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Budget Amendments - HB30 (Member Request)
By Member » Item 57 #2h
Chief Patron: Roem
Co-Patron(s): Mullin
HB 1392 - Establish a Freedom of Information Act Ombudsman
Item 57 #2h
Attorney General and Department of Law FY2021 $0 FY2022 $304,375 GF
FY2021 0.00 FY2022 2.00 FTE
Page 42, line 29, strike "$36,447,704" and insert "$36,752,079".
On Page 43, after line 38, insert:
"G. Included in the appropriation for this item is $304,375 from the general fund the second year and two positions to establish a Freedom of Information Act Ombudsman within the Office of the Attorney General."
(This amendment provides $304,375 from the general fund in the second year and two positions pursuant to the passage of House Bill 1392 in the 2020 General Assembly session, which creates the Freedom of Information Act Ombudsman within the Office of the Attorney General.)
Reenrolled
Floor Request
Floor Approved
Governor's Recommendations
Attorney General and Department of Law
Budget Bill - HB30 (introduced)
Legal Advice (32000) $36,447,704 $36,447,704
State Agency/Local Legal Assistance and Advice (32002) FY2021 $36,447,704 FY2022 $36,447,704
General FY2021 $22,552,734 FY2022 $22,552,734
Special FY2021 $12,644,138 FY2022 $12,644,138
Federal Trust FY2021 $1,250,832 FY2022 $1,250,832
Authority: Title 2.2 Chapter 5, Code of Virginia.
A. Out of this appropriation shall be paid:
1. The salary of the Attorney General, $150,000 the first year and $150,000 the second year.
2. Expenses of the Attorney General not otherwise reimbursed, $9,000 each year in equal monthly installments.
3. Salary expenses necessary to provide legal services pursuant to Title 2.2, Chapter 5, Code of Virginia.
B. Out of this appropriation, $738,536 the first year and $738,536 the second year from the general fund is designated for efforts to enforce the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement and Article 1 (§ 3.2-4200, et seq.), Chapter 42, Title 3.2, Code of Virginia. The Department of Law shall be responsible for enforcement of Article 1 (§ 3.2-4200, et seq.), Chapter 42, Title 3.2, Code of Virginia and the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. The general fund shall be reimbursed on a proportional basis from the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Fund and the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Fund for costs associated with the enforcement of the 1998 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement pursuant to transfers directed by Item 479 and § 3-1.01, Paragraph N of this act.
C. Upon notification by the Attorney General, agencies that administer programs which are funded wholly or partially from nongeneral fund appropriations shall transfer to the Department of Law the necessary funds to cover the costs of legal services that are related to such nongeneral funds. The Attorney General, in consultation with the respective agency heads, shall determine the amounts for transfer. It is the intent of the General Assembly that legal services provided by the Office of the Attorney General for general fund-supported programs shall be provided out of this appropriation.
D. At the request of the Attorney General, the Director, Department of Planning and Budget, shall provide an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year from the Miscellaneous Contingency Reserve Account to pay the compensation, fees, and expenses of (i) counsel appointed by the Office of the Attorney General in actions brought pursuant to § 15.2-1643, Code of Virginia, to cause court facilities to be made secure, or put in good repair, or rendered otherwise safe, and (ii) counsel representing court personnel, including clerks, judges, and Justices in actions arising out of their official duties.
E.1. Pursuant to Chapter 577 of the Acts of Assembly of 2008, the Office of the Attorney General shall provide legal service in civil matters and consultation and legal advice in suits and other legal actions to soil and water conservation district directors and districts upon the request of those district directors or districts at no charge, inclusive of all fees, expenses, or other costs associated with litigation, excluding the payment of damages.
2. If the Office of the Attorney General is unable to provide legal services to the soil and water conservation districts, and as a result the districts incur costs from retaining other counsel, then the Director of the Department of Planning and Budget shall transfer general fund appropriations from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of Conservation and Recreation in an amount equal to the cost incurred by the soil and water conservation districts to be used to reimburse the districts for costs incurred.
F. The Attorney General shall prepare and submit a report to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees by November 1 of each year detailing expenditures in the prior fiscal year for special outside counsel by any executive branch agencies. The report shall include the reasoning why outside counsel is necessary, the hourly rate charged by outside counsel, total expenditures, and funding source.


