The first week of June has been wet enough to make packing an ark or developing webbed feet seem reasonable.
The combination of rain and spring runoff has culminated in slides around the area that have taken out the Trans Canada between Revelstoke and Golden, and some residents in Crawford Bay were forced from their homes due to rising water levels. Flooding is also feared in the Slocan and Salmo areas, where high water levels can swamp folks there.
More precipitation, but in the form of snow, shut down Kootenay pass the first week of June, and another washout on 3A closed the highway between Castlegar and Creston.
Around Nakusp, there have been washouts, but they have been minor in comparison.
On Highway 6 near MacDonald Creek, water jumped the ditch when debris washed down by rain plugged the culvert.
The same happened on Highway 6 near Summit Lake, with machines having to be brought out at both sites to redig ditches and clear debris.
Summit Lake area farmer Tim Fox told The Arrow Lakes News that one of his lower fields was under several inches of water as of June 7.
Thursday saw a reprieve from rain, but it was back during the evening, and the forecast is calling for periods of the stuff over the next week.
Dale Weatherhead, who was busy cleaning off the last of the washout Thursday, June 7, hoped that this was as bad as it was going to get around here.
The Provincial Emergency Program appeared hopeful as well, and ended its flood watch for rivers in the Kootenay and Columbia regions on the morning of Friday, June 8.


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The Kia Forum | Inglewood, California
Come on down to the legendary, the smashing The Forum of Inglewood, California, this March, its easily the unrivalled venue for comedy productions in the state, if not the country! There is an event thats coming to town on its tour for spring, 2022 and its one that will get deep belly laughs! Theres no feeling like it is there? More so when you are with your besties! Jo Koy will be showing on Saturday 26th March 2022, so if you've yet to bag your tickets, this is your chance!
We bet after the year we've all had you're desperate to have a good laugh! Well, we have something funny up our sleeves! Jo Koy have announced the new US-wide tour for spring, 2022! Great news isn't it!? The press call it the 'most hilarious production in years', so we think its needed for you to watch the show and laugh until you feel a size pack coming on. This is just the event to bring your closest friends to sharing an experience with someone you love brings you closer together! This is hands down going to be the supreme comedy of March and maybe event the year…if not ever! A really exciting part of the night is the fact Jo Koy will be showing at the breathtaking The Forum, Inglewood, California on Saturday 26th March 2022! Now you have all the details its time to bag your tickets! Press the buy link on this page this moment!

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Union Budget 2022 Marginal Income Tax Relief Expectation: While an individual is not required to pay any tax on annual income up to Rs 5 lakh, he/she becomes liable to pay tax even if there is a very little increase in income.
For example, even if the annual income is Rs 200 more than Rs 5 lakh, a tax liability of Rs 13,000 arises. Tax experts have suggested that the upcoming Budget 2022 should provide a provision through which taxpayers will not be liable to pay any tax if their income is a little over Rs 5 lakh.
“The goal of marginal relief is to ensure that an individual’s tax bill does not rise faster than his or her income rises above the stipulated limit. Individuals whose taxable income is Rs. 5,00,000 have zero tax liability and individuals having taxable income of Rs. 5,00,200 will end up paying Rs. 13,000 approx tax just due to additional Rs. 200 income,” experts at Tax2Win said in their pre-budget expectations while explaining the rationale behind the need for such a provision in tax rules.
“The introduction of marginal relief just like available in the case of surcharge will remove this gap, they added.
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has also suggested the Government to provide marginal relief if the total income of resident individual taxpayers crosses Rs. 5 lakhs threshold by a small margin.
“To alleviate the difficulty for small taxpayers, it is recommended that the concept of marginal relief should be introduced for small taxpayers where their total income marginally exceeds the threshold of Rs. 5 lakhs such that tax liability does not exceed the incremental income beyond Rs. 5 lakhs,” FICCI said in its pre-budget memorandum.


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Researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Friday discussed the preliminary results of a study of 32 Barataria Bay dolphins. The study is part of continuing investigations into the Gulf of Mexico Dolphin Unusual Mortality Event and the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment.
“We found the dolphins overall are not in good health,” said Lori Schwacke, lead investigator, NOAA Ocean Services Oceans and Human Health branch chief. “Some are very sick.”
The dolphins studied in early August 2011 suffered various health problems, including being underweight, being anemic, having low blood sugar and displaying signs of liver or lung disease, Schwacke said.
About half had low adrenal hormone levels, including the stress hormone, which can cause low blood sugar, weight loss and can lead to death, she said.
The low hormone levels suggest adrenal insufficiency, which has not been seen in other dolphins, including those in a control group from Sarasota Bay, Fla., or along the Atlantic coast, Schwacke said.
Many are in such poor health they’ll probably die, she added.
“We don’t know definitely that the health concerns are connected with oil exposure,” Schwacke said.
But similar problems with adrenal glands have been found in studies of mink doused in oil, she said.
The NOAA findings are preliminary and further study will be done to help scientists better understand oil exposure, Schwacke said. But the findings thus far are consistent with the findings of other studies of the effect of oil exposure on mammals.
Scientists also are studying dolphin strandings along the Gulf of Mexico coast, said Teri Rowles, NOAA Fisheries National Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response program coordinator.
Dolphin stranding levels in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama remain high nearly two years after the BP spill, but strandings along the Florida panhandle have returned to pre-spill levels, Rowles said.
More than 1,000 dolphins have been recorded in Barataria Bay. Between February 2010 and March 18, more than 180 dolphins were found stranded along the shoreline of three parishes edging the bay, including Jefferson, Lafourche and Plaquemines parishes, she said.
Normally, the annual average of strandings in Louisiana as a whole from 2002 to 2009 was 20.
The results are preliminary and researchers are uncertain if they are connected with exposure to oil from the BP spill, Schwacke said.
Ben Sherman, public information officer with NOAA, urged caution in extrapolating that these test results apply to dolphins elsewhere in the Gulf of Mexico.
“The results presented today only reflect what we know about the health of dolphins in Barataria Bay area of Louisiana,” he wrote. “They may provide possible clues to other dolphins exposed to oil in the northern Gulf of Mexico. However, it is too soon to tell how the Barataria Bay findings apply to the overall UME or to the health implications for other dolphins exposed to oil in the Gulf of Mexico.”


