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Treasury Department’s Inaction Will Cost 350 Jobs It Was Directed to Save through CARES Act Date: May 11, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 11, 2020) — Miami Air International, a charter airline founded in 1990 that today employs 350 people in the Miami area, including 150 Flight Attendants represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA), will liquidate as early as Wednesday entirely due to the impact of COVID-19. All 350 Miami Air employees will be immediately laid off and lose healthcare at the end of May because Secretary Mnuchin failed to respond to the airline’s application for payroll grants. On April 10th, Treasuryreleased a statement on payroll support for small and medium passenger air carriers. “Small and medium-sized passenger aviation businesses are particularly vulnerable to the disruption from COVID 19. This determination will provide significant support to workers and businesses across the country.” That’s a direct quote from Secretary Mnuchin. "Congress took action in the period of a week to save these jobs and create a $25 billion safety net for aviation workers, including the 350 at Miami Air. Mnuchin actively ignored Miami Air’s less than $10 million dollar payroll grant application for six weeks, and instead pushed the company off a cliff,” said Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) President Sara Nelson. "On Friday, workers received their last paycheck and learned the current owners plan to file for Chapter 7. Mnuchin can either get the payroll grant out the door today to protect these workers through September 30, or sign the pink slips himself.” Miami Air filed for bankruptcy on March 24th, entirely due to loss of passenger demand from the COVID-19 pandemic, the same day the Senate finalized the CARES Act. The law provides financial assistance to airlines to keep aviation workers on the payroll and connected to their healthcare. "Miami Air Flight Attendants have kept passengers safe for decades including the U.S. military, presidential campaigns, the press corps, professional sports teams, First Responders, and ushered terminally ill children to Disney World for their final wishes," said AFA Miami Air President Natasha Glasper. "Some of us have been here from the beginning. We thought the CARES Act bought us time to get our passengers back, but now after three decades we are losing everything overnight. I refuse to believe our government would leave us stranded when they had the ability to save us.” AFA contacted Treasury repeatedly and implored the Secretary to act to save these jobs, good union jobs. Treasury refused to respond. The airline is still waiting to learn the status of their application, when billions of dollars went out the door to the largest airlines three weeks ago. Treasury can fix this today, or send 350 more people to the unemployment lines in Florida.

QX3 Advanced Digital Image Gallery Oblique Transmitted (Hoffman) Illumination The technique known as oblique transmitted illumination uses direct light from a single azimuth of the condenser light cone to allow illumination of the specimen from one side only. The net effect is to reveal details in an otherwise almost invisible, colorless specimen in pseudo-relief or three-dimensional rendition. Oblique lighting causes the zeroth order light waves to be shifted to a position just within the periphery of the objective, which allows additional diffracted orders (or sometimes just a single diffracted order) to be included in the objective's rear focal plane. These diffracted orders are on a single side of the zeroth order and, because of the obliquity, the diffracted orders on the opposite side fail to enter the objective front lens. The effect is similar to that observed in research-grade microscopes equipped for the technique of Hoffman modulation contrast, described in detail in the Molecular Expressions Microscopy Primer. Images presented in this gallery were obtained with a Hoffman-style substage condenser fitted with an offset aperture slit, which provides illumination from an oblique angle with respect to the optical axis of the QX3 microscope. Digital images were recorded with the QX3 interactive software operating from the Live View menu. In the case of birefringent specimens, a polarizer was added beneath the Hoffman condenser and an analyzer was placed in front of the QX3 lens cover. In many instances, a full-wave retardation plate was inserted between the specimen and the analyzer before capturing images. Adult Flea - Fleas thrive in a warm and humid environment and, while wingless, they can jump as high as two feet. Approximately one percent of an entire flea population exists in the adult stage, making it critical to treat the entire environment when dealing with an infestation. Black Rot of Grape - Black rot, caused by the fungus Guignardia bidwellii is one of the most serious diseases of cultivated grapes in the eastern United States, especially in warm, humid areas. Citric Acid - Citric acid is a colorless organic tri-carboxylic acid that is commonly found in citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and oranges. Crystallites of citric acid assume a colorful pseudo-three dimensional appearance with this illumination technique. Ephedrine - Ephedrine is a common drug that is used to treat the symptoms of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases as well as to relieve coughs, wheezing and clogged breathing tubes. Gramicidin Crystallites - Gramicidin is a mixture of three antibacterial polypeptides that work together to form a channel that spans cell membranes. The antibiotic increases the permeability of the bacterial cell membrane to inorganic cations by forming a network of channels through the normal lipid bilayer of the membrane. Human Cheek Epithelial Cells - The skin that lines the mouth is called the buccal muscosa and is composed of squamous epithelial cells that divide about once every 24 hours. These cells secrete mucin, a mucopolysaccharide that is the principal constituent of mucus, which helps keep the interior of the mouth moist in addition to the salivary glands. The individual cells have a flat, irregular shape and a very thin membrane, which becomes more visible with oblique illumination. Malonic Acid - Also called propanedioic acid, malonic acid is a dibasic organic acid whose diethyl ester is used in biosynthesis of vitamins B1 and B6.