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St. Louis Sunset By Allison Woodhouse
Running By Benjamin Richter
Underground Symphony by Alison Woodhouse
Voice By Joceline Murga Galeana
I'm no good at meeting people in the eye
but I speak with my lungs
so– why does it matter?
I sing and dance with the girl in the mirror
but nobody knows
so– no body bothers
You can strip me bare to my skin and thighs
but the body is cold
The body stays covered
"Why don't you talk? Why don't you moan?"
See, my flesh is of stone
and your fingers– daggers
The trick is to twist and pry off my bones
take the joints– take the loins
take a breast– take another
Take whatever you'd like, Doc
The tongue– the lungs
are all that matter
No Strings Attached By Rochelle (Roxi) Kropveld
When I tell them I'm a Schizophrenic, everyone knows what's best for me. Every plan I've ever made are manifestations of this overworked fever brain. I want control of me, you all know better b/c I'm a car running backwards, steam pouring into a tea kettle, a car with its pedals mixed up trying to floor it but I stop moving. Hey, we're just trying to help. No doctor, you are trying to kill the only part of me I've ever valued. This car doesn't run right but I am the fucking driver. Hey kid, you don't know what this means. I beg to differ jackass, I've been broken for 12 long years I think I know what it means by now to live my life in a movie I can't direct. I began running from their screen tests at 12, realizing the dead bodies filling the construction sites were no more real than movie props and probably couldn't hurt me anyways no matter what the mannequin mouths say. Hey there, we're just trying to help. No doctor no, I've seen your hands in the ghosts of CAT scans a vivisection of the homeless mind. Asking us why we stopped taking our medicine. Well you wouldn't pill pop either if your drugs didn't fill your frontal lobe with worms teething away at your self-control.
History Lesson: Schizophrenia has never been a set of symptoms, in its lifetime it's encompassed everything from mental retardation to epilepsy. It' s a label for those in which the medical system is done putting up with. And they have always tortured us. Binding, electroshock, drowning, castration. We are the perpetual casualties in the war for our own sanity. And when they said your healthcare was a war crime and to stop shoving ice picks in our eye sockets, you found chemicals to do it for you.
Add a brand name, add a prescription, you can label anything help. You give us medicine to make us puppets, and you tug on our strings, and we twitch, and we get our own row on the bus because we twitch because no one wants to sit next to us because we twitch and we look disheveled and smell bad and no one pulls the string that says shower. Just a wrench on the road we keep moving. They tug on our strings but we keep twitching, keep talking to ourselves b/c no one else will listen, no one else will understand. So doctor, listen and look at my hands. See how still they are when the strings are off.
A Culture's Music By Nathan Ploense
Records scratched, blending
hymns that we
sell, to children
learning their lessons and being told
to change stations, but never their
dogmatic tunes.
Lyrics form propaganda to
the deaf, and those who lose
themselves in the verses.
Replaying again, again, again,
identically, normal harmony-
twisting nerves blind.
Memorize them, we are told,
contain what the library could never
record amongst their pages.
Ink bleeds like the tears of
those who lived amongst
our seldom beliefs.
Victors write the cursive
letters of trenches and war
but only as morale.
Those who lost are mere propaganda and,
you study now what we know
to be agreeable.
The Judge and the Beggar by Greg Kassen
The arched roof within the hallowed court of the king was large enough to fit in over one thousand seated spectators and five hundred additional standing ones. However, the grand hall was empty, save for a black-hooded man observing from his corner, and the head judge who sat atop his embroidered, raised chair. While tickling the inside of his palm with a stray bird's feather, the judge was interrupted by the obscene shouts of an accusing woman erupting down the brick halls. In all the time it took the judge to raise from his slouch and throw the feather back into its drawer, the woman and an uncaring guard had come through the chamber doors.
"The bastard was listening to us," she yelled to the guard. "Death! He deserves nothing other than death! For making a fair maiden go through such drama, death!"
"Now, that's for the judge to decide," the guard droned back. As he stepped in, a long, shimmering metal rope followed, extending behind him until reaching a cuff latched around the neck and wrists of an elderly man.
This cuffed man was clearly a beggar based upon his ragged appearance. Patches of missing cloth lined his dirty garments, and, as the judge across the way could attest, he smelled like a sewer rat. But, the most noticeable accessory held by the ancient beggar was not among his clothes. Rather, it was in his eyes. Whether it was from his birth or from some accident occurring after, the old man's eyes were lost in a thick, gray mist.
"What brings you here?"
"Worthy judge," the guard replied, haphazardly guiding the beggar by his arms and throat. "This lovely woman brings to you her grievance against this man."
"This man!" The woman said. "He's a vile, immoral specimen of trash! A mumblecrust whose existence pilfers the various security measures we have justly gained! I have seen him through the night, acting blunderous and inept while being bashed with liquor. And I have seen him in the day, idling like a shirker anxious of the Sun in front of numerous churches and homes. He delivers society nothing, while we all award him taxes. But, of all the kinds of idiocy this man commits, no trespass is greater than what has come to pass this very morning!" The woman looked down to hide her face, struggling to continue. "This morning he–" she turned red. "My lover and I found him outside of our home, surely listening to the two of us as we…"
"As you, what?"
"And for that, death is the only fitting punishment!"
"Is what she says true?" The judge asked.
"I—" the old beggar spoke with a raspy, strained voice. "I do not drink."
"About this morning."
"I swear it was an accident." The beggar's throat grew red vibrating against his metal restraints.
"It was no accident!"
"How does one accidentally peek in on—sorry, I mean overhear—an intimate setting?" The judge continued. "I feel like, given what was happening, there could be no accident involved."
"No, sir," the beggar strained. "I was only walking the side of the road when I heard what I thought to be such loud sounds of distress. I, being a mere old man without a home for myself could do nothing to help a person in danger. But, I thought if I could just hear what details were occurring, I could find a way to assist."
"I wouldn't want you to assist!"
"I admit to overhearing them," he continued, "but it was completely unintentional. If I have committed a crime unknowingly, I am deeply sorry. It was not my will to offend anyone."
"Yet, you did offend," the judge spoke. "This woman is quite upset, and you have now confessed. The judgement is rather easy for me. The penalty for peeping into the private lives of others is acid to the eyes. The intention is to blind."
"That sounds unnecessary."
"Exactly!" The judge agreed. "This woman would think me so barbaric to double blind a man? No, of course I would not issue such an inhuman punishment. Instead, I'll decree a just one. A sin committed with the eyes warrants the loss of sight. So, inspired by that, I'll cut off your ears. Guard, please kneel him before me."
The guard dragged the man before the looming chair and kneeled him down. Concurrently, the judge went over to the man in the black hood, took from him an axe, and lazily sauntered back over. He had lined himself up with the old beggar and asked for his head to be bowed.
"The restrains don't allow it, sir." The guard muttered.
"Very well, I'll enter through from the top of the ear. Quick, hold it steady." He made a motion of winding up the axe.
Before the guard could voice his complaints concerning the man's aim, the old beggar spoke up. "Please, sir, let me hold my own ear. I accept that I have done wrong to this woman, and I accept that I am deserving of punishment. But, you see, I wish to keep my ear. I value it as one would value his own eyes. And, if some horrible man came and popped your eyes out, would you not want to keep them? I fear, though, that once you cut them off they will hit the floor and become quite dirty. And my hands will become dirty as well as I try to search for them. And what if some cruel joke is played and I cannot find them because the court's executioner has kicked the parts away from me? For these reasons, I ask that I can hold my ears while they are cut, catching them before they hit the floor."
"Very well."
"I thank you, kind judge." The beggar spoke, wriggling in his restraints. The guard freed his hands, and his right one went to grip the lobe of his right ear between his thumb and index. It was unfortunate, however, that the old beggar, lacking any semblance of body strength, had to rest the heel of his hand along his unkept jawline. And, as he gave a stilted nod to signal his finished preparation, the axe came down, wedging off the ear and slicing through half of the hand, separating it just above one of the fortune lines. Both parts fell together to the cold floor, whispering a wet impact as it hit.
"I am sorry," the old man said, "I did not mean to have my hand in your way."
"It is fine!" The judge yelled. "Now then, off with the other ear! Let us make haste, I am too busy for this to take much longer."
"Of course." The beggar grabbed at his left ear, this time making sure to grip the top. The old man's strength in his arms faltered again, however, and he found himself having to rest his knuckles against his temple. "Please," he spoke, "I value my fingers and hands almost as much as I do my ears. If you can avoid them this time, I would be truly happy."
"To avoid the hand and slice the ear? That is what you are asking of me?"
"Of course," The judge lifted the axe overhead and swung at a wider angle, missing the hand, and lobbing off the ear, attached still to a third of the head.

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Paws b [pause be] is a leading mindfulness curriculum for children aged 7 -11 in schools and was initially developed in collaboration with experienced primary school teachers at Pen y Bryn school and senior mindfulness teachers and researchers at the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University in Wales.
The lessons are flexible and varied and can be taught as six, one-hour lessons, or twelve 30 minute lessons. Learning from all of the lessons is encouraged to be connected to other aspects of the school curriculum where and when appropriate, such as music, sport, art, drama, queuing to come into the classroom, school and residential trips, to name just a few possibilities.
Each Paws b lesson (six one-hour lessons, or twelve 30-minute lessons) is expertly crafted for use in the classroom to teach a distinct mindfulness skill.
Let's explore our amazing brain!
Exploring how mindfulness can help us to train our minds to change our brain.
Lesson Two – Making Choices.
Exploring how the attention can move around, narrow down or broaden out in focus.
What happens when we wobble?
MiSP's Teach Paws b training is widely regarded as one of the highest quality curriculum trainings available internationally.


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Kristen Stewart To Return For 'Snow White and the Huntsman' Sequal, Rupert Sanders says NO WAY!
Kristen StewartMovies
By Chanel Adams	 On Nov 19, 2012
Kristen Stewart has decided to return for 'Snow White and the Huntsman' sequal, Rupert Sanders said NO WAY!
Although Kristen is on board to reprise her role as the fairy tale princess, Rupert Sanders is not even considering taking part in the new movie. Kristen and Rupert had an affair while they were working on the set of the original movie. The affair broke the hearts of 1000's of twihards and of course Rupert's wife Liberty Ross.
Rupert is completely focused on saving his marriage to Liberty, who played Kristen's mother in the movie. Rupert has informed the studio execs that they need to find a new director.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "The script has already been written and production will begin late next year. "However, Rupert Sanders definitely won't be a part of the project. Rupert didn't want to be a part of it to begin with because he is desperately still trying to save his marriage. The search is still on for a new director."
Rumor has it Liberty told Rupert in no uncertain terms that if he did the sequel of the movie he could forget about a reunion. Meanwhile Kristen who was originally dumped by her boyfriend Robert Pattinson has reunited with him after her "momentary indiscretion."
Image credit: Fame Pictures


Winner of Tanenbaum Literary Award, Bronze at Readers' Favorites and Honorable Mention at San Francisco Book Festival 2013.
Seeing Red: A Woman's Quest for Truth, Power and the Sacred (She Writes Press Nov. 2012) is an honest memoir of a women's quest for freedom. Climbing both inner and outer mountains, it takes you to the holy Mount Kailas in Tibet, through a seven-year marriage in San Francisco, and into the arms of the fierce goddess Kali in Kathmandu.
A memoir about coming into one's own, a love affair with the Himalayas and an unforgettable journey through all shades of red – love, passion, power, rage, danger, fire and the sacred.
A dispassionate tale about a woman who knowingly gives up on herself, and have to fight tooth and nail to reclaim herself, and lose everything she's held dear to see the truth, it appeals to both women and men.
Read free chapters on JukePop.
In Denmark, find it on Saxo.
— Linda Watanabe McFerrin, Author of The Hand of Buddha, Dead Love, etc.
"We all have our mountains to climb in life, and in Seeing Red, Lone climbs her mountain several times over, in her search for personal power and freedom. Seeing Red is a vivid and honest account of Lone's encounter with both inner and outer demons, as she courageously chops away at her pride, insecurities and anger in her longing to behold the sacred in herself and her world. From an ill-fated pilgrimage to the holy Mount Kailas in Tibet to marriage in California and back to Kathmandu, Lone shows us how grace only begins to seeps in when we dare tell ourselves the truth, let go of control and open our hearts to our inner guidance. Truly intimate with the world, Lone is a compelling heroine and she takes us on an unforgettable journey into both dark and light places of our human heart, mind and soul, helping us discover how truly powerful we are.
— ~ Kristine Carlson, Author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women and Heartbroken Open.
— Judges of the Mary Tannenbaum Literary Award for Non-Fiction 2002, Kevin Killian, Reginal Lockett and Linda Watanabe McFerrin.


