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This year's Fantasy Camp was held in Port St. Lucie from Tuesday, January 14 through Sunday, January 19. My friends Baboo and Metswinagain were both in attendance. Baboo flew down from NY, Metswinagain came in from the UK and I drove in from the Gulf Coast. The coaching staff had a lot of familiar names: John "Dude" Stearns (aka Commissioner for Life), Duffy Dyer, Bobby Wine, Doug Flynn, Joe Pignatano, Al Jackson, Wally Backman, Lenny Harris, Randy Neimann, Turk Wendell (he returned after a 1-year absence), Dwight Gooden, etc. Two very popular former Mets made their Fantasy Camp debuts: Edgardo Alfonzo and Todd Pratt. For long-time Mets' fans, these 2 names bring back a lot of good memories from the teams from the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Bud Harrelson was absent for the 2nd year in a row, and Ed Charles was, apparently, ill and unable to attend. Get well soon, Glider. You were missed.
Unlike last year, I was unable to take Friday off, so I missed the Kangaroo Court. But I did make it to camp in time for Saturday's meeting and the awarding of the brown and gold ropes. It's not impossible for both ropes to be awarded for the same play, but it's also not the norm. But on Saturday, that's what happened. Todd Pratt and one of the campers were trash-talking and Todd decided to pitch to him. And the camper proceeded to hit the ball over the fence for a home run. So Todd was awarded the brown rope, and the camper got the gold. The crowd was amused. Unfortunately, I didn't get pictures from the meeting — we ended up having to sit in the back, so I really didn't have a good view of the proceedings. This is all I could come up with — Tank (Todd's nickname) was regaling the crowd with a very funny story about how he supposedly found a player's driver's license (I will not repeat the story because I cannot do it justice):
As always, click on the pictures to enlarge them.
Wally Backman and Tank were the coaches for Baboo and Metswinagain's team, the Pratt Fallers. Unfortunately, the PF's didn't win a single game, but they had a fun team with a lot of good people. In fact, several players from higher-ranked teams said that they would have loved to have played for this team because they'd had so much fun.
Something very special did happen at this camp. For the first time in recent memory, a group of campers beat the pros. The players celebrated on the field as if they'd won the World Series which, considering the situation, is pretty much exactly what they did. The fans in the stands knew what was happening and we were just as excited. It was pretty darned cool.
And now for this year's batch of pictures. Unfortunately, most of them aren't great. There was either too much sun or not enough. But here goes:
This is a photo Baboo sent me from Tuesday's Welcome Dinner. It features 3 of my favorite players from the 2000 NL Championship team. I got to see Tank's ring at the awards dinner. It's very, very cool.
And here is some game action from Saturday:
Here is Saturday night's awards dinner:
And, last but not least, here are photos from Sunday's campers-vs-coaches game:
Doc started Game 1 (against the top-place team) and gave up 2 runs in the first. He found his groove soon afterwards, and the coaches won the game.
Doc was also pretty incredible at the plate. I know he made an out over the course of the 8 games, but I don't remember seeing it.
Turk had a bunch of at bats and got several hits. Who said pitchers can't hit???
It looks to me as if Guy doesn't think Turk's going to run.
Turk did pitch on Sunday, but he also played short. Here he is, playing catch with 3B Alfonzo.
It breaks my heart that this was in the shade and is so hard to see. But this is Tank (2000 WS Met) and Duffy Dyer (1969 WS Met) changing places. Duffy caught the first 2 games, and Tank caught the rest.
Joe Pignatano doesn't play in the games, but he's still a presence on the sidelines. He's a true gentleman, and I'm so happy I've gotten to spend time with him over the years.
Lots of coaches were out of position. I honestly cannot remember seeing Fonzie play first base.
And here is a picture of Tank and me. Right after he was traded to the Phillies in 2001, I went to a sporting good store and found a jersey that said "Tank" instead of Pratt.
Obviously, we should have swapped places, but we didn't think of it.
So, Fantasy Camp 2014 is over, but I'm already looking forward to heading East to PSL in 2015. I'll repeat what I've said before; if you are in the PSL area in the days before MLK weekend, you should visit the camp. The tournament games are open to the public, as are the campers/coaches game on Sunday. You will not regret it.


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Designed as a get-you-home pack, this first aid kit is all about convenience. We've worked with local MTB paramedics to design a kit that has all of the essentials, all wrapped up in a package the size of your wallet and weighing only 55 grams. The elasticated strap lets you secure it to your bike, backpack, or trail dog*, plus we've thrown in a self-adhesive hook & loop pad for even more flexibility and added security.
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This Ultralight First Aid Kit includes the following:
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- 2m duct tape
- 2x alcohol swabs
- 1x CPR barrier shield
- 2x plasters
- 5x 3M steri-strips
- 2x nitrile gloves
- 1x rip-proof quick-reference guide
- 1x neoprene pouch
- 1x hook & loop elasticated mount strap
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Further specs:
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- Kit weight: 55g
Neutron Components' goal is to make sure every rider gets home after every ride, so we've made our quick-reference guide free to download. A first aid kit will always be your best option, but a bit of knowledge can make a world of difference.
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Friend fell off had to get ambulance kit had everything need for basic first aid strapped to bike nicely out of the way
A little gem
Compact and easy to pop into a small backpack or waist-belt. Includes the first aid essentials for a day trip.
Packs a lot on a small package
It was great that it was compact, light and well stocked. It comes with a nice decent sized Velcro strap and it's a sturdy, stretchy kit that surprisingly holds a lot. However, I have experienced that it was not versatile to have on my bag strap. I was using it as a mini kit for hikes and work. It came off after getting caught on something, so there went $50. I almost wish it came with an extra rubber or silicon band around the Velcro strap to provide extra attachment security when out and about.

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Taeyang Graduated University By Writing This Paper About BIGBANG
Last year in February, Taeyang completed his Master's degree in "Producing Performances and Images" at Daejin University Graduate School of Culture & Arts.
He tapped into his wealth of experience as a K-Pop artist and wrote his thesis on BIGBANG's MADE 2015 World Tour.
The paper was titled, "The Influence of BIGBANG 2015 World Tour [MADE] on the Sustainability of the Korean Wave."
Through his thesis, Taeyang showed why it's important for K-Pop artists to communicate with fans worldwide and always aspire to expand international demand for the Hallyu wave.
He used examples from BIGBANG's past successful large-scale tours, their performances, and his personal experiences to support his thesis.
Taeyang's full thesis has been uploaded and is free for download on the National Library of Korea's website. (It is, of course, entirely in Korean.)
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This is a new era in the quest for talent. Our Government should reflect the rich diversity of America and provide opportunities to persons of all backgrounds, origins, and abilities. It is essential that we use the resources, talents, and skills of one of the country's untapped resources, people with disabilities.
On March 13, 1998, the President issued Executive Order 13078, Increasing Employment of Adults with Disabilities which established a Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities. The Task Force's mission is to create a coordinated and aggressive national policy to increase the number of gainfully employed adults with disabilities. To make the Federal Government a model employer of people with disabilities, the President asked Federal agencies to review their programs and policies affecting the employment of people with disabilities and take immediate action.
