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'Everyone's right to life shall be protected by law. No one shall be deprived of his life intentionally save in the execution of sentence following his conviction of a crime for which this penalty is provided by law. Deprivation of life shall not be regarded as inflicted in infringement of this Article when it results from the uses of force which is no more than absolutely necessary: (a) in defence of any person from unlawful violence; (b) in order to effect lawful arrest to prevent the escape of a person lawfully detained; (c) in action lawfully taken for the purpose of quelling riot or insurrection.'
1. Introduction
In the Parisian subway, a passenger quickly passes through the terminal of the subway without showing a ticket. The terminal indicates by a sound and a visual sign that the passage is allowed and the door is automatically unbolted. The passenger passes his bag at a distance of a few centimetres above the terminal, containing a Navigo chart integrating an RFID chip. The personal information is transmitted to the data processing unit in real-time and analyzed. The passage of the person is thus traced.
When passing through US customs, the traveller shows his passport to the American official who passes it on to a reader. Thus, it immediately obtains all information of the passenger. On the chip all information found on the old passport is recorded and by this technique police controls are more easily facilitated and false passports detected.
In Rotterdam or Barcelona, VIP visitors of Baja Beach Clubs are identified by a subcutaneous chip developed by the company Applied Digital Solutions (ADS). This chip is also used as a credit card without contact. ADS developed the VeriChip, a subcutaneous chip the size of a grain of rice, allowing applications of security access to buildings, such as for the identification of patients in hospitals or security against abduction in South America.
With these examples, we see de facto that the RFID technology applied to humans or objects immediately generates many questions about the right to a private life because of its somewhat suspect nature, in particular, when recording personal data. Doubts about the justification of the collection of data or on the storage of data and on the protection against access by third parties are revealed. If these fears prove to be relevant, it will be necessary for us either to espouse refusal of the technology in the name of respect for freedom, or, in the name of a defence of inescapable progress, to find the form of political society where the definition of freedom would not inevitably include a right to anonymity. It will thus be necessary for us to see, on the basis of the fear of the individuals towards technology, if one can plan to reconcile freedom and technology, in a society where humans see guaranteed freedom and where the use of constantly evolving technology does not dehumanize. Hobbes proposed that fear is caused by the threat of violence and thus the state is created with the role of protecting individuals. But he points out to us another passion associated with this fear which is the ceaseless desire to enjoy life and secure more pleasure, and the role of the state must also therefore be to protect and guarantee peace.
The fear of individuals of this type of technology, but also the desire to have it, are expressed openly and thus the question that should be posited with regard to politics is: does RFID go against a political society where the individuals are free or does RFID better contribute to the maintenance of political society?
2. RFID Technology and instinctive fears
In defence of their freedom, individuals are afraid of being constantly supervised, card-indexed or tracked without their consent. The ultimate fear is that of the shrouded arrival of a society where there would be no more freedom, in other words, the imposition of a totalitarian state. One could certainly interpret the fear of RFID technology and this concern with regard to losing freedom as simple paranoia, but it should not be forgotten that this fear also has historical precedent. The totalitarian societies of the 20th century did not hesitate to categorize individuals according to their race, religious affiliation, politics etc. and then to exterminate some of them, according to the profiles thus drawn up. In the concentration camps, as it was the case in Auschwitz, numbers were tattooed on the skins of prisoners, contributing to the process of dehumanization. One can understand that the loss of freedom represents a fear for the 21st century. In this direction, the pure and simple refusal of RFID technology could be an obvious and radical solution to preserving freedom. The technological advancement would increase the danger, and the capacity to harm, of a totalitarian society. Therefore, the question should be asked: does the application of this technology carry in it the germ of the advent of a totalitarian society?
On the basis of the postulate that we live in a liberal society, where the freedom of each individual is preserved and does not harm that of others, we can suppose that the fear of citizens to losing their freedom because of a technological advance would be related to the disappearance of a political society which is only capable of guaranteeing this freedom. It is necessary for us to determine whether or not RFID is compatible with a certain idea of liberalism, but in addition, it is necessary to keep in mind that liberalism can also mean the freedom of business or 'free trade'.
The second human passion exposed by Hobbes is fear. From it arises the request for safety, since humans have the desire to preserve themselves. It is thus fear, a motive of human action, which leads to the centralised capacity of the state in Hobbes' design. Fear thus generates mistrust. In this design, RFID allows for data collection to be in the hands of the state, meaning access to the data collected by the society is possible when important issues are called upon. The state does not itself need to collect this data since industry takes care of this in part, but it can of course decide to impose identity RFID cards upon citizens, in which case it would have the techniques to control at any moment each citizen individually. The modern individual expects the state to protect, which gives to the state the obligation to do everything to anticipate the worst. However, RFID facilitates forecasts by providing considerable amounts of reliable information, fast. The fear of terrorism constitutes a sufficient motive to encourage the state to use the data given by RFID technology to operate a better monitoring system, as any individual potentially represents a threat to others. Of course that raises the question of the respect due to private life, but this requirement is not at the heart of Hobbes' design of the state.
RFID technology makes possible, in theory, the identification of all things in the world but at the same time it causes in many people the fear of permanent monitoring. The critical approaches as to the employment of RFID technology relate mainly to this threat to the private life. Action groups, such as CASPIAN, led by Katherine Albrecht, categorize RFID chips as being 'spy chips'.
But a contrario, RFID can release a human being from daily constraints and thus enable him to fulfil his desires more easily. Today, patients voluntarily agree to have a chip placed in the arm so that there is no error of attribution on their medical file. Tomorrow, we will certainly agree to be chipped because that will give us privilege, of rights or accessibilities, thus RFID technology is ambivalent, tearing the individual between the desire to facilitate existence and the fear of a loss of freedom, in particular in the private sphere.
3. RFID Technology and interconnection of all things in the world
It is necessary to widen the narrow field of RFID, to position it in the scope of broader development, that of the 'Internet of things'. After a report by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union, 2005) the Internet of things represents a technological revolution which gathers developments in various fields, such as the techniques of communication without contact. From now on the question of the things will relate to those which think, which communicate between each other and react with their medium. 'Indeed, with the benefit of integrated information processing, industrial products and everyday objects will take on smart characteristics and capabilities. (...) eventually, even particles as small as dust might be tagged and networked. Such developments will turn the merely static objects of today into newly dynamic things, embedding intelligence in our environment and stimulating the creation of innovative products and entirely new services.' This revolution is not science fiction. This development is considered inevitable. RFID then plays a part in broader developments, potentially with the wireless connectivity of the things, allowing communication and interaction. The various applications of RFID contribute with other developments, such as mobile telephony, Bluetooth and GPS (Global Positioning System) with the interconnection of all the things in the world. Such technologies will contribute to the realization of futuristic visions, such as the automated house which allows the connection of the house with the outside world without direct contact.
Kenneth F. Fishkin and Jay Lundell outlined the possibilities of a system of observation and warning for the elderly. In their project they imagine the following situation. A man, Chester, is 90 years old and lives alone in a house. His daughter, Molly, lives a few kilometres away. The researchers propose to equip all the objects in the house with RFID markers. Chester himself carries a reader in his clothing. Thus it is possible to rebuild his entire timetable and by processing the data also recover Chester's entire manner of living. The revolution in the interconnection of all the things in the world is not a unilateral development, but a term which gathers multifarious developments. Thus, the Internet of things will have a broad impact on many processes of life that characterize our daily existence and potentially influencing our behaviour.
But is the passage of information using RFID technology protected? Is the coding of the information transmitted by the chip placing it in the private life of people? The first disadvantage concerning subcutaneous chips is that they are not protected. If the computer age has taught us one thing it is that systems and the data are always less protected than is said and although the chips, such as VeriChip, are marketed for access control, they lack protection. In a recent publication in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA), Ari Juels showed that VeriChip has no more protection than a code bar and that it was very simple to build an object able to scan a VeriChip (Juels, 2006). The vulnerability of RFID chips does not protect us from those who would deploy them as sedentary tools and the data which will compose this type of chip will never be completely protected or confidential. That means that there are certain applications which these technologies will never be able to carry out. It should be understood that the asset of these technologies, and in particular of this one, is not to make the world a safer place. The goal, if there is one, is to simplify the use of it, to return the world to a more malleable and less formalized place. The issue is not to make safe, control, sign and certify, but to create a new place for the abstract one which already composes our relations with the world, the objects and others. The risk, and there is one, is that more and more applications have only one access key, too fragile to be worthy of confidence.
4. RFID Technology in relation to man
The technology brought upheaval to our world and invaded all fields. The general tendency is then to declare oneself for or against the technology. The technology plays a great part in the constitution of our lives. The relations between the human and the technology are not neutral since they enable us to increase the standard of living when comfort has become unceasingly important. But humans fear losing control, to be worked and controlled by the technology. The seizure of humans by the technology is understood, like hybridization or progressive fusion of human and technology. Hybridization takes the form of a progressive delegation of the body's functions, like intellectual functions and the determination of human behaviour. RFID technology thus tends to influence us in multiple ways. Generally this influence functions while intervening in the relations which we constitute with others and by which our lives are structured. Engagement in the ethics of the technology gives the required authority to conclude hybridization. It is by the imposition of the laws that developments described as intolerable by the majority of people could be born. But a whole field of hybridization escapes legislation. By hybridization with technology, the human integrates new forms of use of the technology and brings about novel modes of life. In addition, these practices create new forms of existence. It is not a question of freedom or autonomy against the technology, but of an attitude toward practices which do not want to only undergo a shaping by the techniques, but aims at establishing an autonomy which consists in shaping of oneself. It is not a question either of a categorical denunciation of RFID, on the basis of universal principles of autonomy which would prevent conscious engagement in relations of constraints. It is about an attitude of recognition and acceptance of RFID technology. Such is the message of the ethics of constituting oneself through the use of the technology.
Let us take the Navigo system in the Parisian subway as an example. It is clear that the Navigo system imposes behaviours on the users. All the technical devices in the subway, such as the terminals, direct the behaviour of people. This development is not understood as an imposition, but rather as a progressive engagement in structured procedures. The introduction of the Navigo system increased the sale of yearly subscriptions, which indicates that people gradually wish to benefit from the Navigo master key and accept integration with the system.
5. RFID technology and human desire
Accordingly, RFID allows the human passions expressed in the state of nature to be appeased. If RFID allows the collection of information on the purchases of individuals, this can potentially be made known to companies. With information on the type of goods individuals want to enjoy, when, at what frequency etc., companies can then do everything to ensure the individual has all he wants, even before he formulates his desire, since RFID allows for envisaging desires to come. It can also better stimulate this desire by 'profiling' the customer in order to create publicities which cause him to desire buying and to consume more intensely. RFID is a tool which returns the work of modern companies even faster, more precisely and more completely: human desire being insatiable by definition, the companies continue to produce their products and produce them as long as this desire is maintained. The information furnished by RFID should allow for even more important marketing, made more reliable as it is supported on precise, real data. Since the state is what allows the development of economic activity, from this point of view the state could not be opposed to the use of RFID, in that it contributes to the search of pleasure.
What about those who do not wish to consume, or do not consume according to the discounted forecasts, or who refuse to allow their private information to be gathered on a database? They will not be able to benefit from the advantages granted to the remainder of the consumers. Under the increased pressure of publicities, presented as more individual and instrumentalized, is there a real risk that social links transform under this impulse into a 'common bond' which would be that of the same desire formatted by industry? But the use of the data collected in any time and any place by RFID could well lead to a gradual standardization of the desire, i.e. part of passions. From this point of view, could RFID represent the efficient cause of a turning in the design of the social link? The individuals 'would thus be linked' by a social link rather than understood 'to wish for the same type of things'. This social link born of a common, or rather similar, desire would be then a 'fossilized' bond because it is registered in foreseeable diagrams. De facto, all those who refuse to see their data collected or do not consume in a foreseeable way, would then be excluded from this social link.
6. Discussion
RFID allows tracking and identifying things equipped with an RFID marker. This technology allows for the dream of tracing all the things and people in the world, but represents at the same time a fear of total monitoring. RFID poses problems with the private life. This time it is not the publication of images and facts on the personal life, but the collection and recording of the data for reasons of statistics and management. With the RFID technology, a new concept of private life appears. The daily use of the products equipped with RFID functions often returns a benefit of the specific services in exchange for the collection of information on the user. The arbitration of the state is then essential to control the exchanges of information emitted by the RFID by the constitution of the laws on the protection of information. One thus needs new distinctions between acceptable and unacceptable forms of tracing. The state has two complementary roles to play: to facilitate trade by the contribution of the RFID technique and to guarantee the safety of the information exchanges. Indeed, the use of RFID techniques in daily life involves a fear of insecurity insofar as the actions of people can be known in real-time (purchases, displacements, communications…). The private sphere then becomes permanently public. With RFID, humans lose the control of their own data and lifestyle choices. It involves itself in a process of hybridization with RFID techniques, implying an increase in its capacity on nature, but also dependence on the technique. The human being becomes a virtual being, a being of information to be collected in one way for thousands of companies. The exchanged information is instrumentalized and the desires of the individuals are standardized. The RFID technique creates a tension between the human need for safety and the need for freedom. But, the individual must determine what is more essential for him: fear of death, willingness to conserve life or fear of domination and the desire to be free. The ethical approach must be concerned here with the subjectification of people through the use of the technology.