Over winter break, I made the journey from Central Texas to the beautiful isolated islands of Hawaii, located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
As a young girl, I resided on the island of Oahu and lived the fairytale of beach bummin' my way through life for two years before moving. Excited to return, I waited patiently as I passed over the Pacific. The plane landed, and 15 years since my departure, I had officially made it back to the islands!
In the video below, you'll see me standing on the edge of South Point, which is famous for being the southernmost point in the United States. Check out the video to see 30ft jumps into the Pacific, as well as footage from the rest of our wild adventures.
The video features footage from Rainbow and Akaka Falls, Waipio and Pololu Valley, Ahalanui Beach Park, the cities of Hilo and Kona, Black Sand Beach, and Papakolea Green Sand Beach–one of only four located on the entire globe.
The green sand is created by a common silicate deposit of Big Island lava called olivine, which stays deposited on this beach because it is heavier than the other, lighter components of lava. To see this special spot where the green sand effortlessly contrasts with the clean blue ocean water, we embarked on a six-mile hike round trip. To say the least, the hike was well worth it!
Being on the island and basking in its exquisite beauty made me question how one could ever leave such a place. If you can't tell by now, I never wanted too. Hopefully, it won't be another 15 years before I return. Till next time, Hawaii!


There are many phases or symbols that will capture the "Heart" instantly recognised and communicated. They can summarise an individual meaning for you or for groups of people. The following for me are among the most important phases and values we should try and demonstrate in our lives regardless of our cultures or beliefs.
We all have the choice in our lives to decide how we will project ourselves in this world. It is important to understand the ways of the Heart so that you can make that choice for you. I have choosen only 5 ways and I know that you will find and suggest many more. If you have other ways please share them with me and others. Thank you in advance.
They are not in any priority order as an understanding of each is as important as the other.