Last October, the President released a landmark plan, "Accessing Opportunity: The Plan for Employment of People with Disabilities in the Federal Government" and its companion employment guide. OPM developed both documents to provide agencies detailed resources as they recruit, hire, train, and promote people with disabilities. The President directed Federal agencies to implement the plan and use it to both further the representation of people with disabilities and meet their workforce planning needs. We must attract candidates with disabilities from inside and outside the Federal Government. From students to managers and supervisors and senior executives, we must explore ways to recruit from all sources when filling positions.
Many departments and independent agencies are motivated to remove barriers and increase their participation in special recruitment and hiring initiatives as well as developmental opportunities. While we have made substantial progress toward inclusion, we must make better use of hiring authorities, resources for accommodating people with disabilities, and FTE flexibility.
To hire people with disabilities, Federal departments and agencies can use any of the many hiring authorities listed in Attachment 1.
In addition, OPM recently proposed regulations that will provide individuals with psychiatric disabilities the same opportunity for conversion into the competitive civil service as employees with other disabilities. We plan to issue final regulations in the summer of 2000.
For permanent and summer recruitment purposes, we recommend use of the Workforce Recruitment Program sponsored by the President's Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities and the Department of Defense. It is a resource for employers nationwide to identify qualified temporary and permanent employees from a variety of fields. Its database contains the resume of more than 1,200 students and recent college graduates with disabilities. Attachment 2 provides more information about the program.
To help accommodate people with disabilities, several Governmentwide resources are available. For instance:
Agencies should not consider FTE limitations a barrier to hiring people with disabilities. The FTE policy, as published in the President's Budget, is to provide agencies with flexibility to hire the right numbers of staff to meet program requirements. This policy, which was promulgated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), has been in place for several years. Among other things, it allows agencies to participate in special hiring initiatives, such as those focused on summer jobs and students with disabilities.
As Federal employers, we must ensure that people with disabilities are made aware of, and have an equal opportunity to compete for, managerial and executive training or other career development opportunities. In addition, we must review career development and related programs to ensure that no barriers exist for people with disabilities.
We applaud those agencies that have already made hiring students with disabilities a priority. OPM's own target is to ensure that at least 10 percent of all summer hires (regardless of the hiring program) are people with disabilities. We challenge you to do the same.
OPM will continue to provide training, technical assistance, and advice to help you understand the Plan, become familiar with the many options available to you, and carry out your responsibilities. Attachment 3 provides information about our next workshop to help agencies implement the plan, which will take place on May 15, 2000.
As President Clinton said: "If America is to continue to grow and prosper, if we are to lead the challenging global economy of the 21st century, we cannot afford to ignore the talents, energy, and creativity of the 54 million Americans with disabilities." Let us work together to make the Federal Government not just the Nation's largest employer, but its model employer.
If your staff has any questions, they may call OPM's Office of Diversity on (202) 606-1059.
cc: Directors of Personnel Directors of EEO/Civil Rights
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What are the benefits?
One of the best benefits of joining our wholesale / distributor program is that you get EXTRA DISCOUNT OFF RETAIL PRICES. if you can choose to do your own branding and marketing by creating your own website and business page. And also we can help you drop ship.
How much is the investment?
The minimum investment is $450 you get 5 braided wigs of your choice. And we have a dedicated team of braiders that would get your orders done in 3-4 weeks. We are only keeping this to a selected number of Wholesalers/Distibutors because of the amount of orders we receive and the amount of braiders we do have to get the work done neatly as our wigs comes with guarantee.
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Example 1 Lace Closure Box Braids are $250 (retail price) and $$80-100 (Wholesale Price) if you bought 5 braids that is $450. If you sold all 5 braids for $250 ($1250) Selling price ($1250) - Cost Price ($450) Your profit is $800. Example 2 if you bought 5 corn row wigs $550 (Wholesale Price) Sold all 5 corn wigs for $1495 Your profit is $945 You can mix and match between between corn rows and box braids your revenue will always be DOUBLE
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text: By Nieck Ammerlaan and Ros Krasny FRANKFURT/CHICAGO, June 16 (Reuters) - European derivatives exchange Eurex admitted on Thursday its bid to break Chicago's dominance in U.S. Treasury futures had failed, in what is the latest blow for leaderless co-owner Deutsche Boerse (DB1Gn.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) . Eurex US chief executive Satish Nandapurkar told reporters: "The window of opportunity in Treasuries has passed". The world's biggest derivatives exchange said it would no longer market Treasury products. The surrender to Chicago-based rivals CME and CBOT adds another embarrassing episode to Deutsche Boerse's string of woes after irate shareholders in March forced the German exchange operator to drop plans to buy the London Stock Exchange (LSE.L: Quote, Profile, Research) . Angered by Boerse's refusal to let investors vote on the plan, a majority of shareholders strong-armed Chief Executive Werner Seifert and Chairman Rolf Breuer into giving up their jobs, leaving Boerse without a strategy or top brass. Eurex Chief Executive Rudolf Ferscha said he was not ready to give up Eurex's U.S. presence. Throwing down a new challenge, he said Eurex would launch currency futures in September. "We see the reality of the anti-competitive behaviour of the CME and the CBOT," he said, "We are refocusing our resources on FX (foreign exchange) and index products." Eurex, co-owned by Deutsche Boerse and the SWX Swiss Exchange, launched Eurex US in February 2004, but failed to live up to claims it would make inroads into the market for Treasury derivatives dominated by the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). Ferscha said Eurex would continue anti-trust lawsuits against CME and CBOT over what he called predatory pricing. Eurex is also targeting the competitors over their alleged efforts to exclude Eurex US from using Clearing Corp as its clearing house and to delay regulatory approval of its U.S. exchange application as well as its Global Clearing Link. SEPTEMBER FUTURES From September, Eurex will offer futures on the currencies of the Group of Seven industrialised nations, Ferscha said, waiving trading fees for 2005. Analysts see the move as Eurex's attempt to take on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , which they estimate holds a 95 percent share of exchange-traded currency-futures volume. Currency futures have become an increasingly important, if still small, part of the $1.9-trillion-a-day currency market. Average daily volume in CME currency futures was up 82 percent in May from the year before. The exchange traded record volume of 748,050 currency futures and options on June 8. "FX is an asset class jumping in volumes ... and volatility. This cannot be overlooked. FX is the big gaping hole in the financial asset categories that Eurex is trading," Ferscha said. With the futures, Eurex is trying to draw over-the-counter business onto an exchange platform, a strategy being followed more and more by other exchanges which are seeking to boost volumes to defray operating and developing costs. Analyst David Poole at ClientKnowledge in London said there was talk foreign exchange was going more to an exchange model. "But I do not think there is hard evidence at the moment, and demand for currency futures is not exploding," said Poole, who is chief operating officer and principal at the research and analytics firm. Ignoring the Treasury side could be risky. "You would have thought that people would want to trade Treasuries and forex together as a liquid product," Poole warned.


