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A fledgling group of special education parents recently received official endorsement from the all-Island school committee.
The vote to ratify the Island Parents Advisory Council at a meeting last Thursday opened the door for the group to take a more active role in school matters.
Dormant for many years, the council reorganized its leadership this year and is currently conducting surveys of parents of students in the special education programs. Members are also collaborating with special education director Philip Campbell to evaluate the life skills program at the regional high school.
"In these situations, parents of kids with severe special needs are really an incredibly good source of knowledge," said Kate DeVane, co-chairman of the council. "I think the programs we have here are really very strong, but any program can benefit from a good evaluation."
Under Massachusetts state law, school districts are required to establish a parent advisory council on special education for the purpose of advising the schools on best practices for educating children with disabilities.
According to the present bylaws, membership is open to all special needs parents and legal guardians, and one parent from each public school district will sit on the executive committee. The director of student support services is a nonvoting member of the executive committee.
School committee members said they will be interested to learn what turns up in parent surveys.
"I want to hear the unfiltered and unedited versions of these things so I want to encourage you to get on our agendas, on each of our agendas, and give us the unfiltered stuff that you want to give us," said Michael Marcus, a member of the up-Island regional school committee.
They also asked the group to participate in the budget process. This year, special education costs drove the shared services budget to a 21 per cent increase. When approving the budget, school committee members called on the new special education director to examine sources of savings in the budget going forward.
"As you guys are well aware, [our children] are expensive, but there is a reason why they are expensive so we feel it would be good if you had our input," Ms. DeVane said.
There are 450 students who receive special education services in the Island public schools.
The meeting was Priscilla Sylvia's last meeting as a committee member. She has served the Island schools for 49 years, starting as a classroom teacher in the Oak Bluffs School. Following retirement, she began serving on the Oak Bluffs school committee. She will not seek another term.
Superintendent Dr. James H. Weiss said the school community would miss her steadfast opinions and leadership. "A hearty thanks for all your years of service," he said.
"You have been a wonderful mentor and an incredible member," said chairman Susan Mercier.


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Can you blame 'em? If I didn't live here, I'd want to come and stay for a few weeks in February/March too. You just can't beat the weather. Especially to play (and watch) some baseball. Goodyear just signed an agreement with the Cleveland Indians earlier this year and now Glendale (not to be outdone) has come to a preliminary agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox. The intersection at 107th Ave & Camelback is the planned location for the 15,000 seat stadium and construction is scheduled to begin in September of this year.
It's been very interesting so far to watch as that area in Glendale around the University of Phoenix Stadium, Jobing.com Arena and Westgate City Center continue to develop and become one of the premier locations in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Click Here to read the full AZCentral.com article.
- Steve Nicks

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Stove Pipe
Not every home is designed the same way (i.e., having a fireplace built into a wall). When you want to install a wood stove or even a free-standing fireplace, you are going to need a way to get that wood-burning smoke and exhaust safely outdoors. What you need is stove pipe. Connecting from the exhaust port on your wood burner, stove pipes connect your wood burner to your existing chimney of chimney pipe. Note: Never use stove pipe as chimney pipe. They are built to different standards and using stove pipe in the place of chimney pipe could result in a fire.
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Japanese kimono / SK #1072
|This item is from a kimono auction where only a limited number of professional kimono buyers can participate. It is a one of a kind. Traditional kimono is likened to "wearable art" since dozens of artisans' techniques are used in one kimono. These traditional techniques and designs are breathtakingly beautiful and it is hard to find words to describe them.
|・Type : Komon
|・Materials : silk
|・Technique : Weave
|・Unlined kimono (Hitoe)
|・Made in Japan
|Condition A
|Very good condition of all the used kimono. We can see a little signs of wear. There are small stains on it but not mind too much. You can wear it.
|Good product
|Technique (weaving, dyeing, embroidery) is good. Patterns and fabrics are good. Reference price (Brand new): over 1500US$
|Keep in airy place or in your closet with dehumidifiers.
|Please note
|Obi belt and geta sandals etc are not included.
|You can adjust the length of the kimono with a inner belt.
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|Center to sleeve
|Around waist
|Sleeve length
|Weight : 465 g
Worldwide Shipping
We can ship our products globally from Japan
Delivery Times
Express : Approx 3-5 Days
Standard : Approx 6-12 Days
Economy : Approx 13-21 Days
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|Obi belt
|Bag or Pouch
|Geta sandals
|Zori sandals
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This kimono is GORGEOUS! I know it's hard picking one with a thumbnail photo, believe me I have a couple other ones from gifts that don't have the quality these do! The colors are exquisite!
I'm so pleased I was able to find such a high quality and almost new kimono for such a low price (!) As long as you check the item description beforehand (measurements) you can find the right size one for yourself. The condition grading scale is very trustworthy -- I've never been disappointed with any of the items I have ordered. I put together this coord with some of my own items I have at home. Looking forward to wearing it soon!
I've never been so thrilled receiving clothing from anywhere as I am from Kimono Yukata Market. Every piece is an artwork, yet eminintly wearable. I know I can trust this store every time and buying from the other side of the planet, that trust makes a huge difference in my confidence. I happily recommend this store
All the kimono I've purchased from Kimono Yukata Market are in such wonderful condition, that I find it hard to accept they're pre-owned. This one is sensational!!! They're clean, pressed, and packaged very well. Shipping is very quick. The kimono are thrilling. I wish I'd bought from this store sooner
What a fabulour kimono! The colour is so rich and it's in impeccable condition. Absolutely thrilled


