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(see previous post in this series: August 8)
(see also the post by Charles Inman Barnard for August 12)
Wednesday, August 12, 1914.— Side by side with the waving flags and the gay brave voices singing the 'Marseillaise' flows a strong current of pain. How could it be otherwise? All the vigorous manly life of France has been called to the colours, and the women are left, not ' to weep and to wring their hands,' but to do and to think for their families, to give what service they can to their country, and to bear, if God so wills it, the loss of all they hold most dear in the world.
There are no flags to help the women, no military music to cheer them, no splendid entrainement of camaraderie. But just hard dull routine, and the haunting dread of irreparable loss. All the more honour to them for taking up their burden so gaily, with such courage and with such determination to make the best of things. Everywhere the fine spirit of patriotism and self-sacrifice has been noticeable and only in the shadows of their eyes, or in the drawn look about their mouths, have their sufferings been obvious. It has been a revelation in human nature's possibility for heroic acts to see the French nation mobilise, and the brave attitude of the women will finely second the courageous deeds of the soldiers when the history of the war shall be written.
It is only since general mobilisation was ordered that we, of this generation, have realised the full meaning of conscription. We were accustomed to every man doing his two years (lately it has been three), and every year his twenty-eight or his twenty-one days. We agreed, more or less, that the discipline was good for him; and we thought very little more about it, unless it happened to interfere with any of our own personal plans. But when suddenly every man of one's acquaintance between the ages of eighteen and forty-eight is called up for service, the matter takes on quite another aspect. We are brought face to face with the fact that 'service' may mean death, and that every man in France between those ages is called out to meet it, to take his chance and to take it at once. There is no choice for him or for the women to whom his life is precious. The rich and the poor, the high and the low—they must all go; for the army is a great social leveller and no respecter of persons as far as service goes. You go to lunch with a friend: three sons of the house are prepared to join their regiments—one is a cavalry officer, another is an officer of the line, and the third is a little piou-fiou. The footman has already gone, the chauffeur goes to-morrow, and the concierge is waiting for his orders.
On the way home, you look in at a quiet courtyard where one of the cleverest cabinet-makers in the world practises the art of mending old furniture in the leisurely fashion of all true artist-craftsmen. His sheds are closely shuttered, his tools are put away; for he, too, has gone to the war. In the evening, the maid brings a pair of shoes with: 'Madame, le cordonnier est parti, ou faut-il que je donne les souliers de Madame a etre raccommodes?' Where, indeed? For the cobblers, too, must go to the front. With the breakfast-tray in the morning come clumsy pieces of bread instead of crisp and dainty rolls— the bakers are so scarce that the authorities have sent out the order that only pain de menage is to made. The doctors, the lawyers, the leaders of cotillons, the polo players, the tango dancers—they have all gone, or they are on the point of going. The actors, the musicians, the playwrights, the novelists, the journalists—every one who is young enough has joined his regiment, and those who are left behind are the ones who grumble.
In the streets there are no buses. Some are carrying stores to the front, some are lying idle on the Champ de Mars, waiting for orders to follow. The Metro' trains are rare and many of the ticket collectors are replaced by women. The trams, what few are still running, also have women conductors. The boulevards, the avenues, and streets show long deserted stretches where ordinarily the traffic is congested; and most of the private motors which still run fly the Tricolour or the Red Cross to show that they are commandeered. Fiacres and taxi-autos are still to be hired, but they are looked upon as luxuries rather than necessities in these days of economy and renunciation, and people who, a week ago, grumbled if they had to walk a quarter of a mile, now cheerfully trot the length of Paris rather than spend five francs on fares.
But of all the changes mobilisation has worked in Paris, none is more noticeable than the change in the manners of the Parisians; and whatever terrors war may bring in the coming days the memory of much that was pleasant during those days of preparation cannot be wiped out. Men are quick and kindly in their help to women and children; women are tender and pitiful towards each other, and from class to class there runs a chord of sympathy which expresses itself in little gestures of courtesy such as we have not seen in Paris for many years.
Every soldier in the army who has passed through Paris since August 2 has experienced the pleasant thrill of brotherhood as he marched through the crowded streets, and incidents grave and gay are not wanting as the days go by and the mobilisation nears completion. Some men receive a shower of flowers from a pretty woman's hands, others have miniature flags thrust at them by children; and one soldier called to a woman of the people to give him the flag her baby was waving for luck, but the woman called back 'No, you will bring us a better than that.' Everywhere it is the same story of gaiety and eagerness for action on the part of the men; and on that of the women, a quiet acceptance of the responsibilities which are being left to them.
All that is simple and childlike in the Frenchman has been uppermost this week, and in nothing does he show these traits more obviously than in his attitude towards religion. It has so often been said that the Frenchman has no religion; but the Frenchman is like most other men, in time of great stress he turns to prayer. In a restaurant one evening, a group of ultra-Bohemian artists were giving a farewell dinner to a camarade who was to join his regiment on the following day, when some one reminded him that his regiment was likely to be one of the first engaged in action. 'Bah!' was the quick retort, 'What do I care? I confessed this morning; so it doesn't matter what happens now.' No one of all that little company of dare-devils thought it odd that he should feel like that; moreover, it is a well-known fact that since the mobilisation order came, men have been in hundreds to confess before leaving for the front. 'Monsieur le Cure must help me with the prayers. I cannot remember much of my Credo, and I have quite forgotten my Confiteor; but that doesn't matter, does it, M. le Cure? What I want is to go away with a clean slate.' Many men have said more or less the same thing, and all have gone to the priest in the same spirit. There is nothing morbid about it, but just a childlike wish to go off with their hearts and souls washed clean, according to the lights and traditions of their race.
Another pretty incident of the mobilisation happened in a cremerie at Montmartre where Willette, the painter, was drinking a bowl of chocolate with the help of a croissant. Quite by chance he heard a little midinette who was sitting near him tell some friends that she had been to have her photograph taken for her future husband to carry with him to the front, and 'figurez-vous, mon petit, it is a complete failure! J'ai Pair tellement triste, tenement malade, that it will make him unhappy even to look at it, and there is no time to have another done!' She was so sad about it, so disappointed, and so pretty, that Willette, without a word, whipped out pencil and book and in half an hour produced the most charming portrait the heart of woman could desire, and it has now gone to the front, carefully guarded in the tunic of a little piou-piou whose wit is as keen as the fun of Tommy Atkins is infectious.
Less picturesque incidents of the last two weeks were those which showed us bands of rough men and boys going round the city with hatchets, destroying all property that was marked by a German name, or anything approaching a German name. During some hours a great deal of damage was done, and several people were hurt, but the police dealt summarily with the malefactors, and since all has been calm. As a result of this momentary madness, however, every tradesman in Paris has run up a French flag above his doors and pasted on his shutters a legend to say what he is and where he is: 'Le patron est Francais et a rejoint son regiment, ainsi que tout son personnel.' 'Le patron est a la frontiere et laisse son magasin, sa femme et ses enfants sous la protection des citoyens de Paris.' Where the name over the shop is obviously German, the owner has put up his naturalisation papers as a proof of its right to be there, and a well-known dressmaker, whose partner was undoubtedly German, ingeniously covered the name-plate with patriotic flags, and put up a notice on the doors to say that the firm was French, and he himself was fighting for his country. A brave mattress-maker wrote on his door: 'Dormez en paix. Le Matelassier est a la Frontiere.' Another tradesman politely informed his clients that he was a la frontiere, and regretted that he was unable, therefore, to receive them as usual. Here and there an old legend, dating from times of peace, states confidently that the shop will reopen in September. We doubt it, for each day's news suggests that a long and painful struggle is before us.
~~~ M.E. Clarke, from her book Paris Waits, 1914 (London: GP Putnam's Sons, 1915).


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I know everyone has been waiting anxiously all weekend for the reveal of the Patchwork Round Robin Center Block!! ha ha Whatever, I know you were all watching the Super Bowl Game….or sewing while others were watching the game. I know how it is.
So I wanted the center to be something for everyone…..a bright, crazy fabric girl, a dirty Kansas City Troubles girl,….a wooly girl…whatever else kind of girl you can think of. Plus I was looking for something a little on the Springie side too. Too much of this winter weather can wear the soul down. So what do you think of this is for the center block:
Edit–I added the stems:
Block Size: 16 1/2 X 16 1/2 inch square
Finished size: 16 X 16 inch square
Materials list:
1 fat quarter for you background —{Cut to size of block, AFTER you have placed and sewn everything down. Sometimes things shift you know.}
1 fat eight for you basket.
Various little scraps of greens, golds, reds 5″ squares are perfect for these!
Ric-rac: for the bottom trim of the basket, and green for the stems.
White wool or wool felt for the small dot flowers
Let's do a quick run-down of the instructions shall we?
1) Print off the picture—click on the picture of the templates–then print picture.
2) Cut out templates & pin on fabric choices.
