Sabian Symbol for the Lunar Month: "an Indian chief claims power from the assembled tribe"
This weekend's power-packed astrological aspects continue today with the energy of the Full Moon. This particular one brings good fortune!
It also has the potential to bring in some very unexpected things in the form of unexpected tests, decisions, plans, and developments. Changes could also quickly develop from confrontations, arguments, or conflicts. Inner strength (along the lines of this lunar month's theme of "an Indian chief claims power from the assembled tribe") is being forged as emotions are put to the test. Feelings, thoughts, and emotions that keep us unfulfilled are revealed. Things that have been built up are being cleared. After the initial shock, it may become evident that we have been liberated from something.
Control issues are deeply ingrained in today's energetic imprint. This means we strive for freedom. So in all things today, aim for freedom.
At some point today, something that we really want may become evident. Realization of what is limiting the situation, preventing it from happening, or keeping it out of balance then follows. We see the distortions and exaggerations that may have developed around it. The light of the Full Moon reveals a lot.
The Sun has not released any additional solar flares since the M1.1 yesterday, but we are still watching. A lot of light comes in during Full Moons, and the Sun is full of activity. The enhanced photograph that accompanies today's report shows the beautiful dance of the Sun's consciousness right now.
Happy Full Moon! Good fortune!


What a great weekend! Saturday morning, C and I headed to Knoxville to watch Auburn beat the Vols for a great day of tailgating and an exciting game! The weather was perfect, the drinks were cold and the day was awesome.
When we got there, we had a quick lunch with my mom + 1. She decided to tell me then that the new BlackBerry she won (that I've been talking about for a month) was in her trunk. In the words of Justin McKinney, "Oh REally?" After some quick thinking, we arranged for me to be able to grab it en route to our tailgate. We went back to the car, grabbed the cooler, left the brownies I had made and were off.
It seems my mom can give directions just fine but not receive them, because we followed her clues to her car in one swift shot (a feat she was unable to match when I gave her simple directions to Zaxby's). Ladies and gents, meet Rachel. So far so good and worth a post all of her own. I am amazed at how different the setup is from the Pearl to the Curve. Just what I need, another curve! Haha. I had a photo of me giving Rachel a kiss... but it's on Monica and now I can't get to it. Oh, the irony.
Fresh as daisies and ready for some tailgating!
Anyway, so after we made that pickup we were off to the tailgate. I had met a lot of these families at the UT-Bama game last year, only then I was cheering against Bama/for Tennessee so they were surprised to see me with the AU tattoo on my face. I told them that was just scratching the surface.
We had fun catching up with C's buddies and I enjoyed putting familiar names with new faces. Then, some familiar faces came walking by on their way to the contraband, highly dangerous, security threatening Tiger Walk (shout out to Vance!). Of course I abandoned the conversation I was in and hitched my wagon to their caravan. At the Tiger walk I found even more familiar faces (shout out to Stephen and Keven)! So much fun. We weren't down far enough where the players actually got off the bus, but instead were at the top of the street so the buses just drove by us and we waved. It was still exciting, trust me.
Look who I found at the Tiger Walk!
Especially compared to what came next - I was headed back to the tailgate, full of Auburn pride and joy, when I got stuck on the far side of the "Vol Walk." Booooooo. I had to wait it out in the shade while the Parade of Losers wrapped up and then I arrived safely back at our spot. The crowds around us had really picked up since the gates were open now and people were heading into the game.
Wes and David - what angels!
Keep in mind at this point they'd known each other for two and half minutes.
After some man love hugs and photos, they went their respective ways. We stayed at the tailgate until 30 minutes until kickoff before we figured we ought to head out so we could buy some tickets. We bought a pair from the first man we stopped to talk to and made our way to our seats.
And we all know what happened from there. I was not the only Auburn fan in our section and we weren't too far from the band so I felt right at home, cheering and singing along. I worked on my gracious winner skills, something some people feel I need to improve on, so it was a good day all around.
War Eagle from section YY!
We visited for another hour or so after the game before making my debut visit to Gus's Good Times Deli. Nothing beats a fantastic homemade burger and fries, right? We were in line longer than we were sitting down and eating but it was worth it, trust me.
We stayed just outside of town and the highlights of Sunday were Waffle House breakfast and finding out we were finally ranked at #17. And that my friends is what I like to call a good weekend.
Oh and PS - guess who gets a cookie cake... again!?! War Eagle, kids.
sad I missed seeing you, but not gonna lie, not sad I missed Wes' foolishness! WDE to another 7 (?) years of bragging rights for you.
Vance told me that he saw you this past weekend! Wish I could've joined in the fun, but it was a "guy trip"! I'll let V know you gave him a great shout out on the blog. Hope to see you soon!
It was great to see you, meet Chris, and see Wes.


West Central Railway has released latest jobs vacancy notification entitled as WCR Recruitment. Organization intends to fill up 1600 Trade Apprentice Posts in different Trades in Bhopal.
In this concern, organization is looking for talented and hard-working candidates. So, interested candidates who want to do job in this well reputed organization may apply for the WCR Trade Apprentice Recruitment by submitting the online application form on or before the last date that is 09-02-2019.
To apply for WCR Recruitment 2019, Gen/ OBC category candidates will have to pay Rs. 170/- as application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or Pay Offline Through E Challan. SC/ ST/ PWD/ Women's are exempted for payment of application fee.
Applying candidates for WCR Jobs should have passed in 10th or equivalent with 50% marks and ITI pass in relevant trade from recognized Board/ Institutions with good academic records.
Candidates will be selected for WCR Trade Apprentice Jobs on the basis of merit list prepared by the authority of West Central Railway.
Recruited candidates for WCR Bhopal Recruitment will get an impressive salary along with other benefits/ allowances from the concerned department of this well- reputed organization.
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Initially you need to visit to official site of the organization that is www.wcr.indianrailways.gov.in to apply for West Central Railway jobs 2019.
After that you are required to follow us "Contact Us" tab available at the top of the menu bar of homepage.
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After reading relevant details go to apply online link for WCR Apprentice Recruitment.
At last, take out printed copy of WCR Online Form for future use.
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Kick off winter with these favorite holiday cookie recipes! Whether you are throwing a party for family or taking a plate of cookies to pass at work, giving treats to the neighbors or simply baking cookies with friends while wrapping presents and sipping wine, celebrate in style with these delicious recipes. Thanksgiving is the "unofficial-official" beginning of the winter parties and baking season and we have got some seriously good recipes for you to try!
Everything from traditional spritz, shortbread and sugar cookie to chocolate mint cookies, caramel chocolate sugar cookies, meringues, oatmeal cookies and fun snowman cookies.
This year, Swanky Recipes has compiled a list of traditional holidays cookies. Last year, our holiday cookies ranked in over 170,000 pins and shares on social media and is still rapidly growing today. To see last year's list, click here. Tis the season's of baking and giving. Get everyone in the kitchen this year and make memories while baking up a delicious storm of cookies!
The ultimate soft and chewy lemon cookie is great for any occasion. Wow your family and friends with this luscious cookie.
Jessica, what a great collection of cookie recipes! And thank you for including my meringue cookies.
FYI-When I have to click through the arrows and wait for them to down load the recipes , I loose interest. It takes 45 seconds per recipe. I have cable which is fast. I got through 15 and quit.
Hi Judy, there are no recipes, these are from other bloggers that link up. The links are above the photo. It will state the title of the recipe and the name of the blog website. Example – Glazed lemon Sugar Cookies – Swanky Recipes (then photo).
Because I've featured other bloggers in the post, I cannot post recipes. However, the link is above the photo with the title name.


