JON HARPER is an Assistant Principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland. He's the smooth-sounding voice of the My Bad Podcast & Co-Host of the Teachers Aid podcast.
In our conversation, Jon describes a time in his career when the stresses of work and life overtook him and he was unable to get out of bed for two days. Since then, he's seen the power of being vulnerable and reaching out for support, and that mission now defines his creative work. Jon also explains why he's excited about education today, talks about a professional goal, and gives us some great picks on Twitter, books, podcasts, and more.
1:18 – Jon describes his current context in education as assistant principal at Sandy Hill Elementary School in Cambridge, Maryland. The school is Pre-K to 5th grade, with about 400 students. It's located in a community that does have significant needs but he also works with an amazing and committed team of educators.
2:50 – Jon describes a time four years ago when the stresses of work and life overtook him and he was unable to get out of bed for two days. Since that time, he's discovered the incredible power of vulnerability. During his recovery, he wrote a blog post called The Masks We Wear, and the response was amazing. As professionals, we often feel that we are alone and that no one else is struggling the way we are. Looking back, he sees his biggest mistake as not reaching out sooner for support.
6:45 – The Teachers Aid podcast takes on the intense social and emotional issues that teachers deal with. So much of what we hear about in education today is about putting students first, but Jon and Mandy like to talk about the importance of educators putting on the oxygen mask first so that they can help others.
9:22 – Jon's professional goal this year is to stay more organized and procrastinate less – something a lot of us can relate to.
10:28 – What gets Jon excited about education today is the increasing vulnerability and authenticity of educators and their willingness to be real about their struggles on blog pieces, podcasts, etc. When people share their missteps and mistakes it lets others know they don't have to be perfect all the time.
12:26 – An area of personal learning that lights Jon's fire outside of the school context is playing soccer with his son. It's a great way to build the father-son relationship, and it also helps him keep in shape.
14:42 – A productivity habit that Jon has learned to do regularly is focus on the big things and recognize when good enough is good enough. The Pareto Principle states that 20% of the activities in our lives produce 80% of the results, so it's important to focus on the 20% as much as possible.
17:26 – An education account worth following on Twitter is that of Oskar Cymerman. Follow Oskar at @Focus2Achieve.
18:40 – An indispensable tool that allows Jon to contribute to his PLN at his convenience is Voxer. Follow Voxer on Twitter @Voxer.
20:12 – Jon's book recommendation is Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be by Rachel Hollis. Follow the author on Twitter at @MSRachelHollis.
21:08 – His pick for podcasts is the #AmWriting podcast, hosted by @JessLahey and @KJDellAntonia.
22:04 – On YouTube, Jon's been inspired by Shots of Awe with Jason Silva.
23:05 – When he's got no energy left for anything productive in his day, Jon and his wife are enjoying the Atypical series on Netflix. It's a fun but illuminating look at the life and experience of one high school student's journey with autism.
25:33 – We sign off on the conversation, and Jon shares the best ways to follow him and get more of his content online. See above for details.
JEFF KUBIAK is the principal of Nelda Mundy Elementary School in Fairfield, CA. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffreykubiak and catch his blog posts at http://principalkubiak.blogspot.com/.
In our conversation, Jeff recalls feeling so broken and unsupported as a rookie teacher that he left education entirely. He describes the strategies he is following to build school culture, and explains why he is so passionate about the state of education today. He tells us about the personal passions and routines that give him energy and contribute to his success. He also gives his picks on Twitter, books, edtech tools, and much more.
0:54 – Jeff describes his current context in education at Nelda Mundy Elementary School in Fairfield County, California. The school runs from kindergarten through fifth grade, has about 800 students, 35 teachers, and a very multicultural community that lives locally. One of his current missions is to help shift the school's focus from performance to growth – #allkids. "We've got to move the whole kid," he says.
3:08 – Here Jeff recalls a low experience during his first year of teaching. Although he was hired to teach 5th grade, his assignment changed to MS PE at the last minute before the school year started. It was a very difficult experience, and he often went home feeling broken and beaten down. He felt like he didn't have the support he needed and actually left the school before the year was finished. Eventually, however, he realized he missed the students. He found an elementary school that embraced his mantra for education and his inner candle was lit once again.
5:34 – Nelda Mundy is using a couple of tools to build community this year. Virtually every staff member and student has read One, by Kathryn Otoshi, which advocates the idea that every person counts and every person also stands up to be counted. The staff is also reading Culturize by Jimmy Casas.
7:15 – When asked why he's so passionate about education today, Jeff points to the fact that our students can teach our teachers things. He loves watching kids learn, and seeing their passion for learning build. When they get fired up, he gets fired up.
8:03 – Some of the other passions that fuel Jeff's spirit outside of the school include being with his family, spending time outdoors, traveling, reading with his family, swimming, surfing, and coaching.
9:37 – Some of the personal habits and regular routines that contribute to Jeff's success include walking every day, biking, and swimming in the pool. "Give me water and I'm a happy man," he says.
10:56 – Jeff recommends a handful of education leaders to follow on Twitter: @JCorippo, @Casas_Jimmy, @ThomasMcMurray, @KatieMartinEdu, @BethHouf, @BrewerHM, and @MrAdamWelcome.
12:18 – In the classroom, Jeff loves the learning he sees happening around FlipGrid. Professionally, he enjoys the relationships and constant insights that Voxer facilitates. Get to know these two tools better by following them on Twitter @FlipGrid and @Voxer.
14:43 – Jeff's two book recommendations are What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers across America by Ted Dintersmith (@Dintersmith) and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (@PauloCoelho).
15:29 – If you're a podcast listener, Jeff's got a bunch of picks here as well: The Rich Roll Podcast by @RichRoll, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast by @Joshua__Stamper, My Bad by @JonHarper70bd, and School Leadership UnearthED by @GustafsonBrad & @BenjaminGilpin.
16:42 – Jeff isn't a big TV viewer, but a few shows he has enjoyed on Netflix include Master of None, Weeds, Californication, and The Amazing Race.
17:49 – We sign off on the conversation, and Jeff gives us the best ways to follow him online. See above for details!
In our conversation here, Paul explains why it's critical for teachers to remain true to who they really are, even when they're in the classroom. He tells us the most exciting opportunity that edtech tools offer: improved student engagement. He shares about some of his other loves outside of the classroom: running, cooking, and spending quality time with his family. He also offers us his picks on Twitter, in books, on YouTube, and more.
1:07 – Paul describes his current context in education: high school science teacher and department head at Steyning Grammar School in the United Kingdom.
2:28 – "Be careful where you get your advice." At the outset of his teaching career, veteran teachers warned him to be stern, not to smile, and not to be too friendly in the classroom. Predictably, he didn't bond with his students, and his stern exterior seemed to only make relationships more difficult. Then, other teachers told him to be the same person in the classroom that he was in the staffroom: funny, silly, relaxed, and genuine. Students embraced his authenticity and things went much better after that.
5:01 – The mission of teacherofsci.com is to support teachers' lives through teaching strategies, wellbeing, and income. Most teachers struggle a little bit in the areas of finance, health, and balance – how to fit all of our priorities into the day. Teacher of Sci is here to help!
7:41 – Paul's main passion in the classroom today is edtech – particularly the ways that technology can engage every student.
11:52 – "Seek education from cradle to grave." This ancient Arabic proverb is Paul's mantra – he tries to learn every day and from everything.
12:32 – On Twitter, Paul recommends following @ICT_MrP.
13:28 – An edtech tool that Paul is just getting into with great early success is Classcraft. Follow @Classcraftgame on Twitter to find out more about this platform.