3) Cut out pieces & Place on block background fabric
4) Pin, glue or use iron on fusable web to keep those pieces in their place.
5) Cut and tuck the ric-rac into place.
6) Zig-zag, button hole or raw edge stitch the outside edges of the pieces.
I know what your thinking….that picture up there doesn't have any stems. Well, I do know that! However, I was finishing up this block yesterday and didn't have the right green of ric-rac.
yes, this is where i looked and no, there wasn't any green. Can you believe? I can't either.
Next Patchwork Round Robin Date—– February 22nd—
Come back for the next two sides…..hint…they are how the basket is made. {not hard, easy pattern for beginners :)}
Click Here for the template: open and print it.
pst— I still need some designers for the Round Robin!!!
Designers are needed for these dates
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March 8 & OR 22
April 12 & OR 26
May 10 & OR 24
June 14 & OR 28
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Red Ribbon would seed the company investing Rs 22 crore; about Rs 64 crore would be mobilised from banks and the remaining Rs 40 crore would be sourced from Indian investors, Red Ribbon India CEO Aditya Kanoria told ET.
Modulex is setting up its first India plant on a 40-acre site at Indapur in Maharashtra. The company intends to introduce modular construction, which has been popular in the west for over 7 decades. Once the factory is set, Modulex will start bidding for construction projects in the country.
Modular technology entails "high degree of offsite finishing," where in nearly 90% of the construction work is completed on the builder's premises. Simply put, parts of the structure are built in factories (of the builder), then transported to the site (of the new building) and assembled on traditionally-curated foundation.
"This is one of the fastest methods to construct buildings. Using modular blocks, a 100-room hotel can be made ready for occupation in 26 weeks," said Kanoria.
"Also the steel frame that is laid out to support the structure is more durable and long-lasting than concrete. It also provides greater resistance to environmental factors, require lesser number of labourers and on-site installation is very quick," he adds.
Red Ribbon as incubator Modulex is Red Ribbon Asset Management's first incubated venture in India. The company focuses on starting "asset-heavy businesses," roping in strategic investors at investment phase and listing on stock markets at growth phase. The company also has a hotel and wind energy project under its belt. That apart, the company will also invest in start-ups promoted by other entrepreneurs and also help them raise funds from investors.
"We've formed a wide network of IFAs and wealth managers to showcase our start-up projects to rich investors. If they like the idea, they can invest in our picks; we'll also invest in all companies we select," Kanoria added.
The investment tenure is generally five years and minimum investment per investor is Rs 5 lakh. The investment termsheet is drawn between the Investor and the start-up entrepreneur; at this level Red Ribbon acts like a merchant banker, helping start ups to raise funds at commission rates ranging between 5 – 8%.
"Our idea is to prompt the start up entrepreneur to issue convertible debentures for 4 years and 364 days, bearing a coupon rate of 15% PA. At the fifth year, the investor can exit his investment or continue as an equity partner (pursuant to conversion of debentures). The investor can exit when the company goes public or when a strategic investor comes to pick stake," Kanoria explained.
Red Ribbon has managed (investment) commitment worth Rs 7 crore from 75 investors. A lion's share of these funds is from smaller cities like Moradabad, Philibhit, Navsari, Surat, Coimbatore and Jaipur, Kanoria added.
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There's generally a bit of risk associated with being an early adopter. While it's neat to be among the first to try out the latest technology, first generation products are often riddled with bugs and are the first in line to reach end-of-life status.
That's exactly what's happening now to a long list of devices that have, up to this point, run YouTube's app without incident. Due to changes in the app's API, the YouTube app will (as of writing) no longer work on select devices manufactured in 2012 and earlier.
On the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, you'll need at least iOS 7 or newer to access YouTube. Second generation or older Apple TVs need not apply as there's no way to continue watching YouTube on these set-top boxes.
Likewise, devices running Google TV version 2 or earlier are out of luck. A selection of older Sony TVs and Blu-ray players as well as Panasonic TVs and Blu-ray players are also being phased out. YouTube notes that if your smart TV, smartphone, tablet or game console supports flash and / or HTML5, you may still be able to continue watching by visiting the main site in your browser.
You'll know right away whether your device is impacted by the API change as you'll see the notice above when launching the app. Your best bet is to either try watching in your browser, find a newer device or ditch YouTube completely.
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Re-masters and tour
Warner Strategic Marketing in association with The Pogues will be releasing re-mastered and expanded versions of all seven of The Pogues studio albums on November 15th: Red Roses For Me (1984), Rum, Sodomy & The Lash (1985), If I Should Fall From Grace With God (1988), Peace And Love (1989), Hell's Ditch (1990), Waiting For Herb (1993) and Pogue Mahone (1995).
The Pogues themselves have overseen this project, supervising the re-mastering process, the artwork and the booklets, commissioning special original sleeve notes from friends and fans Tom Waits, Steve Earle, Jim Jarmusch, Patrick McCabe, Matt Dillon, Bob Geldof and Stuart Pearce. The booklets will also contain some unseen photographs from the different phases of the band's career.
All CDs have been re-mastered from primary tape sources by Nick Robbins. In a distinguished career as an engineer, producer and re-mastering virtuoso, Nick has worked with The Pogues right from the beginning, when he engineered the Red Roses For Me and Rum, Sodomy & The Lash recordings. Robbins is at present hard at work mixing The Pogues forthcoming live album, recorded at the band's last London concerts at Brixton Academy in December 2001.
Each CD contains up to seven additional songs, comprising contemporaneous tracks which were not previously released on The Pogues albums. Many of these rare sides make their ever first appearance on CD, others for the first time in 20 years.
Red Roses For Me was The Pogues debut LP on signing to Stiff Records, the extra tracks rounding up six b-sides including Repeal Of the Licensing Laws and And The Band Played Waltzing Mathilda plus four typically fiery re-workings of traditional songs, such a revelation at the time to audiences reared on the London punk scene. The Rum, Sodomy & The Lash CD contains the entire Poguetry In Motion EP (1986) produced, as was the LP itself, by Elvis Costello. Both sides of the bands first Top Ten hit The Irish Rover (with The Dubliners, 1987) are added to If I Should Fall From Grace With God (1988), the Platinum-selling album which contained the perennial Christmas classic Fairytale Of New York (featuring the late Kirsty MacColl, 1987).
Fans will appreciate the appearance of hard-to-get titles like Star Of The County Down (1989) and The Limerick Rake (1989) on Peace And Love (1989) and some great work from the prolific Joe Strummer-produced Hells Ditch sessions (1990). A further collaboration with The Dubliners adds the single Whiskey In The Jar/Jacks Heroes, The Pogues own unofficial Irish World Cup song.
Joe Strummer briefly joined The Pogues the following year after Shane MacGowans departure in September 1991. By 1993s Waiting For Herb, Spider Stacy had become the lead singer and Tuesday Morning gave the band its first Top Twenty hit since Fairytale Of New York.
In total, 36 bonus tracks are spread over the seven sets. Only one of these is completely new - the new CD of the Pogue Mahone album (1995) contains the previously-unreleased Stephen Hague single remix of Love You Till The End. This is included as a tantalising foretaste of a projected box-set of further rarities, demos and unreleased material which will be released in 2005.
The Pogues will be touring the UK and Ireland in December. This is the classic 1987-1993 line-up of Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy, Jem Finer, Philip Chevron, Terry Woods, Andrew Ranken, James Fearnley and Darryl Hunt which last toured the UK in 2001.
This time, fans will be delighted to know that the band will be joined on vocals by Cait O'Riordan! Cait was The Pogues original bass player from 1982-1986 and sang Im A Man You Dont Meet Everyday on the Rum, Sodomy & The Lash album. Recently, she has been playing and singing with Philip Chevron in a reformed line-up of The Radiators (Plan 9).
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Trilussa Pizza & Pane - Main St.
Anyways, I found this place on Yelp while I was strolling down Main St, aka Hipster Central haha! It was pouring rain and I was walking around like a idiot looking at reviews of all the restaurants I was passing by LOL (the things I do for this blog!) I saw some pretty interesting ones that want to try out: The Reef, Shanti's Curries, Solly's Bagelry, and the Splitz Grill!
Then I came across Trilussa, which has a 4.5 star rating on Yelp, which is...really hard to come by! Apparently this place makes the most authentic pizza in all of Vancouver! One guy even claimed that he had traveled the world and this was the best pizza he's ever eaten!
While I was noshing on my pizza alot of people came in, and it seemed like they were all regulars because the owner was greeting them all by name, which is always a good sign!


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CONCORD, N.C. – April 20, 2012 – The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at Calistoga Speedway has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 9.
The race, which was originally scheduled for March 31, succumbed to heavy rain. It will now be part of a five-race swing through California the weekend after Labor Day.
The 59th annual Gold Cup Race of Champions is Sept. 6-8 at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. The teams will then head approximately 130 miles southeast toward the coast for the event at Calistoga Speedway on Sept. 9. The World of Outlaws will wrap up the California schedule on Sept. 10 at Antioch Speedway in Antioch.
