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I was going to write a post straight after the Olympics to say how right I was about how great London 2012 was going to be. But now I have a whole summer of sport to praise. What a summer.
First up we had the end of the Premiership season, the most dramatic climax of all time. Think Man Utd v Bayern Munich, think Johnny Wilkinson v Australia. Stunning, just stunning. Just days later, somehow, against all the odds Chelsea won the Champions League. And before you had time to catch your breath we were off to Poland and Ukraine for what we were assured would be a three week long racially fueled fight. It wasn't. The expected reports of violence were noticeable by their absence, the tournament was more entertaining than World Cups, England didn't embarrass ourselves (and in a noble gesture bowed out on penalties in the 1/4 finals so someone else could win it) and we saw Spain win their 3rd tournament in a row – greatest international team ever? They have earned their place in the debate, certainly the best of my generation. Good start sporting summer.
And with football done with we had the staple diet of our normal summers up next. The soon to be knighted Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France. The first British man to ever do it.
The British Grand Prix yet again provided an unpredictable weekend of sheer excitement and The British Open saw the most spectacular collapse in recent memory – Ernie Els somehow triumphing over a devastated Adam Scott.
Cricket provided us with a thrilling three match series between England and South Africa. We may have lost, KP continues to divide opinion but tearing your eyes away from the contest was near impossible.
With Wimbledon we had the usual question – could we find a British winner for the first time since Fred Perry in 1936? No, but not for lack of trying. Andy Murray came close; taking a set off Roger Federer before succumbing in 4 in the final. There's no shame in losing to the greatest player of all time on his best surface but we all shared Murray's pain as he broke down in the post-match interview. Could he recover? Well the small matter of Olympic gold 28 days later and beating Novak Djokovic in 5 sets at the US Open to become the first British Slam winner in 76 years certainly made up for the loss at SW19.
And meanwhile in the sport of kings two stories were capturing the imagination. Camelot ultimately came up short when trying to win the Triple Crown but Frankel continued to leave commentators looking for new superlatives as he first kept on trouncing his rivals and then did it with even more ease when stepping up in distance. He retires to stud after Champions Day next month – savour him while you can.
And that would normally be that. Except it wasn't. We had the small matter of hosting the Olympic games in London to deal with. And didn't we do well.
I didn't see much of the Paralympics, but a sell-out of 2.5million tickets suggests that others may have done. We won 34 gold medals, 43 silver and 43 bronze to finish 3rd in the medal table behind China and Russia – but ahead of USA. Not a bad effort at all and with an uncountable number of touching stories. David Weir won 4 gold medals in his wheelchair ranging from 800m to the marathon. Ellie Simmonds won 2 golds, a silver and a bronze in the pool – despite being just 17. Wherever you looked there were success stories and the games captured the public imagination in a way never before seen. On an international level they were also notable for having the most athletes and participating countries of all time.
As for the Olympic games themselves? Started off by a stunning opening ceremony by Danny Boyle that included James Bond, Mr Bean, a cameo from the Queen, the red arrows and all manner of other guest appearances from famous faces and sporting legends it could surely only go downhill? Well they surpassed all expectations. 29 golds, 17 silver and 19 bronze medals. An incredible 3rd in the medal table. The most successful British team ever. Crowds packed cycling and marathon routes up to 20 deep the whole way round. Every event was sold out. Every athlete afforded a rousing reception. Every reception for a British athlete threatened to take the roof off. 70,000 games-makers kept everyone smiling, armed forces kept spectators safe and it all coincided with the only dry spell of the summer. All the cynics and doubters held their hands up – we pulled it off in even more spectacular fashion than us cheerleaders had dared hope.
And stand out moments? Well Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian of all time and Usain Bolt proved that he is superhuman.
From a British point of view? Take your pick. Bradley Wiggins following up the Tour de France with another gold medal? His 4th gold, and 7th overall in 3 games. Andy Murray gaining revenge on Roger Federer by beating him in the Gold Medal match? Sir Chris Hoy gaining his 6th gold medal in the velodrome to overtake Sir Steve Redgrave as Britain's most successful Olympian? Or the changing of the guard as Jason Kenny won the sprint in place of Hoy. Whilst on the waves Ben Ainslie won gold again – for the 4th games in a row. Laura Trott's omnium win was one of the most tense races you could wish to see. Team GB gaining a bronze in the team gymnastics was another incredible achievement – made all the more sweet by the fact it was so unexpected. Tom Daley in the diving had it's own emotion attached. Mo Farah winning his second gold, in the 5000m, defied belief and watching the Brownlee brothers get gold and bronze to take home to Yorkshire was another of those moments that sticks with you.
