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Home Monsters Hairy-Hominids POCONO WILDMAN: (PENNSYLVANIA, USA)
POCONO WILDMAN: (PENNSYLVANIA, USA)
Rob Morphy
On a sunny afternoon sometime in July of 1970, a pair of teenage sisters were cruising the back roads of the Pocono Mountains when they caught sight of a hideous bipedal monstrosity, which would stay etched in their memories for the rest of their lives.
In 2015, a grandmother from New York State — who asked to be identified only as Annette B. — contacted American Monsters, presented us with (what she freely admits was) an "very rough sketch" and regaled us with a tale of her brief, yet memorable, run-in with a bizarre HYBRID-BEAST in the Pocono Mountains.
Although nearly half-a-century had elapsed since the event, the incident remained fresh in her memory… and lingering fears have kept her out of the woods to this day.
Nestled in the North-Eastern corner of Pennsylvania and overlooking the Delaware Valley, the picturesque Pocono Mountains are 2,400-square miles of pristine lakes and forests, which, like so many other remote woodlands in North America, are reputed to harbor a population of large, hairy, BIGFOOT-like beasts.
But, according to one eyewitness, there is at least one unknown creature lurking in the wilds of the Poconos that is neither human, SASQUATCH nor DEVIL MONKEY. In fact, this unique being may well to belong to a sub-species all its own.
The story of this curious cryptid begins in July of 1970, when a then 18 year-old Annette was spending her third summer as an employee of the Bill Walker Motor Lodge, located in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania. The woman and her visiting sister, 16 year-old Christine, had just dropped off Annette's co-worker and were returning to the lodge.
According to Annette's account, the sisters — savoring the fact that they had been given permission to drive Bill Walker's Porsche on the errand — were having a grand time driving through a densely wooded area with the windows down and the radio up. It was then that they had an encounter with the unknown, which neither woman would ever forget. In Annette's own words:
"I was driving at about 35 miles per hour and as the road curved I saw this thing walking in the tall grass right in front of the tree line on the opposite side of the road. I instantly slowed down to get a better look and my sister said 'oh my God, what is that?'"
Instinctively, Annette slowed the sport's car "down to a crawl" in order to get a look at this anomalous animalistic figure. It was then that she got her first extended look of the now immobile being's visage. Annette described what she saw:
"It had kind of a flat head, like Frankenstein, and big eyes. The nose was small, almost non-existent, like two slits. It had protruding ears and full lips. Its mouth was open, but I didn't see any teeth."
Annette would go on to describe a creature that stood between 6 and 7-feet tall, with a broad chest, a long neck and a coat of dingy off-white fur that covered its body and most of its face.
She was unsure whether or not the traces of brown in the pelt were part of the pigmentation or simply dirt matted into the hair. Annette went on to further describe its face:
"Its eyes were dark and spaced far apart. Its hair covered the lower half of its face. There was pinkish skin around the eyes and forehead. It looked like its hair was a little longer on its head and hanging over its forehead like bangs."
Annette stated that the creature was standing in grass, which she estimated as being about 3-feet tall, rendering its' lower extremities invisible, but she noticed that its arms were inordinately long and hung down at its sides. She couldn't make out the hands.
As the Porsche ground to a halt on the gravel road, Annette claimed to have locked eyes with the beast. The moment her eyes met this bestial being's. she was suddenly overcome by a wave of nauseating terror.
Annette quickly rolled her window up and that was when Christine — justifiably overwhelmed by the whole ordeal — started to scream for her sister to drive away. Annette broke her gaze away from the man-thing's hauntingly dark eyes and sagely complied with her sister's panicked request. According to Annette:
"I hit the gas. I was scared. I wanted to get out of there. I just had a feeling if we stayed there that that thing might attack us. I don't know why. It was just a gut reaction."
As they left the creature behind, Annette glanced into the rear view mirror, terrified by the prospect that this thing might actually start to pursue her and her nearly hysterical sister. The Wildman had not moved a muscle with the exception of its head, which it had apparently turned to watch them depart.
A few miles later, just as the two petrified siblings were starting to regain their composure, the unthinkable happened. The brand new Porsche suddenly died in the middle of the rural road. Being the older sister, Annette attempted to put on a veneer of calm for the benefit of Christine, but was secretly horrified that the beast might be lurking in the woods just feet away from the stalled car.
As luck would have a good Samaritan soon passed by and was able to get the Porsche — with had been left bereft oil by its owners — running again. The relieved siblings heartily thanked their benefactor and made it back to the motor lodge without incident. On the way there they decided (out of fear of ridicule) to keep their sighting to themselves.
Years later, I sketched the creature that Annette described and — after making all of the requisite changes to make the image match her memory — she stated that it was like seeing the monster again for the first time in 45 years. To the right is my very rough, yet witness approved, sketch of the Pocono Wildman.
When I asked her is she thought she might have seen a Bigfoot she shook her head in the negative and stated:
"I don't think so. It may have been part-human, part-caveman. That's the only thing I can think to compare it to. It was definitely not a person or a bear. To this day, I have no idea what it might have been."
It's interesting to note Annette's "caveman" comparison, as there are many who feel that the Russian ALMAS is less a YETI-like animal and more of a prototypical Neanderthal. Could it be that a FORMERLY EXTINCT human ancestor is skulking around the Poconos? Similar sightings, though rare, have been reported from across the globe from Russia to the Pacific Northwest.
At this point we should also consider Annette's physical descriptions of this decidedly un-Bigfoot-like being. First of all the detail of the "flat head" is diametrically opposed to the usually peaked and conical HAIRY HOMINID skull. Also the mentioning of its "neck" does not fit with the typical Sasquatch depiction. Albinism, however, is fairly common in Bigfoot sightings.
So far this is the only account of an a flat headed, slit nosed, full lipped, hairy, albino "thing" we've found in Pennsylvania or anywhere else. We may be dealing with a deformed Hairy Hominid, a relic Neanderthal or, as one researcher suggested — under condition of anonymity:
"Maybe it's some kind of weird crossbreed between a Bigfoot and a Grey. Abductees claim that they're making hybrid human babies, so why not make hybrid Bigfoot babies? Who knows?"
The speculation is, needless to say, farfetched. But the fact is there's no more evidence for or against the "alien-hybrid" hypothesis, than there is for any other theory.
Either way, until this creature raises its mop of dingy hair again, all we can do is wait and remain optimistic that it won't take another 45 years before we receive a second report.
This case is a great example of why I love picking up vintage crypto-books. Not only are most of them absolutely fascinating reads, which present many stories that would otherwise be lost to the ages, but sometimes, when you least expect it, the information contained therein manages to confirm what was heretofore a presumably isolated and unrelated event.
In their extraordinarily thorough chronicle of all the available Bigfoot accounts between 1918 and 1980, "The Bigfoot Casebook" published in 1982, Janet and Colin Bord included a spate of encounters that took place in Pennsylvania during 1973.
Although all of these cases are of interest to us, the one that stands out in particular is a report of an atypical encounter with a strange, albino, humanoid creature, which we've dubbed the WESTMORELAND WILDMAN. Although these encounters took place 3 years after and approximately 240-miles from the Blakeslee sighting, there seems to be an undeniable connection between the striking description (and accompanying illustration – above) made by the unnamed girls near Pittsburgh and the report made by the then young sisters in the Poconos.
Beside the fact that they both described a white-furred creature with sparse hair around the eyes, nose and mouth, the Westmoreland witnesses illustration — which was culled from the files of LOREN COLEMAN — clearly shows the creature as having short hair atop its head, pointed ears, full lips and exposed nostrils — all of which it shares in common with the Pocono Wildman.
I forwarded the above image to "Annette B." who regaled us with her sighting of the Pocono Wildman and she declared that the resemblance between what she had seen and the illustration above to be "uncanny." She was also delighted by the prospect that someone — besides her and her sister — might have seen the same (or a very similar) creature in the same, admittedly general, time frame and region.
While there is no direct evidence linking these two case (when is there ever?) it seems as if there may well have been a strange — and possibly extraterrestrial — entity skulking around Pennsylvania in the early 1970s.
© Copyright Rob Morphy — 2015
Rob Morphy is an artist / journalist / filmmaker / designer / crypto chronicler / pod host / cult movie lover and co-founder of American Monsters.
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Author: Michelle
Reader, writer, wannabe. Literary critic (with training wheels on). Blogging my way through the 20th century's classic novels in chronological order.
the future of book to the future in seven questions
Book to the what?
The original concept behind Book to the Future was pretty simple: I'd read and review one book to represent every year of the twentieth century, in chronological order. So, my first stop was The Wizard of Oz, which was published in 1900, followed by Miles Franklin's My Brilliant Career, published in 1901 – and so on.
I started this blog in 2010 with the intention of posting a new review every week.
My last real review for Book to the Future was published in 2012. I stalled at 1959, having made it just over halfway through the initial project I'd set out for myself.
A few things. I started getting distracted and reviewing whatever I felt like, rather than sticking with the original plan. Also, a few people started reading my blog, which I wasn't expecting. Cue extreme self doubt.
My biggest setback? I found out that book reviews are really hard to write.
When I was writing a review every week, I had no idea what I was doing. Actually, I think I thought I was trying to be hip and witty. Ugh. I was neither. My reviews were written in a slapdash, sarcastic tone that makes me cringe when I think about it now.
When I started to take what I was doing seriously and not treat every review as a Goodreads-style snarkfest…that's when things became difficult.
However, despite all the things that went wrong, there's one thing that went right: I realised how much I enjoy writing about books. I'd always secretly intended Book to the Future as a side project to help me build a platform (criiiinge) and become a better fiction writer. Somewhere along the way, I came to the conclusion that I'd rather write about books than write my own books.
(As a sidenote: it's totally normal to want everything you wrote more than a year or two ago to spontaneously combust, isn't it?)
Unfinished things bug me. This blog has been sitting here on the internet, getting on my nerves for way too long.
One option I considered was to just delete everything, which would solve the problem of all those awful old reviews hanging around. But the thought of giving up on Book to the Future made me feel sad. And guilty.
Starting in September, I'm going to pick this project up where I left off. I'll begin by reviewing a book originally published in 1960, then post a new review every two weeks until I reach the year 2000.
How long is all this going to take?
I have 40 reviews remaining to complete the project. At a rate of one review every two weeks, I should be finished around…early 2020?