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1. Thank the blogger who nominated you, linking back to their site.
2. Put the Award logo on your blog.
3. Answer the ten questions sent to you.
4. Make up ten new questions for your nominees to answer.
5. Nominate ten blogs
Emma's questions:
#1 Do you like county fairs?
Yes, I do.
#2 Were you ever in some sort of club as a kid?
I was in a couple different 4-H clubs, both of them full of other homeschoolers. That's where I met two of my current best friends, when I was 12, though we didn't become close friends for a few years.
I remember watching The Sound of Music with my parents when I was pretty little.
#4 Which would you rather do: hop in your old pickup truck and go for an unexpected adventure, or sit on the back porch with a good novel on a warm summer evening?
I definitely choose the back porch with the novel.
#5 Do you enjoy live concerts?
I do! When I was a kid, my parents belonged to the local "Community Concert Association" and we went to see lots of live concerts, mostly classical music, though I saw the Glenn Miller Orchestra that way. When I went to college, I went to quite a few concerts, mostly small, not-well-known groups. Cowboy took me to a Beach Boy concert when we were dating :-D I also went to two Creed concerts in 2002, the only major rock concerts I ever went to. And we saw Yo-Yo Ma perform with the Boston Pops when my brother and his wife lived in Boston. Live performances have such a great energy to them, and I totally recommend them.
#6 Which do you read more of: historical fiction or contemporary fiction?
It's a toss-up. Does stuff written in the 20th century count as historical or contemporary?
#7 Do you like country music?
Not much, but I do enjoy some of it.
#8 If you could play any role in a musical, who would you chose?
Sister Sarah in Guys and Dolls.
|(Sister Sarah is the one in red here.)
#9 Do you ever put your feet up on the dashboard when riding in a car?
Not anymore. I tried a few times as a teen, but I was always worried we'd get in a wreck and I'd break both legs.
#10 Can you tell us a funny story of something that happened to you in the last week/month/ever?
Well, Tootie (my 3-year-old) asked me, in all seriousness, what tornadoes taste like. I thought that was pretty funny.
|(Margaret O'Brien as Tootie in Meet Me in St. Louis.
Our Tootie behaves a great deal like her, hence the nickname)
Ashley's questions:
1. Do you have any nicknames? What are they?
Well... my name isn't actually Hamlette, so that's definitely a nickname. In the Combat! fandom, I'm known as White Queen or WQ. And Cowboy calls me Cutie -- he's the only one who is allowed to, though ;-)
2. What is your current favorite song?
As opposed to my favorite song of all time? I have been whistling the main theme from The Quick and the Dead a lot these days because I just bought the soundtrack and am listening to it while writing.
|(Russell Crowe in TQATD)
3. Have you ever traveled out of your country?
Yes, I have. I've been to Canada lots of times, and also to Mexico, Poland, and Ukraine.
4. What is your dream job?
Earning enough money with my writing to hire someone to clean my house once in a while.
5. Pen or pencil?
Pen, particularly with blue or purple ink.
6. What is your dream college?
Small, Christian, and arts-oriented. Which describes my alma mater, actually.
7. Do you like burritos?
Yes! I like most Mexican-style food.
8. What is your opinion of Taco Bell?
I have many happy memories of eating at Taco Bell with my friends when we were in high school.
9. Do you have a swimming pool?
We do not own one. However, part of our HOA fees pay for the upkeep of a very nice pool only a block from our house, so we go there a lot in the summer.
10. What is your favorite Little House book (Laura)?
Little House in the Big Woods.
|(This is the edition I grew up with and still own.)
Now it's my turn! Here are my questions:
1. Do you like westerns?
2. What was your favorite TV show as a child?
3. Are there any salad dressings you dislike?
4. Do you call carbonated beverages "soda" or "pop" or something else?
5. What's the farthest from home you've ever been?
6. Have you ever eaten a peanut-butter-and-onion sandwich?
7. Do you like roller coasters?
8. Do you subscribe to any magazines?
9. Do you wear a wristwatch?
10. When do you generally get up in the morning?
I hereby tag:
Elizabeth Anne D.
Sarah Margaret
Play if you want to!


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I like this. Memories by Ev Williams and Dave Winer.
I like this.
Monday (1.6.20) Evan Williams wrote this:
One the first URLs I remember being in the habit of checking (in the late '90s) multiple times a day was scripting.com. Dave Winer pioneered the blogging form, as well as many of the tools and technologies — and he's still at it. Writing every day about everything from politics to the tech behind his blog. Amazing.
Tuesday (1.7.20) Dave Winer wrote this:
I appreciate the shout out yesterday from Evan Williams, a former competitor who has gone on to make billions as co-founder of Twitter. It's nice that he still reads my blog, even though I have said some critical things about Medium, but all in the spirit of trying to make the web work better. Hope they have been received that way. I learned from reading his post that he has moved to New York. I think that's a good move, from San Francisco, which as a born-and-bred NYer has always seemed really small to me. Of course I've now moved to a much much smaller place. Anyway Ev if you're reading this, thanks for the kind words.
Like I said, I like this.


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Panelists Sean "Diddy" Combs, DJ Khaled, and Meghan Trainor will return for the second season of Fox's "The Four" alongside host Fergie, the broadcaster confirmed Monday. Out of the picture, however, is season-one panelist Charlie Walk. The music executive will not return with the competition series this summer after exiting his post as president of Republic Records amid sexual misconduct allegations.
"The Four" is Fox's highest rated new unscripted series in nearly four years. Season one averaged a 1.2 Nielsen live-plus-same day rating in the 18-49 demo and 3.6 million total viewers.
Ordered to series last year as network interest in music competitions was rekindled, "The Four" offered a new variation on a classic setup: In the premiere episode, four finalists are selected. Evvie McKinney won the the competition in season one, which ended in February.
Fox renewed the program in February just ahead of the finale for season one. Season two is scheduled to premiere June 7 on Fox Broadcasting.
"The Four" was created by Armoza Formats. It is produced by ITV Entertainment in association with Armoza Formats. David George, Adam Sher, David Eilenberg, Becca Walker, David Friedman, Avi Armoza, Nehama Cohen, and Moshiko Cohen serve as executive producers with Combs producing.