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The feud between Osi Umenyiora and LeSean McCoy will be renewed on Sunday night when the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles meet again.
Perhaps at some point, Umenyiora may respond to McCoy's assertion that the Giants defensive end is "a ballerina in a Giants uniform."
During an interview that will air Tuesday night on "E:60," McCoy discusses the beef between himself and Umenyiora.
"Osi, to be honest, he is a good player," McCoy said. "I think he thinks that he is better than what he really is. I think he is a ballerina in a Giants uniform. Other than that, that is all I got to say about Osi."
Umenyiora says the two rivals have been going at it for years. But the feud has escalated in the past year. In May on Mother's Day, Umenyiora tweeted, "Happy Mothers Day Lesean Mccoy! Enjoy your special day!!"
McCoy tweeted back, "Lol let the beef begin."
"On the Twitter, he is going to say Happy Mother's Day to LeSean McCoy," the Eagles running back said on "E:60." "Now he is lucky that I was going through a contract situation and me and Coach [Andy] Reid are tight. So [Reid] told me, 'don't say nothing,' and I gave my word to him that I won't say nothing to him ... at the time."
Last summer, Umenyiora referred to the McCoy as "Lady Gaga" and "she" after McCoy tweeted that the defensive end is "overrated" and "soft" and the third-best defensive lineman on the Giants.
On "E:60," Umenyiora responded to McCoy's "ballerina" comment by taking the high road, albeit with a hint of sarcasm.
"He is probably right," Umenyiora said. "I might be a ballerina in a Giants uniform. I am lucky that I got the contract, I'm lucky to be playing 10 years in the league, won Super Bowls, all that is pure luck.
"I am happy for him," Umenyiora added. "I'm happy that he got his contract, and I am happy that everything is working out for him in Philadelphia."
Giants defensive end Justin Tuck believes his teammate and good friend will respond on Sunday night.
"All I have to say is we're going to be ready to play on Sunday and I know Osi will be, too," Tuck said at an appearance at Scholastic headquarters in Manhattan to launch the fifth year of his R.U.S.H. for Literacy charity. "I don't get involved with other guys' beefs until they get on the football field.
"I can only talk about what I would do personally," Tuck added later. "I don't know what kind of person McCoy is. Maybe he feels it can be a ploy to get Osi off his game or whatever, but that's his opinion. It's a free country. He has a right to do that."


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Status: Completed Studio: Madhouse Released: 2015 Duration: 23 min. per ep. Season: Winter 2015 Type: TV Episodes: 12
After death, there is no heaven or hell, only a bar that stands between reincarnation and oblivion. There the attendant will, one after another, challenge pairs of the recently deceased to a random game in which their fate of either ascending into reincarnation or falling into the void will be wagered. Whether it's bowling, darts, air hockey, or anything in between, each person's true nature will be revealed in a ghastly parade of death and memories, dancing to the whims of the bar's master. Welcome to Quindecim, where Decim, arbiter of the afterlife, awaits! Death Parade expands upon the original one-shot intended to train young animators. It follows yet more people receiving judgment—until a strange, black-haired guest causes Decim to begin questioning his own rulings. [Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Congressional Inquiry is a constitutional practice that ensures the Parliament and its legislative authority to monitor the Executive branch, and it is a healthy check and balance practice at many parliamentary systems in the world, and sometimes it is a necessity to prevent the executive branch from taking individual decisions or the acquisition of power. In Iraq, we witnessed many cases of congressional inquiries, some of top military officers, and some of ministers, and now there is a call to bring Alabadi forward for an inquiry. There is no clear reason behind this call, but as a Mosuli myself, I was wondering, if we, the Mosulis, were to bring Alabadi for an inquiry, what questions we would ask him?
1- Does your cabin have a clear and transparent plan for Iraq in the up coming years?
2- Does your cabin have the power to make political agreements with the political parties in Iraq to address the significant crises afflicting Iraq?
3- Do you carry the political thought and awareness that enables you to put Iraq in an effective lace within its regional and global environment?
4- A year and a half has past since ISIL occupation of Mosul and other Iraqi territories, and extreme chaos in Iraq, politically, economically and militarily, facing a vicious enemy. Do you have the capability to rearrange your political and military stand and construct a pure iraqi military institution, free of militias and possess full control of armory.
5- what is the government position of the military chaos in Iraq?
6- Does your government have the capacity to manage the displaced issue?
7- Does your government have the ability to reach out to the Iraqis living under ISIL rule?
8- The people living under ISIL's occupation do not trust your government. What have you done to gain their trust back?
9- Oil prices are collapsing and the Iraqi economy is continuously declining, do you have the capability to set any effective plans for futuristic Iraq without oil?
10- Do you believe that your government is free of any regional political influences?


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Miles has been telling me lately that he has super powers so this morning I made these for him and his brother. I think they turned out super cute!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Look what I made this morning!
Posted by Lucky Mama at 11:23 AM
3 comments:
- Krista said...
Very Cute - I think that makes you Super Mommy!
- December 18, 2009 at 12:59 PM
- Sarah B said...
CUTE! I want one :)
- December 18, 2009 at 6:49 PM
- Tracie said...
They turned out perfect!!! I have to admit that when I looked at the first picture, I thought, "I M..." (I am...) :)
Good job, Mommy!!!
- December 19, 2009 at 8:01 PM
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Modern Society is on the verge of change. At the beginning of the 21st Century the world is facing completely new challenges. Faith in a brighter future is endangered, however. The welfare state is almost at a breaking point, the population is aging and the dependency ratio is declining. At the same time, new catastrophes are also lurking on the horizon. Global warming and the instability of the economy are feeding inequality and fueling people's fears. In this game, the rising discontent of the population challenges the players to build a society of their dreams. What is the direction you want the world to take? What would your decisions be as a statesman and what problems would you aim to solve? To answer the call in the hour of need you must sell your world view to the masses--either together with your rivals or in spite of them. Are you ready to make a difference?
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Corporation Lobbying Blitzkrieg
A veritable lobbying blitzkrieg by corporations at the nation's state legislatures this year is accelerating the dismantling of our democracy and consumer rights. The national press seems largely oblivious to what has been going on.
Using pretexts such as "meeting the global competition," "law reform," "deregulation," "restructuring" and other soothing phrases, these business lobbyists are demanding immunities, subsidies and other privileges they wouldn't have dared demand in the Seventies and even the Eighties.
Here is a brief rundown on the upending of public governmental protections in the pursuit of unconscionable profits and greed.
1. Restructuring of the electric power industry is underway in state after state. Breaking up the electric company's monopoly sounds good, until you see the fine print. You the consumer will be made to pay for uneconomical nuclear power plants that will have to be closed down because they are not competitive. Why shouldn't investors shoulder that burden. Billions of consumer dollars will come from your higher utility rates to pay for what the companies call the "stranded costs" of these atomic lemons. This provision is already law in California but was narrowly blocked in Connecticut recently.
