
With this context, they set ground rules:
First, they talk about safe inebriation. Divit and Brigit talk with the context of engaging with a once wildly drunk and stoned culture rampant across Eville when they met, full of wild times, which still could be dangerous for the innocent. They might still moderately indulge. John grew up in so many households full of wasted people that he sees no benefit to anything other than straight thinking. Trishna might have a beer at events.
Second, they politely discuss sex.
Trishna was born with mobility impairments. Her parents worked hard to ensure she could live a normal life, so when Trishna reached puberty, Brigit encouraged her daughter's education. Referred from her main doctor, they went to sexologists specializing in mobility, and reproductive health clinics. John had none of this education outside of abstinence and brief compulsory education in health class. Since the assumption is Trishna and John will have sex, her parents encourage thorough education.
Third, they talk about respect and disrespect.
Divit and Brigit went through their origin country's militaries before emigrating to Eville. Between what they learned, they mutually developed a value system and methods for handling disrespect. John's value system is rooted in the Art of War (or in-world equivalent) and refined during talks with Trishna. Though John is nearly incapable of disrespecting Trishna, they still stress a zero tolerance for rude behavior, which might be broken early on into that summer… (by Trishna!).
Fourth, they talk about talking.
Communication is the most important variable in determining the success or failure of any relationship. John and Trishna immediately built a strong sense of rapport, empathy, and respect that only strengthen since they first became friends. Still, Trishna's parents encourage frequent communication with each other, them, and with friends or acquaintances they meet.
Brigit may conclude by saying: "This will help broaden your worldview and help iron out any issues that may happen along the way."
Divit may add: "Your mother is right. We love you both. Stay safe."


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Fished the outgoing last night from around 11:00pm to 2:00am. Cloudy with stiff wind from the NE. Water a little murky, but no problem with eel grass. Tide did not move well in my spots last night because of the wind, and was unusally high (moon tide I suspect).Tried two spots near each other for one fish (about 34-35"), and I was surpised I got that one. Not a lot of life, other than the ever present horseshoe crabs. I would like to say that I know the reason, but prolonged low pressure systems, and east winds, just absolutely kill this area. It's like a switch. After the 2nd day, it's done until the weather moderates back to the west. I went tonight hoping it would be different, but the east wind always wins.Anyway, I didn't get a picture of the fish (left camera in buggy) but did take a couple shots of the newest scenic attraction on Burma Road. I don't recall seeing this a couple days ago. Anybody know what happened to this poor guy. Also on my way out earlier, 3 vehicles stuck up to their frames by the entrance to cut 1a. Didn't look like they were aired down. I offered my assistance, but they declined. -Rich
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1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup water
1 TBS orange zest
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Birds on the move - The influence of environmental change
- Location:
- Pontio, Bangor
- Time:
- Monday 14 May 2018, 11:30–17:00
A short symposium is being held on Monday 14th May, at Bangor University, Gwynedd, Wales, on the subject of Birds on the move: the influence of environmental change.
This is the result of a partnership between an artist Angela Davies and a scientist Charles Bishop, with support from the Bangor University Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
There will be a display of a sound responsive kinetic sculpture between 11:30 to 13:30 in Adeilad Pontio level 2, followed by a short symposium with presentation, 14:00 to 17:00 in PL2 Pontio, exploring the idea of birds on the move and how bird population may be affected by environmental change and human behaviour.
Introduction 14:00
Speakers include:
Dr. Charles Bishop (School of Biological Sciences) – 'Flying into thin air'. 14:10
Dr. Rachel Taylor (British Trust for Ornithology) – 'Citizen science and future priorities for BTO'. 14:50
Dr. Ian Hawkins (North Wales Wetlands Site Manager) – 'Responding to climate change predictions on Anglesey'. 13:30
Prof. Guillaume Thierry (School of Psychology) – 'Climate changes – not us'. 16:00


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I'm 100% an out of site, out of mind personality. I sent the letter and as far as emotions go, that was my limit. What else can I do but wait?
So for those of you brave enough to ask or those of you merely just wondering, I'm waiting. And the truth is, that isn't very easy. In fact, once I'd been asked when my next blog update would be, I got angry. The emotions that were far from sight were upfront and real. It makes me uncomfortable. I'm feeling rejected. I'm feeling disappointed. I thought it would be instant. I still have tons of faith that she will respond, but the timing is making me quite anxious.
"Where there is no struggle, there is no strength."
My "real mom" is in the middle of a very serious health upset. (To put it lightly, because, well you know me) or to just be straight to the point, she needs a lung transplant. I don't do well with big news, I clam up. I become abrasive and sarcastic. I don't know that this is the best time in my life to be having this big life altering meet and greet. I don't want my mom to feel like I'm trying to replace her. I'm hoping the anxiety doesn't overwhelm me. But at the same, it's putting my head in a very "now or never" state of mind. What if this is my only opportunity. Not me, or my mom, or my birth mom are promised tomorrow.
So to recap, I'm over exhausted with emotions in every direction, while all I can do for anyone it seems, is wait.
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Wigan Borough Environment & Heritage Network
10.30 a.m. June 1 2015 at Museum of Wigan Life
Mary Pennington (Wigan Archaeology Society),Tom Price (Civic Trust), Joe Taylor
(Billinge History Society), Geoff Jones (Astley Green Colliery Museum), Glenys
McClellan (Leigh Family History Society), Richard Sivill (Atherton Heritage),
Peter Goodwin (Tradition Films), Ken Barston (Stubshaw Cross Residents Group),
Avis Freeman (Leigh Soroptimists), John ONeil (Greenheart), David Shallcross
(Leigh Ornithological Society), Alex Miller (Wigan MBC) Cheryl Knott (LWT).
Peter Taylor (Civic Trust), Derek Wilde (Wigan Family History Society), Marge Harrop (Leigh Family History Society), Neil Forshaw (George Formby Society), Jan Johnston (LENDF), Mandy Wellans-Bray (Orrell-Billinge Transition Town Group), Allan Roberts (RSPCB),
Minutes of the last meeting: True and accurate.
Matters Arising:
John ONeil mentioned that Greenheart met with Trust In Leigh and are
now working together. It is hoped that more integrated planning between departments
will occur. The importance of pathways regarding heath issues was highlighted.
Presentation - Alex Miller:
Alex reported on progress regarding an enhanced archives facility for the Borough.
An initial proposal has been accepted in principle, awaiting a public consultation
process. After this consultation process, it is envisioned that a three-year
Heritage Lottery bid will be have to be developed.
Presentation - Cheryl Knott:
Cheryl described a major habitat restoration project, the Carbon Landscape, being developed by the Lancashire Wildlife Trust across a wide area historically affected by carbon based fuel extraction that will require many derelict landscapes to be restored. WLT is developing a £2.2 million HLF bid and has received 10% to date to.
Already 22 organisations have become project partners.
An intended outcome is the reconnect people to their landscape, physically and mentally. Volunteers will be at the heart of all activities. Another expected outcome is that the project will help the area become a tourist destination.
Date next meeting: 13th July 2015