14:48 – Paul's pick for books is Unlocking Excellence: A Guide to Becoming an Extraordinary Educator by Jarrod Dumas. Follow Jarrod on Twitter @Xtraordinary247.
16:12 – Looking for an interesting podcast to add to your commute? Check out No Such Thing as a Fish. Follow them on Twitter @NoSuchThing.
17:24 – On Youtube, Paul points us to two channels: SciShow and For Teachers. Follow these great shows on Twitter @SciShow and @_ForTeachers.
19:37 – When he's out of energy to do anything productive and unencumbered by his wife's inclinations, Paul likes to watch survivalist shows like Man vs. Food on Netflix.
21:15 – We sign off on the interview, and Paul tells us the best ways to follow him online. See above for details!


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Lori Fendell, P.A., M.P.H., L.Ac., Herbalist
Full-time private practice as a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist since 1991 in Durham, NC. This includes practicing Classical Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from onsite herbal pharmacy; extensive counseling on meditation/food/diet/ herbs/ lifestyle relevant to Chinese medicine; and offering the opportunity of inner transformation essential to a deeper healing experience.
On Faculty-Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medicine in Asheville, NC, 2004-present.
Co-Founder of Volunteer Acupuncture Detox program 2010-present, in collaboration with CAARE, Inc. of Durham, NC, a comprehensive Community service and Rehab program.
Preceptor since 1996, teaching Acupuncture students from NC and Florida and MD's, RN's and medical students from UNC and Duke University Integrative Medicine Programs.
Active Board member of Acupuncture Assoc. of NC for 7 years, with one term as President.
Faculty and active Board member of Global Medicine Education Foundation 2000-2008. Teaching and curriculum development for our two programs: 1½ year-long medical professional program with retreats and curriculum on integrated medicine; and the annual one month integrated medicine retreat intensive for 4th year medical students. Teaching acupuncture principles and clinical use of herbs and collection in nature, wild-crafting, issues of ecology and permaculture in the use and making of herbal medicine.
Collaborator with Duke University Medical Center for an advanced breast cancer study using an integrated approach to treatment including Acupuncture, nutrition and herbal medicine.
Teacher of numerous classes and seminars at UNC and Duke and other University Medical Schools since 1996, on herbal medicine, acupuncture and integrated medicine to medical and allied health professionals and students.
Medicinal herb gardener teaching gardens/sustainable agriculture practices. Serves as volunteer Docent at Duke Gardens. Co-founder of local herb group with herbal wild-crafting and preparation, experiential education and guest lecturers.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (P.A.): Clinical positions for 12 years as a P.A. in primary care, gyn care, ER care, health education, program development, nutritional education.
Research P. A. at Research Triangle Institute, NC, for 3 years, with NIH-sponsored AIDS clinical trials as a project administrator, supervisor and clinical monitor for a multitude of major university hospitals throughout the U.S. Representative to International AIDS Conferences and participant in NIH International Committee of Opportunistic Infections. Also did research at University of MD on rotavirus in infants. Cambodian refugee camp health care worker/teacher at large refugee camp on Thai border for one year as P.A. clinic supervisor (only clinic at camp of 42,000), education program developer, medical trainer for village health care workers and development of health care manual for community public health education (still in use). Many of those trained still serve as health care practitioners in Cambodia and abroad.
Community member in Saxapahaw, N.C., building and participating in sacred teachings of the Watersong Lodge Peace Chamber. Our Chamber was founded under the guidance and vision of Joseph Rael, Beautiful Painted Arrow, (a Native American elder invited to speak at the U.N. and Pentagon on world peace). This is one of more than 80 Peace Chambers worldwide where people of all faiths gather to create peace through sound and prayer.
B.S. State University of N.Y. at Stony Brook as a Physician Assistant.
Master's Public Health – International Health, University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Master's Degree in Acupuncture (5 Element) – Traditional Acupuncture Institute, now called Md. University of Integrative Health (was Tai-Sophia Institute) in Laurel, MD
1991. -Polarity training (9 month course) at Tree of Life Polarity School, Saxapahaw, NC.
Apprenticeship -Western Herbal medicine/wild-crafting 1993-95 with Will Endres, local NC herbalist. Clinical use of Herbs with Marcy Shapiro, MD.
1993-96. -Chinese Herbal foundations with Chinese Herbal scholar, Ted Kaptchuk, 1994-96 in Boston.
With Jeffrey Yuen, 88th generation Daoist Master, studying (2002-present) Classical Chinese Medicine, including a trip to China's ancient Daoist shrines and sacred places of cultivation.
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The Al Wakrah Municipality on Sunday signed a co-operation agreement with Electronic Recycling Factory (ERF) to safely dispose and recycle household appliances, medical, ICT (information and communications technology) and electrical equipment utilised in industry and construction.
The agreement was jointly signed by Al Wakrah Municipality director Mohamed Hassan al-Nuaimi and ERF chief Sheikh Hamad bin Abdulaziz bin Nasser al-Thani.
Al-Nuaimi underscored the importance of the agreement which represents a crucial platform to boost co-operation and partnership in the area of sustainable development and environment preservation, as one of the core pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030.
It is also an opportunity to share experiences, ideas and knowledge to attain the best possible practices and effective applicable action plans in the area of recycling electronic wastes that would essentially increase the awareness regarding these wastes, including the threat they pose to health and environmental integrity.
Sustainability co-ordinator at Al Wakrah Municipality, Engineer Suha Mahmoud, said the major challenges facing the world, including climate and shortage of water resources, require all entities to take the lead and explore effective solutions for the inherent environmental problems related to alternative energy.
She emphasised the role undertaken by the municipalities in this aspect, since they are primarily the responsible entities and the most familiar with the details of their communities they encounter and the most capable of finding sustainable solutions to the issues.
Mahmoud added that the agreement is one of the municipality's mechanisms of action in mitigating the carbon emissions and vividly serve the initiative that has been launched by Al Wakrah Municipality under the title "Al Wakrah initiative on the path to carbon neutrality".
ERF chief executive Hatem Alhamayda spoke about the objectives of the factory in the area of economic and environmental sustainability, pointing out that the factory adopts the high standards of European technology to ensure the secure and proper disposal of these hazardous wastes to be recycled for further utilisation.
The official noted that the factory has a capacity to recycle 45,000 tonnes of wastes annually, and conducts awareness and field extension programmes on the importance of recycling for the sake of conserving the environment in pursuit of environmental sustainability through reaching out to all institutions and communities.
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Dunked in the Funk: George Clinton's biographer talks...
Features I by Joe Muggs I 31.07.14
Dunked in the Funk: George Clinton's biographer talks P-Funk, anarchy and smouldering sex-beasts
Photo by: Edward Colver
Unpicking the reality of a history crowded with giant spaceships, nappies, LSD blotters and smoke is not an easy task.
But if there's any journalist who could look into the debauched chaos of the history of George Clinton, Parliament, Funkadelic and all the other manifestations of P-Funk, it's Kris Needs. Never just a writer, Needs has been a lifelong and enthusiastic participator in the cultures that he loves, from founding a local Mott The Hoople fanclub as a teenager in the 1970s all the way through touring with Primal Scream and recording with Andrew Weatherall in the 1990s and beyond.
In the new book George Clinton and the Cosmic Odyssey of the P-Funk Empire, he has taken on the task with aplomb, and provided a glimpse into the twisted alien heart of a movement that existed slightly apart from everything else in the music world, yet has influenced vast quantities of both underground and mainstream that came in its wake. We caught up with him to find out how he managed it.
When did the urge to write a book about the people involved in P-Funk become a reality?
I'd been wanting to write a book about the P-Funk since 1989 when I was living in New York and interviewed George for Tom Silverman's Dance Music Report mag. My reasoning was basically that there just wasn't a decent history out there – but on the other hand I never thought I could ever pull off such a feat!
