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It was a relatively quiet summertime shift in the emergency room at Montreal children's hospital when the child – an Inuk preschooler – was rushed in on a stretcher. He had been airlifted in from a remote community after a motor vehicle accident, and he was entirely alone. Suddenly he began to cry. We couldn't speak his language, and couldn't find a hospital interpreter. Had he developed a sudden headache? Should we rush him to the CT scanner?
While trying to figure out how to proceed, we found someone who spoke Inuktitut, and learned the heartbreaking reason the child was crying: he missed his mother, who had to stay behind, more than 1,500km away.
Hundreds of critically ill children in remote northern communities are flown by ambulance planes to pediatric emergency centres in Montreal or Quebec City every year. And yet the Quebec Aeromedical Evacuations (Évaq, in its French acronym) – the provincial entity responsible for medical air transport – won't let caregivers join them. Instead, parents must take a commercial flight, often several days later depending on flight schedules, seat availability and weather.
The practice disproportionately affects Inuit families. Kids in communities in Nunavik, the northern third of Quebec, already suffer from higher incidences of traumatic injuries and respiratory infections; healthcare resources are limited. As a result, Nunavik's population requires proportionally more medevac (medical air evacuation) services than any other region in the province.
For years, Quebec authorities have justified this draconian policy based on patient safety, ethics and logistics – including the possibility of receiving another call to pick up another critically ill patient during the air-ambulance flight.
That's ridiculous. In December, I joined acute-care pediatricians in sending a letter to Évaq and the ministries under which it operates, asking them to end the policy. We highlighted how it compromised clinical care and patient safety, while violating basic ethical precepts.
Young Inuit kids often haven't learned English or French, and none of us speak Inuktitut, so in the absence of caregivers we can't easily obtain a child's medical history, including their allergies and medications. Without a parent to advocate for them, children suffer unacceptable delays to receive narcotics for pain control and medications to stop seizures. Free and informed consent for medical interventions and surgical procedures becomes virtually impossible. Unaccompanied children have fallen out of their beds. Others have run out of their rooms searching for their caregivers, who aren't there to comfort them. PTSD is just one of the predictable psycho-emotive consequences. The theoretical possibility of another call mid-flight can't interfere with family-centered care.
Beyond clinical and ethical considerations, the scientific literature is unequivocal: children should be accompanied for all aspects of medical care, including resuscitation and transport. Quebec is an outlier for this incomprehensible practice: virtually every other tertiary-care pediatric emergency referral center across Canada encourages caregiver accompaniment for medevac services, regardless of geography or budget.
The launch of the #aHand2Hold campaign this year has encouraged people to come forward with their stories. A former nurse in a northern Cree community described how her toddler suffered brain death 10 years ago while unaccompanied on an air-ambulance flight. In her heart-wrenching letter, she implored Gaétan Barrette, the provincial health minister, to stop parroting the same old excuses.
In February, Barrette announced a modified policy to allow for caregiver accompaniment on the newer Challenger plane. The older one, however, would have had to be withdrawn from service for up to a year, he said, for work that would allegedly cost "millions" of dollars … to presumably install one seat. He didn't provide detailed cost estimates or cite expert evidence. And he categorically dismissed buying a new, adapted Challenger as too expensive.
A new Challenger 601 plane from Bombardier in 2014 reportedly cost the Quebec government $19.5m, roughly 0.06% of the province's $38.5bn healthcare budget; and the provincial government is well-placed to negotiate an even more favourable deal with Bombardier after bailing it out in 2015 for more than $1bn. Invoking financial consideration when the lives of children are at stake is callous.
To add insult to injury, a journalist recently learned that there is no written policy supporting this practice – and there never was. If there is no policy to "modify", why are all children still transferred alone, three months after Barrette's promise? On what basis has Évaq systematically been refusing caregiver accompaniment all these years? Would this have continued for so long if families disproportionately impacted weren't indigenous?
Indeed, the cruelty of this practice and the condescending arguments used to justify it must be understood in light of the medical establishment's role in the displacement and genocide of indigenous peoples over the last century. Atrocities such as the mass evacuations of Inuit communities suspected of having tuberculosis in the 1940s and 1950s, the staggering numbers of indigenous youth placed into foster care from the 1960s through to the present day, and the children transferred by medevac who never returned home were all enabled through the complicity of the medical establishment.
Last week's revelations that government physicians conducted horrific experiments by denying adequate nutrition and dental care to residential school children are no less shocking. Percy Moore, the Indian Affairs Branch superintendent of medical services at the time, said assimilationist policies needed "a base of scientific knowledge". Indigenous women have been subject to forced sterilization, a practice that still occasionally occurs to this day.
The result of all this? Intergenerational traumas and deep-rooted mistrust among indigenous communities when seeking healthcare. We need a definitive end to separating Inuit kids from their families when requiring emergency medical care. The status quo perpetuates the colonial paradigm.
Many Inuit communities, and many mothers in particular, have been courageously calling for a change to this discriminatory practice for decades. Unless Quebec is waiting for lawsuits to push it to act, it must honour its commitment. Breaking yet another promise to indigenous peoples just proves that its "reconciliation" talk is purely rhetorical, and that colonial practices die hard.
Samir Shaheen-Hussain is a pediatric emergency physician and assistant professor at McGill University


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For 9 months we have been chronicling the deception, cronyism, conflicts of interest, excessive 6-figure salaries, mismanagement, and breaches of fiduciary responsibility in the Archdiocese of Boston. The Archdiocese is still basically trying to ignore issues raised on behalf of priests and religious, church employees, and other laity, so today it is very important for you to let the archdiocese know it is time for a change.
March 24: 1pm UPDATE: Based on feedback that the message has been communicated and gotten through, we are ending the campaign.
Many readers asked U.S. bishops to not vote for Bishop Kicanas for USCCB President last November. Now it is very important for you to tell Cardinal O'Malley to not renew the term of the current Chancellor.
The Daughters of St. Paul experienced an "incredible lack of responsiveness, non-answers to very specific questions, and just endless, fruitless negotiations'' over 5 years by people under the responsibility of Chancellor James McDonough. This is but one in a consistent pattern of actions over the past 5 years (detailed in our last post, Time for a Change) that have caused Boston Catholics to lose trust in the financial and administrative management of the Archdiocese of Boston:
A variety of people and factors may be to blame for this situation. But the Chancellor is the lay executive responsible for managing these areas, and he has failed to uphold his responsibility to be a good steward of assets, temporal goods, and donor funds. Something has to change to rebuild trust. With his contract up for renewal, now is the time for the change.
Therefore, Catholics need to ask Cardinal O'Malley to NOT renew the Chancellor's 5-year term.
UPDATE: March 24: 1pm. Enough people have responded to this campaign, that the volume of emails sent has become annoying to some of our dedicated priests serving the Lord.
The message has been communicated. We are ending the campaign. Thanks to all who participated. Now we ask all to pray that some change occurs.