Buy my book! Brand new on the shelves of US bookstores this May and available through amazon, Digital Dish contains contributions from foodblog writers around the world, including thepassionatecook. If you're interested, please buy via paypal using one of the buttons below! Nov 24, 2010 Sesame prawns with sour mango & cucumber salad So I might struggle to find some ingredients here, but prawns are something Singapore definitely has no shortage of and the quality is absolutely amazing! There are many seafood restaurants in town and for someone coming from a country/continent where seafood is rarely available fresh (meaning that it hasn't been frozen or transported on ice somewhere along the supply chain), this country certainly is prawn heaven. No matter where you go, you can be sure to be served the plumpest and juiciest prawns - fingerlickingly good. Our first experience of eating prawns here was on Boat Quay - now, to even the most seasoned, but still undiscerning tourist, this might look like the tourist trap par excellence... in the middle of the Financial District and close to all the sights, a row of restaurants lined up along the river, right where the cruises depart. If it wasn't for two little boys (and the two adults lugging them around and cheering them on "come on, it's only 35C in the shade!") who happened to be utterly exhausted after what really was just a short walk, it wouldn't even have crossed our minds to enter one of the eateries there on the river. Where we come from, big, fat panels of glossy photos of, well, food (but not the kind of foodporn you find on blogs these days, just poorly photographed dishes of unidentifiable food objects) don't really scream "die, die, must try" or even "decent food at reasonable prices" at you... they holler "get out of here as fast as you can, this is a complete rip-off and you'll probably be hugging the toilet for days". Not so here. After passing by the 15th restaurant and its seafront garden and fending off many a smooth-talking waiter, I let myself finally be lured into one of them (it was the "fish and chips available" that did it, you might remember that the day before, my son had said that he hated Chinese food and that was that) - and Chris and I had the most wonderful selection of top-quality prawns we had had in a very long time. The sheer variety on offer will bowl you over, but I will have to delve into the weird (cereal prawns, anyone?) and wonderful (drunken prawns, yessir!) ways of enjoying your crustaceans on another occasion. Now that I call a (fantabulous!) kitchen my own and have a great wet market just around the corner, I obviously want to get my hand dirty and cook again... Vietnamese being one of my favourite cuisines on this continent, I finally embarked on getting my money's worth out of Lemongrass and Lime, a cookbook I bought ages ago - I had simply been struggling to find the ingredients. And what in London would have involved a car journey to the Asian supermarket and my tried and trusted fish monger, both in different parts of town, is now available right on my doorstep... you can see why I am loving it here, right? These prawns are deep-fried just for a minute in order to retain all their succulent juices, the crispy coating of a light batter providing a lovely contrast of textures. I love the salad they come with it, its flavours being like a summation of what Vietnamese cooking is about: fresh, crunchy ingredients bursting with flavour - sweet, sour, salty all happening in one bite in perfect unison. It actually uses the same sauce you will serve for dipping, the ubiquitous Nuoc Cham. I have made a mental note to include coriander and mint leaves when I make it again, just because I am addicted to these herbs and they feature widely in Vietnamese cooking, so I think the food police has nothing on me. First, prepare the prawns. This is the fiddliest bit of the recipe by a long way, so do allow enough time.Take off the head, then peel the shell all the way to the tail, leaving the tail end on (I remove everything except the "fins" or "uropods" - check here for the anatomy of a prawn - but it's less fiddly if you leave the last abdominal segment on as well). With a sharp knife, cut along the back of the prawn to reveal and pull out the intestinal sack. Now cut a slit through the middle of the body to leave a small hole, but the top and bottom remaining intact - just enough to stick your finger through. Going with the natural curve of the prawn, pull the top through the slit to give the prawn a "knotted" appearance. Store in a container in the fridge until ready to cook them. Now, prepare the Nuoc Cham. Peel and finely chop the garlic, finely slice or dice the chile (removing seeds and membranes first if you prefer it less spicy). In a pan on the stove, combine all the ingredients and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside. For the salad, peel the mango, wash the cucumber. Julienne (= cut into very thin strips, you could use a mandolin to do this for you, if you own one) the flesh of the mango and the cucumber (skin on). Combine in a bowl, adding the rocket leaves. When ready to serve, dress with 4 or 5 tablespoons of the Nuoc Cham and reserve the remainder for dipping. To make the batter, whisk together the flour, egg whites and soy sauce in a bowl until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and sesame seeds. To fry the prawns, I like to minimise the amount of oil used, so I don't use my deed-fryer (I should probably get rid of it, as I never use it...). I take a milk pan (stainless steel pot with a handle) of about 15cm in diameter, pour in enough oil for the prawns to be able to float once in the pan and heat it up. While the oil is heating, pull the prawns gently through the batter, holding them by their tails. Then dip in the breadcrumb & sesame until evenly coated and set aside. When the oil is piping hot, fry the prawns in batches - place some prawns in the pot, gently moving them so they don't stick together. They should need no more than a minute to be crispy on the outside, but only just cooked and still very juicy on the inside. Make sure your oil is really super hot and don't overcrowd the pot, to ensure the prawns get enough heat to really cook in this short amount of time. Place the prawns on kitchen roll to absorb excess fat. Serve the prawns on the salad, with some Nuoc Cham on the side for dipping. * Original recipe can be found in Mark Read's "Lemongrass and Lime", a must-buy if you enjoy modern Vietnamese cooking. ** you will have some left over - halve the recipe if you like*** sour green mango is available from Asian shops, if you really can't find any, try a very unripe regular mango (the one we used to get in the UK, Kent mango, with a predominantly green skin - Alphonso mango and other tropical varieties would be way to sweet) Wow, I'm sitting here freezing my butt of in the white wonderland that is North Yorkshire and you're post took me back to sitting in one ofthose very harbour side restaurants in Singapore - can't remember what it was called. But, the food was amazing. I love the idea of lemon grass with prawns - a double remindr of my trip since Singapore was on the way to Vietnam and their wondrful lemon grass. I love LOVE love Singapore, and Singaporean food. Interesting enough ususally Singaporean people are quite decent and keep a distance, not so common throughout SE Asia; the only exception I found were the restaurants along Boat Quay... your pics make me remember a special day in SIN with a looooooong walk/hike through the city, and some gorgeous food in the Maxwell Food Court and the Chinatown Complex. Thanks for the recipe, I'll keep it for some time when Germany has come out of the Freeze, and will happily make a detour to the next Asian gocery store :-)

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McConnell optimistic on budget deal Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican, said Sunday the impasse over federal spending between the two major political parties is an “opportunity,” not a crisis. “Some of the biggest accomplishments of the past 25 years have been when we have divided government,” Mr. McConnell said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” SEE RELATED: “Rather than thinking of this as a crisis, I think of it as an opportunity,” he said. Mr. McConnell said tax increases would not be a part of the ongoing negotiations between congressional leaders and the White House over the impending vote to raise the country’s $14.3 trillion deficit ceiling. “There’s clearly not going to be any tax increases. The president knows that. That was settled last fall,” he said. Question of the Day Do you believe Hillary Clinton's email explanation About the Author David Eldridge joined The Washington Times in 1999 and over the next seven years helped lead the paper’s coverage of regional politics and government, Sept. 11, and the sniper attacks of 2002. In 2006, he was named managing editor of the paper’s website. He came to The Times from the Telegraph in North Platte, Neb., where he served as executive ...