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New York City Public Workers Are Getting a $15 Minimum Wage
Ever since taking office in January 2014, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has tried to make good on his campaign promise to eliminate inequality in the nation's largest city. He's expected to take another step toward that objective on Wednesday when he announces plans to raise the minimum wage for the city's public workers to $15 per hour by the end of 2018.
The hike will increase pay for about 50,000 city workers. Twenty thousand of those workers are unionized—such as school crossing guards. They currently earn a minimum of $11.79, according to the New York Daily News, which first reported on the hike. The other 30,000 workers are contract employees—teacher aides and family care workers—who now earn at least $11.50 per hour.
The increase is expected to cost $238 million over the next five years, and there are some experts who worry that higher wages for public workers could mean more layoffs if the economy sours.
In his first two years in office, de Blasio's fight against inequality has included the expansion of universal pre-K, a focus on creating more affordable housing, and more paid parental leave for city employees. But he has been largely handcuffed in addressing the wages of city residents since New York State explicitly prohibits individual cities from establishing their own minimum wages. The minimum wage for New York City is $9 per hour—the same rate as the rest of the state.
As a result, de Blasio has pursued alternatives paths to raising wages. For instance, in September 2014 he signed an executive order that expanded the city's living wage law and increased it from $13.13 from $11.90. De Blasio is able to pull off the hike he's announcing Wednesday by simply instructing his administration to revise existing contracts with municipal unions and nonprofit groups.
De Blasio could by default get the higher citywide minimum wage he's pushed for if Governor Andrew Cuomo's recent call for a statewide $15 rate becomes law, but that proposal will be a tough sell in the Republican-controlled state Senate.
Cuomo has been especially active on the minimum wage front in the past year. In July, a wage board appointed by Cuomo approved a $15 minimum wage for workers at fast-food chains in the state, and in November the governor gave public employees in the state a $15 minimum wage. On Monday, Cuomo announced the same minimum wage for employees of the state's university system.
While the historic movement for a nationwide $15 minimum wage began in New York City when fast food workers walked off their jobs in November 2012, the wave of $15 rates that have become law in cities across the country has skipped over the nation's most populous. Seattle was the first major city to institute a $15 minimum wage in June 2014. It was followed by San Francisco and Los Angeles.


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Squaredheads has launched Nora, a VST phrase editor that utilizes piano roll-like grid advanced editing tools to easily create MIDI phrases.
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Available Thursday, January 29 / In-store at BAIT Diamond Bar / $200 USD
Nike's retro high-top basketball sneaker from the nineties, the Air Command Force, meets another style trend from the era. Acid washed denim covers the majority of the silhouette's panels, save for a simple white swoosh and black detailing. The denim flavor is combined with hints of pink glow for a truly old-school neon touch. The shoes drop next Thursday in-store at BAIT Diamond Bar only on a first-come, first-serve basis; phone orders will be accepted after 1PM PST (909.595.1712). Continue reading for more images.


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Once again I waited until the last few days of the month to do Kim's '2012 New to You' Cross Training Challenge. I initially was planning to do a TRX class last night but the instructor's flight was delayed so the class was cancelled. I looked up the Y's class schedule & found a class at 5:50AM this morning that I have never done. It was just about perfect since that was the only time I was going to be able to get a new class in before the end of the month.
If it wasn't for this challenge I am 99.9% positive I would have rolled over & went back to sleep when my alarm went off at 5:15AM. Instead I dragged my butt out of bed, made some coffee and was out the door by 5:30AM.
I was one of three people that showed up to class this morning so it was going to be more of a person training session. Jump & Pump alternates cardio & weights. Our warmup was running 3 laps around the parking lot then we were back inside doing out first set of weights.
The routine went like this
2 x Bench Press
2 x Side Shuffle
2 x Triceps
2 x Step Ups
2 x Fly
2 x Jump Ups
2 x Overhead Press
2 x Sprints
Finished off by 5 minutes of abs
The class was tough but worth it. It was a great way to start the day.
I took no pictures today but I do have this picture from the Inaugural West Sixth Brewery club run earlier in the week. It was the same day that they announced Lexington is on the Rock 'n' Roll half marathon map. Josh Cox, the 50K record holder, came out to run with the group & sign autographs & take pictures with weirdo's like me. This was taken right after we finished the 3 mile run. Hot.sweaty.mess


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The housing market in Charlotte, North Carolina, is primed for energy-efficient homes. In fact, energy-efficient homes have an almost 10 percent higher resale value than homes that have not been upgraded. Not all energy-efficient upgrades are created equal. These four energy efficiency upgrades could have a big impact when you decide to sell your home.
Indoor Air Quality Assessment and Upgrades
Homeowners are starting to understand the importance of the air quality in their home. Schedule an IAQ test to see where you may need to make improvements throughout your home. It could be as easy as changing your filters, which also will save you energy until you sell.
Fix Leaks
Windows and doors are the usual suspects, but there are plenty of other places where air may be entering or escaping. Seal up your home to save money on your utilities, make your home more energy-efficient, and increase the resale value of your home. Make sure to check less obvious culprits, such as outlets, fireplaces, and attic hatches, as well.
HVAC Maintenance Plans
Regular maintenance on your HVAC system will make it work more efficiently and help protect your investment by extending its lifespan. A professional maintenance plan will alert you to potential problems and ensure all the moving parts are working efficiently. It can also offer an incentive to buyers who appreciate that you've kept your system regularly maintained.
Appliance Upgrades
Although upgrading your appliances can constitute a big investment, you can make your money back through decreased energy bills and greater resale value. Many consumers are looking for Energy Star appliances, and are willing to pay more if a home already has them. If any big appliances like your washer and dryer or your HVAC system has seen better days, now is the time to consider upgrading to a more energy-efficient appliance.
There are plenty of benefits of having a greener home, and resale value is a big incentive. Call the experts at Ross and Witmer at 704-392-6188 to see how their services could help you.


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RC plane vs. 737 near miss
When you think of a toy RC plane you don't think as it can do much damage...But how about this: Load it with some explosives, and turn it into a flying IED. It doesn't take much to do this! Anyway...in this video the guy flies the RC place on purpose towards the 737, but gets caught up in the jetwash...this time!!
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My name is Sara! My goal is the same as your goal: capturing your pet's unique essence. Preserving your pet's quirks, silly moments, new outfits, curious head tilts, sassy side-eye and playful cuddles with their favorite toys is what this is all about.
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Kevin Smith is coming to town next Wednesday, June 13, to host a screening of Bindlestiffs, the latest project from his production company SModcast Pictures. The screening is going down at the Ritz East at 7:00 PM, admission ranges from $50 – $100, advance tickets are available here.
About Bindlestiffs:
Three underage, virgin, prep-school misfits, suspended on a bogus graffiti charge, flee to the inner city in an attempt to live the plot of The Catcher in the Rye – a book they have neither read, much less understand. This motion picture graphically portrays their noble quest to surrender their virginities (as well as shed their sobriety and sanity) to the encountered gatekeepers of "real experience": vagrants, prostitutes, and crack fiends. Hot on their tail is Charlie, a paranoid, deranged security guard, who, convinced that they plan to stage a school shooting, aims to shut them down and save his piece of America.
BINDLESTIFFS was made for pennies and porno tokens, with no parental permission (much less permits) by a team of horny teenage wetdreamers, themselves escaping to commit some "real" filmmaking.
Author: Eric Bresler
Eric is the Founder/Site Editor of Cinedelphia.com whose additional activities are numerous: Director/Curator of the Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art (PhilaMOCA), founder of Tokyo No Records, the brain behind Video Pirates, and active local film programmer including the Unknown Japan screening series. He's served as a TLA Video Manager, Philadelphia Film Society Managing Director, and Adjunct Professor in Cinema Studies at Drexel University. He is shy and modest. Email Eric.


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thanksgiving in london: vegan style at manna!1October 24th, 2010london, more restaurants (not LA)
are you gonna be in england over thanksgiving? if you are, i highly suggest you get over to manna for their holiday meal. not only is manna the oldest vegetarian restaurant in london, but it's the probably the best. as you already know, we are huge fans of the place and i'm considering booking a trip to the uk in november just to eat this.
more details on manna's thanksgiving after the jump.
the owner of manna emailed us recently to tell us a little about their thanksgiving meal. check it out:
Last year was the first year we were away from California for thanksgiving, and our traditional vegan feast for friends at home. We decided to add a 3 course special in addition to our regular menu hoping that a few US locals would appreciate it. Boy, did we underestimate…! We were swamped and turned people away all evening. This year we are having only a fixed menu based on what we have enjoyed at home for ever. We open at 6:00pm and will inevitably need to turn the tables later. Reservations are flowing in already and we urge those interested to book very soon. 6:00 – 6:30pm or 8:45 and later are recommended for a relaxed meal…
i'm already sold, but in case you aren't, check out the menu here. book your table now, londoners!Tags: england, london, thanksgiving, uk
1 responses to "thanksgiving in london: vegan style at manna!"