Under "restructuring" the big corporate electricity buyers are pushing for big discounts and that means costs will be shifted to residential and small business users. Environmental pollution control could well take a back seat, along with rural and low income consumers.
2. The corporate wrongdoers lobby is pressing again for laws that immunize them from the harm they inflict or reduce their responsibility for their defective products, medical malpractice and toxic chemicals. This escape from responsibility they call "tort reform."
The wrongdoers lobby won in Alaska a few weeks ago when they bullied a cowardly Governor Tony Knowles to sign a bill passed by the most reactionary legislature in the country. This legislation puts the wood to the rights of children, who are wrongfully injured or sickened, restricts severely the ability of patients harmed by incompetent or reckless physicians and hospitals to have their full day in court and makes the right to sue perpetrators of injury and disease into a nightmare of pitfalls for innocent victims and giftbox of other immunities for corporations escaping responsibility.
Months earlier Governor Knowles' own appointed task force concluded there was no litigation explosion, no rash of frivolous suits and no insurance availability crisis at all in Alaska. Yet the weak Governor destroyed decades-long protections for Alaskans.
3. Already mutual insurance company lobbyists have rushed through eleven states stealth legislation that will allow company managers to convert their company from a mutual (owned by policyholders) to a stock corporations while stiffing the monetary shares in tens of billions of dollars in surplus that belong to the mutual policyholders.
The managers want to convert many of these historic mutuals so as to be able to give themselves huge stock options and bigger compensation packages. On their part the bosses say they want conversion so as to be more flexible in the capital and acquisition markets. But it seems like Prudential, Metropolitan and John Hancock have been pretty flexible and prosperous as mutuals for most of a century.
For more information on this demutualization heist, you can call the Center for Insurance Research at (617) 441-2900.
4. Twenty one states have enacted environmental audit privilege laws. These corporate-lobbied laws allow polluters to conceal information from law enforcement officials and the affected communities. Other provisions of these corporate irresponsibility laws provide for outright immunity from prosecution for companies who disclose and self-correct violations as a result of auditing (one or more free bites of the toxic apple).
Company bosses argued for these laws on the basis that it would give them an incentive to audit their pollution over innocent people. Imagine street gangs trying to make a similar case. Corporate toxics in the workplace, marketplace and environment take far more lives and inflict far more disease than street gangs.
About one hundred thousand workers and ex-workers die prematurely each year due to occupational health hazards in the mines, foundries factories and other workplaces. For more information on these audit schemes contact: The Good Neighbor Project, P. 0. Box 79225, Waverly, MA 02179.
The juggernaut of corporate privilege and immunity roars on over the standards of justice and the standards of living of the American people. These global corporations have little allegiance to our country except to control it and drive its standards downwards toward other nations' levels. That's the corporate way of controlling costs and skyrocketing profits and executive bonuses.


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Good morning and welcome to my weekly round up inspired by Novels and Nonfiction. Grab yourself a cosy spot and a hot drink and have a browse at all the lovely links I have for you this week.
This Week's Reviews
Umut Reviews – Next Year in Havana
Jo's Book Blog – The Silent Patient & The Testaments
Linda's Book Bag – Say Say Say
The Belgian Reviewer – Sometimes I Lie
What's Nonfiction – Underland A Deep Journey
Bookidote – Burmese Moons & A Little Hatred
Carla Loves to Read – The Bookshop Girl
The Average Reader – The Quaker
Books and Me! – Bone China & The Bumblebee Flies Away & Effin' Birds
It's All About Books – The Lies We Tell & Blood Song & Secrets Of The Mist
Over The Rainbow Book Blog – An Echo of A Scandal
Shalini's Books & Reviews – The Lake Child & Summer Hates Christmas
Me and My Books – Bird Box
The Artsy Reader – Eleanor & Park
Books Teacup and Reviews – Anne of Windy Willows
Reading Between the Pages – Daisy Jones & The Six
N S Ford – Good Omens
Bee Books Beauty – The Christmas Calender Girls
Always Need More Books – Life Lessons from Remarkable Women: Tales of Triumph, Failure and Learning to Love Yourself
Book After Book – 55
Reading Ladies Book Club – The Dearly Beloved
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Posts from across the book blogging community
FANNA – Five Fun & Amazing Content Ideas For Book Blog
Jill's Book Cafe – Five on Friday with James Delargy
BookerTalk – Can You Say Goodbye To Your Books? & Prepare To Be Entranced Agatha Christie's Dream House
The Belgian Reviewer – The Book Fairy Box #Unboxing
Fictionophile – Cover Love Part 89: Flocks of Birds
A Little Book Problem – Friday Night Drinks With…Kim Nash
On the Blog
On Tuesday I joined in with Top Ten Tuesday and on Wednesday I shared my usual WWW Wednesdays! post. On Thursday I shared my review of A Dangerous Engagement by Ashley Weaver and on Friday I shared my audiobook review for The Girl Who Saved Christmas by Matt Haig. On Saturday I shared my usual Staking The Shelves post.
Other Links
Penguin Random House Audio – Q&A with January LaVoy
Women Writers, Women's Books – Researching Historical Fiction
BBC News – CIA unveils Cold War Spy-pigeon Missions & Wasps: If You Can't Love Them, At Least Admire Them & The Little Known World of the Tap Tasters &Why Booker shortlist is More Taxing For Some Reading & How To Save The World
The Guardian – Chefs on Their Most Hated Ingredients & Tetris Challenge: Emergency Services Go Flat-Out in Viral Meme & The Rise of the Proposal Planner
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There are eight candidates running to fill three open seats on the Queen Creek Town Council. They are, clockwise from top left, Lanny Brown, Del Caron, Larry Chesley, Jason Gad, Juliea Wheatley, Emilena Turley, Kyle Robinson and Dawn Oliphant (Wendy Miller, Independent Newsmedia Inc. USA).
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Donald Trump on Friday took credit for Charter's previously disclosed plan to hire 20,000 workers over four years.
At a White House event with the second-largest U.S. cable company's Chief Executive Thomas Rutledge and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Trump praised Charter for planning to close its offshore call centers and move them to the United States.
As with so many occasions in the past, Trump has bragged about job announcements that he had nothing to do with, and which had been planned or announced previously.
Most of what Charter announced was not new.
The company said in October it planned to add 20,000 jobs as part of its acquisitions of Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks.
The company said in February 2016 it planned to close foreign Time Warner Cable call centers and move the jobs to the United States.
Charter also announced it is opening a new bilingual call center in McAllen, Texas and said it expects to employ 600 there by the end of 2018.