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IATA wants one billion passengers to fly on biofuels by 2025
In Switzerland, the International Air transport Association (IATA) set out an aim for one billion passengers to fly on flights powered by a mix of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025. This aspiration was identified on the tenth anniversary of the first flight to blend sustainable aviation fuel and ordinary jet fuel.
The push to increase uptake of SAF is being driven by the airline industry's commitment to achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2020 and to cut net carbon emissions by 50% compared to 2005. A number of airlines, including Cathay Pacific, FedEx Express, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Qantas, and United, have made significant investments by forward-purchasing 1.5 billion gallons of SAF. Airports in Oslo, Stockholm, Brisbane and Los Angeles are already mixing SAF with the general fuel supply.
On the present uptake trajectory, it is anticipated that half a billion passengers will have flown on a SAF-blend powered flight by 2025. But if governments, through effective policy, help the sustainable fuel industry to scale-up its production, it is possible that one billion passengers could experience a SAF flight by 2025. The steps needed to deliver this include:
Allowing SAF to compete with automotive biofuels through equivalent or magnified incentives
Loan guarantees and capital grants for production facilities
Supporting SAF demonstration plants and supply chain research and development
Harmonized transport and energy policies, coordinated with the involvement of agriculture and military departments.
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These beautiful Sterling Silver Oak Leaf earrings feature a lovely nature-inspired design perfect for Autumn! This lovely Sterling Silver Woodland Leaf Drop Earrings feature a lovely nature-inspired design in that is perfect for Autumn! We are happy to create these beautiful earrings for you in a variety of stone choices, and finish options.
These Sterling SIlver earrings measure 22 mm (.825 inches) wide at the widest point and 45 mm (1.75 inches) long. The stylized oak leaf design is detailed in all four directions of the pendant. These lovely earrings are finished with 20 gauge sterling silver ear wires.
The earrings shown in this picture feature a lovely amber cabochons, but we are happy to offer many other options as well!


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Serves: 4
Prep & Cooking time: 60 minutes
Notes: This recipe contains: Vitamin A, B-Vitamins, Vitamin C & K, protein, fibre, calcium, potassium, iron and is low in fats!
We think its safe to say that most people still have soup or stew on tonight's menu! …Being that it's cold, damp and for the selected few, are battling snow drifts!
This recipe is great! It's versatile, simple to execute, packed full of flavour and Vitamin C (approx. 257% of your RDA be specific)… and if you add enough chilli you'll be warm in no time! 😀
Nutritional Info:
Traffic light alert! The fat and saturated fat get a green light while the salt receives an orange one. Remember, orange ratings still make it an OK choice, but green ones are always better! To achieve this, reduce the quantity of the stock and soya sauce to lower the salt content. Flavour it by adding with more fresh ginger, fresh chillies or any other spices that you desire.
Open and drain the tofu. Place it between two heavy chopping boards for approximately 20-30 minutes to remove any excess water.
Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a baking tray with a silicone mat or parchment paper; lightly spray it some low-fat cooking oil.
In the meantime, prepare the vegetables. Wash and slice the mushrooms. Wash, remove the stem, de-seed and chop the bell pepper into small slices. Wash, peel, trim the ends and chop the carrot into 'match-stick' pieces. Wash, peel and slice the ginger. Peel and chop the white onion into thin slices. Wash, trim the ends and diagonally slice the spring onion. Peel and chop the garlic. Wash the mange tout.
Meanwhile, drain and chop the tofu into small cubes. Place it onto the baking tray. Lightly spray it with some low-fat cooking oil. Place the tray into the oven. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove. Allow to cool slightly.
In the meantime, place a large, non-stick saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add the stock, water and the frozen cabbage and sweetcorn. Cover with a lid. Bring to the boil.
Meanwhile, prepare the rice noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain.
Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, carrot, ginger, the white and spring onion, garlic and chilli flakes. Stir together. Bring back to the boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the mange tout and soya sauce. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until tender.
Remove from the heat.
Add the noodles and seeds. Stir through.
Add the tofu. Stir together. Taste and season the soup as necessary.
Ladle into soups bowls and serve.
Refrigerate any leftovers in a resealable container; consume within 3-5 days. Alternatively freeze in one or more containers; defrost and consume within 1-2 months.
If preferred…
- Use seasonal vegetables; fresh or frozen!
- Try using: shredded kale, sliced spinach leaves or some Pak or Bok Choi instead of frozen white cabbage.
- Use some spaghetti (broken into halves), fusilli or soba noodles instead of rice sticks.
- Try some cooked/cubed temph or soya beans instead of tofu.
- Try a little brown rice miso paste instead of soya sauce… or use less soya sauce and 'spice it up' with fresh chillies instead; the addition of some star anise might also work nicely too!