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Run Your Life Like Thomas Keller Runs His Empire
Chef Thomas Keller, who runs two of America's greatest restaurants, is often called a culinary genius. Maybe he's just more driven than everybody else
By Adina Steiman and Misha Gravenor
The photo shoot isn't scheduled to start for 10 minutes, but in Thomas Keller's world, I'm already late. By the time I arrive at the French Laundry in California's Napa Valley—the flagship of the chef's six restaurants—Keller has wrapped up a photo session in the airy kitchen and is telling his cooks they can return to their regular work. In near unison, they respond, "Yes, chef."
(Guy Gourmet recently caught up with Thomas Keller in the kitchen. The result? A grilled cheese recipe that'll knock your socks off.)
Keller then sails out a side door into the courtyard to take his seat among the photographer's light reflectors. Someone hands him a live chicken as a prop. He strokes its neck, gazing into the middle distance as strobes pop. The second segment complete, he heads back into the restaurant to wash his hands and then returns to me. "Ready to talk?" he asks. Keller, it seems, is always ready.
At 57, Keller is widely considered America's preeminent chef. He's the only American to earn simultaneous three-star Michelin rankings for two different restaurants, the French Laundry and New York City's Per Se. He's won rafts of James Beard Awards—the Oscars of the food business. And his establishments are regularly named to the industry's list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. (Maybe next year he'll crack our list of the Manliest Restaurants in America.)
The accolades come partly for Keller's culinary inspiration, but even more for his flawless execution. At the French Laundry, custard-filled eggshells are trimmed with mathematical precision. Saddles of local lamb are cooked to the ideal shade of rosy pink. And wafer-thin potato slices trap pin-straight segments of chive. The food is more than just delicious and innovative; it's almost impossibly perfect. It's so perfect, in fact, that you wonder how the chef can maintain such a Zen state of calm.
Keller lives, rather monastically, on the French Laundry's grounds. He rarely takes a day off. He oversees details great and small, from training the U.S. team for the Bocuse d'Or competition (the food world's Olympics) to debating the shape of Per Se's butter molds.
Yet he doesn't succumb to the stereotype of the overtaxed, maniacal chef. He's not crashing on the rocks of his own ambition or driving himself mad trying to innovate. "There's nothing brand-new," he says. "It's all been done before." For Keller, working at the highest level isn't about doing something unprecedented; it's about doing something better.
The son of a marine drill sergeant, Keller worked his way through the ranks of his first restaurant jobs with meticulous diligence. "When I was a cook, there was a major list of duties every day. When you arrived at work, you started to check them off. Boom, boom, boom." These early jobs provided lessons in craftsmanship. In discipline. In the rewards of a job done right, again and again and again.
In 1987, Keller opened his first restaurant, Rakel, in New York City. Food critics loved it, but the stock market crash later that year forced the place to close. He pressed methodically on.
After several years of working as a restaurant consultant, Keller stumbled across a charming old stone building—an actual French laundry, back in the day—in Yountville, California. Transforming the facility into his most celebrated restaurant, he established a tradition of relentless course correction that continues to this day. "Every day we're learning something, realizing our mistakes," says Keller. "I'm thinking, 'We're 18 years old; how could we still?' But that's what brings us energy. We still know we can do a better job."
The secret to Keller's perfectionism? Treat everything—every task, every dish, every employee—with care. Forget losing the forest for the trees; think instead about what you can learn from each individual leaf. That's how you keep life from overwhelming you, and it's how every detail winds up right. "So many young chefs these days ask, 'What are we going to do next?'" Keller says. "But what about what you're working on right now?"
Of course, when you're focused on the finer points, you can't do everything yourself. To maintain the highest level of quality in his ever-expanding empire, Keller surrounds himself with talent. "If you're hiring the right people, then ultimately they'll be better than you," he says. "If not, then you haven't done your job. It always comes down to the same thing as preparing a dish. You work with the best farmers, and fishermen, and gardeners of the world, with the right environment, the right skill set—the result of all of that together gives the guest a great experience."
But sometimes, no matter what you do, a carefully crafted project goes up in flames—literally. In early 2004, less than a week after his New York restaurant, Per Se, opened, a fire spread through the kitchen. Nearly 4 years of hard work, and millions of dollars, went up in smoke. "I basically wanted to quit. I called my attorney the night of the fire and told him 'You have to get me out of here.'" (Feeling an urge to give up? Try these 52 Ways to Control and Conquer Stress.)
Then Keller began receiving congratulatory cards from some of his Asian customers. "In their culture, a fire in the kitchen was a sign of good fortune. So out of that setback came an ability to look at things differently," he says. Cling too tightly to your vision of perfection and it can trap you in disappointment. Keller rebuilt Per Se, and later that year it earned a four-star review from the New York Times.
Exactly an hour after we sit down to talk, the phone rings; they're ready for him in the kitchen of Bouchon Bakery, down the street. Keller's team clearly has his back. As we walk down the cobblestones from one food shrine to the next, even a napkin-folding staffer becomes more starched when he sees the boss's 6'2" frame approach. At Bouchon, pastry chef Sebastien Rouxel's kitchen—under Keller's guidance—turns out modern French-American treats like the EJK, an oatmeal cookie sandwiched with peanut butter and caramel. It's simple, familiar, exquisite.
And then it's time to go. As we return through the courtyard of the bakery, Keller bends to pick up a stray napkin on the grass. Why bother? It's an infinitesimally tiny improvement in the grand scheme. Then again, that's the whole point.
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10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Painting classes taught by artist Carol Clatterbuck explores acrylic, mixed media and a variety of techniques, subjects, landscapes, still life and abstract. Drawing ability not necessary. Focus on beginner's exploration and having fun with paint. $12 for four week sessions that run continuously. All materials included. Call us for dates and registration.
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by the Center and drop off donations to a worthy cause until December 21. We are accepting any non-perishable food items or basic toiletries for local families in need during the holiday season.
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. If you are looking for employment or a better job join us at East County Regional Job Fair. Representatives from various companies and government agencies will be on hand. Be prepared for an interview and bring plenty of resumes. Dress in business attire; plenty of free parking, Ride-On Metro accessible. Free/Gratis.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The organization of Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington offers free glaucoma screenings. Sign up at the center's front desk for an appointment. Free/Gratis.
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Join us for a lecture on what to do to help relieve pain from arthritis. This presentation is provided by Washington Adventist Hospital. Free/Gratis.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Let's munch on donuts and drink coffee. Bring your store-bought donuts to share.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Train Day consists of many different train displays by collectors. We offer a Hobo lunch at a reasonable price. The Holiday sale officially begins with items ranging from $.25 to $25. Cost for Train Day is Free/Gratis.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Potomac Village Crossroads where River Road and Falls Road meet was known in the 1800s as Offutts Crossroads, named for one of the founding families who owned the acreage surrounding the area. The Offutts have a colorful history, sprinkled with stories of murders, family feuds and lawsuits. Join us to hear this delightful story. Free/Gratis.
Closed all day due to Autumn Mini/Distance Meet.
4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Are you an avid chess player or are you looking to learn and play. Join our chess club every Monday and meet your peers of all skill levels. For graders 1-8. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #42465. Free/Gratis.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The program will feature Col. Robert Patrick, US Army (Ret.), director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, an important undertaking to document the personal experiences of all ranks of military personnel who serve or have served in the nation's armed forces. He will also talk about his role in the development and dedication of the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. The Discussion Group meetings are free and open to the public. For more information e-mail: AlanFLewis@aol.com. Free/Gratis.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. The menu will be available in the reception desk a month prior to the event. Call us for reservations. Price for the meal is $7 for ages 55-59, for ages 60+ a donation is requested.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Christiana Drapkin and her Trio will perform some wonderful tunes to get ready for the upcoming holidays. Free/Gratis.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Winfield Parker is an acclaimed singer who has performed to sold-out audiences in New York, London, Frankfort, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and the Washington D.C. area in the last two years. Winfield has a long history in the music business and was a singer and musician with the Temptations and Little Richard in his youth. He was recently inducted into the New York Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He will headline his two-hour revue, also featuring other singers in his group. Ample parking, no bus service. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #34628.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. A legendary gaming, dining, and entertainment experience awaits you at Horseshoe Baltimore. Cost $5 for the transportation.
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Chevy Chase community's first happy hour for dogs and their owners. Bring your furry friend to the center's outdoor patio area. Sit, stay and chat over free apple cider, cocoa, virgin "mutt-tinis" and Fall "yapp-itizers" for the family. Water, prizes and dog treats for your pooch. A paw-sitively good time… *Well-behaved and socialized dogs and humans only* Free/Gratis.
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cindy Boccucci returns to the Schweinhaut Center to teach how to make holiday cards. Come and learn how to design and create your very own. Pre-registration required, $5 per person.
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. In recognition of Veterans Day, the center will provide our men and women who have and continue to serve our country with coffee and donuts. We want our veterans to start their day with a smile. Free/Gratis.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. You are invited to dance your socks off Sadie Hawkins-style. Ladies, the tables are turned for the day. You will be encouraged to ask the fellas to shake a leg with you. Wear your favorite country and western attire and enjoy some old fashioned square dancing. Y'all come! Refreshments and live entertainment. Free/Gratis.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Join award-winning photographer Jim Auerbach for a pictorial description of his recent trip to India. He will share stories about his trip and the techniques he used to take his pictures.
This travelogue presentation will take you through the vibrant culture, religion, exquisite architecture, valued customs and tradition of several Indian states. From Mumbai (Bombay) on the west coast, to Karela in the south, Kolkata on the east coast, and the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra in the north, we will explore India's cultural diversity, rituals, beliefs, and lifestyle. With a significant rural, traditional, and agrarian population, India now is also a major industrial power experiencing rapid urban growth and rural-urban migration. It is a nation undergoing significant political, economic, and social change, while at the same time struggling to maintain many of its traditions and customs. A question and answer period will follow Jim's presentation. Free/Gratis.
Deadline is today at 5 p.m.
Registration for our winter Rising Star youth basketball leagues is underway. For boys and girls in grades 5-8, this highly competitive program plays on weekends at neighborhood gyms throughout the county.
Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org. Games will play the week of January 6, 2018.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come join us for a trip to the Montpelier Art Center and Mansion followed by a trip to the Dutch Farmer's Amish Market. Cost is $10 for the museum and $10 for transportation.
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of theatrical entertainment including a variety of song and dance performances. The Seasoned Players are a group of seniors that are committed to performing for the senior community. Free/Gratis.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Live entertainment, Line and Hand dancing, sing up at the front desk. Cost $50 per person.
4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Development of Characters and Careers (DOCCS) in partnership with our center hosts its annual Thanksgiving Dinner in the Damascus High School cafeteria. Christiana Drapkin will be accompanied by a jazz pianist and a bass player for your entertainment. Cost $10.
Registration for Winter classes opens November 13 at 6:30 a.m.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. You are never too late to have fun. This afternoon we will take you back to the good ole days. Musical trivia, bingo, scrabble, uno and many more games to play while meeting new friends. We will even have a spelling bee with prizes and refreshments. Be ready to play and win. Free/Gratis.
IT'S TIME! The annual Bauer Drive Holiday Craft Show is December 2, and NOW is the time for vendors, artisans, crafters and makers of cool stuff to become exhibitors at the show. Get a 10×7 space for just $65 for county residents, $80 for non-residents. Deadline: November 17. For more info and vendor forms, contact winston.taylor@montgomerycountymd.gov.
The center is open on Fridays now, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the year; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursdays. Closed on Sundays.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Learn how to maintain good body mechanics, prevent injury to your back, and basic stretching/strengthening exercises that you can incorporate into your daily routine. We also will discuss how posture changes over time, as well as fall prevention techniques. Class is taught by a licensed physical therapist. Free/Gratis.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Join us for a family fun-filled night. There will be games, games and more games where you can win prizes and enjoy the company of your community members. And of course, what would a Carnival be without carny fare? We've got you covered. Food, drinks and snacks will be available. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #40359 or in person at the center. Free/Gratis.
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Please join us for a delicious dinner with family and friends. Participate in arts and crafts and fall time fun. You will be able to take a picture with Tyler the Turkey. Register online at ActiveMONTGOMERY.org under activity #39827. Cost $4 for 11 and under, $6 for 12 and up.
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The Adult Coloring is all the rage. Join us to de-stress and unwind by revisiting this childhood interest. Pre-registration required. Cost is $2 per person, includes a coloring book to take home.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Receive information on various health topics that specifically affect those who are 55 plus. This program is led by a health care professional trained in the field of gerontology. Free/Gratis.
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Add your favorite side dish to our nutritious lunch and share the day with us. Regular lunch donation.
12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy a festive meal with us for the holiday. We will have entertainment, delicious food and laughter. $2 per person.
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends at the center. Our Nutrition Program will be serving turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Entertainment provided by Jesse Palidofsky and Seth Kibel. Pre-Registration is required. Price for lunch is $5.72 for ages 55-60, donations requested for those 60+.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy shopping, food and Maryland Live. $5 for transportation.
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, you are invited to attend a cooking demonstration led by a chef who specializes in creating diabetic-friendly dishes. The holidays are a tough time to stay on track. You will learn how to make a few holiday favorites that taste good and are good for you. Free/Gratis.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Join Larissa Johnson from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection for an afternoon of craftsmanship as she guides you on how to create ornaments with LED light bulbs. Free/Gratis.