Then when I first met my now-girlfriend Helen, who was promoting a book on Blondie I'd done for Omnibus in 2012, she turned out to be a huge P-Funk fan, who'd actually danced onstage with them and stuff. Helen really encouraged the idea of the book and, after I had done a proposal, brought it up at their monthly meeting, and I got the nod in early 2013. She was in there every step of the way, right until the last entry and edit and now we're together so, in effect, it's a P-Funk love story!
"He became flattered by the fact that this weird-looking white bloke with a funny English accent was an enormous fan."
So had you stayed in touch with Clinton after that first meeting?
Yep. We had a great time at that interview and hit it off once he'd first accepted, then become flattered by the fact that this weird-looking white bloke with a funny English accent was an enormous fan. He happily doodled all over my rare albums and ran through the whole history for me. I would see him at gigs over there in that year, and then after I'd moved back to the UK in 1990, I'd interview him or just go and hang out whenever possible. Perhaps the most intense period was when he hooked up with Primal Scream between 1993 and 94 and I was their tour DJ. Maybe my peak gig of that decade was the all-night double bill at Brixton Academy in April 1994 with the Scream and P-Funk All-Stars. We'd practically be sitting at George's feet while he told us his stories and kept the party in orbit.
So what made you become such an "enormous fan" – what about Parliament/Funkadelic/etc had made them so important to you personally?
I first became aware of them back in the early 70s when I heard the early Funkadelic albums as they came out. Right through glam, punk and acid house – life-changingly important though all those things were to me – there was always P-Funk existing in their own anarchic space and throwing up trailblazing gems. Funkantelechy towered above most of the seismic albums released in the 77-78 era. All the gigs were amazing, particularly the Harlem Apollo in 1989: George on home turf, raising the roof like a sci-fi Messiah. And once I made contact with them, George was always hilarious, captivating and also thought-provoking company, as was Bootsy, who I first met in New York around the same time. One of the most engaging, entertaining beings on this or any other planet, and the deadliest bassist.
Did you think the book might be a slightly masochistic enterprise, given the blurred and tangled history involved?
Yes indeed. I must have been insane. That was undoubtedly the Achilles heel of the whole thing: everything is so blurred and tangled, including some of the key players. Memories and facts previously related in definitive sources proved to have been wrong or at least significantly off-beam, while smokescreens of different kinds obscured others. It was certainly the most brain-twisting project I've ever attempted; it made a Sun Ra history I once did seem like a picnic in comparison!
There were definitely times when I wondered exactly what I'd got myself into as, making matters even more difficult for myself, I couldn't resist bowing to my lifelong trainspotting obsession and had decided to analyse and list the full cast for key albums. Once I'd dug myself into that hole there appeared to be untold various differing accounts and facts going around, some more different than others. Consequently, there might be the odd misplaced bass credit in what I've produced – but I rally hope people realise that the whole thing is done from the perspective of a long-term fan trying to explain what's so unique and special about P-Funk and backing that up with a barrage of facts and info with the detail-obsessed fervour and passion that I inherited from my old mentor Pete Frame.
How long did it take from inception to publication?
The actual physical writing took a year from February last year, although frequently interrupted by my other writing work.
Did you actually think it genuinely was an impossible task at any point?
Almost. Almost. I never quite thought it was impossible but wish I'd had another six months to track down yet more P-Funkers and do more research. But P-Funk is like an infinite black hole when it comes to side trajectories and spinoffs. Typically, as soon as I'd finished it I heard from yet more members of the extended P-Funk family.
Halfway in, George announced he was writing his own autobiography so I started seeing this as a kind of companion work to his, a lot of which concerns his ongoing battles with the corporations and past record companies. I've left that area to George!
"P-Funk is like an infinite black hole when it comes to side trajectories and spinoffs."
What were the most glorious moments of discovery for you in researching it?
Yet more music! Much of the first two chapters concern the doowop and soul which initially inspired George. Last April, by coincidence, Pete Frame gave me the 50s albums from his record collection,which included loads of great soul and doowop, which provided really nice context. Then there were the obscure productions I found out about which George did in the early 60s, like the Flaming Embers' 'Hey Baby (What'cha Got Good For Daddy)?', which is an absolute smouldering soul sex-beast!
There were also more later spinoffs to pursue, but perhaps the single biggest find was Tawl Ross' sole album from the early 90s – Detrimental Vasolene – Giant Shirley. He's the guy who took a trip too far in '71 and it took him years to come back. The album's is a warm, spangled masterpiece of surreal funk. The drummer on that was Jerome 'Bigfoot' Brailey, the man who laid down all the monster grooves on 'Mothership Connection' and the greatest 70s albums. I spoke to him at length and he provided many invaluable insights into the other side of the P-Funk coin, including the whole Mutiny saga of which more in the book. Lovely fellow (and I still don't get tired of seeing the name Bigfoot in my Inbox!).
What about the saddest discoveries, or moments that made you kick yourself that you hadn't done this years ago?
Undoubtedly the number of P-Funk giants who have sadly passed away in the last few years. I met Garry Shider at the Primal Scream gig and others around that time. He was George's second-in-command and a lovely, crazy guy with the voice of an angel. Cordell 'Boogie' Mosson passed away last year while I was writing the book.
How has the project affected your view of Parliament/Funkadelic/P-funk and how you hear the records now?
Having been dunked in The Funk for the last year and privy to their inner workings hasn't changed my basic love and respect for the music and what they achieved. I think Eddie Hazel is an even more significant guitarist than I thought he was, which is saying something but he's definitely second only to Hendrix in the supernatural talent stakes.
How do you think the legacy of P-Funk is holding up now? Of course it's been sampled to death, but do you think the original music is appreciated as much as it should be now?
I hear P-Funk in so much modern music in sampling, attitude and varying degrees of plagiarism. George is still out there doing it and now fighting for his own legacy and music which, for various reasons, is mostly snarled up in legal battles. He sells VIP meet-and-greet tickets to pay his lawyers. We saw him speaking at the IMS in May, still rattling off the anecdotes and Funk manifestos. He doesn't have to try and do a Nile Rodgers and capture the EDM market with such a catalogue behind him. He laid the first bricks. As with much architecture, those original buildings are the most solid while what's gone up over them is often pre-fabricated and not going to survive as long.
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Menominee County Journal Obituaries | Week of November 04, 2010
Thomas H. Anderson, 63, Cedar River, died Oct. 30, 2010, at Roubal Care and Rehab Center.
Tom was born Oct. 16, 1947, in Menominee, to the late Irving and Anne (Schuster) Anderson. Tom worked as a manufacturing engineer in Milwaukee for Falk Corp. and also owned a restaurant. He moved to Denver work ing for Bucyrus Erie making equipment for strip mining eventually transferring to Idaho. In 1968 he returned to the area and worked for Harnischfeiger Corp. in Escanaba. He then worked at Emerson Electric in Menominee as an engineer. In the mid- 90s he became a truck driver, retiring from Nelson Freight in 2009. He enjoyed coaching Little League baseball, sports and statistics. He enjoyed vol unteering his time with the Special Olympics serving as coach, chaperone and driver. He helped introduce the sport of handball to Special Olympics. His extended family were his friends at the Cedar River Lighthouse and Cedar River Plaza.
He is survived by his sister, Karen (Jerry) Petersen, Cedar River; two brothers, Don (Bessie), Menomine, and Jim (Kathy), Marinette; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephew and cousins. A memorial service will be held Nov. 6 at the Cedar River Chapel at 2 p.m. Reverend Chad Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Cedar River Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Cedar River Township Hall. Anderson Diehm Funeral Home, Stephenson, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Alwin Chaltry
Alwin J. Chaltry, 91, Wallace, died Oct. 27, 2010, at Bay Area Medical Center in Marinette.