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The home elevator industry is changing. At one time, a home elevator was a sign of wealth. More recently, these functional, yet sophisticated architectural features are becoming more common. Landmark Elevator, Inc. will be partnering with Cambridge Elevating, Inc. to offer the custom solutions and reliable quality that this growing market demands.
Cambridge Elevating, Inc.
Cambridge Elevating is a medium-sized, family-owned home elevator manufacturer located in Cambridge, Ontario. They have been in the residential accessibility and elevator business for 30 years. Cambridge offers full customization of elevator components and design. They do not use pre-manufactured components. Every aspect is custom engineered to deliver a unique vertical design statement for each and every customer.
Visionary Leadership
Cambridge Elevating, Inc. boasts a progressive and passionate team. Company president, Jamie Hamilton, inspires his staff to be successful by committing to high quality without shortcuts. From beginning to end, Cambridge has fine-tuned the art of manufacturing home elevators that allow function and aesthetics to coexist. They are unique in the industry because they not only sell elevators, but they service and install the equipment that they build in their local area. Because of direct product feedback from their in-house mechanics, the Cambridge elevator package has been designed in the field and fine-tuned on site.
Home Elevator Market
The burgeoning home elevator market has escalated sales in recent years, and the trend will likely only continue. As the Baby Boom generation enters the retirement years, many are embracing the idea of "aging in place." This means choosing home design elements that will allow them to stay in their own homes instead of retirement homes even as the need for accessibility arises. This concept, often called Universal Design, incorporates features to make the home functional for both able-bodied and disabled individuals.
"Walk through any 2500+ sq.ft. model home, and you'll find evidence the Boomer influence exists. The step-less front entrance, lever door handles instead of round knobs, wider hallways and doorways guide you from room to room atop hardwood or laminate floors as opposed to movement-restricting carpet. These are all elements of Universal Design that builders have adopted for new homes today. The small improvements create a more livable environment should walkers and wheel-chairs become necessary." – Jamie Hamilton, President Cambridge Elevating, Inc.
Many older homeowners want that peace of mind for the future, and what's more many are finding that an elevator in the home is more affordable than ever before.
Previously a luxury reserved for the ultra-wealthy, the cost of a modern home elevator may comprise only a small percentage of overall real estate value in suburban areas. The cost of a home elevator has remained steady, while home values have increased dramatically over the last two decades. According to Hamilton, cost-effective technology and competitive growth in the elevator industry overall, have put elevators within reach of a far wider group of homeowners.
Home Elevators for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Landmark Elevator, Inc. president, Bill Block, and residential division manager, Jordan Gilbert, recently had the opportunity to visit Cambridge Elevating. They toured the manufacturing facility and met with many of the great team members in Ontario. It was evident right away that Cambridge and Landmark make a great fit. It just makes sense for us to work together. We are looking forward to working with them to bring an excellent product to market in our area. Visit our Residential page for more details.


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The media's reaction to Luis Suárez's eight-match ban and £40,000 fine for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra has been frenetic and largely unsympathetic towards the Liverpool striker. "Guilty" screams the Daily Mail's back page. "Racist" is the choice of headline in the Daily Mirror, while the Daily Express simply chooses the word "Banned".
Columnists, now free from having to write around a complex and drawn-out case that has rumbled on since Patrice Evra brought Suárez's comments to the world's attention after Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield on 15 October, have largely backed the FA's hardline stance and pointed the finger of blame at Suárez and Liverpool.
The Daily Mirror's Merseyside correspondent, David Maddock, believes the implications for Liverpool, who issued a robust statement in defence of their Uruguayan striker after the FA delivered its verdict, could not only damage the team, but also the reputation of the manager, Kenny Dalglish, whose picture appears online with the headline "Betrayed" written above it.
"For a club of such standing, of such dignified history, to have their star player condemned for such a serious offence by the FA after they had defended him so vehemently strikes at the heart of their very credibility," Maddock writes. "Questions must also be asked as to why the club was so swift to accept their player's explanation of events on that fateful October afternoon when Evra first made his allegations. There was no internal enquiry into the incident, and Dalglish will feel betrayed, as his own reputation is hauled over the coals, along with that of his club, because he had every right to expect the player to give him the full facts. He also had every right to expect more of Suárez."
Paul Joyce in the Daily Express believes the guilty verdict will stick with Suárez throughout the rest of his career. "The stain on his character is one he will struggle to shift. It is that stigma which will be more hurtful than the unprecedented eight-match ban he received." Liverpool's unflinching support of their striker is also questioned. "Liverpool must now tread carefully. The continuing unequivocal support for Suárez comes without any apparent acceptance that he did not need to become involved with Evra. That he could simply have turned the other cheek."
Joyce's colleague John Dillon is much more scathing in his criticism of Suárez and paints a picture of the FA as courageous. "After all the good work aimed at eradicating racism from English football, they had no other choice. They didn't bottle it," he writes before dismissing the argument that cultural differences should have been taken into account when determining Suárez's guilt. "Another of the blurred edges here has been the attempt to portray what Suárez did as little more than a cultural aberration … it doesn't wash. Suárez is living in our culture now. There are hundreds of English footballers who would not perceive the cultural nuances of Suárez's words and should in no way be expected to understand them."
"Negro or negrito, it doesn't really matter now. Sometimes it's not what you say so much as how you say it, and how many times you do so," writes James Lawton in the Independent. "The gut instinct here is that a difficult but vital stand has been made. And, you may ask, against what precisely? Hopefully, it is the idea that racism, however it manifests itself, is in English football not consigned to the past."
Henry Winter in the Daily Telegraph shows Suárez little sympathy, despite accepting the FA's difficulty in arriving at a judgment due to the "complexities of the case". "Suárez claimed that what he said to Evra was not racist, merely a descriptive epithet, but for somebody who has lived in northern Europe for four years, including three years in Holland with Ajax, the Liverpool striker should have understood the sensitivity towards the word 'negro'."
Ian Ladyman in the Daily Mail believes Dalglish has made himself vulnerable by being overtly supportive of his striker and believes he would be best advised to take a disciplined stance with Suárez. "Liverpool's manager ought to be taking stock of exactly what it [the ban and fine] means … He [Dalglish] now has a responsibility to Liverpool and indeed to football to ensure that Suárez understands the grave nature of the offence. As Liverpool manager he is right to stand by his player. He knows Suárez better than most. But Dalglish must also do what he can to ensure this never happens again."
One of the few sympathetic voices in the immediate aftermath of the guilty verdict came from the Liverpool Echo's James Pearce. "Not one of Evra's team-mates came forward to back up his serious allegations, including goalkeeper David De Gea, who speaks Spanish. Suárez, for his part, admitted to saying: 'Why, negro?' to Evra on one occasion after Evra said: 'Don't touch me, you South American.' The word 'negro' is Spanish for black and in his native South America it is not deemed to be offensive. Someone with black hair is often called that without any malice intended … strangely, those linguistic and cultural differences appear to have carried little weight with the commission."


