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A downtown dude takes his love of 'The Dude' downtown big-time
Dan Kane CantonRep.com entertainment editor @dkaneREP
Mar 8, 2018 at 7:00 AM Mar 8, 2018 at 8:46 AM
Definitely a major dude in downtown Canton, David Sherrill estimates he has seen "The Big Lebowski" 500 times.
"There was a time when I was watching it every night," Sherrill said about the 1998 cult comedy hit that stars Jeff Bridges as a zen-calm, White Russian-swilling antihero known as The Dude. "I could probably sit down and write the script from memory if I wanted."
Sherrill, who co-owns the funky boutique Arrowhead Vintage Goods with his wife, Melissa, is one of downtown Canton's hands-on cheerleaders. And he's parlayed his "Lebowski" fandom into a downtown celebration.
At 7:30 p.m. Friday, the Palace Theatre will host a screening of "The Big Lebowski" in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Doors will open at 6:30 for pre-show fun. There will be "Big Lebowski" trivia questions on the screen, the Palace bar will be offering White Russians (a major movie tie-in), and Arrowhead will have a booth in the lobby selling Lebowski-themed buttons, magnets, hats and T-shirts.
Just prior to the movie, Sherrill will emcee a "Big Lebowski" costume contest on the Palace stage. "I'm dressing very Dude-ish," Sherrill said. "We'll have best Dude, best Walter (John Goodman's movie character), different categories. At Lebowski fests, someone will show up as a cassette tape of Creedence Clearwater." Costume prizes will include a bowling ball cake that Hazel & Rye Artisan Baking Co. is donating, gift cards and more.
"I'm going to show slides with a certain (movie) scene and encourage people to shout out the line that goes with it," Sherrill said. Asked if he's anticipating "Rocky Horror"-style participation during the screening, he said, 'That's half the fun of being at the Palace, it's a big audience that likes to laugh and react with a cult film like this. I can't imagine that people wouldn't want to play along."
After the show, like a Pied Piper in a ratty bathrobe, Sherrill will lead a downtown pub crawl of costumed Lebowski revelers. "Buzzbin, The Auricle and George's will have $4 White Russians," he said. "So we'll be drinking those and being very dude."
Sherrill is expecting a big crowd Friday night. "We already have 500 people interested on Facebook, which is usually two-thirds of the people that will show. I would guess 750 to 1,000 people," he said. "The word got out really fast. Melissa and I were at Basil two days after the movie was announced and a guy heard us talking about trivia and he told us he'd already bought tickets."
Here, Sherrill talks about his long-lasting obsession with "The Big Lebowski," a film about a hapless stoner, bowler guy, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, who seeks restitution for a urine-stained throw rug and finds himself in a whole mess of complications involving a kidnapping, a briefcase filled with a million dollars (or not), a severed toe, a gang of nihilists, a lustful performance artist and more.
Q. Tell me about your history with the movie. When did you first see it?
A. "It saw it in the theater in '98. I first saw a promotion for the movie on Jay Leno and it looked terrible to me. I loved (the Coen Brothers' previous film) 'Fargo' so much, I wanted to see it. I really didn't get it the first time, but my friends loved it. Since then, I've probably seen it 500 times."
Q. What do you love about it?
A. "It's absurdist. It's completely insane. None of it makes sense. No way would this movie get made again. There's a cowboy who narrates and oversees everything and they never explain who he is. Even Sam Elliott (who plays the cowboy) went to the Coen Brothers during filming and said, 'Who am I?' They made a Mickey Spliiane, film-noir type mystery but they made the hero of the movie a loser. Instead of being a clever and doing all the right detective stuff, he ruins his car several times. Plus, the movie is beautifully filmed and incredibly detailed."
Q. Can you tell me a piece of mind-blowing "Lebowski" trivia?
A. "At the very beginning of the movie, the Dude writes a check for 69 cents and dates it Sept. 11, 1991, and the camera shows George Bush Sr. on the TV saying 'This aggression will not stand.' Exactly 10 years later, on Sept. 11, 2001, George W. Bush said the same thing."
Q. Any other important trivia I need to know?
A. "The word 'dude' is said 161 times. The Dude says 'man' 147 times."
Q. The whole Dude vibe is pretty seductive, isn't it?
A. "There's a lot of very calming stuff in there. You get a bit of the Dude's attitude, 'Life goes on, man.' No matter what happens or how upset the Dude gets, later he's OK. He's got his philosophy. He's real chill. He's a dude."