That's a really long time. Are you really sure you want to continue?
Yes! I still have things I want to say. I still have books to read. And I'm still finding my voice as a critic. What better place to do that than here, in my own space?
Also, I still think book blogging is important and worthwhile (whether this particular book blog is either of those things remains to be seen). That's probably a post for another day, though.
Don't you have anything better to do?
I work full time, so there's that. Plus, there are other things I'd like to write, like reviews of modern books, essays and other fun non-fiction stuff. However, finishing what I started is important to me, so I'm putting everything else on the back-burner for a bit and getting back to the business of completing this blog.
Hopefully with the minimum amount of soul-crushing self-doubt as possible this time around. That'd be nice.
What if things don't go to plan again?
Look, I know I'm the least reliable blogger ever. I promised I'd be relaunching this blog towards the end of 2017. I've had a genuinely rubbish year so far, which has made me realise how important it is that I do what makes me happy. And it turns out that's writing about books. Weird.
Author MichellePosted on August 19, 2018 August 20, 2018 Categories metablogTags blogging about blogging, plans for the future1 Comment on the future of book to the future in seven questions
all good things, april to july '18
Hi. It's been way too long.
I wrote a few words about what the hell I've been doing for the past six (and a bit) months, but deleted it all, because it sounded an awful lot like waaa waaaaa waaaa, and that's not what I want to say at all.
Here's the really short version, sans waaa: I have a great new copywriting job where I get to pat a lot of dogs. We had to move because our house was sold, but I've just got all my books back on the shelves in the new place, and I really like it here. And in the few weeks where I was flat broke while looking for work and moving, my local library saved my sanity. I visit pretty much every weekend now.
Also, in the middle of all that, I turned forty. I don't know how this happened either.
My All Good Things posts are an opportunity for me to look back on all the good stuff that's kept me going over the past month (or so). Because it's been a while between posts, I've got quite a lot to ramble about, so I'd better get started…
How to Solve Our Human Problems
I haven't been particularly adventurous with my music choices this year. I'm a little ashamed to say I've spent most of my time listening to podcasts or Spotify playlists. But there is one new album I've had on repeat lately…
Belle and Sebastian is one of my favourite bands, but for some reason, I put off listening to their latest release. When I did finally give How to Solve Our Human Problems a listen, I wondered what had taken me so long.
I managed to get my hands on some last-minute tickets to see B&S perform at the Palais Theatre back in May and had the most amazing night.
Our Tiny, Useless Hearts
Janice still loves her ex-husband, Alec. Her sister, Caroline is married to Henry, who's just revealed that he's having an affair with Martha, their children's teacher. Janice is disgusted on her sister's behalf – until she discovers that Caroline is herself having an affair with her neighbour, Craig. Alec catches Janice in bed with Craig – and Craig's wife, Lesley wants everyone to know that she's been having an affair with Alec.
Got all that? Good. Now – take all these characters, confine them to a suburban McMansion, add a generous helping of awkwardness, then stand back and watch the mayhem unfold. Our Tiny, Useless Hearts is a rare thing: the kind of book that will make you laugh and cry, then laugh all over again. It's chaotic, touching and very, very clever.
I'm really looking forward to reading more Toni Jordan. Her next novel, The Fragments, is a "literary mystery" that's due out later this year. Yes please!
The Hot Guy
Mel Campbell and Anthony Morris
Adam is hot. Like really, really hot. He doesn't even know he's hot. He has no idea, for instance, that there's an entire Facebook group dedicated to sleeping with him.
When recently dumped Cate is set up with Adam by her boss, Cate isn't aware that a night with the Hot Guy has a set of rules. The morning after, rather than making a hasty retreat, she decides to stick around.
The Hot Guy is oodles of fun. Not to mention screamingly funny. I particularly enjoyed the authors' comments on online movie reviewing culture. And there's a scene in Adam's hometown, which has a statue that looks a lot like him….anyway, I don't want to spoil all the jokes (and there are quite a lot of them) so you'll just have to trust me on this one – if you're feeling a little drab, read The Hot Guy.
S A Jones
After he's implicated in a violent incident at his workplace, executive Jonathon Bridge voluntarily enters the Fortress. It's an extreme step. His confinement will last a year, and his wife, Adalia, is due to give birth to their first child in a few months. If Jonathon's to save what's left of his marriage, The Fortress is his only option.
When I added The Fortress to Goodreads, I noticed how many people tagged it as "dystopian". Jones' world in The Fortress is only slightly removed from our own – it has PlayStations and football and the internet. But there's also the Fortress, a mysterious compound ruled by a matriarchal society; a place where men go to seek redemption.
I read The Fortress a few weeks ago and it seems to have set up camp in my head. There's something about this novel that doesn't sit quite right with me, and I'm still turning it over and over in my thoughts. Still, I think it's better to read a novel that makes you think – even if you disagree with it – than something you forget instantly.
Hannah Gadsby
While on the subject of things I can't get out of my head: Nanette. It's on Netflix. You've probably already seen it – I feel like I'm definitely the last person in the world to do so.
There are so many smart articles floating around Twitter that perfectly express what's so special about Nanette (like this one in the New Yorker, for instance). All I can say is that you really need to watch it. Then tell someone else.
The very first episode of Obscure opens with the words "I'm telling you right now at the outset: this is probably not a good idea".
Obscure is a pretty simple concept. It's a comedy podcast in which Michael Ian Black reads Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure out loud, commenting as he goes. Yeah – that's Jude the Obscure – without a doubt the most hilarious of Thomas Hardy's novels.
It's a bonkers idea for a podcast. But a bad idea? I'm not so sure. The second I heard the premise, I subscribed and I've been listening from the first episode.
At its best, Obscure is funny and fascinating. It's more than just a reading of Jude the Obscure – it's also a meditation on dreams and fame and what it means to be obscure. Black (who claims to have not read the book, though he clearly has) peppers each episode with interviews and observations taken from his own comedy career.
At its worst, Obscure is uneven and awkward. Some of the earlier episodes in particular have extended rants that stray a little too far away from the book, or interviews with people who have nothing to add. There are also moments when Black's interruptions simply restate what's already been said, like the Lyrics Genius version of Jude.
A few of the early episodes are rough, but I think Obscure is just starting to find its groove. I'm really interested to see how this podcast evolves and I look forward to every new episode.
Mi Goals Planner
I have one more recommendation this month, and it's for the Mi Goals Planner that's pictured in the header image for this post. Just say you're someone who is really, notoriously bad at planning things (like relaunching their blog, for instance). This journal encourages you to get your plans written down on paper and work through each step, one by one.
It seems stupid and basic, but it's working for me, because apparently I really need stupid and basic to get me back on track. And it's not too full of the kind of idiotic inspirational quotes (You are enough! Live, laugh, love!) that fill me with rage.
I got mine from Milligram and I'm finding it really useful so far (and no, this isn't sponsored. I'm just really disorganised and love this journal).
As I mentioned at the start of this post, I've kind of become a library addict. Where else can I experiment so wildly with what I read?
I've got a pile of books on my bedside table waiting to be read and I'm sure some of them will make appearances in next month's All Good Things post. But before that, there's a review I need to write. I'm also trying out a few bookish podcasts and working on a post about what I'm planning to do with this blog. More on that soon…
Author MichellePosted on August 5, 2018 August 6, 2018 Categories all good thingsTags belle and sebastian, Hannah Gadsby, How to Solve Our Human Problems, Jude the Obscure, Nanette, Obscure Podcast, Our Tiny Useless Hearts, The Fortress, The Hot Guy1 Comment on all good things, april to july '18
2018 – little gods – jenny ackland
Have you ever wanted to adopt a character from a book? The thought never occurred to me until I read Jenny Ackland's latest novel, Little Gods. Once you've met twelve-year-old Olive Lovelock, the novel's narrator, you might just feel the same way.
But too bad. She's all mine.
I was lucky enough to review Little Gods over at Newtown Review of Books last month. Here's a little of what I had to say:
Jenny Ackland's first novel, The Secret Son, was a tale of men and war and Australia that sprawled across generations and continents. In contrast, Little Gods takes place on a smaller scale. But don't let this quiet novel catch you unprepared: Little Gods might just crush your heart.
…Don't say I didn't warn you, okay? Click here to take a look at the rest of my review.
As always, my thanks to Jean and Linda for publishing my thoughts and generally putting up with me.
Author MichellePosted on July 15, 2018 July 15, 2018 Categories reviews in other placesTags 2018, jenny ackland, Little GodsLeave a comment on 2018 – little gods – jenny ackland
all good things, march '18
What? Where did March go? All of a sudden, it's the day after Easter and I'm winding back my watch again.
As I mentioned in my first All Good Things post, 2018 is shaping up to be A Year…and March has been no different. On one hand, I've settled into a new job and its rhythms – waking up with the birds, watching through the train window as hot air balloons hover over the inner north. I'm loving it. Even the commute. Even the early starts.
On the other hand, the house I'm renting is being sold in April, so I've had to adjust to randomly scheduled open-for-inspections, mopping floors at weird hours…and, of course, worrying about whether or not I'll have to move. Fingers crossed whoever buys this place wants to keep me riiiight where I am. I'm not too keen on the prospect of having to pack all my books into boxes.
So anyway, March has been almost comically all over the place, which seems to be the norm for this year. Looks like I'd better get used to it…
For anyone new here, All Good Things is a monthly post where I have a bit of a chat about some of the things I've enjoyed during the past month. It's a chance for me to write a little about some of the books I've been reading that I haven't had time to review in full, as well as movies I've enjoyed, what I'm watching on the small screen, games I've been playing – anything goes. It's mainly about the things I've loved. Good things. Hence the name.
An Uncertain Grace
I've been meaning to read one of Krissy Kneen's novels for the longest time – but last week, I picked up her sixth novel, An Uncertain Grace knowing next to nothing about it – and I'm wondering what's taken me so long.
An Uncertain Grace is told in five parts, tied together by the presence of Liv, who uses technology to tell stories. In the background of each narrative, we glimpse a world turning to water as the ocean rises, claiming front lawns and apartment blocks as its own. Nearly all sea life has died out, leaving only a particularly hardy species of jellyfish. Meanwhile, on land, some things haven't changed.
Everything is shifting, boundaries are moving, and through it all, there's Liv, growing slowly older. An Uncertain Grace is a dark and elegiac look at a future world – it's strange and compelling and even if I wanted to, I couldn't look away.
The Sparsholt Affair