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Wonderful Health Benefits Of Alfalfa – The Queen Of Forage
Scientifically termed as Medicago sativa, the herb alfalfa is beneficial your health in numerous ways. Also termed as lucerne, alfalfa is one of the topmost beneficial herbs. The deluge of minerals, vitamins and protein in the herb makes it superior in comparison to other herbs and sprouts. Although alfalfa belongs to the legume family, it is also considered as a herb .
The herb is widely used for its medicinal properties, and has been used in traditional Chinese medicine since ages. The seeds, as well as the dried leaves of the herb, are used as supplements. The dried leaves of alfalfa may help lower the cholesterol levels, improve your metabolic health, and can help in relieving the symptoms of menopause. The antioxidant effects encompassed within the leaves are beneficial for treating inflammation and damages caused by oxidation .
However, the most commonly used part of the legume is the sprouted seeds or alfalfa sprouts. The plethora of health benefits embraced by the low-calorie, nutritious legume can do wonders to your health. From promoting weight loss to improving the digestion process, alfalfa sprouts are a rich source of a type of plant-based oestrogen which aids in improving women's health and manages the symptoms of menopause.
Read on to know in detail about the benefits and nutritional value possessed by the legume cum herb, so that you can incorporate it into your diet.
100 grams of the herb contains 23 calories of energy. They have 0.7 grams fat, 0.076 milligrams thiamine, 0.126 milligrams riboflavin, 0.481 milligrams niacin, 0.563 milligrams pantothenic acid, 0.034 milligrams vitamin B6, 0.96 milligrams iron, 0.188 milligrams manganese, and 0.92 milligrams zinc.
The other nutrients present in alfalfa sprouts are
From treating kidney problems to upset stomachs, the legume sprouts are extremely beneficial for your health. Consuming sprouts are naturally beneficial for your body, and alfalfa stands apart due to the deluge of benefits it possesses.
Incorporating alfalfa into daily diet is extremely beneficial for various reasons. And one of the major reasons is its ability to prevent cancer. Alfalfa sprouts contain an amino acid known as canavanine, which is asserted to possess cancer prevention properties. The canavanine also aids in carcinogen binding, the ones present in the colon . Likewise, the sprouts are packed with phytoestrogens and antioxidants that suppress the growth of cancerous cells and balance the hormones.
The substantially low amount of calories present in the alfalfa sprouts, along with its fibre content will keep you full. This will also aid in reducing the constant need to snack, which is the major cause of unhealthy weight gain. The vitamins in present sprouts help stimulate your metabolism, which will increase the energy metabolism and energy levels, thereby aiding in burning excess fat .
The diuretic properties of alfalfa sprouts aid in preventing the onset of urinary tract infections. The sprouts can speed up the removal of the bacteria causing the infection in the urinary tract or bladder. Being a natural diuretic, the sprouts increase the urine flow, thereby removing the UTI-causing bacteria .
Alfalfa sprouts are rich in phytoestrogens, the hormones which aid in managing the irregularities associated with menopause. Three types of phytoestrogens - coumestrol, genistein, and biocanine are found in the alfalfa sprouts . Likewise, the minerals found in alfalfa can help with vaginal dryness, hot flashes, low levels of oestrogen, night sweats, postmenopausal osteoporosis as well.
The rich fibre content in the alfalfa sprouts makes them an unavoidable part of daily diet in individuals who are trying to keep diabetes at bay. The fibre content aids in maintaining a balance of insulin and glucose in the body, thereby preventing the uneven hike and drop of blood sugar levels . Regular and controlled consumption of the sprouts can also reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome associated with diabetes.
Regular consumption of alfalfa sprouts can help improve your immune system. Phytonutrients such as L-canavanine and chlorophyll present in the sprouts aid in improving your body's resistance to diseases. Likewise, the antioxidant property of the sprouts also benefits when it comes to immunity. The vitamin C stimulates the production of white blood cells, thereby guarding your body against any sort of inflammation or infections .
Rich in dietary fibre, regular consumption of alfalfa sprouts are extremely beneficial for your digestive system. It promotes your digestion and eases the bowel movement. The sprouts can reduce symptoms of diarrhoea, constipation, and gastrointestinal distress. It is also asserted to have the ability to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer .
Alfalfa sprouts are rich in vitamin K, which is a blood clotting vitamin. The regular consumption of sprouts can manage conditions such as nose bleeding or uterine bleeding. Drinking alfalfa tea is one of the effective ways to control excessive bleeding, as it helps in clotting your blood. This property also helps in speeding up the healing process .
The legume sprout is widely used for its antirheumatic property. With its anti-inflammatory property, the alfalfa sprouts help in providing relief from pains affecting your joints tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles .
Similar to alkaline foods, alfalfa sprouts help to regulate your stomach's pH level. In the event of lack of digestion, your stomach will produce an excess amount of acid - which will result in acid reflux and heartburn . Consuming alfalfa sprouts can reduce the acidity level and maintain the pH level.
Regular consumption of alfalfa sprouts can be good for your cardiovascular health. The high amount of antioxidants in the legume protects your heart from diseases such as arteriosclerosis. Also, being a natural blood thinner, it strengthens the rutin present in the blood vessels - further strengthening your heart .
Various studies point to the fact that alfalfa sprouts are extremely beneficial in reducing the levels of cholesterol. The legume reduces the LDL cholesterol levels, and thereby protects your arteries and blood vessels from plaque formation . This results in reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attacks, strokes etc.
The ample amount of B vitamins in the alfalfa sprouts play a crucial role in stimulating your metabolic activities. The sprouts ensure that the hormone production, energy metabolism and basic bodily functions are carried out perfectly .
The alfalfa sprouts work as a cleanser and prevent dry skin, thereby helping in maintaining healthy skin. The chlorophyll content in the legume clears out the toxins from your skin, leaving it fresh and rejuvenated. Likewise, vitamin A in the sprouts helps in improving your skin from the inside .
Being rich in protein, minerals and vitamins, the alfalfa sprouts are undoubtedly beneficial for your hair. It helps in preventing and reducing hair fall. Consuming alfalfa sprouts can strengthen your hair from the roots, improving your scalp health .
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Havana: A Tale of Two Cities
Summer 2017 | Havana, Cuba and “Little Havana” (Miami), Florida
Open your eyes: Are you in Havana or Miami? To walk the streets of both cities—the original Havana and the “Little Havana” neighborhood of Miami, settled by Cuban exiles after 1959—is to marvel at the persistence of culture and identity. Along with their obvious similarities in food, music, language and vibrant street life, the two cities reflect the deeper nuances of Cuban and Cuban-American experience. Explore “the two Havanas,” forming a fuller picture of Cuban identity in this time of historic change in U.S.-Cuba relations.
Cuban History and Identity
Examine the Cuban experience through the lens of the two Havanas. Study their intertwined histories and cultures, developing insights into a complex relationship. How have historic phenomena—revolution in Havana, migration in Miami—left their imprints on the two cities? How has Cuban identity in both places been shaped by shared experiences: separation, memory and the myths of imagined homelands?
Learn to navigate cultures—both within and beyond the U.S.—that are very different than your own. As a traveler, develop the sensitivity to recognize the customs and conventions of your host culture. As a writer, develop the ability to craft honest reflections that remain respectful of a place and its people. Come away with heightened skills in diplomacy, both oral and written.
Academic and Cultural Programs
Develop a deep understanding of Cuban life in Havana and Miami through lectures, readings, guided tours of local neighborhoods and visits to heritage and cultural sites. This rich educational program has been developed in collaboration with Spanish Studies Abroad in Havana and cultural organizations in “Little Havana” (Miami). Revisit and rethink your perspectives after visiting both cities, deepening your skills in critical thinking and analysis.
Interact with the people of Havana and Miami in formal and informal settings. Hear the sometimes competing perspectives of local experts, college students and community leaders in prearranged meetings. Strike up conversations as you shop at an outdoor market or eat at a local café; many Cubans welcome a chance to practice their English with American visitors. In both countries, the Cuban people are known for their openness, warmth and political passion. Speaking with people in their local communities brings complex, geopolitical issues back to their human level.
Travel Writing and Reflection
Use travel writing as a learning tool to achieve deeper reflection and make meaningful connections among your experiences. Read the great travel writers—for example, Hemingway, whose house in Cuba is on the itinerary—and learn how they considered audience, purpose and style in their works. Write blog posts, keep a reflective travel journal and learn to weave research and your own observations into formal travel essays and other writing. All students submit a portfolio of their work on their return to the U.S.

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OAN’s Katie Smith
9:17 AM – Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Judicial Watch has called for the transcripts of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interviews with Joe Biden.
On Monday, Judicial Watch announced they are suing the Department of Justice (DOJ) for records of all of Hur’s interviews with the sitting president. This includes “all transcripts, audio recordings, and video recordings of all interviews of President Biden conducted during the course of the investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Hur.”
“The Biden Justice Department needs to stop protecting Joe Biden, follow the law, and release the transcript and any recordings of his interviews,” Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said.
In the report, which was released to the public on February 5th, the special counsel referred to Biden as a “sympathetic, well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory.”
“We have also considered that, at trial, Mr. Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory. Based on our direct interactions with and observations of him, he is someone for whom many jurors will want to identify reasonable doubt. It would be difficult to convince a jury that they should convict him-by then a former president well into his eighties-of a serious felony that requires a mental state of willfulness,” the report stated.
Hur’s description was met with intense criticism from the White House. Biden has denied that he shared classified information regarding military and foreign policy in Afghanistan when he was a private citizen. Additionally, the president lashed out at the reports describing his mental state.
“My memory is fine!” Biden asserted.
The lawsuit comes as a result of the DOJ failing to adhere to a request by Judicial Watch from early February.
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Events in Macclesfield were led by KEMS Macclesfield Concert Band and Contemporary Ensemble and based in the Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels which is a regular concert venue for KEMS Macclesfield.
In the afternoon, there were two workshops – the vocal workshop was led by Lily Bracegirdle and explored the CoMA-commissioned pieces Echoing Green and Trouble with Adverbs while the instrumentalists’ workshop explored In C with Julia Harding. A trail was also set up in the church to enable younger people to explore the church and to encounter ‘new’ musical instruments.
After a short break, there was a concert of Flute and Clarinet duets – Tim Ward and Julia Harding performed Airs and Dances by John Reynolds, Airheads by Gary Schoeker and Smaprat by Hans Eklund. Then the workshop participants performed to each other and any members of the public who wished to stay and watch.
The evening’s concert programme included several pieces that had been commissioned by CoMA in previous years and provided a good opportunity for the Concert Band to give a second performance of Martian Saloon which had been composed specially for them a few years ago. It was also a great opportunity for our partner groups to explore and perform new repertoire.
An exhausting yet enjoyable day for all involved and a great opportunity to focus on the music being composed ‘in our time’!
KEMS Macclesfield Concert Band, KEMS Macclesfield Contemporary Ensemble, Macclesfield Music Centre Adult Choir and Society of Recorder Players – Macclesfield Branch
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What lies beneath? Water Safety Assembly
Milton Keynes has lakes, rivers, a canal and many ponds across the parkland. This gives lots of opportunities to explore interesting habitats, but there are many hazards associated with this environment.
In this assembly, a member of The Parks Trust team explains how to stay safe in the wetter parts of our parkland. This talk will cover the dangers of ice in the Winter and swimming in the Summer.
If you would like to book this assembly, please fill out the Booking Enquiry Form with any preferred dates and times.