It is to find myself when I am lost; to give shape to my sorrow, lineation to my laughter. So that both of us can see: That is why I write. Thursday, January 31, 2008 return to the PNW Today, I celebrate a first: I am in Seattle, and it is not raining (at least not as I type this). After my last soggy experience in the Pacific Northwest (see "The Canada Diaries" from July, 2007), I find the brief moment of semi-sunshine to be delightful. I arrived here yesterday on a nearly empty flight; there were 24 of us on a plane that seats 116. The extra room on the flight was consolation for the fact that I had left both cash and food in my friend's car, and would have to use an expensive airport ATM to get cash for a bus, then buy expensive airport food to break said bills. Sigh. The Seattle public transit system provided the usual moments of bus hilarity. I asked the man next to me when my stop was going to be, only to have him chat my ear off in an Arkansas accent and with alcohol on his breath. Nearby, a teenager (maybe 17) alternated beween jabbering with her friend and sucking her thumb. Yes, you read that right: sucking her thumb. So wierd. A few rows behind her, sitting in the back, was a man who looked like he could have walked straight off the set of Fiddler on the Roof. I wanted to say l'heim! (um...I only know how to write that in Hebrew), but I resisted. I was most drawn to the two young backpackers a few rows up, and I was reminded that I, like most people, have the default button of retreating to that which is familiar. When I got off the bus in downtown Seattle, I looked at Emily's directions to the public library, where I would wait for her: "Go south 4 blocks." Folks, I am from Colorado. Without the Rockies nearby, I have no idea which direction is South, so I asked directions from a Starbucks barista and headed off in the rain. Thankfully, the airline lost my luggage, so I didn't have to carry too much. (Seriously, not having to carry my luggage, then having it delivered that night is a good deal, if you ask me.) I spent the next couple hours wandering one of the most unusual (and cool) libraries I have ever seen, before meeting with my old friend and going out for some amazing Thai food. I fell asleep that night looking out my window at the Seattle sky line and the Space Needle, all aglow. This morning, I decided to take a walk before hunkering down to do some work. I wanted to enjoy the fresh air, yes, but I also had a more important mission: coffee. Several blocks up the street, I came upon a durn good place to get groceries: the Durn Good Grocery (true story). After surveying the rather tragic coffee options, I asked the flaming man behind the counter if there was a coffee shop nearby, and he pointed me down the street; "Tell them Steve sent you, the guy from the Durn Good." I finally got my hands on some precious Brew at Irwin's, and headed back to Emily's. So here I sit, needing to get off blogger and start some homework. These moments away from home, getting myself from here to there between meeting with friends and exlporing new places, are much needed, it seems. Not that I hopped a plane to Seattle to find myself. Still, my self-esteem has been wishy washy lately, and I know by now that it often comes down to a need to be reminded of who I am. It's a battle I have always fought, but it is nonetheless annoying each time I feel my footing get slippery and my heart panics. I forget my own skin and begin looking around me for definition,and that always leaves me a mess. So, as I began a few days ago, I still linger on the question: Who am I? What makes me tick? That post should be coming soon. For now, I begin with one thing I do know about myself: I will forever be in love with the Colorado sunshine, no matter how much I love a cup of coffee in Seattle.

I always use a good lube and my thumb and two fingers poking the head of my cock into my navel...I love to cum all over my belly! Better than sex I get myself naked and play with myself until I get real hard. I look at my porn books and rub myself real hard. I like to cum all over my hands. I prefer masturbation more to having real sex, which is good for me but not good for my girlfriends. Up against the wall Lie on your back right in front of a wall. Put your legs up as high as you can and then kind of pull them back so your cock is above your chest. When you cum let it fall over your chest. It feels cool. I do this sometimes while I rub my ass. I am straight but it feels good. Salty face-full I am a 20-year-old male. When I masturbate, I like to lie on my back with my legs all the way up against the wall. That way, when I cum, I shoot all over my face. Sometimes I swallow my own cum. It tastes salty.

Pineapple Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe: Pineapple Makes Everything Better! We have a sweet and amazing recipe for you today, as we are going to be cooking up some pineapple shrimp stir-fry! Yes, when we think of food, there is nothing that doesn’t sound better when pineapple is added to it. This one is a guarantee winner, so try out the pineapple shrimp stir-fry recipe below! As you will see in this recipe, it calls for toasted coconut. If you aren’t sure how to toast coconut, all you need to do is bake in a shallow pan at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes or you can cook in a skillet over low heat until golden brown. This is a simple task and toasted coconut makes everything better too!

We Are Scientists return to the Limelight Belfast this May We Are Scientists Friday 11th May 2018 The Limelight 2, Belfast Brooklyn, New York based power pop troupe, We Are Scientists are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Friday May 11th 2018. The band are set to return with their sixth album. Titled ‘Megaplex’ and released via 100% Records on April 27th. The infamous duo, Keith Murray (guitar/vocals) and Chris Cain (bass), are once again set to dazzle the world with ten brand new splashes of colourful and utterly addictive pop that serve as a welcome distraction to these bleak times we live in. “In the past we’ve used our music to educate, to enlighten, to awaken people to the depth and complexity of moral concerns. This time, we really wanted to drop a fun-bomb. Something to dance or f*** to,” states Chris and ‘Megaplex’ achieves just that. Recorded at Tim Wheeler from Ash’s Atomic Heart Studios in NYC and once again produced by Max Hart (ex-Katy Perry), the duo set about honing down a sprawling burst of creativity to make the concise pop beast that is ‘Megaplex’. “At this point in our career, we’ve written so many songs,” explains Keith. “The pool for this record alone was something like 90 songs deep — that we know exactly what we want out of a We Are Scientists record. We want it to be taut, to bang hard, to have a big hook every four seconds or so. We don’t have to be precious about which songs make it onto a record; we can listen to the ones that didn’t make it at home, on our own time. ‘Megaplex’ is just the ten most delicious songs that we have — a stacked-up compound of entertainment.” “It takes a lot of hard work, a lot of honing of craft to make it to six records,” continues Keith. “ I mean, the Velvet Underground never made six albums. The Smiths didn’t. Pavement, Guns N’ Roses, The Stooges — none of them could do it. So, I guess we’re just objectively better than those bands now? It’s just a mathematical fact, right? Van Halen made six with David Lee Roth but only four with Sammy Hagar, so I guess we’re better than Hagar-era Van Halen but only just as good as Roth-era? Which, saying it out loud, makes total sense, yeah.” These are stark facts that cannot be argued when faced with the ten melodious molten nuggets that are simply blinding in their brightness. Yes folks, We Are Scientists are very much back. “Our brilliant work in pop song writing is unsurpassed,” summarises Keith. “And will probably make the We Are Scientists Name live beyond eternity.”