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Home / Resources / Legal Alerts / New Water Policy Legislation Not Just About Water; Imposes New Delta Land Use Regime
Robert M. McCormick
New Water Policy Legislation Not Just About Water; Imposes New Delta Land Use Regime
2009 Legislation in Review
The 2009 legislative year proved to be one of the most difficult in recent years as the California Legislature remained preoccupied with an ever increasing budgetary crisis and an ultimatum from the Governor for water reform. The depth of the gridlock in 2009 was evidenced by a dramatic decrease in the volume of legislation that resulted in the fewest bills passed, and the fewest signed into law, in more than 40 years. Despite the lack of volume in 2009, the Legislature did enact several laws of significance to the commercial real estate industry.
1. Water Policy. The most important ground breaking legislation signed into law last year, particularly for our region, was the five bill water agreement package that many believe to be the most significant reform of water policy in California in 50 years. While the stated intent of the legislation is to ensure a sufficient supply of water for all Californians, a central focus of this legislation remains the environmental plight of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. As a result of this focus, the water package is not just about water as it includes a new land use regime for the Delta. The water agreement package is made up of the following new laws:
SB 1, 7X which provides for a comprehensive new governance structure for the Delta and the myriad of agencies that oversee the Delta, setting up a Delta Stewardship Council which will among other things develop a Delta Plan that will include critical land use protections for development projects with in the Delta.
SB 2, 7X which authorizes the issuance of an $11.4 billion dollar state general obligation bond to finance a wide range of improvements and enhancements to the state's water system that will assure water supply and delivery. The bond will be on the ballot in November 2010.
SB 6, 7X which establishes new groundwater monitoring requirements with enforcement penalties.
SB7, 7X which establishes new statewide water conservation and efficiency targets for urban users (20% by 2020) and industrial users (10% by 2020).
SB 8, 7X which seeks to limit illegal diversions of surface water from the Delta by establishing monthly reporting requirements with civil penalties.
There are many critics of the water package especially in the Delta region which was given only token membership on the Delta Stewardship Council. Irrespective of various positive and negative attributes of the water agreement package, the key to its success rests on the passage by the voters in November of the enormous bond measure which is likely to encounter fierce opposition not only because it includes several billions in pork, but also because it is believed that the bond will be used to finance, among other things, a new massive peripheral canal. It also remains to be seen if the voters will be receptive to placing more debt on to the State in this struggling economy.
2. Appraisers. SB 237 follows up on last year's legislation that responded to the belief that the failure to properly regulate the appraisal industry was a contributing cause to the mortgage crisis. Last year's legislation expressly prohibited interested parties from improperly influencing appraisers. This year's legislation enumerates additional prohibited acts, such as withholding timely payment for an appraisal, or requesting the payment of compensation to achieve higher priority in the assignment of appraisal business.
At the request of the Appraisal Institute, this act also closes a loophole with respect to appraisal management companies defined as companies that employ or broker for a group of eleven or more appraisers. This act requires those companies to now register with the Office of Real Estate Appraisers and comply with the same licensing and certification program standards that apply to independent appraisers.
3. Expiring Tentative Maps. AB 333 and AB 1084 as of July 15, 2009 extend by an additional 24 months the applicable expiration date of previously-approved tentative or vesting tentative subdivision maps and parcel maps that had not expired as of that date and that would otherwise expire before January 1, 2012. This act is a continuation of similar prior legislation with the addition of some permit fee acceleration provisions intended to help mitigate the economic effects of these extensions on local governments and some enhancements to the developer's right to request an audit to establish current costs to construct public facilities.
4. Confidential Destruction of Records. AB 1094 requires all licensed businesses, including real estate firms, to take all reasonable steps to confidentially dispose of records containing personal information. Records containing, but not limited to, a name, social security number, signature, address, telephone number and account numbers are generally considered records containing personal information. This act allows customers to recover civil penalties for violations of the law. You can check out the Office of Privacy Protection website at www.oispp.ca.gov for more information.
5. Subprime Mortgages. We have all learned the hard lesson that the health of the residential mortgage market is of great importance to the commercial real estate industry. It is, therefore, of interest that that some important new legislation was enacted last year to address what were identified as abusive practices that contributed to the subprime residential mortgage meltdown. Several of these new laws are intended to bring California into compliance with recently-enacted federal legislation with respect to "higher priced mortgage loans" (AB 260) and the licensing and regulation of mortgage loan originators (SB 36). Several other bills represent independent California efforts to address and eliminate on-going harmful practices with respect to loan modification scams (SB 94) and deceptive reverse mortgages (AB 329) or to facilitate the prosecution of mortgage fraud (SB 239). Other than the addition of a modest 90-day delay in the foreclosure timeline provided by the California Foreclosure Prevention Act (AB 7), some additional notices now required as part of the foreclosure process (SB 306), and a $25,000 increase in the homestead exemption (AB 1046), little direct help has been provided at the state level to those homeowners still suffering the consequences of prior subprime mortgage excesses.
6. Climate Change. Climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gases remained a continued focus of the Legislature from prior years. In 2009 the Legislature passed a series of bills that were intended to implement or facilitate the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 1404 , SB 104 , ARC 77)and the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 575). These bills deserve particular attention because of their far-reaching potential consequences for the economy of California.
7. Water Conservation. In the area of water conservation, the Legislature last year established a new timeline for mandatory replacement of non-conforming plumbing fixtures with water-conserving plumbing fixtures in residential and commercial buildings built and available for use on or before January 1, 1994 (SB 467). This timeline requires such replacement be completed for multifamily residential and commercial properties in connection with certain building alterations and improvements after January 1, 2014, and in any event by January 1, 2019. This act also requires after January 1, 2017 that sellers and transferors must disclose to purchasers and transferees the status of the property with respect to these replacement requirements.
8. Energy Conservation. On the energy conservation front, the Legislature took a slight step backwards repealing the hard implementation date of January 1, 2010, established by prior legislation, for reporting and disclosure of Energy Star energy consumption data by owners of nonresidential buildings in favor of an implementation schedule to be developed by the California Energy Commission.
9. Biogas Leasing. Also last year, in a related action the legislature expounded the list of exemptions from compliance with the Subdivision Map Act to include the leasing of, or the granting of an easement on, land in conjunction with a biogas project that in part utilizes agricultural waste or byproducts from the subject land and reduces overall emissions of greenhouse gases from agricultural operations on the land, all as further specified in the legislation. The lack of an exemption had previously worked to unnecessarily complicate biogas project leasing in California.
This legislative update is intended only as a brief summary of the legislation reviewed. If you are interested in more detail regarding any of the new bills discussed, you can contact Bob McCormick. In addition, for more comprehensive analysis of last year's legislation, see the
2009 Legislative Review published in the CEB Real Property Law Journal. Full copies of the bills can also be obtained from the California Legislature's official website for legislative information at http://www.leginfo.ca.gov.
Please note that the information contained in this newsletter is not intended to provide specific legal advice. You should consult with an attorney and not rely on any information contained herein regarding your specific situation.

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This par 5 is one of the most picturesque holes on the course. Two large lakes, connected by a creek, frame the fairway. From the landing area, look back up to the left at the waterfalls cascading down from the 18th green. Three solid, controlled shots to the deep, narrow green will leave you with a birdie putt.
Water guards the left side of this par 3. Two large bunkers protect the long, tiered green. Depending on your tee shot and the pin placement, you may face a very long first putt. Having proper speed control is very important as your ball rolls over the slopes on this green.
A well-placed drive over the corner of the lateral hazard vineyards will get you started on this par 4. If you find the fairway, you will be left with a mid- to short-iron approach shot to the green. Take advantage of this birdie opportunity, it maybe your last one.
A long, straight tee shot is very important on this lengthy par 4. Sauvignon Blanc vineyards on the left and out-of-bounds on the right frame the fairway. Laying up short of the creek, pitching onto the green and walking across the replica of the Swilcan Bridge, from the Old Course at St. Andrews, is the safe play here.
Syrah vineyards surround the tee boxes on this par 3. Wind can be a factor and choosing a point to aim at can be difficult. Be sure to clear Sheehy Creek and the protected wetlands lining it on your tee shot. One bunker right and another in back will grab errant tee shots.
This 610-yard par 5 requires three solid strokes to reach the green in regulation. Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah vineyards frame the left side of the fairway, Acacia and Cherry trees frame the right. A lake protects the shallow, tiered green, requiring an approach shot of pinpoint accuracy. Bailing out to the right is a viable option.
A drive between the bunker left and the Valley Oak right leaves you a good view of the green. From the crest of the hill, you will have a mid- to short-iron approach shot. Two large bunkers frame the relatively flat putting surface. Live Oak, Acacia and Eucalyptus trees stand tall in the background.
Acacia and Ash trees guard the tees on this par 4. Positioning is the key to your success. Drives that avoid the lake on the right leave you with a long iron to the green. The bunker left and pond right make your approach shot difficult. Par here would be a great finish.
An accurate tee shot is crucial on this opening dogleg left par 5. A Coastal Oak, large bunker and out-of-bounds protect the right side. Another Coastal Oak guards the dogleg on the left. Play to the middle of the fairway for a chance to get home in two. Two large bunkers protect the gently-sloped green.
Fagan Creek runs along the left side of this lengthy par 4, making it one of the toughest holes on the course. It will take two solid shots to reach the narrow green in regulation, which is well guarded by bunkers. Par is definitely a good score on this hole.
Large mounds and a lateral hazard of vineyards line the left side of this par 5. The rolling fairway gently doglegs to the right, leading to a slightly elevated green surrounded by three large bunkers. Being on the correct level of this three-tiered green will be the key to your score.
Leave your driver in the bag on this par 4. A solid tee shot leaves a comfortable distance for your approach shot over Fagan Creek. A bunker on the right and another in back await your second shot to this small green. Walking away with a birdie is a possibility on this hole.
A good tee shot on this tough par 4 is very important. With the lake on the left and a large bunker on the right, a perfect drive will find the left-center of the fairway. A mid-iron second shot is needed to reach the elevated, dramatically-sloped green. Par is quite a feat on this hole.
Take a moment to gaze over the beautiful landscape before teeing it up on this par 3 to the large island green. Flowers surround you as water flows down the waterfall. Redwoods, Oaks, vineyards and green grass fill the panoramic view as ducks and geese swim in the lake…this is what Eagle Vines is all about!
Another spectacular view from elevated tees awaits you on this par 4. Avoid the lateral hazard vineyards on the left and you will have a short-iron approach. Bunkers protect both sides of this tiered green. With a good drive and well-placed approach shot, you might have a chance for a birdie.
Being short is better than being left or right on this par 3. With water left and out of bounds right, your tee shot over Fagan Creek is a difficult one. The collection area between the mounds and the green sees a lot of action. This multi-tiered green will test your short game.
Drive left of the bunker and you will face a long approach shot. The second shot will determine your score on this very difficult par 4. With hazards guarding the long, narrow green, laying up on your approach is not a bad idea. If you escape with a par, hold your head high.
The right-center of the fairway is your target on this uphill, dogleg right par 4. You must challenge the bunkers and tall fescue on the right; only you can decide how daring to be. Large Coastal Oaks line the left side of the approach to a relatively flat green that sits atop the hill.