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Dappled things – by Gerard Manley Hopkins
GLORY be to God for dappled things—
For skies of couple-colour as a brinded cow;
For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim;
Fresh-firecoal chestnut-falls; finches' wings;
Landscape plotted and pieced—fold, fallow, and plough;
And áll trádes, their gear and tackle and trim.
All things counter, original, spare, strange;
Whatever is fickle, freckled (who knows how?)
With swift, slow; sweet, sour; adazzle, dim;
He fathers-forth whose beauty is past change:
Praise him.
This poem was written in 1877, but not published until 1918, when it was included as part of the collection Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins.
Sometimes we enslave our idea of beauty to that which society says or what our senses like. There is an unseen classical beauty in two-toned images. Observe how photographers adore black and white images!
Every thing does not need to have a lush, sensual quailty. Starkness, brevity, simplicity, composition, balance are higher qualities than a mish-mash of over-rich hues!
Gerard Manley Hopkins was a priest and an exquisite poet. In the appealing contrast of dappled things he found evidence of divine benevolence! Indeed of God's grandeur – a phrase which he used as the title of another of his poems.
But all poets are UP TO SOMETHING!
In Hopkin's case ( as Wikipedia puts it) –
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This ending is gently ironic and beautifully surprising: the entire poem has been about variety, and then God's attribute of immutability is praised in contrast.
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3 December 2009 at 11:05 am
Wonderful poem and some lovely pics! Thanks for sharing…
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its a natural wonders, inspiring ….


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Kids Doing Rad Stuff: Kanoa and Kalani
How old are you?
Kanoa: I'm 10 years old
Kalani: I'm 7 years old.
Where are you from?
Kanoa & Kalani: We are from a city call Gangneung, in South Korea.
Tell us a little bit about your family …
Kanoa & Kalani: Our dad grew up in Vancouver, Canada and came to South Korea in 2001. He loves to surf, play basketball and SUP and hang-out with us all the time. He is also the first person to introduce Stand-up paddling to Korea. Our mom is an elementary school teacher. She loves to surf and go to the beach. She was also a gymnast on the South Korean National team.
What are your favourite subjects at school?
Kanoa: My favourite school subject is P.E.
Kalani: My favourite school subject is Art.
Do you have a favourite animal?
Kanoa: My favourite animal is our pet dog, CoCo. But I also like Cheetahs and owls.
Kalani: My favourite animals are cheetahs and white tigers.
If you could talk to animals, what is something you would tell them?
Kanoa: I would tell them to not to eat plastic and stay away from humans.
Kalani: I'd tell them not to fight.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Kanoa: I would like to fly and have control over machines and people's mind.
Kalani: I would like run fast like the Flash.
What are some of your favourite activities to do?
Kanoa: I love to play soccer, skateboard, ride my bike, run, and stand-up paddle surf.
Kalani: I love to go inline skating, ride my bike, and go stand-up paddling with my dad.
What do you like to do for fun?
Kanoa: I love to play outside with my friends and catch bugs with my dad.
Kalani: I love to play UNO with my dad, mom and brother.
Who inspires you?
Kanoa: John John Florence, Usain Bolt, Lionel Messi, and Tony Hawk inspire me.
Kalani: I want to be like my dad's friend Jae-Ho because he can SUP surf well.
How often do you get to go surfing or paddling?
Kanoa & Kalani: We can only go surfing and paddling when the weather is warmer. So that means in the late Spring, Summer and early Fall. We usually, we go to the beach at least twice a week to play, surf or SUP during the summer months or when there are waves.
What is your favourite thing about the ocean?
Kanoa & Kalani: We love the waves! We love to surf, SUP, bodyboard and play at the beach with our dad.
Tell us a little bit more about your beach clean ups…
Kanoa & Kalani: Beach Clean ups are fun! We usually pick up at least three pieces of trash each time we go to the beach. But when we also do community beach clean-ups that my dad helps to organize, we will spend about 3 hours picking up garbage off the beach and surrounding areas.
Who do you usually clean the beach with?
Kanoa & Kalani: We also clean the beach with our dad. Sometimes we will pick-up trash with the local expats in our community.
What do you do to tell other people about plastic pollution?
Kanoa & Kalani: We tell them not to use plastic and to avoid/refuse to buy plastic bottles and other single-use plastic items.
If you could change anything in the world, what would you change?
Kanoa & Kalani: We would replace all unnecessary single-use plastic items into re-usable items.