Alwin was born on the family farm in Daggett. Aug. 27, 1919, to Fred and Mary Chaltry. Alwin left home in Daggett with his cousin, Gordon Parrett, when he was 15, to join a logging camp in Beachwood, to help earn money for their families. He worked in the logging camp and learned the trade of a lumber jack. Alwin joined the United States Marines Corps in 1942 where he served in South Pacific bat tles of World War II, includ ing Iwo Jima, Saipan and Tinian. After World War II, Alwin returned to Menominee. He Married Lily (Erickson) Chaltry May 25, 1946. For 33 years he worked at Menominee Paper Company on the paper ma chine in various roles and retired as a tour foreman and spare superintendent in 1974. Alwin handbuilt 14 homes throughout Menominee County. He continued to log on his own property until only a few years ago. Alwin loved hunting up land game throughout the Midwest and trout and salmon fishing on Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Alwin harvested his last buck in November of 2009. Alwin enjoyed attending Menominee High School Football games. Nothing was more important to him than his family.
Alwin is survived by his two children, Charles (Marge) Chaltry, Menominee and Marilyn (Richard) Hass, Wallace; his sister, Dorothy Buyarski; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and spe cial friend, Theresa Szubartouski. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents, brothers, Arthur, Norman, Michael, Alfred William, Felix; sisters, Edna, Agnes, Marie, Evelyn and twin daughters.
Visitation and funeral were held Oct. 30 at Cadieu-Thielen Funeral Home, Menominee. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Menominee Nov. 1.
Raymond Erickson
Raymond H. Erickson, 76, Carney, died Oct. 29, 2010, unexpectedly at his home.
Ray was born Nov. 10. 1933, to the late Amandus and Irene (Mellen) Erickson on the family farm in Carney. He lived his whole life on the family farm raising beef cattle and after re tiring from Superior Cedar Products in 1995 he raised show horses. Ray was a 1954 graduate of Stephenson High School, and member of the Carney Free Church. He sang in the church choir and the men's quartet. He was involved with the boy's club and youth groups at church. For many years on Christmas eve he would hand out red de licious apples to the chil dren following the Christmas program. He was involved with 4-H and helped the kids who brought cattle to the fair. He also brought evergreen blankets and Christmas trees to Chicago to sell. He was on the board of directors for the U.P. Bear Houndsmen Association, was a founding member of the Carney Roundup Rodeo and was Grand Marshall several years ago. Sports was a fa vorite activity especially softball, football and later he enjoyed playing golf.
He is survived by two sisters, Lorraine Wendland and Hazel (Gerald) Rhode both of Carney, nieces, nephews, an extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Revall; and brother, Rodney Erickson.
Visitation and funeral ser vice were held Nov. 2, at the Carney Evangelical Free Church, Carney. Reverend Gary Page officiated. Burial was in the Free Church Cemetery. Anderson Diehm Funeral Home, Stephenson, assisted the family.
Robert R. Harris, 84, life long member of Spalding, died Oct. 28, 2010, at home.
Robert was born May 19, 1926, in the family home in Spalding, to the late Roy and Lilly (Johansen) Harris. On Sept. 30, 1944, he mar ried Marie Walechka in Spalding. He was a truck driver and also worked as a mechanic for his father at Spalding Auto Sales. In 1964 he bought the business and ran it until he retired. He enjoyed going to camp and hunting. He especially liked spending time with his family. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Spalding.
He is survived by his wife of Spalding; three daugh ters, Dorothy (Dottie) (Jeff) Bogema, Kalamazoo, MI, Judy Sodemann, Gwinn, MI, and Karen (Roger) Linder, Carney, 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; two brothers, James (Charlotte), Escanaba, and Richard (Marlene), Wilson. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark Robert Harris; granddaughter, Mindy Robinson; great-great-grandson, Troy Parrish; and great-great-granddaughter, Corina Parrish.
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial was held Nov. 3, at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Spalding. Father Michael Vichich officiated. Burial was in Spalding Township Cemetery. Anderson Diehm Funeral Home, Stephenson, assisted the family with arrange ments.
David Isaacson
David Lane Isaacson, 71, of West Allis, WI died on Oct. 21, 2010, at West Allis Medical Center in West Allis. Graveside services will be held in Cedar River Cemetery Nov. 6 at 11 a.m.
Anderson Diehm Funeral Home is assisting the fam ily with arrangements.
LaVerne Klatt
LaVerne Helen Klatt, 93, Daggett, died Oct. 26, 2010, at Roubal Care and Rehab Center.
LaVerne Thoune was born June 27, 1917, in Stephenson to the late Frank and Isabelle (Tickler) Thoune. On Nov. 18, 1937, LaVerne married Harold Klatt in Stephenson. Harold preceded her in death Feb. 26, 2007. She worked at Emerson Electric for 10 years. LaVerne enjoyed baking, gardening, crocheting, knitting and homemaking. She was a member of the Precious Blood Church.
Survivors include five sons, Roger (Marilyn), Arizona, Norbert (Elaine), Donald (Mary) and Harold all of Menominee and Glenn of Daggett; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grand children; four brothers, Lloyd, Gerald, Milton and Raymond; and one sister, Sarah Rivard. LaVerne was preceded in death by three brothers, Hubert, Francis and Roy.
Family and friends called at Anderson Diehm Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Oct. 29 at Precious Blood Catholic Church. Father Corey Litzner officiated. Burial followed in Stephenson Township Cemetery.
Edward Kleikamp
Edward John Kleikamp, 79, Wilson, died Oct. 28, 2010, at his home.
He was born July 1, 1931, to the late Edward and Ruby (Harke) Kleikamp in Marinette. He graduated from Stephenson High School. On April 14, 1956, he married Shirley Gagne at St. Francis Church. He worked in the woods for many years and he was a farmer all of his life. He also worked for Harnischfeger Corporation in Escanaba for 18 years. He enjoyed snowmobil ing, Green Bay Packers, go ing to camp, hunting and foresting in the woods. Edward was a member of Normenco Sportsman's Club.
He is survived by his wife Shirley; sons Patrick Kleikamp, Gerald (Jeanne) Kleikamp and Roger Kleikamp all of Wilson; daughters, Janice Bingham, Escanaba and Nancy (Jim) Motto, Wilson; four grand children;; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends called at Allo Coolman Funeral Home in Spalding. A funeral service was held Oct. 30, at the funeral home with Fr. Emmett Norden of ficiating. Burial was in the Spalding Township Cemetery. Visit www.allofh.com to send on-line condolences.
George Porod
George Francis Porod, 75, Menominee, died Oct. 26, 2010, at the VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain.
He was born Dec. 12, 1934, in Menominee, to the late John and Stephanie (Paliowski) Porod. George served in the United States Army for over 20 years, including one tour of duty in the Korean War and two tours in the Vietnam War with the 5th Battalion 7th Cavalry. A number of his military accomplish ments were mentioned in two different book publications. George was a member of the 20-Year Military Club in Menominee for many years. He was an ROTC in structor in Ann Arbor and also an auxiliary police officer for the Flint Police Department. After moving to Menominee, he worked in security at the Waupaca Foundry in 1973 and '74. He joined the Menominee Sheriff's Department in 1974 as a deputy sheriff, re tiring after 15 years of ser vice. George was an avid hunter and outdoors person. He had a garden every year and gave all his vegetables to family and friends. His interests included photography, woodworking and any thing that needed a talent for art. He enjoyed spending time at Camp 10 Point with his hunting buddies. His greatest joy came from his family.