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Can the Back Glass of my Samsung Phone be Replaced?
Phones with glass backs, like the Samsung Galaxy, are far more precarious than other models made with plastic or metal backs. If you are prone to accidentally dropping your Samsung phone, you've likely ended up with a crack or two. Glass is more slippery than plastic and metal and will also crack and shatter on impact rather than simply chip. It may be tempting to go out and purchase a new smartphone if the back glass is smashed to bits, but if your phone still works fine, it's worth saving it. Have no fear, you can easily replace the back glass of your Samsung phone.
Order A New Back
If you're going to repair your phone on your own, you'll need a new back. You can find one on Amazon or the online retailer of your choice. Be sure to choose a back that has adhesive already applied. Many replacements even include basic toolkits that include a small screwdriver, a pry tool, and a suction cup.
How To Remove The Back Glass On Your Samsung Phone
- Use a hairdryer or heat gun to apply heat to the edges of your phone. This will soften the adhesive, making it easier to remove the back.
- Take a suction or pry tool and carefully begin to work the back away from the phone. Concentrate your efforts on one edge, rather than the center.
- Once you've separated an edge, use something flat and stiff, like a credit card, to keep the back from attaching the rest of the phone again.
- Continue to heat, lift, and separate the back from the phone very carefully.
- When the back has been removed completely, be sure to also remove any adhesive or colored film that's left.
- Repeat these steps with your camera lens and housing, but be extremely gentle. If it gets bent, it won't sit properly when you put the phone back together.
How To Replace The Back Glass On Your Samsung Phone
- Attach the camera lens and housing to the new glass back. Make sure it has a tight seal.
- Wipe down the inside of the new back. You want to remove any dust or smudges beforehand.
- Remove the plastic from the adhesive, but only around the edges.
- Line up the new glass back on your phone and press down around the edges.
- Peel off the protective plastic and remove any leftover adhesive residue.
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The Anti-Inflammatory Diet – PODCAST
I cannot stress enough how important it is to improve your diet. I feel like running to the nearest hilltop and screaming out at the top of my lungs but I know that only some will hear me and I also know that some then might think I am a bit crazy!
I have seen thousands of patients improve their health by adopting this diet. I have seen them work really hard at change and then reap the benefits when they lost weight or felt better or improved their cholesterol levels. All of these important health changes and the various others that occur from adopting an anti-inflammatory diet help to reduce chronic inflammation and future health complications.
See the AI diet chart to be reminded of the important food do's and don'ts.
I recent had an interview with a smart and savvy health expert, Bridgit Danner, LAC. She is committed to helping women improve their health through informational podcasts and blogs including proactive suggestions for changing one's health. Listen to my recent PODCAST interview with her.
Good luck! Be proactive and make the change now. You won't regret it for a second.


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Welcome to MayFair Dental Associates! If you're thinking about scheduling your first appointment with us (or if you already have), then we recommend taking a few moments to read through the helpful information below. This will ensure that you're completely prepared when you come to see us. Of course, if you have any questions that haven't been answered here, we invite you to give us a call anytime. We look forward to welcoming you into our patient family!
Want to spend less time in our waiting room? If so, then all you need to do is complete our new patient paperwork before you come to see us. You can download our forms by clicking on the link below. When the day of your appointment arrives, just bring the filled-out forms with you, and we'll get you in to see your dentist in no time! If you have any issues accessing our forms, please let us know right away.
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MayFair Dental Associates is proud to be a very "insurance-friendly" practice. We accept a wide variety of PPO plans, and we'll even file your claims for you to make sure you're getting the most out of your benefits at every visit. We'll also make sure you know exactly what is and isn't covered so there are never any unpleasant surprises at checkout! To learn how we can use your particular plan to help you save, contact us today.
If you currently don't have dental insurance, then our in-house savings plan is an excellent, budget-friendly option to make your family's dental care much more affordable. For one flat fee, you can cover your basic dental care for the entire year (checkups, cleanings, X-rays…) and receive significant discounts on a wide variety of restorative and cosmetic services. And, unlike with a traditional insurance plan, you won't have to deal with annoying deductibles or yearly maximums! You just sign up, pay, and then there is literally no limit to how much you can save.
To learn more about our plan and sign up today, give us a call.
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One of the greatest compliments a patient can give us is referring a friend or family member to our practice. To say "Thank You!" for sending someone our way, we're happy to give both you and your referral a nice reward after they complete their first appointment. To learn more about this program and what it entails, give our dental office a call today.


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Check out the latest research, insights and industry trends on home improvement, energy efficient design, and how retractable screens can help to create comfortable living environments.
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Retractable screens cut heat and glare, offer insect control, natural ventilation, and energy savings…and then disappear to restore unobstructed views.
Phantom Screens – Is a Florida Product Approval Required?
This white paper will discuss whether a product approval is required for Phantom Screen products installed in Florida – as is the general rule in the state. Since a Phantom Screen is not intended to serve as an impact protection device, a product approval is not required when installed.
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This white paper will cover why it is important that our motorized retractable screens are UL 325 and CSA C22.2 certified. According to applicable codes and regulations, they are among the only motorized retractable screens allowed to be used in construction projects either in the U.S. or in Canada.
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Quality, value & functionality: home improvement trends in 2014
An overview of North American homeowners' preferences during home renovations. With increasing investments in home improvements and the huge echo-boom population moving into the home buying market over the coming decade, the remodeling industry is facing a more promising future.


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Bsecure, a provider of online family protection software, has been acquired by Internet and mobile security giant AVG Technologies.
Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Bsecure says it has provided cloud-based technology and parent controls software in the Internet filtering industry since 2001. The company has long been a partner of AVG partner in offering parental control products.


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Remember that feeling of grim resignation when your mom would buy you ASICS sneakers instead of the Air Jordans every kid in school is wearing? Or when the waitress asks, "Is Pepsi OK?" According to a report in Variety, France's ON Animation Studios and U.S. distributor Cross Creek are hoping to somehow make millions by engendering that feeling among fans of The Lego Movie.
In the wake of The Lego Movie's $468.8 million global box-office haul last year, production and distribution rights are officially a lock for Playmobil: Robbers, Thieves & Rebels. As we previously reported, the movie is being written and directed by Bob Persichetti, whose background is largely as a story artist for various Disney and DreamWorks cartoons. He did co-wrote the screenplay for ON's adaptation of The Little Prince, which was well received on international release though has yet to come out stateside.
U.S. distribution for Playmobil: Robbers, Thieves & Rebels reportedly followed a number of global distribution deals struck after a presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival. Production is now underway on the $75 million movie whose backers, Variety reports, hope it will be the first installment in a whole Playmobil franchise after it comes out in late 2018. With the Playmobil rights now locked down, studios are presumably hungrily circling the likes of Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys to build a shared cinematic universe populated by toys slightly less fun than Lego.