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A: You can't perform an ORDER BY on a column which is not part of the clustering key.
Your table definition does not include any clustering key, but a simple primary key. Sorting, in your situation, can be performed only client-side.
HTH,
Carlo

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Uganda on Monday for a rare tour of sub-Saharan Africa, seeking new trade partners and marking the 40th anniversary of a hostage rescue in which his brother died.
Speaking in Entebbe, close to the site of the 1976 airport raid in which over 100 hostages were released, Netanyahu said the visit was "deeply moving" and symbolized the changing relationship between Israel and Africa.
"Exactly 40 years ago Israeli soldiers carried out the historic mission in Entebbe," Netanyahu said.
"Forty years ago they landed in the dead of night in a country led by a brutal dictator who gave refuge to terrorists, today we landed in broad daylight to be welcomed by a president who fights terrorism."
He said his visit signaled "dramatic changes in the relationship between Africa and Israel: Africa is a continent on the rise. After many decades I can say Israel is coming back to Africa and Africa is coming back to Israel."
Israel is launching a $13-million aid package to strengthen economic ties and cooperation with African countries.
Israel would also provide African states with training in "domestic security" and health, an Israeli statement read.
Netanyahu said he would attend an "historic summit" with seven African leaders while in Uganda.
After Uganda, Netanyahu will travel on to Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda.
The Arab-Israeli conflict drove a wedge between African countries and Israel in the 1960s.
Following wars between Israel and its neighbors in 1967 and 1973, North African nations led by Egypt put pressure on sub-Saharan African states to cut ties with Israel, which many did.
Relations were not helped by Israel's friendship with the apartheid regime in South Africa before it fell in 1994.
Beyond diplomacy and trade, the trip has deep personal meaning for Netanyahu.
His brother Yonatan, known by his nickname 'Yoni', was killed in July 1976 as he led a commando raid in Entebbe, Uganda, to free passengers aboard an Air France plane hijacked by two Palestinians and two Germans.
"I learned from my brother that you need two things to defeat the terrorists: clarity and courage," Netanyahu said.
Speaking during a commemoration event close to the old terminal building, Netanyahu said the fight against terrorism continued.
"When terrorism succeeds in one place it spreads to other places, and when terrorism is defeated anywhere it is weakened everywhere. This is why Entebbe... was a victory for all humanity," he said.
Netanyahu said the Entebbe raid was "a watershed moment" for Israel when the country learned to stand up for itself.
"It was the most daring rescue mission of all time. We were powerless no more, we would do whatever it takes," he said.
Israel's dealings with Africa currently constitutes only two percent of its foreign trade, leaving plenty of room for growth.
Demand is rising for its defense expertise and products.
But it also sees African countries as potential allies, particularly at the United Nations and other international bodies, where it is regularly condemned over its occupation of the West Bank and blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Some African countries are keen to obtain Israeli agricultural and water technology, which the country has been promoting, say officials. Netanyahu's trip follows years of efforts to improve ties.


"The AZ Indie Film Show" Papago Presents is Arizona's radio home for independent film news and community chat. Listen in to get updates on recent and upcoming events, helpful information, and an introduction to the people who are getting it done here in Arizona. Our focus is to build up the Arizona film community by raising standards, forming stronger collaborations and encouraging higher exposure through festivals and distribution. Would you like to make a living doing what you love? So would we! Let's turn the Arizona film community into a film industry! Hosted by Liz Bradley, Liz Manning, and Christopher R. Smith.
This episode originally aired on July 4th, 2014.
Liz, Liz and Christopher R. Smith talk about how to raise money for your projects! Investors? Crowd funding? Become a drug lord? Things get a little crazy when our hosts have a show to themselves!


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Q: What's the point of SSL certificates? Doesn't everyone in the world have a copy of Gmail's SSL certificate? If so why does our browser trust gmail.com just because it sent me this certificate? Can't any old person send me this same certificate just by going to gmail.com and downloading it?

A: No. The server sends its certificate and a digital signature signed by its private key during the SSL handshake. Only the true certificate owner can do that.
This is all described in RFC 2246.

A: Read up on...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key_infrastructure
Basically google sends down its public key to your browser through SSL.  How can the browser trust it's really google?  The public key in turn is signed by a CA (certificate authority).  The browser is pre-configured with well known CAs.
It's not possible (or to be more precise hard enough to be impractical) to forge google's cert.  That's because you don't have google's private key.  Unless you used this same key, your forged cert would fail validation with the CA.


I sat with my friend in a well known coffee shop in a small town on the outskirts of Venice, Italy, the city of lights and water. As we enjoyed our coffee, a man entered and sat at an empty table beside us. He called the waiter and placed his order saying. "Two cups of coffee, one of them there on the wall." We heard this order and were intrigued when we observed that he was served with one cup of coffee but he paid for two. When the man left, the waiter put a piece of paper on the wall on which was written "A Cup of Coffee." While we were still there, two other men entered to coffee shop and ordered three cups of coffee, two on the table and one on the wall. They had two cups of coffee but paid for three and left. This time also, the waiter did the same; he put a piece of paper on the wall saying, "A Cup of Coffee." It was something unique and perplexing for us. We finished our coffee, paid the bill and left.
A few days later we had the chance to go to this coffee shop again. While we were enjoying our coffee, a poorly dressed man came into the coffee shop. As he seated himself, he looked at the wall and said, "One cup of coffee from the wall." The waiter served this coffee to this man with the customary respect and dignity. The man had his coffee and left without paying.
We were amazed to watch all this, as the waiter took off a piece of paper from the wall and threw it in the garbage can. Now the whole turn of events was no longer a surprise to us; the matter was very clear. The great respect for the needy shown by the inhabitants of this town made our eyes well up in tears. Ponder upon the need of what this man wanted. He enters the coffee shop without having to lower his self-esteem… he has no need to ask for a cup of coffee… without asking or knowing about the one who is giving this cup of coffee to him… he only looked on the wall, placed an order for himself, enjoyed the coffee and left. A truly beautiful thought and probably the most beautiful wall you may ever see anywhere!
Before we say something like, "That's all well and good, but you know what will happen, some people who can afford to pay will abuse the system and rip us off. So best not to donate anything!" We need to ask ourselves why we give to charities and to beggars on the street? Our answers will of course vary; however, the Lord provides abundantly for our needs and asks us to be good stewards of his gifts and to share from our bounty to those in need of assistance. Ours is not the question why or to set limits and boundaries as to how the funds we give are to be used. Once the funds are given, they are no longer ours; they belong to the one receiving them. Think on this too. The Lord provides for our needs and doesn't dictate how we use or misuse his gifts. I think Jesus might say something like…Go and do likewise! Buy a cup of coffee for the wall at the nearest Fast Food Outlet.