Strictly speaking, All Good Things is meant to be about the things I've really enjoyed. But while I wasn't entirely convinced by Alan Hollinghurst's latest, The Sparsholt Affair, there's still something about this novel I can't shake.
It's a series of episodes in the lives of two men – in the first part of the novel, we meet David Sparsholt, while the remainder of the novel centres on his son, Johnny, who bears the weight of his father's very public disgrace on his shoulders.
The novel's first part, set in Oxford in the 1940s is simply enchanting. But it sets a tone and an atmosphere that the rest of the novel simply can't live up to. Sure, Hollinghurst's writing is typically elegant, but I found the novel's second half tough going. If only the whole novel had been set in that glorious first section…
The Lucky Galah
Finally, I know it was the subject of my most recent post, but I can't stop squawking about Tracy Sorensen's The Lucky Galah, which I reviewed for Newtown Review of Books towards the start of the month.
The thing is, there's so much I couldn't find space in my review to discuss – I wanted to write a lot more about the novel's humour in particular. Plus, there's a certain political figure in the novel who readers might find rather familiar. Anyway – no spoilers from me. Read the book – I can't recommend it highly enough.
Other obsessions…
I always feel a little worried when one of my favourite novels is adapted for the screen. However, trepidation aside, I couldn't resist watching the new four-part BBC adaptation of Howards End, which aired on the ABC recently.
I was pleasantly surprised. Much of the dialogue was taken directly from Forster's novel. Margaret and Helen Schlegel's costumes were just stunning (that red beret! The incredible coat with all the buttons! The scarves!). But more than that, this adaptation attempts to restore a little dignity to Leonard and Jacky Bast, as well as to the working classes, who are more visible in this adaptation than they are in the novel. While the novel begins with a letter, here we see the postman who delivers it.
I enjoyed the miniseries version of Howards End, but with that in mind, I have to confess, I've never actually seen the 1992 Merchant Ivory version. I'll have to try and rectify this very soon.
Right now, I'm in the middle of Jon McGregor's Reservoir 13, and can't wait to get back to it! I have The Reservoir Tapes ready to go as soon as I've finished.
Also, now I have a longer commute, I'm determined to try out a few literary podcasts. I'm also on the lookout for new music to enjoy, because I'm tired of listening to the same few songs
I'll let you know what I've found in next month's edition of All Good Things. More soon!
Author MichellePosted on April 2, 2018 April 2, 2018 Categories all good thingsTags alan hollinghurst, an uncertain grace, e. m. forster, howards end, jon mcgregor, krissy kneen, literary adaptations, reservoir 13, the lucky galah, the reservoir tapes, the sparsholt affair, tracy sorensen1 Comment on all good things, march '18
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I've been working really hard with Penny, and at the Mid County Championships yesterday, she qualified for Crufts. She behaved beautifully and was an absolute angel. Thank you for all your help and guidance.
We cannot thank you enough for your help with Tinker and her 'vertical scratching' problem. Since your visit last month and implementing your suggestions, she has settled down wonderfully and is now her old self. It's obvious that your method of seeing your 'clients' in-situ really works - your visit was both very informative and enjoyable and your written report is so helpful. We're also progressing nicely with getting Tinker and Bonnie to travel - again your advice was spot on. Many thanks again from two very grateful de-stressed cats and two very relieved owners!
Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you very much for the Sensation Harness. It is AMAZING!!! We have probably tried every conceivable lead and harness on the market to stop our 2 year old beagle Daisy from pulling, all to no avail. We are delighted with the positive effect the Sensation harness has had on walking Daisy. She is much happier it seems, as are we. No more straining around her neck, which I am eternally grateful for.
It was so lovely to meet you guys! Thank you so much for your help, you have such a kind attitude and have plenty of time for people! We have been practicing the exercise you taught us and hey presto!! She seems to be accepting dogs in a closer environment than ever before - speak soon!
Bobby is an 8 year old Border Collie who is very sensitive to noise. As well as fireworks and bird scarers he really doesn't like the sounds our neighbours make moving around upstairs. Claire, our vets and ourselves have worked closely together and whilst Bobby is still not 100% he is much, much happier - and safer too. Claire and the vet have given me the right tools to work with Bobby and now I know what to do I am much more confident and relaxed.
I have and will continue to recommend 4-Legs-Good any animal owner's who need support and guidance. Claire and Zoe have been so helpful in sorting out my rescued loopy lurcher's nervousness and socialising problems. I trust them both: what they don't know about animals is not worth knowing. Their calmness and reassuring manner transfers to both dogs and owners. Thanks guys for a great service!
We are so proud of her. She has amazed everyone, all the dogs she used to bark at, she now meets out on the field and although she would rather play with her ball than actually join in their play, she tolerates them more than I thought she would. Their owners are amazed at the transformation!!! She has a habit of sitting and looking like butter wouldn't melt so that they will give her treats. Believe it or not, other dog owners compliment us on what a well behaved dog she is!!!!
I am not stupid enough to think there is not a long way to go, but I am very, very reassured by the fact that there just may be something I can do about this after years of thinking we were resigned to our fate. Having read your report below, I should maybe not rush too much and try to take things gradually, but I feel much happier. Although I take Dottie religiously, twice a day for a walk it's always a relief to get her back home. Now I am actually contemplating a situation where I get to look forward to it again.
Henry's barking has really improved and I'm feeling much better too!
We are enjoying a very calm evening, with a mad dog who has been resting in a very exhausted state in her crate........have double checked and she's not dead!! The training manual is really excellent and my daughter is looking forward to getting stuck into some of the training with me.
Things are definitely on the up, Murray's a joy! He's walking twice a day, eating really well and we're able to leave him for a couple of hours at a time without coming home to a bomb site - he's taking quite a liking to chewing cardboard, but only when it's given, so all good there! We took your advice and enrolled him into doggy day care - he goes once a week and runs round all day, then is ever so calm for the following 1 or 2! I think it's probably a mixture of the 3Cs, day care and a lot of persistence, but he's turning into a really lovely young dog, bless him! We couldn't have got to this point without you!
Many thanks Claire for your help and advice regarding Jeffrey and his on-lead aggression towards other dogs. It was great to meet you at the showground ,enabling us to put your advice into practice with the other dogs in sight. I have to say that Jeffrey is coming on in leaps and bounds within just a few weeks of using the techniques so fingers crossed for a brighter, fun filled future! As an aside I also found the manual you provided very helpful. It gives an insight into dog behaviour/thought process that really does make a difference in trying to understand Jeffrey and made me rethink what I do on a daily basis. Looking forward to a catch up session in a few weeks, hoping you will see the improvement Jeffrey has made.
Thankyou so much for all your help and advice you really have helped me reconnect with my dogs and I am enjoying them every day!
Smudge is doing brilliantly. Seren is now the main handler when we are out walking. She has such excellent control over him and he obeys her which is great to see. She is so pleased. We have stuck to all the recommendations you gave us and so the majority of the time all is good. He does still like to chew chunks out of furniture on occasions but not as bad as he was. Smudge is so much more chilled now and instead of the odd nibble he now smothers us in licks and kisses. Seren has taught him a few more tricks one being that when she comes in he literally takes her coat off for her by getting hold of the hood. So as you can see we have now got a wonderful loving dog who is full of mischief and just great fun to have around.
Thank you for your report which we received yesterday. I know it may sound a cliche but in less than a week Tia is a changed dog! She seems calmer all round and even fell sleep in my arms whilst David was clipping her coat yesterday, she was actually snoring! I've been out with her for the first time on my own this morning and it was a completely different experience. I was calm, relaxed and enjoyed the walk. If we came across a dog I didn't know I took her to the side and made sure she focused on me (and the sausage of course). One lady even said she could do with me giving her some training tips as Tia was so good!! Just want to say a big thank you as you've definitely given us lots of tips to use.
We rescued Tigger from the moorland's kennels (www.moorlandskennels.co.uk) a year or so ago and he has done really well! However, he has a problem with other dogs. Claire was able to assess Tigger's reaction to other dogs at the clinic in Shrewsbury and show us how to approach unknown dogs in such a way as to boost Tigger's confidence. His behaviour is so much better already! Claire has shown us how to encourage Tigger to trust us to keep him safe around scary unknown dogs. Where I was starting to find walking him stressful, I can now enjoy walking the dogs again. The sensible harness has been a real help too and I now find Tigger much easier to handle' Also, the book and notes you give out are brilliant for refreshing on the things I have learnt. I can't believe how much dog training has changed over the years!
I'm loving the training! It's so fun and positive… no yelling or negative attention! The pushing to the door is practically none existent and they wait for food too, jumping on lap is rare now and they have been playing together!! I walk away when they get funny with each other when I'm the trigger. I'm a very happy household indeed. I still have lots to read, practice and work on but so far I cannot fault your directions. They just seems happier and 'look to me' more for direction instead of me looking on as chaos erupts… you are worth your weight in gold! Have a wonderful weekend!!
"Milo was a very anxious cat and he started toileting outside the litter tray. The suggestions that Claire made have really helped him to come out of his shell and he is more relaxed, happier and much more social with us. These days, whilst he still wees outside the litter tray he now poos in it. Because we have not had total resolution Claire has stayed in touch and is continuing to provide help and support"
Last time I wrote we were still having some concerns about Maddy's mouthing behaviours. Well, I am delighted to tell you that this problem has reduced significantly, yay! Her default behaviour is now to grab an object and be overwhelmed with excitement. Her favourite items are always to be found in the recycling bin, so other than being careful what we put in there, it's not a problem. The next thing I plan on doing with her is to get her to drop the objects into a box, which will save me having to clear up after her (then I will see if I can train her to clear up my daughter's mess too)!! Her recall work with distractions is going great too and our new dog walkers were quick to comment on her brilliant recall.
Otis was a stressed out over-groomer, who needed to be referred to a behaviourist. There were none close to my home, so I was delighted to find out that Claire offered Skype consultations. We had a very useful session and although changes I was already making had slightly improved Otis's over-grooming, Claire's suggestions really sped up the process. This is Bagheera before and after Claire's intervention. Very happy!