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Educating Teachers of English, Endangered Languages, and World Languages
The University of Oregon (UO) Master of Arts (MA) degree program in Language Teaching Studies is a 15-month intensive graduate degree designed to prepare leaders in the field of language teaching and learning. A unique feature of this program is that participants are able to specialize in more than one language, including majority languages such as English and minoritized languages such as the indigenous languages of the Pacific Northwest.
The MA in Language Teaching Studies focuses on transformational approaches to language instruction through innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, materials development, digital technologies, and assessment, including how evidence-based principles and practices can be adapted across a wide range of language learning contexts. The program is particularly sensitive to the evolving needs of both majority and minority language learners in this era of globalization and internationalization.
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Priority deadline for applications is February 1 of each year. Rolling admissions are possible through May 15 as space is available.
The first term of the 15-month LTS program (late June – mid August) is online. This means students do not need to physically arrive on campus until Fall term (mid-September). Learn more.
Why choose LTS? See answers from our graduate students here.
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Episode 51 : Mansions of Madness Review and
Interview with Tony Gullotti (Arcane Wonders)
Recorded from War Room Studios in Albuquerque, NM : 5/23/17
This episode brought to you by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardgameTables.com, Arcane Wonders and Meeple Realty – Josh and Brandon face off in a Hey Off™ after showing concern for Josh's wet, sweaty head. We announce that we have to do REALLY stupid things on cameras to pay off a bet that we made with our listeners (tutu's, whipped cream pies, and DOIN' A THING). Brandon continues his epic efforts to wax poetic during discussion about current kickstarters Flow of History, Tradewars: Homeworld and Path of Light & Shadow. The long awaited Mansions of Madness review is lengthy and covers every aspect of this HUGE title – check out what we think. We give away TONS of stuff in the conclusion of our Big Bad Celebration Giveaway from Episode 50 – Tune in to hear who wins STACKS of #boardgames. Then the show is wrapped up with a revealing interview with Tony Gullotti, Director of Sales for Arcane Wonders.
Episode Timeline:
00:00:00 – This episode sponsored by Tasty Minstrel Games, BoardGameTables.com, Arcane Wonders & Meeple Realty
00:00:43 – Intro and Banter
00:12:32 – Meeple Realty will be at Origins with EXCITING new wares!
00:14:04 – Dead of Winter Promo Giveaway
00:17:15 – TNT – Then : War Room Redeaux – Star Wars Rebellion
00:30:00 – TNT – Now
00:49:37 – TNT – Tomorrow : Flow of History, Tradewars: Homeworld, Path of Light & Shadow
00:59:47 – BoardgameTables.com builds incredible gaming tables!
01:00:42 – Mansions of Madness Review : Flavor and Overview
01:18:05 – Mansions of Madness Review : Theme
01:25:40 – Mansions of Madness Review : Presentation
01:29:20 – Mansions of Madness Review : Game Play & Strategy
01:40:54 – Mansions of Madness Review : Final Thoughts
01:51:28 – Yokohama by Tasty Minstrel Games
01:54:35 – Big Bad Celebration Giveaway Drawing
02:08:16 – Feature Segment – Interview with Tony Gullotti of Arcane Wonders
Game Timestamps:
Bohnanza – 00:48:30
Collectors & Capers – 00:40:20
Concordia – 00:31:20
Flow of History – 00:49:55
Mansions of Madness Review – 01:00:42
Path of Light & Shadow – 00:55:22
Secret Hitler – 00:42:40
Star Wars: Rebellion – 00:19:00
Survive: Space Attack! – 00:35:35
Tradewars : Homeworld – 00:53:00
Tumblin Dice – 00:48:40
Yashima – 02:13:30
Yokohama – 01:51:28
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Q When must a municipality conduct an inventory of its personal property, and is this inventory a public record?
A The Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide, developed by the State Auditor, requires a thorough inventory of municipal property at the end of the fiscal year. An inventory record developed by a municipality constitutes a public record as per Section 25-61-3. (Attorney Generals Opinion to Whitehead dated August 25, 2011)


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Netflix has given a green light to second seasons of comedies "Lady Dynamite" and "Real Rob," while new talk show "Chelsea" has been picked up for 90 more episodes.
The streaming service announced the renewals Wednesday at the Television Critics Association press tour. Also announced: an untitled Motown-themed animated kids series from writer/director Josh Wakely, while Jennifer Garner has been tapped to voice the lead character in the kids' animated show "Llama Llama."
READ MORE: 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life' Teaser Trailer: Lauren Graham & Alexis Bledel Dive Back Into Their Banter
Meanwhile, the series "Scrotal Recall" has been given a much tamer name: Now titled "Lovesick," the show returns for an eight-episode second season on Nov. 17.
Also: the third edition of "Chef's Table," dubbed "Chef's Table: France," premieres on Sept. 2 featuring these chefs:
- Alain Passard, L'Arpege
- Michel Troisgros, Maison Troisgros
- Adeline Grattard, Yam'Tcha
- Alexandre Couillon, La Marine
Other premieres include the "Easy" ("an anthology series from creator Joe Swanberg that explores diverse Chicago characters as they fumble through the modern maze of love, sex, technology and culture") on Sept. 22.
READ MORE: Maria Bamford Presents the 'Lady Dynamite Collection' in New Infomercial for Netflix Series
The anthology series "Black Mirror" returns for Season 3 on Oct. 21, with these new stories: "San Junipero" (features Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Mackenzie Davis in an episode directed by Owen Harris); "Shut Up and Dance" (features Jerome Flynn and Alex Lawther in an episode directed by James Watkins); "Nosedive" (features Bryce Dallas Howard, Alice Eve and James Norton in an episode directed by Joe Wright); "Men Against Fire" (stars Michael Kelly, Malachi Kirby and Madeline Brewer in an episode directed by Jakob Verbruggen); "Hated in the Nation" (features Kelly MacDonald in an episode directed by James Hawes); and "Play Test" (Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen star in an episode directed by Dan Trachtenberg.
Among other premieres: The second installment of "The Ranch" season 1 returns on Oct. 7; docuseries "Captive" (from executive producer Doug Liman) bows Dec. 9; and Norman Lear's new take on "One Day at a Time" premieres Jan. 6, 2017.
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1:09 PM: For the first of this afternoon's two West Seattle Crime Watch reports, we are still working to get more details from police, but for starters, they confirm the robbery happened: Stacey e-mailed to say she was walking through the Westwood Village parking lot yesterday afternoon "when four 8th grade boys asked to use my phone. They were visibly shaken up and had, they said, just been robbed at gunpoint by three masked men while walking down an alley near the park across the street (Roxhill Park). The robbers each had guns and the boys gave up their phones, wallets and in one case a backpack." That's all we know so far; police tell us more details will be available via SPD Blotter later this afternoon, and we'll add to this report when that information is in. We have no idea at this point if there's any relation to the armed robbery at a 35th/Roxbury business on Monday.
3:13 PM UPDATE: The SPD report says this was one of TWO robberies targeting kids that age, in that area, in the past four days – the first one was near 27th and Cambridge last Sunday, and yesterday's robbery is now described as having happened in Roxhill Park itself. Details here.
(back to original report) Second, a stolen truck to look for: In the Hansen View area south of The Mount, a locked work truck – white Silverado with a Charter Construction logo and the word HEROIC on the back – was reported as stolen overnight. Here's the @getyourcarback tweet; call 911 if you see it.
Speaking of stolen cars – the blue Camry reported as stolen in our Monday night Crime Watch roundup has been found on White Center, according to this comment from Melissa, who sent the original report.