First and foremost, the villas and facilities in AMAN RIMBA Private Estate are not available for individual rental. As mentioned it's a private estate and it's will be an exclusively rental arrangement that will covers the whole estate within the property to one party or group at any one time.
The beauty of private estate is made completely private; when you are in residence, outsiders are not allowed to enter the premises, creating a private and exclusive space for you and your friends or family or guests to enjoy the facilities to the fullest. You'll never have to worry about meeting strangers at AMAN RIMBA.
There are total of 6 villas with different themes that can accommodates up to 20 pax. There are two multipurpose halls with meeting facilities, whiteboards, flipcharts and facilities for family events, weddings and for corporate functions or events too. For meeting the function hall can accommodate up to 30 pax, for townhall kind of functions is about 70 pax and wedding is up to 50 pax.
Upon arrival, we had a quick tour around the estate guided by Encik Ashari. We visited the all the 6 villas and the facilities. I was amazed by each villa decorations that inspired by the charming local villages of yesteryears, a wonderful blend of authentic traditional architecture and fine, simple luxury.
Tadah!!! Welcome to my Sireh Villa, it's a kampong house villa with spacious dining, living hall, workstation, 1 bed room with king size poster bed and open sky top bathroom. Plus a scenic verandah that overlooking the greens and hills.
By the way, all the villas are air-conditioned and come with en-suite hot-water bathroom that has open sky top that let the natural light in. However, I prefer to open the window and breathe the natural fresh air instead of turn on the air conditioner.
In terms of food wise, I enjoyed all the meals that they prepared, mostly traditional village dishes or so called masakan kampung made from recipes passed down from generation to generation. There are varieties of menus and dishes for you to choose from when you do your booking.
We had Kampung Style Lunch which consists of varieties of curries, freshwater catfish fried with chilli (ikan keli masak cili), pucuk paku goreng (stir fried wild ferns), assorted fresh ulam (freshly-plucked local aromatic herbs), sambal belacan and many traditional dishes.
Its dinner time! Here's our BBQ dinner with chicken, sausages, prawns, squid, lamb, sea bass, garlic bread, corn, potatoes, green salad, pasta and fruits plus out additional 2 fishes fresh from the lake caught by our friends.
Here are some of the outdoor activities that you can do when you are in AMAN RIMBA Private Estate such as river dipping at Sungai Benus just outside the AMAN RIMBA; swimming; hardcourt games like badminton, volleyball or basketball; bird-watching and tree-spotting; and they have recreational bicycles available if you want to explore the surroundings and nearby village. However, cycling on the public roads is entirely at the guests' own risk. There is also an outdoor trampoline.
I love the tranquil lake view at AMAN RIMBA plus it is very well stocked with a variety of fishes. If you feel like fishing they have fishing gear and bait readily available too. There are so many scenic and awesome spots for photographs.
Some indoor activities such as reading, there are a large selection of books from the personal collection of the owners, housed in Villa Sireh. Plus a fully-equipped games room: the games room includes a pool table, Nintendo Wii set, foosball, mahjong and card games.
Well, for corporate functions that might require activities like Amanzing Race, Team Building Games, Telematch, Jungle Trekking and others can be arranged through 3rd party specialist providers; and additional fees apply.
Overall, I had a relaxing nature staycation at AMAN RIMBA Private Estate over the weekens. I wish I could stay there longer or go back again. The place is surrounded by lush greenery, fresh air, water flowing, scenic lake, chirping birds making me feels like re-connect to nature. The place is best for a big family events like gathering, wedding, birthday or anniversaries. And also for corporate events and functions or even products launches.
For more inquiry or reservation of AMAN RIMBA Private Estate, please call their Reservations Manager, Nashareen Ibrahim at +60 19 383 0500, during office hours from Monday to Friday or email nashareen@amanrimba.com.
Cantiknya tempat ni. Nampak tenang dan mendamaikan, kalau stress2 bolehlah lari tenangkan fikiran dekat sini. Kawasan ni nak buat function pun bagus jugak ni..tak lah jauh dari KL orang nak pergi kan..
serious la kelly ! nature is always the best.. memang hijau nampak sangat konsep tu nak pula perabot yang digunakan dari kayu... memang betul betul gateaway to escape from dunia konkrit di bandar la, i should vist this place sometimes !
Omg I love this place. Love teh nature & enviroment .The best place to visit and stay to reduce your stress .
after read this, i feel so "back to nature".. feeling so green.
Back to nature is what we need to give ourselves once in a while. I love the concept of its exclusivity, where every one there is your guest. I wish I could afford to rent this private estate one day!
Sangat cantik tempat ni. Berlatarbelakang alam semulajadi. Saujana mata memandang. Hijau itu tenang. Tema macam ala kampung dan ala Bali kalau tengok pintu besar tu ala Bali. Harganya pula agak pricey bagi saya.


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Women's Giving Circle turns Fledglings into Eagles who Soar
Giving Circle supports women going into aviation and aerospace
By Kim Sheeter
Photos by Daryl LaBello
From the Spring/Summer 2022 Issue
Some organizations with the most far-reaching impact start with a small but focused group. That was the case with the Ninety-Nines, founded by women pilots in 1929. What began with 99 charter members is today an international organization that still inspires and advances the education of women entering aviation.
The Embry-Riddle Women's Giving Circle, launched this summer, shares the Ninety-Nines' commitment to welcoming talent into a field where women can meet a need for critical skills. Their mission: Create a legacy to address the financial needs of female students and provide young women with role models and mentors who can pave the way to success in the fields of aerospace, aviation and beyond.
This growing group of accomplished women is reaching out to help those who will follow and — given the support they deserve — surpass their achievements. They will award the first scholarships in 2023 to students on the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses.
Despite gains in other professions, women remain underrepresented on the flight deck, at the launch pad and in the C-suite of aviation and aerospace companies. A 2018 report estimates that only about 4.4 percent of airline pilots are female, with 7 percent certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The aviation industry benefits when women gain opportunities to push innovation and boost economic vitality. The Women's Giving Circle includes alumni, friends and industry experts who want to encourage the success of young women through mentorship, scholarships and industry insight and encouragement.
Each member's contribution of $100 a month over three years (a total of $3,600) endows a term scholarship for female students with financial need. Founding members of the Women's Giving Circle include a brigadier general, CEOs, an airline captain and employees of NASA, Northrop Grumman, Aerojet Rocketdyne and Embry-Riddle. Their skills range from engineering and commercial aviation to spaceflight and information technology. Embry-Riddle's First Lady, Dr. Audrey Butler, chairs the group.
Senior Director of Special Initiatives Jenni Craig says the widening circle invites new members.
"It's the perfect time to get involved! The founders are drawing on their backgrounds and experience to create momentum and build engagement between members, students, mentors and industry experts. Now we can focus on encouraging and elevating young women when they are making big decisions about their careers."
Proof of Potential
Embry-Riddle women are leaders in aviation. Notable graduates include Patrice Washington ('82), the first African American pilot of a major airline and astronaut Nicole Stott ('87), who combined scientific duties and artistic creation aboard the International Space Station. Members of the Women's Giving Circle continue that legacy.
"Nikki" Schwanbeck ('97) is Deputy Manager for Flight at NASA. Dr. Tracy Lamb ('22) is CEO of Quantum AI. And Ana Vegega ('80) is a captain at United Airlines. "It's been 42 years since I graduated from ERAU, and I have enjoyed a rich career in general aviation, aerospace, and the airline industry," Vegega says.
"It's not only my passion, but I believe it's my responsibility to mentor and assist those who follow. It was an honor to be asked to become a founding member of the ERAU Women's Giving Circle with the opportunity to advocate for a new generation of women as they chart their own course and work to achieve their goals."
One member of the new generation is Angelina Samaroo. On a whim Samaroo took a discovery flight as a teenager that shifted her career aspiration from civil engineer to pilot. She never looked back — but she does look around. As a member of the Flight Line Assimilation Program, she mentors flight students and helps bring diverse crews from regional and larger airlines to the Daytona Beach Campus for hangar talks. This outreach continues her science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) advocacy as a high school student in Niskayuna, New York.
She understands the power of examples and connections. "We gain a lot of honest insight by talking directly to people in the field. As a minority student, I know psychologically that when you are younger, seeing someone in the role you aspire to helps pave your way."
Angelina Samaroo, majoring in Aeronautical Science, was mentored by Women's Giving Circle founding member Ana Vegega ('80), a captain at United Airlines.
Vegega was particularly influential for Samaroo: "She is an amazing mentor. She has experience in corporate aviation and the airlines, and I'm still juggling which direction I want to go." For Samaroo, mentorship takes the form of support as well as advice. "No matter who you are, pilots have a high drop-out rate. Earning your ratings is hard work with lots of highs and lows. Encouragement gets you through those lows."
Samaroo hopes to inspire and educate other pilots as a certified flight instructor at Embry-Riddle as early as next year. Existing scholarships, like the forthcoming Women's Giving Circle scholarship, have also helped Samaroo on the path to her bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science and her commercial rating. She plans to remain at Embry-Riddle after her December graduation and earn a master's degree. "I am leaning toward human factors with a focus on safety."
The Women's Giving Circle also includes peer mentorship. Through a women's ambassador mentoring program in the College of Aviation, female students and their families gain a friendly point of contact for questions and concerns. When they arrive on campus, peer mentors help them adjust academically and socially. Monthly mentoring meetings and phone calls with women in aviation keep them in touch with the industry and future employers. Providing personal support to today's college students allows successful women to acknowledge those who helped them in their careers. Co-founder of the Ninety-Nines Amelia Earhart advised, "Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn't be done."
Almost a hundred years later, the Women's Giving Circle takes that idea to the next level by ensuring a lack of support does not interrupt success.
Katie Hancock
Director of Philanthropy, Giving Circles
386.226.7241 | hancockk@erau.edu