Rediff.com » Business » Now, a gold-bedecked Nano car from Titan!
Now, a gold-bedecked Nano car from Titan!
Fancy a flashier ride? Gold Plus, the jewellery division of Titan Industries, said it will come out with the world's first 'jewellery car' by embellishing a Tata Motors Nano with gold designs as it celebrates 5,000 years of Indian jewellery.
"This event is about showcasing the 5,000 years of Indian jewellery celebrations... We will be bringing out the world's first jewellery car -- Goldplus Nano -- similar to the chariot...," Titan Industries COO (Jewellery Division) C K Venkataraman said.
The company's designers have been working on the designs for the Nano, which is touted as the cheapest car in the world, for over six weeks, he said.
"An internal team from Titan Industries has shortlisted three designs for the Nano and the one design which receives the most number of public votes will be selected...," he said.
For embellishing the gold designs on the car, Titan Industries has gone in for a technical collaboration with the Tata Group.
He declined to comment on the value of car, since it would be decided later. "We don't know how much gold will be required to make it...," he said.
"Nano has become a symbol of middle class and with this gold design, we will ideally keep it as a great art work of jewellery on an automobile...," he said.
The jewellery car will be designed at the Hosur manufacturing facility of Titan Industries, he said. The car would sport some of the finest gold jewellery designs from Kolkata and Rajasthan, he said.
It would not undergo any re-engineering work, he added. Noted actress Ramya Krishnan formally launched Titan Industries' Goldplus Nano campaign on Wednesday. The campaign ends on December 12.
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Providing successful treatment requires reliable data to assist in the planning of effective treatments and services. The National Treatment Indicators (NTI) report is the only national, accessible source of information on publicly funded substance use treatment centres in Canada. The report analyses hospitalization data from ten jurisdictions across Canada supplied by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, as well as data from community withdrawal management services across seven jurisdictions.
In March 2019, CCSA released the seventh and current National Treatment Indicators Report. It features information from 2015–2016, and for the first time includes provincial data on withdrawal-related hospital admissions.
There were 46,405 community withdrawal management service events across seven provinces, and 11,751 withdrawal management hospitalizations for all jurisdictions, except Quebec.
Males use withdrawal management services more than females.
Individuals aged 25–34 most commonly accessed community services, whereas hospital services were widely used by individuals 45–54 years of age.
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The NTI Working Group's approach is filling an important information gap and encouraging consistency in the way data is reported.
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IU's Relationship With Her Giant Bodyguard
He's literally a giant.
IU and her bodyguard, Mr. Park, have had an amazing Uncle-Niece style relationship for nearly 6 years now.. and it's impossible not to find them adorable!
Fans started loving IU's bodyguard so much, they became his fans too!
Mr. Park has been her bodyguard since 2011, but started to become famous after fans started noticing him in 2012.
IU and Mr. Park in 2012.
The two are super comfortable with each other and Mr. Park has no problem doing anything to make sure she's safe.
IU and Mr. Park (looking at her from the concert floor) in 2013.
And in every photo of IU, Mr. Park can be seen towering over her and protecting her from pretty much everything!
IU's often spotted laughing and talking with him like close friends, even teasing each other with fun pranks.
He's also nearly 8 inches taller than IU.. which means she has to tippy-toe just to talk to him!
Not only does Mr. Park protect her, he's there for IU whenever she needs him to be.
When IU needs to be lifted off stage..
When IU needs someone to hold her soju..
When IU needs a blanket to cover up herself..
When IU needs a mic handed to her..
And even when IU loses her voice but still wants to talk to her fans!


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Indian independence movement
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should be congruent" 1 . In India, nationalism developed as a concept during the Independence movement. 2 It was during this time that people gathered together and stood united for a common cause, to free their homeland from the Britishers. Nationalist movement in India before the arrival of Gandhi from S.Africa in 1915 was described by Judith Brown as "politics of studied limitations" and by Ravinder Kumar as "a movement representing the classes". 3 However, Gandhi was dedicated to the ideal of a united
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If you're attending training you'll need to bring your laptops and power cords. Depending on your training you will be using different programs which will already be installed for you on your virtual machine. Be sure to perform system updates before you come, nothing spoils the first hour of training like having to wait for your computer to update and restart!
For those attending the Business Roundtable a laptop is not required, but it may be good to help you take notes. This session will center mostly around dialogue. It may be helpful for you to think about the questions you want to ask beforehand to get maximum value from the session. Jot your questions and thoughts down and be ready to discuss with the group.
During all training sessions food and drinks will be provided.
On the days of the conference people will be moving around a lot from session to session, intermingling at lunch, and connecting at the after dark event. As there will be a lot of movement during the day be sure to dress comfortably, bring something to take notes on in case you learn something interesting, and be ready to carry your conference bag (full of swag items that you'll receive & some you'll hopefully win) with you. Also, you'll be given a lanyard to wear so be sure everyone will be able to see it. If you are the type of person who is constantly connected your phone battery may be low. Remember to bring your chargers and power banks with you in case you need juice to keep your devices alive and working.
During the conference food and drinks will be provided and refreshments available throughout the day (think coffee/water stations).
The slopes part of the conference is sure to be a great time! If you're participating in the DNN on the Slopes portion of the event you'll definitely want to bring warm clothes and winter attire. You may also want to consider bringing sun glasses and chap stick to protect your eyes and lips from the Rocky Mountain weather.
Throughout the entire conference we hope you'll bring a smile and don't forget your business cards! It will be a great time to network. And we were recently made aware that consuming alcohol at higher altitudes has a stronger affect than at lower altitudes. You may want to keep this mind throughout the course of the conference!
We look forward to seeing you at DNN Summit!


Indie/Alternative Rockers American High Release Highly Anticipated New Album "U.N. Article 14"
Indie/Alternative rockers American High have just released their highly anticipated new album "U.N. Article 14" on the heels of winning the prestigious PureM Music Award for Best US Music Video for their hit single "Cheye Calvo."
American High "U.N. Article 14"
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. - Jan. 8, 2019 - PRLog -- Indie/Alternative rockers American High have just released their highly anticipated new album U.N. Article 14 on the heels of winning the prestigious PureM Music Award for Best US Music Video for their first single off the album titled Cheye Calvo.
American High are a punk and 60's influenced indie/alternative rock group from Sacramento, California. They play 'catchy tunes with dark themes'. Their sound and lyrics have an optimistic perspective on the personal, the social and the political.
U.N. Article 14: We were all born with the right to seek AND TO BE GRANTED asylum in any country we choose. (Doesn't count for regular crimes).
If asylum is a right we each were born with, and if we were all created equal, why are we turning asylum seekers away at the southern border? Another example of the U.S. violating this god given (or DNA given) right is the MS St Louis in 1939. 900 German Jews escaped the Nazis and headed for the US and liberty. But they were turned away. Canada too, as well as other nations. These 900 human being returned to Germany because no one would grant them asylum. And most were murdered in concentration camps.
We want Americans to know,..we're doing it again! Rise up and end these Human Rights violations.
Their first single/video "Cheye Calvo" brings awareness to the immorality of NO KNOCK search warrants, a controversial topic that victimizes many innocent people in the United States today.