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– CANADA, BC – lululemon athletica inc. [NASDAQ:LULU] today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Laurent Potdevin as the company's Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Potdevin will succeed Christine Day, who has served as the company's CEO since 2008 and who announced her intention to resign in June 2013. Mr. Potdevin is expected to step into his role as Chief Executive Officer in January 2014, and will become a director when he assumes his duties as CEO. Ms. Day is expected to remain with lululemon through the end of the company's fiscal year, ensuring a smooth transition.
In addition, Chip Wilson, lululemon's founder and the Chairman of its Board of Directors, informed the Board of Directors that he is resigning from the position of non-executive Chairman. Mr. Wilson will step down from the role effective prior to the company's annual meeting in June 2014. The Board has selected Michael Casey, Lead Director of the Board of Directors, as the next Chairman of the Board. Mr. Casey is expected to assume this role upon Mr. Wilson's resignation. This will allow time for an orderly transition and continuity in lululemon's leadership structure. Mr. Wilson will retain a seat on the Board of Directors.
"After a thorough search, Laurent emerged as the natural choice to lead our continued growth and global expansion," said Michael Casey, Lead Director of the lululemon athletica Board of Directors and member of the CEO search committee. "We believe lululemon will benefit from Laurent's leadership experience and proven track record of success in building global brands. He has more than two decades of experience at premium, technical athletic apparel, and lifestyle-centric retail companies, and his shared passion for driving innovative, community-focused brands makes him an excellent cultural fit for lululemon. Additionally, his deep understanding of the importance of top-quality technical design, retail marketing strategies, and the power of building a strong brand provides him with the tools we believe are necessary to lead our next exciting phase of growth. The Board has full confidence in Laurent and we are all thrilled to welcome him to the lululemon family."
"I am excited and honored to be joining lululemon," said Laurent Potdevin. "It is an exceptional brand with an extraordinary team that creates technical, beautiful products, and builds authentic consumer experiences. The tremendous success of this company to date and the potential for future growth are both exciting and inspiring. I look forward to working with everyone at lululemon to continue to build and drive the brand forward."
Mr. Potdevin comes to lululemon having most recently served as President of TOMS Shoes, a giving company founded on the mission that it would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair of new shoes given to a child in need. While at TOMS, he built a world class management team, led global expansion, and broadened the company's strong cultural identity. Prior to TOMS, Mr. Potdevin held numerous positions at Burton Snowboards, the world's foremost snowboard company, for more than 15 years, including President and CEO from 2005-2010. The business grew significantly under his leadership, expanding across product categories and creating international scale by always focusing on providing the best consumer experience. His earlier roles at Burton included President and COO as well as Director of Operations. Mr. Potdevin began his career in 1991 at LVMH. He received his Masters Degree in Engineering from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland and his MBA from École Supérieure des Sciences Économiques et Commerciales, Paris, France.
"As we embark on this next stage of growth, we recognize the efforts and accomplishments of those whose work has created the lululemon that we know today. Christine Day has been instrumental in the growth and development of this brand, and she leaves in place one of the strongest business models in the retail industry," added Michael Casey. "On behalf of the Board and our employees, I would like to thank Christine for her outstanding leadership over the past six years, and her commitment to ensuring an orderly transition as Laurent succeeds her. We also wish to acknowledge the many contributions of our founder, Chip Wilson, whose vision for the business and passion for creating beautiful technical products remain the foundation of the company today."
"lululemon's success has always been and will continue to be my highest priority. I am delighted that Laurent will be joining lululemon and believe his talents and experience ideally complement our existing management team. I know he will have a strong impact on the business as he has the vision and leadership capabilities necessary to create and direct its future," said Chip Wilson, founder of lululemon athletica. "As Laurent joins as CEO, I believe that now is the right time for me to begin to transition out of my role as Chairman of the Board."
About lululemon athletica inc.
lululemon athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) is a yoga-inspired athletic apparel company that creates components for people to live long, healthy and fun lives. By producing products that help keep people active and stress free, lululemon believes that the world will be a better place. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback.
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Protect your fleet against vehicle theft
Tue, 06/02/2018 - 10:38
Tips & Perspectives
In the past two years, truck thefts on the roads of Chile averaged 60% of all incidents that ended in truck or cargo losses.
Decapack - a company dedicated to providing professional services at all stages of the moving process, and a client of Frotcom in Chile – is not part of these vehicle theft statistics, thanks to their use of Frotcom's technology, which triggers the alarm when a truck is stolen along with its cargo. These crimes directly affect the operating costs of road transportation companies, for example, increasing insurance premiums and the expense incurred to recover vehicles and their cargo. There are additional costs and inconveniences due to deliveries being lost, such as customer frustration at delays or the extra mileage incurred to collect and deliver new cargo.
How to protect your fleet against vehicle theft
- Employ a GPS fleet tracking system that provides you with the position of every vehicle in your fleet 24/7.
- Use mobile or radio to allow immediate communication between drivers and the office.
- Implement instant alert systems, either through the traditional panic button or with automatic alarms when an event occurs in the vehicle (Door open sensors, Area exit and entrance alarms, etc.)
- Place symbols or stickers that indicate the vehicles are protected by tracking systems to discourage thieves.
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What motivates a teacher to purchase school supplies for their students?
There are two major causes for this. Some households cannot afford to purchase school materials for their children. That is why public school teachers continue to take money out of their own pockets — at least $450 every year. By the way, they are doing this out of the goodness of their hearts, as they will never be compensated.
The second reason is that many valued school programs have had their budgets reduced. As a result may parents and teachers have chosen to run popcorn fundraisers to raise the funds they need. Yet this often still isn't enough to make up the difference. – Source
How bad is this situation?
USA Today reports up to 94% of teachers are spending money out of their own pockets. Suburban Maryland teachers said their district does provide them with materials, but those don't last more than the first couple of months of the school year. Even then, the supplies cover only the bare necessities. One teacher estimated she spends $500 to $1,000 of her own money on school supplies. Her annual salary: $55,927.
One teacher stated, "It speaks to the passion teachers have and that we want our children to succeed," Daniels said. "They're not going to be able to succeed as well as they could if they're not given the supplies they need." — Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2019/08/29/teacher-first-day-school-supplies-list-target-staples-buy-shopping/2082791001/
Imagine a child's teacher having to take on a second job to afford this
Nea.org interviewed a teacher named Serra Laurenco, from California. Notice what she said:
"Every year I start "back to school shopping" as soon as school gets out. I have to buy pencils (hundreds), erasers, white board markers, packs of crayons, scissors, glue sticks, pencil boxes for all my kids, cases of copy paper, index cards, colored pencils, markers, and more!! I spend an average of $3,000 every year. I purchase books for my class and individual students who don't have any at home, sometimes backpacks and jackets for kids who need them as well. Being a teacher isn't easy; we spend so much time on our profession and money from our pockets." — Source: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/outofmypocket-educators-speak-out-buying-their-own-school
Could #hashtags make a difference?
Teachers all over America are using social media to help pay for school supplies. How are they doing it? Some are turning to GoFundMe, and celebrities too.
Enter the hashtag
Courtney Jones, an elementary-school teacher from Tyler, Texas, launched the trending #clearthelists campaign on Twitter. The movement started in closed Facebook groups for teachers helping each other pay for school supplies, but Jones encouraged them to broadcast their efforts publicly.
"The movement started as a way for teachers to support each other in a meaningful way," Jones told Business Insider in an email. "I want to raise awareness for the dismal funding for not only teachers' salaries, but for our resources to support our students." — Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/gofundme-clearthelists-campaign-helps-teachers-pay-for-school-supplies-2019-8
Parents' help is needed
Get involved in your PTA and local school community. Furthermore, reach out to see how you can assist with a local drive or fundraiser. Spread the word on social media. And most of all, show your children and their teachers that you care.
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I absolutely love Roberta's. I never get tired of watching all the colorful people who look like caricatures of what it means to be from Brooklyn serving me the most amazing pizza. My go-to order is always the Bee Sting pie and the sticky bun. It's always consistent and I'm never disappointed.
While the Bee Sting pizza pie is a staple at every table, it's worth it to branch out and try something new. Roberta's is no one-trick pony, and maybe not every dish will be a home run, but it will always be thoughtfully made and at the worst interesting. On a recent visit we tried the crispy pork, which was essentially a tonkatsu on top of sauteed kale, onion and stracciatella cheese, and it sounds a little random but it somehow all works. The sweet potato and baked eggs was also new to me, and aside from the cilantro, I liked everything about it. Roberta's can really do no wrong.
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Steve Harvey took home two Daytime Emmys for The Steve Harvey Show for outstanding informative talk show and best game show host for Family Feud. Robin Roberts was also among the winners as Good Morning Amerca took home an award for best morning program. [NYDailyNews]
Lebron James' wife Savannah James fueled speculations that her husband would be headed back to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers when she posted a photo to her Instagram with a map of Ohio, captioning it with, "Home sweet home!! The countdown is real #330." It turned out that she was only referring to their annual summer vacation to their hometown of Akron, Ohio. [ESPN]
In other Lebron news, fans may have to wait a bit longer before they find out where the basketball star is headed to next. James has opted out of his Miami Heat contract, making him a free agent starting July 1. Although he may ultimately return to the Heat, the pressure is now on to win James over. [ESPN]
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The Best Valentine's Day Gift for the Men in Your LivesTuesday, February 03, 2015
In just a few days, Valentine's Day is about to dominate the air. Are you ready with your special gifts for the best men in your lives?
A few people may think that giving a gift to the stronger sex is very easy. You can practically buy a shirt and you're done. This is not the way it works if you are giving a gift to that special man in your life most especially on Valentine's Day. Here are 5 of the best things you can give to your special guy this special day.
1. Gadgets
Guys love gadgets and they could get something that is of great use. Do you think they deserve a Smartphone upgrade? If you do not have too much to spare, a nice music player he can wear at the gym or while running will be very much appreciated. Lazada Philippines offers different gadgets for your big boys.
2. Shoes
Men love shoes. They use it to travel everywhere. Get him something nice he can use on your next date or on his next basketball session with the boys.
3. Concert Tickets
You might not enjoy the same music your guy does but you can always treat him special by buying two concert tickets of his favorite band. It's just one night and he would really appreciate the gesture.
4. Massage & Spa Treatments
Your men deserves a break and to be pampered every once in a while. A massage by yours or at the spa would be great and a relaxing treat for the both of you. For a more personal touch, you can opt to check out a massage Youtube video and then treat him with your very own massage and spa version come Valentine's Day.
5. A sumptuous and delicious dinner
Enjoy a great dinner on Valentine's Day, this time with you paying and at his favorite restaurant. His favorite restaurant might be the Pizza Parlor near his workplace so dress casually and endure a greasy evening that may hurt your diet but will definitely make your man feeling really special or of course, you can create a romantic dinner at home involving the kids. This will create a lasting memory not just for your relationship but for the whole family as well.
These are just the few things you can give to your men this valentines day but of course the most precious thing is always the love you both can share.