TRL led the European Commission study known as T-MAPPER (Transport Measures and Policies to Promote Emission Reductions) to provide a comprehensive understanding of policies being enacted outside the EEA (European Economic Area) to mitigate transport emissions.
The transport sector accounts for a fifth of global carbon dioxide emissions, and transport energy-related emissions are predicted to increase by 1.7 per cent per year to 2030. A large proportion of these emissions take place outside of Europe.
As well as providing information on policies outside the EEA, the study was tasked with recommending possible instruments to support the reduction or avoidance of increases in carbon emissions from transport in non-EEA countries.
In total, we reviewed the policies of 20 countries and made recommendations to EU policy makers. We identified channels of support and funding opportunities as well as further steps for investigation and analysis.


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Do you now have a Fully Hosted domain for your site? That would fix your DNS settings for a website.


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Q: How to create a .gitignore file in Windows 10 I tried to create a .gitignore file in my repository's root directory with the command
$ touch .gitginore

in Git Bash.

But when I looked at the file from the Windows Explorer. It says it's a text document. Isn't it supposed to be of the type File?

A: touch .gitignore works just fine. Windows detects it as a text file but git should works perfectly.
To be sure of it, you can type ls -la and you should see all your files with their extensions, including .gitignore just like in the following picture:

A: Since the question does not specify any required tools, this contains a solution if you want to create a .gitignore file using command prompt or Windows Explorer.
Command Prompt:
In case one receives the following error message on a Windows 10 system in command prompt because touch is a command of git bash:

'touch' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable
  program or batch file.

You can either use the following command in command prompt (cmd):
echo. > .gitignore

or
type nul > .gitignore

as indicated here: Windows equivalent of 'touch' (i.e. the node.js way to create an index.html). This procedure will not generate a Text Document as indicated in the problem statement, but a file that appears to not have any extension.
Windows Explorer:
If you try to do it in Windows 10 Explorer by clicking right mouse button(RMB)>New>Text Document and you try to name it .gitignore you can receive the following error:

You must type a file name.

This can be overcome by giving it the filename .gitignore.. So if your git repository folder contains a folder named output which you want to suppress/not sync, you can add it to the .gitignore by editing the .gitignore. file with a text editor and adding a line that contains /output. This last procedure generates a file which is also a .txt document as indicated in the problem statement, but as mentioned by @hobbs and @Youkool that is not a problem for git. Furthermore, the last procedure is verified in Windows 10 with git version 2.16.1.windows.4.

A:
but when I looked at the file from the windows explorer. It says it's a text document. Isn't it supposed to be of the type File

Windows says your README is of type File because it has no extension. In contrast, your .gitignore file has the extension .gitignore which Windows has been configured to report (probably by the git-for-windows installer) the type Text Document.

A: Please refer to How do I manually create a file with a . (dot) prefix in Windows? For example, .htaccess.
Reproducing for your easy access: In File Explorer, right click anywhere and create a new file. Type the new filename as .something. (notice the appended period) and press Enter twice, job done.