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Remembering 2008 in a Word, 'Bailout,' and a Name, 'Barack Obama'
AA: I'm Avi Arditti, and this week on WORDMASTER: we check in with Grant Barrett at the American Dialect Society for the results of its 19th annual vote for words of the year, in this case for 2008.
GRANT BARRETT: "The Word of the Year was bailout -- b-a-i-l-o-u-t. Bailout. And I should say that it doesn't have to be a new word. It has to be newly prominent. And certainly the usage of this term has spiked since the federal government has been called in to rescue banks and automobile manufacturers and a variety of companies with a bailout. Because that's what a bailout is, it's a form of rescue.
"It beat in a runoff -- that is, we have one round of voting with all the candidates -- bailout beat 'Barack Obama.' Now that's a name, but we were judging it as what we call a combining form. That is, Barack and Obama as separate words have been used to coin oodles and gobs and just loads of other words. It's a very productive combining form, as we would say in linguistics."
AA: "So, for example."
GRANT BARRETT: "Oh, like Obamamania, just to describe the way that some people are crazy about the man. Obamination, used by people who aren't crazy about the man as a play on the word abomination, a-b-o-m-i-n-a-t-i-o-n, which is something negative."
AA: "Right. So you've got the Obamanation, would be a good thing, right, to supporters."
GRANT BARRETT: "That's right."
AA: "And Obamination would be -- "
GRANT BARRETT: "They sound, in the mouths of Americans, they sound almost exactly alike. You have to carefully articulate yourself and say it very slowly in order for the difference to be heard. But most people, you can't tell the difference except if you're reading it in print."
AA: But the name of the next president, who will take office on Tuesday, was the winner in the category of Most Useful.
GRANT BARRETT: "Well, I don't know how it couldn't be the winner there, given there were so many words coined off of his name that Slate magazine made a book out of them, a little dictionary. And I fully except the next four years to be Obamalicious as people keep coining more and more words off of his name.
"You know, the thing about Obama, the last name in particular, is that it's vowel-consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel. It's really easy to say and it lends itself to form blends. That is where you take two words and you mix them together. Particularly if their syllable, like the last syllable of Obama, is the same as the first syllable of another word, it's very easy to blend them."
AA: "I've got to ask you, one more category here -- the Most Creative. The term was, I see it's -- I'm not even sure how to [pronounce it] -- 'recombobulation area.'"
GRANT BARRETT: "Oh, isn't it delightful? But you immediately understood what it means, right?"
AA: "Well, once I read the definition. Tell me, what is a recombobulation area?"
GRANT BARRETT: "Well, I guess we should explain, because I know it's not quite like this all around the world, but in American airports there's a big security procedure before you can even get anywhere near an airplane. It even involves taking off your shoes, sometimes taking off your belt, having your suitcase X-rayed. Maybe even they'll pass a handheld metal detector over your body. It's very serious -- "
AA: "This has mostly been, or largely, since the attacks in two thousand one."
GRANT BARRETT: "That's right, mostly in the last seven to eight years. And so when you finish passing through that process, usually your coat is off, your shoes are off, maybe your belt in is in your hand, you're looking for your cell phone. All this stuff is coming through the X-ray machine bit by bit in plastic tubs where you've placed it.
"So you're trying to put your phone back in your pocket and your belt back on your pants and your shoes back on your feet and your coat back on your shoulders. And you're trying to pull your bags at the same time. And maybe even you've got a child who you're trying to help or somebody else. You're discombobulated, and discombobulated is a fancy word saying that you're disorganized and out of sorts and you don't have your act together.
"And so somebody at Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, decided that they needed just a little bit of humor. So above the chairs that they've placed there where you can kind of get yourself back in order, they've put a big sign that says 'Recombulation Area.' And it's a word that didn't really exist before they used it. And every time people see that, they grin a little bit. It eases you, it makes you feel just a little better. It actually works remarkably well, because it's a place where you don't expect a joke. I'd love to see recombobulation area become the standard term for this at airports across the country."
AA: Grant Barrett is vice president of the American Dialect Society and co-host of the public radio show "A Way With Words." And that's WORDMASTER for this week. We'll post a link to all the winning words at our Web site, voanews.com/wordmaster. I'm Avi Arditti.
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Wendover Air Force Base and Museum
Wendover Air Force Base is located just south of the town of Wendover, Utah. Construction of the base began in 1940, as tensions between the US and Japan rose while war gripped Europe. Construction was mostly completed by March of 1942. At that time, the base serves as a heavy bombardment training site for B-17 and B-24 bombers. The site was selected for the outlying area's potential as a bombing range, which covered over 1.8 million acres. The size of the base, including this bombing range, was 18-36 miles wide and 86 miles long, making this the largest military base in world history. In all, 21 bomber groups and 1,000 air crews trained at the base. Three of these groups were awarded the Medal of Honor.
The museum building, with the WWII-era control tower behind it.
Aerial view of the former base.
The hangar that once housed the Enola Gay.
Some of the former barracks
The most famous unit that trained here was the 509th Bomber Group, which included the flight crew for the B-29 bomber dubbed the Enola Gay. This aircrew dropped the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Many of the bases original buildings are still in existence within the former military complex, albeit in ruins. A museum allows visitors to get a glimpse of what life was life for the people who lived and trained here. Part of the area is utilized as a public airport, while the U.S. Air Force still uses a portion of the former base and range for live bombing training. The base was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
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I truly appreciate you trusting me with such a huge milestone in your lives! As a thank you, I want to make sure the days leading up to your wedding are super exciting!!! You deserve an awesome experience filled with timely email responses, fun girl talk, and surprises – because, really, nothing is more exciting than receiving an unexpected package and an extra bit of love!!!
When K. Moss Photography was being born, I promised myself that I would give my brides a full experience. While I wanted to 'wow' them at the first phone call or email and through the wedding planning process, I didn't want it to stop there!
I wanted them to race to the door when their bell rang, excited to receive the huge box Mr. FedEx man was holding. I wanted them to run into the living room, eager to cut open the packaging tape. I wanted their eyes to light up as they sifted through the tissue paper, seeing an array of pretty boxes inside each wrapped with a large blue bow. I wanted them to unwrap each print, instantly trying to think of the perfect spot to display it on their wall. I wanted them to have the print quality that only a professional lab can provide. I wanted them to be reminded of the happiest moments in their lives each time they entered a room.
I wanted to give an Experience.
To keep things simple I offer one Wedding Collection, with just the right amount of hours to fully document a wedding day. This will cover you getting ready, ceremony, formals, and reception, so you'll definitely have plenty of photos to look back on to remember your day and won't have to worry about picking and choosing which parts of the day you'll have covered. Not enough time included? Not to worry, your Collection can be customized to include more coverage!
…plus a few surprises along the way!
You're probably wondering, "why the heck isn't there pricing listed?" It's a great question and I totally get wanting to have that information in front of you asap! Just contact me with your wedding day details and I promise to get you the information you are looking for!
I believe couples should not have to sacrifice having an experienced photographer due to financial constraints, so I offer interest-free payment plans and accept multiple payment methods.
Why are you worth the amount you charge?
The dozens of 5 star reviews on WeddingWire, TheKnot, and Facebook show how much I truly value each and every couple who gives me the honor of documenting their day.
My studio is located in Reading, PA and I primarily photograph in Reading, Lehigh Valley, Lancaster, and the Poconos. I've also photographed couples in numerous states, including New Jersey, Maryland, West Virginia, and Nevada. I am in love with traveling and am always thrilled to photograph in new locations!