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Mauna Loa, the volcano in the western district of the island, creates excellent growing conditions for coffee trees. The slopes produce coffee beans that are known for being full-bodied and well balanced in flavor. Kona 'Volcanic Estate' coffee is grown on these slopes between 800 and 2,500 feet in the rich volcanic soils. Kona produces the highest yield of any other Arabica varietal in the world at 2,000lbs per acre; this is quite impressive compared to other trees that typically average 500-800lbs per acre. With the perfect mixture of sunlight, shade, rain, and humidity, this high-grown Arabica produces exceptional coffee. Smooth in body, Kona 'Volcanic Estate' has a light acidity that is complimented by slight chocolate and fruit undertones. We medium roast the Kona coffee beans to brew into a light bodied cup that is both vibrant and flavorful.
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I confess, I haven't been a fan of DC's New 52 reboot. But for all its disappointments, I've found some gems along the way. And one of my favorites is Greg Pak's excellent run on Action Comics, and its MVP isn't Superman…it's Lana Lang.
Recent depictions of Superman (the Zack Snyder movies in particular) have portrayed him as far too god-like and terrifying, which really misses the point. But Pak found the perfect way to humanize the New 52 Superman—have him reconnect with a childhood friend.
This storyline shows the correct way to reboot a character. By making her an electrical engineer, Pak gives Lana a professional life and useful skills she had always lacked. But he retains the essence that made the character work previously—Lana is one of very few people who sees right through the big red S because she knew him when. If he's in costume but no one else is around, she'll call him "Clark," because why wouldn't she? And on top of all that, she's downright likeable.
Pak also succeeds with Superman's characterization, presenting him as a guy who befriends monsters because he takes the time to figure out which ones aren't actually monsters. That's a very Superman thing to do.
All in all, this is an enjoyable tale of two old friends reconnecting…in an exotic subterranean landscape filled with dangerous creatures.
Definitely a standout among recent Superman stories.
Writer: Greg Pak
Penciler: Aaron Kuder
Publisher: DC Comics
How to Read It: back issues; Comixology; included in Action Comics vol. 5: What Lies Beneath (TPB)
Appropriate For: ages 10 and up


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This is Legitimate Reason demo tape I'm guessing from 1986 or 1987? They also put out a 7″ on Plus Records that I know I had at one time but it is gone. They were a band that played it seemed like a lot of shows for a short time but also the members of the band seemed to be at every show, party, etc. Dan & Jon are in The Mojo Machine. If I get more info on what the former members of this band did after or are doing currently I'll update the post. Meanwhile below are the demo tracks which include a cover of Let it Be and the last untitled thing is not really a song just something that was on the end of the tape. There is a mediafire zip link if you want to get it all.
A1 Stubborn Man
A2 Can't Go Back
A3 Fool
A4 Killing Time
B2 Puppy Dick
B2 Something Inside
B3 Let It Be
B4 untitled


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REPORT OF THE SYMPOSIUM « The African Union, a future for the peace in Libya? »
On Tuesday, September 26, a conference on the Libyan crisis was organized at the Latin American House by the Geopolitical Club (GC), the Robert Schuman Institute for Europe (IRSE) and the Institute for Foresight and Security in Europe (IPSE).
In addition to specialists, journalists and elected officials, was present a large Libyan delegation led by Ageli Abdulslam BRENI (President of the High Council of Tribes and Cities of Libya), Lansana KOUYATE (Former UN Under-Secretary-General), and Yamina BENGUIGUI (President of the Robert Schuman Institute for Europe or IRSE and Former Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of La Francophonie).
The conference aims to help better understand the Libyan crisis and reflect upon the means to solve it.
Between February 15, 2011 and October 23, 2011, a conflict resulting from a popular protest in a context of social and political demands took place in Libya, from Benghazi to Tripoli. This Libyan revolution should be seen in a larger context of protest by the Arab states. This is the « Arab Spring » that calls for more democracy, wealth distribution and freedom. After 42 years of rule, Muammar Gaddafi will be murdered at Sirte on October 20, 2011. A transitional government will follow. Starting in 2014, a second civil war will oppose three rival governments and jihadist groups. Former rebels of the 2011 civil war will then clash in Benghazi.
In such exploded Libya, the African Union aims to bring all its weight to bear to resolve the crisis and not be excluded from the external interventions on that case. The success of such objectives depends on the stability of Tunisia, the Maghreb and the entire Sahelian territory. As a matter of fact, the African Union had asked President Emmanuel Macron, who was concerned about terrorist and migratory risks, not to carry out parallel initiatives in Libya. Indeed, one of the consequences of the Libyan crisis consists in a significant increase in migratory flows, which tend to generate traffic of all kinds and weaken European states in the face of terrorism.
In Brazzaville, on September 9, 2017, a meeting was held in the presence of UN Special Envoy Ghassan Salamé and the Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj.
In this context, the Geopolitical Club, the IRSE and the IPSE have decided to organize a conference at the house of Latin America to discuss the stakes and the consequences of the Libyan crisis, as well as solutions to its resolution.
Conduct of the conference :
More than 170 people were present to listen to the lecturers, who were gathered around 2 round tables. The conference opened with a word of welcome and the presentation of the various speakers.
Ibrahime Sorel Keita (president of BDMTV and vice-president of SOS RACISME) and the journalist Elisabeth Tchoungui announced the program: 2 round tables with a speaking time of 10 minutes to intervene before each session of questions / answers.
Yamina Benguigui, IRSE President and Former Minister, gave an introductory speech highlighting the major issues of the debate. She was followed by Thierry Paul Valette, President of National Equality and spokesman for the Geopolitical Club, who summarized the situation in Libya in a few key dates.
Composition of the first round table, moderated by Ibrahime Sorel Keita :
- Ageli Abdulslam BRENI, President of the High Council of Tribes and Cities of Libya
- Hélène BRAVIN, Journalist, author of « Gaddafi, life and death of a dictator »
- Lansana KOUYATE, Former Prime Minister of Guinea and Former UN Under-Secretary-General
- Delphine O, Member of Parliament LREM from the 16th district of Paris
Composition of the second round table, moderated by journalist Elisabeth Tchoungui :
- Thierno CAMARA President of Forim
- Mohamed ABBOU, Writer and Former Minister
- Ghaleb BENCHEIKH, President of the World Conference of Religions for Peace, Journalist and Writer.
- Michèle André, Senator and former Minister.
- Yamina BENGUIGUI
Yamina BENGUIGUI, President of the IRSE takes the floor to introduce the framework of the debate.
The topic is clearly the question and the positioning of Europe with regard to Libya.
The African Union defends the integrity of Libya.
Could the African Union and the European Union work together? They both position the African Union and the Libyan people as the essential link to exit the crisis, hinting that the European Union would have interests and plans for Libya to serve their interests.
- Delphine O
Member of Parliament LREM, specialised in international relations and diplomacy, more precisely Middle East and Iran where she lived and worked.
She is also a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly.
She recalls Macron's address to the UN. She appears as the spokesperson of Emmanuel Macron and specifies the position of the French presidency : it intends to fully play a role of mediation and consultation with the African Union.
France will not make any interference that would jeopardize the good resolution of the Libyan crisis.
First round table
This first round table concerns the urgency of the situation, and the subsequent need for the African Union's mediation.