He is survived by his wife of Menominee; one daughter, Debbie (Marty) Wellner, Ingalls; two sons, George J. (Becky) Porod, Marinette, and James Porod, Green Bay, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three sisters, one brother and step-brothers and step-sis ters. Along with his parents, two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends called at the Cadieu Thielen Funeral Home. Funeral was held at the fu neral home Oct. 31. A memorial fund has been established in George's name.
Norma Stewart
Norma J. Stewart, 81, Marinette, died Oct. 26, 2010, at home.
She was born June 12, 1929, to the late Harold and Dorothy (Talbot) Myers in Menominee. She graduated from Stephenson High School in 1947. On Nov. 1, 1952, she married Robert C. Stewart at the Methodist Church, Marinette. She had worked at Lauerman's for several years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Menominee, co-chairman of the 125th Anniversary of the Marinette Church, and assisted with other func tions at both churches. She was past president of the Commandery Auxiliary and followed her husband through many years of the Grand Commandery. She was also a member of the Sweet Adelines, a former guardian secretary-treasurer of Job's Daughters and had served on the cancer board for many years. Norma en joyed gardening both veg gies and flowers, especially her roses. She and her hus band enjoyed canning and pickling the produce from their garden. She was an avid quilter and also enjoyed fishing.
She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Linda (Michael) Seeger, Hayward, and Michelle (Phil) Krueger, Marinette; a brother, Roger (Marilyn) Myers, Menominee, seven grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Helen (Wally) Highdale; and a brother, Donald (Ellie) Myers.
Friends called at First United Methodist Church, Menominee. A memorial service was held there Oct. 30, with Rev. Phil Tousley officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Thielen Funeral Home as sisted the family. A memorial fund for the church has been established.
Mary Reichardt
Mary Elda Reichardt, 60, Wallace, died Oct. 27, 2010, at Bay Area Medical Center.
She was born Aug. 8, 1950, in Marinette, to the late Walton and Elda (Newquist) Reichardt. Family and friends called Oct. 29, at Anderson Kell Funeral Home. A memorial service was held in the fu
neral home chapel with the Rev. Greg Weber officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
Joseph Webber, Sr.
Joseph Allen (Joe) Webber, Sr., 34, Escanaba, died Oct. 23, 2010, as a re sult of an auto mishap that occurred Oct. 17, in Gladstone vicinity.
He was born Oct. 4, 1976, in Escanaba, the son of Duane and Patricia (Boggs) Webber. He was raised in Escanaba and attended school there. Joe was united in marriage to Kathy Kossow Sept. 30, 2000, in Escanaba. He enjoyed spending time with his family. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, singers, arm wrestling, dancing with his children and drawing.
He is survived by his wife; children, Joseph Allen Webber, Jr., and Jasmine Lynn Marie Webber, both at home; father, Duane of Ford River; mother, Patricia (Todd) Gagnon, Hermansville; brothers, Duane Webber, Jr., Ford River, Jamie (Wendy) Webber, Gladstone, Dan Webber, Escanaba, Joshua (Carrie Johnson) Webber, Riverland, and Jordan Webber, Escanaba; grandmother, Myrtle Boggs, Escanaba; mother-in-law, Barbara Kossow, Powers, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lyle Boggs; aunt, Cindy Brown; and eight miscarried babies.
Joe's family received friends at Grace Church in Gladstone. Funeral services were held there Oct. 29 with Rev. Dr. Steve Patrick offi ciating. Burial was in Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone assisted the family. Visit www.skradski-boycefuneralhomes.com to leave a message of condolence.


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Another major blow to Congress in Malwa, Manpreet Badal's ally Jagroop Singh Gill joins AAP
Jagroop Gill has been a seven-time councilor, president District Bar Association and chairman of Bathinda Improvement Trust
Harpal Singh Cheema, AAP, Aam Aadmi Party, Aam Aadmi Party Punjab, AAP Punjab, Meet Hayer, Prof Baljinder Kaur, Rupinder Kaur Ruby, Harchand Singh Barsat
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By Daily 24x7 News	 Published on Aug 2, 2021
Chandigarh : The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has dealt a major blow to the Congress in the Malwa region. After Gurmeet Singh Khudian, a close associate of Captain Amarinder Singh; Jagroop Singh Gill, an ally of Finance Minister Manpreet Badal and former chairman of Bathinda Improvement Trust, joined the Aam Aadmi Party along with hundreds of his associates. The former Congress leader was formally welcomed by AAP's senior leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab affairs incharge Jarnail Singh along with MLAs Meet Hayer, Prof Baljinder Kaur, Rupinder Kaur Ruby and party's state general secretary Harchand Singh Barsat, at the party headquarters here on Monday.Welcoming Jagroop Singh Gill and hundreds of his supporters, Harpal Singh Cheema said all those who want prosperity of Punjab are welcomed in the AAP. He said the joining of Khudian and Gill in the AAP had broke the back of the Congress party in Bathinda along with the entire Malwa region. Jagroop Singh Gill has been the president of the District Bar Association as well as the president of the Municipal Council. Apart from this, Jagroop Singh Gill has been a councilor since 1979 and is now a councilor for the seventh time.
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On the occasion, Jarnail Singh said the people of Punjab were looking at the Aam Aadmi Party as the bright future of the state and that is why the convoy of the Aam Aadmi Party is growing every day.Jagroop Singh Gill, who joined the AAP said, "Punjab is taking the curve of change. We will support the Aam Aadmi Party in Malwa and in the entire Punjab, as the state awaits the AAP government." He further said that instead of playing politics, he would work to strengthen the party so that corruption would be eradicated from Punjab and closed factories would be reopened.It may be recalled that last week, the Congress suffered a major setback in the Malwa region when Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's covering candidate for Lambi constituency in 2017 Assembly elections and former Lok Sabha member Jagdev Singh Khudian's son, Gurmeet Singh Khudian joined the AAP. On the occasion, Neel Garg, Rakesh Puri, advocate Navdeep Jidda, Amardeep Singh Rajan, Amrit Lal Agarwal, ML Jindal, advocate Gurpreet Rimple, Baljit Singh Bali, Gobinder Singh, Sandeep Gupta, Mahinder Singh Phulomithi among others were also present.
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In a jolt to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Majha, BJP district vice president Harwinder Singh Malli from Gurdaspur and district general secretary Harbans Singh, besides vice president of Panchayati Raj, Mangal Singh Sahur (Dera Baba Nanak) joined the AAP. Harwinder Singh Malli has held a number of important posts, including Mission Modi's block president and Dera Baba Nanak constituency in-charge. In the presence of district general secretary Subedar Kulwant Singh (Dina Nagar), Leader of Opposition Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab Affairs incharge and state general secretary Harchand Singh Barsat welcomed the leaders who left the BJP and joined the AAP.
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Today Marks the 10 Year Anniversary of the "Beast Quake" [VIDEO]
Todd Lyons
It was on this date, January 8th of 2011 -- exactly a decade ago -- that arguably the greatest run in Seahawks and, possibly, NFL history occurred. The "Beast Quake". Authored by "Beast Mode" himself, Marshawn Lynch!
To set the stage, the Seahawks were playing a first-round playoff game against the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints despite the fact that the Hawks were the first team in league history to qualify for the postseason with a LOSING record at 7-9.
With just over three minutes left in the game and on the verge of a HUGE upset, the Seahawks clung to a 34-30 lead with the ball on their own 33 yard line. It was second down and 10.
Here is how most of the country witnessed what happened next via the NBC Sports nationally televised broadcast. Tom Hammond and Mike Mayock were the announcers:
I was fortunate enough to be at the game. My friend, Chuck McGowan, filmed it from our perch in the southwest end of the 300 level.