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Vancouver, BC | To mark the Kitsilano eatery's fourth anniversary, Executive Chef Michael Robbins & Head Chef Erin Searle, have prepared a seven-course 4 Year Anniversary tasting menu that reflects where the menu started and give a snapshot delicious new dishes forthcoming.
The AnnaLena Team is also elated to announce their creative wine program has been recognized at the Vancouver International Wine Festival with the coveted Platinum award. We will be sure to have a few extra fun bottles open on Wednesday to help celebrate our last four years and our Wine Fest win!! If you are unable to make it for dinner be sure to come down after for a splash!
The seven-course anniversary menu will be only available this coming Wednesday, March 13th for $84 per person (wine pairing: $54). Reservations are now available online.
4th ANNIVERSARY DINNER MENU
baked potato chip, crème fraiche, caviar
gem lettuce, buttermilk green goddess, tempura anchovy
smoked albacore, coconut, lime, cabbage
poached lobster, lemongrass bisque, pea shoots, torn bread
farro verde, 63 degree egg, leeks, peas, lardo relish
harissa glazed pork cheek, eggplant, parmesan, fried artichoke
Panna Cotta
sesame, banana bread, caramelized banana ice cream
Petit Fours
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Be on the lookout for our new packaging of Sip of Sunshine and Super Session IPA Series! It is the same great beer you have come to love, with a refreshed, updated design to match the exceptional quality of the liquids in the can and to align with the beautiful labels and branding of our Waitsfield, VT beers.
During a blind tasting Craft Beer and Brewing named both Double Sunshine Ruby Red Grapefruit and Triple Sunshine as the highest rated in their perspective categories; IPA with Fruit and Imperial American IPA.
We've got a great selection of beers coming out this month. Plan your trip to Waitsfield, VT so you don't miss out!
Above the Clouds made its debut when we first opened our brewery, taproom and retail store in Waitsfield and we're excited to announce its comeback! Our golden ale features notes of lemon citrus, is crisp and clean with a well balanced bitterness, and a light bodied mouth feel. It's a refreshing, thirst quenching beverage we highly recommend that you give a try and take on your next adventure!
Bit O' Balsam IPA – Sean Lawson and the Vermont Center for Ecostudies joined forces at our original brewery in Warren, VT to collaborate on the Bit O' Balsam IPA. This American IPA features wild crafted Balsam Fir tips harvested high in the Green Mountains, home to the Bicknell's Thrush. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Vermont Center for Ecostudies and their efforts to conserve this vulnerable species.
This special brew will be released on Monday, August 5th! We will have 22oz. bottles available for purchase at our retail store and fresh draft at our taproom. Enjoy a fresh pour while listening to music from Chad Hollister from 5-7pm.
Mark your calendars for the release of The Space In Between with Blood Orange on Friday, August 9th! This limited-time brew features blood orange puree and rind, bringing a tropical juiciness to our slightly tart and hazy undefined ale. Dry hopped with Nelson Sauvin and Galaxy.
Join us every Thursday for our Cornhole Tournaments! Sign ups are free and begin at 4:30pm, bags fly at 5pm. Bring your friends and show off your skills! August we will be hosting the tournaments on 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, and 8/29. If you are interested in purchasing one of our Sip of Sunshine cornhole boards contact us at our location in Waitsfield; 802-496-HOPS!
Monday Night Music Series 5-7pm
August 5th: Chad Hollister
August 12th: Barbacoa
Specialty cask: Above the Clouds infused with tangerine
August 19th: John Emil
August 26th: Mad Mountain Scramblers
Lawson's Finest has chosen to pay our staff generous living wages and benefits. There is no tip obligation in the taproom. However, if guests choose to leave a donation, 100% will be donated to local charitable endeavors.
August 1st – 15th our taproom donations will be given to the Vermont Farm Immersion Program based at Hartshorn Farm in Waitsfield, VT. Their mission is to inspire, guide and educate the next generation of farmers and food business entrepreneurs, as well as empower individuals to grow food sustainably. Each of the one-of-a-kind, hands on, residential and experiential programs intensively explores all aspects of growing certified organic vegetables, fruits, and medicinal herbs as well as year round, climate protected, sustainable hydroponic (grown in water) greens, farm animal care, beekeeping, operating a farm stand and maple sugar house, agritourism events, pick your own, wholesale produce accounts, CSA's, creating farm camps for kids, food & farm tours, and an introduction to a large variety of local food businesses. Funding would be used to help create a scholarship fund so that the cost of the program will not be a deterrent for those that really want to participate, as well as funds to finish a space that will be used as a dorm.
August 16th – 31st our taproom donations will be given to the Mad River Valley Libraries.
The Friends of the Joslin Memorial Library (Waitsfield) donation will support programs on a variety of issues for both adults and children that are free for everyone in the community to attend.
The Friends of the Warren Library support all of the children's programming – from the very popular Friday afterschool program for elementary students to the summer learning activities. With the funds collected through the Lawson's Finest charitable giving program, they will be purchasing laptops to use for kids coding classes.
The Friends of the Moretown Library strives to be a hub for the community by providing robust programming, services and a diverse collection of materials. Currently, they are working to update the library's technology capabilities with the addition of a projector to use for movies and upcoming programs.
Check out our online shop or retail store in Waitsfield, VT for new Lawson's Finest merchandise! We've recently added some new items.
Sip of Sunshine Cooler
Sip of Sunshine Visor
Sip of Sunshine Can Cooler
Women's Sunshine Tank Top
Sip of Sunshine Pin
Women's Lawson's Finest Tank Top
Sahm Pilsner Glass
Are you passionate about the craft beer industry? We have two job openings!
Marketing Director
Regional Sales Representative – CT/NY
The Mad River Valley is a very special place to visit and if you're looking to plan a trip, there is a unique place to stay! The three bedroom house at the original Lawson's Finest brewery is listed on Airbnb!
August 2nd and 3rd Lawson's Finest Liquids will be at the Bear North Festival! Spend the weekend on the slopes of Mt. Ellen at Sugarbush enjoying live music, delicious beer, art, and camping. You can find Scrag Mountain Pils, Super Session #8, Chinooker'd IPA, Above the Clouds, Sip of Sunshine, Double Sunshine, and Maple Nipple.
Saturday during the festival, join Natasha Bogar for a Paint and Pint session! Create your own acrylic on canvas of artwork inspired by Lawson's Finest Sip of Sunshine. You will begin with the background, painting the warm summer sky, green mountains and rivers of color. Next add in the swirling sun bursting with droplets. The brilliant palette of yellows, oranges, reds and greens will brighten your day and your home. The best part of art is in the process of creation. While sipping on some sunshine, mixing and blending paint you may lose track of time, leading you back to the present!
NENSA App Gap Challenge on August 3rd is a fun and exciting dual technique Rollerski Race. Competitors ski a pursuit format, starting with skate, and transitioning to classic mid course at the parking lot of Mad River Glen, before making the push to the top. Come and try to break the course record for $100 cash or challenge yourself to a spectacular ski up the eastern slope of the Green Mountains. We are looking forward to quenching the thirst of these competitors with our App Gap Saison!
Saturday, August 3rd is Long Trail Day! Join the Green Mountain Club's annual social fundraiser and hiking challenge! Individuals and groups will hike segments of the Long Trail to complete the entire 272-mile trail in one day, all while raising money for the Green Mountain Club to continue its work caring for the mountains and trails of Vermont. The fun continues by joining other hikers at Lawson's Finest Liquids to celebrate the completion of the hike from 4-7pm.
The first 272 people to register will receive a free pair of Darn Tough socks and all registrants will receive a free digital Long Trail Map. Rewards for fundraising include Long Trail Day merchandise and Skida and Osprey products!
Can't hike that day? You can be a virtual hiker by registering and fundraising online, with the same access to rewards as those hiking.
An epic weekend of mountain biking and brews at the Rooted Vermont: Return to Gravel August 3rd-4th will be a treat! In the spirit of "keep Vermont weird", Rooted Vermont will follow a mullet protocol: business in the front, party in the back. Two course lengths are offered of roughly 45 or 85 miles. The event will begin in Richmond, VT traveling south through the heart of the rugged Green Mountains towards Ripton. Featuring both silky smooth gravel and other sections titled Class 4 or Vermontpavé, there is challenging terrain for any ability of cyclist. The competitors can look forward to finishing the race with fine beverages and good times!
On Saturday August 10th, Dust off your dancing shoes and iron your poodle skirt for the Drive & Jive street dance and the antique & classic car parade! The parade kicks off at 3:30 pm and the party continues after with dancing in the street to music from WDEV. Keep the party going while you twist the night away with food from Mediterranean Mix and The Melted Cheesiere, ice cream from The Udder Guys, and a beer garden from The Blue Stone, sponsored by Lawson's Finest Liquids.
Come enjoy the beautiful scenery at Homestead Hops in South Starksboro as part of the the 5th Annual Vermont Open Farm Week on Thursday, August 15th. Take a walk through the trellised two acre hop yard and take in the sights and smells of these majestic plants. Learn about how they were once Vermont's largest agricultural crop. Lawson's Finest Liquids will be serving beer truly crafted with local ingredients. Come enjoy the delicious end result of our hard work for a unique yard to glass experience. Take a seat by the fire or wander up by the pond. Food will be available– TBD, stay tuned!
Lawson's Finest Brand Ambassador will be pouring liquid sunshine at the Brattleboro Food Co-op on August 15th from 3-5:3opm. Stop by for some samples and say hi!
Saturday, August 17th we will be providing the racers of 100 on 100 with some fine liquids to help them with their long race!
A van full of your closest friends, 100 miles of scenic Vermont running, and an endless supply of memories – this is NOT your average running event! The 100 on 100 Relay is a challenging relay experience where friends converge from across the country to complete 100 demanding miles together along Vermont's historic Route 100. Push beyond your limits, lean on your teammates, and complete something extraordinary.
Check it out and register for an exciting race!
Thursday, August 22nd our Brand Ambassador will be sharing liquid sunshine at Natural Provisions from 3-5:30pm.
Wednesday, August 28th we will be hosting a tasting at White River Co-op from 3:30-5:30pm.
Saturday, August 31st The Grift turns 20 and we are proud to be the sponsor of such an exciting celebration! Lawson's Finest is brewing a batch of Hopcelot IPA for a special G20 birthday present (in addition to a handful of additional brewery offerings)! Come party like it's 1999 at a huge outdoor celebration concert at Mad River Glen. This is an all ages show, so bring your family too. Kids under 12 get in free. 3pm Gates Open, 6pm Showtime. $20 General Admission, $60 VIP ticket. Rain or shine. Pick up will call tickets at the gate.
Join us at this years 25th Annual Mount Snow Brewers Festival August 31st – September 1st. Stay tuned for our beer list!
Join Lawson's Finest at our out-of-state events celebrating Sip of Sunshine!
You can Find Our Beer – Sip of Sunshine IPA , Super Session #8 and Super Session #7 (cans and draft) in Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey.
We are thrilled to be distributing in the Garden State! Sip of Sunshine and Super Session #8 has made it's way down there in draft and now you can find it in cans as well!
We look forward to seeing you at the taproom!


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I did some hand stitching on my Journey of a Quilter project. My goal is to finish the stitching on these blocks in 2011. I have been working on this quilt for 4 years and really wanted my last "design wall posting" of this year to be the finished blocks for this quilt. I'm sure I will make it!
The art quote on the right hand side of my blog today says:
"Regard it as just as desirable to build a chicken house as to build a cathedral"
Frank Lloyd Wright.
I think I am sewing a chicken house, but am delighted with it!
If you want some inspiration, hop over to the FNSI list and see what 160 other quilters around the world worked on last night, and then go to Quiltville to see how other mystery quilts are progressing.