Having reported the origins and the consequences of the crisis, the four speakers will focus on other aspects of the debate for the second round table.
- Ageli Abdulslam BRENI
He opens the first round table. According to him, Europe is at the origin of the "destruction of Libya".
His first analyses demonstrate the stakes and responsibilities of this Libyan crisis, which go far beyond certain local tribal inclinations.
He challenges French democracy on the ground that NATO, to which France belongs, bombed Libya for nearly 8 months. While he is still waiting for an apology from the French President, he expresses no feelings of grudge or revenge.
According to him, the time will come to ensure each and everyone's accountability in the matter, but for now, the important thing is to focus on the resolution of the crisis: « we want to rebuild the country and the rule of law ».
Nonetheless, he wonders, « I do not understand why the West has pushed Libya into the hands of the militias that serve terrorism in Europe. »
While he is satisfied that the African Union is now in charge of the matter, he still hopes that President E. Macron will be present in December at the national reconciliation meeting scheduled in Addis Ababa.
- Hélène BRAVIN
She discusses the setbacks of the UN and appears offensive since she believes that the UN « doesn't sanction when it is necessary to do so, but it does, when it is not ».
She recalls the legislative election that was barely followed by voters with 13% of participation and which ended with the murder of a leading figure of human rights, ie the Libyan lawyer Salwa Bugaighis.
She seems to question the effectiveness of the African Union: « Will it be able to resolve the crisis and discuss agreements? »
She suggests that the High Committee of the African Union reduces its membership, from 9 to 3 members.
- Lansana KOUYATE
To the question of whether the African Union is able to resolve the crisis in Libya, her answer is clear : « Yes it can and it must by its constitutive act. It is organized for that.
His reflection upon African Union's mission is very pragmatic. According to him, the African Union can be circumvented if « Africa allows itself to be circumvented », if « Africans assist as foreigners in the settlement of African affairs ».
He recalls that the UN repealed the decision not to fly over Libya because the members did not respect the resolution. He recalls all this because he wants to prove that when Africa wants, Africa can.
He believes that Africa needs to become aware of its capacities and appropriate them, to become unavoidable. He thus seeks to mobilize the African people.
Second round table
- Michèle André
Michèle André introduces her argument with « the camouflage suffered by German Chancellor Angela Merkel following the last elections » where more than a million and a half voters have shunned the democratic parties in favor of the extreme right. It is most notably due to the evolution of migratory flows in Germany.
Based on her parliamentary experience, François Mitterrand's former minister raises the issue of women who, according to her, « must ensure the survival of the family and are victims of the warlike fact ».
The path of immigrant women is frightening. They must deal with multiple rapes or submit to prostitution to survive.
Clearly, Libya needs everyone for the resolution of the crisis and in particular « at the level of the Sahel band where many traffics sow discord ».
For Michèle André, « Niger, Mali, Mauritania and Libya find themselves in the same situation ».
- Mohammed ABBOU
He wants to talk about reconciliation, which he has experienced in Algeria.
He wants to give the testimony of someone who held important responsibilities during a difficult time.
He recalls that an entire Algerian people stood up to say NO to a radical project.
For him, the legislative process is only a means to help people in their process of becoming aware.
He states that Algeria will be at the heart of his speech, reminding the audience that Algeria's security does not lie in Algeria, but in Libya, Iraq and Iran.
From the dark times of Algeria to national reconciliation, he will recall the adoption in September 2005 of the « national charter of reconciliation ».
He will not hesitate to draw parallels with the situation in Libya: « an economy at half-mast, a divided and isolated country ».
He also recalls that journalism has paid a heavy price, with over 100 journalists killed, but the press has always been against terrorism, and it should be used as such as a real pillar of resistance.
He however points out, that unlike Libya, the Algerian institutions have persisted, and the problem came from inside, whereas in Libya, the problem comes from outside and it is supported by several radical groups.
- Thierno CAMARA
To the question : « must we rethink migratory flows? », he responds that more than 1000 associations are working on the ground to help the migratory populations.
He blames the institutions: « it is a real failure of all the institutions ».
He denounces the project of wanting to install border zones in the free movement zones.
According to him, it is not the poor who migrate, since migrating is highly costly.
As a conclusion, he wishes to send a message to the world's political leaders: « Migration, which represents less than 3% of the planet's population, is upsetting the established political order ».
First, I would like to thank the Robert Schuman Institute for Europe for its invitation.
I would like to make a brief presentation of Libya because I think that the French people is very familiar with Libya and in particular former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is behind the destruction of Libya, because as you know Libya was destroyed by NATO, led by France, Britain, Italy, Qatar and Turkey.
Libya has been completely destroyed in all its strata.
As far as we are concerned, we can say that we represent Libyan civil society, that is to say that we (the High Council of Tribes and Cities of Libya) are made up of 80% of civil society and former dignitaries of the Regime.
NATO bombed Libya for 8 months, 8 months during which the country was destroyed and Libyans were destroyed.
But we are still puzzled since then, we are very surprised because Libya had excellent relations with the European Union.
I can assure you that as representatives of civil society and the High Council of Tribes and Cities, we have no animosity towards France and the French people.
The former UN Under-Secretary-General and former Prime Minister of Guinea Lansana Kouyate will insist on the leading role of the African Union in resolving the crisis. Member States will still have to deal with the personal interests of each of everyone.
As a conclusion, Yamina Benguigui will thank the speakers and the many guests of this conference.
Thierry Paul Valette


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Why it's time to end the war on drugs
The crucial issue concerns the supply chain: the way prohibition has enriched and empowered gangsters, corrupt officials and indeed wholly corrupt narco-states across the planet. It was a point made eloquently by the Russian economist Lev Timofeev, when interviewed by Misha Glenny for his book about global organised crime, "McMafia".
"Prohibiting a market does not mean destroying it," Timofeev said. What it means is placing a "dynamically developing market under the total control of criminal corporations". He called the present situation a threat to world civilisation, which international public opinion had failed to grasp."
The Financial Times, 31 juli 2009
De harde aanpak van wiettelers door politie en justitie raakt de georganiseerde misdaad achter de wietteelt nauwelijks. De politie ruimt veel illegale wietplantages, maar onderzoekt zelden wie eraan verdient.
NRC, dit weekend.


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According to Dr. Google, Patrick suffers from a mental health disorder. The early morning appointment was unplanned, the diagnosis unexpected, and the result comforting. At least now he knows.
Siri, always true to her promises, wakes him at exactly 4 a.m. The annoying alarm is unnecessary. Patrick's been wide-eyed with insomnia for two, almost three hours, tortured with endless scenarios of betrayal and handcuffs on the wrist.
He remembers. None of this is a dream.
He untangles himself from the sheets and walks to the bathroom. The floor is tacky and cool under his bare feet. He lifts the lid and waits. A pause—then a drib, dribbity, dribble—followed by a burning sensation. He winces down at an almost orange stream of dehydration—a half bottle of Wild Turkey his body has refused to metabolize in the night is now splashing into the toilet. He's got to stop before he kills himself or someone else.