These last days I had the chance to speak with Mael Oberkampf, Founder of Timeless Swiss Watch.
You know that I really really like his job so I wanted to know more about him and about his brand.
Oh yes I already reviewed the HMS Collection early this year …. So click to read.
Let’s go 😉
Could you tell us a bit about you and about your story with watches?
I grew up in Switzerland not far from Geneva and have always had an interest in industrial design and architecture. After training as a graphic designer, I set up on my own to embark on 3D architectural illustration, and ended up also working for some watchmakers like Richard Mille or Ladoire. It’s the founder of this last brand who transmitted me the watchmaking virus.
When the idea to create a new brand came to you? and when do you start working on the creation and on the launch of it?
I started collaborating with a friend who wanted to launch his watch brand about ten years ago, before our visions diverge on the style to be given to the watch. I took over the project 6 years ago, pushing this neo-vintage vision of watch design to finally find the ideal name for it: Timeless. 2 years ago my prototypes came out and after 1.5 years of testing, I started producing 2×250 pieces.
What made you want to enter in the already overcrowded watch market?
There is always a place for watches that offer good perceived value for a reasonable price, and a nice touch of originality. The difficulty remains to make oneself known.
We need to know now, from where comes the name of your brand, because, at first sight it looks strange for a watch brand.
The idea behind the concept of Timeless Swiss Watch is to mix design codes from yesteryear, especially codes of the early 20th century, with more geometric and very modern shapes. The synthesis of this meeting of the past and the present makes it possible not to anchor the design of the watch in a particular era, and therefore to make it “timeless”.
What’s the most important thing in the process of creating your timepieces?
Find a design that is satisfactory from all angles and not just from the front or the side, while keeping in mind that a few design concessions allow for better robustness and better repairability.
What steps do you go through to develop and produce them?
– Have a design that I like from all angles
– Assemble a team of reliable and constructive subcontractors
– Make prototypes and test them with the public for 1 year, and also test their resistance and reliability.
– Raise funds for mass production
– Set up e-commerce and logistics, and the management of project communication to the general public.
From where comes your inspiration concerning the design of your pieces?
For the elements of the past, old industrial machines from the beginning of the last century, but also locomotives, cars and planes. For elements of the present / future, everything from science fiction and modern industrial design, but also architecture.
Do you have an anecdote about the design and creation phase of your timepieces?
The hour wheel of the watch, which is also the watch logo, was originally with straight stems. Finding it too rigid and too tight on the cogs of the machines of the time, I allowed myself a simple swirl effect on Adobe Illustrator to almost accidentally create this important part of the watch, and make it my logo.
From your perception, what makes your watches so special?
The fact of designing his own watch will always make it special so it is difficult to take a step back from it 😉. But I would say that the watch offers a general design that speaks to the greatest number, without becoming a copy of the big mainstream watches that monopolize the attention, while offering unique design touches, such as the rings of the lugs of the watch.
Social networks are really important for microbrands like Timeless Watch. Could you let us know how and why do you use them? and what’s your strategy to stand out from other brands in your price range ?
This is a fundamental and complex question to which I do not yet have the full answer. Currently the brand is subject to prospecting and various advertising formats are tested to find the right way to reach the public and make itself known. This last point is my top priority in the short term.
Let’s talk about distribution. Obviously, you use the direct sales strategy which is better for a young brand like yours. Could you tell us how people can buy your watches and at which price? In the future you want to develop a new distribution strategy?
Indeed, a small brand like mine whose selling price remains very reasonable cannot really afford to give 50% of the price of the watch, which is fixed at 1450 CHF excluding VAT, to a shop without drastically increase the selling price and lose a competitive edge compared to other more established brands. To allow a direct purchase without going through a store, it is essential to create an aspect of trust with the potential customer and to share as many multimedia elements as possible to introduce the watch.
But to develop our presence, we already started partnerships with some distributors and stores in Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and France and of course we will develop this in 2022 even if for us it’s not the best thing to do as we have to lower our margins to keep the retail price at 1450 CHF. We are currently in talk with a lot of potential distributors around the world and we are still open to discuss this with stores and web distributors. Of course we are thinking of a potential presence at certain watch shows if the health situation improves.
As you are not in the mass market, how many watches do you already have delivered?
At the start of the adventure about fifteen watches have been sold in only 2 weeks, which was really encouraging. The number has continued to increase and in the space of a year we can consider that a bit more than 70 watches have left our workshops.
Now and more generally, what are your plans for the future?
If the sales are successful, I want to quickly make other variations of the watch, including a moon phase, a chronograph, and why not other dial colors.
What aspects of your brand you think people should know more about?
The originality of the details of the watch, allowing it to differentiate itself from the design standardization of many new watches. But also the very beautiful finish of the piece, especially at the level of the dial, the crown, and the plate.
OK, now something more personal. For you, what’s the most important thing to find in a watch?
I admire brands that do not get lost in aesthetic codes that are not theirs, simply by fashion, but that continue to surprise people with visual or technical originalities.
To finish, are you also a watch collector? If yes, what kind of watches do you collect?
Obviously I like watches otherwise I wouldn’t have created a brand. Lately, I unfortunately had to give up buying 2 beautiful watches which I really liked because they were just too big for my relatively thin wrist. It is to overcome this concern that my watch measures only 41.5m in diameter. In this way, it can also appeal to people with thin wrists but also to women who are already part of our clientele.
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And this 700 page tome will certainly be cited by our music historian descendants. In fairness, it may confound today's Zappa fans with it's copious references to Adorno, Freud, and Marx, but is likely to delight the erudite with its excerpts of the playfully situationist lyrics of Zappa, completely deconstructed by Watson. There is no doubt that Zappa was a genius--albeit a peculiarly American sort--and there is no doubt that no book has yet attempted such a thorough (albeit peculiar) analysis of his genius. Highly Recommended. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
This one is very very funny!!
If you have basic knowledge about culture, literature, music, political and western history and philosophy, this is even funnier. Read more
This book is guilty of trying to put FZ in clothing I am not sure he would wear.
I understand that FZ thought the book was 'good' but you can bet he never read this big... Read more
God, how I hated this book. I'm been a huge FZ fan since the '60s; have everything he's ever put out (& then some); but if I had read this book first I would never have even given... Read morePublished on Jan. 24 2003 by Keith Thompson
OK, it's a shame this book is out of print. I bought it years ago, and still come back to it time and again. Read morePublished on Sept. 18 2002 by Patrick Williams
I am a Zappa fan with no special interest in postmodernism, Theodor Adorno, or Marxism - but Ben Watson has written an extraordinary book that enhanced my appreciation and... Read morePublished on July 13 2002 by Charles R. Watson
I hope no one will ever read this and take it seriously. Somehow I have a hard time thinkin Frank would be impressed with this self-indulgent intellectual nonsense. Read morePublished on March 2 2002 by Brandon E. Schafer
If there was one thing that FZ hated, it was critics. Frank hated them because they didn't understand what he was doing. Frank hated them for not understanding music in general. Read morePublished on July 10 2001 by Howard
as i swam through the output macrostructure delighting in the accidents of conceptual similtude i streamed into a smoky chamber where a host of zappophiles cast off their... Read morePublished on Dec 4 2000 by Ken Fox
Frank Zappa's work is the product of pure genius. Every serious musician, regardless of genre, is familiar with and appreciates his work. Read morePublished on Sept. 7 2000 by Chuck

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by Robert Specht
The author tells the story as told to him of Anne Hobbs, a woman who went to Alaska in the 1920's to teach, but who had trouble due to her kindness to the Indians there.
Carolyn's Comments: This heartwarming story is full of laughs and drama as you follow the real-life adventures of a young woman from the "lower 48" whose only l
source of love and caring in childhood was from her Indian grandmother. She finds herself teaching in a frontier one-room school house complete with a wood stove and an outhouse. When the townspeople informed her that Indian children were not welcome in their school,
she stood her ground and threatened to leave if the Indian children were excluded. This is a truly great read for the whole family with many important lessons to impart.


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NORFOLK, Va. (WTVR) - A lawsuit challenging the commonwealth’s ban on same-sex marriage begins, after a snowy delay, in a Norfolk courtroom Tuesday.
The case of Bostic vs. Rainey will argue for the first time before a federal court that the Virginia Marriage Amendment, passed in 2006 by 57 percent of voters, is unconstitutional.
Tim Bostic and Tony London are the Norfolk couple who applied for a marriage license last year and were denied.
Now they have Virginia’s top brass behind them. State Attorney General Mark Herring and Governor Terry McAuliffe, both Democrats, have said they won't defend the state's constitutional ban.
U.S. District Judge Arenda L. Wright Allen will hear the case that Herring's office hopes "will be a landmark ruling in Virginia on one of the most important civil rights issues of our time."
Those who support the same-sex marriage ban are expected to rally Tuesday in Norfolk.
"We stand with the majority of Virginians that voted to pass a constitutional amendment supporting marriage because we believe every child deserves an opportunity to have a mom and a dad," Family Foundation spokeswoman Victoria Cobb said.
An outcry from the right led Republican lawmakers in the House of Delegates to pass a bill Tuesday that allows any member of the General Assembly to defend state law in court if the Attorney General doesn’t.
The two defendants in Tuesday's case are the state registrar of vital records and a Norfolk circuit court clerk.
Seemingly overnight Virginia has emerged as a critical voice in the nationwide fight to legalize gay marriage. As it stands now, 18 states allow same-sex marriage.
Another current lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, in Harrisonburg, was just certified as a class-action case. One estimate made by the plaintiff’s legal team is that there are more than 15,000 same-sex households in Virginia.
Dozens of men and women stood arm in arm outside of the Norfolk Federal Court House Monday night, rallying together in support of same sex marriage.
"Since we last passed that constitution amendment, which we regret now I believe, we've had many people who've now come to understand that gay and lesbian marriage does not threaten their marriage at all. It's just like their marriage," First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond Rev. Jeanne Purpke said.
CBS 6 will be in Norfolk tomorrow to cover this historic court case. First, CBS 6 Reporter Jake Burns will lead coverage into the noon show. Then Joe St. George will be live with information and expert analysis on the CBS 6 evening news at 5 and 6 p.m.