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Range & Habitat: Conches are found in the more southern waters off the coast of Florida and in the Caribbean.
Identification & Biology: Conches are snails, and have one muscular foot with which they drag themselves around. They have brightly colored spiral shells, a pinkish body, and have spikes protruding from their shells.
Market Description: Most conches are purchased in their shells so they should look much as they do in water. If they're already out of their shells, then the edible part is the small muscular foot, which is pale gray or tan in color.
In addition to being sold fresh, conch meat is also sold canned and frozen.
Buying tips: Buy them fresh still in their shells. Conch shells should be shiny and the meat firm and clean looking. It should smell fresh and of the sea. Summer is the peak season and the freshest conches will be found in specialty shops or Italian markets, since Italians have always considered these snails a delicacy
Recommended Preparation: Conch meat is most easily cooked by simmering in salted water or vegetable stock. It can also be cooked just slightly, removed from the shell, and then cooked in a sauce or stew. The rather tough meat is also frequently chopped and added to soups. One must also be very careful to cook it adequately as undercooked conch has been known to cause illness.


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Scrolling through Twitter ignite a strange mix of feeling quite humored and scared shitless at the same time, as the U.S. presidential election seems to turn into a surrealistic and populistic reality show 😖
The gap between frustrated voters and the establishment expanded and took a turn for the worse as we (too) slowly started realizing that Trump's candidature was actually for real, not a joke. A guy with superb capabilities to "Woo" people through nailing viewers to the screen with hardcore statements that makes us laugh and feel somewhat ashamed of his bullying skills at the same time.
What started out as a fun way to kill an hour or two in the couch, suddenly became serious as Trump took his egotrip to the next level; by the help of existing fans as well as spin-doctors he re-targeted his focus and ability to woo potential buyers from business clients and high-end markets over to a huge group of frustrated voters by using well proven mechanisms of creating external enemies to blaim and fight. Using the same logics that makes girls buy a Prada using MasterCard; the differentiation of "us" and "them". The ultimate sales pitch; a world of change – fixing everything that's wrong in the blink of an eye!
Just overthrow the existing systems, and trust one man to be our savior. Never mind his aversion against a number of groups in the society, or the complete disregard of moral and legal practice conducting business. Trump is something different – and Americans tend to look for the opposite of the sitting president when placing their votes. This time, the contrast is extreme – perfectly illustrating the gap between real life and reality show.
Back home, this should serve as an important reminder of what can happen when society becomes fractionized due to huge differences between rich & poor, access to basic services and education, and when a growing part of the population don't get to take part in the economical growth enjoyed by the fortunate ones.
Chinese leaders understood decades ago that stability and control in a modern world hangs on a country's government to create a certain belief among its inhabitants that things will gradually change for the better. Proving that through small symbolic actions and reforms that secure basic needs, remove big social problems (efforts on renewables ref to asthma and air quality as example), and by best possibly include as big a portion as possible of its population in its development. So maybe we have something to learn?
It's dangerous for a country when growing groups of its people feel cut off from prosperity and lose hope for a better future. We easily become more responsive and open for populistic messages that brings a promise for "easy" solutions and massive change.
A great salesman can sell sand in Sahara. But he might not be the right guy to lead an organization's (nor country!) quest for transformative change. The specific sales "combat" strategy of securing quick deals by hiding drawbacks in very small writing, or utilizing your size & power benefit to screw over your counterpart, hardly builds trust in the long run. So while you can generate quick and solid earnings, your reputation someday catches up with you. Loss of reputation, trust or integrity is probably something Trump can live with as a businessman. But it's not something the U.S. can live with as a country.
As individuals we don't necessarily choose the products we buy based on their actual qualities and performance; but just as often for the perceived brand qualities, stories and emotional effect we relate them to. At least until we experience that the brand really deviates from its promise and that different wrapping often covers the same "shit".
And it seems this is the case with Trump. He has created such a brand name that we instantly associate him more to the storytelling than to the performance. It's so tempting to believe that a world of problems can be solved by a miracle recipe rather than through loads of hard work and patience.
Should #TheApprentice win and screw up, however, the damage not only to the Americans, but to the global stability, seems fatal. History is full of examples of frustrated voters democratically electing leaders who later evolved into tyrants; Mugabe, Marcos and the extreme one; Hitler…
Let's hope sensibility will prevail so we don't create another despot!