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* Interview with Crafty Games * What do when you gaming group isn't together.
Topics: DnD, RPG, Podcast, Crafty Games, Fantasy Craft, Your Group isn't together this week.
"What to Feed Your Raiding Party". Then we go into tips for recruiting a gaming group. Finally, discuss how to learn a new game!
We get "Savage" talking about Savage Worlds We discuss is DnD a product of the Midwest? We argue, Are we making published adventures incorrectly?
What do you want out of a Gaming Company? An Interview with Michael Shorten of Old Guy RPG Blog. Online Resources for Gaming.
In this episode we have an interview with Rob Conley, we talk about extreme Cthulhu props, and finally we discuss RPGs that are not exactly RPGs.
We have a long interview with James Raggi. We talk a little bit about GenCon 2010 and what we have planned for it.
Interview with Jess Hartley, We review Shadow, Sword, & Spell. We talk about GM screens.
In this episode we talk about good vs evil magic, we try to make undead unique, and we ponder killing player characters.
We talk about What do you bring to the gaming session? What's in your GM's Notebook, and we talk about gaming etiquette.
We talk about the trifecta of gaming low, med, and high level.
The new gaming box sets with James Raggi, The use of skill challenges in other game systems, and finally when to roll things out or roleplay things out.
Hexographer creator Joe Wetzel interview, Skills or no skills in Games, Mouse Guard Discussion.
The good, the bad, and the ugly about Alignments. How to make Modules your own. What supplements have influenced the way you play today.
Rumors In Games, Mini-Campaigns, and using a book or book series for your setting.
We talk about what Mark learned from DnD Encounters and we discuss the new DnD 4e Fortune Cards.
We talk about if player's character is the problem, We hear about the game Edge of midnight and we say Happy Birthday to HP Lovecraft.
Downtime Between Adventures. DnD 5ed?, Gamer Stereotype?
We talk about digital cartography and memories of gaming groups during our childhood.
We talk about the coolness of RPGGEEK.COM and by listener request, we talk about rolemaster.
We talk about the Leverage RPG and the Cortex System, We talk about doing play by post and play by mail.Finally we have a little rant about firearms in Fantasy games.
Hosts : Jeff, Mark, Brain. Covering Topics: Archetypes, NPC Companions, and Games within Games.
We talk about the environment in which we game. We chat about the maximum number of players a GM can handle, and we give the pros and cons to patrons.
Interviews with James Raggi from LotFP, Zak S and Mandy from DnD with Pornstars and I hit it with my Axe. We also have short discussion about if RPG are stories games or not.


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Home » Interior Design » One chance to make a good first impression: Office lobbies see a revamp
One chance to make a good first impression: Office lobbies see a revamp
September 10, 2018 Larry Grossman
How office lobby design is taking a page from hospitality to cater to the future of work
Do you remember the last office lobby you visited? Chances are you don't. Once intended as an area you simply pass through to reach your destination, office lobby design traditionally centered on creating a non-descript polished, professional space focused on purpose and function.
Fast forward to today, where mobile and wireless technology allows us to work from virtually anywhere. Where impromptu and, even, planned meetings can be just as productive in a coffee shop as in a conference room.
Rich textures and tones help office lobbies take a design cue from design-driven boutique hotels.
_q_tweetable:Office lobbies are no longer just a place to pass through; savvy building owners are focused on using them to create a sense of place._q_Our flexible workstyles have inspired a new approach to office lobby design. Office lobbies are no longer just a place to pass through; savvy building owners are focused on using them to create a sense of place. Taking a page from the hospitality sector, office lobbies are now being designed as a setting to linger, connect, and recharge. With a goal of establishing a unique sense of identity, my team has been focused on designing workplace lobby spaces that are memorable and encourage a welcoming sense of hospitality.
Remember the first time you stepped into the lobby of your boutique hotel while on vacation? That sense of welcome, individuality, and attention to detail can now also be found in workplace lobbies. By utilizing all of an occupant's senses, through interesting visual cues, textures, and even smells, a lobby can become a destination all on its own.
Particularly in my hometown of Boston, where rising new office construction has created a renewed focus from owners of existing office properties on maintaining a unique sense of identity and modernity, the office lobby can play an powerful role in the value of a property and its respective neighborhood. Especially as tenants view their "office" as extending beyond the walls of their leased space, occupier lease decisions can be impacted by the quality of such shared areas as the lobby, fitness area, and adjacent outdoor areas.
A striking entry, like that at the newly repositioned 125 Summer Street, establishes a neighborhood connection point and maximizes natural light.
My team has repositioned several office lobbies to meet these new demands. Some key design elements to consider when creating the lobby of the future include:
Variation for tailored use: For the repositioning of the lobby at 125 Summer Street, a 22-story commercial building in downtown Boston, our goal was to create a space that can accommodate a variety of uses. Different types of seating (arm chairs in different heights, sofas, and a perch table with stools) configured in diverse arrangements allow for both formal and informal interactions, as well as personal catch-up time or group interactions.
Customized visual cues: Color plays an essential role in making an impactful impression. For all our lobby design projects, we look to incorporate rich colors and textures into elements like art, furniture, and fixtures to establish a highly curated, personal space. In many instances, we've designed customized sculptural elements to further draw an occupant's interest. At Lafayette City Center, a mixed-use property in downtown Boston, we used dynamic light as a central design element. Ribbon-like lights extend along the ceiling to reinforce the path through the lobby to the elevator bank, while creating a bold visual cue from the street. Patterned terrazzo floors also reflect the light and mirror the lighting pattern.
Optimal natural light: Daylighting creates an environment that feels open, inviting, and inspiring. Natural light also supports user wellness and creates opportunities to incorporate other natural features like plants throughout a space. At 117 Kendrick Street in Needham, Massachusetts (a suburb just outside of Boston), natural light played a starring role in the redesign of the corporate center's lobbies, interconnecting corridor, and café. In this space we put a focus on the skylights and removed dividing walls to open sightlines and optimize light throughout the space.
A welcoming anchor: An extra element that helps visitors feel at home in a lobby is the addition of hospitality features such as streaming video or refreshments. I've seen a growing number of building owners incorporate coffee bars or beverage stations where occupants can enjoy a drink or pastry while catching up on e-mails. Similarly, a tastefully incorporated television can provide a central area for information on breaking news or weather updates.
Custom lighting, like that in Lafayette City Center, creates striking visual cues in a lobby space.
While lobby redesign is often focused on the interior, it's also important to build an authentic connection with the neighborhood immediately outside a building's door. With work occurring beyond the four walls of an office (or building for that matter), there's a great opportunity to bring that level of hospitality outdoors as an extension of the lobby through seating, planters, and a welcoming façade. Not to mention the fact that these elements also serve to better connect a property to a community and help enhance a local streetscape.
Calling on a strong passion for improving the built environment, Larry Grossman leads the planning and design of large-scale, mixed-use residential, commercial, and retail projects. Combining specialized knowledge of master planning, complex permitting, and building design, Larry carefully guides projects from concept to market—and creates distinctive spaces.
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The story of this event starts way back sometime in late 2010, I think earthquakes existed in Christchurch back then… Somehow Tim and I thought it was a wise idea to crash a dessert party around at Viv's place. Unfortunately for us this plan sort of backfired and Josie wasted no time in teaching us a lesson for turning up unannounced and signed us all up as planners to fill the calendar for the next year!
Control 82, on top of a cliff!
I had the honour of drawing Mc Queens Pass from the list and worked on some courses that would keep the steep climb to a minimum, having just run there recently in the Canterbury champs. The first visit to the map was an eye opener; it was much steeper than I remembered. The first control site we went to check out exposed our navigational weaknesses and we struggled to find it, settling on another site instead… Not such a good start. It got a little better from then on in and we found not only the original site we were looking for but the others I had marked on the map beforehand too.
One week out from the event in February 2011 and everything was pretty much ready to go, just some finishing touches to the maps that I planned to do on Tuesday evening… then pretty much as you all know the world was turned upside down and shaken a little bit. We had little option but to cancel the event that weekend plus we had no idea in what state the map was in. So the event was postponed for the first time.
Things were all set to go again in October 2011, but the rainy Tuesday night before the event I rang to get in touch with the farmer who suggested that the road was in no state to drive in on, so there was no option but to postpone once again….
Finally we got past the Tuesday milestone in March 2012! This time even the weather played its part and Saturday was a long hot day putting controls out. Josie tried to slow me down a little bit by having me lug drink bottles around in my pack as well as controls. It was a long hard day out.
Then Sunday rolled around very quickly, and Pete the farmer was very kind and moved all his stock so we could have the White, Yellow and Orange run through the farm paddocks without traumatising each other! It got hot quickly in the forest, but there was just enough time for us to get most of the White and Yellow tapes and controls out before course starts. We accidently forgot to put one box out on the white course, but luckily with the help of some fantastic Tait Radios I borrowed from work we were able to rush the SI box out and I just managed to beat Kaia to the control, who wasted no time in letting me know that she almost beat me there!
There was not much choice but to start in a similar location to the Canterbury champs for this event especially to minimise the amount of climb, which meant a slog up the hill to the start. I based the times and distances off this event and looking at the results it appears I judged the distances about right?
Red – most people seemed to enjoy slogging themselves up the hills however there were a few gripes about #13 on long red which did have the wrong description. I apologise for that, it was a small error which slipped through the cracks of multiple attempts to get this event from paper into reality. We tried to pick solid control features, combined with variety and route choice, and as a result some of the controls were potentially not as hard as we could have made them. I think due to the physically of the terrain this was a wise choice and not too many people were over the two hour mark on their courses. Unfortunately for me my attempt to unofficially burgle my own course failed and Chris managed to take 14 seconds out of me in the end!
Orange – we decided to make some late changes to avoid technical and possibly red level controls at the end of the course. Again I tried to allow good route choice options with controls sites that were fairly solid. I think there was one leg we did plan without a good attackpoint. However I think again most orange runners enjoyed themselves and it was good to hear some of them taking a few risks while some of the wiser ones took safer options on some of the longer legs.
Yellow – I wanted to get the Yellows off the boring tracks and into some exciting terrain so the best way to do that was to use some tape. With the tape we were able to get them down into a fairly extreme gully for some extra excitement. I was pleased to see that there was even a little bit of route choice going on in the yellow courses and even one I didn't even see myself to the last control!
White – again as with Yellow I wanted them to get off the boring tracks and into the forest. I hope I was successful and luckily I heard some of the laughter while getting that last white box out! The second last control for the whites was a little bit tricky and since checking the courses out the grass had grown up a bit and you could not see the control from the handrail feature. I was sorry to hear there were a couple of people out there that mis-punched on this control. It was a little bit tricky but in saying that they need to check descriptions and read their map!
At the end of a long hot day in the forest, everyone made it back safely and hopefully in one piece. I have learned from my previous courses that water is quite essential, and I am glad that after all the pain and suffering I went through to lug the drinks out there, there was very little I had to tip out when carrying them back!
Thanks to all the control collectors to helped me and Josie bring in the controls afterwards. It was tough terrain and it was really good to have willing people to go back into the hot, steep forest after having run round a course already. Also thank you to all those who helped set up the start and made sure the event ran smoothly afterwards. It allowed Josie and I to focus on getting the course out in time! Greg was especially helpful and must have done a 6 or 7 trips up and down the hill transferring gear, people, and controls, which saved a heap of both time and energy. Finally, Josie was the driving force behind getting this event to happen; she was an excellent controller and organiser, and did a good job making sure the courses were all in order, controls in the right place plus kept me under some sort of control… I hope… for your sake!