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My husband came across this author about six months ago and has steadily worked his way through her complete output, which is considerable – her twentieth book in this series, Bad Blood, was released in February. I’ve a backlog of books to complete but when I was recently away for a few days, I downloaded A Cold Day For Murder.
Somewhere in the hinterlands of Alaska, among the millions of sprawling acres that comprise “The Park,” a young National Park Ranger has gone missing. When the detective sent after him also vanishes, the Anchorage DA’s department must turn to their reluctant former investigator, Kate Shugak. Shugak knows The Park because she’s of The Park, an Aleut who left her home village of Niniltna to pursue education, a career, and the righting of wrongs. Kate’s search for the missing men will take her from self-imposed exile back to a life she’d left behind, and face-to-face with people and problems she’d hoped never to confront again.
As you may have gathered from the blurb, there is a lot here that sounds very familiar – a gutsy heroine with a troubled past who finds herself compelled to take on a case. What makes this whodunit offering stand out from the crowd is the setting. Alaska. And while Stabenow writes a reasonably effective protagonist and an entertaining plot – the engine that drives this story is the setting. Immediately we are presented with a landscape as nearly alien as some of the science fiction and fantasy settings I’m so fond of – in a setting such as this, no one can forget their surroundings. It drives the way everyone behaves and goes about their daily lives. It creates unique problems and pleasures that the rest of us cannot access.
Stabenow’s depiction of daily Alaskan life is pin sharp and rings with authenticity as she was brought up in that part of the world. Kate Shuguk, the protagonist, is a member of the local ethnic tribe, who went away and has returned and through her viewpoint, Stabenow not only gives us an entertaining adventure set in one of the wilder parts of the world, she also gives us a brief insight into the options open to a small underclass of people, whose history and geography have immediately ringfenced their opportunities. Popular genre fiction doesn’t often manage to give us these insights. While Stabenow’s first priority is clearly to provide a well-crafted story, as she mentioned in a recent Radio 4 interview, people’s impressions are that Alaska is a pristine wilderness where inhabitants can somehow commune with Nature. The reality is a whole lot more complicated and messy, as Stabenow suggests.
So, given that the backdrop and environment are the stars in this story and series – does Stabenow manage to craft a suitably complex supporting cast and plot? Yes, she does. Her writing style is straightforward and she uses limited omniscience, rather than fully character-led POV. If she’d set the stories in Chicago or New York, I don’t think she would have got away with it, but given the backdrop and her ability to provide a vivid description without holding up the action, she manages to pull it off. I’m certainly up for diving into the next book in this series.

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This refers to the rapid administration of IV fluids. E.g. 200 ml of colloid over 10 min. or 500 ml of crystalloid over the same period. The volume should be reduced in patients with heart failure. A fluid challenge is normally given in states of hypoperfusion with the aim of detecting hypovolaemia.
A 10% or more rise in cardiac output after a fluid challenge indicates relative hypovolaemia and normally indicates the need for a further fluid challenge.
In the absence of a cardiac output monitor, the central venous pressure (CVP) might be used. If the CVP does not change after a fluid challenge, this indicates the presence of hypovolaemia and a further fluid challenge can be given. If the CVP increase by 3 cm H20 or more, this indicates the absence of hypovolaemia and further fluid challenges should not be given.
This is obviously, very simplistic. In practice, other factors have to be taken into consideration, such as, history, presence of cardiovascular disease, perfusion of skin and peripheries, urine output, chest signs ..etc.

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Every now and then, memories from my childhood echo in my mind..
This time it’s the turn of Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth, a marvellous point-and-click game created by the Sierra and released in 1995.
It was the crazy adventure of a goofy guy filled with odd names.
I think was one of the first games I played in my whole life.
Hearing these sounds and viewing these levels brings back so many good vibes.
And hey, those dialogues..
There it started my search of the Schnibble.


Volume 41, No 4, 2019, Pages 563-572
Mechanical and Tribological Analysis of Anodized AZ31 Magnesium Alloy as a Function of a Cement Concrete Environment
Received: 19 June 2019
Revised: 25 July 2019
Accepted: 18 September 2019
Published: 15 December 2019
Anodized AZ31 Magnesium Alloys was synthesized via electrodeposition processes. The aim of this work was to determine the mechanical and tribological response of the anodized AZ31 Magnesium alloy with different current densities immersed under cement concrete paste with different solidification times. The samples of the anodized alloy were characterized by microindentation so, the mechanical properties (micro-hardness) was increased by 32 % when the magnesium alloy was anodized with a current density of 25 mA/cm2, in this sense the friction coefficient between the anodized AZ31 magnesium (MgO) obtained with the highest current density and the metallic AZ31 alloy exhibited a reduction of 54.5 %. The scratch test and wear rate (abrasive sliding of cement concrete) show an increase in the critical load and a reduction of weight loss as a function of the applied current density around of 49 % and 92.3 %, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy was performed to analyze morphological surface changes on the anodized AZ31 alloy after tribological tests. The tribological behavior of the anodized AZ31/MgO system indicates that the AZ31/MgO coatings can have a promising future in applications for the civil construction industry.
AZ31 alloy, Anodized MgO, Mechanical properties, Friction coefficient, Ceramic concrete


The Farr Side: A look at the soundtrack for summer ’09
What would summer be without cool tunes? Thankfully we won’t have to find out. There seems to be plenty of hot new ear candy just in time to fill up your summer 2009 soundtrack.
New artists Jessie James and Kristina DeBarge are making a splash with their debut singles in an already female-dominated pool.
James’ “Wanted” is like the lovechild of a Christina Aguilera and Kelly Clarkson collaboration if there ever was to be one. She’s got a voice to make you stop channel-surfing, which is what happened to me when I first heard the song. The lyrics are edgy and when combined with James’ provocative vocal style you got a winning combination.
DeBarge’s “Goodbye” is a little more poppy, but it’s the “na na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye” part that loops you in. I don’t care how many songs throw that in, you can’t help but sing along.
Kristina may be an “American Juniors” alum, but she comes from that great DeBarge family that hit it big in the ’80s. I look to see more hits from her.
Lady Gaga is hoping to continue her No. 1 streak with “Lovegame,” while Clarkson’s “I Do Not Hook Up,” “Pink’s “Please Don’t Leave Me,” Britney Spears’ “If You Seek Amy,” Beyonce’s “Halo,” Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb,” Katy Perry’s “Waking Up In Vegas,” and Jordin Sparks’ “Battlefield” show why girl power is reigning supreme on the charts.
I’m interested in Sparks’ sophomore set, which “Battlefield” comes from. The new album hits stores in July, the same time Daughtry’s new album, “Leave This Town,” debuts.
Daughtry has some big shoes to fill: his own. “Daughtry” sold an impressive 4 million copies, so expectations are running high for his sophomore release. The new song, “No Surprise,” should please fans.
Shinedown’s breakthrough hit, “Second Chance,” is giving them their day in court. The song is on fire and definitely worth cranking up, too.
I’m excited to hear new music from Creed and Green Day, two of my favorite bands, but it’s the Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow” booming out car windows right now.
If Rob Thomas, Flo Rida, David Cook, Eminem, Sean Kingston and Jesse McCartney have their say, then the girls’ reign might get a little interrupted this summer as new music from these guys invades.
Thomas’ “Her Diamonds,” Flo Rida’s “Sugar,” Cook’s “Come Back To Me,” Eminem’s “We Made You,” Kingston’s “Fire Burning” and McCartney’s “How Do You Sleep” are all big right now.
“Her Diamonds” is a current fave of mine, as is Cook’s latest single, “Come Back To Me.” Both songs showcase the guys’ excellent ability to deliver a finely crafted song suited to their styles.
McCartney is beginning to knock on Justin Timberlake’s door with “How Do You Sleep.” Featuring Ludacris, the new song is the perfect pop mix.
The cast of Fox’s “Glee” has a huge hit on their hands with the musical-like interpretation of Journey’s classic “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
I loved this song each time it played in previews of the new show that debuted after the “American Idol” finale. The fact it caught on is proof that a good song is a good song no matter who sings it.
David T. Farr is a Sturgis (Mich.) Journal correspondent. E-mail him at email@example.com.