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As we begin creating illustrations for the very funny book, Case of the Plucked Chicken, I invite you to tell us what you think is going on in this picture. What do you think is going on here? Is it a race? Is the lady scared of a chicken? Whats up with that chicken? Is the chicken wearing shoes? Case of the Plucked Chicken, You'll never look at a chicken the same!
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Official Release Date for the ebook Gone With the Wind is
October 1, 2012.
I'll Fart for You
Message I received last Thursday:
Dear Mr. Rodney, Daddy told me you were writing a book about flatulence. I just wanted to let you know, if you needed someone to do sound effects, I'm a girl who can fart on demand. Daddy made me prove it twice before I could send this message. Call me 🙂


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A poem
is like when
you blow a balloon,
and the words go in
its stanza or its room.
A poem
is when clouds
are in your brain
and the raindrops
are your thoughts.
A poem
is when your mind
turns to something
really special.
That is a poem.
-3rd grader, DeAnda Elementary


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Mercedes-Benz, the luxury brand of Daimler, combines luxury and sporty driving dynamics across a wide range of models, ranging from entry-level luxury to high-end luxury vehicles that other automakers strive to build. The German automaker is a leader in design and pushes the boundaries of what is considered luxury, packing more technology and luxurious amenities into its cars.
Even with the reliability of German engineering behind the Mercedes-Benz brand, there will come a time when your Mercedes-Benz vehicle, old or new, will need to be serviced, whether for regular maintenance or for some other service problem. Aside from general maintenance, you could see problems with the electronics, interior quality over the life of the vehicle and engine problems, depending on the model and year of the vehicle.
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$25.40 $29.43
Motion Sensor Mode: The light automatically turns on when detecting oncoming people.
Waterproof,it can be used in rainy weather.
Item type:light
Material: ABS + PC
Solar panel: 5.5v2w polysilicon panel
Battery: 3.7V 4400mAh
Light source: 36led 2835smd
Lumen: 650lm
Working time: 12h
Charging time: 6h
Function: four in one
Product size: 155x110x68mm
Purpose: high level lighting installed on the first floor
Specification classification: black shell white light, black shell warm light
Protection grade: IP65
Packing list:
1pc light
Notes: 1. Manual measuring, please allow 1 ~ 3mm error,thank you. 2. Due to the difference between different monitors, the picture may not reflect the actual color of the item.


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I've been using Apple's Magic Trackpad for just over a week, and I can confidently say it's replaced the mouse for me.
The Magic Trackpad is easier to use, much more functional than even a multibutton mouse, and possibly less prone to causing repetitive strain injuries.
Magic Trackpad review
What It Is: Apple's Magic Trackpad is a 5-inch-square slab of touch-sensitive aluminum that brings multitouch controls to desktop Macs. Apple is pitching the $69 peripheral as a complement to the mouse, or, if you're feeling adventurous, a replacement for it.
Why It's Good: For me, there was nothing adventurous about replacing my mouse with the Magic Trackpad: It instantly felt intuitive and easy to use. I took to it straight away.
Crucially, I've been using a MacBook Pro for more than a year. The MacBook Pro has a Glass Trackpad, which is just a smaller version of the Magic Trackpad. The MacBook Pro is my home machine, but I use it a lot for work. In fact, I probably spend more time on the MacBook than the desktop Mac Pro I use at work.
As a result, I'm accustomed to moving the cursor around the screen with my fingertips, and tapping the trackpad for mouse clicks. I'm completely programmed to use various gestures when browsing the web or working in documents. Gestures like two-finger scrolling and four-finger swiping are firmly embedded in my muscle memory.
So I found the Magic Trackpad very easy to use. I have no problem with pixel-level control. Even the smallest onscreen targets are easy to hit.
Trackpad > keyboard shortcuts
I've never been much of a keyboard jockey, using keyboard shortcuts to control the screen. I'm much happier using a mouse or the MacBook trackpad. (I should add that I didn't like Apple's Magic Mouse much, at least initially. I didn't find it intuitive to use. It was too awkward to use the mouse to move the onscreen cursor and the mouse's top surface for gesture controls or clicks. I hate to say it, but it was a walk-and-chew-gum situation for me — it just didn't come naturally. I've since got more used to it, but it wasn't as easy and intuitive as the Magic Trackpad.)
The Magic Trackpad is just as functional as a mouse with a scroll wheel. Plus, it adds gesture controls like pinch to zoom, and swiping three fingers to go back in a browser. (I've got to admit, I've never used any of the additional buttons on my multibutton mouse, which can be programmed in all kinds of wonderful ways.)
Some relief from RSI
The Magic Trackpad seems to be easier on my hands than a mouse. I've suffered a little from RSI, and often get a cramp from holding a mouse all day. I have to flex my hands and fingers to loosen them up.
I haven't had that problem with the Magic Trackpad. I'm able to relax my hand and leave it in an open, natural position for most of the day. Most of the movements can be performed with a relaxed, open hand — gently sliding your fingers across the surface and performing quick mouse taps with your thumb.
I can't say confidently that the Magic Trackpad won't give you RSI, but so far it is more relaxing than using a mouse.
What's Bad: The only problem I had was with the "Tap To Click" button in the Preferences pane, which allows you to click or double-click by touching the trackpad surface instead of depressing it all the way down. I enabled "Tap To Click" but found that it would behave very erratically. Every accidental touch would be interpreted as a mouse click, and windows would drag across the screen when I was just trying to move the cursor; or a huge section of text would suddenly be selected. I tried for a day or two to be more careful, but I was making too many mistakes, so I unselected it. "Tap To Click" is off by default.
Where To Get It: The Magic Trackpad is available for $69 from Apple.


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We finally have our first Democrat running for Howard County Council in District 5. China Williams filed to run on August 14, She has a website: http://chinawilliams.com/ and a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaWilliamsfor5. There is a logo for Twitter on the website but it is not working as of this morning….my guess it is coming soon(ish).
There are 3 GOP candidates running in District 5: Keith Ohlinger, Jim Walsh and David Yungmann. You can see a full list of candidates for Howard County Council here: https://scotteblog.com/2018-howard-county-council-technology-outreach-scorecards/.
I will be adding China's information to that page before the end of the day.
Scott E


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So, if you've noticed, i've not been regularly blogging off late. Well till date. I got carried away by @guglanisam's persuasive talks and shifted to Posterous from WP sometime back. Like all relationships, all was well initially, until the Posterous team migrated to Twitter. Then on, each time i had a blog post to go live – Posterous would either be down or inaccessible. The result – I told myself, i'll shift my blog to WP and then start blogging.
But, like many things, this migration took back seat amongst other tasks. Until recently, when, @ckjedimaster came into picture. He's helped me not just in migrating, but choosing a beautiful theme & getting a favicon in place too! Thanks to him that I am back to blogging and on WP now. @CK thanks dude, i owe you!
Now with this plush new theme, i am going to blog more often than i'd ever done! [Finger's crossed!]