On average, couples receive about 300-500 photos in their online gallery. The final number of images depend on such factors as the number of family members and guests, as well as events during the ceremony and reception.
My approach is to capture weddings with a blend of photojournalism and casual portraits, documenting moments as they unfold. I strive to focus on the emotional parts the of the day, offering guidance during formal photos, while encouraging interaction between my couples and their loved ones. I avoid cheesy poses and photo editing trends, in the effort of create photographs that won't feel dated decades from now.
About 90% of the weddings you see on my blog has been covered solo. I put my ninja skills to work during the day, being sure to photograph from a variety of angles. Depending on a few factors, I sometimes can also photograph both the bride and groom getting ready in their respective rooms. I do typically bring along an assistant to help with various aspects of the wedding day, such as organizing family formals, assisting with lighting, and managing the timeline. I will absolutely suggest a second photographer if I feel that it will be your best option for the day. I use experienced, professional photographers as my seconds.
What happens if your computer crashes?!
It's happened, blegh. My computer had a nasty virus which caused me to lose files that were on the hard drive– including client photos – yet I didn't sweat at all. You're probably wondering how the heck I could lose someone's memories and not care (pretty heartless, huh?!).
Since I had multiple backups of the photos on a separate external drive and also online, the biggest thing was having to reinstall all of my programs (bonus for being married to my own personal computer tech support guy!), all of the photos and files were easily retrieved from my backups, and I didn't have to break any bad news to my clients.
Always be sure to ask about your photographer's "crash plan", making sure they have multiple copies of your photos on separate storage devices. It will save you from be on the opposite end of the "I'm sorry your photos are lost" conversation.
I began as a portrait photographer, enhancing my skills while working at other companies. In early 2008 I broke away from the corporate studio life and began my venture as a portrait photographer. I began second shooting for other photographers in early 2009 and photographed my first wedding in September of that year. I'm thrilled to say that my very first bride and I still keep in touch!
How will you know who to photograph?
Approximately two months before the wedding, I send my couples a Final Detail Form, which include a section where you will be able to list family members who will be photographed during formals.
Beyond that, I know how much work goes into creating your guest list so my approach to the wedding day includes photographing your guests throughout the day.
How will you make us feel relaxed while you're photographing us?
If you're uncomfortable, it will show in your photos…so this is a GREAT question! Engagement sessions are a great time to get to know each other and make you comfortable with being in front of the camera. Telling you where to stand, how to pose, and direct you to look at the camera would be pretty awkward and probably give you nightmarish flashbacks of your days of school photos. Instead, I guide you into more natural posing by giving you prompts to encourage interaction with one another. I won't spill all of my secrets now but I do have a few tricks up my sleeve to help you relax and let those emotions flow freely.
I can't even begin to explain how grateful I am for Kerri. not only did she make the planning process so stress free, but she was a life saver for me on my wedding day. There were a few times where I was panicking and becoming emotional and she stayed so calm and really helped me through. She was so non-intrusive that I didn't notice her at all, yet she was still getting amazing shots. Kerri took our wedding photos, engagement photos, family photos for fall and Christmas last year, and I'm sure we will utilize her talents for all of our photography needs for years to come! Kerri, Thank you for not only being a great photographer, but an amazing support system throughout the whole wedding planning process. You really were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!
Kerri was amazing from beginning to end! She got through the pictures quickly and still captured everything we wanted. Even my bridesmaids said the picture process was quick. She was also great to work with and so easy to get along with! Turned my now husband into a believer that Photographers are a great part of the wedding day!
Kerri is the best! She takes the most wonderful candid shots that capture beautiful emotions and connections between people.There is so much happening on the wedding day, and so many moments pass without you realizing it, but K. Moss photography has captured them forever. And for that I am so so grateful to you Kerri.
When our photos came back, we got to experience so many more moments in the day Kerri is also incredibly organized. And responsive. And easy to get in contact with. And so genuinely excited for you that her every email will bring a smile to your face. (not to mention the "surprises") Planning with her was happy and relaxed and stress free.
Hiring K. Moss photography is one of the best decisions we made. Kerri is 100% the person to entrust your wedding photos to. Thank you again for everything!
You are the best…like, really…THE BEST!
I first encountered K. Moss Photography through my best friend's wedding. As a maid of honor in that wedding, I was genuinely pleased with her during that time. She was so efficient, prompt, and caring. And she was very detailed oriented. I had gotten engaged just days before, and so I was soon picking my own photographer. When I saw the product she put out for my friend's wedding I was in love. Her capturing of candid moments was so endearing; and I couldn't believe how many pictures she'd taken so quickly! I quickly booked her and my pleasure just kept growing while working with Kerri. Throughout my engagement she was so incredibly responsive to emails, as well as simply lending an ear or advice. Now that my wedding is over and as I look back through the photographs, I am so incredibly happy we chose to go with K.Moss Photography.
When I first began my journey into looking for a photographer I had no idea what I was doing! I heard many stories of how expensive it had become and how pictures were the one thing that would last forever. Not only did Kerri's quick response to my email surprise me, but the quality of the email was indescribable. Kerri did not mention once about pricing but instead asked me about US (isn't that the point?) She asked me about how we met, what would we like to get out of her service and how could she help with the process. I was blown away. I said to my then fiance, this is going to be our photographer and have never regretted it ever.
Kerri has been a huge blessing during the wedding process. She was my confidant, a shoulder to cry on, adviser, and even at times I felt my maid of honor.
I have never seen my husband comfortable in front of a camera until meeting Kerri. She made us forget all about what was going on and had us focus on each other!
I would choose K. Moss Photography all over again.
While I say I enjoyed every moment of planning my wedding, I have to admit – it was stressful! I have the awful tendency to want everything to be "perfect" even knowing perfection cannot be reached. Lucky for me, I found a photographer whose work met my definition of perfection! Kerri shot my engagement session and my husband and I loved the experience and the photos. The experience of working with Kerri is completely natural and stress-free. A photo session with Kerri is like hanging out with a good friend (and having that friend take a lot of pictures of you!). I could spend all day looking at my wedding photos! Kerri's "do your thing and I'll capture the moment" attitude before the wedding is what drew me to her during a previous wedding where I was a bridesmaid. That same attitude at my wedding (plus the amazing results of her work) are what made my maid of honor also book Kerri for her upcoming wedding.
From the very first time I contacted Kerri I knew she was not like any other photographer I could have found. She was genuinely interested in my now husband and I and even shared her own wedding stories with us. Not only is she an absolutely amazing photographer, but she is so much more! My husband and I absolutely loved working with her. She remembered all the little extras I forgot. and made us feel so comfortable during our pictures at our wedding. She paid extra attention to the photographs we wanted and made the whole process so fun! I am absolutely going to recommend her to all of our friends who get married. She's hands down the greatest photographer I've met and it was such an honor to have her cover our wedding day. I cannot even begin to thank her enough for all that she has done and continues to do!!
I'd love to chat more about your day and show you how I will make this the awesome experience you deserve! K. Moss Photography is all about forming relationships and telling amazing photographic stories – and I am thrilled to get started!
Help me cross off one of my bucket list weddings! (Take a look at the list and maybe even get a few great wedding ideas for yourself!