He washes his hands, stares into the mirror, shocked by what he sees. What do they call it, Progeria? He's forty going on eighty in a matter of days. He splashes ice cold water on his melting face.
On the bedside table, a copy of Dicken's A Christmas Carol is waiting to be opened again. Lessons learned from Scrooge: a haunted man is a hopeful man.
Their relationship is as dead as Old Marley. But maybe, just maybe, the universe will find a way to sponge away the writing on this stone. It would be a resurrection of love. Christmas every day. He would feel light as a feather again and be merrier than a schoolboy. He would honor her in his heart. As if he were born again.
Neil Young's, Old Man, is playing on an endless loop in his brain.
He brews some coffee, pours himself a cup, shuffles back to the bed, sipping and slurping along the way.
The best part of the day. The grand opening of the laptop. The blank screen. The first day of creation: Let there be light.
Exhaustion is no friend to the writer. But he's only pages away—from what?
He clicks the Personal Hotspot on his iPhone and waits for a Wi-Fi connection.
He checks his texts. She hasn't written since yesterday evening. Her last words weren't promising. He feels the familiar nauseating gut punch of losing someone. Someone cherished. Someone irreplaceable.
Write for me. She always used to say that. One time she even wrote it on a yellow sticky and stuck it to his computer screen. The note is still in his possession, but he doesn't have the courage to stare down at her sloppy, manly print. He will cry.
First, the normal delay tactics. E-mail. The laughable foolishness of Twitter. His WordPress blog stats (admittedly, a self-centered addiction which always drove her crazy to the point of anger and she would curse his ego). Fox News. Rush Limbaugh. Jack Vale and the Pooter on YouTube.
It's the daily procrastination of a writer fearing failure.
The first page to appear on his computer screen is an article listing the ten sure signs of a sociopath. Clickbait. He bites. He clicks.
She accused him of being a sociopath only days ago, screaming with distended neck veins, a red tomato face, and blue ice water eyes. Now he wonders if he truly measures up or even deserves such a lofty accusation.
Charming (so they say). Check.
Intelligent (humbly, yes, yes). Check. Gobble, gobble.
Pathological liar (yes, of course, he's a writer). But his legendary fibs have often extended beyond the written page and into everyday life. A little leaven leavens the whole lump. It's become rather difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is not. Some might call him crazy. So, check that one, too.
Manipulative (Certainly, yes, who isn't, right? Let him who is without sin cast the first stone). Check, anyhow. One is sometimes compelled to redirect a fickle wind back into one's favor.
Lack of remorse (hmm . . . not quite sure how he feels about this one, maybe nothing). He's often very sorry for any pain he's caused but hardly ever shows it. However, wait, wait, wait, a quick review of his shoulder shrug at being manipulative—well, maybe, possibly, yes.
Narcissistic (yes and no). Positive and negative cancel out each other and therefore this category does not earn or deserve a check. Drop that charge.
No long relationships (sadly, this is true). Every union has always been a countdown. Who will last the longest? Check.
Spontaneous (hell yes). An absolute absence of fear followed by a hundred incredible memories, a string of misdemeanors, three jail sentences, and one felony. Check.
Lack of love (hell no). Patrick loves her way more than himself. Now THAT'S a powerful love. Nevertheless, two levels have often conflicted: her agape over against his philautia. As for eros, that part has always burned as hot as the lake of fire between the sheets and everywhere else. As for philia, she still loves him but only as a brother. Recently, she mumbled this predictable and infuriating suggestion with the classic line of "Let's just be friends."
Highly competitive (only in terms of her attention). Check.
Count them. Eight or nine out of ten. Damn. He is a sociopath. She was right.
Okay, okay, okay. At least he's not a psychopath—unless he's drunk—then there's a fine line that's easily crossed. No one can really know the moment it will happen. The swerve. The head-on collision.
The article states that this "illness" is chronic, lifelong. There's no medicine, no cure. However, symptoms may decrease with age. There is, of course, counseling available for affected family members.
Blah, blah, blah. He clicks an X and the Internet disappears.
No. He doesn't believe any of it. AA teaches that a converted drunk will always be a recovering alcoholic. No, no, no. Either a man has recovered, or he has not. Just as a drunk chooses to drink or not to drink, the same man chooses to be a screw up and a self-centered asshole—or not.
You've made your choice. That's what she said. This is the consequence.
Patrick checks his texts again. For what? The hundredth time? Nothing, of course. Shit, shit, shit. She's been out on the town. Painting it red. Waking up in someone else's bed.
No. She's not like that at all. She's still sleeping. In her own bed. Alone. Dreaming of someone else. Someone stable. Someone who'll guard her heart. A Florida Gators fan, a repair man, a handsome dapper-dan. Hopefully someone with a sweaty gut, wads of navel lint, no ambition, and a flaccid, two-inch snub nose pistol with no sexual creativity—a mindless softy of a jackhammer with a whistle between the noticeable gap in his bleached white rabbit teeth every time he ejaculates prematurely. Patrick predicts she'll often roll her eyes in the dark and remember his/her/their former limitless passion before stable boy came along with his scientific "perfect match" stats.
Zelda and Scott would've never matched online. They were obviously wrong for each other but somehow perfect together. They were simply meant to be.
She's already blowing up eHarmony. It won't be long. 3-2-1. October, November, December. By Christmas, someone one will offer her a ring. She will accept and that will be damn that. Someone to help her cope with the daily hassles of life. Big, big yawn. Responsible adults are so boring.
Show some respect. Wear black clothes. Pull out some hair. Go without eating or drinking. This is her alleged grieving period.
She didn't even wait for his corpse to cool.
He wonders aloud how she'd feel if he grieved for her at a strip joint, tucking fives, tens, and twenties inside the tight elastic silky string of a stranger's thong.
That's the disturbing thing. The painful sorrow of a true love lost suffers alone. A lesser love goes out to play.
Patrick's alone. Aimee is not.
She immediately turned off her phone locator because she doesn't want him to know when and where she'll be giving herself away. An obvious admission of guilt. But they're broken up. That's her rationalization. She can do whatever or whoever she wants.
He's angry at himself the moment he thinks such a horrible and unfair thing. She was the faithful one. He was the wrecking ball. He ended it, not her.
Patrick spills coffee on the bed. He doesn't care. He pours a little more from the hotel coffee pot but this time with a generous addition of Apple Jack whiskey. The breakfast of Al-Anons.
Time to write.
His novel is a weak but developing embryo in the second trimester. Always kicking—but less frequently now—likely to be born with fetal alcohol syndrome.
The main character is considering suicide today. Her eager finger is on the trigger.
But isn't he, the author, really aiming at himself?
Patrick types a beautiful ugly sentence.
Bang. Lights out. What a mess.
No, no, no. Not like that.
He erases the words. The flat line disappears. The walls are clean again.
PQRST. She has a pulse. She's still alive.
What now? It's up to him. He is god. The Master of her Fate. The meddler.