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Like all serious wine producers, we appreciate the complex relationship between our vines and the land. We know the importance of matching the right variety to the proper climate, geology, and topography. We also know that a vital, living environment has a noticeable effect on the health of the vines, and the character and quality of the wines. At Lincourt, we use sustainable methods in all of our farming, winemaking, and business practices.
Ecologically-Sound Agriculture is a Necessity for the Long-Term Health of our Vineyards


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"On the Eleventh Day of Christmas my true love gave to me eleven pipers piping…"
I love pasta…all kinds of pasta. So when I tried to think of what I could fix for the eleventh day, my mine went to cannelloni – which if you use a little imagination, does look a bit like the instrument the pipers are playing.
Cannelloni are a cylindrical type of pasta generally served baked with a filling and covered with a sauce. The filling is often piped into the pasta, using a piping bag…thus another bow to our theme of pipes for today.
Cannelloni can be fixed a variety of ways. Some people stuff them with ground beef and cover with tomato sauce and cheese, so they look and taste similar to lasagna. One could also substitute ricotta cheese for the beef and then cover the cannelloni in a meat sauce.
Or you could go vegetarian and stuff the pasta with a spinach-cheese mixture and cover with the tomato sauce.
Some folks stuff their cannelloni with chicken, and I've seen some seafood recipes as well that look delicious. Basically you can stuff your cannelloni with pretty much anything. Some folks even stuff them with a sweet filling and serve with a dessert sauce…maybe a berry sauce or chocolate, perhaps with a scoop of ice cream on the side.
Or you could finish up your meal with another tube-shaped dish with a similar name – cannoli. Although actually Sicilian in origin, they are a popular dessert in Italian-American cuisine. Cannoli is a type of pastry dough filled with a sweet creamy filling – most commonly a sweetened ricotta, but one could use a sweet pastry cream or a custard. Sometimes the filling has additions such as pistachio nuts, chocolate bits, candied citrus peel, or candied fruit such as cherries.
Cannoli made a famous appearance in the movie "The Godfather" where Clemenza tells Rocco after the two had killed off Paulie to "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." Then in The Godfather Part III Connie Corleone kills off Don Altobello with a gift of poisoned cannoli.
Cannelloni and Cannoli. I'm not Italian, but I definitely could say "Buon Appetito" to a meal like this!


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Rising bearish sentiment and a market trading at new highs (at least the Nasdaq is) don't go hand in hand. It is interesting that no one talks about this development. They keep stating that this market has risen too fast and that stocks are due for a sharp correction, yet, AI stocks pullback ½ step and advance 2 ½. Value investing is dead, as no one cares about value stocks; however, there are a few exceptions, and one such exception is the banking sector, where many bank stocks are selling at below book value. Banks work hand and glove with the Fed, so while some might fail, the majority will survive and continue to thrive. Soon they will be encouraged to use their funds for trading activities; the excuse will be well; they can't earn enough due to low-interest rates and then watch their profits take off. For now, this development is falsely being labelled as Stock market euphoria; the problem is that most individuals would rather not speculate but with ultra-low rates, they can either speculate or get fried
Stock market euphoria will become a factor only when the masses embrace this bull
However, back to the concept of value investing; for the most part, today's investors don't give a damn about value investing; this includes both the young and the old. Individuals are looking for investments that can yield high returns but also ones that offer the potential for something new; in other words, technologies and or services that improve their lives. In simple terms, we are in the World of Tik Tok investors; the concept here is simple chase your dreams and hope you don't wake up to a nightmare. As the silent majority is still sitting on the side-lines, the ones that are putting this strategy into play, without knowing it, fall into the contrarian camp as they are going against the neutral players that are basing their investment decisions on old school logic. However, as these chaps are not contrarian players, eventually most of them will head for the chopping block.
Back to the sentiment factor; how come not even one expert has noticed this anomaly? One reason could be that they are stuck in their old ways and this validates the argument we recently made, that states many big players will be reduced to dust as they refuse to adapt and adjust to the changing environment. The mass mindset is refusing to embrace this market as indicated by the high bearish readings, which leads to one conclusion only; this market is going to soar to unimaginable heights, but in between, there are going to be some wild rides. Ingrain this in your mind; this is the "Market of disorder". Its function is to throw everyone off because 90% of the populace either focuses on the tree or the forest. Very few players understand that both are important. Only if one can view the situation from multiple angles, will one have any hope of understanding this market today and 60 months from today?
Until Bullish sentiment soars north of 60, Stock market euphoria is a non-event
A market of disorder means that even we will have problems identifying the short to intermediate-term trends. The main function of such a market is to create the illusion that the short term and intermediate trends will determine the long-term trends. Yes, you heard us correctly, we anticipate that we will have issues identifying the shorter-term trends. We have also stated that we are not experts or masters; experts know nothing and masters are just bad students that decided to give up. We, on the other hand, consider ourselves to be advanced students; this means we are ready to adapt and learn new methodologies. We don't take anything for granted. The good news is that the short to intermediate-term trend does not determine the long-term direction. So, while we might run into some issues on the short-term timelines, we don't fear the same outcome when it comes to examining the long-term trend. Why would we admit such a matter; why not just keep quiet about it? Well, for one, our subscribers are not stupid, and by playing dumb, it would be an act of disservice. And going forward, most financial services that don't treat their customers with the respect they deserve will pay a very steep price for their arrogance. However, more importantly, it illustrates our willingness to embrace new concepts and our desire to adapt to changing market conditions.
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It seems like everything is coming online this month and to that list we can add the Seven Corners Bike/ped overpass which will have a ribbon cutting today.
Actually no one is calling it a bike bridge, but it could help cyclists too. Especially if the bike lanes on McKinley and Patrick Henry were extended south and the Route 50 bike path were extended west. Are there any cyclists who plan to use this?
(Update: After I wrote this, I saw it cross-posted on GGW where there are more comments)