Of course it goes without saying that we dominated rowing and cycling. But the best moment for me? That glorious hour in the Olympic Stadium when British Athletics rose like a phoenix from the flames. First the poster girl Jessica Ennis completed what had become a procession in the Heptathlon in front of an adoring crowd of 80,000. But that was just the start. Out of nowhere Greg Rutherford took gold in the Long Jump to set us up for the grand finale. Mo Farah had the simple task of becoming the first Briton to win the 10,000m. He did it. The stadium erupted. The commentators lost all semblance of neutrality. And so capped the greatest hour in British athletics history. The 3 gold medals made it 6 for the day. Super Saturday indeed.
And now it is all consigned to history and stored in the memory. A glorious summer of sport made unforgettable by the joy of hosting the greatest show on earth. Sport's Personality of the Year should make for unmissable viewing this year. 2013, and every other year after it for that matter, will do very well to come close to the sheer joy the summer of 2012 gave us sports nuts.


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These two dishes probably aren't the best complement to one another in flavor; they both have a lot going on. But I wanted to make both, and what-Madoline-feels -like-making/eating won over tonight.
I pulled this recipe out of the May Cooking Light because I was fascinated by the idea of a crust made of brown rice. I love crusts, but usually they have very little nutritional value. Mine didn't turn out terribly crust-like, but the layer of seasoned rice tasted quite good with the tomato-egg-cheese flavors.
The recipe tells you to prepare it in a pie plate, but I modified it to go in a bread pan to make fewer servings. I also made a few other modifications based on what ingredients I had on hand.
Italian Tomato Tort
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. Greek seasonings
1 egg white
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup fat free milk
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
salt and pepper
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ oz. prosciutto, cut into thin strips
1 tomato
1 Tbsp. basil
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. To prepare crust, combine all ingredients; firmly press mixture into the bottom and up sides of a bread pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven.
3. Increase oven temperature to 400°.
4. To prepare filling, combine milk, eggs, egg yolk, salt and peppe; stir with a whisk.
5. Sprinkle half of mozzarella and half of prosciutto into bottom of prepared crust. Top with half of tomato slices. Repeat procedure with remaining mozzarella, prosciutto, and tomatoes. Pour milk mixture over tomatoes; bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325° (do not remove tart from oven); bake an additional 35 minutes or until set. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with basil.
I only eat broccoli if its taste is well disguised. The best tasting yet relatively healthy broccoli veil to reach my palate recently was a broccoli salad a caterer prepared for my grandfather's 80th birthday in May. I recreated the recipe tweaking this Cooking Light broccoli salad to incorporate two of my favorite salad staples, cranberries and pecans.
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1 cup chopped celery
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1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain lowfat yogurt
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I visited Tokyo and Beijing for research field trip last week. TTokyo was my first destination where I had secured two interviews at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ). I met with Mr. Shoichi Ito first, and we spent over one and half hours discussing my research topic. He gave many insightful comments and answers regarding why Japan has been relatively not successful at diversifying their oil-suppliers compared to China. My second interviewee was Mr. Takato Ojimi, the President of Asia-Pacific Energy Research Center (APERC). This was arranged at the last-minute as my original interviewee, Dr. Ken Koyama, had to cancel the interview for personal reasons. Mr. Takato Ojimi is not an expert on oil trade and security, but was able to complement the research by providing general overview of energy policy in the Asia-Pacific region and sharing his extensive experiences in the government-business relationship.
IEEJ where I had interviews is located at the top two floors of this building.
I had one free day, and decided to visit the Yasukuni Shrine where individuals who have died while serving in the Japanese military since the Meiji restoration are commemorated. Political symbolism and meaning attached to the shrine has often caused huge uproar both in Japanese domestic politics and its relations with neighboring states whose sufferings during the Japanese colonial rule and military expansionism are still vividly remembered.
front gate of the Yasukuni Shrine
Yasukuni Shrine
Somewhat contrary to my expectation, the shrine itself was a quiet place where the political messages associated with the temple were barely noticeable. They were not difficult to find, however, as the temple runs a museum (Yushukan) that exhibits various military artifacts and documents from the wars Japan had participated between the Meiji Restoration and the Pacific War. I had to disagree with the ways the museum explains the origins of the wars or major historical events (Nanjing Massacre, for one), but it was good to get a sense of what the Yasukuni Shrine is about and how Japanese far right tries to remember its deeply controversial past.