Matt Leinart: Kurt Warner ran the 2008 Cardinals, not Ken Whisenhunt One of the main reasons Ken Whisenhunt is a respected coach in the National Football League is the success he had with the Arizona Cardinals in 2008. With Kurt Warner as his quarterback, Whisenhunt led the Cardinals to the Super Bowl, where they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers. According to Matt Leinart, it was Warner who got the team there — not Whisenhunt. Earlier this week, Leinart told FOX Sports Live that he does not believe Whisenhunt will be a good fit with the Tennessee Titans. “I don’t think it’s a great fit, and I don’t think it’s great timing, and here’s why,” Leinart said, via Vince Marotta of ArizonaSports.com. “You look at his tenure in Arizona — only two years, he had success, and in those two years, Kurt Warner ran that football team — I was a part of it. “Every single Monday, Kurt Warner would come in and implement 20-to-30 new plays which he would say, ‘I want these in my game plan.’ We became a spread offense and we became Kurt Warner’s offense. Then Kurt Warner retires, they go 5-11 twice and they go 8-8.” Without Warner, the Cardinals would not have had the same success they had five or six years ago. The same could be said of a lot of teams with great quarterbacks, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the head coach deserves no credit. Look no further than the 2013 San Diego Chargers, who ranked 5th in the NFL in total offense this season with Whisenhunt as offensive coordinator. A year ago, the Chargers finished the 2012 regular season ranked 31st in total offense. That team had most of the same pieces that Whisenhunt had to work with this season. That certainly tells you something.