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Seeing as she's been wearing her engagement ring again and they're reportedly planning a summer wedding, Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus have finally made their rekindled romance Instagram official - sort of.
What with Cupid officially taking back his throne and proving to all those (read: us) cold hearted folk that love is in fact real and Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus are indeed back together, she's gone and proved it with a snuggly selfie. Only, er, with a dog.
If you're a bit of an Instagram stalker (guilty) and also like to obsess over fit pictures of Liam Hemsworth (also guilty), you might remember he shared a picture with his dog Dora 3 months ago in his back garden.
Fast forward three months to THIS weekend, and Miley's been having a little cuddle with Dora, too - sharing a selfie of them on Instagram.
If that doesn't count as definitive proof that they're well and truly back on, we don't know what does*.
*But then again, we take selfies with stranger's dogs on the tube all the time, does that mean we're engaged to them, too? Ahem.
Let's all bask in this video of Liam and Miley holding hands at LAX and ponder WTF's actually doing on between them, shall we?
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Hi Marilyn. As I have mentioned before, I am BRCA1 positive, with a family history of cancer at young age. This is the reason I am followed by Hereditary Cancer Program. Besides prophylactic surgery I will have annual breast MRIs and some other tests because I am a heart patient as well.Marilyn said:I do have a couple of questions for you. You mention that you expect to have your ovaries removed in a few months - is there a reason for this? You also mention that you are prepping for an appointment with an oncologist. Do you have one booked or are you thinking this may be something down the road?


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Wright Kennedy is a postdoctoral research scholar in the History Department at Columbia University. His primary areas of interest include the integration of spatial perspectives into the study of nineteenth-century health, communities, and environments. While earning his master's degree in geography from California State University, Long Beach, he specialized in geographic information sciences and spatial analysis. His master's thesis used historical geographic information systems (HGIS) to uncover the spatial origins and spreading patterns of the 1878 yellow fever epidemic in Memphis, Tennessee. From 2012 to 2015 he served as the project manager for the imagineRio project at Rice University. He earned a doctorate in history from Rice University. His dissertation, entitled "Lowering Mortality: A Spatial History of Segregation, Environments, and Mortality Transitions in New Orleans, 1880–1915," employed HGIS to argue that segregationist efforts not only created a system of social and economic oppression (Jim Crow), but these efforts created a deeply embedded system of oppression at the intersection of disease, environment, and landscape. The dissertation was a component of the larger New Orleans Mortality Project. This research project employs HGIS to identify and analyze the spatial and temporal patterns of disease and socioeconomics at the individual, neighborhood, and community levels to understand how health, environment, and socioeconomics impact urban and community development.
Currently, he is the project lead on the Historical New York City (HNYC) mapping project at Columbia University. HNYC examines the development of immigrant communities and the urban ecology of the city between 1850 and 1940.
August 2021 – Mapping Historical New York City: A Digital Atlas launched. Watch the launch event here:
May 2017 – Rice Magazine included the New Orleans Mortality Project in the featured article, "Mapping the Questions."
March 2017 – Southern Spaces published "The Potential of Historical GIS and Spatial Analysis in the Humanities," part of Emory University's "MAP IT | Little Dots, Big Ideas" lecture series


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Armand Rosamilia is the author of, well, quite a few books! Most recently though is 'Dying Days 4' and I had a few moments to sit down and talk to him about that and writing in general. Enjoy!
Stuart Conover (SC): First off if you can share a little about yourself and what makes you tick as an author?
Armand Rosamilia (AR): That's easy. Death Wish Coffee and M&M's. Also, the need to be in the spotlight and the love of being able to pay bills as a full-time author. But mostly coffee and candy.
SC: Can you share with our readers a bit about the world that you've created in 'Dying Days' for those who haven't read any of it yet?
AR: I won't add in any spoilers, except to say the boat hits an iceberg and Leo drowns. Now, about Dying Days: the premise is extreme. The zombies don't want to only bite and eat you, they want to violate you. As in sexually. They're pretty scary and as the books progress they get even worse, although I won't ruin the surprise. But the stories are really about the survivors and all the horrible things people can do to one another, even in a crisis.
SC: Of course without spoiling the first novel, what can we expect in your recently released 'Dying Days 4′?
AR: A definite progression of the zombies themselves, as well as a few returning survivors from previous books. I like to mix it up. And once you've read all the books (up to this point) I hope you come away having no clue what's coming next.
SC: You've worked with both small presses as well as self-published, if you can share a little about each of these experiences?
AR: I am a firm believer in not putting all your eggs in one basket. Self-publishing my Dying Days series allowed me to write whatever I wanted and take it in whatever direction I wanted right from the first page. But I also see a value in working with small presses, both to get my work out to potential new readers, and to work with new editors and cover artists and get a fresh view of where my work is at the moment.
SC: When writing how many projects do you usually tackle at a time and how long does it typically take you to complete one?
AR: I always have 3-5 open projects up on my laptop at once. There is always one that has a definite deadline, and it is usually crazy (like 30k in 15 days), so that is always the priority. It's also the one that pays the bulk of my bills, as it pays quite well and pays upfront. The rest are my own deadlines or stories I'm writing for a different publisher, so I keep track of what needs to be finished and in what relative order.
SC: What is your ideal writing environment?
AR: I just completed my office at home, with bookshelves we added onto the wall and all my 'boy' stuff like comic books, Red Sox memorabilia, and tons of books. I can sit here all day now and write. The only thing missing is a tiny fridge stocked with M&M's and a carafe of Death Wish Coffee at my side. Maybe I'll add them in the future.
SC: Are you able to write full time or just on the side?
AR: I've been a full-time author for over three years now and living the dream I've had since I was 12. It pays the bills and allows me to wake every morning, roll out of bed in my pajamas and sit my fat ass at the computer for hours and have some fun. I never want to go back into retail management.
SC: If you had one thing to tell an aspiring writer what would it be?
AR: Read everything you can get your hands on, and not just in your genre. Start to find structure and writing you like, and think about why you like it. And read horrible books to see what you don't want to do.
SC: When writing do you plot out where you are going or sit down and unleash the words that come to mind?
AR: Total pantser. I find outlining too inhibiting. I'd rather let the characters tell me what they want to do, and just try to keep up.
SC: Do you ever get Writer's Block? If so how do you deal with it?
AR: I do not, because I always have another project or two to work on. The only time I don't write is when I'm lazy or get caught up goofing around online and not working when I'm supposed to.
SC: What author would you love to co-write a novel with if given the opportunity?
AR: Brian Keene. That would be the absolute dream for me. I'd even let him come up with the idea.
SC: Where can readers and fans alike find out more information about your books and upcoming projects that you're involved in?
AR: I'm all over social media, but the easiest place is my website at http://armandrosamilia.com
Thanks for the chance to talk about myself!
Armand Rosamilia
Armand Rosamilia is a New Jersey boy currently living in sunny Florida, where he writes when he's not watching the Boston Red Sox and listening to Heavy Metal music… and because of him they won the 2013 World Series, so he's pretty good at watching!
He's written over 100 stories that are currently available, including a few different series:
"Dying Days" extreme zombie series
"Keyport Cthulhu" horror series
"Flagler Beach Fiction Series" contemporary fiction
"Metal Queens" non-fiction music series
he also loves to talk in third person… because he's really that cool. He's a proud Active member of HWA as well.
You can find him at http://armandrosamilia.com
and e-mail him to talk about zombies, baseball and Metal:
[email protected]