Outside the Yushukan
the ground floor, Yushukan.
Human torpedo(!) used during the WWII
Garden at the backyard of the shrine
Overall, a well-balanced trip, it was. Hopefully, I will have another chance to visit Japan and get to know other aspects of the country.
Inwook Kim
PhD Student, Political Science
Summer Field Research Fellow, Sigur Center
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Lack of posting because i simply havent been playing this month. What with the weather, the football and my backache (seems to be better) ive put in the least number of poker hours in a month for possibly years. When i have its been small sessions on higher stakes and had come good until the last couple where ive dropped some back. Sitting in profit at mo though (just) but just had losing session so thought better stick sommat on here.
If the weather continues its likely to be much of the same but i might need a new time filler now England are out its just not the same watching the rest of the games.
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Example 1:
How to Generate an RMSD Plot Between a Reference and Multiple Samples
In this example, you will take 3 samples and compare it against a reference. You can find some sample input files in ANDES/example_data. Remember that each fasta file contains all the reads for a given sample, thus each profile represents the reads that are in a sample.
Convert a Multi-FASTA file into a profile:
In this example, we will convert a multi-FASTA into a profile.
1. Go (cd) into the ANDES/example_data directory.
2. Run Clustalw2 on sequences to generate .aln file
clustalw2 -infile=20081201.fasta -quicktree
This will generate the 20081201.dnd and the 20081201.aln file.
3. Convert .aln file to profile.
../ClustalALN_to_PositionProfile.pl -a 20081201.aln
This will generate the 20081201.prof. Repeat steps 2 and 3, for 20081116.fasta, and 20090501.fasta, as well.
This will leave you with 4 .prof files.
Convert a FASTA file with ambiguity codes into a profile:
In this example, we will convert a single record FASTA file into a profile.
1. In the ANDES/example_data directory, execute the following script:
../FASTA_to_PositionProfile.pl -f reference.fasta -o reference.prof
This will generate the FJ966952.prof. The name of the profile is based on the id in the defline. If you want a different name, use the -o option, for this example, we will go with the default.
Compute the RMSD distance between the reference profile and each of the sample profiles
1. In the ANDES/example_data, execute the following script:
../Compute_DiffFromRef_PositionProfile_per_position.pl -o distFromRef -r reference.prof 20081201.prof 20090501.prof 20090416.prof
This will generate the distFromRef file.
2. To plot the distFromRef file, run the script:
../Plot_PositionProfile_From_Reference.r distFromRef
This will generate the distFromRef.pdf file.
3. You can view this with the Linux acroread command, or whatever Acrobat reader you have installed.
You should see something like the following:
From this plot you can see that samples 20090416 and 20090501 are similar to the reference, but 20081201 has many more positions that are different. There is also a region between 500 and 1000 that seems to have more variation.


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RESEARCH: Thyme essential oil vs ibuprofen for cramp relief!
This EXCITING new research (published in 2014) compared the effect of Thyme essential oil and ibuprofen on the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. The clinical study was conducted on 84 students of Babol University of Medical Sciences with primary dysmenorrhea. The students were randomly assigned to three groups receiving thyme essential oil, ibuprofen and placebo. In all three groups, with the beginning of pain, 200 mg capsules and 25 drops of essential oil were given every 6 hours for two consecutive cycles.
The results? Both drugs (thyme essential oil and ibuprofen) were effective in reducing the severity of dysmenorrheal pain. But the pain decreased more in thymus vulgaris group versus ibuprofen. Pain reduction between these two groups was not [statiscially] significant, but the differences between the placebo group and each of the other groups were statistically significant.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Thyme essential oil worked as well as ibuprofen and even a small amount better to reduce dysmenorrheal pain.
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The Uzbekistan delegation led by Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov will attend the 16th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the SCO member states, which will be held on November 30 - December 1 in Sochi (Russia), the Uzbek Foreign Ministry said.
The heads of the governments of India, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan will exchange views on the current situation in the region and the world, discuss economic and humanitarian cooperation within the SCO, the progress of implementation of the Multilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation Program and other issues.
Representatives of SCO observer states - Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran and Mongolia, as well as a number of international and regional organizations will also attend the meeting.