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Man Utd star Rashford awarded Sports Personality of the Year award
by Ansser Sadiq 2020-11-26 15:41:32.000000
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has been given a Special Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
Rashford has made headlines for the right reasons this year, working to campaign for free school meals for underprivileged children in the UK.
While Rashford is ineligible to win the main Sports Personality of the Year award based on his work, a special award will be created for him.
Director of BBC Sport Barbara Slater said: "Marcus' endeavour to give a voice to those who find themselves in a situation that he too is familiar with has been greatly admired and the panel wanted to ensure he was recognised for that.
"In a year that has been challenging for everyone, but particularly vulnerable families, he has gone above and beyond to transcend his sport and make a real difference.
"This award is a tribute to a remarkable young man."
Ansser Sadiq


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Love the pops of colour...so vibrant and fun!
It would have scared me to try this color combination but you make it work. Flawless. Again.


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Q: posting input data from html to python script with ajax I am wanting to POST a user inputted data in an html file to a Python script with AJAX and have the Python script return it so that it shows up in a specific div in the html file.
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<!DOCTYPE HTML>

    <title>AJAX Test</title>

    <form>
    Enter Message: <input type="text" name="message">
    <input type="submit" value="submit" onclick="test()">
    </form>

Default Message

Python
#!/home/user/virtualenv/test/3.5/bin/python

import cgi, cgitb
cgitb.enable()

data = cgi.FieldStorage()

print "Content-Type: text/html\n"
print data

When I type a message into the input box and press the submit button, nothing happens.  I am new to this so I feel like I am probably not understanding how this works.  Any help would be appreciated!
Edit:  Console is showing Uncaught TypeError: $.ajax is not a function
Edit 2: The first problem was due to using the slim version of jquery.  After fixing that, nothing is happening on the page when I input and click submit.

A: The problem was that the form was submitting when I clicked the button.  The solution was to change the input type to <button value="Submit" onclick="test()">.
The next problem was that python was returning FieldStorage(None, None, [MiniFieldStorage('text', 'blahblah')]).  The solution was to access the value by using print (data["text"].value)

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struct EXPRESSION;
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Q: system.profile.find() command returns no results I'm trying to run queries against MongoDB (in Ubuntu) and analyse the execution times. I think i've set the profiler up correctly, but when I run a query against it, i'm not getting any response whatsoever.
Clearly i'm missing something. The code below shows the DB i've created, inserted a single document, run a count against the DB, and then tried to access the profiler stats:
> db.setProfilingLevel(2)
{ "was" : 0, "slowms" : 100, "ok" : 1 }
> use products
switched to db products
> db.products.count();
0
> book1={"isbn":"456"}
{ "isbn" : "456" }
> db.products.insert(book1);
WriteResult({ "nInserted" : 1 })
> db.products.count();
1
> db.products.system.profile.find();
>

Can anyone advise where i'm going wrong?
Thanks for your help.
R,
Jon

A: Worked it out, the syntax was wrong in the command line.
Used the following which returned the report:
> db.system.profile.find()


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Now we have to differ between active and passive sexting. The active one is when the child makes photos or videos of him/herself, meanwhile the passive happens when this content is received.
Also according to studies made in the United States, the active sexting is done more frequently by girls, while the passive one is more practiced by boys.
To avoid yours or your friends content to spread in the internet follow these advices to avoid being a victim of this practice.
If you receive sexual content never share them, because it can have serious consequences to you and the owner of the content. Always remember that you are accomplice of a crime if you share sexual content.
Avoid inviting the creation of this type of content, because even if you don't have any ill intention, somebody can access to these files and share them in the internet.