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August 24th, 2016
Blue Isle Studios
We live in a gaming world filled with action and suspense. We can find countless games filled with run and gun situation that get the heart racing and require quick hand/eye coordination. We see the focus on gameplay, and at times see a lack of focus on story elements and atmosphere. It doesn't make it a bad gaming experience, but sometimes we are left wanting more. That's why it is important to have games like Valley on store shelves. Valley has a story and atmosphere that creates a unique gaming experience.
Valley can be described as a mystery platformer. As the story begins, you come across a mysterious, beautiful Valley filled with different kinds of life. Soon, you acquire the main piece of technology that allows you to travel throughout the game – the L.E.A.F. suit. The L.E.A.F suit, or Leap Effortlessly though Air Functionality, gives you the opportunity to jump high, run fast, and (after upgrades) launch a hook to swing over different perils. The suit is a lot of fun to use. Don't think of it as a huge, monstrous Mech that you would see in a post apocalyptic world. Instead, it augments your movements to traverse the Valley.
The story is one of the best parts of the game, so I will try not so spoil it here. I will say that you are looking for an item of great importance, an item that has the capability to destroy life. And that is a main focus for the game, not only for the story but also the gameplay. The theme of life and death is seen within minutes of starting the game. Your L.E.A.F suit has the capability to bring life to the Valley. A dead tree can be brought to life. Or, in an interesting twist, you can take life away to power your suit. There are benefits to bringing life to the Valley. Trees have the chance to drop acorns, which open up secret rooms and areas throughout the Valley. Of course, giving life in the Valley drains your suit, which may prevent you from double jumping or using other aspects of the suit to navigate the area.
Throughout the game, you can't help but notice how beautiful everything is rendered. The details in the trees, cliffs, and ruins are nice touches and help tell the story. Along with the graphics, the music is really a wonderful addition to the game. It's atmospheric and helps add emotion to the story. The music accurately picks up and slows down depending where you are in the story. And you will get a lot of story with the game. Audio logs play throughout the game and notes can be read as you travel through the buildings. Looking at the note will automatically display the text across the screen. No need to pick up the note in order to read it.
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JIS: The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) will officially become Caribbean Maritime University on World Maritime Day, September 28, at an official Charter Day ceremony to be held at the National Arena in Kingston.
This follows passage of relevant legislation in Parliament earlier this year to grant the institution university status and to confer degrees, awards, certificates, diplomas and other academic distinctions.
The Charter Day ceremony, which will be open to the public, will get under way at 3:00 pm, ending at approximately 10:00 pm with fireworks and a logo burn that will be visible across the capital city.
More than 5,000 persons are expected to attend, including several regional heads of state and other officials from around the world.
Among the guests will be the university's first Chancellor, His Royal Majesty King Drolor Bosso Adamtey I, king of one of the largest tribes in Ghana.
Included in the Charter Day activities will be the installation of a president and a deputy president.
Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (September 19), Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said with university status, the governance structure of the institution will change.
"There is a transition policy as enshrined in the (Caribbean Maritime University) Act, so we are moving from a Board to a council and from an executive director to a president. The current Board becomes the council and the existing executive director, unless otherwise so determined, will now become the first president of the new university," he explained.
The university, which was established in 1980 with 30 students, has grown significantly over the years. Enrolment increased from 300 students in 2007 to just under 5,000 in 2017.
Senator Reid, in hailing the growth as "remarkable", noted that according university status is a natural step as the institution establishes itself as a leader in its class.
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The Minister noted further that the granting of university status will, among other things, allow for the CMI to access global grant funding from various agencies and entities worldwide, which will enable the institution to better administer its functions and perform its role as a national economic driver through education, training and certification.
The CMI continues to make a significant contribution to the Jamaican economy by bridging the employment gap, with approximately 85 per cent of CMI graduates being placed in jobs within six months of graduation.
The Palisadoes-based institution is the only international entity approved for maritime training in Jamaica, with 80 per cent of the teaching/support personnel and 50 per cent of the board of directors drawn from organisations within the industry.
CAPTION: Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (September 19).