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It's an indication of both how far the club has come in the last year and also the high standards set by boss Paul Hegarty that the gaffer was still largely unhappy after Saturday's unlikely comeback.
A lot of managers who had watched their side bounce back from being two goals down to snatch a draw may have been grateful for the point.
But Hegarty insists that isn't good enough for Mo anymore, at home or away, and called on his side not to put themselves in that position again.
He said: "That's the worst we've played apart from the opening 10 minutes.
"We put them under a bit of pressure at the start and then after that stopped playing from the 10th minute to the 65th minute and by that point we were 2-0 down.
"There was nothing that I saw in any shape or form that I associate with Montrose.
"It was lethargic and a performance played in second gear. It was only late on when we changed one or two things that we got something out of it."
Hegarty admitted there were a few harsh words at the half-time interval, in frustration the Fifers had not had to work for their opening goal.
"When we got people running off Chris Templeman and going at them we started to get a wee bit joy," said the gaffer.
"The boys I have here are a great bunch and they showed they have a bit of character and their attitude is second to none.
"But why should you start playing when you're 2-0 down? that's the question and they couldn't give me an answer.
"They don't know so if they don't know I certainly don't.
"But it was a salvage job. They are great boys, one of the best I've had in my football career, and I mean that.
"They are honest as the day is long and to get back from 2-0 against a team second in the league speaks volumes. It was a wonderful comeback."


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Effective Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, the following bus stops will be closed for sidewalk construction approximately one month:
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Temporary stop one block east at Dollar General
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Dont Try This At Home! Teenagers Takes World Scariest Selfie Ever
A trio of intrepid Hong Kong teenagers decided there was only one place to take a selfie from the very top of a skyscraper.
The daredevils also took video of their escapade before climbing back down to the ground.
The stomach-churning video shows Daniel Lau and two friends on top of the skyscraper calmly eating a banana before their descent.
The subsequent video has been dubbed the worlds scariest selfie.
Lau, standing, hoists a camera attached to a pole above the trio giving a fantastic but scary view of the Hong Kong skyline.
More than 160,000 people have viewed the video since it wasposted on YouTube on Thursday, August 21, 2014
Climbing to the top of skyscrapers has become a trend and taking a selfie in recent months, especially in Russia.


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HISTORY announced today that it has renewed a 20-episode, sixth season of its hit, original drama series, Vikings. Production is slated to begin in Ireland this fall, ahead of the highly-anticipated two-hour season five premiere on Wednesday, November 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HISTORY. Additionally, Canadian Katheryn Winnick (Lagertha) is set to make her directorial debut for one episode in season six.
"We are incredibly proud of our partnership on this outstanding Canadian-Irish original production, and are thrilled to pick up Vikings for another compelling season," said Daniel Eves, Senior Vice President of Specialty Networks, Corus Entertainment. "Led by the incomparable Michael Hirst and a phenomenal cast and crew, season six will undoubtedly deliver another round of engaging storytelling, intriguing characters, and show-stopping drama."
"It has been my pleasure and my privilege to work with HISTORY and our partner MGM over five seasons and 69 episodes of Vikings. Now we are ready to begin production of a 20 episode season six that will deliver a huge and unexpected revelation to our audience," said Michael Hirst, creator and executive producer. "There are many reasons why I love this show, not least for the commitment and creativity of everyone involved in making it, but perhaps even more important is the spirit that drives this production - one of the happiest, most collaborative and most authentic productions I have ever been involved with. And so we sail on."
Over the past five successful seasons, Canadian talent – both behind and in front of the camera – have propelled Vikings to the critically-acclaimed series that it is today. The winner of eight Canadian Screen Awards including "Best International Drama," Vikings is co-produced by celebrated Canadian company Take 5 Productions and primarily helmed by industry-leading Canadian directors including David Wellington, Daniel Grou, Kari Skogland, Helen Shaver, Ken Girotti, and Jeff Woolnough. to name a few. Since its premiere in 2013, an outstanding roster of Canadian actors alongside Winnick, including Alexander Ludwig, Jessalyn Gilsig, Donal Logue, Adam Copeland, and Kris Holden-Ried, have brought their exceptional talents to the Vikings tribe. Additionally, Toronto's visual effects company Mr. X and Tattersall Sound and Picture have been nominated for a combined seven Emmy Awards for their work on Vikings to date.
As previously announced, Corus Entertainment also launched VIKINGS VR – a wholly original virtual reality app that offers an immersive, in-world, 360° experience where users are enveloped into thrilling scenes filmed on the set of Vikings and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Alex Hogh Andersen, Peter Franzen, and many more key cast members.