Featured Kathleen McKinney All Creatures Great and Small By: James Herriot Narrated by: Christopher Timothy Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins Unabridged Overall 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,866 Performance 5 out of 5 stars 3,033 Story 5 out of 5 stars 3,029 In this first volume of his memoirs, then-newly-qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and he has no idea what to expect. How will he get on with his new boss? The local farmers? And what will the animals think? This program is filled with hilarious and touching tales of the unpredictable Siegfried Farnon, his charming student brother Tristan, and Herriot's first encounters with a beautiful girl named Helen. A Wonderful Listen--Stories That Never Get Old Friendly animal & people story.... Overall 5 out of 5 stars Performance 5 out of 5 stars Story 5 out of 5 stars Reviewed: 03-28-13 Would you consider the audio edition of All Creatures Great and Small to be better than the print version? I wouldn't say that; I've read all the books in this series, years ago. The audio version makes a great compliment to the printed version. Especially since the narrator is the actor who played Mr. Herriot on the beloved TV series. What did you like best about this story? The animal stories-I especially liked the stories about the small animals. What about Christopher Timothy’s performance did you like? I loved his portrayal in the TV series as Dr. Herriot & his narration in this series shows he really has a deep affection for the characters & the story. I plan to purchase the entire series from Audible. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I laughed at Mrs. Pumphrey & Trickey-Woo, her spoiled peke. I teared up often at the love his patients & their owners had for each other & when there was a death. Any additional comments? These books are splendid for the whole family. I look forward to getting the 2nd book in the series. I can't recommend them more. I also will be looking for any more books narrated by Christopher Timothy-he is superb. 3 of 6 people found this review helpful Little Heathens Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression By: Mildred Armstrong Kalish Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Unabridged Overall 4 out of 5 stars 82 Performance 4.5 out of 5 stars 70 Story 4 out of 5 stars 71 As foreclosure fragments her family, five-year-old Mildred and her three siblings find refuge with her grandparents enjoying a modest retirement. When the "little heathens" flush the seniors and their child-rearing skills out of retirement, the grandparents deploy tough but loving bedtime schedules, Bible and prayer routines, and plenty of character-building chores. Having no electricity or indoor plumbing and with little heat or money on the farm, Mildred learns to find joy in the priceless blessings of life. Makes you appreciate today's living A glimpse of simpler times on an Iowa farm... Overall 5 out of 5 stars Performance 5 out of 5 stars Story 5 out of 5 stars Reviewed: 03-08-13 What made the experience of listening to Little Heathens the most enjoyable? The narrator is perfection & really gets you involved in the story, a true re-telling of a girl growing up with her 3 siblings & her mother on her grandparent's farm in Iowa-along with a large extended family in the Great Depression. How they all 'made do' and had happy lives even through privation is amazing. Until late in the 30s, they had no electricity, no indoor plumbing, survived on food they raised/grew on the farm with the exception of coffee, sugar & salt. This is truly a case of the author passing through the fire and coming out 'refined to gold'. She takes us through to her marriage, her training as a teacher (she taught in a university for a while) and her thankfulness for the lessons she learned growing up in hard times.Very rewarding, interesting book. Who was your favorite character and why? Mildred, the author of the story. She always made the best of the hand she was dealt, without grumbling. I felt as though I had found a new friend. The author must have been in her 80s when it was written & her memory is amazing. I doubt if I had been thrust into her life that I could have made such a success of it as she did. She discusses just about every facet of her life, which fascinated me, since I love social history, the little things that make up people's daily life. This is a social history that the younger generation would do well to listen to, since it is so different to the way we live today-like day and night. The people who survived the Great Depression are leaving us daily, so we should ask questions of our grandparents about this period in history before it is too late. Which scene was your favorite? Hard to decide, but I think when the whole family got together to cook for a holiday or some special occasion & everyone helped, even the small children-the way they shared the work. There were chores for all but the smallest kids on the farm every day so everyone felt they were of help & had self-worth. There was such a feeling of family unity & love. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? If this isn't inappropriate, when Mildred began to develop a woman's shape at age 11 and when she had her first menstrual period, she was terrified for no one had prepared her for this. Finally she told her mother, who never explained why it happened or even that it would happen every month, but showed her how to use what passed for sanitary napkins when it happened again. Parents did not tell their kids the facts of life, they were left to get it 'behind the barn' and they were also taught to be ashamed of their bodies. How sad. We have gone to the opposite now where nothing much is kept secret, but this was very affecting. Any additional comments? I treasure this book. Since it has so many 'layers', I will certainly listen to it again & again finding details that I may have missed. I will look for other books narrated by this same fine lady, Ruth Ann Phimister. It will probably be one of my 'comfort food' books that I listen to when I am feeling blue. Anyone who is interested in how life used to be mustn't miss this book. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful The House at Riverton [recorded under the alternate title The Shifting Fog] By: Kate Morton Narrated by: Caroline Lee Length: 18 hrs and 52 mins Unabridged Overall 4 out of 5 stars 4,184 Performance 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,113 Story 4 out of 5 stars 3,112 Summer 1924: On the eve of a glittering Society party, by the lake of a grand English country house, a young poet takes his life. The only witnesses, sisters Hannah and Emmeline Hartford, will never speak to each other again....Winter 1999: Grace Bradley, 98, one-time housemaid of Riverton Manor, is visited by a young director making a film about the poet's suicide. Ghosts awaken, and memories, long consigned to the dark reaches of Grace's mind, begin to sneak back through the cracks. 5 out of 5 stars superbly written mystery By Cathy on 03-18-07 The House at Riverton [recorded under the alternate title The Shifting Fog] Disappointment in ending & choice of narrator Overall 3 out of 5 stars Performance 3 out of 5 stars Story 3 out of 5 stars Reviewed: 10-30-12 Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I didn't like the shifting back & forth in time; hard to keep track. It was very detailed but I kept with it. Listened to it at home while cooking/cleaning. I plan to try another Kate Morton book-this was my first experience with her writing. I was disappointed with the ending. Would you recommend The House at Riverton to your friends? Why or why not? Yes, except I would warn them that they have to listen very carefully to the last few chapters; otherwise they might be confused as to what happened to the characters. I checked the book out of the library, in fact, read the last few chapters-finally got it. It seems as though she left the plight of several characters hanging. It was like it ended with a whimper instead of a bang. What three words best describe Caroline Lee’s voice? Ms. Lee has a nice voice but so definitely Australian that it really was off-putting for a story set in England. In the beginning chapter, the pronunciation of any two letter words, like "No" is jarring, since the Aussies pronounce it with a 'curly-que' at the end, like 'No-a-e', like it had 3 syllables. I got used to it after awhile. If you want three words to describe her voice, I'd say...Australian, Australian, Australian. If this book were a movie would you go see it? Yes. See how they would handle the swinging back & forth in time. I like the historical period so would probably enjoy the sets & costumes as well. Any additional comments? I wish the author had tied up the loose ends for all the major characters. i.e.: how did Grace happen to become an archeologist? What happened to Alfred after he married? It was a long book, maybe it would have made it into 2 volumes if she had. I'll try another of her books, see if she follows a similar pattern to this. Talk Show By: Dick Cavett Narrated by: Dick Cavett Length: 9 hrs Unabridged Overall 4 out of 5 stars 233 Performance 4.5 out of 5 stars 181 Story 4 out of 5 stars 179 For years, Dick Cavett played host to the nation’s most famous personalities on his late-night talk show. In this humorous and evocative book, we get to hear Cavett's best tales, as he recounts great moments with the legendary entertainers who crossed his path and offers his own trenchant commentary on contemporary American culture and politics. 4 out of 5 stars Pretend he's not being pretentious, & you'll enjoy Fascinating... Overall 4 out of 5 stars Performance 4 out of 5 stars Story 4 out of 5 stars Reviewed: 07-31-12 I used to watch Dick's talk show & liked it since he didn't just stick to film stars, but brilliant people like Bill Buckley. This is a real find-the fact that Cavett narrates the book & very well too, enhances the experience. As other reviewers have said, it is like he is in the room with you. I was enthralled through all of it. I would almost bet a fiver that you will not be bored. Bravo! 2 of 4 people found this review helpful The Elephant to Hollywood By: Michael Caine Narrated by: Michael Caine Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Unabridged Overall 4.5 out of 5 stars 739 Performance 4.5 out of 5 stars 600 Story 4.5 out of 5 stars 596 Charming, engaging, and surprisingly forthright, Michael Caine gives us his insider's view of Hollywood and the story of his brilliant second act. When he was in his late 50s, Michael Caine believed his Hollywood career had come to an end. The scripts being sent his way were worse and worse. Salvation came in the unlikely form of his old friend Jack Nicholson, who convinced him to give acting one more shot. What followed was one of the most radical comebacks in film history. Sir Michael is awesome Interesting life, wonderful narrator! Overall 4 out of 5 stars Performance 4 out of 5 stars Story 5 out of 5 stars Reviewed: 07-31-12 This is a book I highly recommend. The fact that Mr. Caine narrates is definitely a bonus-it is like you are sitting across the dinner table from him. He chuckles & you can hear him smiling at some of his stories. He is a man who never lost contact with his 'working class' roots in the UK & I enjoyed every word. It is touching as he tells how he fell in love with his wife Shakira after seeing her on TV selling coffee. I like to choose books that I'll like to listen to again & there is so much detail in this book, I'm sure I will revisit this book again, like an old friend. Btw, the title refers to the place he was born/grew up-Elephant & Castle, a section of London. I laughed out loud several times in the first 20 minutes of the book, but there are many serious parts as well. A real keeper. 3 of 3 people found this review helpful Maisie Dobbs By: Jacqueline Winspear Narrated by: Rita Barrington Length: 10 hrs and 1 min Unabridged Overall 4 out of 5 stars 5,062 Performance 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,207 Story 4 out of 5 stars 4,204 Maisie Dobbs isn't just any young housemaid. Through her own natural intelligence - and the patronage of her benevolent employers - she works her way into college at Cambridge. After the War I and her service as a nurse, Maisie hangs out her shingle back at home: M. DOBBS, TRADE AND PERSONAL INVESTIGATIONS. But her very first assignment soon reveals a much deeper, darker web of secrets, which will force Maisie to revisit the horrors of the Great War and the love she left behind. A delightful discovery No desire to continue the series.. Overall 2 out of 5 stars Performance 3 out of 5 stars Story 1 out of 5 stars Reviewed: 07-31-12 I was hopeful about this series since I like this historical period. This is the first book in a series about Maisie Dobbs; folks, it is very depressing. I did finish it but was longing for it come to the end. I investigated the plots of the rest of the Dobbs series & it seems as though the rest are depressing as well. At least, I'm not taking a chance. If I want to be depressed, I will turn on the news. 20 of 24 people found this review helpful The Master’s Muse A Novel By: Varley O’Connor Narrated by: Coleen Marlo Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Unabridged Overall 4 out of 5 stars 33 Performance 4 out of 5 stars 30 Story 4 out of 5 stars 29 “We set our sights on each other almost from the beginning.” So begins The Master’s Muse, an exquisite, deeply affecting novel about the true love affair between two artistic legends: George Balanchine, the Russian émigré to America who is widely considered the Shakespeare of dance, and his wife and muse, Tanaquil Le Clercq. great story of love Not what I was hoping for... Overall 2 out of 5 stars Performance 3 out of 5 stars Story 2 out of 5 stars Reviewed: 07-31-12 George Balanchine was a fascinating man; I love ballet & was hoping for more in this re-telling of his life with Tanaquil Le Clercq, who contracted polio that ended her dancing career. It is not a biography, but a novel. I listened to about 1/3 of the book & finally quit since it was so tedious. I have a problem with books about real people with conversations that are imagined by the author-maybe that's one reason I didn't care for it. The characters didn't seem to come alive-the narrator tried to copy Mr. B's accent & did remarkably well. I was just disappointed with this book. I think I will seek out biographies in future, instead of the novelistic approach. The characters, all interesting people, just never 'caught fire'. 1 of 3 people found this review helpful George Eliot The Last Victorian By: Kathryn Hughes Narrated by: Nadia May Length: 20 hrs and 35 mins Unabridged Overall 4 out of 5 stars 33 Performance 4.5 out of 5 stars 26 Story 4 out of 5 stars 27 The daughter of a respectable self-made businessman, the middle-aged Eliot was cast into social exile when she began a scandalous liaison with married writer and scientist George Henry Lewes. Only her burgeoning literary success allowed her to overcome society's disapproval and eventually take her proper place at the heart of London's literary elite. The territory of her novels encompassed the entire span of Victorian society. petty. Wonderful narrator but that's all... Overall 2 out of 5 stars Performance 4 out of 5 stars Story 1 out of 5 stars Reviewed: 05-29-12 I was attracted by "The Last Victorian" in the title, and the narrator, Nadia May, who is matchless; I love anything she narrates as a rule. However, this is the first book I ever purchased from Audible that I couldn't finish. Maybe the fact that I am not a fan of George Eliot is a factor, but honestly, this is one of the most boring books ever. Ms. May narrates with her usual skill, but this is like making bricks without straw. It goes on far too long & I think I gave up just b/4 the midway point. Ms. Eliot did have some love affairs but even then, this is dull in the retelling. If you can't sleep, put this one on and I would almost bet it will send you off to dreamland in a trice. 3 of 6 people found this review helpful The Edwardians By: Vita Sackville-West Narrated by: Carole Boyd Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Unabridged Overall 3.5 out of 5 stars 19 Performance 4.5 out of 5 stars 15 Story 3.5 out of 5 stars 15 At nineteen, Sebastian is a duke and heir to a vast country estate. A deep sense of tradition binds him to his inheritance, though he loathes the social circus he is a part of. Deception, infidelity and greed hide beneath the glittering surface of good manners. Among the guests at a lavish party are two people who will change Sebastian's life: Lady Roehampton, who will initiate him in the art of love; and Leonard Anquetil, a polar explorer who will lead Sebastian and his free-spirited sister Viola to question their destiny.... Carole Boyd reads Vita Sackville West’s classic novel of elegance and decadence. The Aristocracy Has It So Bad! Not what I was looking for.... Overall 3 out of 5 stars Performance 3 out of 5 stars Story 2 out of 5 stars Reviewed: 05-29-12 I was looking for Edwardian themes to help me in my Downton Abbey withdrawal but this turned out to be an unfortunate choice. There are a few bits about how the ladies wore their hair/dress, but on the whole, is quite boring. I didn't care about the 'hero' of the story, and the tale ended with a 'whimper', not a 'bang'. This is another title that might help insomniacs get sleepy. 3 of 4 people found this review helpful All Passion Spent By: Vita Sackville-West Narrated by: Wendy Hiller Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Unabridged Overall 4 out of 5 stars 60 Performance 4.5 out of 5 stars 49 Story 4 out of 5 stars 48 In 1860, as an unmarried girl of 17, Lady Slane nurtures a secret, burning ambition – to become an artist. She becomes, instead, the wife of a great statesman, Henry, the first Earl of Slane, and the mother of six children. Seventy years later, released by widowhood, she abandons the family home in Elm Park Gardens much to the dismay of her pompous sons and daughters. Aging Gracefully If you saw the Masterpiece Theatre version... Overall 3 out of 5 stars Performance 4 out of 5 stars Story 2 out of 5 stars Reviewed: 05-29-12 I was looking for something to help me in my Downton Abbey withdrawal & chose this; I had forgotten that PBS had presented a version on Masterpiece Theatre several years ago with the narrator, Wendy Hiller, as the star, which I saw. She is wonderful as narrator but I really got tired of the story about half way through & wish I hadn't bothered. Ms. Sackville West wrote this c. 1930 & she is a good writer, I just wish I hadn't wasted a credit on it. This might work as something to send you off to sleep at night, though.