If you are continuously exposed to traffic noise your risk of stroke is higher if you are over 65 years of age, Danish researchers wrote in the European Heart Journal. They also found a clear association between stroke risk and decibel levels - the louder the noise, the higher the risk.
The authors inform that theirs is the first study to examine a link between stroke risk and traffic noise. In a study involving 51,485 individuals, the scientists worked out that the risk of stroke rose by 14% for every 10 decibel rise in noise levels.
On closer examination, they found that the risk of focused on individuals aged over 65 years. There was no statistically significant increased risk for those under 65, but a 27% higher risk of stroke for over 65s for every 10 decibel rise in noise.
The risk of stroke among the elderly rose at a much higher rate when decibel levels were over 60.
"Our study shows that exposure to road traffic noise seems to increase the risk of stroke. Previous studies have linked traffic noise with raised blood pressure and heart attacks, and our study adds to the accumulating evidence that traffic noise may cause a range of cardiovascular diseases. These studies highlight the need for action to reduce people's exposure to noise.
"This is the first study ever to investigate the association between exposure to road traffic noise and risk of stroke, and, therefore, more research is needed before any firm conclusions can be made."
They had based their study on the Diet, Cancer, and Health cohort study, which included individuals aged from 50 to 64 (1993-1997). Of the 57,053 people on the database, they gathered medical and residential histories on 51,485 of them. They were followed up, on average, for ten years. 1,881 of them suffered a stroke during that ten-year period.
The scientists explained that they factored out several variables which had the potential to distort their findings, such as air pollution, aircraft and railway noise, smoking status, eating habits, and alcohol and caffeine consumption.
They linked a noise calculation program to study participants and their addresses. The program had been mapping noise levels in several Scandinavian areas for a number of years. The program takes into account traffic speed, composition, road type, road surface, building polygons and where exactly people's homes were in relation to the roads (height, position, etc.).
35% of individuals were exposed to noise levels of at least 60 decibels at time of joining. 72% of them remained at their same address throughout the whole study period. Noise exposure in this study ranged from 40 to 82 decibels.
"If we assume that our findings represent the true risk, and the association between traffic noise and stroke is causal, then an estimated eight percent of all stroke cases, and 19% of cases in those aged over 65, could be attributed to road traffic noise. The population in this study, however, lived mainly in urban areas and is, therefore, not representative of the whole population in terms of exposure to road traffic noise. However, if we take the exposure distribution of all dwellings in Denmark into account, we find that about 600 new cases of stroke could be attributed to road traffic noise in Denmark each year. There are 5.5 million inhabitants in Denmark and a total of 12,400 new cases of stroke each year."
This is an epidemiological study, and cannot therefore demonstrate that the cause of higher stroke risk is traffic. All it can do is reveal a link. Epidemiology examines the patterns of health and disease and associated factors at population level.
The authors say that they are not certain why this link exists.
"The mechanisms involved are probably the same mechanisms believed to be involved in noise-induced hypertension and heart attacks, namely that noise acts as a stressor and disturbs sleep, which results in increased blood pressure and heart rate, as well as increased level of stress hormones. Taken together, all of these could increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases.
In addition, older people tend to have more fragmented sleep patterns and are more susceptible to sleep disturbances. This could explain why the association between road traffic noise and risk of stroke was seen mainly in the oldest participants."
The team say they plan to carry out future studies to find out whether there might be a link between traffic noise and hypertension (high blood pressure) and some cardiovascular diseases.
"Road traffic noise and stroke: a prospective cohort study"
Nordqvist, Christian. "Traffic Noise Linked To Higher Stroke Risk Among Elderly." Medical News Today. MediLexicon, Intl., 26 Jan. 2011. Web.


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Proposal: From 19 to 22 August at the Carnoustie Golf Links Course in Angus, Scotland, the final Women's Major of the season will be staged: the AIG Women's Open. Organized by the LPGA and LET, the tournament will precede the Solheim Cup and will see many of the best athletes in the world fight for the title. Among them is Giulia Molinaro, who is fresh from the cut not passed at the Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open but who will try to replicate the performance achieved at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the third Major played in the season in which she collected. Excellent third place.
Among the favorites are Nelly Korda, number one in the world rankings and gold medalist at the Tokyo Games, as well as a Major (KPMG Women's PGA Championship) and two other tournaments in 2021. To challenge the Olympic champion will be the season's other three major winners, Patty Tvatnakit (ANA Inspiration), Yuka Sasso (US Women's Open) and Minji Lee (Amundi Evian Championship), as well as several former winners of the AIG Women's Open: Georgia Hall (2018), Aria Jutanugarn (2016), Stacey Lewis (2013), Mo Martin (2014), Caitriona Matthews (2009), Inbee Park (2015), Hinako Shibuno (2019) and Sofia Popov, who will claim their titles in 2020. will protect The winner will cash a check for $1,500,000 out of a total prize pool of $5,000,000, a record in women's golf history.
Carnoustie Golf Links will host the AIG Women's Open for the second time in its history. The first was in 2011 when Yani Tseng won. The course is a landmark for golfers from all over the world, especially Italians, as Francesco Molinari won the Open Championship here in 2018. Additionally, the event will also be the last chance for participants to perform before the Solheim Cup, which will be played on September 10–12 at the Inverness Club Course in Toledo, Ohio, United States. Team USA and Europe captains, Pat Hurst and Catriona Matthews, respectively, will formalize the team's call-up next Monday at the end of the season's final Major.
See also 4-0 win over Heart of Midlothian in Scotland
Trust women's open: Ryan O'Toole won the Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open, a tournament organized by the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour, with a score of 271 (68), at the Dumbarney Links course (par 72) on the east coast of Fife in Scotland. 71 68 64 , -17) hit a final bogey free lap, which would have allowed her to overtake Tokyo Games silver medalist New Zealander Lydia, and second-placed Thai Athaya Thitikul with 274 (-14). Is. The American thus replaces her compatriot Stacy Lewis, the winner in 2020. Thanks to this success, Ryan O'Toole cashed a $225,000 check on a total prize pool of $1,500,000. In eleven seasons on the top US women's circuit, she had never progressed beyond third place.
No redemption for Giulia Molinaro, who arrived in Scotland with the intention of returning to play at a higher level after finishing 46th in the Olympic review. The Venetian, however, was unable to cross the cut and his tournament ended with a total score of 149 (73 76 +5) with a 100/o place in the standings.
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I believe that there is a fine line between the "tourist" and the "traveler" , but despite their differences, all travelers must start out as tourists.
The tourist has a plan, they wish to see attractions, go to the beach, stay in hotels, take photos for social media, and are perfectly content with returning home after a week or two. While traveling, the tourist still seek the comforts they are used to. Mind you, this lifestyle isn't better or worse than nomadic travel or working a 9-5. It's just different. I seek solely to compare, not criticize.
new and strange. But then there is this one moment when the tourist becomes the traveler. It's a magical eureka moment when you realize that this is your life and you are not going home. I'm not sure how else to describe it… You just feel welcome anywhere, traveling doesn't seem foreign anymore. Artifacts become less meaningful but people and experiences become a 100 times more so. I go with the flow, living for spontaneous adventures even if they are not "Instagram worthy". Sometimes a great adventure is turning a corner and finding a new food stall not seen before. I can not stay in one place for too long. I don't have a comfort zone, I talk to locals, stray from the path, and learn. The life of a traveler is simple, but rewarding.
Don't get me wrong, this lifestyle isn't perfect. Travelers yearn to travel for something, which the tourists have, a reason to go. Finding ourselves? Inspiring others? We are searching endlessly for a reason that what we are doing has a purpose. We long to be apart of something bigger than ourselves. Finding what this is is that eureka moment.
When it comes to the birth lottery I do think I lucked out on being a native English speaker. In our increasingly global world it gives me endless opportunities, for which I am thankful. It also gives me the opportunity to teach others what I know, which is a way of giving back to say thank you. For many kids, knowing English is the difference between living below the poverty line and far above it. And that is what I have been doing for the past few weeks. It feels empowering to be able to share knowledge, or at least inspire kids to want to learn. Teaching is that thing that gives purpose to my travels. It is what I feel has switched my mindset from tourist to traveler after being on the road for six months now.
We have been living in a small province in northern Thailand called Uttaradit. Many of the kids here have never even seen foreigners before. Our experience in the small community was amazing. Teaching gave us a place in the community which made our experience so much more memorable. Everyone was extremely welcoming. We discovered places far off the tourist track. Strangers said hello. The security guard at the supermarket became our friend. People invited us to their houses and gave us food. Countless people stopped on the side of the road to ask if we were lost and needed help. Locals took our photos everywhere from the grocery store to waking down the street. The kindness of complete strangers was unbelievable – and after a little while they no longer seemed like strangers but like friends.
I may have only taught the kids a little English, but in return they taught me kindness, confidence, determination and respect for everyone. In the future, I do hope to make teaching English a part of my life. We leave in a few days for some new adventures but our experiences in Uttaradit will not be forgotten.