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Born and raised in Sugar Grove, Chris joined the Critter Care team in May, 2017. Over the past 20 years, Chris has lead many non-profit organizations in both community and fund development. She raised nearly $2 million for the March of Dimes in Los Angeles, CA, opened a branch office for the Arthritis Foundation in Long Beach, CA and was Executive Director of the American Cancer Society in New Orleans, LA. In June of 2013, Chris took the helm of Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Belle Chasse, LA, a small, rural no-kill shelter on the verge of closing. During her three years at PAWS, Chris rebuilt the organization into an admired and respected animal shelter. During that time, her leadership helped double annual income, launch a low-cost vet clinic, take over operations of the municipal animal control facility, and led Plaquemines Parish in becoming the first parish in the state of Louisiana to go from 100% kill to no-kill status.
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Sprott Gold Report
Cryptocurrencies, Solid Gold or Just a Flash in the Pan?
BY John Ciampaglia | Tuesday, April 10, 2018
The Gold vs. Crypto Debate
One prominent 2017 storyline was, "Gold is dead — long live cryptocurrencies!" Gold and cryptocurrencies were cast as opponents in a "monetary" boxing ring featuring the two best alternatives to fiat currencies that are decentralized and function outside traditional government-controlled financial systems.
To anyone unaware of gold's role as a medium of exchange and a store of value over the past 5,000 years, it seems obvious that cryptos appear to offer the best of gold's benefits without the old-school boredom. Last year, digital currencies looked like the natural evolution for monetary skeptics — a new alternative all wrapped up in a leading-edge cryptographic algorithm you could store in your digital wallet. Who buys gold coins anymore? Hold on a minute. Scanning the headlines today and listening to the talking heads, there is certainly far less euphoric crypto chatter. The nearly 70%, four-month collapse in crypto-king Bitcoin seems to have stunned its army of advocates.
Bitcoin is part of a powerful new technology making it a lot more exciting than gold, but does anyone still think Bitcoin is a proven "store of value?"
Can You Even Hold a Bitcoin in Your Hand?
It is ironic that gold has become the go-to analogy for what Bitcoin supersedes. Yet in countless media reports on digital currencies, what physical, tangible object is usually pictured to represent a Bitcoin? Looks a lot like a shiny gold coin with a $-sign stamped on it.
Does anyone still think Bitcoin is a proven 'store of value?'
Which leads to the related observation that gold has been the same tangible, physical thing for thousands of years. An ounce of gold is an ounce of gold. Always has been and always will be. The only Bitcoin attribute similarly beyond debate is that almost everyone has no clue what a Bitcoin represents or how it should be valued. Gold has a near infinite track record of performance and function. Cryptos, by contrast, are in the first inning of a game with amorphous rules, making it hard to score and ultimately know who will win. Essentially, crypto investors are buying into the early stages of a startup. And with most startups, comes uncertainty, risk and volatility — not safety.
New Technologies Can be Transformational, and the Crypto Ride has Been Thrilling
A primary reason why investors have always looked to gold is for protection against central banks' monetary policy decisions. It's a diversification and safety tactic, not one for speculation. You see this difference in how the two assets — gold and Bitcoin — move. My colleague, Sprott Asset Management Senior Portfolio Manager Trey Reik, showcased this difference in volatility in his 2017 report, Why Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin) are Unlikely to Usurp the Role of Gold.
From a February 2001 low of $253.85, spot gold climbed 657% to a September 2011 high of $1,921.15, before falling 46% to an intra-day low of $1,046.43 in December 2015. Describing these bull and bear runs, Reik wrote, "Of course, these moves took ten-and-a-half years and four-and-a-quarter years … to unfold."
Meanwhile, Bitcoin rose an astounding 1,270.5% in 2017. Thus far in 2018, it has fallen 45% and sits 62% from its all-time highs, which it hit in December 2017. It took cryptocurrencies just three months to fall 46% — a decline that took gold four years to cover (2011 to 2015).
As shown in the charts below, for the trailing 12-months, Bitcoin's price range has spanned an astounding 1,647% compared to sober gold's 13% span.
Price Ranges of Bitcoin and Gold: Trailing 12 Months (April 6, 2017, to April 6, 2018)
Gold Has a Proven Track Record
When investing in gold, extreme volatility has not been the historical norm. Even at a time when market sentiment has been mostly ebullient, a historically less active period for investing in the metal, gold has still risen 6% over the past year (for the 12 months ending April 6, 2018).
Gold investors also know that there is a baseline to their investment since no matter what goes wrong in the financial markets, gold still has inherent value. That's certainly not the case for cryptocurrencies. Gold investors can also take comfort in the fact that many societies and central banks continue to hold gold as a store of value.
Sprott Firmly Believes in Blockchain Technology
The backbone of cryptocurrencies is blockchain technology – a distributed, immutable ledger. At Sprott, we believe this revolutionary innovation will change banking, payment systems, contracts and trading. We also believe it will change precious metals investing and have invested in TradeWind, a technology startup that uses the blockchain to speed up and streamline digital gold trading (Read Sprott-Backed Blockchain Platform to Give Gold Digital Edge). Gold will likely become a form of digital money one day, due to the blockchain's capabilities. It's technology we want to support.
Cryptocurrencies, as opposed to the blockchain, refer to the intangible digital "coins" encoded on various public blockchains. That means the fluctuations of the cryptocurrency provides a constant read on the market's opinion of the particular blockchain. It's as if you're viewing the real-time market analysis of a startup within an incubator. When commentators compare the performance of cryptocurrencies to gold prices, it's like benchmarking a Kickstarter project against Apple Inc. (AAPL). The two aren't meaningfully comparable, and neither are gold and cryptocurrencies.
You can find an illustration of these startup dynamics in the rise and fall of Lumens, the cryptocurrency developed by Stellar, a blockchain-based financial payment platform. Lumens' market capitalization jumped from $313 million in October 2017 to $16.4 billion in December 2017, due in part to a deal with IBM.1 The deal came at the height of the general hysteria surrounding cryptocurrencies, which aided in Lumens' rise. After the fervor over IBM's participation passed, the market revised its expectations, leading Lumens' market cap to shed more than $12 billion.2
Investing in Cryptocurrencies is Speculation
What happened with Lumens should be expected. When placing wagers on cryptocurrencies, it's not a safety or diversification play, but speculation. You're betting on startups, whether there's a company behind it or, like Bitcoin, a decentralized blockchain that you believe will become more mainstream. Tomorrow, any public blockchain could crumble due to lack of funds, lack of users, weak governance, a security breach, or multiple other common risks that face new businesses. Any of these could send the price of the crypto down to $0, leaving investors with nothing.
There is Always Value in Gold Bullion
Gold isn't a startup, and it is certainly no "flash in the pan." Gold investors do not have to worry about a "company" dissolving, and no matter what happens there is always value in gold bullion — hence its deserved immutability. And that's been proven over millennia.
Additional Resources on Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies: New Gold or Fool's Gold - October 2017
Sprott Gold Report: Why Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin) are Unlikely to Usurp the Role of Gold
1 "IBM And Stellar Are Launching Blockchain Banking Across Multiple Countries," Fortune.com, http://fortune.com/2017/10/16/ibm-blockchain-stellar/
2 Price changes and market capitalizations were based on April 4, 2018 levels.
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In the South East Asia region, our weather is perpetually wet and warm which makes an ideal location for mosquito breeding . Apart from the irritating itch one experiences when bitten, mosquitoes become a problematic issue for health reasons when they are the cause of spreading disease. Malaria and dengue are two common diseases transmitted through mosquito bites and estimates show 1-2 million people worldwide die per year from mosquito-borne disease.
Mosquitoes on their regular diet feeds on flower nectar and water. At this point, they do not bother us. However, a female mosquito which is ready to reproduce feeds on an all protein blood diet. They use the protein and iron found in blood to make their eggs. They feed on humans, birds as well as other mammals for blood. Mosquito saliva contains certain enzymes which humans are allergic to. Therefore, we feel itchy and the bump on our skin is the allergic response to them.
Wear khaki, earth tone or neutral colours while trekking. Bright colour clothing attracts mosquitoes.
We are most at risk of getting bitten during dusk or dawn. Double up on protection during these periods.
Mosquitoes are attracted by our body odour, sweat and/or body heat. They can detect carbon dioxide emitted from our breath and skin 20 meters away.
Sweet smelling fragrance in soap, shampoo and lotion can attract mosquitoes. They cause mosquitoes to mistake us as a flower nectar.
While camping, face the tent door towards the wind. The weak-winged mosquitoes will hide on the downwind side of the tent to prevent themselves from being blown away.
Repellent is an effective way to protect areas which you can't cover up. Two ingredients commonly used to make mosquito repellents are DEET (old school) and Picaridin (relatively new). Both substances are effective in repelling mosquito.
DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) is a substance developed by the US army in 1944 and has been in use since. The biggest gripe about using DEET formula repellent is that it has a greasy feel which some may find unpleasant. DEET will also dissolve certain plastics and some synthetic materials, including rayon, spandex, and vinyl which makes DEET feels like a very toxic product. However, research shown that it is harmless for external use. DEET reduces the performance of sunblock so applying your mosquito repellent first follow by sunblock will give you maximum protection.
Picaridin is relatively new, and laboratory studies have shows that picaridin is as effective as DEET in repelling mosquitoes. Unlike DEET, picaridin is odourless, non-greasy, and does not dissolve plastics or other synthetics. They are usually sold as a spray in liquid form and are coming up as a favourite alternative.
DEET is available in concentrations from 4 percent to 100 percent. Picaridin levels range from 7 to 20 percent. The percentage of DEET or Picaridin in a repellent determines its protection time, with higher concentrations offering longer protection. This means that a lower concentrated DEET or Picaridin performs equally well in repelling mosquito than a highly concentrated one, with the lower concentrating formula requiring more frequent reapplication.
Other alternatives are mosquito coil and stick on mosquito patch. If you did not bring along repellent on your camping trip, try starting a smoky fire. Some say that smoke is a natural insect repellent but my research online shows its debatable. I will not argue the claims and maybe try it someday.


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Reply To: Rachel Maddow's Blind Deference to Government Power
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I did like the one where she stood in front of the Hoover Dam talking about "big things" – I found it lulzy. I mean, I'd love to have taken her up on that. "Ok, lets build some more big dams, how about that? Or maybe 100 nuclear power plants, lets dooo eeet!" – and watch how fast she said "oh, um, I didn't mean build that, no – it would upset the environment. What I meant is we need more handouts and more subsidies to businesses connected to Democratic donors, that's the 'big thing' I meant – big stimuli programs directed at the friends and supporters of the President."
Which btw brings to mind something I should add as a caviate to the remarks on the "inequality chime-in" – libertarians should feel no need to defend the current distribution of income and wealth as somehow reflecting market conditions. Indeed, people should consequently point out that the very thing they decry is the *result* of the progressive structure they support.
For example, many, many progressives went on and on about GE not paying any taxes (net). Fine – well, we don't want anyone to pay taxes, but GE got that status as a result of special favors, given to them by the progressive structure; GE thus gains a relative advantage over its competitors. GE is and has been in tight with government officials, particularly under the current "we want economic fairness" Administration.
GE gets special perks and subsidies from government, and it's leaders sit on government boards that "recommend" (write) rules and regulations, and they stack them against their competitors and the little guys. Progressive government has always been – right from the start – the systematic empowerment of the big and politically connected interests at the expense of others (this was the case, historically, from the early Progressives, through FDR, to the present Progressives).
Now, one thing that the tax code that progressives are currently trumpeting did was produce the *appearance* of "less inequality," but it mainly did so by getting people to shift their resources, so that their *reportable* income and wealth looked smaller. But the era that they're constantly pointing to, now, as the halcion days of equality – the post-New Deal '50s – was also the day when entrenched industries & interests had the most power; this was the era of the "(liberal) Establishment," which during the early & late '60s the progressive left railed against precisely because of how they had institutionalized their power while giving the appearance – without the substance – of equity.
This is mentioned in some of the lectures here, briefly, but more directly addressed in some of the recommended books. It is the inevitable consequence of a powerful government that grants favors and dispenses punishments (in the form of regulations & targeted taxation): inevitably, *BY* *DEFINITION* the politically well-connected will get the benefits of such a system, because those who are not by definition will not reach the attention of those in political power.
If your friends want less inequality, both economically and in the form of political influence, they should favor *decentralization,* not concentration in the hands of a central government dispensing favors ("public private partnerships," and "investments in x") to its friends. Remind them that the Dodd-Frank bill, which like the Sarbanes-Oxley bill was sold to them on the promise of "protecting" us from "big financial institutions" actually *favors* the big financial institutions at the expense of their smaller competitors – again, like Sarbanes-Oxley did. This bait-and-switch is endemic (it is what FDR's NRA & other programs did, as well), and it's time that the "smart, well-informed" set wises up.
Anyhow, yes; Maddow and her ilk are perfectly emblematic of this system's spokesmen; the pretense of "challenging authority" when really they're the Tools of The Man, courtiers "bravely speaking truth to power" by demanding that the authorities be given more power and influence over us.