Vikings is the critically acclaimed series from creator and sole writer Michael Hirst (Elizabeth, The Tudors) and is a family saga that tells the remarkable tales of the lives and epic adventures of the raiders and explorers of the Dark Ages. Hirst serves as executive producer along with Morgan O'Sullivan of World 2000 (The Count of Monte Cristo, The Tudors), Sheila Hockin (The Tudors, Penny Dreadful), John Weber of Take 5 Productions ( Reign, The Handmaid's Tale ), Sherry Marsh, Alan Gasmer and James Flynn (The Tudors, The Borgias).
Vikings is an international Canada/Ireland co-production by Take 5 Productions and TM Productions Limited. HISTORY broadcasts both domestically in Canada and the U.S. MGM Television is the worldwide distributor outside of Ireland and Canada. Vikings is produced in association with Corus Entertainment.
Fans can catch up on past seasons of Vikings on HISTORY.ca , HISTORY on Demand, HISTORY Go app, and iTunes.


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Emerica presents to you not old a hybrid shoe, but a model that consolidates all the best shoe technology and some crazy new features that put this skate shoe on a whole new level! A highlight is the new foam cupsole which makes the bottom of the sole way more flexible and forgiving. You will instantly feel the difference with board-feel. The Toecap has been revamped, featuring a double-sided layer of hot melt that bonds the panels together increasing the life of the shoe dramatically. The tongue of the G6 embodies a "FIT SYSTEM", lycra spandex stabilizers as well as perforated neoprene for ventilation to keep your riding fresh.
Emerica has one of the richest heritages in skating. The company has created some the best skate shoes in the history of the sport. Emerica boasts a stacked team of international riders.


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Hello all,
I see lots of bad comments about the roughly 2005-2008 polaris 550 fans here and on other forums. How are the 2010 and up 550s doing? I am looking around for a new sled and tempted by the price of the Polaris expedition.
Hello all,
I see lots of bad comments about the roughly 2005-2008 polaris 550 fans here and on other forums. How are the 2010 and up 550s doing? I am looking around for a new sled and tempted by the price of the Polaris expedition.
I run a 2014 Polaris Voyager 550 144, it's been a great sled so far.
It's good to ask those questions. I quizzed Zach @ Pen Power Sports before buying my used sleds. He told me which ones I should avoid. Obviously some years and models have less problems than others. The 550 fans are sure nice for pulling a sled without the over heating issues of a liquid cooled one. I hadn't heard about any of the fans being prone to problems.
Hunt Ethically. Respect the Environment.
Thanks guys,
I got my machines mixed. That Voyager was what I was looking at. Polaris definately had issues with the 550 previously but I have not heard of complaints about the newer engines. A quick google of "polaris 550 fan" will turn up what I am talking about.
I have a 07 with 4500 trouble free miles(except a jackshaft bearing). One of my buddies has a 05 with 8000 trouble free miles. I've heard 1st hand about the issues but they seem very random. I heard various reasons for it from to tight of tolerences, bad air flow, clutching--Who knows?
i have a 2014 polaris 550, 144" adventure and followed iditarod in about zero snow and rode a total of 1500 miles last year and it worked great. I like that it will take cheap oil ($13 a gallon) and poor fuel unlike some sleds. Will have this sled for several years!!!!!
Dave, I have a 2014 550 Voyager 144" I picked up new last season. I was tired of trying to keep a liquid cooled sled from overheating with our lack of snow. I use it for hauling gear in and out of our cabin at Flathorn Lake, as well as hauling firewood while there. Have not had one bit of trouble with this sled and find it to be a real workhorse (for a 550). It steers easily, rides well and starts at 25 below without any problem. The mileage isn't anything to write home about (12-13mpg) but that's not a big concern. What I wanted was a dependable sled that started easily, cooled well and didn't weigh too much. The Voyager has met all those criteria and should give me many years of loyal service.
Whatever sled you buy, have the stealership throw in a service manual and LEARN HOW TO JET THE CARBS TO THE TEMPS. Any carbed sled can benefit from adjusting the jets during large temperature swings, or when it starts to warm up late in the season. You'll get better power and mileage. It is not hard at all. Besides, you'll know more about your machine.
The 550's are extremely popular out here. Run clean gas, keep the clutches aligned (usually check every 400-500 miles), and you are good to go.