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Renewal of Countermeasures to Large-Scale Acquisitions of Seiko Epson Shares (Takeover Defense Measures)
- TOKYO, Japan, April 28, 2017 -
Seiko Epson Corporation (the "Company"), for the purpose of ensuring and enhancing the Company's corporate value and the common interests of its shareholders, received approval from shareholders for the renewal of the plan for countermeasures to large-scale acquisitions of the shares in the Company (takeover defense measures) at the 72nd ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Company held on June 24, 2014 (the renewed plan for countermeasures to large-scale acquisitions of the shares in the Company: the "Existing Plan").
As the Existing Plan is effective until the conclusion of the 75th ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Company to be scheduled on June 28, 2017 (the "Annual Shareholders Meeting"), the Company has continually considered the Existing Plan in a multifaceted manner, including whether to continue the Existing Plan, from the viewpoint of maintaining and enhancing the common interests of shareholders and the Company's corporate value.
As a result, the Company has determined that renewing the Existing Plan would contribute to the corporate value of the Company and the common interests of its shareholders for the reasons that it would help the entire Company advance the strategies toward achieving the Epson 25 Corporate Vision without dispersing its management resources, and that, on occasions when the Company receives a large-scale acquisition proposal for the shares in the Company (defined in Ⅲ. 2.2 (a) below; hereinafter the same) from an acquirer, it would provide the Company with a measure that ensures the necessary time and information for the shareholders to decide whether or not to accept such proposal or for the Company's board of directors to present an alternative proposal while enabling the board of directors to discuss and negotiate with the acquirer. In view of this, the Company hereby announces the decision at the meeting of its board of directors held today to renew the Existing Plan with certain changes (the renewed plan for countermeasures: the "Plan"), subject to shareholder approval at the Annual Shareholders Meeting.
The purpose of the changes to the Existing Plan is to further enhance its appropriateness and objectivity by even more clearly defining that it is for ensuring that the countermeasure would maintain the common interests of the shareholders and not for maintaining the positions of the executives of the Company. An outline of its content is described below.
Major Changes from the Existing Plan
- To further enhance the objectivity of the decisions made by the Special Committee, the members of the Special Committee shall be solely elected from among highly independent outside directors, while previously, electing external experts was allowed.
- Certain patterns of acquisition, etc. subject to a gratis allotment of stock acquisition rights will be deleted to limit the triggering requirements.
- With regard to the treatment of recommendations of the Special Committee, to eliminate arbitrary operation by the management, the board of directors shall make decisions by following the recommendations (except in cases where following such recommendations could be considered a violation of directors' obligation to exercise the duty of due care of a prudent manager), while previously, the board of directors were required to make decisions by respecting such recommendations to the maximum extent.
- Period necessary for each process after an Acquirer (defined in Ⅲ. 2. (1) (b) below; hereinafter the same) expressed the intention to purchase will be specified and clarified.
- In case of acquiring stock acquisition rights from Non-Qualified Parties (defined in Ⅲ.2. (4) (g) below; hereinafter the same), it will be clarified that any economic profit such as cash will not be delivered.
Other minor modifications such as wording changes were made.
Major shareholders of the Company as of March 31, 2017 are listed in the exhibit. Please note that the Company has not received any notice or proposal of a large-scale acquisition of shares in the Company from a specific third party to date.
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About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 72,000 employees in 88 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.


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Cat talk
© 2006
A short story for a big cat, two small children, a chubby granny and a tremendous heat wave.
A hilarious narration of a cat about a family summer event on the occasion of a strong heat wave brings up the reflection on the changes of the climate and their social consequences.
Extract from the book
"They said it on television and the radio: there is a strong heat wave coming up. Those who go on vacations shouldn't leave behind alone aged and animals.
I sat on my tail –I always do so if want to reflect about something- and while I was wondering whether I am an animal or an aged, I heard the lady next door shouting to her child:
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Published in Italian, Micioragionamenti, Rome: Camelozampa, 2012


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visits Salzburg in Austria
1st Movement - A Journey of Intrigue. The tour bus departed. The windows screened a quaint scenery, ranging from tiny antique farmhouses, to the absolute beauty of the Königseeache valley. Within these windows I was lucky enough to discover a humanity of equivalent beauty: Clara. A lady, whose face was etched in ninety years of worldly experience. She possessed a frail exterior, invigorated by a passion for adventure, never lost in age. She spoke of her love, an Austrian romance, divided by culture and separated by War. She had returned to Salzburg, searching for those bygone days and re-sewing the seeds of her one true love. Roxanne and Alex. A unique, recently reunited mother and daughter partnership. They had left the United States, attempting to rekindle a relationship lost through absence. Salzburg, the first stop on a spontaneous trip of redemption. These brief, yet powerful moments, showed me that travelling can be so much more than a collection of sights and sounds.
2nd Movement - An Historical Panorama. We began to rise, slowly ascending to Obersalzberg, the legendary remnants of Hitler's covert, mountainous retreat. The pictorial quality of the view seemed to escalate like our own ascent. It was Hitler's metaphorical Eagles Nest, strategically embedded amidst the glory of the German Alps. As a student of History, I gazed across the vast cauldron of snow capped terrain with a certain indifference. A rare blend of evocative panoramas contrasted with a dark, Nazi fuelled aura. Suddenly, I was standing amidst a backdrop that once inspired mass persecution, and induced the very real evils of Adolph Hitler's mind. I can describe this torrent of emotion as nothing less than stunning.
3rd Movement - An Emerald Paradise Lake Königssee or Echo Lake. Frequented by kings of the past, these crystalline waters were a splendid testament to the blessed town of Berchtesgaden. Surrounded by gushing waterfalls and sojourned by electrical boats, the emerald lake glistened with glee. The area seemed to have a profound affinity with spirituality, as the electrical vessels languidly carried passengers to and fro the Augustine chapel of St. Bartholomew. I could almost hear Echo lake's eponymous echo, that of novelist Ludwig Ganghofer, stating "Berchtesgaden - He whom God loves, He drops into this land". The main town concluded the visit, acting as a tranquil resting place, to taste tradition and uncover the exquisite designs of the Princely Royal Palace. In time, I tantalized my taste buds with the delicious taste of a Bavarian Weiss Beer. Smooth and refreshing, it's uniquely fruity texture seemed to linger in my mouth for hours.
4th Movement - Return to Salzburg. I perused the claustrophobic narrowness of the Getreidegasse. The street had a distinct romantic fervour, with intricately made signs hanging high above the starry arcades. All around, the classical legacy of Mozart could be felt, the Mozart Museum immortalising Salzburg's favourite child. Diverting from the public eye, I plunged myself into the passive solitude of the riverside. The wind began to arouse the tempestuous instincts of the Salzach. The water was awash with gold and platinum lights, sparkling on the crest of a wave. It appeared my musical rendition was drawing to an end. An orchestra comprised of natural allure and momentous landmarks had played incessantly. Salzburg had been the stage and I was its spectator, indulged with "my own personal symphony".
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