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Denise: Well you certainly don't look like much, pretty boy.
Denise: 'Red?' Like I haven't heard that one before. Anf you still only look like all talk and no action.


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Le thé est une boisson à rôle social important pour les Somalis. Il est appelé « shaah » en somali. Le thé a été introduit aux somalis par le commerce ancien avec les arabes et les indiens. Dans les grandes villes somaliennes, on trouve de nombreux magasins et d'étals de thé de autour ses zones de marchés. Les Somalis consomment du thé à tout moment de la journée, mais surtout au petit déjeuner, en fin d'après-midi, appelé asariyo, et après ou pendant le repas. Tout invité dans une maison somalienne se voit offrir du thé épicé Somaliené, connu comme shaah hawash, dès qu'il ou elle arrive. Le thé est épicé avec de la cardamome, des clous de girofle et parfois du gingembre sec ; il est servi avec du lait et du sucre. Le thé est généralement préféré au café en Somalie, mais il n'y a pas de domination tranchée.

Les Somalis boivent généralement le thé avec du lait de chamelle, mais il est de coutume de servir le thé noir après un repas lourd. Il est appelé « shaah bigaysi ».

Notes et références

Somalie

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Q: How to split concatenated field in SQL with SSIS or SQL I have problem that I have to split a concatenated field into different rows.
The delimiter is a "+" marker.
So in my field I have 3%+2%+1% and what I want is row 1 ->3%, row 2 -> 2% and so on.
But there is one more big problem: I don't know how many concatenated values we have so it could 3, 5 or maybe 10 values.
Can somebody help me solving this issue with SSIS or SQL.

A: For me @sdrzymala is correct here. I would normalise this data first before loading it to a database. If the client or report needed the data pivoted or denormalised again I would do this in client code.
1) First I would save the following split function and staging table "PercentsNormalised" into the database. I got the split function from this question here.
-- DDL Code:
Create FUNCTION dbo.SplitStrings
(
    @List       NVARCHAR(MAX),
    @Delimiter  NVARCHAR(255)
)
RETURNS TABLE
AS
    RETURN (SELECT Number = ROW_NUMBER() OVER (ORDER BY Number),
        Item FROM (SELECT Number, Item = LTRIM(RTRIM(SUBSTRING(@List, Number,
        CHARINDEX(@Delimiter, @List + @Delimiter, Number) - Number)))
    FROM (SELECT ROW_NUMBER() OVER (ORDER BY s1.[object_id])
        FROM sys.all_objects AS s1 CROSS APPLY sys.all_objects) AS n(Number)
    WHERE Number <= CONVERT(INT, LEN(@List))
        AND SUBSTRING(@Delimiter + @List, Number, 1) = @Delimiter
    ) AS y);
GO

Create Table PercentsNormalised(
    RowIndex Int,
    -- Other fields here,
    PercentValue Varchar(100)
)
GO

2) Either writing some SQL (like below) or using the same logic in a SSIS dataflow task transform the data like so and insert into the "PercentsNormalised" table created above.
With TestData As (

  -- Replace with "real table" containing concatenated rows
  Select '3%+2%+1%' As Percents Union All
  Select '5%+1%+1%+0%' Union All
  Select '10%+8%' Union All
  Select '10%+5%+1%+1%+0%'

),

TestDataWithRowIndex As (

  -- You might want to order the rows by another field
  -- in the "real table"
  Select Row_Number() Over (Order By Percents) As RowIndex,
      Percents
  From TestData
)

-- You could remove this insert and select and have the logic in a
-- SSIS Dataflow task
Insert PercentsNormalised
    Select td.RowIndex,
        ss.Item As PercentValue
    From TestDataWithRowIndex As td
        Cross Apply dbo.SplitStrings(td.Percents, '+') ss;

3) Write client code on the "PercentsNormalised" table using say the SQL pivot operator.

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Cultural Warfare are a thrash metal band from the USA forming in 2010, releasing two E.P.'s, 'Ratten Krieg' in 2012 and 'Future Kill' in 2017. The bands debut full length offering 'Warmageddon' was released in 2018.
The San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal explosion of the mid eighties through bands such as Exodus, Death Angel, Testament and (of course) the "big 4", has played a major role in the musical development of American thrash metallers Cultural Warfare. Last years E.P. 'Future Kill' was an aggressive aural assault of ferociousness, and with their debut full length offering 'Warmageddon', Cultural Warfare are as aggressive as they have ever been. Get ready for a fast and furious journey of hefty head banging as the album explodes into life with the title song. Full of pace, 'Warmageddon' is skull crushingly heavy and breathes venom as it scurries hastily across the earth. Cultural Warfare are back, and firing on all cylinders as the album rockets forward with 'Divided We Crawl'. Faster than the opening salvo, 'Divided We Crawl' sounds like the offspring of a Testament/Overkill one night stand, as it hurtles on at break neck speed. I really hope you've done some proper warm up exercises on your neck muscles as your head will be nodding back and forth so fast you won't know what day of the week it is! The pace of the album is relentless, with 'G.O.D.' a much heavier foray into the deep dark depths of the thrash metal genre. This is cracking stuff from a relatively young band, a hungry band full of passion and exuberance. 'Warmageddon' (the album) is energetic and fiery thrash metal straight outta the top drawer.
I am hoping not to run out of superlatives for this album, an album of excitement and exhilaration that just gets better with the more melodic edged 'Eyes Of The Land'. Displaying the kind of finesse that Metallica brought to the thrash metal genre with 'Master Of Puppets', 'Eyes Of The Land' is a border breaking song that strides into the heavy metal genre, appealing to a much wider audience. Haunting and chilling, 'Two Spirits' eerily creeps in to the fray with a menacing vocal performance, scary enough to raise the hairs on the back of your neck in fear. Hitting heavier than a wrecking ball, 'Two Spirits' creates a creepy atmosphere, becoming faster and faster as it crescendo builds towards its finish. There is no getting away from the fact that this is an out and out thrash metal album. From song one to twelve, the pace is breathless, the aggression menacing and the head bang ability is off the scale. 'Politikill' brings a touch of the German style of thrash metal to the album, the kind of brutality that Kreator brought to the genre. Picking up pace, 'Scars Left Cold' takes off at break neck speed and is a ferocious rampage of thunder. Violent head banging is the only style that can accompany thrash metal this fiery.
Bold, blunt and brutal, 'Punished' hits very hard. If you're brave enough to stand up to the aural assault 'Punished' unleashes, then you best be prepared to be hit firmly and squarely in the forehead and knocked into next week. 'Punished' is a punishing five minutes of brutality that is gonna leave you battered and bruised. 'Witches Prayer' is heavy and menacing, reminiscent of the brutal mid tempo aggressiveness that both Slayer and Kreator offer. The vocal performance is venomous and as 'Witches Prayer' progresses, a turn of pace sees it scorch the earth as it flies along at high velocity. One of my favourites on the album is 'Shadow Priest', although every song is a favourite... 'Shadow Priest' turns in a cracking performance and is perfect is every respect. It has pace, brutality, aggression and venom, and can best be described as a blend of three of the greatest thrash metal bands to have ever emerged, Kreator, Slayer and Testament. I am so hooked on this album I never want it to end...but with song eleven about to begin I know it's going to soon, but I also know where the replay button is...oh yea! 'Blood Machines' is a full on savage rampage of brutality. Pace and power flow in abundance as 'Blood Machines' sets a blistering pace, heads banging as furiously now as they were nearly an hour ago when the album first began. 'New Beginnings' brings a great album to a close, all mellow and menacing, it sounds like it should be an intro, not an outro...maybe it's a teasing intro for the bands next album?
Overall, a superb thrash metal album, Cultural Warfare have delivered a fierce and furious barrage of brutality and aggression.