He forces himself to give the redeemable protagonist some much-needed encouragement—long overdue—with a gentle tap of the keys.
Patrick places a warm hand on her soft cheek, lifts her head, searches her blue eyes for any viable, salvageable sign of a flickering love.
Cooling to cold. Barely a wisp of smoke. Not even a fleck of orange. Nothing to blow into flame.
She'll require a miracle.
He starts writing again, examining her many perfections and blemishes, wanting to fight for her, wanting to keep her, deciding against it.
He opens a door in his mind.
Go on. Live your life.
She runs from him without looking back.
Andrew Dabar


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|Façade of Prince Edward's lodgings
Stay in the Past
Friday, 17 May 2013
Prince Edward's Lodgings
The rooms made for Prince Edward are some of the only parts that survived as it was when the long-longed for heir occupied the rooms; but sadly it was badly tarnished by a fire and now nothing remains of the original décor. It was completed in 1537 when Henry VIII decided to make entirely new rooms for Prince Edward; the rooms closed the Chapel Courtyard which had hitherto been opened. It was here that Edward would spent his early childhood surrounded by countless servants making sure that the precious heir would never be in want of anything. He had been christened in the chapel of Hampton Court Palace and his chambers were never far from the chapel.
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The last planes of 2011
As I walk across the yard to work every morning - with a coffee in hand, my camera over my shoulder, I am already smiling by the time I get to the door. I often stand on the landing just inside and look around. A mountain of wood - and the most beautiful bandsaw greet me - what more could I ask for.
Thank-you to everyone who has made the last 10 years possible. Your encouragement, support, insight and generosity have allowed me to continue. It has been a staggering adventure thus far.
Curiously - the last 4 planes of 2011 were all unhandled smoothers and all SNo.4's.
This is a SNo.4L - 7" long with a 52.5 degree bed angle and a 1-3/4" wide high carbon steel blade. Desert Ironwood infill.
Next is a SNo.4 - 6-1/2" long, 1-3/4" wide blade, 52.5 degree bed angle and Honduran Rosewood infill.
These last 2 are a matching pair, and have a really great story behind them. They were commissioned by a friend of mine who wanted a gift for a life-long friend. This friend had helped him out during a difficult time in his life and this was his way of saying thank-you. Not only was this a great feel-good project - but they were picked up in person by both the person who commissioned them, but also the unsuspecting friend. That was a pretty great moment.
These SNo.4's came from the same piece of Desert Ironwood.
2012 is already looking very promising - two more 'K' series planes are in the early prototype stages and I am working on a large furniture project that has been on my bucket list for a very long time.


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There are lots of reasons why people choose not to splurge on Valentine's Day. You could be a student on a budget or waiting on a paycheck that hasn't come in yet. Or maybe your date just isn't into all that commercialized romance. Regardless, there are tons of ways to spend some QT with your cutie. Here are our top picks for affordable date spots around the metro.
UP Vargas MuseumAddress: Roxas Ave, Diliman, Quezon City
The Vargas Museum at UP Diliman is open to the public. And for Php 30 each, you and your date can spend an afternoon exploring the multi-story gallery. From the contemporary art work in the roomy ground floor, to the historical pieces in the upper levels, this sun-drenched space is a creative way to make memories with your special someone. Plus, afterwards, you can stroll through the lush green spaces around campus, and snack on some legendary street food.
Lucy in the Sky CafeAddress: 222 Wilson st., Greenhills, San Juan City
If you're looking for a unique sit-down spot, Lucy in the Sky Cafe, near the Greenhills Shopping Center, is an Instagram-worthy venue. They serve quirky coffees, hearty meals, and sweet confections. So you can have a quick, casual date here, or lengthen your stay with a few more courses. This is especially fitting for couples who are into healthy eating—everything on the menu is vegetarian or vegan!
Baan Khun ThaiAddress: Many branches nationwide
Set the mood for the rest of your evening by getting an indulgent aromatherapy massage at Baan Khun Thai. With its multiple branches all over the metro, you can book a couple's session pretty easily. Before you go, be sure to do a quick search online for promos. Depending on which branch is offering the discount, you could get the Php 550 massage for more than half off.
Arigatori Yakitori-yaAddress: Judea St., Moonwalk, Parañaque City
For a no-fuss date in the South, stop by Arigatori Yakitori-ya. This alfresco eatery serves beer, ramen, and a wide selection of pulutan. Students in the area might enjoy their Valentine's Day promo. From February 13 to 19, they're offering their Wagyu Beef stick and matcha beer for only 100 Php.
Cinema '76 Film SocietyAddress: 160 Luna Mencias St. Brgy. Addition Hills, San Juan del Monte
For a unique movie experience, visit Cinema '76 Film Society, a sixty-seater indie theater in Addition Hills. Cheaper than your average mall theater, and with an arguably better selection, this venue is the perfect place to take that movie buff you've been dying to go out with. Check the cinema's schedule on their Facebook page to see what local and international indie films are showing around Valentine's Day.
FyreAddress: 5060 P Burgos cor Guerrero st. Brgy. Poblacion, Makati
Grab a couple drinks with your date at the newest rooftop bar in the hip neighborhood of Poblacion. They've got low beer prices, awesome DJs, and a great panoramic view of the city. The bar works well for group dates. But it's also laidback and spacious enough for you to find some privacy with your Valentine.
Books from UndergroundAddress: Padre Burgos Ave., Manila
This date is perfect for the anti-Valentine's Day people who refuse to partake in the convention of flowers and chocolates. Set in a Manila underpass, this second-hand bookstore is one of the city's hidden gems. The unpretentious stall has one focus: books. And great titles, which aren't available at bigger retailers, line the space from floor to ceiling. Even though it doesn't look like much, you and the booklover of your choice can easily spend a couple hours here, just browsing. Many of the books cost less than 200 Php. But the story you create on this quirky date will be priceless.
Puzzles BGCAddress: 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
For some playful competition, head over to Puzzles, a board game cafe in BGC. There is a fee per player, and each person is required to spend at least Php 150 on food. But considering you can stay here all day, playing any of the hundreds of games they keep in stock, it's a pretty good deal. Plus, the snacks are seriously delicious. Be warned though—it can get a bit loud in here.
Climb Central ManilaAddress: Mayflower St., Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City
Get physical with your Valentine at the best climbing gym in the city. Facing a challenge together is a great way to deepen a relationship. And the constant flexing doesn't hurt either. This isn't the cheapest date though. An adult pass costs Php 400. And extras like socks, shoes, and a harness can add up. However, what you get in return is all-day access to the gym, and all-day attachment to your climbing partner.
FringeMNLAddress: Multiple locations around Manila
Every February, the Fringe Manila art festival injects the city with groundbreaking creative events—many of which are free, or simply request a donation. From burlesque shows, to film screenings, to spoken word acts, exciting activities pop-up in local galleries, bookstores, bars, and more. Whether you and your date are art lovers, or just want to do something a little different, Fringe Manila will be an exciting, memorable way to spend time with each other.
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