Gauri Radha गौरी राधा October 24th, 2010 at 21:46
I clicked on the menu, it sounds extremely appetizing!!!!


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Warner Bros. Worldwide TV Distribution will deliver the upcoming Fox drama series "Gotham" exclusively to Netflix worldwide after its first season, the companies announced Tuesday.
The pact is unusual not only because the series has yet to air an episode but because WB is granting Netflix multi-territory rights as opposed to the typical country-by-country dealmaking.
"In this era of new business models and expanding windows, this is an unprecedented deal for our company and our industry," said Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, president, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution, in a statement.
As per usual SVOD rights deals, Netflix would get the rights to air the first season of "Gotham" around the same time Fox would be premiering the second season (should there be one).
Netflix has proved it's willing to take risks for what it perceives to be top-shelf content, as evidenced by the streaming service's deal just last week with Sony Pictures Television for rights to the NBC drama "Blacklist," which emerged as a hit during its first season.
Netflix ponied up a reported $2 million per episode to Sony for "Blacklist," a sum sources say is is in the neighborhood of what each "Gotham" episode fetched. But while "Blacklist" was strictly a domestic deal, the global nature of the "Gotham" deal makes this a far more lucrative payout.
Driving up the value of the series, according to sources, was interest from Netflix rivals Hulu and Amazon. Their presence at the negotiation table could mean there are still more primetime shows that could land similar deals.
WBWTD, however, still retains the rights to sell SVOD rights in territories where Netflix has yet to venture. The deal will cover the latest European countries the streaming service indicated it would enter earlier this year, including France and Germany.
The deal underscores how attitudes among broadcast nets and studios toward SVOD exposure for their shows are changing and high-end shows are hitting the market much earlier in their first-run cycle. Beginning in 2011, WBWTD had deals with several networks including Fox that bakes into all of its initial licensing deals the ability to sell a season of a show into SVOD once the previous season of a show has completed its on-air run.
As with "Blacklist," the SVOD deal doesn't prevent "Gotham" from striking additional deals with the typical syndication players in cable and local stations. However, a serialized series like "Gotham" may find its options very limited outside of SVOD, which is conducive to that style of storytelling.
For broadcast nets and studios alike, the hope is that making a previous season of a series available on SVOD ahead of a subsequent season provides uninitiated viewers with the kind of catch-up opportunity that can translate to a ratings bump for fresh episodes back on linear TV.
"'Gotham' is the most anticipated new series of the fall season and we are thrilled to offer it to our members around the world," said Ted Sarandos, chief content officer at Netflix, in a statement. "The Batman origin story is sure to have massive global appeal so it is fitting that, along with Warner Television, we have created a new model for distributing a show that international and domestic audiences will love."
"Gotham," which premieres on Fox on Sept. 22, explores the untold origin stories of many of the characters that populate the Batman franchise while the Caped Crusader is still a child. Stars include Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue and Jada Pinkett Smith.
Available to 50 million subscribers across 40 countries, Netflix will make the first season of "Gotham" available at the time its second season begins in each territory–though Fox has yet to commit to a second season.


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Antique French Prie-Dieu Prayer Chair
As we approach Easter week, we often have more inquiries about the antique religious treasures in our online store. During this Holy Week, I wanted to shine a special spotlight on an antique French prayer chair, also called a prie-dieu in French.
These exceptional pieces of furniture are not only beautiful in design, but they are created purely for the purpose of prayer and devotion. Prie-dieu literally means "Pray god" and people use it as a knee rest in their prayers and as a support for prayer books.
Antique Prayer Chair
This superb antique French prie-dieu currently on sale in our online store is a wonderful example. It is finely crafted in cherry wood and upholstered with green velvet and it dates to about 1890. Notice the decorative shell on the back of the chair and the turned spindle posts.
When we find a prie-dieu while on our buying trips in France, we know that these pieces have been treasured for many years, often for much more than a century. It is touching to to imagine how many devout worshippers have paid their religious devotions and dedicated their prayers while supported by these chairs.
Found in Normandy
Here is another example of a prayer chair, which we found during one of our antiques buying trips. Although prayer chairs were most often for private devotional use at home, some would also be found in churches, like this one that we discovered for sale at a church in Normandy.
The chair dated to 1890. It was a bit sad and sorry for itself, but the carvings in the oak wood were lovely and in good shape.
So we brought it home and had it reupholstered in red velvet, to keep the overall look of the prayer chair as close as possible to the original upholstery. Isn't it gorgeous? Our customers thought so, and we quickly got a lot of inquiries and it was snapped up.
The prie-dieu was given its name around the early 17th century although the item of furniture was used long before that. You might sometimes have seen a prie-dieu used at a church wedding, where it is provided for the elaborately bedecked bride and her groom to kneel on during the service!
A Simpler Prayer Chair
The prayer chairs above are quite ornate in their carvings and design, but here's another example with a simpler but no less lovely design.
This vintage French prie-dieu is still currently available in our online store at the time of writing, and it is crafted in walnut wood and boasts a rattan seat. It dates to about 1930, which explains the lighter and more streamlined silhouette, reflecting the tastes of the modern era around the Art Deco period.
At EuroLuxHome.com, we have a wide variety of 19th century and 20th century prayer decor. These include prayer benches with backrests and armrests, prayer rugs, prayer stools, and even a few prayer kneelers. Whether you're looking for a completely solid wood piece with a high back, a foldable piece or seating with a seat cushion, EuroLux is a great destination in your search for fine home decor.
If you've enjoyed our exploration into the prie-dieu, then you might also enjoy reading my blog post about other kinds of Antique Religious Treasures. You can also browse the vintage and antique French prayer chairs in our online store.
Aimee owns EuroLuxHome.com with her husband and best friend, Greg. Aimee sources amazing antique furniture, vintage lighting, & high-quality reproduction furniture to help her customers decorate their homes in a unique way. She loves her 8 (you read that right) fuzzy children and is renovating a 1920s bungalow in South Carolina. Find us on Facebook or connect with EuroLux on Google+. Or you can sign up here to receive this blog in your inbox.


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If there is one type of cutting machinery that anyone would be proud to own, it is certainly a laser cutter. Even if you are buying it for a business application, knowing that you can cut something with such precision is just so satisfying. However, different types of laser cutters are available in the market and you need to be mindful about the option you go for. Each machine has its own uses, so be sure to keep each of them in mind when finalizing a laser cutter for your needs. Keep reading to find out the different factors that will influence your decision regarding the machine you buy.
Nature of work
Before you go in any direction, you need to figure out exactly what your need is. A laser cutter is no small investment and you do not want to buy a machine that only gets used occasionally and would sit idle for the most part. You should make full use of a product like this and only buy the right option for your applications. Different laser cutting machines work with different materials and, therefore, have different applications as well. Woodcutting machines would be entirely different from metal cutting machines and so would be the machines that work on glass or acrylic. The requirements you determine at this stage will help you narrow down your choices significantly since there is a laser cutter for every type of material.
Working capacity of the machine
This is another factor that you simply cannot overlook since the size of your operation will demand different production numbers. The bigger you are, the more pieces of a certain part, etc., you would need to churn out every day. Depending on that, you would further shortlist your options, especially if that number is large. It is evident that a large laser cutter can do the same job that a small cutter would do easily. So, if you have a small production requirement, you may still consider buying a bigger machine if you think that making this purchase would result in an immediate increase in your overall production capacity.
Laser type
Each laser cutter machine uses a specific type of laser for getting the job done and each laser has a specific material(s) that it can work with. For example, CO2 lasers would be the best option if you are looking to cut wood. Similarly, fiber laser would be used to work with metals and other materials like steel, brass, copper, acrylic, etc. There are also other lasers with their own unique uses, like solid-state lasers and plasma lasers. Figure out the exact scenario that you want to cover and then shortlist machines that support your specific laser type. While this option may be expensive, you can also find laser cutter options that support multiple lasers. This is where the next factor comes into play.
What is your Budget?
Regardless of the machine you choose for your needs, it will cost money and the amount will not be small. However, there is still an extensive range to consider so be sure to evaluate your need thoroughly and then allocate an appropriate amount of money for buying the laser cutter. Make sure that the decision you make is based on facts, thereby making it the least costly and ultimately profitable. However, do not try to find the cheapest option either. Sometimes if something seems cheap, there can be a considerable amount of hidden costs associated with it, so make sure you do not fall for that trap.
Using these factors, you can easily find something good and reliable that you can use for a long time.


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Sometimes our endings are not what we expected but everything we had ever hoped for.