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Danbatta Lauds NCC's Regulatory Excellence, Operational Efficiency
CHIMA AKWAJA
… To partner with NSPM Plc
The executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, has lauded the performance of the regulatory body, which he said is now aiming at beating the record platinum rating it received from a sister agency, Bureau of Public Service Reform (BPSR) two years ago.
Danbatta spoke yesterday in Abuja while receiving the managing director of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc, Alhaji Abbas Umar Masanawa who paid him a courtesy visit in his office.
The Professor of Telecommunications Engineering expressed delight that the NCC is now globally acclaimed for regulatory excellence and operational efficiency, helping it to achieve great success in the key areas of its mandate.
"The verdict is out there on the performance of the commission as a word class regulatory agency. We didn't pass this verdict by ourselves. But it took a lot of hard work and commitment by both management and the entire staff of the Commission for us to achieve the enviable position we are today," he pointed out.
Speaking further, Prof Danbatta observed that despite inheriting a world class organization he has not left any stone unturned in his efforts to add to the success story. Earlier, the NSPM Plc boss had said that he was at the headquarters of the Commission to seek for partnership, especially in the areas of printing of sensitive documents.
Masanawa, who was accompanied by top echelon staff of the company, however, said that like NCC, the company is aiming to become a world class organization, which can attract business from outside the shores of the country.
FG's $195m Maritime Security Contract Will Fail – Ex Naval Chief
TCN Procures Power Reactors For Jos, 2 Other 330KV Substations


The midterm elections are still three months away and a lot can happen between now and November 6th. But I would propose that there are some themes that have been pretty consistent for a while now, and when it comes to Democrats, show that it is way past time to discard the old narrative about insurgents vs. the establishment.
To begin with, Philip Bump joins the bandwagon I've been on for a while now and suggests that the coming wave might not be blue so much as pink.
Bump has some great graphs demonstrating things like the record number of Democratic women running in 2018 and the fact that "44 percent of contributions to female Democratic candidates came from women, the highest percentage going to any group since at least 2000." But given that we know that turnout is key, especially among young voters, this one stands out.
Speaking of turnout, Pew Research has compiled data in the 31 states that have held their primaries.
When it comes to issues, Drew Altman finds an interesting result that we've been hearing about for a while now.
Usually, health care ranks as one of a group of top issues behind the economy and jobs. Now, health care is the top issue for Democratic and independent voters for the midterms, and tied for second with immigration for Republican voters.
One group we haven't heard as much about as we head into the midterms is Latino voters. But in a poll of voters in 61 competitive congressional districts, Latino Decisions asked an interesting question related to emotions rather than issues: "Has Donald Trump, because of the kind of person he is or because of something he has done or said, ever made you feel [insert the emotion]." Seventy-two percent said Trump has made them feel angry, an emotion the pollsters suggest is the most powerful for sparking turnout. Take a look at how that breaks down among various Latino groups.
The numbers among low propensity voters is significant. But we can also see that it is not just black and white women who are angry, Latino women are as well.
Overall, what we learn is that women are stepping up to the plate in this election like never before, Democratic voter turnout is surpassing what we saw in 2014, healthcare has surpassed the economy as the most important issue for Democrats as well as Independents, and Latinos (especially women) are overwhelmingly angry at the current administration. None of that should come as a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention beyond the so-called "conventional wisdom" narratives. All of those things have been true for a while now, which means that they are likely to still be true on November 6th.


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The Church of St. Mary is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York City. It was established as a parish in 1873. In November 2014, the Archdiocese announced that St. Joseph's Church on Lafayette Place would merge with St. Mary's. Although remaining a church which may be used on special occasions, Masses and the sacraments will no longer be celebrated on a regular weekly basis at St. Joseph's as of August 2015.

History
The congregation was organized in 1873 when the Rev. Patrick McSweeney, D.D., pastor of St. Peter's, Poughkeepsie purchased a former Universalist church building on Cannon St. The church was dedicated on July 20, 1873, by Cardinal McCloskey, and Father McSweeney's brother, the Rev. Dr. Edward McSweeney was appointed pastor.
On May 18, 1886, Rev. Terence J. Earley was appointed pastor of St. Mary's. During his pastorate, John McCann, a feed and grain dealer and a founding member of the parish, deeded his property on South Hamilton Street to St. Mary's, and a Gothic-style church built there was dedicated in 1893. A stone which had been removed from Poughkeepsie Bridge, Pier No.2 served as cornerstone, presented by The Bridge Committee. The new church was built and dedicated on October 22, 1893.

The church was destroyed by fire in 1968. Msgr. Matthew J. Cox, pastor of St. Mary's from 1970 to 1982, guided the parish through the four-and-a-half-year process of rebuilding. James McCann, whose father had given the land for the church, died a year after the fire. Before his death, the younger McCann, who had been successful in the stock market, set up a philanthropic foundation. One of its first donations was $330,000 for the new church, which was more than matched by parish donations.

John J. Gartland, an attorney and president of the foundation, salvaged the baptismal font, the only item from the old church still in use. He and his wife also donated a 34-foot-high mosaic of Christ Triumphant that serves as a backdrop to the altar. Incorporated into the mosaic design are the original church and the Mid-Hudson Bridge, which parishioners see as a symbol of their call to build bridges with others and spread the faith.  The work was designed by American artist Lumen Martin Winter, who also sculpted the marble statue in front of the church depicting Mary holding the Christ Child above her head.

Pastors

School
A Sunday school was conducted since the early days of the parish. In 1871, an industrial school for girls was established, which gave instruction in sewing, and was supervised by the ladies of the Sunday School. The parish school was erected on Hamilton Street in 1880, staffed by the Sisters of Charity.

Merger
In November 2014, the Archdiocese announced that St. Joseph's Church on Lafayette Place would merge with St. Mary's. Although remaining a church which may be used on special occasions, Masses and the sacraments will no longer be celebrated on a regular weekly basis at St. Joseph's as of August 2015.

St. Joseph's

In 1893 members of the Polish community in Poughkeepsie formed the Joseph Society. At that time they attended the Church of the Nativity on Union Street, which had been founded in 1852 to serve the German community. In 1897 the Maria of Czenstochan Society was formed, whose members attended St. Peter's on Mill St. In 1900 the societies joined to form their own parish with assistance of Rev. Franz Fabian, pastor of Immaculate Conception, the Polish church at Rondout. The building, a former Baptist church, was purchased from the Germania Singing Society. The first Mass was celebrated on March 17, 1901, by Father Fabian. The following October, Cardinal John Murphy Farley appointed Father Charles Galuzka, Father Fabian's assistant in Rondout, as the first pastor. During his tenure, a building was purchased for a rectory. Father Galuzka was followed by Rev. Ignatius Bialdyga, former pastor of St. Anthony's on Staten Island. In 1914 Rev. Theodore Jozwiak from Immaculate Conception in Rondout was appointed pastor of St. Joseph's.

References

External links
St. Mary's homepage
Postcard pictures of old St. Mary's circa 1948

Religious organizations established in 1873
Roman Catholic churches in New York (state)
Roman Catholic churches in Poughkeepsie, New York