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Olive Garden is a national chain Italian restaurant with three locations in the Rochester area. The restaurant is owned by the Darden Company.
Step 1: Buy a box of pasta and two jars of alfredo sauce from Wegmans.
Step 2: Cook the entire box of pasta. Heat both jars of alfredo sauce.
Step 3: Combine. Add more salt. Eat the entire thing.


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HANDBELL SCHOOLS
TALLINN SCHOOL
TARTU SCHOOL
HANDBELLS FOR SALE
Who are the staff?
Mari Tooming –Managing Director
Handbells, solfeggio, handbell course for adults
Mari has been working at the Tartu Arsis Handbell School since its founding, first as a piano teacher and later a solfeggio and handbell teacher. Her interest in music started in kindergarten and she continued developing it in different schools.
In addition to playing the piano and singing in a choir, she is also fascinated by the king of all instruments – the organ. Children find Mari to be a gleeful, sometimes strict, but mostly a kind and fun teacher. She has taught in many different schools and choirs, that have grown her persistency in making her dreams a reality. Mari loves classical and contemporary music performed by professional musicians. Since 2007, she is the conductor of the Tartu youth concert ensembles.
Mari Tooming
Made Kudu
Made Kudu – Piano
Made has been in contact with music since she started her studies at the Tartu children's music school when she was 5. Studies at the Heino Eller Tartu Music College and at the Estonian Academy of Music followed. Made has taught music at the Otepää Music School, Pühajärve Basic School and at the Tartu Audentes Private School. She came in Arsis through substitute lessons – the piano teacher fell ill, Made came to help and stayed. Students find Made to be a fun teacher, who knows how to joke, but still will find each little mistake. From 2009 until 2019 Made worked also as a Managing Director of the Tartu School.
Merili Retter – piano
Merili's love for music runs in the family – her mother and grandfather have both been actively engaged in music. Merili started her music studies at the Elva Music School. After high school she received music education graduating University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy. While studying there she started giving singing lessons in her home town Elva. After graduating from the University she joined Tartu Arsis Handbells School staff as a piano teacher.
Merili likes all kind of musical genres, but she enjoys Estonian funk/soul music and progressive rock the most.
Merili Retter


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The Power of A Dress: The Believe In Yourself Project
Make Huestory
"A great dress can make you remember what is beautiful about life."-Rachel Roy
A whisper of chiffon. The caress of silk. Slipping on the right dress can make you feel pretty. Special. Empowered.
Just look what it did for Cinderella.
On January 31st, a group of special girls in Washington, DC got to experience a little magic of their own when they received dresses for a father daughter dance. Sam Sisakhti, founder of the world's largest Independent Fashion ecommerce site, U.S. Trendy, created the Believe in Yourself project to help empower young women. The non profit provides new designer dresses to girls for school functions so that they can feel confident–regardless of physical or financial limitations.
After donating dresses in sample sizes anonymously around Boston, Massachusetts for months, Sisakhti knew he had to do more–so he started The Believe In Yourself Project, sharing beautiful dresses with girls around the city. "One girl said it was the nicest dress she'd ever owned," he says of the first donation event. "Another said she'd wear it to the school dance. It was very moving. It was a powerful experience … This kind of was a launching pad that made me think I should do it more often."
Since starting in 2016, Believe in Yourself has donated dresses to girls in community centers, after-school programs, and low-income housing centers in Boston, Massachusetts; Bangor, Maine; and now, Washington DC. The Believe in Yourself mission is to promote a positive body image and healthy self esteem. By starting at an early age, the organization hopes to empower girls to feel good about themselves and take an active role in their schools and communities with the guiding belief that "all women are beautiful and…all girls should feel confident and good about themselves. Finances or body insecurities should never stand in the way."
Sisakhti says he was inspired to make a difference after seeing girls get bullied online. "Over the past few years, I have grown increasingly concerned with the cyber bullying and body shaming that I have seen online. At the same time, I realized the enormous social pressure that many young girls feel to try to be hip and socially cool by wearing clothing that is seen as stylish. Many girls are unable to afford these fashions and can often feel ashamed socially."
He hopes to expand the Believe In Yourself Project and include women to mentor and empower girls across the country. By speaking about their own struggles with body acceptance, these women can inspire the next generation of leaders.
Donate to The Believe In Yourself Project–with your funds, your time, and your voice. Learn more about the organization and their work at believeinyourself.org.
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India Regional News
IMD issues rainfall alert for Punjab, MP
New Delhi , Jan 16 : Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are likely to receive rain/thunderstorm today and tomorrow due to the prevalence of Western Disturbance (WD) as a cyclonic circulation lies over east Afghanistan and adjoining Pakistan, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
According to IMD widespread rain is also likely to occur over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi in the next two days.
"Isolated thunderstorm accompanied with lightning also likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Rajasthan on January 16," the IMD said in its All India Weather Warning Bulletin.
Dense fog in isolated pockets is very likely over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and Tripura during the next two days.