THIS is what it was like in the stands and THIS is EXACTLY why YouTube was invented!
(WARNING: Coarse language)
NFL Films put it in their archive as one of the best runs in the history of the game. In their piece, the used a video shot from the opposite side of the field and used the play-by-play call of Hawks radio broadcaster, and former Seattle players, Steve Raible and Warren Moon. The run begins :17 seconds into the video:
Following the run, seismologists at the University of Washington detected seismic activity with the epicenter being, literally, the Seahawks stadium. It registered a 2.0 on the Richter Scale! Lynch broke down the run on Seattle TV station KING 5 News later that evening:
The Seahawks play another first round Wild Card playoff game tomorrow (NOT Sunday!) against NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams and Yakima native Cooper Kupp,You can hear the action on 94.5 KATS-FM and News/Talk 1280-AM KIT!
Here now, a blow-by-blow photo gallery of the "Beast Quake".
For the latest on the Hawks, simply opt-in for our "Alerts" via our free mobile app!
Go Hawks!
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Exclusive Song of the Day: "Etienne d'aout," Malajube
Awesome indie rock from Montreal.
Check out this article! https://www.salon.com/2007/04/13/malajube/
April 13, 2007 11:01AM (UTC)
A little thing like language should never get in the way of a great song -- which is something that Montreal's Malajube have plenty of. Fortunately for us Anglophones, the band has been able to turn a strong live show and a stellar debut album ("Trompe-L'Oeil") into success outside of their native Quebec, earning praise from the indie tastemakers at Pitchfork and a high-profile slot at last year's CMJ music festival in New York along the way. While they can kick up an impressive rock 'n' roll racket, "Etienne d'aout" is a good example of Malajube's strength with quieter, moodier sounds, as a hushed and lovely melody floats over a haze of guitars before unfolding into a crescendo of piano, strings and vocal harmonies.
-- David Marchese
(The Song of the Day is also available as a podcast. Subscribe: iTunes or RSS)
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Sophia is still safe from their influence... today she was saying "Mama... and Mami..." .... she no longer seems to have any interest in saying "Papa". I must remember that... and deduct it from her allowance when she is older.
She is still not walking ... but that that is ok...that gives us more time. So we can catch our breath. My brother and Sister (should be) are in town!! My dad and brother came by for a quick visit. We hope to see them some more during these holidays. Yeay!!
There are a lot of happy good stories during Christmas..... but no one speaks about the dark side.... about the evil Snowman Monster that terrorizes the countryside.
Like capturing a rare photo of the Lockness monster... or the abominable snowman (if you will).... so is this photo ultra rare.... I have a few calls into a couple of newspapers to see who will pay the most for this rare rare photo.... Sadly enough the other person in the photo was completely destroyed by this monster.... and I was powerless to help... but do you blame me. Look how intimidating this monster is!!!
....why is it the kids favorite game?
One game that all kids seem to love... and never get tired of... is "knock down daddy and beat him up...."
I just hope they are not still playing this game when they turn 18!
Its not all parties and travel being a super rock star baby. Deep down past all the glimmer and stars.... there is a normal baby.
Here is Sophia's assistant (Megan) helping during the morning wake up routine.
Short of bringing in the morning paper, Megan helps by yelling "WAKE UP SOPHIA"... and still our rock star baby is able to keep a smile for the camera crew.
Here we have Sophia brushing the four teeth that she currently has... I think a few more are starting to poke their way out.
...I guess that is just about it. After that its all parties and travel. We will have to work on her party habits... she is starting to show bags under her eyes from little sleep.... no wait... the bags are mine.
Cake III: The icing strikes back!
Skill.... Thy name be PAOLA! Getting better every time. Its amazing how wonderful these cakes are becoming.... almost life like.
....I have seen some of the stuff that Paola aspires to create... and she is getting closer. The best part about it is the smile that she gets when it is completed..... she almost does not want us to devour it... since it is destroying her work of art.
New street gang in town!!
.....you better not be carrying change ... or candy. They will take you down!! You have been warned!
Behold ... Matthew in his sleepiness...!!
....too late. Time to get some sleep. Too tired for words? We just got home from a long long weekend. But tons of fun!
....this was last week... "I can't sleep... I need some chocolate milk..." Isn't that always the case?
...What truly makes the world go round? ....passion for our work... or loving someone.... or being loved. Oh so close! I think I have found the perfect formula.... unfortunately the formula is only good for one day.... and as it happens, it was Megan's day..... Not really on the day of her birthday ... but the day the family could get together and celebrate.... this was over a week ago... but I have been busy/lazy.
Paola got a chance to show of some of her new found skill and put together these darling little (no fear causing) clowns. The irony here is that they are supposed to make you laugh or smile, but they you are expected to pop their heads of and eat their bodies? I don't think I will ever understand that part of it.
INGREDIENT TWO: For the perfect day: A Monkey!! Well, since we could not get a permit to keep a monkey in the house, we had to do the next best thing.
Some kids, when you ask them "What sound does a monkey make?" all they do is make the sound. But not my little girl. That question alone triggers a transformation that turns this sweet little girl into a crazed wild monkey! But no one has gotten hurt, so we have not felt the need to lock her away.
INGREDIENT THREE: For the perfect day: Cake!! Not just any store bought cake. It must be lovingly hand crafted by the "Mom". No other substetute allowed. It would make the formula not work properly.
...down to the smallest piece of icing and flowers... made with love.
....and what is the result of this? THE PERFECT DAY!!!
A loving family.... and blessing we don't deserve... Thank God that the day did not pass without us appreciating it..... like many we do.
I have this cute picture of Megan .... playing with Play-dough... as if she were going to cook something.
Maybe she will grow up like Paola and love to cook... or maybe she just likes to squash things.... At least she has not asked me to try anything she has made.... but I am sure that will come in time. As for Sophia... I think she is currently working on being an animal trainer.
Although that can be a dangerous profession, especially with Lions, I am sure that once you command their respect, it is not too bad. Be careful Sophia!
I did promise a couple of times that I would get the pictures out there... and it took me awhile... but I finally did it!
It was a fun party, but the part I enjoyed (I don't know why....) was putting the number 2 candle on Paola's cake... ...she did not seem to want to destroy the mater piece.
The pictures are all here in the Gallery.
Starting to feel a lot like Christmas!!
The temperature is dropping.... and the mittens and hats are coming on. It is getting cold... and might actually start feeling like winter soon. Good thing too... because we are in December.
I am hoping that this picture will distract you from the fact that I don't yet have Megan's birthday photos out there already.... ...soon ... I promise.
Last weekend we had a blow out party for Megan's birthday party. I have not yet gotten a chance to put all the pictures together... but I promise. Soon. But here is a picture of the Dora cake that Paola made. She made the cake and decorated it... and all the little cup cakes... very delicious!!
Paola and I are the perfect match. She has the skill for making these beautiful works of food... and I have the skill of eating these beautiful works of food... I will get more pictures of the party together soon... I promise.


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materfamilias writes: i've got the blues, but that's a good thing . . .
i've got the blues, but that's a good thing . . .
A few weeks ago, my blogging friend, Lesley, over at Peregrinations, tagged me to post seven blue things from around my home.
I could have crossed most of the seven off my list with the photo above -- besides the assorted pieces of dinnerware, the kitchen counter they're sitting on is blue as well.