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3 February 2020 – Eje Prime
Aedas Homes is going to team up with an international operator to start building housing complexes for the elderly. The developments will offer cleaning services, restaurants, health centres and social events and will target average-high income pensioners and foreigners.
The company has already selected 12 of its plots for the development of flats for senior citizens, starting in Estepona with 200 apartments. It is going to focus on specific geographic areas, where demand is greatest, such as in Alicante, Campello and Málaga.
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Sharpness Marina > Gloucester >Tewkesbury then return to Gloucester on Saturday, and back to Sharpness on Sunday.
Sunshine and the occasional shower and wind gusts between 20 and 30 miles per hour in the River Severn Estuary.
The wind caused problems at almost every bridge, as the bridges are operated on a traffic light signal system, if the traffic signals are red you have to stop but, with a 20 to 30 mile an hour wind blowing behind your stern, it’s difficult to keep from crossing the red signal and additionally, most of the bridges are operated by hand, making it difficult for the bridge operator under those conditions.
1620 hours. Llantony Bridge is the last access bridge before Gloucester Docks, this closes at 1630 hours for 1 hour to allow the road traffic more access to the city centre and stratification management from 1730 hours. The bridge then opens on demand up until 1900 hours.
1730 hours. Return to Wye Invader Two after a brief visit to Sainsbury’s superstore, next to the Sharpness Canal for odds and ends for the rest of the weekend.
1745 hours. Turn into Gloucester Docks to moor for the night.
1055 hours. Enter Lock to exit Gloucester and proceed up ‘The Parting’ and Lock Down.
1123 hours. About halfway up the Parting, just below the last corner a large tree was blocking more than half the navigation channel from the starboard side to past the mid-line, I phoned the Lock Keeper and it seems no one else has bothered to do the same! It was my understanding that the ‘Edward Elgar’ was on it’s way back down the River Severn in a few hours, with passengers onboard.
1200 hours. As we cleared The Parting, the wind was still gusting at between 20 /30 mph but the direction was still from West by North West, so the trees on the left bank give us some shelter.
1218 hours. Wye Invader Two was about 1 mile below the Red Lion pub and about the same upstream of Ashleworth when the work boat ‘Riparian’ passed by on it’s way back towards Gloucester, we later found out it had been called out to deal with the tree in The Parting.
1355 hours. The Weir at Upper Load has come into view, Wye Invader Two eased off as we turn to the Port left out of the main river course and round the corner, the Lock Gates were open and we had a green light.
1410 hours. As soon as we’d cleared Upper Load Lock and passed the Weir, it became clear that the wind was still gusting, we turned onto the River Avon and as we rounded the last corner, the ‘Edward Elgar’ was held against it’s mooring by the wind and was unable to leave until early the next morning, when the wind had eased.
0930 hours. It was still raining, it started at 0800 hours, and was forecast to rain all day until late evening, so we decided to return to Sharpness rather than get wet for another 2 days. On clearing the lock at Tewkesbury, the ‘Edward Elgar’ was no longer at her mooring, she had cleared her mooring on or before 7am and was now well on her way to Gloucester.
0945 hours. We moored in Upper Load Lock and noticed the water in the lock when the gates opened after we had been lowered, was only about 1 foot lower and the fishing platforms along the river bank were only a few inches from the river water covering them, so I guessed there was about 3 feet of fresh water in the river because the rain in Wales had made it’s way into the river, so the 14 miles to Gloucester should be a little quicker.
1200 hours. Gloucester Lock.
1650 hours. We arrived back at Sharpness Marina and it was still raining however the wind had eased.

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Parallel execution time analysis for least squares problems
L. T. Yang and R. P. Brent,
Parallel execution time analysis for least squares problems on
distributed memory architectures,
International Journal of Computer Research 10, 4 (2001), 517-530.
Revision appeared as
"Parallel time complexity for solving large and sparse least squares
problems on distributed memory architectures"
in Practical Parallel Computing,
Nova Science Publishers, 2001, 97-112.
Preprint: pdf (112K).
In this paper we study the parallelization of PCGLS, a basic iterative
method whose main idea is to organize the computation of the conjugate
gradient method with preconditioner applied to normal equations.
Two important questions are discussed: what is the best possible data
distribution, and which communication network topology is most suitable
for solving least squares problems on massively parallel distributed memory
A theoretical model of the data distribution and communication
phases is presented, allowing us to give a detailed execution time
complexity analysis. It is shown that the implementation of PCGLS with a
row-block decomposition of the coefficient matrix on a ring communication
structure is an efficient choice. Performance tests of a parallel PCGLS
algorithm have been carried out on the massively parallel distributed
memory system Parsytec,
and experimental timing results are compared with the
theoretical execution time complexity analysis.
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Beyoncé released a brand new song on Saturday afternoon and her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, gives her debut performance in the music video.
In true Beyoncé fashion, the singer dropped a surprise single and music video, titled “Formation,” just a day before her Super Bowl halftime show appearance.
Blue is featured in the video standing as part of a trio of young girls as Bey sings the lyrics, “I like my baby hair, with baby hair and Afros.”
The video also showcases some powerful images of a sinking New Orleans police cruiser and a wall with graffiti that says “Stop shooting us,” as well as a scene of a black child in a hoodie dancing in front of police officers in riot gear putting their hands up.
Bey performed the song for the first time at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show on Sunday evening. Bey took to the field to “get in formation” with an entourage of female dancers and, no surprise, she slayed it.
Blue was also there to support her mom during the performance. Gwyneth Paltrow shared an adorable snap of her daughter, Apple Martin, and Blue all ready for the big game.
Apple, 11, is seen walking her with her new gal pal, four, backstage wearing a pair of seriously stylin’ jackets. Paltrow’s ex-husband, Chris Martin, also performed during this year’s Super Bowl with his band Coldplay.
Beyoncé, Bruno Mars and Coldplay all joined forces for an epic halftime performance paying tribute to 50 years of Super Bowl history. Plus, it featured an amazing dance battle between Beyoncé and Mars that we’re still trying to decide the winner of.
Beyoncé also announced some big news at the end of her halftime performance, and the BeyHive is freaking out. Bey’s heading back out on tour! The Formation World Tour kicks off on April 27. Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 15.


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Roasted Chicken with Winter Vegetable Soup
It is a beautiful winter night. Cold and raining. Perfect night for soup.I started searching in my cook books for a new recipe for vegetable soup. There are so many recipes that is was so hard to decide which direction to go. Couple that most were with roasted vegetables. I had most of the vegetables in my refrigerator drawer. To the grocery store I went and a couple of minutes later I came out with wonderful leg quarters that would be perfect to cook with . At first I wanted to use the chicken for the broth, and then I decided not to, but, to have them roast alongside the vegetables and see what happens. The combination was quite well received and the whole, huge bowl ( thank you Mom for my early Christmas present) was eaten with no muss, no fuss. Very rich and filling. Definitely left over for tomorrow, yummy.Simple, fast, easy is my motto during the week.Enjoy.Giangi
This recipe contains carrots, turnips, parsnips, sweet potatoes, squash (acorn), olive oil, salt, thyme, chicken (leg quarters), chicken stock, black pepper
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
- 2 whole large carrots, peeled
- 1 whole large turnip, peeled
- 1 whole large parsnip, peeled
- 1 whole large sweet potato, peeled
- 1 whole small acorn squash, peeled
- 2 tbsp. generous olive oil
- 1 ds. salt
- 1 ds. thyme
- 4 whole leg quarters
- 6 - 8 cup(s) chicken stock
- 1 ds. black pepper
- 1. Preheat oven at 425º. In a cookie sheet place 4 leg quarters, salt and pepper and place in the hot oven to start cooking. Cook until nicely roasted, 40 minutes
- 2. Dice all the vegetables into 1 to 1 ½ inch cubes. Place all the cut vegetables in a single layer on a large cookie sheet pan. Drizzle them with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Toss well and bake for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, turning one with a spatula.
- 3. In a large saucepan heat 6 cups of chicken stock. When the vegetables are done roasting, puree them in a food processor. Add the puree to the soup. Scrape any oil that is remaining in the cookie sheet and added to the soup. Rectify the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
- 4. Serve in a large soup bowl. Cut the chicken in small bite pieces and place in the middle of the soup. Serve nice and hot.