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This guide aims to help you get to grips with the basics of zentangle, looking at its key benefits and explaining how it could have a positive impact on your day-to-day life, all the way through to how to get started with different tangling ideas and templates!
Zentangle is the art of creating an abstract drawing using a series of repetitive patterns. You can use a background template, which contains pre-arranged lines producing segments that you can 'tangle' within, or you can simply start with a blank piece of paper. Using a fine marker, a pen or pencil, produce small, deliberate marks that accumulate to form a pattern – and so your creation is formed!
At first glance, a completed zentangle creation can appear infinitely complicated, but once you learn the technique and have a go for yourself, you'll see just how simple it is to create something impressive. Not only does it increase focus, creativity and your sense of personal wellbeing, but it also provides immense artistic satisfaction in each and every creation.
One day, one of the founders of zentangle, Maria Thomas, found herself doodling background patterns on a manuscript she was writing. She found that while she drew, she experienced feelings of liberation, well-being and complete focus, with no usual thoughts or worries entering her mind. This is how people describe meditation – and now it's how people are describing zentangle!
In zentangle, each tiny, individual stroke is drawn deliberately, with no concern for the appearance of the overall completed piece. There's no eraser, and mistakes simply become the foundations for new patterns, taking your designs in yet another direction. With no predetermined result, zentangle offers you freedom and focus; it's something you simply cannot fail at, because there is no one correct solution.
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Wow, the title of this post sounds a little like the game that Granny used to play (which I've mentioned before on here) where the eager listeners throw out three random ideas and the storyteller weaves them into an imaginative narrative. Bear with me, though, as hopefully it'll make sense eventually!
I, like pretty much everyone else it seems, LOVED the watching the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympics in London last night. The sniffles of emotion began as I heard snippets of the radio shipping forecast, which is hugely nostalgic for me as my parents listened to Radio 4 virtually non-stop whilst I was growing up, so by the time the theme tune from 'The Archers' was played I was a blubbering wreck.
The brilliant section in which Daniel Craig collected the Queen from Buckingham Palace was heralded by the playing of the 'Arrival of the Queen of Sheba' – the music that played as I walked into the church for my wedding – so more sobbing / grinning / frenzied searching for a calming piece of chocolate ensued (it was my wedding anniversary on Thursday, so I'm giving myself a little leeway here!).
Obviously, I was EXTREMELY happy about the inclusion of the children's literature section as being something that made Great Britain 'great'. The whole ceremony very much highlighted the belief that we must support and invest in children in order to continue being 'great' for generations to come, and this was crystallised perfectly by the young people chosen to carry the torches that lit the cauldrons (yep, I bawled again at that point too). One of the many messages that I therefore took away from last night was that reading and storytelling (and no-one could question the fact that Danny Boyle told a great story) are vitally important for children and will provide them with the tools to build the foundations for their own bright, shining adult lives. (Did you see what I did there – Industrial Revolution imagery and everything. Wonder if they've got anyone to produce the Closing Ceremony yet – I *think* I'm free on that day……… 😉 )
Anyway, for all these reasons and more, watching the festivities last night moved me to consider a little more just why it is that children's literature is SO important to me. Yes, there are the beautiful pictures and wonderful stories and yes, there are all the benefits that reading (and indeed being read to) provides, but there's something else as well. It's not rocket science, but it reminds me of my own childhood. I am incredibly fortunate to have had a very happy upbringing with two loving parents and a gorgeous, slightly bonkers, fun-loving extended family to whom I am still very close. I was always celebrated for being a bookworm (both at home and at school) and loved creating stories and games and just 'making things'. I would like to do the same for my own children and also, via Story Seekers, for lots of other children as well.
Very sadly, my mum died five years ago (perhaps I shouldn't have typed that sentence while in such a fragile, post-Opening Ceremony state. Give me a mo, I just need to fetch some more tissues!) and as well as missing her every day, I feel incredibly sad that she's not here to see C and H growing up and to realise that the reason they are such loving little chaps with a fantastic zest for life is because of the great role model that she was (as are my dad and my in-laws as well, of course).
So while I know that my reasons for wanting to get Story Seekers going are valid and are based on all the ideals I've mentioned in other posts, I know that there is a little part of it that's based on me wanting to keep my own childhood with my mum alive, because she isn't any more. It's a little odd and somewhat unexpected that it was the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony that clarified all this for me, but such is life. I'm just off to watch the whole thing again, but this time I'm ready with wine, cake and extra large hankies 🙂