Camping We allow camping using tents or RVs in developed campgrounds or undeveloped areas near the reservoir. All campsites can be reserved online. Stays are limited to 14 consecutive days. Campsites can be reserved year-round. You can make reservations up to nine months in advance. If you require assistance or accommodation to make a reservation, please call 1-844-472-7275. A convenience fee of $5 will be charged to make reservations by telephone, in addition to the standard $10 reservation fee. Obey all campground rules and keep motorized vehicles within the posted speed limit. Fees Day use in all parks is free. Fees are charged for overnight camping, or to reserve picnic shelters where reservations are allowed. Fees are consistent with fees charged at other campgrounds with similar services in the area. Fees are posted and collected for each park. Idaho Power offers reduced camping fees to service-disabled veterans and campers over age 60. For veterans with any level of service-related disability, overnight camping fees are lowered by 50 percent. Seniors receive $2 off summer rates and $1 off winter rates. No combined discounts. Summer Camping Fees (April-October). Taxes not included in the fees shown below. Park RVs Tent Spaces Copperfield Park $16 $10 Overflow at all Parks $6 $6 Tent campers occupying a designated RV space will be charged the normal $16 nightly fee for an RV space. A maximum number of three tents may be set up in an RV space at one time, if there is enough room. Winter Camping Fees (November through March). Taxes not included in the fees shown below. Park RVs Tent Spaces All Parks $8 $5 Overflow at all Parks $6 $3 More Information Background Information Copperfield Park is downstream of Oxbow Dam on the Oregon side of the Snake River. The park was built in 1965 on the old town site of Copperfield, Oregon. Copperfield was a mining town known as “the rowdiest town in Oregon” in the early 1900s. Fire destroyed the town in August 1915.