This past week I had the privilege to finish reading Genesis and the portion on Joseph. I was incredibly moved by the story and felt the need to really meditate on the verses and the implications for my life. As a mother, I often surrender my emotions to fear and worry. It is easy to fret over both the small fry stuff as well as the big things. For example, I worry over little things like dentist appointments and the fact my six year old has her first two cavities. Then there is the big stuff. When my mind GOES there to the dark places and quickly ponders what might happen if I got cancer, or my husband died early, or…
A brief summary on this passage in the bible, please don't mind my quick delivery, I am no theologian, just a mom who loves to read/ listen to the bible- Joseph is Dad's favorite… and his brothers don't like it. He gets his beautiful gift of a coat from his Father and the brothers cannot stand it. They decide to get rid of him, so they pretend to kill him and play a cruel joke on their Dad and little brother by selling him off. Joseph then ends up a slave in a land far away, and experiences all kinds terrible things. He is wrongly accused of rape by Potiphar's wife and thrown into jail even when innocent. That alone would cause me deep panic. Still, he perseveres where he is and in his circumstances and manages to be a right hand to the prison guards, earning him respect as he then becomes an interpreter of dreams to the royals and eventually Pharaoh. The story ends with him having all the upper hands- he's basically in power over the lands food supply and appointed an overseer- when he's confronted with his childhood wound. His brothers pay a visit. (I don't know about you- but nothing unnerves me like a familial wound from my childhood). And Joseph weeps. His heart longs for reconciliation with his Father AND his brothers. What? That's a weird twist. What happened to revenge or payback? Bitterness over time? I mean, they sold him off when he was just a kid!
I always knew the story, but this time around it hit me particularly hard. I had always sensed some sort of pity for Joseph- poor guy, he got a bad lot. His mean brothers selling him off. Poor Joseph getting stuck in jail. Poor Joseph spending most of his adult life misunderstood, alone, often put in dreadful circumstances… definitely not getting easy way out.
How often do we do this in our lives? We take side glances at our peers and think those completely common yet poisonous thoughts… "If only I had their money…", "If I was that beautiful…" or "If I had a husband that romantic…". We compare and think we got the raw deal. I'll be vulnerable to say that I struggle here. I look at the outside representation of other people's lives and think they have it easier. It could be based off one instagram pic of a remodeled home, or a Facebook post of a couple in Tahiti. Sometimes it doesn't take much for me to envy and assume friends of mine have it easier than I do. Cringe.
But God was at work in Joseph's story.
This time, when the story concluded, I was in AWE of Joseph's strength in God. He knew who he was (loved), where his meaning derived (the Lord), and he was strong enough to hold back and do the will of God. He extended mercy not as a sign of weakness but of intense and courageous love. He was bold in his requests and bold in his forgiveness. In all his trials he was not beat down. He was learning to lean on the Lord and his courage and faith grew. I'm always weary to make bible characters heroes because the truth is all "are sinners and fall short of the glory of God." He wasn't the hero. God was. But God used him mightily and he accepted, and what a beautiful picture of the Lord blessing him in his obedience with reconciliation, life and abundance and God getting the glory in it all. This story grips my heart. Who doesn't love a story of redemption, with all the loose ends tied up?
19 Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? 20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. 21 Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones." And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
What does this mean for us? This redemption story is so rich with mercy, forgiveness, and love that it's difficult not to be moved.
It is a good reminder for me not to skip ahead. I want the ending so bad. The happy reconciliation, the comfort, and the reward. What about the space between?
That is where I'm being molded by my Heavenly Father. It's the pressure cooker. And I so often hate it and want to be removed. Oh those days of suffering and mourning.
+The time I lost my 19 week baby due to an unknown infection.
+The friends I've lost and never understood why.
+They failures of never seeing the fruition of my hard work in a business.
+The feeling of not being sure if I'm doing anything meaningful with my life day to day.
+The terrible words spoken over me in my past.
+The divorce I didn't expect in my early twenties.
Heartache will continue to make it's visit in my heart and my only hope is that I'll trust my redeemer in those dark moments that he's up to something good in the big picture.
Reading this story has given me hope to endure my trials and to think differently on them. It doesn't make hard times any easier and definitely doesn't remove them.
I can only pray that my faith would move me to a place where I can truly say in the hardest of times, "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for my good."


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Isn't it romantic [videorecording (DVD)]
Isn't it romantic [videorecording (DVD)]
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1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Title from web page. Originally released as a motion picture in 2019.
New York City architect Natalie works hard to get noticed at her job but is more likely to be asked to deliver coffee and bagels than to design the city's next skyscraper. And if things weren't bad enough, Natalie, a lifelong cynic when it comes to love, has an encounter with a mugger that renders her unconscious, waking to discover that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare, a romantic comedy, and she is the leading lady.
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DVD, wide screen; Dolby digital surround 5.1; described video.
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Rating: PG-13; for language, some sexual material, and a brief drug reference.
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The Benefits Of Hiring A Certified Public Accountant In Your Business
As a business owner, you know about the many tasks that you are supposed to accomplish so that it can continue growing. Thinking about the businesses makes the business owners not to have any chance to rest and some are said of doing the business on a twenty four hour basis even thinking about their families is a problem.The busy schedule you have in your business will not let you accomplish everything you are needed to do. You need to know that you can hire the experts to do the things that you are not able to do in your business.There are also some professional activities such like that of accounting that will require a skilled person. Every business irrespective of its size will need the services of a CPA.Hiring the services of CPA for your business has a lot of benefits that you are going to definitely consider valuable. The following are some of the valuable reasons why you need to hire the services of a CPA in your business.
Filing taxes is a hard task for businesses so you will be sure of getting help from the professionals after hiring them
It will be a complex task to organize the taxes for your company since the process of preparing them is never a walk in the park. Preparing the tax documents will need you to spend a lot of time so that you can also be able to meet the deadlines.When you go for the services of a CPA, you will be sure that this professional will be able to accomplish everything that needs to be done in preparing taxes for you as well as complying with what you are needed to pay.
Business budgeting
Hiring the services of the certified public accountant means that you are going to receive help when it comes to budgeting in your business. Do you want your business to progress, then it is very important to note that budgeting is a must. Budgeting in your business can be a daunting task if you are not trained I handling such matters. You will not worry when it comes to the budgeting in your company when you have the services of a CPA.
A CPA is crucial in making an audit in your business as they are going to give an assurance that your business' monetary information is accurate so as to be allowed to take a loan by the banks.
Accounting and daily record services
Accounting and bookkeeping are of course the most basic of accounting disciplines.While there is a sense for the business owners to be able to manage their daily records, a certified public accountant can be of help in setting up the bookkeeping and accounting systems and guide you on how to use them.
The Art of Mastering Accountants


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|Westbound Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Tourists can spend weeks taking in the activities of this state. Rocky Mountain National Park is located north of this interstate. Denver Red Rocks Park, Loveland Pass, Glenwood Canyon and Colorado National Monument are just a few of the attractions. On Mount Evans one can see the mountains to the west and the plains to the east. South of this highway are Mesa Verde National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Both are well worth a side trip. I like to get gas at Grand Junction before traveling into the eastern section of Utah since services are scarce in that area.
Please share with other drivers your experiences as to which exits are best for single travelers or anyone for that matter. Reasons for the choice may include the safety of the surrounding area, the availability of good hotels and restaurants or proximity to the interstate. Please make sure to give the exit number or a description of the location. For example, when I discuss I-40, I would recommend Exit 145 in Oklahoma City. Many hotels and restaurants were located at this exit and I felt safe in the area. This exit was very convenient for easily continuing west without the hassle of dealing with early morning rush hour traffic.


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Allergan announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Dalvance (dalbavancin) to expand its label to include single-dose administration for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) in adults caused by designated susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
The application was based on results from a Phase 3 study, DUR001-303, which compared a single 1500mg dose of Dalvance with the current two-dose regimen of 1000mg followed by 500mg one week later. Data demonstrated the 1500mg single dose achieved its primary endpoint of non-inferiority to the two-dose regimen (10% non-inferiority margin) at 48 to72 hours after initiation of therapy, as determined by a decrease of > 20% in lesion area relative to the baseline measurement (81.4% vs. 84.2% for the single dose vs. the two dose regimen, respectively; Difference -2.9; 95% CI: -8.5, 2.8).
Dalvance, the first and only once-weekly IV antibiotic approved for the treatment of ABSSSI with a two-dose regimen, is a second generation, semi-synthetic lipoglycopeptide.
For more information call (800) 433–8871 or visit Allergan.com.


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BRUSSELS (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Water scarcity and drought are set to wreak damage on a scale to rival the COVID-19 pandemic with risks growing rapidly as global temperatures rise, according to the United Nations.
"Drought is on the verge of becoming the next pandemic and there is no vaccine to cure it," Mami Mizutori, the U.N.'s special representative for disaster risk reduction, told an online press briefing ahead of the report's release.
Already, droughts have triggered economic losses of at least $124 billion and hit more than 1.5 billion people between 1998 and 2017, according to a U.N. report published on Thursday.