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Published 1984 by MAFF, ADAS in Alnwick .
Wheat -- Disease and pest resistance.
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On average, winter wheat yields 49 bushels per acre. Wheat is a member of the cereal family of crops that also includes rye, oats and rice. Wheat flour is manufactured from the grain harvested from mature wheat plants in a process that involves grinding whole-wheat grains into Author: Farm Flavor. Jul 13, · Winter Wheat (Book): Walker, Mildred, For this Bison Books edition, James Welch, the acclaimed author of Winter in the Blood () and other novels, introduces Mildred Walker's vivid heroine, Ellen Webb, who lives in the dryland wheat country of central Montana during the early s. He writes, It is a story about growing up, becoming a woman, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.
The World Wheat Book: A History of Wheat Breeding. Chapter (PDF Available) [Show full abstract] million ha or 90% of the global winter and facultative wheat (WFW) acreage. Of this area, More than just an examination of winter wheat, this leisurely paced picture book looks at life on a farm as experienced by Albert and his companions, Stitch (a dog) and Tulip (a cow). The story begins on a hot, dry day in August; Albert plows the ground; he then must wait until the rain comes to plant seeds.
About the Festival: Winter Wheat, created in , is a festival celebrating writers and readers, produced by Mid-American Review and hosted on the campus of Bowling Green State University. In workshops, students, faculty, and guests from the Bowling Green community and beyond come to learn, discuss, read, and most importantly write. On Saturday of the festival, network with and learn from local presses, journals, and writing programs. If you represent such a program and wish to reserve a table at .
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InWinter Wheat was nominated for the National Book Award. This title has been on my "to-read" list for several years now and I'm sorry I did not read it sooner. Soft and gentle in tone, it vividly brings alive the lifestyle of the Great Plains in the years following World War I/5.
Aug 10, · Winter Wheat [Mildred Walker, James Welch] on universityofthephoenix.com *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. For this Bison Books edition, James Welch, the acclaimed author of Winter in the Blood () and other novels/5(52). Aug 10, · Mildred Walker (), a highly regarded chronicler of New England and the American West, is the author of numerous novels including "The Southwest Corner," "Fireweed," and "Winter Wheat," which was chosen in by the Montana Center for the Book as the One Book Montana selection; it is available in a Bison Books edition/5(53).
This data product contains statistics on wheat—including the five classes of wheat: hard red winter, hard red spring, soft red winter, white, and durum and rye. Includes data published in the monthly Wheat Outlook and previously annual Wheat Yearbook. Data are monthly, quarterly, and/or annual, depending upon the data series.
Dec 28, · For this Bison Books edition, James Welch, the acclaimed author of Winter in the Blood () and other novels, introduces Mildred Walker's vivid heroine, Ellen Webb, who lives in the dryland wheat country of central Montana during the early s.
He writes, "It is a story about /5. "Describes a young woman's emotional and spiritual awakening as she confronts the disappointments and marvels of love Walker's heroine recognizes that love, like winter wheat, requires faith and deep roots to survive the many hardships that threaten its endurance"-Belles 4/5(5).
James Welch gave a beautiful description of the book in his introduction. Winter Wheat tells the story of Ellen Webb, a girl who grew up on a farm (she can thresh wheat, milk cows, pluck chickens) and it 4/5. Dec 01, · Buy a cheap copy of Winter Wheat book by Mildred Walker.
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This has so much to recommend it that it may seem pettifogging to limit enthusiasm by acknowledging that it is unduly slow-paced, almost to the degree of laboring the point. Ellen's roots were deep in the Montana wheat country where she was raised.
On the rise and fall of the wheat market rested her future— education, chance to escape the world her mother, Russian born, loved &#; her. May 26, · I have no idea. All I can say is that if I were teaching American Lit again, I would seriously consider including Winter Wheat on our reading list.
But back to the book. Winter Wheat tells the story of Ellen Webb, a young woman born and raised on a wheat farm in.
Winter wheat (usually Triticum aestivum) are strains of wheat that are planted in the autumn to germinate and develop into young plants that remain in the vegetative phase during the winter and resume growth in early spring.
Classification into spring or winter wheat is common and traditionally refers to the season during which the crop is grown. The committee selected Winter Wheat, published in the s, as its first book because they thought it would "amuse, inspire, provoke, and uplift state readers." Not being a Montanan myself I am here to say that the book does all of those things, even if you don't live in the state.
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He writes, "It is a story about growing up, becoming. Feb 08, · Winter Wheat is the story of a girl living on a dry wheat ranch in Montana in the early 's. At the beginning of the story Ellen Webb is 18 and looking to her future—a future determined by each season, each crop of wheat, each hailstorm and snowfall.
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Celeste Thorson was born in Orange County, California. and raised throughout New Mexico, Texas & California by her mother, a fine artist and father, a US Marine. Ethnically she is of Korean, Scottish Irish, Lebanese, Apache American Indian, and Spanish descent. She began acting as a child in live community theater in New Mexico, but didn't pursue it professionally until her 20's. She is best known as the daredevil star of Destination X and for her comedic appearance on How I Met Your Mother.
As a young teen, she volunteered at a WNMU lab where she taught computer literacy, worked as a camp counselor at a water sports camp and apprenticed large format painters in Santa Fe, NM. She decided to graduate high school early and attend the historic Instituto Allende, a classical art institute her mother, and grandmother attended in the international art colony of San Miguel De Allende Guanajuato, Mexico. At the age of 17, she returned to the US and moved to Los Angeles where she started her work as an activist for non-profits like Sierra Club, GreenPeace, HRC, Calpirg and Save the Children.
Shortly before her 20th birthday she signed with CESD Talent Agency (us) as a print model and commercial talent. Two months later she joined the Screen Actors Guild through a few national commercials. She was then cast by Jonas Akerlund in the Rolling Stones music video Rain Fall Down.
She went on to star in the adventure television series Destination X: Hawaii. She filmed the first season in Hawaii where she showed off her action skills when she sky dived, swam with sharks, rappelled off cliffs and did her own stunts. Her natural talent earned her credit as a writer in 11 episodes during season one. She also wrote 1 episode in season two, where she flew a fighter jet, raced luxury cars and hit the slopes for Destination X: California. She continued to write for television with 13 episodes of the music related series, The Industry.
Her action star persona landed her the dramatic lead role in Room Nine. She starred as a girl on the run who set her truck on fire with a huge explosion then laid a trap for her hit man. She received several Best Actress nominations for that film. She won Best Female Talent representing the United States when her work was recognized at the AMF Awards in Seoul, Korea.
She booked a comedic role when her sketch comedy impressed the execs at Jimmy Kimmel Live. She then joined Neil Patrick Harris when she played Lisa in How I Met Your Mother. She appeared as Rocker Jill in the feature film Satin which starred Melissa Joan Hart. Her comedic background led her to write the dark comedy Hit Girls, a short film about three Hollywood starlets. She also produced and directed the short in Los Angeles, CA.
She has continued to pursue a career as a writer, producer, and director with her latest project Yogaphiles, an episodic sitcom about an eclectic group of yoga students who attend classes at a L.A. studio.
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So glad to see I'm not the only nutbar wanting to do all electric.
Up here, that saves me about 25k.
Plus we shouldn't blow up.
The ideal thing would be to have an nice onan diesel quiet 15 - 20 kw unit.
The set back is 1 price - and 2 the 1000 pounds on the back of the truck.
Next down the list is a couple of honda's with a parallel connection.
But those are expensive, and the parallel thing does not seem to be available.
They had it, then recalled it.
Next on the list is a champion.
But if I go that route, I need to build a box to make it quiet.
Until I try that, I won't know if it will work of not.
Did you do a hush box?
Around here, if you run a basic genny that is very loud, you kinda get black listed.
So I'm Waffled on this a couple of times the truck came with a generator box installed already. Buuuuut... the onan 4000w generator was setup to draw fuel from the gas tank. So I've been slow to remove the last few parts of it till I decide if I want to convert the 15kw Generac to do the same. the onan was still really loud but the 15kw is much more so. I had Planned to put it in with out too much modifications so that I could swap generators out as needed. But I've seen a lot of people putting quiet boxes mounted to the front. I like the idea, and even have an old federal reserve Money Box that we have been using for several years on our 10kw for the BBQ trailer. But my biggest concern is size/cost.
In our area we make ALL our money doing events on weekends. And half of our events we pay by the linier foot. Having over a 20ft linier footprint costs us $7000-$8000 per year in additional fees an that's for just the 2ft of the truck we are currently over (21.5ft total bumper to bumper). I've been wrestling with it so much my loving wife has banned me from talking about at the dinner table. There's even a swear jar for the couple dozen time a week I still do it(her coffee budget is well funded).
Still not sure how I plan to overcome that one.
Here, our limit is 22 ft.
And it really only applies to parking downtown.
I made sure I am at 21 ft 11 inches. WITH the extension for the genny.
If you want to park in the high traffic downtown ( broadway ) area for the lunch crowd.
This covers parking and overall operating permits during peak parking hours at metered spots.
As the parking authority is in charge of the permits.
Under 22ft about 2 grand.
Over 22ft about 4 grand.
If you choose to not park downtown, and only get a basic operator permit.
So what has started happening is that many have stopped going downtown at lunch time.
And started looking for other places to operate.
Ya gotta sell a lot of tomallies to make up the 4 grand.
And of course events, fairs, etc are all a separate cost per event.
Some truck ONLY work events.
Others say the downtown is where you get the exposure to book the private events.
My first test with a hush box was pretty successful.
But it was with a borrowed genny.
I was able to make it quiet enough that we could stand right in front of it and have a normal conversation.
I need to buy one to finish the testing.
Just been waiting until the rest was done.
it might do better than the money box. But I'd rather spend the money elsewhere.
Just had to make sure and have super beefy leads from the battery to the inverter.
I used some old welding cable I had lying around.
Wow! $75 is a hell of a deal!
I was looking at these inverters and based on my estimates (need to confirm still) my operating wattage should be less than 2000 watts. So I was thinking, if I get an inverter that can handle 3000 watts, I could run the whole kitchen off the trucks inverted power...which sounds very tempting given my roving lunch wagon concept.
So now I'm thinking about wiring in the inverter into the supply side of the circuit breaker panel, but I think I would need to separate it from the generator supply with a switch.