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March 21, 2016 Events, Finding Home, Personal Blog, TravelSally Ooms
I packed my four layers of clothing and new sub-zero rated snow boots—all from the San Francisco REI sale—and headed to Alaska. I have been to Alaska four times now, but this was the first in winter. I was told that to volunteer for the Iditarod I would need to bring a base layer, a second insulating layer, a third extra-insulating layer and a fourth wind- protection layer. Then there were indoor boots and buffs and hand warmers and toe warmers and a skinny layer of socks and heavy socks and hats and inner gloves and outer gloves and…Yep, it fit in my big yellow suitcase. Barely.
I met my friend Susan in Seattle. It had been her idea to volunteer for the "Last Great Race on Earth" as a 60th birthday venture. And she included me in the plan. I'll be forever grateful.
The first morning at the Lakefront Hotel, headquarters for the Iditarod, I awoke to yelping noises below my window. I looked down on top of what I was to learn was a musher's truck, with double decker crates on the long bed to house the sled dogs. A woman in a pink cap was systematically lifting dogs from each crate opening and hooking him or her to rings on the base of the truck. Sixteen of them to be precise. They were glad to be out of their sleeping quarters, and awaited food—large slabs of chicken for each.
Down in the parking lot, we met Sandra, the pink cap woman, who was happy to introduce her dogs and let us pet them. She is from Norway and is the longtime significant other of Norwegian dog sled racer Tore Albregtsen. Right off the bat, we had someone to cheer for.
The girl dogs were kept on one side of the truck, the boys on the other. All equally loveable, but Sandra said the females were the smart ones and the males had the muscles. No comment. (One of their top females did not compete because she was in heat, which is a whole other complication at the race.)
The couple was readying for the ceremonial opening of the Iditarod in two days and the real start the next. That night they attended a banquet and drew Bib #52, meaning they would be 52nd to begin the race, out of 85 teams. Teams are released every two minutes. The mandatory rests along the almost 1,000-mile course are two eight-hour and one 24-hour. Mushers who begin the race early will have a longer layover at a checkpoint to compensate for their starting position. The timing is precise and strict at the 20 checkpoints along the route. Teams can rest and eat at checkpoints but mushers often elect to just pull off the course to sleep and see to their dogs' comfort.
Susan and I worked in the phone room for our first volunteer job, answering questions from anyone in the world who needed information about the race, from the order of the mushers to past races and stats. Some callers were children who were getting ready to follow the race from their classrooms. Some were older people who didn't have computers and couldn't get on Iditarod.com.
The next day we were given arm bands from Iditarod security, and we opened and closed roadways in downtown Anchorage so people could cross in between mushers. All 85 teams paraded for Alaskans and visitors, and honored their sponsors by letting them ride their sleds. The dogs were so excited they were jumping straight up and down in their harnesses. And yelping. And howling. It's a hullabaloo. But these pups, who love to run, only had 3 miles to complete that day. Because Anchorage had very little snow, the city brought snow from Fairbanks by train to dump on the streets.
The real deal was Sunday, March 6, about 80 miles north of Anchorage. The official start (referred to as the restart) was at 1 p.m. on frozen Willow Lake. Families brought backpacks with food and drink and leaned on the orange crowd-control fencing, while the more macho drove snowmobiles around the lake in dizzying patterns.
All 85 mushers and enthusiastic, if panting, dogs took off without a hitch. The pups were eager for the sun to go down because the day was unseasonably warm at 40 degrees and that is hot weather for a husky type pooch. The sun was getting low as they headed through the woods and across Long Lake bound for Nome, and we took down fences from our security post.
Back in the Anchorage phone room we kept track of the race for callers and recorded fans' musher-gram messages that would be delivered to checkpoints. Our largest duty was ahead: Dog Drop.
In front of the hotel, vets and dog handlers attached dogs who had been dropped from the race to fence posts. The dogs are flown by floatplane from the checkpoint where the mushers drop them off. There are various reasons a musher sends a dog back to home base. Dogs develop sore shoulders or paws. Some overheat because the weather in the daytime is too warm these days. (Mushers prefer to run at night anyway). Dogs who sustain a serious injury are flown to Anchorage Airport where they are taken to a clinic immediately.
The vets we helped looked over each dog carefully, took their temperatures, diagnosed their problems, made sure there was no blood in their urine or stools and handed them over to us. We bedded them down in the straw they are accustomed to, and gave them food and water. We put blankets over them and got to love them up. Oh yeah, and pick up poop.
The air was filled with the cry: "Dogs Coming" and a floatplane would crunch to a stop on the icy lake. Inside the plane you could see perked ears, bobbing heads and wagging tails of the dogs coming in. Once they settled down, however, they seemed pretty despondent to be away from their fellows and musher. As though they had failed somehow. We got to sit with them and reassure them they had done well and were good dogs. That wasn't hard. They are all good dogs!
If their handlers don't arrive in trucks to pick them up by 8 p.m., the dogs are taken to the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, the women's prison in town. Women at the facility who have been on best behavior and trained to handle the dogs take them under their wings until they are retrieved.
This year, veteran mushers whooshed into Nome in first and second places, both from the same family. Just as I was cozying up at home with The First Great Race, the book that I had bought at headquarters from author Dan Seavey, his grandson was streaking from Safety Checkpoint to Nome with seven dogs in his team. Dallas Seavey arrived 45 minutes before his father, Mitch. It took him 8 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes to get to Nome.
Grandfather Dan ran in the Iditarod its first year in 1973 and won third place. He completed four other races. Mitch Seavey has run teams in 13 of the last Iditarods except one, and placed first in 2004 and 2013. His son, Dallas, 27, has won the last three consecutive Iditarods and a fourth in 2012.
Aliy Zirkel came into Nome about six and a half hours behind the Seaveys, placing third. Aliy had been in first and second places and was giving the guys a run for their money but was attacked by a snowmachiner between Galena and Nulato checkpoints, about 560 miles from Anchorage. Since the mushers do not carry radios, she was unable to alert anyone that she had fended off an attacker until she got to Nulato and the same man came at veteran musher Jeff King who was next behind her. The snowmachine killed his lead dog, Nash. King had to pick up the dead dog and two more who were severely wounded and carry them in the sled with him to the checkpoint. King managed to come in ninth in the race, but both mushers were handicapped, both physically and emotionally.
Alaskans, so proud of their race, are crying foul. The drunk man has been apprehended and said he was in a blackout state but Alaska people, both Native and non-Native, feel sorrow that the race was tainted by this crime. It is certainly not in the spirit of the race, which honors the 1925 serum run—dubbed the Great Race of Mercy. When a diphtheria epidemic threatened remote Nome, 20 mushers and about 150 dogs blasted to Nome in five and a half days carrying antitoxin.
Here at home, it's spring. But I am dreaming of next March. I have the bug. No, I am not moving to Alaska to become a musher, although 2016 Iditarod musher Jim Lanier is 75. But just to be around those joyful, energized dogs and their musher owners is revivifying. And it's great to feel that you are contributing to a splendid event.
Next year I'm trying for a volunteer position with communications at a checkpoint. I've heard I'm signing up for sleep deprivation, frigid outhouses and no running water. But what the heck? Then on to Nome. Gotta see those doggies in.
Here is a gallery / slide show of some photos I took during our adventure:
Until the next…mush on.
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7 thoughts on "Iditarod Volunteering Doggone Cool"
Jon Gold says:
Nice Sally, thanks! Jon
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Sally Ooms says:
Thanks Jon.
ides of april blog says:
Great descriptions your wonderful adventure! And, Welcome Home!
Thanks. It's nice to just sit in the warm easy chair and look at photos.
J. Daniel Torres says:
Thanks,Sally; I met Susan Butcher there in 1987; I'm sure you know her story. Dan Torres
I know OF her. I met Jan Steves who had to scratch from the race because she was injured quite early. Hope she will be able to enter again next year.
shocpaula says:
What a great adventure! No comment about female dogs having the brains? Hahaha


I recently had the pleasure of going on my honeymoon and staying at one of the best hotels in the world: The Ritz Carlton, Bali, in Nusa Dua. This was an experience of a lifetime -- the attention to detail mixed with the luxury service, from having the all the staff address you by name to world-class spas and facilities -- and definitely a must-have experience to share with a loved one.
Whilst on this amazing trip to Bali, I started to think very differently to my usual routines. I realized I wanted to create ways in which I could make this amazing experience more of a regular event. The biggest obstacle I faced, however, was figuring out how to spend more time away from my business and making sure it would still grow independently of my presence.
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4. Create a winning culture: A lot has to be said about creating a culture within your business. This is arguably the most important thing you, as a leader, can do. Creating an environment in which you empower your team and allow them to express themselves in the right ways will create a culture where your team feels like family. Once this happens, it will elevate your business to the next level and continue creating more and more leaders within your company, allowing for explosive growth.
Having the solid fundamentals is important in any business, but more important than that is creating something that can grow independently of you. If you have a solid base, it will allow you to slowly start stepping away for longer and more frequent periods of time.
If you don't have a clear exit strategy for your business, then you don't have a business -- it's just a job. Being able to create the time to do what you want is worth its weight in gold. I have now committed to taking a vacation with my wife every quarter so that we can step away and have time together to reflect on how we want to design our life.
One of the keys things for us in designing our life is having five-star luxury experiences. When you work so hard trying to fulfill our dreams, why not treat yourself to the best of the best when it comes to switching off? The feeling that gives you is priceless, especially simultaneously knowing your business is running smoothly while you are enjoying cocktails on the beach.
If you implement these steps in your business, it will go a long way to enabling you to spend more time doing what you want rather than being tied to your business.
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Breaking NHL color barrier: Boston Bruins to retire Willie O'Ree's jersey
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
BOSTON — You may not know the name Willie O'Ree, but he was the first Black player in the NHL.
O'Ree will finally get his place of honor next month when the Boston Bruins retire his jersey.
O'Ree played for the Bruins on Jan. 18, 1958, when he took to the ice as the first Black player in the league. He played for the team for two years but retired from professional hockey in 1979, The Associated Press reported.
His No. 22 jersey will be displayed in the rafters at TD Garden Arena when the Bruins face off against the New Jersey Devils, CNN reported.
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"Willie's contributions to the game of hockey transcend on-ice accomplishments and have opened countless doors for players who have come after him," Bruins President Cam Neely said. "He is without question deserving of this honor."
O'Ree found out from Neely himself.
"I was at a loss for words there for a few seconds," he told the AP. "I'm overwhelmed and thrilled about having my Bruins jersey hung up in the rafters."
O'Ree is legally blind in one eye, but that did not stop him from playing.
"I was obsessed with playing the sport," O'Ree told the AP. "Just that burning desire. Even when I lost my eye my second year of juniors, they said, 'Well, you should just quit.' I said, 'Well, I can still see.' I just kept on playing."
O'Ree is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, inducted in 2018, and was honored when the NHL started the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award that recognizes an individual working to positively impact their community, culture or society through hockey, CNN reported.
Not only will the Bruins honor O'Ree's accomplishments, so will the entire league, as the NHL announced that the teams will wear a decal on their helmets with O'Ree's image and the message "celebrating equality," CNN reported.
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The decals will be worn from Jan. 16 through the end of February's Black History Month.
The NHL starts its 2020-21 season Wednesday evening with the Pittsburgh Penguins taking on the Philadelphia Flyers. The season was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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One of the TV shows I love to watch is Minute to Win It. Ever seen it? It's on NBC and it's a ton of fun. Search YouTube and you'll see tons of people attempting to do the games at home. I got to talking with the youth pastor at my church and we decided the games used on the show would be great for games (and particularly a "Game Night") at our church.
So two weeks ago, Jay (our youth pastor) and I browsed YouTube for the games we wanted to do on Game Night, downloaded the intro videos (as seen in this blog post) and then went off to the store to gather materials. The result? The youth loved it and most were familiar with the TV show and excited to get to attempt the fun games.
Yesterday, I did a secret shopper at 12Stone Church in Atlanta and they played Minute to Win It games in their children's ministry. My kids thought it was fun and funny.
So, go to YouTube, search Minute to Win It and start incorporating some new, fun games for your kids/youth!
The NBC site for the show http://www.nbc.com/minute-to-win-it/ has all of the videos as well as the rules and a materials list.
The games are so much fun to play at home! I can't wait till the Summer Season premieres tomorrow, I hear they're introducing new challenges!