But even these figures, it said, are "most likely gross under-estimates".
Global warming has now intensified droughts in southern Europe and western Africa, the U.N. report said with "some confidence". And the number of victims is set to "grow dramatically" unless the world acts, Mizutori said.
About 130 countries could face a greater risk of drought this century under a high-emissions scenario cited by the U.N.
Another 23 countries will confront water shortages because of population growth, with 38 nations affected by both, it said.
Drought - like a virus - tends to last a long time, have a wide geographic reach and cause knock-on damage, Mizutori said.
"It can indirectly affect countries which are not actually experiencing the drought through food insecurity and the rise of food prices," Mizutori said.
The U.N. expects more frequent and severe droughts in most of Africa, central and south America, central Asia, southern Australia, southern Europe, Mexico and the United States.
Ibrahim Thiaw, executive secretary of the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation that deteriorating soil, caused in part by poor land management, had brought the world close to "a point of no return".
The U.N. has not researched the effect that desertification could have on internal migration within continents but Thiaw said that it was no longer unthinkable, even in Europe.
"It is certainly a phenomenon that is happening in other parts of the world and may well occur in Europe," he said
More than 40% of the European Union's agricultural imports could become "highly vulnerable" to drought by the middle of this century due to climate change, according to a separate study here published in the journal Nature Communications this week.
Reporting by Arthur Neslen. Editing by Lyndsay Griffiths and Megan Rowling. Please credit the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, that covers the lives of people around the world who struggle to live freely or fairly. Visit news.trust.org
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About the College
Established in 1974, Hwa Chong Junior College (HCJC) is the second government-aided junior college to be set up in Singapore.
Since the 1980s, the college has enjoyed a distinguished track record in academia, sports, music, culture and the arts, with many graduates making important contributions to Singapore's private and government sectors. In 2004, HCJC became the first junior college in Singapore to turn independent. Reminisce the past with the college anthem (school song) of former HCJC.
With the merger in 2005, The Hwa Chong Junior College now forms the College Section of Hwa Chong Institution.
About the Alumni
The HCJC Alumni was founded to foster friendships and maintain robust ties among our graduate students. Through the years, the Hwa Chong tradition we have cultivated, and the different circumstances we overcame together, have helped us grow closer and more cohesive.
Besides supporting the college and student activities, we also support Hwa Chong students who require financial assistance. We believe every student should be given the opportunity to realise their full potential, and have been proactive in organising fundraising events in aid of the HCJC Alumni Bursary Fund.
The objectives of the Alumni are:
To promote, foster and maintain friendship and goodwill among past Collegians;
To initiate and/or support, by pecuniary or other means, any project which the Alumni deems deserving for its members, the College or the community;
To promote social, cultural, educational and recreational activities.
Welcome message
2019 is a very special year as it marks the 45th anniversary of Hwa Chong JC as well as the 100th anniversary of Hwa Chong Institution (HCI). Personally, it is even more special as I begin my first term in serving the Alumni.
The Alumni has always been a way for graduates to connect back to the school. However, to be effective, it is equally important for the Alumni to achieve the following objectives:
Provide a platform for alumni members to network and maintain close ties with one another
Provide career counselling, assistance and networking opportunities to students as they graduate from HCI and universities, and step into the working world
Provide support to the school in its effort to drive academic and character excellence
We look back on the major events which were organised by the Alumni in 2018:
The Alumni College Day Dinner (ACDD) hosted more than 400 guests in the HCI school hall. This annual event served as a fundraising platform for book prizes for students. It also provided us with an opportunity to reconnect with friends, retired teachers and our beloved campus. We invited HCI bursary recipients to join us for the first time at ACDD.
Teachers' Day Gift – Crabtree & Evelyn cookies & tea were presented to teachers to show our appreciation.
Monthly 'Limkopi' sessions and a few durian parties - Sessions with various themes (CCAs shout out, Durian, Thanksgiving, CNY) were held at the College Times Café, allowing alumni members to meet up with friends and teachers in a casual setting.
Mid-Autumn Festival (MAF) – The Alumni organised activities in conjunction with the school's celebrations. Some of these were children's art competition, lantern carrying and a mini-disco at College Times Café.
Presentation of HCJC Alumni Bursaries – Total of $75,000 was presented to 78 students to support their studies
Annual sponsorship of Hwa Chong Overseas Support Group (OSG) UK activities, prom magazines, exam dinners.
HCJC Alumni Calligraphy Exhibition @ Bras Basah Complex – Exhibits were presented by Alumni members, teachers and current students.
In celebration of Hwa Chong JC's 45th College Day anniversary, we kicked off the Celebrity Chef series with the 1st Celebrity Chef workshop on 15 Dec 2018 conducted by Chef Daniel Tay of Bakerzin.
The inaugural Alumni Softball Tournament on 28 July 2018 brought together different generations of HCJC Softball players for a day of Slowpitch Softball friendly games.
We are heartened to see popular support for various events held in the first quarter of 2019, including:
Golf Challenge 2019, with a total of 128 golfers signing up for the event held at NSRCC. A total of $39,081 was raised in support of HCJC Alumni activities and bursary funds.
'Limkopi' session-cum-CNY celebrations in Feb.
Continuation of Celebrity Chef series, including the 2nd workshop on 12 Jan 2019 conducted by Chef Ng Ziyang from Jumbo Group, and 3rd workshop on 23 March 2019 conducted by Chef Jackson from Furama Riverside Hotel.
We look forward to many more events being planned. So watch this space and join us for the fun activities throughout the year.
It is with a heavy heart that we saw the passing of two well-loved and respected former principals of HCJC in 2018 and 2019 – our founding principal Mr Lim Nai Tian who walked HCJC through early teething years of 1974 – 1976, and Mr Bernard Fong, a fatherly figure who led HCJC through a difficult period (1980 – 1988) when it had to relocate its campus. Many of us have fond memories of Mr Lim and Mr Fong, and we will miss them dearly.
I would like to record a note of thanks to all past patrons and committee members who have served lovingly and selflessly. They have helped the Alumni to grow into a strong and close-knit outfit. Many have donated generously and given time and effort to organise activities for Alumni, help the students and serve the school community.
饮水思源. The 33rd Exco will continue to be guided by this principle and fly the flag of HCJC Alumni high, remain active and relevant to both the alumni members and students alike.
On behalf of the 33rd ExCo, here's wishing everyone good health and happiness in the year ahead, and we look forward to meeting you at our upcoming events!
Mr. Ronald Tay
33rd Executive Committee
Hwa Chong Junior College Alumni
34th Executive Commitee
(2020 - 2023)
Ronald Tay
First Vice-President
Chua Aik Boon
Vice-President (Membership)
Lim Wee Meng
Vice-President (Sports & Entertainment)
Dr. John Yam Poh Nam
Asst Vice-President (Sports & Entertainment)
Zoe Seet Ching Yah
Vice-President (Communications)
River Koh Tiong Gee
Vice-President (Community Engagement)
Annie Low Boon Cheng
Vice-President (Student Education Fund)
Sanny Ong Yee Ping
Honorary Treasurer
Chris Chan Chee Shian
Asst Honorary Treasurer
Sanny Ong Yee Ping
Honorary Auditor
Goh Wee Lee
Honorary Auditor
Jess Loy Soo Hui
Honorary Secretary
Faith Liu Shih Lin
Asst Honorary Secretary
Grace Tan Hong Yan
Legal Advisor
Ong Sin Yee
Committee Member
Koh Peng Eng
Committee Member
Peng Chi Sheng
Committee Member
Mah How Teck
Committee Member
Dr Yim Heng Boon
Group photo of 34th Executive Committee members and Hwa Chong JC Alumni patrons taken at AGM on 29 February 2020
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Hwa Chong Voices
2014年,为庆祝华初建校四十周年,我会在中华总商会举办"黄城四十 。翰墨因缘"书画展,共展出三十余位师长、校友和在籍学生的五十多件作品。
2018年 "黄城墨韵 -- 华初校友会书画研究会30周年书画展"
2019年 "华中百年校庆万人宴"
Hwa Chong Overseas Support Group (UK)
The Hwa Chong Overseas Support Group (United Kingdom) comprises alumni members of Hwa Chong Institution who reside in the United Kingdom. It aims to help alumni members establish and maintain contact with one another, as well as stay connected to the school and Singaporean community. We also hope that in doing so, we will be able to connect alumni members with opportunities offered back home in Singapore, even while they are overseas.
We achieve the aforementioned objectives by organising various events for the Hwa Chong alumni. Examples include pre-departure induction programmes for alumni heading for studies in the UK, get-togethers in the UK, career- and study-related events.
Our main events include the freshers induction in Hwa Chong, a Chinese New Year festival in late Jan/early Feb, and finally culminating in our biggest and final event of the year, Hwa Chong Night.