But I don't need to take any easy way out of this challenge as I've clearly got blue to spare -- Thomas, at Sunday Best, once asked in the comments (in a tone of wonder audible all the way from his home in Victoria to mine a ways up the island!) if my whole house was really painted Robin's Egg Blue (in fact, only the upstairs is -- downstairs is the shade called "Dill Pickle" you see in the top photo above, the background to a painting by my friend Alison Watt). But in addition to the blue walls upstairs, there's plenty of blue downstairs -- the random tiles set in the terra cotta floor, for example.
This delightfully spiky pottery bowl I picked up on Lasqueti Island many years ago.
And these decorative ceramic balls nestled on an artisan-made recycled-glass cobalt blue plate I received years ago from a friend who knew: I love Blue!
Do you? Besides letting me know in the comments below, you are more than welcome to do this meme yourself. Let me know if you take the blue challenge, and I'll be sure to link to you.
Well, I guess the answer is in the name. Indigo Blue is my favourite colour.
-I went through a phase of collect blue patterned china, I can't afford it but Delft Tiles are the most beautiful in the world.
-I love blue glas, it is my most treasured colour when looking on the beach.
-A very deep blue is the colour of the girls bedroom which is a suprisingly pleasing colour to have.
-Today I am wearing blue!
I am so sorry about the spelling above, In between writing it and posting it, I had to deal with a sobbing student, who nearly made me cry!
I love the lapus-lazuli bule of that spiky bowl!
If I can get my balky camera to work I'll play! I admire your blue pieces, such a charming play of pattern.
I'm attempting to blog, and I hadn't posted photographs yet, so this is an opportunity to try it out. Funny, I don't have much blue in my house but most of it is pottery also.
Not sure how to link to my blog either, so we shall see.
I love your blues. The spiky bowl is very interesting. My favorite blue vase was recently broken which made me very sad. Blue glass in particular is a favorite.
Lesley: Thanks, it's probably my favourite piece of pottery.
Pseu: I'd love to see the Blue Willow. I found a stack (10, I think) in a second-hand store about five or ten years ago and picked them up (it's always handy to have a stash of extra plates and they blend well with my white ones). The variety of the Blue Willow makes them a great collectable.
Duchesse: Oh yes, do play! Get that camera to co-operate, please.
Northmoon: Lovely to have you here visiting -- I'll pop over to see your blog and I'll happily link to your photos post once you've got it up.
Mardel: Oooh, there's a particular, peculiar progression of emotions, isn't there, when a favourite piece of glass breaks -- dismay following very quickly after that shocked recognition of inevitability that happens in the microseconds between hand and floor. So sorry.
Love that Lasqueti spiked pottery piece!
I have revisited the blue and white combo recently. I purchased a Harumi Ota porcelain bowl from Plenty on Fort Street and then a smaller shallow one from Eclectic in Oak Bay and I am inspired when I see your images to add to the collection!
I very much enjoy your west coast blog.
I know the blues but it turns out I have no blues in my home space. Not a one. Well, there is the lid to my jar of Eucerin. Does that count?;-) I too love your spiky blue bowl. It would be gorgeous filled with tangerines.
Lordfam: Welcome! Lovely to have another West Coast reader -- I never manage to get enough Victoria shopping, but a weekend trip is on my list.
LBR: Really? No blues? And yet they're the perfect complement to orange and I know how you feel about orange . . .
Tangerines would be too big for this bowl, but I'm going to keep an eye out for that wee orange fruit whose name escapes me at the moment -- kumquats? mini-clementines? hmmmmmm. . .
Kumquats in a small blue bowl sounds lovely.
That's great, Mardel -- I'll link to you in my next post.
And I'll be on the lookout for kumquats!


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Funding support for adults with learning disabilities in Leeds
The funding is being used to extend its programme of support to adults with learning disabilities and older people from the local area.
Teen Talk receives funding to support young people and their families
The funding will enable young people aged between 11 and 25 and their families to take part in activities that develop team building and confidence skills and help them to work through proble
Charity receives grant to support people with learning disabilites in Calderdale
Luv2MeetU – a friendship and dating agency for people with learning disabilities, started by national learning disability charity, Hft – has been awarded almost £10,000 of funding
Slough Senior Citizens get active and social
Slough Senior Citizens Group has received over £6,000 from People's Health Trust, using money raised by HealthConfirm through The Health Lottery to fund their keep fit exercise programm
South Lancing's Village Action Shop brings community closer
The funding will enable them to set up a community co-operative – a local group that encourages everyone in the community to come together through local issues, services and activities.
Community voice gets louder thanks to new local funding
The funding will enable the programme to develop the skills and confidence of ten local people to become Media Champions that, in turn, will inspire and mobilise networks of community activists.


It's been an interesting few days in Vienna! On Sunday I saw the lovely Niamh Kavanagh (Ireland 1993) performing at the Euro Cafe. Niamh's great fun and is one of the few artists where her banter is just as good as her singing (which was excellent!) Niamh was accompanied by her friend Mairead who she worked with in the bank when she won Eurovision! Thanks for a fun night ladies!
On Monday I was on a conference panel on Eurovision and diplomacy. Also in attendance were Åse Kleveland (ESC singer, presenter and the Minister of Culture in Norway), Claudette Buttigieg (singer for Malta in 2000 and now a Member of Parliament) and Ismeta Dervoz, who was the Head of Delegation for Bosnia Herzegovina during the war in the 1990s. I was nearly in tears hearing her talking about Eurovision. This contest means something and I defy even the harshest critics not to be moved after hearing Ismeta speak. All three women were insightful, interesting and eloquent and it was a real honour to share a platform with them.
Monday evening saw UK Ambassador host a reception at her residence. The atmosphere was warm, friendly and I think the UK did itself proud. Electro Velvet were there and performed live and sounded great. In particular the Ambassador herself was a delight, a really interesting lady. I managed to avoid a diplomatic incident but did ask her why there were no Ferrero Rocher at her residence!
Semi-finals tonight on BBC Three – I'll be on after the songs – given how tired I am, I hope the team have got makeup by the trowel!