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What most call "promotion" is really just another way of talking about the time, effort, and money spent acquiring fans. Aside from making great music, building an engaged fan base is probably the single most important thing you need to do as an independent musician. Only then will you have true financial independence and artistic freedom. You should change the way you think about promotion and you must invest in developing a fan base. -Mike McCready
In order to know how much you should spend to acquire a new fan (I'm talking about engaged fans, not the random Twitter follower or Facebook "liker"), you should have a rough idea how much an engaged fan is worth to you over the first year, and perhaps over the course of your career.
I realize that can sound unrealistic. But, while not exact, you can make some fairly easy assumptions; like what if 30% of your engaged fans buys each of your new songs or begins listening to them on heavy rotation on Spotify (or the other streaming services)? Then, what if 50% of your fans show up to at least one gig per year. What if 10% of them buy a T-shirt or some other merch item you sell? If you hone your assumptions to the point where they are somewhat accurate (is it really 30% or is it a bit more/less?), you should be able to predict with at least a little precision how much revenue you'll generate in a given year.
While you're doing that, you can also estimate your costs that are directly the result of having the fans (amount to make and buy the merchandise, cost of your CDs, cost of distribution to the digital platforms etc.). The amount of money you have left is your margin. As a general rule, as long as you can acquire each fan for less money than you earn on average from each fan, you're not paying too much. This may sound cold and unlike the warm and fuzzy relationships you actually build with your fans, but this is how you must think of it because it's your business. You must think about it kind of like you would think about any investment. But the awesome thing about this investment is you have a high degree of control over how it pays off. If you keep making good music, sell creative and quality merch and hold events which your fans can attend (and all sorts of other things), you can create a much more valuable business with fewer fans than another artist might despite having more fans.
Now, imagine you could go into a record label, a publishing company, or a group of independent investors and you were able to tell them how much it costs you to acquire each newly engaged fan and how much an engaged fan is worth.
Imagine being able to say to yourself,
"My band has 100 engaged fans.
"We net about $70 per year on average from each of our fans.
"So, right now, we have revenue of $7,000 per year.
"But, in order to pay ourselves, record the new music, buy some new equipment, and rent a touring van, we need to have $300,000 of revenue in a year."
If you do that math, you see that you need about 4,185 more engaged fans to generate that kind of money. What should you do? I do realize this is a simplified equation, but you get my point…
Music Xray's new service, Fan Match was built to help answer this question.
Let's say you invest $100 in a new Fan Match campaign. The song of your choice will be sent to 300 potential fans – people who have already told us they like your style and your genre. Then, once they've heard your music, we give them the opportunity to become a direct fan of yours at the click of a button. When that happens, you receive their email address and can get directly in contact with that fan. You can manage that relationship however you generally manage your engaged fan relationships.
Now, let's say that your music is compelling enough that 30% of those who hear it like it enough to become a direct fan. That means that for $100, you would acquire 30 engaged fans. In other words, each fan cost you $3.33 to acquire. That's a really good deal if each engaged fan is worth $70 to you over the course of a year, not to mention the value of an engaged fan over the course of your career.
Remember though, in our scenario, you need 4,185 additional fans to reach your revenue goal. At $3.33 each, acquiring 4,185 fans will cost you $13,936 via Fan Match.


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One in a million at 94
KUALA LUMPUR: "I love his sheepish smile and approachable nature. He is one of a kind and we will not have another like him. It's Allah's blessings that we have a dedicated leader like him," said Norzaini Zain, 57.
"Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is one in a million and I'm proud to be able to share the same birthday as him. We are nationalists at heart, and I truly believe that his goal of bringing harmony to the nation is something we should all be proud of."
"Having met him four years ago with the late academician, Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim to share a research I did on a Melaka/Malay hero right after the Melaka Sultanate era ended, I knew immediately that he is a genuine man with good ideals.
"Tun, I wish you and your family good health and best wishes. May God's blessings be upon you."
Norzaini's birthday greetings were one of the thousands of well wishes for the prime minister that have been pouring in since yesterday.
Malaysian actor and comedian Harith Iskander conveyed his greetings through the New Straits Times:
"Crafting a long and drawn out wish for you Tun Mahathir on your 94th birthday would almost be pointless. Because, being the person you are, you would probably say: 'Ok, cukup lah tu (okay, enough of that) ... it's time to get back to work, there's so much to do!'
"Upon saying that, I do wish you all the best and may Allah bestow even more blessings upon you and your family on this momentous day."
Dr Timothy William, the youngest recipient of the country's Merdeka Award, said Dr Mahathir is an inspiration to Malaysians from all walks of life.
"He is a leader who has earned the highest respect among Malaysians and the rest of the world. His love for our country is shown by all the sacrifices he has made.
"May God bless him on his birthday as much as he has been a blessing to all of us."
From across the causeway, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wished Dr Mahathir "a very happy 94th birthday".
"My best wishes to him on his birthday," Lee wrote on his Facebook posting.
The posting was accompanied with a photo of him and his wife Ho Ching together with Dr Mahathir and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali when the couple visited Singapore during last year's ASEAN Summit.
"We named an orchid, the Dendrobium Mahathir Siti Hasmah, in their honour," Lee captioned the photo.
Lee also wrote that he looked forward to welcoming Dr Mahathir and Dr Siti Hasmah at the republic's National Day Parade next month.
Dr Mahathir, who is married to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, first became Prime Minister in 1981 at the age of 56.
He was the country's fourth Prime Minister then.
Fifteen years later, after the 14th General Election, he became the oldest elected Prime Minister in the world.
Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye also conveyed his birthday wishes.
"I wish you good health and happiness, your leadership has been amazing and you are an icon to many Malaysians.
"We can only wish to accomplish what you have at your age; you have been serving the country for decades and are acclaimed locally and abroad.
"We can only strive to do as much as you have," he said.


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NICOSIA (ANA/A. Viketos) – The government's agreement with FYROM over the name issue will open the way to mutually beneficial transactions and keep third parties from undermining Greek interests, Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades said to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday.
According to Cyprus government spokesman Prodromos Prodromou Prodromou, when Tsipras informed Anastasiades of the deal by telephone Anastasiades said that the agreement will allow Greece to become an influential leader in the Balkan peninsula. Anastasiades added that despite the reservations expressed by parts of the political world and the Greek people, Greece's best interests should prevail.


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When you feel rejected, start accepting yourself, and then go out and accept someone.
—Sondra Ray
There was once a mother who felt rejected when her children grew up and needed to separate from her. She felt hurt when they pushed her away and no longer wanted all the love and caring that she wanted to give them. She thought, What's wrong with me?
Encouraged by her friends, she began to ask herself another question: What's right with me? The more answers she found to that question, the better she liked herself. The better she liked herself, the more she was able to see her children's need to separate from her as their own natural and healthy urge for independence, and not the result of her shortcomings.
Our good points may seem undesirable to others, but that's not our fault. Sometimes, too much of a good thing can be inappropriate, but that doesn't make it bad.
What's right with me today?
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Some Saturday Stuff!
I couldn't come up with something creative for this post. Just a few thoughts for my Saturday morning. How is everyone so far today? Molly slept until 9:30 this morning! I couldn't believe it!
First off: I just want to remind everyone that the Thirty-One Deal (Buy 35.00 worth of products get the Large Utility tote for 10.00) is happening until the end of June! This is the only month you will be able to purchase this pattern also! How adorable is this for the beach? I already got mine! Check out my page HERE!
We will be here in about 5 weeks, and I can't wait! Like, really just can't wait (and I usually am not looking forward to it as much as I am!) Maybe because Molly is older?
Tomorrow is Fathers Day! We have nothing too big going on. A few fun things for Daddy! What is everyone else doing?
Have a wonderful Saturday!


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Metabolic syndrome includes several factors such as waist size over 35 inches in women and over 40 inches in men, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and elevated fasting blood sugar.
Earlier research showed that low-fat, high-complex carbohydrate diets don't necessarily reduce blood fats, and some actually increase them. To address this, doctors in one study added omega-3s to a typical low-fat diet. In the study, 117 people with metabolic syndrome ate a low-fat, high-complex carbohydrate diet, plus took 1,240 mg of EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids) per day, or a sunflower oil placebo. Two other groups ate a high-saturated-fat diet or a high-monounsaturated-fat diet.
After 12 weeks, those on the high-saturated fat diet had not improved. Those on the low-fat diet with placebo had higher triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels, while those on the low-fat EPA/DHA diet had lower levels. Those on the high-monounsaturated fat diet also had lower blood fat levels.
Reference: The Journal of Nutrition; 2010, Vol. 140, No. 9, 1595-601
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Thank You to Tug-E-Nuff
Those great folks at Tug-E-Nuff have kindly donated us some of their brilliant bungee toys for the dogs in our care. It's not easy being a dog in kennels, it can get pretty boring at times waiting for your new family to come along and choose you, so any toys that are tough enough to take too much doggy love are perfect to keep our canines occupied. Thank you!