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Our Open Day is a wonderful opportunity to find out more about our academic and co-curricular programmes, and celebrate our students' learning successes.
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Thinking about what Raglan Area School offers our students? Our Open Day is an easy way of getting an insight into a typical day in the life of a Raglan Area School student.
For all the NCEA results, glossy brochures and ERO reports available to parents when choosing a school for their children, one thing teachers, parents and experts all agree on is that you can't beat an old-fashioned stroll around the schoolyard.
You can read a lot about a place, but from doing lots of work with schools over the years, the only way to capture the culture of the place is to visit. So please come down and be part of our afternoon and encourage as many people as possible to come along with you.
Take your child with you – you need a child's eye view as well as your own, and they'll notice things you miss.
Think about whether you find the open day chaotic, friendly, efficient or improvised? The organisation of the day's events can give many clues to the general running of a school.
Pay attention to the students themselves – do they seem happy and motivated? Do they speak positively about their teachers and school-life? Pupils are the best ambassadors for any school.
Don't make decisions based on individual teachers – they may have left by the time your child starts school.
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Look at the work on display. Does it represent a broad range of ability? A school should value every child.
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Last year, home burglary stats reveal that there were more than 225,000 home invasions reported in Australia, which is certainly a drab figure.
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There are normally two kinds of lights used in security lighting: Infrared (IR) and Visible (White).
Infrared lights provide great scope for night vision as they make use of the frequency of light that is not visible to the naked eye, so you cannot see them operate and it also doesn't disturb your sleeping neighbours.
White light is like normal lighting, meaning when a sensor is activated and the light switches on, your potential burglar is scared off by the possibility of a roadblock nearby.
Yes, the height matters and understanding the correct height for your sensor or security lighting is key to an effective system.
Your potential intruder has the ability to destroy the camera before performing their dirty work.
The camera may not be seen. While not a dealbreaker, a visible (but out of reach) camera is sometimes enough to deter a thief.
So, finding a balance is important!
Normally, the ideal height for sensor and security lighting is about 2.7 metres or 9 feet.
The best suggestion in this case is to reach out to a professional electrical service like Briggs who can offer you the right advice for effective use of your CCTV cameras and sensors.
Budgets can certainly be an issue for some of us, especially if you are a small business or a small household who still values safety and security.
Most evidently, different sized properties have different requirements and hence varied budgets.
In this case as well, we suggest that it is always great to reach out for professional advice in order to ensure you're getting the best bang for your buck.
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It's not just your lawn that requires maintenance, your outdoor security lighting needs it too. The good thing is that it doesn't require daily check-ins.
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We know this may sound scary, but the reality is that some intruders will monitor your home before striking, taking note of your usual routine.
We understand how hard it can be to change up your routine, so why not set up your security lighting to come on at slightly different times each evening? This gives the illusion of lights being switched on manually, even if you're not at home!
We hope our advice has been helpful so you can make effective use of your security lighting.
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The upright position boat edged, all my weight is in my right hip. My left knee is up, and that's giving it fine control. I'm rotated, and my blade is in that climbing angle. So when I pull it back through the water, it's time to come to the surface all the time.
I'm pushing hard with my right foot, and then I swap to a lean on my left. The blade was in the back, and it sweeps toward the front. A forward sweep and I'm pushing with my right foot, reversing and I'm pulling with my right knee because I'm leaning rather than edging.
My head is turned. I'm looking to the side I'm turning towards. On the forward sweep I'm definitely looking the way I want the boat to go. The reverse sweep, I'm turning and looking at the blade in the water. The forward sweep pushing hard on my right foot, reverse sweep pulling hard on my right knee.
For the forward sweep the kayak is edged to the right with the weight on the right buttock and the left knee is up. As the sweep stroke is made, push on the right foot to transfer the power to the boat looking in the direction of the turn.
For the reverse sweep stroke, change to the left edge with the weight on the left buttock and the right knee up. As the sweep stroke is made, pull with the right knee against the underside of the deck to transfer the power into the boat. This time look to the paddle as it makes the turn. Once that's working, we can add refinements.
I've talked about climbing blade angle during a sweep stroke if we have the blade vertical, it knifes into the water and we get no support from it. If it's horizontal, it slices through the water, and we get no power from it. So what we want is somewhere between the two so that when we're powering the blade, we're getting a mix between power and support.
We've come to an island off Armadale in the south of Skye to develop our sweep stroke techniques in a little rougher water.
Everything that was done before is just the same. We still have to edge and lean. We still have to be using our lower body to drive the boat around. Forward sweep; I'm driving the boat around with my right foot. On the reverse, I'm pulling it round with my right knee. I've got a climbing angle on the blade, forwards and reverse. And as I'm doing it, I'm edging to the right and leaning on my left. That's edging on the forward sweep in a high brace position and leaning on my left because I'm in a low brace position.
I'm leaning on the reverse in a low brace position, and I'm pushing hard with my right foot in the forward sweep. My right knee is bringing the boat around in the reverse and my right foot in the forward. So a low brace position on the reverse and a high brace position on the forward, trying to time it on the crest of the waves. So reverse - close my knee, forwards push with my foot. Reverse on the left, and I'm still looking where I want to go as well.
Remember doing these sweeps, especially in rougher water, we can change the sweep into a brace. On the forward sweep I need to brace. I go to a low brace, and that gives me support. On the reverse it's very similar, but we have to change the brace into a high brace and come up from there. So from a low brace I can brace here and bring myself back up.
So something to practice. Sweep strokes on the move will be covered in the next coaching session.


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