Family Sleuther: Why Did the Value of an Ohio Frontier Farm Spike in 1835?
Why Did the Value of an Ohio Frontier Farm Spike in 1835?
By 1805, Thomas Kirk had settled on 100 acres in Licking Township - a fledgling central Ohio settlement that was sparsely inhabited.
Beginning in 1806, Thomas paid a 65-cent tax on those 100 acres.
The assessed value of his land was based on the soil quality. Ohio's Department of Taxation explains that, "Laws were enacted during the frontier period to tax land on the basis of three grades of soil quality."
For Thomas, that assessment varied over the years. For example, in 1806, his land was classified as 2nd Rate Soil, but in the following four years (1807-1810) it was assessed as 3rd Rate Soil. Was the devaluation due to a few unfortunate years of poor crop yields? Or was Ohio still trying to figure out its benchmarks for the different soil qualities?
Between 1811 and 1825, the land was again valued as 2nd Rate Soil (note that tax records are missing for 1813 and 1815; maybe due to the War of 1812).
In 1826, the tax records became more comprehensive. In that year, for the first time, an estimated dollar value of Thomas' land replaced the soil quality valuation.
Ohio's Department of Taxation explains that, "The middle 1820's saw an end to the practice of taxing land based on soil quality as part of a compromise to win support for the building of the Ohio canal system. The new practice was to tax land at its true value. State officials believed that where canals ran, land values would rise and with that tax revenues would increase, too."
In 1826, Thomas' 100 acres were valued at $361. That was an impressive 106% increase in value over his purchase price ($175) just 14 years earlier (note that Thomas paid tax on his 100 acres beginning in 1806, but didn't formally purchase the property until 1812).
During the next nine years (1826-1834), his land was consistently valued at $361. However, a significant spike in valuation was on the horizon.
In 1835, the annual tax assessment valued Thomas Kirk's 100-acre farm at $742 (a 324% increase over what he paid for the land in 1812).
Thomas Kirk's wife, Sarah Bonar, died in 1835 after 30+ years of marriage and 13 children. Was there a dowager/estate consideration?
The National Road - the first federally-funded paved interstate road - abutted the southern border of Thomas' farm. The road was completed in Licking Township sometime between 1830 when it reached Zanesville to the east and 1833 when it hit Columbus to the west. Did the road swing the market value for his acreage?
I decided to put the question to the genealogy community on Twitter. In a few minutes, I had some solid recommendations for research next steps.
The top recommendation was to see what happened to the land values of Thomas' neighbors. Did their property also see a significant valuation increase between 1834 and 1835? If the National Road was the cause for the valuation spike, surely the neighbors would see the same change.
The immediate challenge to this research angle was determining who were Thomas' neighbors.
The tax records were enumerated by surnames in alphabetical order. Thomas Kirk was listed with all of the other men in Licking Township whose surnames began with a 'K'. The tax lists were stripped of geographical context.
While the 1820 US Federal census also enumerated households in surname alpha order, the 1830 census - the US Federal census closest in time to the valuation hike - departed from that approach. Heads of household were recorded in the order that they were visited by the enumerator.
Of course, that begs the question: In which order did the enumerator visit households? Presumably in geographical proximity.
In 1830, Thomas Kirk and his family were among 794 other individuals enumerated in Licking Township. Of the six census pages for the township, Thomas was one of 27 heads of household enumerated on his census page.
I focused on the ten heads of household immediately preceding Thomas' name, and the ten heads of household who immediately followed his name. Without knowing exactly where these men lived in relation to Thomas Kirk, I opted to snoop into all of their land valuation rates. Did they also see a sizable valuation increase from 1834 to 1835?
Of the twenty men who sandwiched Thomas Kirk on the 1830 census page, the tax records revealed that only four of the men lived in the same Range, Township, and Section as Thomas (Range 12, Township 1, Section 4) - meaning they were more likely to be his neighbors.
All four of them saw an increase in their land's value between 1834 and 1835. Great for them! But I still wasn't certain if they were Thomas' next door neighbors, and, therefore, a good proxy for judging the spikes in property value.
My next step - and where I probably should have began - was to examine the deed of sale from March 1838 where Thomas Kirk sold his 100 acres in Licking Township to Charles Wallace.
The document described the boundaries of the property, noting that it was "bounded as follows:"
That land record reminded me of a framed map that hangs on the wall of the Licking County Recorder's Office in Newark. Purportedly from around 1847, the map details property owners in that year. I had snapped a quick photo of Licking Township when I visited the office two years ago.
and the section boundary running along the south.
Isn't it curious that none of these men were on the same page of the 1830 census with Thomas? What path did that enumerator take?!
So the big question is: What happened to the value of these men's land between 1834 and 1835? With a map in hand, I opted to expand the exploration another property or two on each side of Thomas' next door neighbors.
If you follow the map above, beginning with "C.Wallace" on the far right and working left to "W.Patterson", "C.Wallace" (the former Thomas Kirk property), "T.Beard", "J.Delxel", and then "R.Delxel", I tabulated the value of each plot of land in both the 1834 (blue) and 1835 (orange) tax records. All of them saw sizable percentage increases year-on-year.
Everyone's property value was on the rise. Indeed, Thomas Kirk was in good company and, apparently, keeping up with the Joneses.
I still don't know what happened in 1835 that led to the spikes in property value. The land belonging to each of these six men ran north of the National Road, and all experienced double and some even triple digit increases. Were they just in the right place at the right time (location, location, location!)?
Looking at the assessed value for two years prior to 1834 and two years after 1835, I learned that - like the value of Thomas' farm - the value of these men's land remained static.
In other words, the value that was assessed in 1834 was exactly the same as the assessed value in 1833 and again in 1832. Likewise, the higher assessed value from 1835 remained the same in the ensuing years 1836 and 1837.
Apparently, land valuation wasn't updated on an annual basis. Or, if it was, land values were holding pretty darn steady. The static dollar amounts make me wonder if the tax laws in Ohio changed in 1835 and necessitated a review of how land was valued or just a periodic update, which resulted in a rise at the same time for all taxable residents.
If that was the case, then it's certainly possible that Thomas and his next door neighbors saw a spike in their land's value because of the proximity to the National Road. But it also could have been because the value hadn't been reviewed in years and it was just a natural property value rise resulting from the growth of Licking Township, which was more developed and populated. Indeed, a rising tide lifted all boats.
What do you think? Why did land values rise sharply in 1835?
When I saw your query on Twitter, my first thought was to check the neighbors but someone had beat me to it. Yes! was my reaction when I saw you didn't stop with the census but checked the actual neighbors who lived on the land surrounding Thomas. Kudos for good research and a great post. Sorry to say I have no idea why the land values rose sharply in 1835.
A new recommendation I had was to review any surviving newspapers from 1834/1835 to see whether news of the valuation hike was covered.
There were papers for the time period (at least 3 according to Chronicling America), but surviving issues are sporadic, offering spotty coverage. None are digitized; all are tucked away in Ohio archives in Columbus and Cleveland. I need to road trip!
Good suggestion. People really need to know when they find old newspapers in their attics or wherever, they should turn them over to institutions who can scan and add them to their collections. This is something I did not realize until this past October when we had our genealogy and family history day in Luxembourg. The librarian of the Luxembourg National Library told me how exciting it is for them to receive old newspapers from people. Very often they are ones they were missing! And all of them are online and free. How I wish this was the case for small local papers in the states I research. Chronicling America is the best but as you say, the coverage is spotty.
Online and free are important! I appreciate the archives and libraries that collect and preserve these materials like those in Luxembourg and Ohio.
I also thought---check the neighbors. I also wonder whether the entire area saw increases. It could have been a reassessment of taxes throughout the area. Maybe they needed to raise the money to build the road? Or for other public projects?
I need to examine the area more broadly - further away from the National Road - to get a better sense of how widespread the valuation increases were. It may be that it was just time for a hike.
Best of luck---let us know what you find.


You may think that your website is optimized. But, if you want to climb to the top of search engine result pages, you've got to do more than build links and throwing a few keywords into your text-based content.
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import java.util.List;

public class Document implements HasChildren {
    private final List<DocumentElement> children;
    private final Notes notes;
    private final List<Comment> comments;

    public Document(List<DocumentElement> children, Notes notes, List<Comment> comments) {
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        this.notes = notes;
        this.comments = comments;
    }

    public List<DocumentElement> getChildren() {
        return children;
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    public Notes getNotes() {
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    public List<Comment> getComments() {
        return comments;
    }
}

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using System;
using System.Net;
using System.ServiceModel;
using System.ServiceModel.Channels;

namespace Thinktecture.IdentityModel.WSTrust
{
    public class UserNameWSTrustBinding : WSTrustBinding
    {
        // Fields
        private HttpClientCredentialType _clientCredentialType;

        // Methods
        public UserNameWSTrustBinding()
            : this(SecurityMode.Message, HttpClientCredentialType.None)
        { }

        public UserNameWSTrustBinding(SecurityMode securityMode)
            : base(securityMode)
        {
            if (SecurityMode.Message == securityMode)
            {
                this._clientCredentialType = HttpClientCredentialType.None;
            }
        }

        public UserNameWSTrustBinding(SecurityMode mode, HttpClientCredentialType clientCredentialType)
            : base(mode)
        {
            if (!IsHttpClientCredentialTypeDefined(clientCredentialType))
            {
                throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException("clientCredentialType");
            }

            if (((SecurityMode.Transport == mode) && (HttpClientCredentialType.Digest != clientCredentialType)) && (HttpClientCredentialType.Basic != clientCredentialType))
            {
                throw new InvalidOperationException("ID3225");
            }

            this._clientCredentialType = clientCredentialType;
        }

        protected override void ApplyTransportSecurity(HttpTransportBindingElement transport)
        {
            if (this._clientCredentialType == HttpClientCredentialType.Basic)
            {
                transport.AuthenticationScheme = AuthenticationSchemes.Basic;
            }
            else
            {
                transport.AuthenticationScheme = AuthenticationSchemes.Digest;
            }
        }

        protected override SecurityBindingElement CreateSecurityBindingElement()
        {
            if (SecurityMode.Message == base.SecurityMode)
            {
                return SecurityBindingElement.CreateUserNameForCertificateBindingElement();
            }

            if (SecurityMode.TransportWithMessageCredential == base.SecurityMode)
            {
                return SecurityBindingElement.CreateUserNameOverTransportBindingElement();
            }

            return null;
        }

        private static bool IsHttpClientCredentialTypeDefined(HttpClientCredentialType value)
        {
            if ((((value != HttpClientCredentialType.None) && (value != HttpClientCredentialType.Basic)) && ((value != HttpClientCredentialType.Digest) && (value != HttpClientCredentialType.Ntlm))) && (value != HttpClientCredentialType.Windows))
            {
                return (value == HttpClientCredentialType.Certificate);
            }

            return true;
        }

        // Properties
        public HttpClientCredentialType ClientCredentialType
        {
            get
            {
                return this._clientCredentialType;
            }
            set
            {
                if (!IsHttpClientCredentialTypeDefined(value))
                {
                    throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException("value");
                }
                if (((SecurityMode.Transport == base.SecurityMode) && (HttpClientCredentialType.Digest != value)) && (HttpClientCredentialType.Basic != value))
                {
                    throw new InvalidOperationException("ID3225");
                }
                this._clientCredentialType = value;
            }
        }
    }
}


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Q: Rails 3: how to update only 1 attribute? How can I update only 1 attribute in the database WITHOUT having to insert the validations?
e.g:
I have password as presence = true. When I want to edit the database, I have to pass the password. I want to edit 1 field without passing the password.
I've tried update_attribute, merge, but none works.
Thanks.
Donald
Edit: Even with the validation, which works on the console, it still puts the password there.
Here's the validation:
 def password_validation_required?
      encrypted_password.blank? || !@password.blank?
    end

And when I submit the form without the password field, I get this on the console:
(it puts blank on the encrypted_password field)
 SQL (0.3ms)  UPDATE "wsps" SET "about" = 'gfg', "encrypted_password" = 'fcf538f9a588befec4ee2567754a42f05b3cd75f24919d49530426786491c3e1', "updated_at" = '2010-11-30 23:56:45.594168' WHERE ("wsps"."id" = 4)

Maybe my controller isn't correct? i have this:
if @wsp.update_attributes(params[:wsp])