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Canada, November 5, 2014: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has been awarded a follow-on contract valued at approximately US$6.3 million by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to provide maintenance and enhancement of MDA's Persistent Change Monitoring (PCM) solution that supports NGA's Geoint Data Domain Warehouse.
The information provided by PCM allows for monitoring the effects of climate change; detecting urban sprawl, deforestation, wetlands loss; monitoring coastal expansion; identifying new facilities and construction; and prioritising geointelligence content maintenance by allowing for more efficient and effective targeted inventory management and planning.
Overlaying satellite images from multiple dates, MDA's software identifies changes in land-cover that persist regardless of seasonal changes or weather effects. Changes identified are typically caused by human activities. Knowing where these changes occur allows the analyst to focus only on the areas of change when updating global map databases. This allows map updating to be done more frequently in rapidly changing areas and less frequently elsewhere, significantly improving the customer's efficiency.
Source: MDA


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If the customer has finalised transactions on the statement date, then these will be included in the printed statement but will not be included on the screen (and print) output.
This behaviour matches the CSH text but is confusing to the user.
For more background see http://www.openvpms.org/forum/reportingdebtors-screenstatement-mismatch
Suggested fix: include finalised transactions on the statement date in the screen (and print) output so it matches the statement. (And adjust the CSH text).
Also - if possible include the statement date in the special archetype CUSTOMER_BALANCE so that the output from the Print button can include this on the printout.


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February 22 2016
UK producer Sigala is set to make it three hits in a row with the release of his new single 'Say You Do' featuring 16-year-old rising star Imani and Rita Ora and Diplo collaborator DJ Fresh. Already trending #1 on Shazam worldwide, 'Say You Do' has been picked up by radio stations all around the globe ahead of its official release. After his #1 UK single 'Easy Love' and follow up smash 'Sweet Lovin', it seems there is no stopping Sigala! Listen to the track and check out the feel good video below.
Say You Do is out now on iTunes.
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I should be in bed. Jeremy's been in zir room for over an hour now and I'm fully expecting zir to wake me before sunrise. Zie's so anxiously hopeful about getting a remote control car, to the point where I'm glad I bought it (and remembered batteries) because I'm pretty sure zir Christmas would be crushed without it. The flip side is I'm also reasonably sure finding a big purple remote control car is going to be the highlight of zir day.
Tomorrow should be relatively peaceful. I say 'should' because nothing ever truly goes as planned. It's about as un-chaotic a day as anyone could organize though. Emma and Mark are coming over for lunch and then Jeremy and I are spending the rest of the day on our own. I did originally invite their grandmother to join us but their Dad came down to spend Christmas with her instead. This meant the kids visited them yesterday.
To say I was nervous about the visit would be an understatement. Their Dad called the day before to inform me that he was going to warn the kids that if they acted up the person who was misbehaving would be sent home.
"That's fine," I assured him then added, "As long as it extends to you too."
"I don't fight with the kids!" he said, sounding affronted. I simply waited. "I only point out the flaws in what Emma says."
"Yeah, don't do that." His version of pointing out flaws involves picking at her until she blows up then cheerfully complaining about how argumentative she is.
He agreed then I got Jeremy to call zir sister and warn her about their Dad's new rules. I didn't want it to be their Dad who shared the news because I knew he wouldn't be tactful.
The kids started their visit while I was at work. I wondered aloud if I'd need bail money. Thankfully I didn't because I don't think our laundry quarters would stretch very far.
Jeremy was worried before zie left because we didn't get a Tim Hortons coffee mug for zir Dad this year. Their Dad asks for one every year without fail, dropping repeated requests that start back in May. Two years ago I bought him one and Jeremy carefully placed it into a gift bag and signed the tag. Then it sat underneath the tree until I took the tree down and placed it under the end table… where it sat until the summer. By that time the package of coffee inside was about to expire and Jeremy gave the mug to someone else. Last year Emma bought him a mug with her own money. Once again it sat unopened until the summer when she took it out of the package and used it herself. This year he told her he really wants a mug because he threw away every single other mug they've given him because he didn't feel like packing them when he moved. There was no way on earth I was buying him one but that didn't stop Jeremy from worrying.
I pointed to the counter and the racks of freshly baked cookies. "I'm filling a gift bag of cookies for your Dad. Don't worry sunshine, you'll have a present for him."
Jeremy sighed with relief and headed off to bed. Zie sighed too soon. Their Dad opened his gift then said, with obvious disappointment and sarcasm, "Oh cookies, yum, thanks kids." Meanwhile he didn't bring the kids anything, not even a card. I told Emma that if he didn't want them, I'd take them back. There's plenty of people who'd appreciate homemade cookies. There's plenty of people who did appreciate them. I've been giving them out all month.
And then he got creepy. Joking that his mother should tell her friend she was too busy banging an 18 year old and a 13 year old to answer the phone. He couldn't understand why no one else thought that was funny. Plus he repeatedly told the kids that all he wants for Christmas is to unwrap an 18 year old. The kids are 17 and 19 years old and found their Dad's unsubtle hints that he wants to have sex with someone their age beyond gross. Hearing about his comments makes me want to get a scrubbie from the kitchen and scour myself raw. I can tell myself (truthfully) that he's gotten worse over the years but still…
Finally it was time for them to leave. Their grandmother bustled around, making sure they had their Christmas cards and that everyone was in their coats and set for a goodbye hug and kiss. Meanwhile their Dad wandered over to the bed and laid down, immediately pretending to fall asleep instead of saying goodbye. He might claim he passed right out except when Emma announced she was sure he was lying on her tablet, he conveniently rolled over and off the device.
Jeremy hasn't said more than five words about the visit. Instead zie's been anxious and fidgety about everything else. Repeatedly commenting about the remote control car, dissolving into tears when I asked to pause the Christmas music zie'd wired to the tree so I could listen to a video for a minute, barely able to sit through dinner. Zie settled down at bedtime and has been quiet ever since but I can honestly say I'm glad zie only sees zir Dad about once or twice a year. I wish that wasn't the case. I wish zie had an amazing father. But as Karen says regularly, it is what it is.
I've got a very laid back day planned for tomorrow. Roasted sweet potato soup and homemade cinnamon buns for lunch with Emma and Mark followed by a quiet afternoon and an easy dinner. And this is what's waiting for Jeremy when zie wakes up.
I can't say it's a silent night anymore because we're now getting wind gusts of 100km/hr but hopefully tomorrow will be filled with peace.
Sweet dreams and best holiday wishes to everyone!


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Chasing eastbound Susquehanna Sea-Land stack train NTV-4, we set up for a shot of it rounding the sweeping curve at Narrowsburg, New York. As the train was coming into view, a pair of Contrail SD5... (more)
"Deadheading thru Narrowsburg"
Passenger Extra on the Southern Tier
A deadhead move of the Capital Region Toys for Tots train yielded a rare opportunity to document a train in daylight on the CNYK Southern T... (more)
Storm Preperations
In an effort to get what will likely be the Susquehanna's only Eastbound road train of the week out of town before a nor'easter hit the area, a Binghamton ba... (more)
Russell Plow on the Southern Tier
While daylight freights are an uncommon occurrence on the Southern Tier they seem to happen a few times per year given various circumstances c... (more)
Daylight Road Freight in Narrowsburg
The unusual daylight Sunday edition of the SU-100 continues Eastbound through Narrowsburg as storm clouds loom overhead. A few months prior... (more)
"Squeezing Past the Mill"
Easing Through Narrowburg
The crew of the dimensional extra is running no more than a crawl at this point as crew members on the caboose carefully watch the load to ensure it d... (more)
Close Clearance
The high and wide extra handled by the NYS&W on Sunday had numerous close clearance areas which brought the train to a crawl. This scene in Narrowsburg was no d... (more)
CL-2, a special High & Wide movement bound for Middletown, NY, is seen here passing the mill at Narrowsburg. The train barely made it past the cars on the siding.
Susquehanna stack train NTV-4 rolls east through Narrowsburg, New York, with D&H and B&M GP's joining an NYS&W C430.
Storage Line in Narrowsburg
A string of stored gondolas occupy the passing siding in Narrowsburg, NY as BH-X slows to a stop for necessary crew re-fueling. The new SD33-ECO is ... (more)
Gloomy Skies Over Narrowburg
In this scene three CSX GE's are leading a detoured Q156 down the Southern Tier on a gloomy summer morning. When a major derailment on CSX's Mohawk... (more)
"Easing Through Narrowsburg"
The FRA inspection train is seen passing through the small town of Narrowsburg, NY. The engineer for BH-2 slowly takes the train throug... (more)
"Navigating through Narrowsburg"
The leaves are just starting to change in the small town of Narrowsburg, NY as a CSX detour train (NYS&W crew) heads down the former Erie mainlin... (more)


text: Why do personal number plates cost so much? Some of it is simply down to demand. How many Dave's would love a private number plate? There are only a few combinations of letters and numbers to make a DAVE number plate (or any other popular name you're aiming for). So, like anything else, price will be affected by how much demand there is. And there's only one of any particular number plate. So, that's the answer then. Or is it? Well, no. It's not so simple. Most personal number plates are sold through dealers. And dealers charge a commission fee for every number pate sold. And sometimes there may be more than one dealer between the seller and the buyer. So what happens? The seller gets a low price for their number plate, and the buyer pays an inflated price (with one or more dealer's commission fees built in). Ouch! The number plate market has operated like this for over 20 years. Commission fees can be avoided by selling a number plate privately. However, one insertion in a national magazine or newspaper can set the seller back up to £50. And there may be no response to the ad. On average, number plates take 9-12 months to sell. Another option is the online auction format. Online auctions don't work well for number plates as the search options are too general, forcing potential buyers to trawl through all number plates for sale. Advertising number plates privately is the best option. And no commission fees.