The HCOSG 20/21 committee comprises:
President - Priscilla Yip
Vice President - Huang Lezhi
Secretary - Sean Lee
Treasurer- Emily Tan
Events Director - Josiah Tan and Too Tat Rui
Sponsorship and Liaison Director - Keefe Ng
Publicity Director - Amy Luo
Contact us at:
The HCJC Alumni consists of many passionate alumni who actively volunteer their time and efforts towards our mission to foster friendship and goodwill among alumni and support meaningful projects, events and activities for members, juniors, the institution or the community.
There are many exciting areas where you can contribute to make a difference! Click on the link below to join us as a HCJCA volunteer now https://bit.ly/HCJCAvolunteers


text: A teenage girl was killed in a car accident that the authorities believe to be a result of her text messaging while driving. The teenage girl was driving in a Chicago suburb and lost control of her vehicle because she was attempting to text while driving. The police are saying that texting while driving is even more dangerous than trying to change the radio while driving. The General Assembly of Illinois is trying to pass a bill that would make text messaging while driving illegal, as a result of the increased car accidents resulting from text messaging while driving. Current Illinois law makes talking on the phone and texting illegal while driving for anyone under the age of nineteen. For more information on this car accident, click here.


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German Premiere: Triptych - The Mirror with three Faces by Lera Auerbach
The German premiere of Lera Auerbach's Piano Trio No. 2 "Triptych – The Mirror with three Faces" will be given on 12 March 2015 during the course of the concert series "Raumstation RSS" ("Space Station RSS") organised by the Tonhalle in Düsseldorf. The Weiss-Kaplan-Stumpf Piano Trio will present the work, completed in 2012, in the Robert Schumann Hall of the Tonhalle. This Piano Trio was commissioned by the Arizona Friends of Chamber Music for the Winter Festival 2012 in Tucson, where it received its world premiere on March 2012 performed by Martin Beaver (violin), Clive Greensmith (violoncello) and Lera Auerbach at the piano. In the year 2013 the Piano Trio Weiss-Kaplan-Newman became co-commissioner. In the meantime the work is available as CD (Bridge Records) recorded by Yael Weiss, Mark Kaplan and Clancy Newman (Bridge 5110828).
"I like the idea of exploring the dramatic, ritualistic side of music. In The Mirror With Three Faces, one can look at three different faces or roles of the same person or at three distinct personalities - each with its own face. Each character (i.e. instrument) may be isolated, in conflict, or in harmony with others and itself. This trio explores individuality and ensemble, harmony and conflict, one in three or three in one – that is the ambiguous nature of this work, structured in the form of a triptych."
12 March 2015
Tonhalle, Robert Schumann Hall, 8 PM
German premiere: Lera Auerbach,
"Triptych - The Mirror with three Faces". Piano Trio No. 2


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April 5, 2017 03:43:51
Posted By The Bass Hog
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — With less than two hours of competition remaining, Trevor Whisenant and Brett Lasley had only one keeper bass in the live-well.
It wasn't exactly how they expected to fare in the Costa Bassmaster High School Midwest Open presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods held Sunday on Lake of the Ozarks.
Needless to say, the Kickback High School fishing team anglers were dejected. Their boat captain, Trevor's dad Chris Whisenant, said the boys had lost focus after suffering through a less than productive morning on the 54,000-acre impoundment in central Missouri. The weather went from cold and rainy at daybreak, to downright muggy later in the afternoon. It looked as if the freshmen would finish way down the leaderboard in the open event that drew 66 teenage tandems from throughout the U.S.
But something clicked at about 1 p.m. It was part change of weather and part change of scenery. Throw in a healthy dose of an Alabama Rig, and the kids from Kansas made a comeback for the ages.
Trevor Whisenant and Brett Lasley caught four additional keepers in the closing minutes of the tournament, and the bag was buoyed by Lasley's 5-pound, 6-ounce kicker. The late surge gave the boys a one-day total of 16 pounds, 8 ounces, and it was enough to earn them the Bassmaster High School Midwest Open title and a $1,000 prize for their school's bass fishing team.
It was a grand turnaround for the best friends. They have fished together for recreation since grade school, but the Midwest Open was Lasley's first competitive tournament. He made it a memorable one, with the 5-6 bass that came in the closing minutes of Sunday's action. It also was an early birthday present for the 14-year old Lasley, who turns 15 later this week. His fishing partner just made 15 in early March.
Up until that big bass capped the team's final flurry, those chances were iffy. Whisenant and Lasley were fishing not far from the Lake of the Ozarks State Park Public Boat Ramp No. 1 because they were worried about how foul weather might affect their runs to the far flung corners of the fishery. They finally latched onto the bass they sought with the Alabama Rig in approximately 32 feet of water.
"Some of them were in pockets, and some of them were on bluffs," Chris Whisenant said. "The big ones were on the bluffs. The weather clearing up helped, and moving to the deeper water helped. But they [fished the Alabama rig] right off the bat."
All bets were off for the Kickback High Bass Club, though. Besides Whisenant and Lasley, teammates Zach Vielhauer and Remington Wagner placed second with a limit that weighed 14-7. Tyler Lubbat and Nolan Siara of the Buffalo Grove (Ill.) Bass Fishing Team placed third with a limit that totaled 14-1.
Brian Linder and Nathan Thompson of Eagan (Minn.) High School had the only other limit, and they finished fourth with a total of 13-13. Linder and Thompson briefly held the "Hot Seat" in the Midwest High School Open, after winning a tie-breaker with Riley Fletcher and Gavin White of the Cassville (Mo.) Wildcats. The Missouri tandem wound up finishing fifth overall because they only boated four fish, compared to the five Linder and Thompson weighed.
Each of those five teams will advance to the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship, which will be held June 22-24 at a location to be disclosed later. Nehemiah Glenn and Joseph Gorman of Lakeville (Minn.) High finished sixth (13-2); and Tyler Christy and Scott Springer of Illinois placed seventh (12-9) to also advance to the national tournament.
Taylor Hamburger of the Northeastern Oklahoma High School Bass Club caught only one fish, but it was the big bass of the tournament at 6-2.
Courtesy of BASS Communications.


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Czachorski: Tigers' flashes are too few and far between this season
On May 18, I had a long column prepared, written and placed on the front of the sports page regarding the Tigers' early season struggles.
Then Justin Verlander nearly tossed his third no-no of his career, and it felt weird. After all, Verlander's no-hitter last year against Toronto seemed to work as a galvanizing moment for the Tigers on their way to an AL Central title, and made me think it might happen again.
Since then, I've re-worked the column two or three times, and the Tigers have always done just enough to make me worried that they're about to turn the corner, thus making me place it back on the shelf.
A few games ago, Dan Dickerson and Jim Price were calling a game in which the Tigers were struggling, noting they had shown several "flashes" during the game and they were close to a comeback.
However, that's been the story of their whole season. They had their biggest flash at the beginning of the season, with their torrid 9-3 start making them look like the juggernaut many predicted they'd be.


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Business insurance can be surprisingly expensive, especially if you need many different policies to cover all aspects of your growing business. Thankfully, though, there are some strategies that you can implement today in order to save some money on your business insurance.
Check out the helpful tips below so that you can cut costs while still ensuring that you get the coverage and peace of mind that you need to operate your business with confidence every day.
Get a Business Owner's Policy Bundle
As with personal insurance coverage, you can purchase a bundle of policies for your business. This is referred to as a business owner's policy, or a BOP. This can help you save a lot of money when compared to purchasing all of the policies individually. So, for example, your bundle could include liability insurance, business interruption insurance, and property insurance as part of a single plan, bringing down your premium and making it a lot more affordable for you. Just beware that many of these bundles do not include professional liability coverage, worker's compensation, or auto insurance, so you will need to purchase those separately.
Go for a Higher Deductible
Increasing your deductible could also reduce the amount of money that you have to pay each month on your business insurance policy. If you are willing to pay a bigger part of any claims that you have to file with your business insurance provider, you can enjoy a lower, more manageable premium, especially if you are just starting out and you do not have a lot of money to allocate to your insurance.
Be Willing to Switch Providers
A commercial insurance provider will evaluate risk using algorithms, and will use your information to provide a quote for your insurance policies. If you shop around with various providers, such as BizInsure, you could find that you can access a much lower rate than what you are currently paying, and you can still get the same level of coverage.
If your current provider offers loyalty rewards and discounts, it may be worth sticking around, or if you tell them you are going to leave because a competitor gave you a lower quote, they may be willing to match it. Ultimately, you won't know if you don't shop around, so do this at least annually to be sure you're saving the most money possible.
Evaluate Your Risks
Thoroughly look through your current business insurance policy to be certain that you aren't paying for any type of coverage that you don't really need. For example, are you paying for auto insurance coverage even though you don't have a company vehicle? Or are you covered for worker's compensation even though you're a sole proprietor? Cutting out what you don't need will help you reap substantial savings.