My form:
<%= form_for(@wsp, :html => { :multipart => true } ) do |f| %>

thanks

A: Validations and callbacks are designed to be pretty hard to ignore. You could do something like:
Model.update_all({:my_attribute => 'x'}, {:id => id})

http://rubydoc.info/docs/rails/3.0.0/ActiveRecord/Relation:update_all


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Guidelines For Installing Fire Alarms In Historic Buildings
Procedure code:
1672101G
Preservation Notebook Series - Gsa
Fire Alarm & Smoke Detection Systems
Technical Procedures Disclaimer
Prior to inclusion in GSA's library of procedures, documents are reviewed by one or more qualified preservation specialists for general consistency with the Secretary of Interior Standards for rehabilitating historic buildings as understood at the time the procedure is added to the library. All specifications require project-specific editing and professional judgement regarding the applicability of a procedure to a particular building, project or location. References to products and suppliers are to serve as a general guideline and do not constitute a federal endorsement or determination that a product or method is the best or most current alternative, remains available, or is compliant with current environmental regulations and safety standards. The library of procedures is intended to serve as a resource, not a substitute, for specification development by a qualified preservation professional.
We've reviewed these procedures for general consistency with federal standards for rehabilitating historic buildings and provide them only as a reference. Specifications should only be applied under the guidance of a qualified preservation professional who can assess the applicability of a procedure to a particular building, project or location. References to products and suppliers serve as general guidelines and do not constitute a federal endorsement nor a determination that a product or method is the best alternative or compliant with current environmental regulations and safety standards.
This procedure includes some general guidelines to follow when installing fire alarm systems in historic buildings. Special care should be taken to avoid penetration into stone, unpainted wood, unpainted metal, ceramic materials, ornamental plaster, decorative painting, and other ornamental finishes.
The following "rules of thumb" will aid in the careful placement of fire alarm system hardware in ornamental wall finishes.
Reuse existing holes for surface-mounted or recessed alarm pulls and bells/horns located in stone and other ornamental finishes. This is accomplished by staging the installation as continuous fire protection:
Install the new system as completely as possible in areas where pull and alarm locations will not be reused prior to exchanging new pulls and horns for old pulls and alarms on ornamental surfaces. Do not remove old hardware and install new until the new equipment has been tested successfully and approved by the Fire Protection Engineering Branch.
Interconnect the old and new fire alarm control panels so that pulls connected to either the existing or new system will activate all alarms while the new system is being installed.
Retest the substantially completed new system prior to demolition of the existing system in areas where pulls and alarms will be reused.
Reuse alarm and pull housings (backboxes), where possible, installing new pulls in place of existing pulls. Reuse original ornamental grilles concealing bells in stone, unpainted wood, and other ornamental materials.
Specify fabrication of new metal alarm pulls detailed as similarly as possible to the original pulls. Where original plates do not exist, custom fabricate new metal cover plates for surface-mounted hardware, matching the building's original hardware in color and finish.
When reuse of existing bells on ornamental surfaces is not possible, leave existing bells in place and install new bells or horns, in flat plaster if possible, at least five feet from the original hardware's location.
Retention of abandoned pulls violates GSA fire safety standards concerned with possible confusion between defunct and active hardware during an emergency. Exceptions are granted by the Fire Protection Engineering Branch, on a case by case basis only, when all evidence of the pull's original function is removed (e.g. filing off raised lettering, this is a last resort). Avoid abandoning pulls in stone by reusing existing backboxes for new pull locations when at all possible.