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Hi I'm Victor!
After years of dedicated customer service in food service and the landscaping business, I became excited to work in the home improvement industry, bringing my talents into people's homes. Over 4 years ago I joined the Tar Heel team as a part-time marketer and quickly fell in love with the company. Since then I spent some time as a service technician before becoming a Field Supervisor and getting the opportunity to train some amazing crews.
I am originally from Guatemala but grew up in East Bend, NC and now live there with my beautiful wife, Lisa and our son, Thiago. In my spare time I love bass fishing and playing sports such as football, soccer and basketball.
I can't wait to meet you, improve your home and show you world-class customer service!
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FRIDGE - 2nd Edition is now online.
Posted: January 2, 2014
FRIDGE is a Penn State curriculum designed to help families have food-related conversations that are non-adversarial and that honor children as "partners" in making positive food-related behavior changes. The simple goal is to make family communication about food easier, more fun, and more effective for family members of all ages. Originally developed in 2007, FRIDGE was approved as a national SNAP-Ed curriculum and received the 2010 American Dietetic Association Program of Excellence Award.
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This is a limited edition Louis Vuitton monogram Red Waves canvas Speedy 30 handbag . This collector's Louis Vuitton bag is from the 2012 Yayoi Kusama Collection. It is made out of attractive red wave dots contrasting the classic LV monogram vernis, natural cowhide leather on the trim and handles, and golden tone hardware. Its interior in canvas lining features a convenient open pocket. A truly exclusive very hard to find Lousi Vuitton bag that will surely bring on compliments. Don't miss out.
Made in France
Serial Number: DU 2152
Measurements: 12"L x 8"H x 7"D
Comes with Louis Vuitton tags, lock, keys and dustbag
Made in France
Serial Number: DU 2152
Measurements: 12"L x 8"H x 7"D
Comes with Louis Vuitton tags, lock, keys and dustbag
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Free Spring Concerts Near DestinApril 28, 2015
If you are considering buying or selling real estate in Destin this spring or early summer, we have some awesome free events coming up that could help you decide where along the Emerald Coast to settle.
One such terrific spring event is the Concerts at the Landing, taking place in Fort Walton Beach just a short drive from homes in downtown Destin, Florida. The Concerts at the Landing began last spring and has quickly become a favorite event of locals on the Gulf Coast. Free and family friendly, Concerts on the Landing kicks off this Friday at 6pm and is a wonderful way to get back outside and welcome the warmer weather!
This musical event features local musicians, many of whom you may have heard of if you already own Emerald Coast real estate. Concerts at the Landing will kick off with a performance by popular band Heritage before featuring acts such as the Forrest Williams Band, Continuum, and Hotel Oscar later this spring and throughout June.
Concerts at the Landing is a very casual and laid back event. So laid back, in fact, that you are even allowed and encouraged to bring your own food and beverages to enjoy during the two hour show. Just remember to clean up after yourself and to keep beverages in plastic containers. Rather not haul anything other than yourself and a seat? There will be plenty of food and beverage vendors on hand to sample.Â
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The Isil extremist group seized control of the key city of Ramadi yesterday, sending Iraqi forces racing out of the city and bringing Isil close to the capital Baghdad.
Online video showed Humvees, trucks and other equipment purportedly speeding out of Ramadi, with some soldiers gripping onto their sides.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered security forces not to abandon their posts across Anbar province, apparently fearing the extremists could capture the entirety of the vast Sunni province that saw intense fighting after the 2003 US-led invasion of the country to topple dictator Saddam Hussein.
The retreat recalled the collapse of Iraqi police and military forces last summer, when the Isil group's initial blitz into Iraq saw it capture about a third of the country.
It also calls into question American officials' hopes of relying solely on airstrikes to support the Iraqi forces in expelling the extremists.
"Ramadi has fallen," said Muhannad Haimour, a spokesman for the governor of Anbar province. "The city was completely taken... It was a gradual deterioration. The military is fleeing."
The final push by the extremists began early yesterday, when police and army officials said four nearly simultaneous bombings targeted police officers defending the Malaab district in southern Ramadi, killing 10 and wounding 15. Among the dead was Col Muthana al-Jabri, the chief of the Malaab police station.
Later, three suicide bombers drove their explosive-laden cars into the gate of the Anbar Operation Command, the military headquarters for the province, killing five soldiers and wounding 12.
Fierce clashes erupted between security forces and Isil militants after the attacks.
Isil militants later seized Malaab after government forces withdrew, with the militants saying they now held the military headquarters.
A police officer who was in Malaab said retreating forces left behind about 30 army vehicles and weapons that included artillery and assault rifles. He said some two dozen police officers also went missing during the fighting.
On a militant website frequented by Isil members, a message from the group claimed its fighters held the 8th Brigade army base, as well as tanks and missile launchers left behind by fleeing soldiers.
The new setback came only a day after Baghdad's decision to send reinforcements to help its battered forces in Ramadi.
The military had also issued a statement calling on its forces not to abandon Anbar province.
"Victory will be on the side of Iraq because Iraq is defending its freedom and dignity," the military said.
Last week, the militants swept through Ramadi, seizing the main government headquarters and other key parts of the city.
It marked a major setback for the Iraqi government's efforts to drive the militants out of areas they seized last year.
Previous estimates suggested the Isil militant group held at least 65pc of the vast Anbar province.
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Members are encouraged to wear Club colours and kit when playing for the Sussex Martlets. The Club colours are Cambridge Light Blue, Westminster Pink and Oxford Dark Blue.
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Round 3 Has Begun
Jack is walking like a mad man! I'm so proud of him and just watching him makes my heart smile. He turns 11 months this week. Wow! I just can't believe it.
Ella is busy with school and has started a tumbling class. I have never seen her so passionate about anything before. She loves it!
Lucy is asleep and we need to be headed that way, too. Tomorrow is the hardest day of the week. I am dreading it so much.
I have lost my camera USB cord, so I won't have my good pictures to post until later this week. I have some from my phone that I am looking forward to sharing tomorrow. Anyway, I am rambling now and must sleep.
Thank you all for your prayers.
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Kate, talked to your mom and she said you don't want me to set up a new TAKE THEM A MEAL schedule. People are asking about it so please don't think that people don't want to do it! Many people are looking for some way to minister to your family! Let me know if you change your mind!ReplyDelete
We're so very thankful for Lucy's good news!!!
I reported to the Sassy Seniors today. They, too, are so very thankful! But I reminded them that we must not become slack in lifting Lucy up to our Father!
Prayers as usual especially for tomorrow to go as smoothly as possible. You are more than half way there! You guys are so strong. You can do this!ReplyDelete
Praying for you tonight...for peace in your heart, whatever the morrow brings...ReplyDelete
Thanks, I was missing my daily Kate. I bet some of Ella's passion is her own way of sheltering her heart from some of how her life has changed as well. Have fun keeping up with Jack.ReplyDelete
I'm praying as you begin another round! I know it will be hard, but just remember that God is there, knows what's going on, loves, and cares! I love you and I'm praying hard for Lucy and your family!ReplyDelete
I absolutely love your blog. My family's thoughts and prayers are with Lucy and your family.ReplyDelete
Alison (www.organizedchaos-keastfamily.blogspot.com) Please check us out!!!
Saturday evening, my daughter met baby Bennett's mom from Another Ordinary Miracle at an adoption silent auction. It was through baby Bennett's blog that I found Lucy. I am convinced that God weaves our lives with threads of love that loop and knot and encircle us. We will be praying for Lucy in hopes that tomorrow will go smoothly and that she and all of you will feel the presence of Almighty God in a tangible way. Go Lucy, Go... and keep going strong!!! CynthiaReplyDelete
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I read your story by chance while surfing and moved me, I'm sorry you suffer so much. From now on I will pray for you. And then I will send a prayer on the site of Our Lady of madjugoria. It is strong and not lose hope and faith, you're an angel and God loves you. God bless your family and be with you always.Yasmin.