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The Future of Liberal Revolution
Since 1989, the Cold War has ended, new nations have emerged in Eastern Europe, and revolutionary struggles to establish liberal ideals have been waged against repressive governments throughout the world. Will the promise of liberalism be realized? What can liberals do to make the most of their opportunities and construct enduring forms of political order?
In this important and timely book, a leading political theorist discusses the possibility of liberal democracy in Western and Eastern Europe and offers practical suggestions for its realization. Bruce Ackerman begins by sketching the challenges faced a Western Europe free for the first time in half a century to determine its own fate without the constant intervention of the United States and the Soviet Union. Unless decisive steps are taken, this moment of promise can degenerate into a new cycle of nationalist power struggle. Revolutionary action is now required to build the foundations of a democratic federal Europe—a union strong enough to keep the peace and to combat the threat of local tyrannies.
Ackerman next considers Eastern Europe and discusses fundamental problems overlooked in the rush to build market economies there. He points out that leading countries—including Poland, Hungary, and Russia—have yet to establish new constitutions, contenting themselves instead with hasty amendments to old Communist documents. This is a great mistake, says Ackerman, for there is an urgent need to constitutionalize liberal revolution, and the window of opportunity for doing this is far smaller than many people realize. Neither judicial efforts to punish collaborators with the old regimes and to redress wrongs done to their victims nor the judicial activism now sweeping Eastern Europe should take priority over the formulation of democratically legitimated constitutions. Ackerman concludes by considering the impact of 1989 on South Africa, Latin America, and the United States, exploring how decisive liberal action throughout the world can help to expand the range of functioning constitutional democracies and recover liberalism's lost revolutionary heritage. .
Bruce Ackerman is Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University. His books include We the People and the award-winning Social Justice in the Liberal State
"The revolutionary transformation of former Leninist regimes has shocked and confounded both Left and Right. To grasp the significance of this political earthquake, Ackerman argues, we must introduce or re-invent the concept of a liberal revolution. He applies this concept to the American Revolution, of course, and also to the creation of a federal Europe. But he devotes special attention to Central and Eastern Europe and the ex-USSR. Particularly impressive, to my mind, is his analysis of the deep contradiction between constitution-making and retributive politics (the punishment of elites and collaborators from the old regime). Ackerman defends his bold choice for constitution-making, which is simultaneously a choice against retribution, with concreteness, cogency, and eloquence."—Stephen Holmes, Political Science, University of Chicago
"Ackerman defends his bold choice for constitution-making, which is simultaneously a choice against retribution, with concreteness, cogency, and eloquence."—Stephen Holmes, Professor of Political Science and Law, University of Chicago
"The collapse of Communism is as much a challenge to liberalism as it is to socialism. Ackerman argues eloquently for liberal revolutions that will not only achieve, but also preserve, human freedom. This short book is long on wisdom."—Alan Wolfe, Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research
"This gem of a book plays for high stakes as it explores the new era from Moscow to Warsaw, Beijing to Havana. . . . This passionate but tightly reasoned book contributes mightily to the post-cold-war debate over priorities."—Richard O. Hathaway, Christian Century
"Few recently published books will deserve to be read as much as this one."—Ian Kearns, International Affairs
"A book about real problems in the real world outside the hermetically sealed academic hothouse. . . . This brief book brims with thoughtful reflection and sound advice from a leading liberal thinker."—Terence Ball, Ethics
"With his contribution to the debate on the possibility of liberalism in postcommunist societies, Ackerman has perceptively high-lighted some of the most disturbing questions of the reconstitution of genuine politics after decades of hollow bureaucratic ritual and ideological deception. This book should be read by all those who want to make sense of the most important political event of the last half-century: the end of communism and the adventures of freedom in the post-Leninist landscape."—Vladimir Tismaneanu, Slavic Review
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Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Maximianus Herculius
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Roman; minted in Trier, Germany
On the front of this well-preserved coin is a portrait of the Roman emperor Maximianus Herculius (reigned 286–305). He was one of the four men (called tetrarchs) who together ruled the Roman Empire at this time, after its division into east and west halves under Diocletian (reigned 284–305). Maximianus is identified by the inscription that encircles his portrait—MAXIMIA - NVS P F AVG. The phrase P[ius] F[elix] Augustus indicates that he is a "dutiful" and "happy" emperor. Diocletian gave Maximianus the title of Herculius, a reference to the great hero Hercules, who is depicted on the back of the coin with his characteristic club and lion skin.
Obverse: MAXIMIA - NVS P F AVG (Maximianus Pius Felix Augustus) Reverse: HERCVLI – CONSER[VATORI] AUGG ET CAESS NN (defender or protector, Our Augustus and Caesar).
1.8 cm; 5.25 g
Restricted gifts of the Classical Art Society, John T. Vaughan and Jeffrey R. Darna
Elena Stolyarik, "Collections," in American Numismatic Society Magazine, issue 2 (2019), pp. 61-2 (fig. 35).
Bastien and Metzger, Le trésor de Beaurains (dit d'Arras), no. 347 (this coin).
Imperial (roman)
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Domitian, AD 90/91, issued by Domitian
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nerva, 97, issued by Nerva
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Empress Faustina the Younger, AD 161/75, issued by Marcus Aurelius
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Lucius Verus, December AD 163/December AD 164, issued by Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Commodus, 180, issued by Commodus
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Septimus Severus, 194/95, issued by Septimius Severus
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla, 216, issued by Caracalla
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Aurelian, 272, issued by Aurelian


Hey - I got my way! i wanted a new template, and now, I have a new template. Please let me know about any problems or difficulties, including any mis-categorized links or if I neglected to bring anyone over from the Boring Blog.
I'm currently HUGELY grouchy. Despite my happy new template. I am doing laundry, around editing of the template and parenting teh children.
But the children are out of control. Out Of Control. No. OUT OF CONTROL. I was initially pleased that they were otherwise occupied while I was fussing with the blog. They were designing "binder covers" for their notebooks for school using some Microsoft program. Thing One seems to be quite apt at figuring out how to do funky things with minimal tools. Then, my sister was chatting with me via Google Talk, and mentioned that Thing Two had sent her a message on Sunday. So I told the girls that my sister was on line. So they went and chatted with her, but then they switched to the voice function on Google Talk, and I think that's when things started to get crazy. CRAZY.
Then I went down to the laundry room (on the trip that started the smoldering in my chest), and when I returned, they honestly were BOUNCING around the room. No, wait. FIrst they ran down stairs to the laundry room, 2 little streaks of voice and energy, "we sent you voice messages ...meep .... e-mail ..... phone .... sound" AGH! I came back to the apartment (still angry), and there was more hyperactivity, and EIGHT messages in my gmail box --- voice messages. Huh?
So I told them to brush their teeth and go to bed. But they wanted the chocolate I bought at Trader Joe's today with the promise of sharing after dinner. So they continued with their hyperactivity, including Thing Two's over use of "cooooooo-ellle!" (i.e., "cool" in a very annoying lilting way).
Finally, I got them toward bed, but only with the strictness kicked up a few notches - requirements of SILENCE and of room cleaning and grouchiness on my part.
Beloved, I believe, was laughing at me. He took a moment between the chocolate and the mommy grouchies to show them a leaf bug he temporarily captured for their viewing pleasure. It was very cool looking. They then let it go.
We have 16 units in this apartment. Several of them with kids residing within. I would say at least half of the apartments contain families.
there are two washers and two dryers. They are normal capacity. Sometimes, to say the least, it gets crowded down there.
tomorrow, THIS family is going away. We are going to friends' summer home in the Berkshires. I have not done laundry since, um, I was at my parents' house on August 5-6. Now, granted, the kids weren't back until the 12th, so it wasn't the laundry of 4 people that was mounting, but rather of two, and MY laundry was largely drycleaning. So it wasn't really so horrible. I'd say I had 6 loads to do.
While my clothes were in the washer, another mom had clothes in the dryer, but she'd overfilled her washers, and so she needed to do a second round in the dryer. No problem. She's very nice, we chatted while we waited for the machines to shift around, and all was pleasant. Someone else had come down, and put their clothes "in line" after mine.
My clothes went into the washer and started their cycle while the dryers (the ONLY TWO dryers) still had approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes left. The washers take 20 minutes.
When I went back down to just re-set my internal timer (i.e., I was soooo engrossed in copying links to my new template, I lost complete track of time), I found all my clothes had been taken from the washers and plopped on TOP of the dryers, which had approximately 40 minutes left on them. The washers were almost done - that other person's clothes. One pair of Thing Two's wet shorts were on the FLOOR of the laundry room.
WHY would someone do this? It is not going to get their laundry done any sooner. All they're doing is being RUDE. Unless they plan to go down there and stalk the machines so they can put their clothes in the dryer before mine, there's just NO POINT in taking my clothes out of the washers.
IF I was one of hte MANY people in this building who find it perfectly appropriate to put their clothes in the washer at 8 a.m., and then go upstairs, take a shower, load the kids into the stroller, walk to the library, walk to the grocery store, play at the park, and at some time around 3 p.m. come back to put their clothes in the dryer, I could UNDERSTAND my clothes being put on top of the washers. But this was not the case. I was not being negligent. I am NEVER negligent with my laundry. I KNOW that there are people waiting for me. I KNOW that we SHARE these appliances.
I came back upstairs and told Beloved (with a raised voice and a little bit too much passion) that the NEXT time we move, it will be to a place where we have our OWN machines, b/c I am SICK AND TIRED of RUDE people mussing with my clothes!!!
A few minutes later, the nice, responsible, considerate, respectful mom whose clothes were in the dryer knocked on my door to say, "come down in 10 minutes, my clothes are gonna be done early, and I'm afraid someone's trying to cut in front of you."
At least there are some nice people. grrrr. arggh.
I likey! It's so light. It feels kind of spring-ish, which is fine by me. I feel kind of minty after looking at it. I mean that in a good way.
Nice template! (never mind that the template you dissed is mine as well...! JK) It looks much more individual and "grown up" than the old one. I like it.
As for the laundry thing -- I complete agree. I've had the very competitive and rude experience of doing laundry in NYC laundrymats, and there are few things I get more anxious about than competing for dryers.
I had my own obnoxious laundry experience yesterday, but it involved the building maintenance people deciding to hose down (not just wash, but spray the hose) the laundry room. Every surface was wet, and the floor was covered with half an inch of icky water as they cleaned. I literally had to hold all of my laundry as I took it out of the dryer because there was no dry surface to put it on. No easy task. Good thing I only did two loads! And I couldn't wait until they were done cleaning lest I be faced with ironing (had interview clothes in there).
Anyway... BTW, where did you find the template?
On the laundry thing... very annoying and rude and all that. But is it possible that someone just wanted to wash, and was planning to line dry their stuff?
The girls are IN the building.