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Best medium-sized Android smartphones for the fall 2012 season
Bigger is not always better! This principle can be applied to almost everything that surrounds us, ranging from houses and cars, to sound systems and TV sets. However, since this is a technology oriented blog, I'm going to limit the discussion to smartphones throughout the rest of this article.
For the past couple of years, big displays have been the trademark of Android smartphones, especially when compared against their main competitor (ecosystem-wise), the Apple iPhone. Unfortunately though, Android smartphone manufacturers don't release compact flagships anymore. Just take a quick look at the best Android smartphones for the fall 2012 season and you'll get where I'm going with this (spoiler: the smallest display used on Android flagships these days measures no less than 4.7 inches).
But what can you do when you want a compact high-quality Android smartphone (you know, the kind that is easily pocketable and easy to handle with just one hand)? As it turns out, there still are a few good choices you can make, although the harsh reality is that the top-end specs are generally reserved for the larger Android smartphones.
Now that I've disappointed many readers looking for a medium-sized Android smartphone, let's take a look at the best Android smartphones with a display measuring under 4.3 inches, shall we?
Samsung Galaxy Stellar / Victory
Starting off with the largest smartphone manufacturer in the world (by number of units sold), Samsung is one OEM that went BIG, and, unfortunately, has somehow neglected medium-sized smartphones in the process. While I get it that they've basically created a new market with the gargantuan Galaxy Note (by the way, the Note 2 is an even better phablet, as you get 0.2 extra inches across the diagonal while keeping roughly the same footprint as with the original Note), I do not get why they don't make any blazing-fast medium-sized smartphones anymore.
And that's basically the end of the Samsung story if you don't live in the US. If you do, however, there is a pair of decent Samsung smartphones with 4-inch displays on the market that might suit your compact needs: the Galaxy Stellar for Verizon and the Galaxy Victory for Sprint.
The actual differences between the Galaxy Stellar and the Galaxy Victory are actually so negligible that they kinda remind me of all the various Galaxy S versions that surfaced on US carriers a couple of years ago.
Samsung Galaxy Stellar / Victory specs
Display Size and Type: 4 inch TFT LCD
Resolution: 480 x 800 (233 PPI)
Processor: 1.2 Dual-Core Snapdragon S4 Krait
GPU: Adreno 225
Android Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
LTE: Yes
Primary Camera: 3.15 MP / 5 MP
Battery Capacity: 2100 mAh
Overall, these two smartphones pack a decent amount of processing power (and battery juice) for the low resolution they are using, meaning they run quite smoothly overall (and last through the day with moderate use of LTE). The displays are, unfortunately, not on par with that of other smartphones on this list, and the cameras have poor resolutions (especially on the Stellar). But if you want a compact Samsung smartphone, this is the South Korean manufacturer's top offering, take it or leave it! On a personal note, I'd suggest you go for the latter alternative!
Pantech Flex
Ok, so Pantech is not a name you regularly associate with excellent build quality or customer service but if you're willing to leave these preconceptions aside, the AT&T-bound Pantech Flex is a more than decent mid-sized Android smartphone, especially if you take into consideration that it is priced at $50 on a two-year contract with Ma Bell. In addition, if you ever get the chance to pick a Flex up and analyze the build quality, you are likely to be pleasantly surprised.
Pantech Flex specs
Display Size and Type: 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Advanced
Resolution: 540 x 960
Processor: 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Krait
GPU: Adreno 225
Android Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
LTE: Yes
Primary Camera: 8 MP
Battery Capacity: 1830 mAh
The Pantech Flex has about the same internals that you would find inside the Motorola RAZR HD or the HTC One X, so you can imagine that it runs buttery smooth, especially since its display is running at a lower resolution. There's also a "beginner" UI mode for those that are using Android (or any other smartphone for that matter) for the first time. Overall, the AT&T Pantech Flex is fast, is solid, has a decent display and is priced unbelievably low. If you're on a budget, get it now!
HTC One S
Since we were on the topic of "medium-sized smartphones that feature the exact same specs as the American version of the HTC One X", let's take the time to talk about the HTC One S, the little brother of HTC's flagship for 2012. Even since it first came out, the HTC One S has positioned itself on the thin line between a mid-range smartphone and a flagship. I must say that the One S has aged beautifully for those that consider 4.3 inches to be the optimum size of a smartphone's display. In addition, this is the first smartphone on this list that is available internationally!
HTC One S specs
Display Size and Type: 4.3 inch Super AMOLED
Resolution: 540 x 960 (256 PPI)
Processor: 1.5 Dual-Core Snapdragon S4 Krait
GPU: Adreno 225
Android Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
LTE: Yes
Primary Camera: 8 MP
Battery Capacity: 1650 mAh
Overall a great smartphone that won't burn a hole in your pocket, both since it costs less than a flagship smartphone, as well as thanks to its compact form.
Sony Xperia V
If you thought that the HTC One S is a great compact Android smartphone, just wait until Sony releases their Xperia V. The Xperia V is not only using the same Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 SoC as its HTC rival, but is also waterproof and comes with a great display. Check out the spec table, you're going to be impressed!
Sony Xperia V specs
Display Size and Type: 4 .3 inch TFT LCD
Resolution: 720 x 1280 (342 PPI)
Processor: 1.5 Dual-Core Snapdragon S4 Krait
GPU: Adreno 225
Android Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
LTE: Yes
Primary Camera: 13 MP
Battery Capacity: 1750 mAh
The Sony Xperia V's 4.3 inch display features the highest PPI density out of all the smartphones on this list (with one exception, but we'll get to that later in the article), although the colors reproduced by TFT screens are somehow washed out when compared against IPS+ or SAMOLED displays. Its 13 MP camera, LTE connectivity, and waterproof / dustproof case make up for that minor flaw though! I've said it in previous articles, and I feel forced to repeat myself — Sony seems to have found the perfect recipe for mid-range, mid-size smartphones!
Motorola Droid RAZR M/RAZR i
Historically speaking, Motorola's non-flagship smartphones aren't really all that great, but this has changed recently as the US manufacturer (now owned by Google) has released the Motorola Droid RAZR M and its European counterpart, the RAZR i. The difference between the two is the Intel Medfield processor that ticks inside the RAZR i. While specs put them in row with the rest of the pack, the design is what matters with these two compact Android smartphones. One additional note is that Motorola's new custom UI is very close to vanilla Android (and I know plenty of Android fans that are in love with stock Android).
Motorola Droid RAZR M/RAZR i specs
Display Size and Type: 4 .3 inch Super AMOLED
Resolution: 540 x 960 (256 PPI)
Processor: 1.5 Dual-Core Snapdragon S4 Krait/Single-core 2GHz Intel Atom
GPU: Adreno 225
Android Version: Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
LTE: Yes
Primary Camera: 8 MP
Battery Capacity: 2000 mAh
Xiaomi Mi 2
If you're living in China, the Xiaomi Mi 2 is the compact Android smartphone that I would recommend you wait for until it becomes available (announced for an October release date in China). If you don't, all you can do is pray to your favorite divinity that Xiaomi releases this beast in other markets as well, although these chances are slim, at best.
The following spec list clearly shows that the Xiaomi Mi 2 is the best compact Android smartphone announced thus far. Much like the Oppo Find 5 is the best Android smartphone of the fall 2012 season, the surprising winner in our compact smartphone challenge comes from China. Unfortunately, only few of our readers will be able to get this baby in their Android loving hands. Read and weep:
Xiaomi Mi 2 specs
Display Size and Type: 4.3 inch IPS LCD
Resolution: 720 x 1280 (342 PPI)
Processor: 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
GPU: Adreno 320
Android Version: 4.1 Jelly Bean
LTE: No
Primary Camera: 8 MP
Battery Capacity: 2000 mAh
Poll: best mid-sized Android phone
So there you have it, these are the best Android smartphones with a mid-sized display available this fall. Which one tickles your fancy? Help us decide in the poll below, then drop us a comment and explain your decision in the section below!
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This was my second Glastonbury festival. I first went back in 2005, and having survived the flooding of that year, I really thought we had seen the worst of what the Glastonbury weather could throw at us.
We hadn't.
Wednesday 20th June
Me and Rachel set off at about 11am. The others would meet us there, although as the only ones driving we were carrying all of their beer, in the back of Rachel's Nissan Micra. We were expecting some fairly nasty traffic jams, but apart from some tailbacks around Stonehenge it was a fairly easy journey - despite about 50% of the traffic being clearly festival-bound, laden with rucksacks, sleeping bags and crates of cheap lager. Nobody was travelling in as much style as these people though:
Click the pictures for a bigger version. I'm referring to the Routemaster, not the truck of course. It said "Glastonbury" on the destination board, and had "2007" as the route number. Despite my jealousy, I gave a cheery wave and received one in return.
Eventually the roads got smaller and narrower, and then there were just corrugated iron tracks over open fields, and some places with no tracks at all. It was fairly rough going but we managed to park up, Micra intact. And then we began the long trek to the festival site with our rucksacks, sleeping bags and tent.
Nick, Alan and Katie had trudged around for ages looking for somewhere to camp. In 2005 we were pitched on the hill opposite the Pyramid stage, clearly the best place in the entire site for those who didn't want flooded tents. Unfortunately everybody else was now wise to this, which is why that campsite was full by noon. We ended up having to camp at the opposite end of the site, in an area that was new this year, near The Park.
There was still plenty of space there, though it did fill up eventually.
We pitched our tents and then went back to pick up the beer from the car. This was about one hour's trudge away - even longer when you stop off for some pear cider on the way. We had brought along three crates of beer, two boxes of wine, some vodka, some Jack Daniels, some Pimms and 36 cans of Coke. Fortunately Katie had brought along a trolley. Unfortunately it was not really designed for lugging such a huge weight across miles of farmland. Some people had brought wheelbarrows, which seemed like a much better idea.
It was a pleasant, sunny evening, and there were waves of cheers going around the entire festival. And there was no mud around whatsoever - if only it could have stayed that way.
In the evening we went to check out the Stone Circle. Every minute or so, somebody would let off a kind of hot-air-balloon-lantern thing, to a massive cheer. We sat around listening to the drumming for a bit, soaking up the atmosphere. It was still dry. But we knew what the weather forecast said, so we went to bed and waited for the rain to come.
Thursday 21st June
It had rained a bit, but the festival site was still reasonably dry - certainly not muddy. It was my 25th birthday, and things felt much the same as ever, except I was beginning to feel slightly less clean than I had been when I was 24. It was still four days before I could have my next shower.