Now that you're aware of a few of the best strategies for saving the most money on your business insurance, you can start shopping for your coverage more strategically and will have more money left over for other important business needs.


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Now that I'm armed with all of these great tips on finding your personal style, and creating outfits that flatter, I find myself taking a deeper look at my wardrobe, and thinking a little bit harder about the outfits that I'm putting together. To hold myself accountable, each time I post an outfit, I'll also share with you what, in my opinion, makes this outfit great. I expect that I'll even have a few misses along the way, and when I do, I'll share those, too. I would love it if you shared your feedback, even if that means constructive criticism. This year will be a journey for both of us, and I'm hoping to learn a lot together!
I purchased this sweater from Madewell after seeing the film Jackie, in which Natalie Portman wears a mockneck turtleneck during her interview with the reporter. In each scene, I kept swooning over that sweater so, when I saw this similar-looking version from Madewell, I was instantly drawn. Asking myself the important questions (Is this a flattering color? Do I love this piece enough to consider it a 10? Is this piece aligned with my personal style?) and receiving affirmative answers to each, I went ahead with the purchase.
The look below is actually the second time that I styled this sweater. I first wore it with a simple pair of skinny jeans and flats for casual Friday at work. Unfortunately, with all the snow and cold, I wasn't up for wearing flats in below-freezing temperatures, and restyled with the pieces below.
- The colors of the vest and turtleneck compliment a "Caviar" complexion, allowing my dark hair to stand out. I'm trying to be more careful with the shades of beige, taupe and cream that I wear, as I've read (and then noticed) that some of those shades tend to wash me out.
- The black pants with matching wedge booties create the illusion of longer legs–always a plus for my petite frame.
- The dark, jewel-tone lip color helps to ensure I'm not washed out, defining my features in a shade that compliments the rest of the outfit.
- I was being lazy and left on my fuzzy white socks, thinking the boots were high enough to camouflage them. Not the case. They clearly snuck out in a few shots. Next time around, I would wear a black trouser sock, and roll my jeans to create a more smooth line and prevent some of that bunching so that my legs aren't cut off at the ankle.
How would you style this sweater?
What do you like about the look?
What do you think needs improvement?
Sweater: Madewell; Jeans: Madewell; Wedge Booties: old (similar here and here); Rings: Vrai and Oro (similar); Lips: MAC in Film Noir; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Bag: J.Crew


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Wow! You've put hours and hours of your time to say nothing of the amount of blood, sweat, and tears you've shed (most likely a ton of the latter) into writing your book and now you're ready to publish.
But wait!
Has your "pride and joy" been edited? No?
That's where I come into the picture. I know you've most likely had your English teacher go through your manuscript, plus four of your favorite friends have double checked it for typos, but using Spell Check just doesn't cut it. (Think of there, their, and they're and you'll know where I'm coming from with this comment.)
Too many pesky punctuation problems or homonym horrors may have gone unnoticed in your text, creating an impression that you just didn't care enough about your work to have it edited. I'm certain that is not the impression you want to make with your story! Editing isn't just about checking for misspelled words or grammatical gaffs.
It's taking the time to ensure that your message comes through loud and clear throughout the proper usage of your words. It's about readability and flow of the story, improving the content (if needed), as well as checking to see if your absolute favorite words aren't overused to the point of creating boredom for the reader.
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Were you a 2012 election candidate? Then don't forget to fill in The Election Centre's questionnaire
by Stephen Tall on May 19, 2012
If, like me, you were one of the 12,000 people who was a candidate in 2012′s local elections you may have received a letter recently from Plymouth University's Elections Centre, run by Professors Colin Rallings and Michael Thrasher, inviting you to take part in an online questionnaire:
This year the centre has ran its seventh annual candidate survey for the Local elections. Over 12,000 candidates stood for election to local government this year and we are lucky enough to have sampled 6,450 of them (i.e. sent a letter inviting them to participate in the survey). We do this to collate information not only about the kinds of people that stand, but also their motives for standing and their experience of the election campaign. The survey's results have typically been used for Academic research. In the past we have produced data and reports for organisations such as the IDEA (Improvement & DEvelopment Agency), The Electoral Commission and the London Councils.
If you haven't yet completed your survey, then you can do so now by clicking here. You'll need the unique reference number enclosed with the letter you'll have received from the Election Centre to start the questionnaire. If you've any questions at all, please contact the Centre directly via email () or phone (01752 586020).
And in case you need any further incentive, apparently all those who complete the questionnaire will be entered into a prize draw for M&S gift vouchers. Remember, this isn't just a Local Election Survey, this is an M&S… [/silkily seductive voice]
* Stephen Tall is Co-Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice, and also writes at his own site, The Collected Stephen Tall.
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Health Care proposals put in perspective
Posted by Rob Longenecker on June 7th, 2009
This video is the best I've seen to put today's health care debate into perspective. It's just great.
Take a few minutes to watch Health Care video. (Has short commercial before the video.)
This will be one of the most important debates we'll ever have and you can't depend on the government to tell it straight.


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Talk about innovation and you'll see Google at its forefront. This time Google is working to replace its existing operating system called Android. Google is working on its next OS after Android and Chrome which is called Fuchsia. Fuchsia is an open-source, real-time operating system. Earlier the OS was introduced only with commands but now they have created a new crazy UI called Armadillo.
Fuchsia is not a Linux based OS like Android and Chrome. Android is primarily designed for smartphones and touchscreen phones. Fuchsia has focused on voice control and AI. It is designed to better accommodate voice interactions across devices. It has extremely fast processors and uses non-trivial amounts of RAM.
There are mainly two reasons why Google is working on a new operating system-
- Unlike Android and Chrome OS, Fuchsia is not based on Linux—it uses a new, Google-developed microkernel called "Zircon." With Fuchsia, Google would not only be dumping the Linux kernel, but also the GPL: the OS is licensed under a mix of BSD 3 clause, MIT, and Apache 2.0
- People love to write cross-platform frameworks for two reasons: First, they want to run their apps to run on both platforms without doubling the effort. And second, because Android programming is still so painful even after the Kotlin.
About Fuchsia
- Fuchsia is based on newly developed microkernel called Zircon. The microkernel is basically a stripped down version of a traditional kernel (the core of an operating system that controls a computer's underlying hardware).
- Fuchsia, is partially written in Dart which is an open source programming language developed by Google itself. Dart compiles to JavaScript.
- The fuchsia interface is written in Flutter SDK which is cross-platform and is also developed by Google.
- Fuchsia has a new UI called Armadillo that has a different home screen containing a home button, a keyboard, and a window manager. It supports vertical scroll system where the user can adjust other icons like battery, profile picture, weather report and so on accordingly.
- A user can also adjust the apps which are shown in the cards on the basis of how frequently or recently he/she is using the app.
- Armadillo can run on iOS and Android platform or any other platform that flutter supports easily.
- Google hasn't made any public, official comments on why Fuchsia exists or what it is for but as per their documentation it will overcome all the shortcomings of the previous operating systems and will provide the high performance which is not possible to implement in the existing operating system (Android).
- The Fuchsia interface is written in Flutter SDK which generates cross-platform code that runs on Android and iOS.
Armadillo- The Fuchsia System Interface
The official Armadillo logo, clearly done by one of Google's top artists 🙂
- Earlier, Fuchsia was based on commands but later its interface is designed in the language called Armadillo by Google which is pretty interesting now.
- According to the picture of its UI- here is the description of how things will work in case of Fuchsia.
The center profile picture is a clickable area that will open the menu which is similar to Android Quick Settings. Battery and connectivity icon will be shown on the top bar. There is also a horizontal slider for brightness and volume and also icons for do not disturb, auto rotate and airplane mode.
The bottom 'Google Now' panel will bring up a keyboard which is not the Android keyboard but instead it's a custom Fuchsia keyboard which has the dark new theme. Fuchsia keyboard functions are different from Android keyboard.
So Fuchsia is a brand new Google project which may be the answer to "How we will start writing Android again if we need to end the era of earlier stable OS".
The biggest challenge to bring the brand new OS might not be developing the new OS but the risk in the transition idea from the world's most popular Android Operating system to the new one. We can not say anything about the future of the Fuchsia. It can be successfully launched to the consumers by 2020 as quoted by some source or can be entirely trashed by Google before it sees the light of the day.
Nowadays, I am focusing on Flutter and will write a blog on it soon, so stay tuned to get the Flutter stuff on your plate. 🙂
Reference- Google's "Fuchsia" smartphone OS dumps Linux, has a wild new UI


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Our lovely LiveWire No 4 drew a portrait of us both, me with a purple dress and her Grandad in a pink shirt. There is a tree and a flower too because we love our garden. We are holding hands because we love each other!
We are surrounded by loveliness! Our lovely neighbour brought in a gorgeous bouquet to celebrate Mr S's birthday.
Here is the Action for Happiness chart for February.


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