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Q: Google Places Autocomplete API key not working on live form & shiny (but works on jsfiddle) I am trying  to make an html form through google script and have a place field which requires autocomplete api. I tried the same using shiny app and I am getting similar errors.
The code works when tried in jsfiddle but the same when run through live google script url/ shiny app results in an error. "Oops something went wrong".
The error when checked on console is :
"Google Maps JavaScript API error: RefererNotAllowedMapError"
However I have placed no restrictions on the api key (to just make it work atleast once).
API Key Config Settings
I have also enabled billing in the project. (But still obviously plan to run the project on the free credits I have :D)
I have followed the format of code as shown in this tutorial to build the form. https://www.bpwebs.com/how-to-create-data-entry-form-with-google-html-service-and-submit-data-to-google-sheets/ And customized the form to suit my fields.
Any suggestions on what to try out to make it work on the google script url or shiny?
There is unfortunately no google cloud support available to basic users and hence looking for the community to help out here.
Example Code:

    <form name="tutorial-check">

      Select Eatery:
      <input id="locationTextField" type="text" size="50" name = "eateryname">

      Choose Rating:

      <input type='radio' name='rating' value='0'> 0:
      <input type='radio' name='rating' value='1'> 1:
      <input type='radio' name='rating' value='2'> 2:
      <input type='radio' name='rating' value='3'> 3:
      <input type='radio' name='rating' value='4'> 4:
      <input type='radio' name='rating' value='5'> 5:

      <button type="submit">Send</button>

    </form>

Thanks a lot.

A: After many weeks of struggles around the api issue, I finally figured the problem and was able to resolve the issue. Posting it for everyone else who might be facing issues due to a similar problem.
So apparently there are different rules for Google Maps platform in India. The google cloud billing account cannot be used for Google Maps Platform usage. And it doesn't error out on the console for us to know that the issue of api's not being able to be used is because of lack of additional billing account to be put for maps apis.
https://developers.google.com/maps/gmp-india-faq
So what needs to be done is, if your project includes only maps apis like mine, then you can disable the existing billing account from the project, set up a new one for maps project and link it with the project.
That should resolve the error of "Google Maps JavaScript API error: RefererNotAllowedMapError".
Maybe this is the not the case for other countries but wherever these new sets of rules are, this is a new additional thing to take care of.


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RBI Bonds, 8% P.A.Saving (Taxable)
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1. 8 % Savings (Taxable) RBI Bonds, 2003
It has been decided by the Government of India to issue 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds, 2003 with effect from 21st April 2003 in terms of their Notification No.F.4(10)-W&M/2003 dated 21st March 2003 read with Notification F.No.4(10)W&M/2003 dated 2nd April 2003. A copy of the Government Notification is enclosed. The salient features of the Bond are detailed below:
2. Eligibility for Investment:
The Bonds may be held by -
(i) an individual, not being a Non-Resident Indian -
(a) in his or her individual capacity, or
(b) in individual capacity on joint basis, or
(c) in individual capacity on anyone or survivor basis, or
(d) on behalf of a minor as father/mother/legal guardian
(ii) a Hindu Undivided Family.
(iii) (a)'Charitable Institution' to mean a Company registered under Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act 1956 or
(b) an institution which has obtained a Certificate of Registration as a charitable institution in accordance with a law in force; or
(c) any institution which has obtained a certificate from Income Tax Authority for the purposes of Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
(iv) 'University' means a university established or incorporated by a Central, State or Provincial Act, and includes an institution declared under section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 (3 of 1956), to be a university for the purposes of that Act.
3. Limit of Investment:
There will be no maximum limit for investment in the Bonds.
4. Tax Treatment:
(i) Income-tax: Interest on the Bonds will be taxable under the Income-Tax Act, 1961 as applicable according to the relevant tax status of the bond holder.
(ii) Wealth tax: The Bonds will be exempt from Wealth-tax under the Wealth- tax Act, 1957.
5. Issue Price
(i) The Bonds will be issued at par i.e. at Rs.100.00 percent.
(ii) The Bonds will be issued for a minimum amount of Rs. 1000/- (face value) and in multiples thereof. Accordingly, the issue price will be Rs.1000/- for every Rs.1,000/-(Nominal).
6. Subscription
Subscription to the Bonds will be in the form of Cash/Drafts/Cheques. Cheques or drafts should be drawn in favour of the Receiving Office, specified in paragraph 10 below and payable at the place where the applications are tendered.
7. Date of Issue
(i) The Bonds will be issued with effect from 21st April 2003 and will remain on tap till further notice.
(ii) The date of issue of the Bonds in the form of Bond Ledger Account will be the date of receipt of subscription in cash or the date of realisation of draft/cheque.
8. Form
i) The Bonds will be issued and held at the credit of the holder in an account called Bond Ledger Account (BLA).
ii) New Bond Ledger series with the prefix (TB) are to be opened. All investment in 8% Savings (Taxable) Bonds by an existing BLA holder will be viewed as a new investment under a new BLA.
iii) The Bonds in the form of Bond Ledger Account will be issued by and held with designated branches of the agency banks and SHCIL as authorised by Reserve Bank of India in terms of paragraph 10 below.
iv) The Certificate of Holding in respect of Bond Ledger Account will be issued in Form TBX or Form TBY as applicable for non-cumulative and cumulative investments respectively.
v) The Certificate of Holding in respect of cash applications may be issued on the same day as per the extant instructions.
9. Applications:
(i) Applications for the Bonds may be made in Form 'A' (Annex 2) or in any other form as near as thereto stating clearly the amount and the full name and address of the applicant.
(ii) Applications should be accompanied by the necessary payment in the form of cash/drafts/cheques as indicated in paragraph 6 above.
(iii) Applicants who have obtained exemption from tax under the relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, shall make a declaration to that effect in the application (in Form 'A') and submit a true copy of the certificate obtained from Income-Tax Authorities.
10. Receiving Offices
Applications for the Bonds in the form of Bond Ledger Account will be received at:
(a) Authorised Branches of State Bank of India, Associate Banks, Nationalised Banks, four private sector banks and SHCIL as specified in the Annex 3.
(b) Any other bank or branches of the banks and SHCIL as may be specified by the Reserve Bank of India in this regard from time to time.
11. Nomination:
A sole holder or a sole surviving holder of a Bond, being an individual, may nominate in form B (Annex – 4) or as near thereto as may be, one or more persons who shall be entitled to the Bond and the payment thereon in the event of his/her death.
12. Transferability:
The Bond in the form of Bond Ledger Account shall not be transferable.
13. Interest:
(i) The bond will be issued in cumulative and non-cumulative form, at the option of the investor.
(ii) The Bond will bear interest at the rate of 8% per annum. Interest on non-cumulative bonds will be payable at half-yearly intervals from the date of issue in terms of paragraph 7 above. Interest on cumulative bonds will be compounded with half-yearly rests and will be payable on maturity along with the principal. In the latter case, the maturity value of the Bonds shall be Rs.1601/- (being principal and interest) for every Rs.1,000/-(Nominal). Interest to the holders opting for non-cumulative Bonds will be paid from date of issue in terms of paragraph 7 above upto 31st July/31st January, as the case may be and thereafter at half-yearly for period ending 31st July/31st January on 1st August and 1st February.
Interest on Bond in the form of "Bond Ledger Account" will be paid, by cheque/warrant or through ECS by credit to bank account of the holder as per the option exercised by the investor/holder.
14. Advances/Trade ability against Bonds
The Bonds shall not be trade able in the secondary market and shall not be eligible as collateral for loans from banks, financial Institutions and Non Banking Financial Companies, (NBFC) etc.
15. Repayment
i) The Bonds shall be repayable on the expiry of 6 (Six) years from the date of issue. No interest would accrue after the maturity of the Bond.
Kindly find the details of 8% Saving (Taxable) RBI Bonds,2003 and find the attach forms.
(1) The chq. Has to be made in favour of SBI 8% Saving (Taxable) RBI Bonds,2003.
(2) Pl. Confirm whether client wants NON CUMULATIVE OR CUMULATIVE SCHEME.
(3) Pl. Fill witness portion form below HUF declaration form only.
(4) Documents required are self attested PAN CARD COPY and ADDRESS PROOF AND CANCELLED CHQ.
(5) NO CUTTING ON FORM.
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