Although there are a few events taking place on Thursday, the festival doesn't start properly until Friday, which meant we had a day to explore the site and generally relax. Chris and Kirsty arrived at about lunchtime, and we spent the afternoon wandering around, seeing what curious things we could find.
Here's the Miniscule of Sound, the world's smallest nightclub. This was absolutely fabulous in 2005. Unfortunately we missed it this year, although I think it shut prematurely because of the mud. It's a perfect piss-take of shitty little clubs. Outside a sign says "NO. By order of the management".
I had a rather tasty burger and then we went to the indoor cinema tent, where we started to watch Serenity. Unfortunately Rachel lost her wallet, and it was impossible to find it in the dark crowded tent where everybody was trying to be quiet. We had a quick look after the film had finished, when people had cleared out and the lights were back on, but we were out of luck.
Rachel went up to Worthy Farm to file a lost property report, while me, Nick and Alan moved to the outside cinema field to watch Ghostbusters. There was a good atmosphere - everyone was singing along to the theme tune and shouting random comments. To the extent that you couldn't really follow the film. But that would have been a rather foolish expectation really.
Alan got chatting to an incredibly drunk girl who wrote her phone number on his arm. She changed her mind about this three digits from the end though, so she then subtly wrote down a load of random numbers, which meant she appeared to have a 20-digit phone number. We know she changed her mind three digits from the end because she later forgot her reservations and entered her correct phone number in Alan's phone, and then rang herself.
We dragged Alan away from his very temporary friend, and headed once more to the Stone Circle. Rachel had bought me a trilby as a birthday present from one of the stalls. We sat around a large candle thing, and once again people were letting off the lantern things (they probably have proper names). Much alcohol was consumed. I was very sleepy.
Friday 22nd June
The festival begins properly on Friday, and to set the tone, it was absolutely pouring with rain. It was starting to get muddy. Kirsty's enormous rainbow golfing umbrella was useful for keeping me and my trilby dry.
We went to the Jazz World stage to see Guilty Pleasures. This is a club night that plays all those records you're not supposed to admit to liking, and they'd come to Glastonbury to get various acts to perform their own renditions of the guilty pleasures lurking in their record collections. I've completely forgotten who performed Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart, probably because I'd never heard of them and wasn't paying attention, but it was good fun. Various other acts performed various other songs. It's a good job I've never considered a career in journalism. Finally, Suggs performed Love is in the Air. He was wearing a hat quite a lot like the one I was wearing.
We went to explore a bit more of the festival site, now that more of it was open. There was a maze in the Cabaret field populated by a man in a suit who told you to "get lost", a fortune teller and some moving topiary. To leave the maze you had to follow a rather scary farmer into a small shed. Truly bizarre and a good example of the kind of weirdness that sets Glastonbury apart from other festivals - I really wonder why people bother taking drugs when there's this kind of shit going on.
There's much more crazy stuff in Lost Vagueness, which we had a quick look at. We sat and had a cup of coffee and some apple pie in an American-style diner where the seats were old dodgems.
We headed to the Other Stage and watched Super Furry Animals followed by The Coral. We then went to The Park, where the mud was making walking difficult, to meet up again with Nick and Alan and to catch the end of Martha Wainwright. Then we went back again to the Other Stage to see her outrageously camp brother, Rufus Wainwright.
We had some food. Food at the festival was pretty good, and there was plenty of variety. A giant Yorkshire pudding filled with sausage and mash provided some much-needed stodge to absorb the alcohol:
Despite the mud, people were having a good time, although this young festival-goer didn't seem to be enjoying himself much:
We saw Arcade Fire. The sky had cleared up a bit:
We saw Bjork, who went way beyond our expectations of sheer mentalness. Again, why people choose to do drugs at Glastonbury when there's such large levels of real strangeness, I don't know. And you can always leave Bjork when you've had enough, so we did.
It was still early enough to avoid the queues at Silent Disco, so that's where we headed. There are no large speakers pumping out large beats - instead you get given headphones when you go in. There were two DJs playing, and the headphones are linked to one of them. One of the DJs was playing a good selection of dance music, while the other one was playing some of the worst records I've ever heard. Between us we had one set of headphones for the good DJ, and three for the crap one. Things started to look up when he played Stealers Wheel's Stuck in the Middle With You, but unfortunately he decided to play an amazingly tedious ultra-long version which, for all I know, still hasn't finished as I type this some two weeks later. Fortunately of course, you could just take off the headphones, and listen to the half of the crowd who had the good DJ singing along to Praise You by Fatboy Slim.
Saturday 23rd June
We got up fairly late and went to see The Bees on the Jazz World stage, who were surprisingly good. Then we headed to the Tipi field in search of a cup of tea (I wondered if there was also a Coffipi field. No-one laughed).
We walked past the mud-wrestling pit and sat down on our camping chairs near the fire. It then rained very hard for about ten minutes and I wished I had a poncho like everybody else - I had a waterproof jacket but my trousers were soaked. The fire was still burning though so I went to dry myself off, and the sight of steam rising from my nether regions was a glory to behold.
We explored a bit more and then headed to the Other Stage to see Maximo Park. Me and Nick then went to the Dance Village to catch Hybrid and a little bit of Mr Scruff.
Then me and Rachel headed to Lost Vagueness, as we'd heard that Madness and Fatboy Slim were doing a semi-secret performance in The Ballroom. It was already full and there was over an hour to go before they came on, but there was a screen outside. We went inside a tent that had old cinema seats inside it and watched a very bizarre performance by three women in nurses' uniforms. I didn't really understand what was going on - it involved a recording of David Attenborough and an illuminated womb - but it was nice to have a sit down.
As we left we discovered that Madness had started their performance early. There was a huge crowd both inside the tent and outside, watching the screen. Unfortunately we couldn't hear anything outside - despite our chants of "turn it up!". It seemed fairly pointless hanging around, as there was no way we could ever get inside, so we headed back to our tent.
Nick built a fire and I fell asleep in front of it.
Sunday 24th June
I headed up to Worthy Farm with Rachel to see if her wallet had been handed in (it hadn't), and on the way we caught a bit of the Marley brothers on the Pyramid stage, who were busily making their way through their father's back catalogue. Then we headed to the Dance Village to catch ex-Orbital member Phil Hartnoll's new venture, Long Range. I've seen them perform a couple of times before, and they weren't much different this time apart from a lack of live vocalists (except for my least favourite track Your Face).
We went back to the tent to get some more alcohol, and then went to get some food. We missed the first bit of Shirley Bassey on the Pyramid stage, which was unfortunately the only bit to include songs I'd ever heard of. It seemed strange for her not to at least finish on one of the Bond themes, but then she was a strange choice for a strange festival, so I guess I shouldn't have been surprised.
Me and Nick wandered around the Cabaret and Circus areas for a bit and caught some of Mitch Benn. Then we went back to the Pyramid stage to rejoin the others for the Kaiser Chiefs, stopping off for a tasty falafel on the way.
Kirsty was precariously perched on top of a bin:
Me, Nick, Alan and Chris stayed at the Pyramid stage for The Who, though Alan's enjoyment was somewhat reduced as he had stumbled at a urinal and was covered in "piss mud":
The Who finished, but the festival wasn't over. We went to Trash City where we took a look at the freak show and then went to the 1970s New York gay bar, where entry cost £1 which got you a fake moustache. After three days of Glastonbury I'd lost my ability to find anything particularly strange any more.
I went off to find Rachel, who was playing African drums in a tent in the Cabaret field. Obviously. I joined in for a while and then managed to drag her away, for she could quite happily have stayed there all night. We rejoined the others and we then tried to find some entertainment. It was absolutely pouring with rain and we were all incredibly tired. We decided we'd had enough, and began the slow walk through miles of mud back to our tents.
We sat and had a hot dog in the crappy burger tent near where were camped. It was 4am and it was still pouring with rain. Nick's face sums up the mood at this point:
Monday 25th June
Me and Rachel were the last to leave, as everybody else was booked on coaches. We had been warned that there would be long queues to get out of the site, so we decided not to leave until quite late. This meant we had the entire day to fill up the car.
We were rather hung over and all around us was a scene of devastation, with countless discarded tents and huge amounts of rubbish:
We made two trips to the car to load up our stuff. It took us all afternoon - it was very slow going with all the mud, and our rucksacks were heavy with all the mud attached to the clothing inside. In the car parks, traffic wasn't moving very much. Cars were having to get through some big puddles and plenty of vehicles were getting stuck in mud. We decided that we definitely didn't want to leave the car park on that small track on which we'd driven in on Wednesday.
We were finally ready to leave the car park at 6pm. I started the car and we moved four yards in an attempt to join the queue to one of the exits. The queue was going nowhere. Half an hour later, it still hadn't moved, but we saw behind us another queue which was slowly but steadily moving. It was that track that we had decided we definitely didn't want to go down. But we decided to give it a try - if other cars were making it, surely ours could too.
So I started the car again and we went to move to the other queue. But we were stuck. I got out to push and Rachel sat in the driver's seat. We were helped along by a couple of other guys, and managed to make it to the queue. It took us another hour to finally leave the festival site, and it was pretty tough going - not least when we had to be pushed by a tractor through some particularly thick mud. It was an appropriately surreal and muddy ending to a surreal and muddy festival.
It was a long drive back, and me and Rachel swapped several times as we were both very tired. Every service station on the way back to London was full of Glastonbury traffic - muddy cars and muddy people. We finally arrived home at about 1am, and I was so happy to get the bath I'd been dreaming about for days.
I was pretty sure, as I lay in my bath, that I didn't want to go to Glastonbury again. At least, not for a very long time. You have to give up so much when you slum it in a field for the best part of a week that you have to wonder whether it's worth the hassle. I was pretty sure that it was worth the hassle, but maybe only once in a lifetime. It's definitely a worthwhile experience - pure escapism from the real world - but it's just such a huge amount of effort.
I've been back for two weeks now, and I've still got quite a few things to clean the mud from. But in my mind the ordeal of Monday and the irritation I felt at the constant rain has faded a bit, and I'm able to focus more on what a fantastic time I had despite all the hardships. And I find I'm missing it slightly. I probably will return, maybe not next year but quite possibly in 2009.
After all, the weather couldn't possibly get any worse - could it?