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Photos by the litter
BABIES BY THE LITTER
going from nothing to everything in less than sixty seconds
Come on this journey from infertility to quadruplets with love, laughter, and loss along the way. Learn firsthand from the woman who endured unbelievable odds and challenges what it is like to go from nothing to everything in less than sixty seconds. Using journals and letters, photos, and stories spanning the years before, during, and after the arrival of her premature litter of babies, Gillard delivers a story of both humor and suspense that is sure to linger in the reader's mind long after turning the last page.
PHOTOS FROM THE BOOK
Other books by Cheri Gillard
The Clone's Mother
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LOCH BROOM SAILING CLUB
WEST COAST SAILING AT ITS BEST
RACING RULES 2021-2024
LOCH BROOM SAILING CLUB - 2020 CHARGES
MAN (OR WOMAN) OVERBOARD by Paul Copestake, YM
ROBIN CAMPBELL MEMORIAL
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND CLUB POLICY
RIB SAFETY
LATEST COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 11 JULY 2020
ULLAPOOL COASTAL ROWING: HOW IT ALL STARTED
Memories of a Summer passed.
Loch Broom Sailing Club.
Date of Issue 25th July 2020
LBSC will follow government Guidance, with enhanced advice from RYA and also take note of other Highland Sailing Clubs. A covid-19 group has been set up to communicate advice on club facilities and activities.
1. Follow FACTS, Face Coverings, Avoid Crowds, Clean Hands, Two meters social distance, Test if symptomatic.
2. 5 households can meet up to 15 people.
3. The club has a sanitizer supplied by Visit Ullapool.
4. Arrive in the gear required for outdoor activity.
5. The Clubhouse is out of bounds, but preparations and cleaning instructions are being made to open up the toilet.
6. The wee pier and surrounds are a public space, and tables are used by the public.
7. Be sensitive to additional measures for people 'shielding'.
Flying Fifteens
1. Boats and their tenders are used by single households.
2. Club boats are allocated, but can be used by others by arrangement and 72 hours spatial separation.
3. Co-ordination by What's App Group (administered by David Maxwell)
Club Dinghies (Pico's, Feva)
1. These can be used, with boats numbered and allocated to households but can be used by others by arrangement and 72 hours temporal separation or disinfection.
2. All users must make good any breakages and ensure boats are cleaned and stored properly after use.
3. Dinghies can be used without a safety boat subject to
a. Competence of sailor (Endorsed by committee confirmed by email)
b. Suitable weather (< F5 gusts forecast).
c. Restricted range – (within view of sailing club).
4. Safety boat:
a. Users to look at and follow videos guidance, includes Covid-19 compliant rescue techniques and operation by single person.
b. Private safety boats can be used, (committee approval by email).
c. Club Rib can be used by approved by persons, single person crewing OK.
d. Generally club rib to be kept ashore, if in regular use over a week can be kept on mooring for a maximum of 10 days.
5. Dinghy and safety boat use to be co-ordinated by what's App group (administered by Jason Leon). Those sailing without safety boat should also post a note.
1. Scottish Coastal Rowing Association advises that rowing does not currently comply with government guidance. Loki is therefore not to be used.
1. Up to individual boat owners, but see RYA guidance. Harbour is open for use and up to 3 households can cruise, while maintaining 2 meter spacing aboard!
Relevant Guidance
1. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 3: Scotland's route map update https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-framework-decision-making-scotlands-route-map-through-out-crisis-phase-3-update/
2. RYA Scotland Guidance. https://www.rya.org.uk/scotland/representation/Pages/Return-to-Boating.aspx
3. Channoryhttps://www.chanonry.org.uk/return-to-boating.html
4. Gairloch http://www.spanglefish.com/gairlochboatclub/?fbclid=IwAR0vUjISOESXRFl1nQYfdcnQwDntoaf7x6l24hVk-EXR6MVt4G3IEN5nSEI
5. Scottish Coastal Rowinghttps://scottishcoastalrowing.org/2020/05/28/scra-guidance-for-a-safe-return-to-rowing-on-the-sea-when-revised-government-guidance-permits/
6. Scottish Canoe Associationhttps://www.canoescotland.org/#gsc.tab=0
7. Ullapool Harbourhttp://www.ullapool-harbour.co.uk/
Safety Boat Guidance
1. Single crewing of a safety boat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xny40ijRMnI
2. General safety boat tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuMJ2ExA79k
Donald Buchanan
Vice-commodore
Adrian Morgan
Dave Maxwell
Self reliance rather than certification is a strong tradition in the Highlands, both afloat and ashore. We may appear to be among the most laid back sailing clubs in the country, which doesn't mean that we take safety lightly; far from it: you soon get bitten, sailing up here, but we rely on commonsense and the expertise of members, rather than an over reliance on certificates.
Take advice from an experienced sailor if in doubt about going afloat. Less confident sailors should stay in an area where you can be easily seen and quickly reached.
Do not sail in a boat or in weather conditions that are beyond your competence.
In short: respect the weather conditions, which can change rapidly, and the advice of those who know the area from many years' experience of its moods.
WELCOME TO LOCH BROOM
Welcome to the Loch Broom Sailing Club. Our club is one which has traditionally had a fairly informal and non-disciplined attitude towards its running. As membership and facilities continue to grow there is, however, a need to be more rigorous and structured in our approach with safety being paramount and we do demand that certain safety standards are adhered to at all times.
The club was founded on the competitive edge of racing in largely single class boats. From there it developed into cruising/racing and thence to long distance cruising. Currently, the fleet of Flying Fifteens and more recently Picos has stimulated the competitive edge and we now see a resurgence of interest in racing in general - and this is to be encouraged.
The club is run by an elected committee and it has generally been the case that a regular core of committee members have been the mainstay of annual maintenance and repair to the clubhouse and its assets. We currently have a desire to improve the clubhouse and its surroundings, to maintain and look after the club boats, to organise training, to organise racing, to supervise Pico sailing, to be race starter, to chase grant aid - to name but a few of the ongoing requirements. We therefore welcome assistance from members who feel that they could help with, or perhaps take ownership, of any of these roles. We welcome new blood on the committee. If you would like to volunteer for any of these roles or feel you could contribute in any way to the running of the club we would be pleased to hear from you. Alternatively, please feel free to attend any of our committee meetings and offer your assistance.
The club occupies a very prominent position and we are under scrutiny from locals and visitors alike. It is essential that we maintain the appearance of the club, its environs and its assets - and for this we rely mainly on the enthusiasm and commitment of members. We would encourage you therefore to take your share of work during the many work parties that we intend to convene over the summer and winter periods.
Work parties unfortunately (or fortunately) have to fit between summer racing and cruising commitments and between winter training and boat maintenance - and that is before even considering the demands of normal family life - such is the life of a sailor.
Loch Broom Sailing Club recognises that there are always risks associated with sailing. The club policy is based on the following principles:
Responsibility for the safe operation of the club rests with the members.
The guidelines will ensure, as far as is reasonably practical, safe conditions are maintained within the clubhouse and compound, and minimise the risks associated with activities on the water.
Club members have a duty of care to take all reasonable steps to avoid injuring other club members and water users or damaging others equipment.
Members participate in all activities, which are not club training events, at their own risk.
Children are the responsibility of their parent, guardian or a supervising adult during these activities. The club does not carry out risk assessments for members taking part in these activities; it is the responsibility of individual members to make their own assessments of risk, taking into account factors such as weather, tides, skill, experience, equipment etc.
Members are free to use club facilities and assets at any time, subject to the individual rules for the club's Picos, Flying Fifteens and St Ayles skiff. However they should remember that safety cover is only available at organised club events and therefore they are sailing entirely at their own risk.
A fundamental principle of maritime law is that the skipper is responsible for the safety of his vessel and crew. It is the skipper's responsibility to decide whether to start or continue a race.
The club has only one Rule covering all water activities at all times: Life jackets or buoyancy aids (appropriate CE approved, eg min.150N life jackets or 50N buoyancy aids) must be worn by all those on or in the water.
Fair Winds!
We may appear to be among the most laid back sailing clubs in the country, which doesn't mean that we take safety lightly; far from it: you soon get bitten, sailing up here, but we rely on commonsense and the expertise of members, rather than an over reliance on certificates.
We have a number of members who have qualified as safety boat drivers, and coaches at various levels, and some of the older ones also have qualifications ranging from level 2 powerboat to Yachtmaster. RIB drivers must have level 2 Powerboat, minimum.
But self reliance rather than certification is a strong tradition in the Highlands, both afloat and ashore.
Nevertheless we are constantly debating our approach to safety, anxious however not to spoil the ethos of a club that prides itself on being not only laid back but responsible.
Members and other users of our facilities must take responsibilityfor their own safety both afloat and ashore. The club will do its best to provide on-water safety cover, but that does not alter individual responsibility. The safety boat is not always deployed for races, which puts the onus on fellow racers to assist if another boat is in trouble. Acceptance of this policy is a condition of going afloat.
As a club member or visitor, you have a duty to both yourself and to other club users as regards safety. This duty means acting responsibly whilst on club premises, including in the use of the boat park andin the supervision of your children.
You can improve your own on-water safety by adopting the following:
In short: respect the weather conditions, which can change rapidly, and the advice of those who know the loch from many years' experience of its moods.
But above all, enjoy your sailing, within your personal limits.
Picnic Tables and Barbecue: The club has two substantial picnic tables in front of the clubhouse and a basic barbecue. These are used for social events and are available for use on an ad-hoc basis.
Club Room and Kitchen: The Clubhouse has a main meeting room and kitchen which is equipped with a kettle and microwave.
Noticeboard: Events and matters of interest are posted on the noticeboard on a regular basis.
Access to the Clubhouse: A key can be obtained from the treasurer for a small fee. Keys are controlled and should be kept secure and returned in the event of membership being discontinued.
Whilst the Club does not have a formal non-smoking policy, it is requested that those members who do smoke take the wishes others into consideration at Social events and meetings in the Clubhouse.
In recent months the club has been given a much-needed makeover, and a changing room made from the old storage room.
Improvements are ongoing, and now include a new galley bar.
The club room is available for a modest hire fee for functions and barbecues. Its aspect, overlooking the harbour, is one of the best in the village.
Flying Fifteens, Picos, cruisers, skiffs -
Flying Fifteens, Picos, cruisers, skiffs - we welcome all those who enjoy messing about on the water. LBSC is a friendly club that welcomes new members.
Loch Broom Sailing Club is open to all with an interest in the sea and sailing. You don't have to own your own boat or even have much experience.
The Club owns some Flying Fifteens, 22ft keelboats which are ideal for racing and regatta events. Newcomers to sailing can get a good taste of the pastime by crewing a Flying Fifteen, without much danger of getting too wet (or traumatised!).
Private FF owners number around 10, making a potential fleet turnout of a dozen boats. There are a range of larger cruising sailboats which undertake trips to the Summer Isles, the Western & Northern Isles and further afield.
There are a growing number of children in the club who enjoy sailing accompanied in the Flying Fifteens and on the larger boats but also have fun on their own in the in the Picos, an ideal craft for small beginners.
The Feva is a high performance dinghy for those who have graduated from Picos and can also be sailed by adults.
Use of the Club House
Keys are available to purchase at cost. The Club House has a small lounge area, small store, toilet and small kitchen. There are no showers.
Members of the Club are eligible for 10% discount at Caley Marine Chandlery Inverness. Bulk purchasing of items from other suppliers, such as wetsuits has been organised and members can enjoy discount of up to 30% on this type of order.
The Club endeavours to obtain grant aid for group training and has been successful in obtaining a 50% grant for children's' training in 2003 and 2004.
The Club is not an RYA accredited training centre, but has organised various training courses using visiting instructors and endeavours to give junior members every encouragement to learn to sail.
Ullapool UHI can organise RYA shore based courses such as: RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster, Competent crew, RYA powerboat level II, First Aid, Liferaft and lifejacket use and safe use of flares.
We have close links with local clubs which can offer formal training for those working up their RYA qualifications.
Use of Club Equipment
Members of the Club are eligible to use Club owned assets (including the Picos, Feva and the Flying Fifteens). Use of all Club equipment should comply with club safety requirements.
The Club has two Flying Fifteen classic racing dinghies afloat during the summer, moored just off the Wee Pier. Each boat is available for use by club members. Racing takes place most weekends, and on Friday evenings weather permitting, and Saturdays, 3pm.
Picos and Feva
The Club owns three Pico dinghies and a Feva. These are launched each summer weekend, with safety boat cover, for the use of adults and children in the Club, weather permitting. Although the club is not a recognised RYA sailing centre informal instruction is given. Parents of children using the boats are expected to help out with launching, recovering, shore support and safety boat cover on a rota basis.
Every season a week, Pico Week, usually the first or second week in July, is set aside for more formal junior training.
www.ullapool.com
Navigational Points Click here for a map of the village
See the Ullapool Harbour web site here
There are eight moorings at around £15 per night payable to the Harbour Assistants any time day or night. To get in touch the boats should either use the VHF channel14 or 16 or telephone 01854 612091 (24hrs). The harbour is trying to keep the outer steps clear so yachts can come alongside for water and stores etc.
If visitors wish to come to the pier they should use the same contact arrangements.
Where are we? Follow this link for a map. The Wee Pier and Clubhouse are at the junction of Mill Street, Garve Road and Shore Street.
Loch Broom Sailing Club, The Clubhouse, Garve Road, Ullapool, Ross-shire
Harbourmaster
Mr Kevin Peach - 01854 612091
Royal Bank of Scotland, Argyle Street, 01854 612112
Bank of Scotland, West Argyle Street, 01854 612693
Ullapool Medical Practice 01854 612015 (night and day)
Lovely indoor 25m pool Quay Street 01854 612884
At the rear of the ferry car park on West Argyll Street
Marine diesel is available at Ullapool Pier. Contact Harbour Office for details 01854 612091.
There is a petrol station on the Garve Road just by the Wee Pier
Tesco Latheron Lane, Ullapool. Open 0800 - 2100 Mon - Sat and 0900 - 1800 Sunday
LBSC CALENDAR: CLICK IMAGE TO ACCESS
The Isle Martin Trophy
The club's premier prize is awarded to the winner of the annual Round Isle Martin Race, in memory of Robin Campbell who grew up on the island
THE LBSC FLEET
ROBIN CAMPBELL
Robin Campbell was one of the club's keenest long-distance cruising members. He will be missed hugely by all our members, young and old.YOU CAN READ PAUL'S TRIBUTE TO ROBIN ON THE PAGE, ABOVE THE TITLE PHOTO
The club house has perhaps the finest outlook in the village
The club's new outside shelter
CLUB BURGEES
Club burgees are now available from Donald Buchanan, for £21. Limited numbers, so get your order in quick.
Picos training the youngsters
Mountains, which we call hills...
Weather, lots of it....
Great sailing, even in the loch...
Loki, symbol of fun, mirth and laughter
Pubs, lots of them...
Uffa Fox and HRH Prince Philip sailing Coweslip
And Picos, of which the club has three
Harbourmaster Kevin Peach
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Fun Christmas Craft for kids and goes along great with Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Rainbow fruit skewers on a serving plate with a yogurt sauce.
Party Fruit Kabobs - so easy! no recipe required! just slice bananas, kiwi, mangos and papaya and put them on skewers! Pretty & Healthy!
Safe fruit kebabs for kid's school parties- use straws instead of skewers!
These Greek Salad Skewers are a super easy appetizer that tastes just like a Greek salad on a stick.
Caramel apple bar - fun for a fall party! Plus, a tip for how to keep apples from turning brown.
Collection of fun and healthy Christmas snacks.
The Best Kabob and Skewer Recipes for Breakfast Lunch Dinner and Dessert!
Fun and festive Antipasto Skewers --- who needs salad?
Grinch fruit kabobs using grapes, bananas and strawberries.
Skewers of jerk shrimp and pineapple, topped with parsley.
This fruit dip went a little different.
Party Fruit Kabobs! What a perfect appetizer or bridal party finger food!!
Rainbow fruit skewers....okay, so it has nothing to do with the Very Hungry Caterpillar, but so cute I will have to try it one day!