Decided today, May 18, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States published its opinion in the case of HARRIS v. VIEGELAHN, CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE, No. 14–400. Argued April 1, 2015—Decided May 18, 2015. In this case, the Supreme Court holds: A debtor who converts to Chapter 7 is entitled to return…

The tiger is one of the most endangered big cats but WWF is working hard to protect these iconic creatures in the wild, where numbers have plummeted by 95% during the past 100 years. Perfect for anyone with limited wall space, the WWF Tigers slim calendar for 2020 displays a stunning image of these magnificent animals each month. The monthly photographs are accompanied by date lists, that include moon phases and international holidays and give you room to plan your daily activities. A minimum contribution of £9,000 from sales of this calendar goes towards the charity.

The day I got the letter informing KATS students and parents that there will be a very exciting event taking place in 2014 at one of the most famous buildings in the world, the Royal Albert Hall, I think I must’ve partially deafened my mum as I went from anxiously reading to full on screaming in a pitch that only dogs and cats could hear. I’d heard about the place and I had seen people perform there on television, including Adele, but the thought of actually being on stage completely surrounded by thousands of people clapping and cheering along to a dance that we have put together in our small and pretty much unknown-to-the-nation village was quite surreal to even imagine! Starting a new dance for an upcoming show or event is always really fun – the ‘height order lines’, the starting positions and the first few moves that usually take a few goes to remember and then get the satisfaction of doing correctly – but because we all knew this was for possibly the greatest thing KATS have ever done, it felt super extraordinary. As the weeks progressed, along with the 5 minute long routine to Robbie Williams’s ‘Let Me Entertain You’, so did our determination and excitement. We were finally given the exact date – 17th May 2014 – and I immediately set a countdown on my phone that showed me how many days we had to go, and it seemed so close yet so far away. The dance was slowly but surely coming together nicely with additional after school and weekend rehearsals, and we were all beginning to be able to do the dance in our sleep, but whenever that music started we gave it our all. However an accidental hit on the arm and a mouthed ‘sorry’ from someone was starting to become a problem considering we had 51 students all trying to dance in one room, and the routine required everyone dancing at all times, so every Wednesday we could, we relocated to the Dome Sports Centre or the Jubilee Centre in Mildenhall to practise in a bigger space. It was weird getting used to the space we had but we managed it. Costumes began being made and fitted after the crucial height check against the ‘measuring wall’ where you realise you’ve grown an inch since the last time you were measured. The costumes at their bare minimum were either blue dresses or unitards with some sort of colourful harlequin fabric addition on it that was very bright and eye-catching, but we knew the crazy had just begun as we all know that Ann loves a bit of sequin detail here and there… or in this case everywhere! But with a once in a lifetime event approaching, ‘less is more’ doesn’t come into the equation, and I must say, we all looked pretty fabulous in those costumes once they were finished. With the day getting closer and closer, we were rehearsing a lot more making sure our choreography was great, the costumes worked well with any lifts and also that we all had big cheesy smiles on our faces as our final dress rehearsal once we arrived in London would benefit towards our finale positions where we had to sing two songs from the Mardi Gras that we had all been practising at home and sometimes in our rehearsals. Counting down the days was so fun but it must’ve become very annoying to our other friends at school to have to hear “21 days to go *gasp* … THAT’S 3 WEEKS!” but we did get a lot of good encouragement from everyone at our schools and our families, and even one very special group of boys gave us their best wishes, oh yes, Diversity wished us good luck! Now if that’s not a determination and excitement enhancer then I don’t know what is! Also, three newspaper photographers came in to take photos of us posing in our full costume attire with the brightest smiles on our faces. The afternoon at KATS on the day before the big performance was our only chance to get our hair and nails done ready for the next day, so the seniors helped paint nails while the hair team got to work with the 4 cornrows style. Everyone was discussing how excited yet nervous they were and who would be there supporting them on the day, and it was nice to see everybody enjoying and looking forward to every moment of the experience. Saturday 17th May … 5am. That’s right! It was a very early start for everyone as the bus left at 7 and we had to pack everything we needed including and ocean amount of water and enough food to feed Australia to keep us going throughout the whole day and into the night. As you can imagine, 51 tired and grumpy children all on one coach sounds like something very boring indeed, but we were all so excited and anxious to get there and everyone’s positive energy kept us going, and before we knew it we had arrived! Every one of us couldn’t believe how big it was or how beautiful the architecture was! We had photos taken outside the entrance and a very funny little man decided to take photos of us too… okay bit random, but it did make us all laugh. We watched other dance schools arrive all looking very unique and ready to go. When we were allowed to enter and be escorted to our dressing room there were a lot of ‘oooohs’ and ‘wows’ as the building was so magnificent. After the health and safety talk in the main arena where all the dance schools were having a chant war, which we won by the way, we started getting ready for the rehearsal and then when we did it, it went so well! We even made Kim cry, happy tears of course! Everyone was so nervous for that rehearsal, so if that was scary, we had no idea how nerve-wrecking the actual performance would be!! Once we had eaten and drunk, done hair and makeup and had several checks that everyone was geared up and ready to go, we were finally called to make our way to the entrance of the stage which was underneath the main arena. By now everyone was so nervous but we all couldn’t wait to go and make our supporters, Kim and Ann and ourselves proud. The lights fell and the audience finished their applause for the previous dance group. The all-clear was given and on we ran into our places, just as we rehearsed. As KATS were announced, we all stood in our beginning positions, all overwhelmed by the applause we were getting (mostly from Julie!) even before the dance had begun! All these emotions of excitement and anxiousness whizzed through my head, but as soon as that music began, all of us beamed to the audience and gave it their all. The nervousness had turned into adrenaline and the experience of actually dancing at the Royal Albert Hall had finally hit me, and during the final part of the dance, we all got the chance to see just how much all of our hard work and effort paid off as the rows and rows of people clapped and cheered and whistled for us. And then when we all hit that end position in perfect timing, we all knew even though the performance was over, the memories would never end. The massive group hug in the changing room afterwards was well deserved, and everyone was buzzing for the rest of the night which showed in the two singing performances afterwards which were actually quite funny. And then finally to top it all off, KATS were given the final bow at the end of the show which was absolutely brilliant and I believe the show-biz term is “save the best ‘til last” For the first half of the coach ride home we were all still totally buzzing, but after an hour long traffic jam hold up, most of us were fast asleep, then the next thing we see out the window is our parents waiting for us in Mildenhall where we all clumsily got our stuff together and stumbled off the bus half asleep and moaning at the mums that did not understand the exhaustion we were going through. But they were all so proud and we were all so proud of each other and I don’t think any of us can ever fully thank everyone involved in making that day one to remember forever. I can’t even think of a word that tops off everything that happened on the day because the experience pretty much speaks for itself, so to finish, I will just say, WE’RE KATS, WE’RE COOL, WE’RE WICKED AND WE RULE, WE’RE HERE, TODAY AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL!!!