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It was a lively opening to the current juried show at NHIA's Sharon Arts Center in Peterborough, NH, Friday, February 1, 2019. Several WCA/NH members' works were on display. The exhibition was juried by Rachelle Beaudoin. There is always a great turnout for this annual community show with artists, families and art lovers in attendance. The show will be open through February 24, 2019. There is free admission and free parking nearby.
About the Guest Blogger: Daryl D. Johnson is an oil painter maintaining a studio in Amherst, NH. She has been a member of the WCA/NH for two years and looks forward to blogging about art sightings in the region.


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The United Kingdom is too vast to cover it all in one trip but you can totally prioritize your trip according to what you want out of it. This list is for the camping addicts. Here are five wild UK camping expeditions that will stay with you for years.
1] Kielder Forest Park
At the border of England and Scotland, you will find this 590 square miles of dense forest where you can start your UK camping expeditions goals. No, you obviously cannot go jaywalking everywhere in that huge area. It is the largest and darkest forest park in Europe.
You have 17 spots approved by the forest commission for camping. Pick one and put your tents up but let your adventurous soul accompany the leash of wisdom to keep you from straying into the denser parts. You will get to witness wildlife up close during the day, and clear starry skies during the nights. You will get running water but that is about it. Live the natural way on this camping trip.
2] Scoraig Peninsula
You cannot drive to the Scoraig village in Scotland. You need to walk for about 5 miles from Badrallach. There are many camping grounds here. Take your UK camping expeditions to Beinn Ghobhlach, or Dearg Mhor, or Little Loch Broom. You will see golden eagles and other wild but mostly harmless animals like wild goats. You can step up the game with hiking, fishing, and climbing around the loch.
3] The Dartmoor National Park
This England moorland serves as a perfect UK camping expeditions site. The landscape is varied with river banks, granite paths, and vast stretches of moorlands. As far as the fauna is concerned, you will meet harmless animals like deer, birds, and whether you like it or not, some lizards.
4] Isle of Lewis & Harris
This is the largest Hebridean Island is situated a little off the path from the mainland. You can easily get there by ferry. There is no difficult trekking to do. But when you reach this UK camping expeditions site, you will find yourself closer to nature. The beaches are mostly white and the water is clear blue.
The landscape is of the mixed type. There are dunes sheltering you from the heat on the west coast. There are rocky hills around. You will be close to some villages so you are not completely abandoned but you'll feel closer to the wild lifestyle at the same time. You can go for ridge climbing and eagle watching expeditions on this camping tour.
5] Crinkle Crags
Camp anywhere above the level of the highest fell wall, that is above 440m and you are safe. You have over 400m of the stretch to camp in. You are at an optimum distance from Eskdale to have your quiet time but also easily get there if you want to. You get to climb the Scafell Pike from this location.
Enjoy you UK camping expeditions in these wild sites but stay safe.


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