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Sayre v. Lawrence, Kansas, City of et al
||Lawrence, Kansas, City of and Lawrence Arts Center, Inc.
||Mary Beth Sayre
||June 17, 2013
||Kansas District Court
||Kansas City Office
||XX US, Outside State
||Richard D. Rogers
||K. Gary Sebelius
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People are being urged to be wary of scammers purporting to be police officers contacting them.
There have been several reports telephone or house callers who claim to be crime prevention officers.
But police have said say they would never cold call anyone to offer crime advice and have urged people not to speak to anyone who cannot provide official police ID.
One neighbour called police after receiving such a call on Friday, February 28.
If you receive a telephone call like this, call police on 101 immediately. If ,someone calls at your door offering crime prevention advice, do not let them in, shut the door and call police on 999. For crime prevention advice call police on 101 or visit metpolice.uk/sutton.
- Sutton man, 32, dies after being pushed from boat by friend in 'prank gone wrong' during stag party
- Road closed due to 'police incident'
- WATCH: Can you spot the crime? Video shows devious bank machine scam sweeping UK
- Police hunt man who attacked parent at children's football match with set of keys
- Govia Thameslink rail workers to ballot for industrial action over ticket office closure dispute

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If you were given a second-chance at life, would you take it? Even if you willingly ended your own life? Irritum from developer Nicolas Padgett faces you with one such quandary. You take the role of a deceased man who ends up in in a sort of limbo, wherein he’s offered another chance at life. The road to recovery’s a long and perilous one, however, many trials standing in your way. Though it’s a bit frustrating at times, Irritum’s compelling premise and ample challenge create an intriguing, engaging platformer.
Two otherworldly figures – Sollus and Cassus – guide you through this ordeal, both having different ideas of how to achieve resurrection. Sollus believes memories are unimportant, that retrieving them is tantamount to failure. Cassus thinks otherwise, however, suggesting that remembering one’s self is key to regaining life. The opposing views of these two cause you to question who’s telling the truth, whether there really is a way out of this. Both appear in every stage to try bringing you to their side, either through callousness or by calmly urging you on. Whichever path you choose determines the outcome.
On the subject of memories: death has left the protagonist’s mind in disarray, you see; memories lost and physical and mental faculties made dormant. They now lay scattered about this strange plane, represented by small misty clouds settled in precarious zones, making them difficult to obtain. Collecting memories grants context on the events that lead the protagonist to suicide. Voice samples echo through the area upon grabbing them, but they’re barely audible. They’re best read from the main menu.
Purgatory manifests itself as a series of semitransparent, primary-colored platforms. An endless rainfall and boundless expanse of darkness conveying the area’s dreary tone. Your goal is to reach the columns of light at the end of every stage, reactivating the brain to unlock new abilities allowing you to progress further. Each latent part of the mind introduces a new mechanic or skill. At first, it’s changing which colored pedestal solidifies. Eventually, you can create a clone of yourself. The brain also creates new obstacles: moving platforms, timed color-swaps, lasers, etc. The further you delve, the more resistance you face.
Most of the hurdles present a fine challenge. Despite the float-y jumps, you have a fine level of control over your avatar’s movement. He occasionally slips around due to leftover momentum, but it’s easy to work around. Just takes some getting used to. And should you fall, frequent checkpoints ensure you never lose much progress. Some of the obstacles just don’t plain work, though. About half-way through the game you come across platforms that change hue at regular intervals. One second, it could be red; the next, blue. Simple enough, yeah? Yeah. Only, the way Irritum communicates the swap doesn’t work.
A steady tick-tock that grows louder as you get closer to the platform informs you of the coming adjustment. But it’s never clear which tick or tock signals the change. A problem compounded by the fact that the swaps occur at seemingly random times. In one instance, it’ll take a few seconds. In another, it takes over 10 seconds or more. Never do you get a sense of when you’re supposed to jump and activate another color because there’s no pattern. They act of their own free will, leaving you at a constant loss as you try time and again hoping desperately for luck to shift in your favor. Thankfully, such cases are rare (only happened a few times), the platforms perfectly cooperative most of the time, as the larger variety move on a set, clearly defined schedule. It’s the smaller tiles that act haphazardly.
Irritum’s 40 stages are quick, each able to finished in a couple minutes apiece should you face little trouble. Running straight for the exit makes for a brief experience, but a more relaxed one as well, allowing you to focus squarely on progression only taking on whatever obstacles stand between you and the finish line. Seeking out all the memories brings additional challenge, as they’re all tucked away in tight spots. Some of Irritum’s toughest sections come from hunting down memories, demanding quick jumps and color swapping to succeed. They’re all reachable with some effort, though a few border on tedium due to the ultra-precise maneuvers they require, leaving almost no room for error.
If you’re looking for an even greater trial, the game’s “one-life” mode does the job nicely. But otherwise, once you’ve seen the two endings and read all the memories, you’re time with Irritum will be at its end. It doesn’t overstay its welcome, wrapping things up just as you start feeling ready for the end. It remains engaging enough on further playthroughs just long enough to see all it has to offer. Whether or not you seek out everything Irritum has, however, depends on how much time you wish to spend in limbo.

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"Defy the Odds" is now available. Three editorial reviews said the following:
Review #1: Review by Rabia Tanveer.for Readers’ Favorite. Review Rating: 5 Stars
Usually, political thrillers bore me. However, Defy the Odds had me hooked from the very beginning. I have to thank author Henry Farley for this. The prologue offered a summary of the story without giving away the plot. Instead of playing a guessing game with readers, he lays down the facts for them so that they are fully involved from the outset. I love how Kowalski took control of the situation, leading from the front, and was fully immersed in the case. While the author talks about many issues that will become more pressing in the future, he never once loses focus on the plot. The impact of the meat industry, global warming, and carbon footprints are being studied and evaluated, but this novel gives us a good look at what could happen in the future if we are not careful. The pace of the story is fast, but not overwhelmingly so. The readers get plenty of time to adapt to the story, pick a side, and enjoy the ride.
Review #2: Review by Jamie Michele for Readers’Favorite. Review Rating: 5 Stars
A novel with a rising body count, bombs, spycraft, a nod to the small California city of Walnut Creek that I personally lived in, and... a porn-stache. Defy the Odds is basically my Christmas list in a tidy novel by Henry Farley. I had doubts in the first few chapters when Farley was quick to point out that FBI Agent Mike Kowalski’s sidekick James is an FBI mole and saboteur, but as the book progresses it becomes clear this direction is relevant to the plot trajectory and not the spoiler it seems. Surprises are everywhere and there continue to be shockers throughout, namely murders that are real and even one that only pretends to be [enter, the porn-stache]. The prose is tidy when all is accounted for and those pages turn fast. I finished in two days and loved every minute of it. Very highly recommended.
Review #3: Review by Asher Syed for Readers’ Favorite. Review Rating: 5 Stars.
Henry Farley writes a savvy thriller with a cast of diverse characters in Defy the Odds. Honestly, it’s the beef ban that got me to pick up the book as it is a fantastic fresh angle to launch a story from. The ban and demonstrations are certainly strong subplots but it is more a catalyst for a perfect storm and, within the framework of the larger plot, it is probably one of the most creative smokescreens I’ve come across in the political suspense genre. Kowalski is as likable as one would expect from a straight arrow, fallible in his own way but fundamentally above-board. Shaw’s conflict is the most riveting and in a testament to Farley’s skill as an author, he is also very likable. Like everything in politics, there are pawns, such as the unsuspecting and lamb-like Elle, and there are also those who are set up for collateral damage, whether intended or not. Overall, this is an intelligent, solid body of fiction and I’m pretty sure those smart enough to give it a shot will agree.