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The Pull List – Faith: Dreamside #2
Posted on October 30, 2018 by Chris
Faith and Monica sneak their way out of a backlot studio tour for a chance to speak with Shan Fong Mirage, also known as Dr. Mirage, the paranormal investigator. Together with the spirit of her deceased husband, Hwen, Dr. Mirage has experienced many ghostly adventures. Monica makes a plea for help, she is haunted by the spirits of her dead friends that tournament her from a previous incident that left many dead. These angered spirits come out at terrorizing Monica in the night, leaving her very scared during the day. Dr. Mirage and Hwen accept the case and want to observe Monica as she sleeps. But the ghostly haunts are tired of waiting and tonight they come to calm their prize!
Issue two brings Dr. Mirage and Hwen into the adventure, two major characters that have dealt with paranormal on a daily basis. Dr. Mirage has started to commercialize her paranormal work, appearing on TV to talk about the second lives of the dead. She is preparing to film her own show where she works with her ghost husband to solve mysteries, creating a show to help spread awareness of life beyond death. Being a TV fan, Faith knows where to track Dr. Mirage down and somehow get a chance to talk with her.
Faith is doing her best to help Monica, a young Harbinger in need. Faith's good nature and optimism is something that Monica needs after the traumatic incident after the first Harbinger Wars. Monica was part of Generation Zero, a group of kidnapped children turned military trained psiots. Monica has been on the run since she broken off the group. Jody Houser takes Faith from just a hero in hiding and turns her into a big sister role for Monica. Faith's relied on the teamwork of the Harbinger Renegades but now has to step up for a bigger role. Dr. Mirage and Hwen don't gain any publicity for their roles but want to support Monica. However, even with all their compassion, the ghosts that plague Monica will not stop without a fight, and the team will have to work hard to fight back. The fight for Monica's soul begins in next month's issue!


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Air-quality monitoring satellite in orbit
13 October 2017
The first Copernicus mission dedicated to monitoring our atmosphere, Sentinel‑5P, has been launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia 09:27 GMT (11:27 CEST) on Friday 13 October 2017.
California fires
11 October 2017
The Copernicus Sentinel-3A satellite captured this image of smoke from wildfires in the US state of California on 09 October 2017.
Secrets of hidden ice canyons revealed
11 October 2017
We are all aware that Antarctica's ice shelves are thinning, but recently scientists have also discovered huge canyons cutting through the underbelly of these shelves, potentially making them even more fragile. Thanks to the CryoSat and Sentinel-1 missions, new light is being shed on this hidden world.
EarthCARE Cal/Val AO - Deadline extension
13 October 2017
ESA recently released an Announcement of Opportunity (AO) Call for the External Calibration and Validation of the EarthCARE products.
This is to inform all interested users that, following the request of prospective Principal Investigators, the deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to 31 October 2017.
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Ideas wanted in science for society
04 October 2017
ESA is offering over 100 opportunities for industry, start-ups and scientific institutions to develop innovative ideas that bring Earth observation science closer to society.
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Africa Mapped in Unprecedented Detail
10 October 2017
On 16 October, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations celebrates World Food Day. This Proba-V 100m and 300m combined image covers Africa.
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Plesetsk, Russia
13 October 2017
A lush landscape dominated by boreal forests over the Plesetsky District of northeast Russia's Archangel Oblast is pictured in this Copernicus Sentinel-2B image, acquired on 05 September 2017.
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FRM4STS International Workshop
16 - 18 October 2017
The objective of the ESA sponsored "International Workshop on fiducial reference measurements for satellite-derived surface temperature" is to bring together the world's expertise in Earth surface (Land, Water, Ice) temperature measurements under the auspices of Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) to review the current state of the art in measurement accuracy for satellite validation.
The workshop which will take place from 16 to 18 October 2017 at National Physical Laboratory (NPL), UK, will consider the needs of current and future satellite missions and their applications together with the outputs and results from the recent CEOS comparison of fiducial reference measurements/instruments and will look to conclude with the development of an internationally coordinated strategy to ensure that the global reference measurement infrastructure is adequate to meet the future needs and aspirations of all users.
Workshop on uncertainties in remote sensing
24 - 25 October 2017
The Workshop on Uncertainties in Remote Sensing will be held at ESA/ESRIN, Frascati, Italy, on 24 and 25 October 2017.
The objectives of this workshop are to:
Further information and the latest version of the workshop program are available on the SPPA website.
European Space Week
03 - 09 November 2017
The European Space Week 2017 is organised by the European Commission under the auspices of the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU, and co-organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), AZO Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen and Garage48.
The event is conceived to be a constellation of events taking place in nine different locations in Tallinn, Estonia from 03 to 09 November 2017.
It will foster interactions between the space and digital community, and provide visibility to the rapidly changing space sector, its applications and the European Union's Space Programmes Copernicus and Galileo. Central aim is to bring together the most important European space stakeholders, companies, partners and visionaries pushing the topic of space in Europe and beyond.
Conference on Big Data from Space - BiDS'17
28 - 30 November 2017
Big Data from Space refers to the massive spatio-temporal Earth and Space observation data collected by space-borne and ground based sensors, and to synergetic use of data coming from other sources and communities. This domain is currently facing sharp development with numerous new initiatives and breakthroughs ranging from intelligent sensors to data science. These developments are empowering new approaches and applications in various and diverse domains influencing life on Earth, from sensing cities, monitoring human settlements and urban areas to climate change and security.
The objective of this conference is to stimulate interactions and bring together researchers, engineers, users, infrastructure and service providers, interested in exploiting Big Data from Space.
The BiDS'17 Conference is co-organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission, and the European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen). BiDS'17 will be hosted by the Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES) in Toulouse.
Using Low Frequency Passive Microwave Measurements in Research and Operational Applications
04 - 06 December 2017
The ECMWF/ESA workshop on Using Low Frequency Passive Microwave Measurements in Research and Operational Applications will take place at ECMWF in Reading, UK, from 04 to 06 December 2017.
The workshop will look at applications that can benefit from the synergistic exploitation of low frequency passive microwave measurements but also on the combined usage of active and passive observations. Four topical areas will be addressed: Sea ice and predictability in Polar Regions, sea surface salinity and ocean circulation, soil moisture and flood forecasting, weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
LPVE2018 - Workshop on Land Product Validation and Evolution
27 February - 01 March 2018
Following the successful LPVE 2014, the European Space Agency (ESA) is inviting scientists and Cal/Val experts to present the latest results from their on-going research, including the evolution of products, the latest development in validation, the inter-comparison methodologies and the evolution of algorithms, at the 2018 Workshop on Land Product Validation and Evolution (LPVE 2018).
The workshop will be held at ESA/ESRIN, Frascati, Italy, from 27 February to 01 March 2018; it intends to address the following objectives:
MicroRad 2018
27 - 30 March 2018
The 15th Specialist Meeting on Microwave Radiometry and Remote Sensing of the Environment (MicroRad 2018) will be held from 27 to 30 March 2018 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
MicroRad 2018 is an international forum for presenting recent achievements in instrumentation and engineering as well as scientific applications of microwave radiometry. MicroRad 2018 is sponsored by the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the Microwave Remote Sensing Center (MRSC-CeTeM) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Proceedings from the MicroRad conference will be archived by IEEE in IEEE Xplore. A special issue/section of the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing (JSTARS) is planned for the publication of original and peer-reviewed papers presented at the meeting.
Proba-V Symposium 2018
29 - 31 May 2018
The European Space Agency (ESA) in cooperation with the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) have organised the second Proba-V Symposium, which will take place in Ostend, Belgium, from 29 to 31 May 2018.
The symposium will promote the scientific and operational exploitation of Proba-V data and is open to Proba-V users, scientists, students, representatives from national, European and international agencies, operational end-users and value adding industries.
ESA advanced training course on remote sensing of the Cryosphere 2018
11 - 16 June 2018
As part of the Earth Observation (EO) Science for Society – Scientific Exploitation element of EOEP-5 program, the European Space Agency (ESA) is organising an advanced training course on remote sensing of the Cryosphere, devoted to train the next generation of scientists and specialists to exploit EO data for science and applications.
Postgraduate-level, PhD students, post-doctoral research scientists and users from Europe and Canada interested in applications of remote sensing of the Cryosphere are welcome to apply to the 6-day course, held at University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, from 11 to 16 June 2018.
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Winter Tire Testing - Tire Talk
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Built in 2002 by John Corby for Oyster boss Richard Matthews who had enjoyed huge success with his previous Corby design Barlo Plastics.
After an admittedly disappointing first season we flipped the hull, modified the shape at the ends and the boat became super successful, particularly in Australia, winning countless major regattas including Rolex Series and her class in the Hobart.
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