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Australia has squandered a golden opportunity of gaining a huge psychological advantage over India in this summer's four-Test series. The Australians had the Indians on the back foot after comfortable wins in the opening one-day internationals of the summer. But the tourists would have renewed confidence going into the first Test this week as a result of improved performances in the T20 series and two lead-up games in Sydney. If Australia does not perform well in the day-night Test at Adelaide Oval, coach Justin Langer and the selection panel headed by Trevor Hohns should be in the firing line. They have shuffled the team around and several key players will enter the game either out of form or short on match practice. The decision to rest vice-captain Pat Cummins after two one-day internationals was bewildering - the match-winning paceman having enjoyed no time in the centre for almost three weeks before he plays in Adelaide. Fellow fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who missed the final two T20 internationals in Canberra and Sydney because of a family illness, has struggled with his fitness and form so far this season. He needed another hit-out before the Test to prepare him for battle against the star-studded Indian batting line-up led by skipper Virat Kohli. At least there is depth in the bowling ranks, with James Pattinson and Michael Neser waiting in the wings to support Cummins, Starc and Josh Hazlewood. But the same can't be said about the batting, with the opening pair far from being decided. With David Warner injured on the sidelines, incumbent opener Joe Burns is horribly out of form. Meanwhile, Marcus Harris, added to the Test squad to replace the injured Will Pucovski, failed twice for Australia A against the tourists last weekend. Cameron Green, who was most impressive in scoring a century against the Indians in a three-day game at Drummoyne Oval and appeared likely to make his Test debut as an all-rounder batting at No. 6 in Adelaide, also suffered a concussion in the field at the SCG. So a huge responsibility will be on the broad bat of Steve Smith, who has started the summer with successive centuries in the one-day internationals. Winning in Adelaide is so important for both teams and particularly India, given that Kohli is returning home afterwards to be at the birth of his first child and will miss the remaining three Tests. The tourists also have yet to settle on their opening pair, but Mayank Agarwal and Shubman Gill scored half-centuries while Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant peeled tons off an under-strength Australia A attack last weekend. The Indian fast bowlers have also looked impressive in the past week. Jasprit Bumrah, a star on the last tour here in 2018-19, started slowly but ominously found form with the bat and ball against Australia A. But there is still work to do for Kohli and his men. With a few exceptions, India's effort in the field has been lacklustre. Too many catches have gone down and the Indians' ground fielding at times has been below international standard. They can't afford to be giving chances to the Australians as they will make them pay dearly. The AFL's decision to continue its floating fixture next season is another blow for those rusted-on supporters who plan their year around following their teams around the country, particularly those from regional areas. Once rounds 7-23 are released, the competing teams and venues will be known. But with dates and timeslots announced not that long before games, it will be much harder to book cheaper flights and accommodation. For many that will mean it is too difficult to arrange around work/school/family commitments. The message is, sorry guys, just stay at home and watch it on TV. That suits the broadcasters - the more eyeballs on the coverage, the better result in terms of revenue. In essence, there is nothing wrong with the principle of having the best games scheduled on Thursday/Friday nights. But the AFL has sold out to cash-strapped broadcasters here. For many years, Channel Seven has complained about the lack of flexibility in key timeslots affecting its audiences and in turn revenue. So, the league has finally acquiesced to the network's demands. Now that there will be more flexibility in the fixture, here's a novel idea for the AFL - when we can have capacity crowds again, if a venue is too small to cater for a big, ticketed game (ie Marvel Stadium/GMHBA Stadium), let's switch it to the MCG like the good old days. Of course we would have to rely on the goodwill of the league and stadium operators breaking contracts to benefit the general public - probably there is more chance of me opening the batting for Australia! While on crowds, it will be interesting to see how many adults are prepared to fork out $10 to watch AFLW games next season. Maybe the timing is right with people desperate to get out and enjoy live sport after being locked down for so long, particularly in Victoria. But it is clear the free ride is over. AFLW must pay its way if its players want to be properly compensated for their services. Email me: howardkotton11@gmail.com; Twitter: @hpkotton59
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December 14 2020 - 4:30PM
Australia's cricketers let a big chance slip before series starts against India
Howard Kotton
Australian opening batsman Joe Burns remains horribly out of form as the first Test nears. Photo: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
Australia has squandered a golden opportunity of gaining a huge psychological advantage over India in this summer's four-Test series.
The Australians had the Indians on the back foot after comfortable wins in the opening one-day internationals of the summer.
But the tourists would have renewed confidence going into the first Test this week as a result of improved performances in the T20 series and two lead-up games in Sydney.
If Australia does not perform well in the day-night Test at Adelaide Oval, coach Justin Langer and the selection panel headed by Trevor Hohns should be in the firing line.
They have shuffled the team around and several key players will enter the game either out of form or short on match practice.
It's the Australians that now find themselves on the hop heading into the first Test
The decision to rest vice-captain Pat Cummins after two one-day internationals was bewildering - the match-winning paceman having enjoyed no time in the centre for almost three weeks before he plays in Adelaide.
Fellow fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who missed the final two T20 internationals in Canberra and Sydney because of a family illness, has struggled with his fitness and form so far this season.
He needed another hit-out before the Test to prepare him for battle against the star-studded Indian batting line-up led by skipper Virat Kohli.
At least there is depth in the bowling ranks, with James Pattinson and Michael Neser waiting in the wings to support Cummins, Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
But the same can't be said about the batting, with the opening pair far from being decided.
With David Warner injured on the sidelines, incumbent opener Joe Burns is horribly out of form.
Meanwhile, Marcus Harris, added to the Test squad to replace the injured Will Pucovski, failed twice for Australia A against the tourists last weekend.
Cameron Green, who was most impressive in scoring a century against the Indians in a three-day game at Drummoyne Oval and appeared likely to make his Test debut as an all-rounder batting at No. 6 in Adelaide, also suffered a concussion in the field at the SCG.
So a huge responsibility will be on the broad bat of Steve Smith, who has started the summer with successive centuries in the one-day internationals.
Winning in Adelaide is so important for both teams and particularly India, given that Kohli is returning home afterwards to be at the birth of his first child and will miss the remaining three Tests.
The tourists also have yet to settle on their opening pair, but Mayank Agarwal and Shubman Gill scored half-centuries while Hanuma Vihari and Rishabh Pant peeled tons off an under-strength Australia A attack last weekend.
The Indian fast bowlers have also looked impressive in the past week.
Jasprit Bumrah, a star on the last tour here in 2018-19, started slowly but ominously found form with the bat and ball against Australia A.
But there is still work to do for Kohli and his men. With a few exceptions, India's effort in the field has been lacklustre.
Too many catches have gone down and the Indians' ground fielding at times has been below international standard.
They can't afford to be giving chances to the Australians as they will make them pay dearly.
Cash-strapped broadcasters have got their way. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images
Country fans out in the cold
The AFL's decision to continue its floating fixture next season is another blow for those rusted-on supporters who plan their year around following their teams around the country, particularly those from regional areas.
Once rounds 7-23 are released, the competing teams and venues will be known.
But with dates and timeslots announced not that long before games, it will be much harder to book cheaper flights and accommodation.
For many that will mean it is too difficult to arrange around work/school/family commitments.
The message is, sorry guys, just stay at home and watch it on TV.
That suits the broadcasters - the more eyeballs on the coverage, the better result in terms of revenue.
In essence, there is nothing wrong with the principle of having the best games scheduled on Thursday/Friday nights.
But the AFL has sold out to cash-strapped broadcasters here.
For many years, Channel Seven has complained about the lack of flexibility in key timeslots affecting its audiences and in turn revenue.
So, the league has finally acquiesced to the network's demands.
Now that there will be more flexibility in the fixture, here's a novel idea for the AFL - when we can have capacity crowds again, if a venue is too small to cater for a big, ticketed game (ie Marvel Stadium/GMHBA Stadium), let's switch it to the MCG like the good old days.
Of course we would have to rely on the goodwill of the league and stadium operators breaking contracts to benefit the general public - probably there is more chance of me opening the batting for Australia!
While on crowds, it will be interesting to see how many adults are prepared to fork out $10 to watch AFLW games next season.
Maybe the timing is right with people desperate to get out and enjoy live sport after being locked down for so long, particularly in Victoria.
But it is clear the free ride is over.
AFLW must pay its way if its players want to be properly compensated for their services.
Email me:howardkotton11@gmail.com; Twitter:@hpkotton59
This article is supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.


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Six dead, 31 injured as bus falls into gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur
The accident happened at Chandeh village near Surinsar around midnight when the driver of the bus lost control over the vehicle which rolled down into the gorge.
New Delhi, PTI | Updated : 02 March 2019, 03:31 PM
The accident happened at Chandeh village near Surinsar around midnight. (Representational Image)
Six persons were killed and 31 injured when a Srinagar-bound private bus skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Saturday. The accident happened at Chandeh village near Surinsar around midnight when the driver of the bus lost control over the vehicle which rolled down into the gorge, the officials said.
They said the driver had reportedly taken the interior route to dodge traffic police in view of the restrictions on the main Jammu-Srinagar national highway which was opened for traffic from Jammu to Srinagar on Saturday after five days of closure due to landslides caused by rain and snowfall.
They said a rescue operation was immediately launched. Five persons were found dead while 32 were rescued and rushed to Government Medical College hospital Jammu for treatment, the officials said.
They said one of them was declared dead by doctors on arrival. A few of the injured were stated to be "critical", the officials said.
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