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After a week's holiday the blogging continues – as does my Italian Journey page.
The guide book tells me that there are over a hundred churches in Venice – we are talking buildings, of course, for some of them are 'redundant' and some are now concert venues for the 'Venice Experience' of Vivaldi's Four Seasons in period costume. Two church visits have set me thinking.
Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday and I walked to San Marco to worship at solemn (sung) mass in the basilica. I had visited last week as a tourist (in the rain) but now I wanted to return as a worshipper, albeit one who would have to participate in a language where I can manage (badly) a couple of dozen words and then dive for the phrase book.
At first, the body language of the building was an ambivalent presence. I arrived early and had time to look around from my seat before the service began. I thought of the wealth of Venice as a trading city, of plunder from Byzantium and untold inequalities that enabled some to donate so much wealth for civic splendour and personal glory … and perhaps for the glory of God (very similar thoughts that come to me whenever I enter Westminster Abbey).
The shape of the liturgy was familiar so I was able to follow the service of the word and then the familiar movements of the Eucharist. I had a fair idea what the readings were likely to be and so reflected on Acts 2 and John 20. The sung bits were in Latin so I knew them from concerts I have sung over the years and was able to join in – though not vocally – the choir was beautiful, singing renaissance settings from a gallery high up above the sanctuary (in one of the galleries for which Monteverdi wrote his Vespers of 1610). The archbishop was kindly and there was a confirmation of some young adults to boot. The sharing of the peace was warm and a goo d time was had by all.
But what struck me were the mosaics – especially in the domes and the half dome of the apse above the high altar. From my place I could see throughout the service three images of Christ. First there was the crucifix above the screen between chancel and the nave – above and behind the presiding archbishop. Then there was the image of the ascended Christ above the congregation in the Ascension Dome over the crossing. But most striking was the Christ Pantocrator – Christ, Ruler and Sustainer of all – which faces the congregation from the apse above the high altar. It was the continual presiding of the risen Christ – over the cross of crucifixion, over the reading and preaching of the word, over the praise, over the offering and breaking and sharing of bread – Christ over all, in all through all, for all. I didn't understand many words – but I knew the gist of the service, and I know and am known by the one who holds all things in being and whose name is Love.
What a contrast was the second church. This morning, I was on my way to the supermarket – a circuitous way as all journeys seem to be in Venice. On foot, over stepped bridges, down alleys and around corners. And with the canal equivalent of a back lane on my left, I noticed a small church on my right. Exploring inside revealed a building down at heel architecturally but vibrant with signs of current use and much popular devotion. A head just showed above an open copy of L'Oservatore Romano, the Vatican newspaper. On my tentative 'Scusi' a kindly face appeared above a Franciscan habit and he readily agreed that I could photograph a painting above the main altar that had attracted my attention. Originally a Carmelite convent church, it is now called Ognissanti – All Saints – and they are very much in evidence in the sixteenth century altar painting which portrays a crowd of saints adoring the Triune God. Perhaps not a great painting, and certainly a very dimly lit architectural setting, but the portrayal of the Trinity is theologically and spiritually powerful.
Here is no suggestion of hierarchy, so common in much western art. Rather, here the Son, holding the cross as a sign of his incarnation and sacrificial death, is on an equal level with the Father and the Spirit hovers between them, the bond of love. Dingy and dark, surrounded by peeling walls – but the body language of this little church speaks of lived faith and faithful prayer and, at its heart, the love of the Triune God. So I took my photograph, then sat reflectively, then knelt prayerfully. Finally, with a 'Grazie' to the friar, I went to the supermarket.
Thanks for the description of the visits. My only similar experience was attending mass at the cathedral. I think it was in Italian of which I probably only know 3 or 4 words. I would have been better with it in Latin.
Welcome back. Missed you duirng your holiday!
Thanks for all you are sharing along your journey – your insights, photos and artwork are really inspiring.


An electricity line has fallen onto a B-road and cut off power to Somerset Homes.
The high voltage line landed on the B3136 between Pilton and Shepton Mallet on Friday, November 2 shortly before midday.
Police have closed the road while Western Power are on site dealing with the incident.
According to Western Power, 18 properties in the BA4 area are without power and the incident.
According to the company's website and their live power cuts map, the incident should be resolved by 4pm.


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'The Chicken Sisters' Offers A Fun Fictional Peek At An Age-Old Kansas Rivalry
By Suzanne Perez • Jul 6, 2020
The tiny town of Merinac, Kansas -- the setting of KJ Dell'Antonia's new novel, "The Chicken Sisters" -- is a fictional place. But anyone familiar with a two-lane stretch of road in southeast Kansas will immediately recognize it:
This is "Chicken Dinner Road" -- home of Chicken Annie's and Chicken Mary's, two restaurants that sit about 300 feet apart and have been the center of a fried chicken debate for 70 years.
Dell'Antonia, who spent part of her childhood in Crawford County, based her novel on the famous rivalry, which is clear from the first lines of the book jacket: "Three generations. Two chicken shacks. One recipe for disaster."
In fictional Merinac, the legendary feud features Chicken Mimi's and Chicken Frannie's and their respective owners, the Moores and the Pogociellos. Amanda Moore grew up working for her mother at the more casual chicken shack, Mimi's. But then she marries Frank Pogociello -- "It was like Romeo and Juliet, only with fried chicken," she says -- and Amanda switches sides to the fancier Chicken Frannie's team, which boasts a full bar and vegetarian options.
When Amanda hears about the reality show "Food Wars," she emails the producers, asking them to consider an episode featuring the rival restaurants. Amanda thinks the exposure could mean big business for Merinac -- not to mention a $100,000 prize for the winner. What she doesn't see coming is a greedy TV producer pulling the covers off family secrets and a strained relationship between Amanda and her sister, Mae.
"The Chicken Sisters" offers a fun, if fictional, peek at small-town Kansas life. I had a hard time keeping up with a confusing web of characters at first, but the novel eventually settles in and offers a charming version of an age-old Kansas rivalry. And now I'm craving fried chicken.


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