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Here's the Scoop: March 26, 2014
Here’s The Scoop ...on Peg
“You’re not going to put that in your column!” Well, I guess it’s nice to have a reputation.
Those words rang in my ears numerous times during my years of authoring Here’s The Scoop. My mother, Margaret “Peg” Sweeney, spoke them often. I’m sure others will echo similar sentiments about not wishing to be a column topic, but Peg will no longer be trying to keep her name and potentially embarrassing incidents out of this space. Peg passed away on Saturday at the age of…
…sorry, few people really know Peg’s true age. That’s the way she always wanted it. I’m not about to give up that cherished information now. On the other hand, since Peg is no longer with us, I guess she can’t stop me from writing this column!
From the time we were kids, Peg (everyone called her that, even her kids) always told us that she simply preferred to be known as “Forever Young.” The truth is, Peg did not have some Fountain of Youth secret. Her body was failing, led by an extreme case of arthritis that made walking difficult and painful, in recent years. Despite this condition, Peg bravely soldiered on and continued working her job as a clerk at the Fairview Library in Margaretville until mid-December.
Severe cold and a series of snowstorms finally got Peg to concede to taking the winter off. She didn’t argue with this suggestion from her children. This was the first chink in her armor of stubborn determination that kept her “on the job” three days a week.
Work certainly was not a burden to Peg. Far from it. She loved her job. Some patrons may think that she took the job a bit too seriously. The library users who felt this way were almost certainly people who were delinquent with their borrowed books. Peg protected the library’s books like they were her kids. Many times over the years the name of a perfectly respectable citizen would come up in conversation and Peg would frown and recall a time years before when the person in question had to be reminded several times about an overdue book. These folks were forever branded with a Scarlet “O” in her book, so to speak.
The defining moment of her Book Protection Program occurred when Peg continued to chase after one patron who was particularly tardy in her book returns. Or, lack thereof. After a few calls from Peg, this patron responded with an f-laced tirade that was totally inappropriate for a library that prides itself on the art of quiet conversation. The librarian (another staunch German) took great offense — and the patron was arrested for not returning the library’s property. They threw the book at her, I guess. The Associated Press picked up the story and it ran across the country. Peg was a bit embarrassed by the incident (but secretly proud). I thought it was awesome.
Even though she was closely associated with the library, Peg’s life extended far beyond. She was well-known for her quirky nature. While she was generous in many respects, she was also exceedingly thrifty. Peg was always “at home” in her house — in spite of the fact that she consistently kept the thermostat hovering on the lower side of 60 degrees. We called it “The Igloo” during winter visits. She would (begrudgingly) let us turn the heat up (but not much) during social calls. However, she was quick to order, “Turn the heat down,” as we left.
Peg was similarly watchful over her electric bill. I’m sure more than one NYSEG meter reader was asked by a boss, “Are you sure this is right?” when reporting the readings at Peg’s house. “Turn the lights out,” were the words that always followed the reminders about the heat. That, plus a house filled with 25-watt bulbs resulted in electric bills that rivaled an abandoned house.
She was also a legendary coupon clipper and would save coupons for family members. I usually forgot the ones she gave to me. However, in Peg’s honor, I asked the funeral director if there were any coupons that could be applied to the casket purchase. There weren’t, but I know Peg would have been proud of my request.
Born in New York City, Peg found true love in the Catskills and embraced rural life. She spent countless hours performing volunteer work and did so because it was genuinely important to her to serve her community. She had no interest in recognition — but she’s getting it here and she can’t complain!
As is fitting for a library worker, Peg loved reading. Note: she always brought her books back on time. She also did a good bit of TV viewing and had a particular fascination with Judy Judge. In fact, in just about every real-life situation, Peg had a Judy Judge case that she cited for comparison.
Whether she was watching Judge Judy or something else, it was certain that Peg would have an ample (I’m way understating the case) supply of cookies, candies and other sweet treats within easy reach. Her sweet tooth was epic.
Peg’s declining mobility resulted in her needing more assistance in recent years. We would often bring her something from our house or I would “cook” her meals. My repertoire was limited and usually started with the reading of microwaving directions, but she appreciated the effort. It didn’t matter how many “sweets” she had next to her chair, no meal was complete without dessert. Having inherited Peg’s sweet tooth, I understood completely.
We all have funny stories to tell about Peg’s idiosyncratic nature. However, the humorous episodes mask a deep-rooted sadness that began clouding Peg’s life with the passing of her husband at a young age and her daughter and daughter-in-law, both in their 40s. Peg soldiered on without these loved ones, but her life was shrouded in an emptiness that was always present.
True to form, Peg never fully admitted the amount of physical pain that she endured in later years. She finally agreed (very reluctantly) to go to Margaretville Hospital in February. Despite a legendary fear of doctors and hospitals (“They’ll just find something wrong with me,” she liked to argue), Peg gave in and let the staff care for her. She loved it. In fact, she was mad when she had to leave. Who knew?
Peg returned to her home of more than 60 years for the last nine days of her life. She was severely limited in her activities and required a live-in aide. Hospice personnel and her family shared the task of keeping her comfortable. Her condition deteriorated swiftly in her final two days. However, on the day before she left, Peg still possessed her independent spirit. When the Hospice nurse asked Peg if she needed anything else, Peg responded in her special way, “Why don’t you go sit down and read a magazine.”
That’s why we loved my mother. I hope she won’t be mad if she hears about this column — I tried to make it “sweet.”
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I have been a resident of Woodbury for a few short years having moved here from a larger town. I like the quaintness of this town, it is peaceful and neighbors are friendly. It was nice to find a town without chain stores however all that has changed today with the approval of Dollar General (of all stores) to take up residence here! I did attend some zoning board meetings regarding this issue as i felt strongly about it as did many of my fellow neighbors, obviously our complaints and concerns were not heard by this commission. At the last meeting, concern was raised over the turtles (box turtles, an endangered species) inhabiting the area where this retail space would be built. The commissioners had a field day with this concern, they joked about it, they showed no concern at all! Obviously all the research done by all the concerned citizens of this town to protect this piece of property fell upon deaf ears. It was an embarrassing spectacle that evening… all the men and ladies present should be ashamed for their behavior and for allowing DG to enter and destroy the “charming ambiance” that was Woodbury!
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Born in Miami, Florida, Robert Shepperd and his family moved to central Virginia in 1968. He developed his painting technique based on a class he took in 1986 in a Lynchburg Recreation Department class taught by the late artist Buck Tyree. Robert learned to paint extremely realistic and lush mountain landscapes and creek/lake scenes in acrylics. After one year Robert Shepperd started entering his work in art shows and selling his paintings.
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Growing up in the regional port town of Bunbury in Western Australia, Able Seaman Maritime Personnel Operator Stephanie Hart spent her youth commemorating each Anzac Day at a local Dawn Service, followed by morning tea with family at home.
For Anzac Day 2020, Able Seaman Hart was on the opposite side of the country - off the coast of Queensland, on board HMAS Adelaide.
Adelaide is at sea completing First of Class Flight Trials, designed to provide the Navy with increased capability.
But no matter where she spends it, Able Seaman Hart says the significance of Anzac Day remains a constant in her life.
“Anzac Day has always been important to our family, but it is even more important now that I’m a serving member of the Royal Australian Navy, and I know my family was thinking of me,” Able Seaman Hart said.
“While I spent the day with shipmates in Adelaide, I think Anzac Day 2020 will always be remembered as the one where everyone marked the day inside.”
Able Seaman Hart attended Bunbury Catholic College before joining the Navy in 2017 to broaden her knowledge and outlook.
“I joined the Navy to learn new skills that I never knew I could learn, to travel and to network with people, which is all part of the job as a ‘Perso’ (Personnel Operator),” Able Seaman Hart said.
Her role on board Adelaide is Assistant Personnel Operator and office supervisor, and she has previously been deployed for Operation RENDER SAFE and, earlier this year, Operation BUSHFIRE ASSIST 2019-20.
“The long months away from home and family can be challenging, but to know that my family is proud of me is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job,” she said.