Friday, October 21, 2011 A Witch and A Mummy Walk Into A Bar... Ok, I'm not sure there's actually a joke that starts like that, but it seemed like the perfect way to showcase my Halloween creation for tonight: mummy pizzas and witch hat calzones. The mummy is just some pizza sauce, strategically placed mozzarella Daiya, black olives and chives. Laying the cheese is the most annoying part and had me desperately wishing for a vegan string cheese alternative, but c'est la vie. The calzones are crescent rolls filled with a mix of chopped Yves pepperoni slices, Tofutti cream cheese, and Daiya mozzarella that are sprinkled with a basil/garlic seasoning mix and embellished with some cut pepperoni to add a little pizazz to the hat. Oh AND I just got in a recent order from Pangea! Is there anything this store doesn't have?!?

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A female pupil phones her father on her mobile phone complaining that a teacher has pushed her off her chair. A few minutes later and the father is in the school reception verbally abusing the women there. They are so frightened, they call for the assistant head, Phil Baker. I thought he was going to head-butt me - and he was bigger than me Phil Baker "We have a security door system, but unfortunately someone had flipped the switch and so this parent got into the building and I was left to face this irate man who was getting more and more aggressive," says Phil, who teaches at the Headlands School in Swindon. "At one point I thought he was going to head-butt me - and he was bigger than me. "In the office we have a panic alarm to the police and the girls in reception were so worried he was going to seriously assault me, they pushed it. "Now the police faced him with protection, but I had nothing but my jacket and my pencil as a shield. I was totally shattered by the incident," says Phil. 'Parent power' Phil says the troublemakers - a small minority of parents - had an attitude of mind which undermined teachers' authority. "The biggest problem with parents like that is that they always believe their children - they never get the other side of the story." Phil believes the problem of abusive parents stems back to the 1980s, when "a certain political party" coined the phrase "parent-power". "They think they have the right to come in and do what they like. "The sad thing is I could have been anybody and he'd have done the same - he'd already given the girls in the office a hell of a time. "They just don't realise what they are doing to other human beings," Phil says. Last laugh The parent in this case was charged and brought before the courts, but Phil says the man still had the last laugh. "His court appearance was in half-term, so I had to cancel a trip to Edinburgh. "And then, the night before the trial, he changed his plea to guilty - so I could have gone away after all because I didn't have to give evidence." And the pupil, it transpired, had not been tipped off her chair - she had fallen off.

Nokia was expected to show its new Android-power phone today at the MWC, and suprisingle, it came up with 3 new phones. The X, X+, and XL have little price difference, despite their great improved qualities. The X has been priced for only 89 Euros with a 3 G Connectivity and 512 Ram that makes it worth buying. The X+ just adds a 768 Ram plus a 4GB micro SD for 99 Euros. The XL has additional advantages to the other two, such as a larger screen, improved camera (front and back), and a larger battery. Huawei revealed its new phone at the MWC as promised, with a great improved front camera. Although the phone can earn great credit for the 5M P front camera, and has a very attractive appearance, it has not been satisfying enough as the software features have not had remarkable changes. A specific date for the release has not been set yet, but the price has been estimated of €249 ($342) Sony has unveiled the new waterproof tablet with an 8-megapixel camera. In the terms of visuals, the device has great display improvements that is claimed to have the widest color range of any other phone device. Other characteristics of the phone are that it is exaggeratedly thin. This new tablet only has a width of 6.4 mm and feels much lighter. The Z2 tablet seems to be a highlight in the Sony record book.