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So cute !
nämen lägg av!!<3<3
EEEEEEEE!Sooooo sweet, A!
Nice photos! Love the blue eyes.
orkar inte så fina, ge mig en, tack på förhand.
Aaaw they look so cute. I love cats so much and I admire the blue eyes . Very stunning pics of these amazing animals (:
åh hjälp hjälp hjäälp vilka fina!!
men gud så härliga! Jag saknar när min kisse var sådär liten
ohhh so sweet <3
Oh wow, cute! ♥http://dreamsaremadeforliving.blogspot.de/
Oh my goodness! They are so cute! x
I'm dying right now. Can't handle this cutenessBest,Ameliehttp://www.windcriesamy.de
Aw, how adorable! (And I don't even like cats.)
nejmen GUD VAD SÖTA AAAAHvad heter rasen? :)
Blandras! Deras mamma är en vanlig bondkatt, men deras pappa är en siames, tror vi iallafall :)
aaaaaww, so cute <3
WHAT??? WHAT??? Why are they so cute?? Why? Why are they so tiny that they can fit into that tiny box? I have so many questions. I'm scared. I want one. My cat is big and lazy. Today I found out (by looking at his butt) that he apparently had worms. There you go!
De växer hiskeligt snabbt så snart är de nog inte så små längre :) Jag hoppas lite att de vill fortsätta ligga i kartonger som är för små för dem när de är större, haha!ps. Förlåt för att jag ännu inte svarat på ditt mail som du skickade i typ.. juli eller något. Jag fattar inte var tiden tar vägen!<3
so cute ♥ die blauen augen awww *-* I am from germany, love your blog so much ♥ (sorry for the mistakes) xx, lola
Thank you so much Lola! And no worries, there were no mistakes in your words :) <3
awwwh they're so cute :)
They're so cute, I love cats.
adorable little bundles of fur ♥
åh så himla himla söta! och vilka fina namn! och fina bilder såklart också!
I want a kitty so bad. Maybe when I move to London on my own next year.Kristina Wildehttp://kristinawilde.blogspot.com
aw, they are really cute!
i want one of those!! so bad! www.mamajulesbrussels.blogspot.com
Oh my god they are soooo adorable!
Oh, those cuties ^^
ohh soo cute ! : ))
so cute i die!
They are so cute! What breed are they ?:)
They're a crossbreed - their mother is a regular farm cat and their father is a siamese :)
These are possibly the cutest kittens I ever did see!!!
They couldn't be cuter and their names are so, so perfect. Congratulations!!!
adorable kitties!! the first picture is absolutely perfect : perfect framing, perfect colours and perfect lovely cat!
Sputnik has to be the cutest cat name ever!x missdottidee.blogspot.com
Så underbara och söta att jag inte vet vad!
Oh my goodness! They're the cutest! And great names, too :)
thai cats are the most active! My likes boxes too;)
They're so beautiful, Annette! I adore cats ... I think I'd be perfectly alright with growing up to be the "crazy cat lady," haha.
Haha, me too, definitely!
Så himla, himla fint!
åh åh åh åh tappar andan (minst tusen utropstecken)
Ohhhhhhh how cute!Beautiful photos! :)a-to-the-a.blogspot.com
oh my gosh... what a cutie thing is that :)
åhhh gud vad gullig!
They're so beautiful!
Aww they are just too cute! The 3rd one seems to be my favorite ♥
but why "Sputnik"?
Because we think it's a great name for a cat! Plus it's kind of fun that he's named after a space-thingy :)
meoooow. how did you find them?
One of my parent's cats had four kittens like these this summer, so we simply decided that two of them were going to live with us :)
Dear Annette;Should your parent's cat have other babies one day, and they are looking for a loving family to give them care and cuddles, would you please contact me? My girlfriend and I would gladly visit Sweden to meet the little dude!With best regards and many thanks,Ameline & AnaïsAmeline.firstname.lastname@example.org
omg soooo cute. I will not be able to say no for these little cute kitties ^^http://puputnopitasari.blogspot.com/
So cute and your shots are fantastic :)
most cute kitty ever!
Ohhhh, they're so cute!!! Congratulations on your new tiny housemates. :)xo sageandspice.com
Siamese cats are so loyal and loving...enjoy having these gorgeous little bundles : )
oh no! <333
Ragdoll is my dream. I'd like to name her Leica :) Or Nikon :)Great photos. I'll be coming back :)
those blue eyes... :)
OH MY GOD. those faces!!!
little babies! so cute
omgosh. i feel like i keep seeing cat posts and i'm falling more and more in love with cats! i really might have to adopt one in the near future!http://ercoire.blogspot.com
oh so lovely...adorable
your photos are lovely!
Aww so cute! Are they from a rescue shelter or breeder?
both of them are gorgeous! so cute!
oh gosh how cute it is!www.yuliamoscow.com
Oh, this is so cute Annette ! <3
Awww, soo cute! :)
so beautiful :))))))) i have the same breed of cat :)
Anette, I adore your blog. ! LOVE from NEW ZEALAND <3 xoxoox
Awwww! They are so adorable! I remember when we brought ours home 2 years ago. They are such a joy! Congratulations, I hope you are having lots of fun with your new kitties!Happy Holidays!Sarahhttp://skylarinc.blogspot.com/
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omg they're so cute! I adore your cat so much!! hehe :3http://anissyazwani.blogspot.com/
they are so cute!! Enjoying the photos so much!!
those eyes *_*gorgeous blog! i am totally in love...i definitely follow !keep on blogging! u are awesome!HAPPY NEW YEAR!POCKETFUL OF DREAMS
kul att du bloggar då och då, jag gillar dina bilder. söta katter också såklart.
So cute >w<
Haha the cutest cat photos I've seen in a long time! Cool blog! :)http://www.janmarcel.com/
åh så nuttigt
Åh, så fiiiiine!
Åh va söta! :)
Sweet Cat:)I really like your blog. I recommended it on my blog. Always beautiful photos and original style... I invite you to my blog in a similar Vintage style. I greet:)
They are soooo cute! Hope you are going to post more pictures soon :) Following you now!
Åh, herre, for noen søte bomullsdotter!!! Hjertet mitt smelter!
what kind of breed is this? they're beautiful!
uuursöta! och fantastiska foton
awww! They are adorable! I got my cat when she was 9 years old so I never got to see her when she was all tiny and cute (although she's still cute. But not tiny...)
soo beautiful <3
Absolutely adorable!!xxThe Young Bridget JonesKatrina Sophia Art
ahh your cats are so adorable and beautiful ! :)
lovely xx Domenic
Åh så himla söta!! :)
*____________* Aaaaw cuuute <3
the sweetest photos ever! :) photoandinspiration.blogspot.com
I like your foto ! Welcome to my blog !Nicole ;))
Beautiful photographs. I love how they are sweet.
ååååh vad sötaaaa!
such cuties :D

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So after finally finding the “silent B” in BBB when Kate joined in, we also found an extra K! As an acronym the show is now called “BBKB” which stands for “Bozzy Bytes Kate’s Bits”. No seriously.
Anyhoo, we’re here to broadcast another BBKB this Wednesday, 1st of June, at the usual time. And because time zones on top of Summer Time makes for a lot of confusion, that means 20:00 CEST, 19:00 BST and 18:00 GMT / UTC.


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Here's where to get a free meal in Boone and Story counties this Christmas
While community support looks different in 2020, neighbors in Boone and Story counties are still caring for each other from a distance. Some organizations have planned food giveaways this Christmas, and other mainstays are feeding families throughout the holiday season.
Here's where you can find a free holiday meal across both counties:
Gatherings & Main Street Nevada are hosting a drive-thru event outside Gatherings' front entrance on 1024 Sixth St. All are welcome to pick up a free dinner of roast beef, mashed potatoes and green beans from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Cash donations will be accepted at the Main Street Nevada Office.
Circle K in Boone will be giving free dinners to-go on Thursday. Drop by from 1-4 p.m. at 315 Story St., across from Walgreens. Employees will pack up multiple plates for loved ones at home, according to a Facebook post in the Boone, IA Community Page.
- Ames Food at First to serve Thanksgiving meal to-go this year
- Showing the community love and support by making lasagna
Food at First provides free meals at First Christian Church every day of the year, and holidays are no exception. Dinner is served every evening except Saturday from 5:45-6:15 p.m. On Saturday, lunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Meal pickup is outside the church's west entrance.
Lasagna Love started at the beginning of the pandemic "not only to help address the incredible rise in food insecurity among families, but also to provide a simple act of love and kindness," according to its website. Parents and caregivers impacted by COVID-19 can request a free home-cooked lasagna or main dish online.
Are we missing a place? Email firstname.lastname@example.org to let us know.
Isabella Rosario is a public safety reporter for the Ames Tribune. She can be reached by email at email@example.com or on Twitter at @irosarioc.


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I was just a little thrilled when I received my swap package on late Friday afternoon and saw the sender's address: the textured leaf. Wendy's blog drew me in a little while back with her beautiful op-shop-chic, and the pincushion she has made for me - yes, for ME, hurrah!! - is sublime. (You can find some more detailed pictures on her blog here) .
My pincushion has already been employed this weekend, distracting me with its gorgeousness - oh, and doing a fine job of holding pins of course - while I've been sewing up a little stash of coffee-sack 'clutter buckets' for swaps and gifts.
I love that this pincushion has a pleasingly functional chunkiness, meaning that I'm no longer being lacerated the long pins which used to poke through the bottom of my last one.
However, it is a triumph of function AND beauty, which is important in my flat as I basically make my sewing notions earn their keep as objets d'art among the books, in our dining/lounge/sewing/living/room:
I hope my pincushion (sent a few weeks ago) is received with as much enthusiasm - but if not, oh well, I got my dream version!!!
that's really beautiful with the blue embroidery.ReplyDelete
Chunky is good..think the person recieving mine will get speared through the other side.
Ever so very pretty!ReplyDelete
This is so lovely. I loved that swap! xo m.ReplyDelete
I agree, what a fine pincushion, lucky you. Hope yours turns up with a happy recipient soon.ReplyDelete
it's so beautiful, lots of pincushions popping up everywhere nowReplyDelete
It's lovely. I know there's a swap on bit it is still kind of funny (in a laughy not sarcastic way) seeing pincushions from one blog turn up on another one. Rather sad that you haven't heard about the safe arrival of yours yet. CherrieReplyDelete
I love that is is also a work of art and lives on the book shelf!! Perfect!! Gotta love a great swap partner.. now I am off to check out Wendy's blog... tip toe, tip toe... sshhhReplyDelete
This is gorgeous and she has a beautiful blog as well!ReplyDelete
I like them a bit chunky too , harder for me to lose ! Yours is just lovely .ReplyDelete
Your pin cushion is lovely - lucky duck! I haven't got mine yet, but hopefully this week - very excited!ReplyDelete
That is one magnificent pincushion with may hours of faithful service ahead.ReplyDelete
That is a SUPER gorgeous creation which has clearly found a very loving home!ReplyDelete
How lovely, nothing is better than embroidery on linen.ReplyDelete
Oh how lovely, so oldy worldy. I can understand why you are so thrilled. A handmade treasure.ReplyDelete
Very lovely. And it's pretty enough to be displayed in your living room indeed. I love it when our functional objects are pretty too. Secretly that's one of my goals: To make everything, even the oddest things, around me pretty ;-)ReplyDelete
I LOVE IT!!!! you are one lucky chicken!! xxReplyDelete
So gorgeous. This pin cushion swap has been so fabulous to watch. KxReplyDelete
It is just lovely! I love the colours.ReplyDelete
Lucky lucky lucky you!ReplyDelete
That pin cushion is one of my favourites which is really saying something because there are so many beautiful ones on show at the moment.
I love how big it is. It's fabulous. The embroidery is gorgeous.ReplyDelete

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