Also, when you buy, tell the stealership what you plan on doing with your machine so they can set up the suspension for you.
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You can piddle with the puppies, or run with the wolves...
Thanks for all the comments. Keep them coming.
The 550's are great little motors, problems are few and far between.
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Ok, don't get me wrong. I am borderline OBSESSED with this show, and I actually love the choreography and performance of this dance... BUT what the crap??! Weird, awkward kiss?? Am I stupid, or did that make anyone else queasy?
What the?!
9 comments:
- Dick&Erica said...
Richard and I were dying!!! We thought maybe he was trying to keep kissing her, but she backed off. And I loved the choreographers that made fun of them afterwards. Real GROSS!
- August 2, 2007 at 3:40 PM
- Dick&Erica said...
Ewww...I just watched it again! I forgot about his nasty quivering lip! Ew!!
- August 2, 2007 at 3:43 PM
- Brittney said...
OH My that was disgusting last night!!! I loved the dance but why the kiss? I am sorry but Dominic is very weird to me. I am not a major fan of him. But I do love the show. I am addicted! How are you doing though Amy? HOw is your Baby? Are you enjoying motherhood?
- August 2, 2007 at 7:53 PM
- Lari said...
It was down right perverted. And believe me I know a pervert when I see one. I wish I was watching it with you.
- August 2, 2007 at 10:03 PM
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- August 3, 2007 at 6:05 PM
- dan and ashley said...
love the song.. brings back memories! i'm surprised he didn't lay one on KAT!!!!!
- August 3, 2007 at 6:47 PM
- Linda Bandley said...
Ha ha! So funny you posted this. Mary and I are totally addicted to the show too and watch the performances over and over... we thought the same thing! So amen, that was gross!
- August 6, 2007 at 10:17 PM
- rachel said...
That girl is hot...
- August 7, 2007 at 5:23 PM
What's with the frijolero advertisement in the middle of your comments? who is rodrigo and why is he advertising his camisetas jotas on your blog?
- August 7, 2007 at 9:05 PM


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It was announced today that the Government incentive – 'SuperConnected Cities' – is to be extended to now include four major cities in Scotland which is fantastic news for small business and the economy.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander announced the move when he spoke at the Core Cities event in Glasgow, telling delegates that "for many businesses across Scotland and the UK, high speed broadband isn't a luxury, it's a necessity".
Small businesses in Glasgow, Inverness, Stirling and Dundee will now be able to apply for a share of £40 million of UK Government cash to boost their broadband connection.
Businesses in Edinburgh, Perth and Aberdeen, as well as in 19 other UK cities, already benefit from the scheme providing grants to help those needing to upgrade their broadband.
UPDATE: Vouchers will be available in all new cities from 1 April 2015 and available on a first come, first serve basis until March 2016.
What is the scheme?
Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) SuperConnected Cities allows small businesses, social enterprises, charities and sole traders to apply for grants of up to £3,000 in vouchers to cover the cost of installing a faster and better connection.
The vouchers are paid to the registered supplier directly. The grant can cover both fixed solutions and wireless solutions. All the the business owner has to pay is the VAT and the balance if the work is costs £3k, as well as any ongoing subscription costs.
Is my business eligible?
- You can use this helpful postcode finder to check if your business is eligible – https://www.connectionvouchers.co.uk
- Broadband Connection Vouchers are available to Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs) if:
- Your business is within an eligible area. [https://www.connectionvouchers.co.uk]
- You are a SME, registered charity, social enterprise or sole trader
- You employ between 1 and 249 persons
- You have an annual turnover not exceeding €50 million OR
- You have an annual balance sheet total not exceeding €43 million.
- Installation of your new broadband connection will cost over £100
- The connection is for your business premises. You can apply for a connection at home if this is your main work base, but this does not apply if you work from home occasionally
- You are willing to sign up to a minimum 6 month contract with your broadband supplier
- The broadband service you select delivers a speed or performance improvement on your current connection. There are some detailed requirements on speed that you should check before applying
- You have not received more than around £120,000 in grants in the last 3 years
The scheme supports 26 areas throughout the UK. Within Scotland there are now 7 cities eligible;
- Edinburgh, (Lothians or Fife)
- Aberdeen
- Perth
- Glasgow
- Inverness
- Stirling
- Dundee
Some cities operate additional eligibility rules depending on your business sector.
Superfast broadband will be essential in driving profits for local businesses, and rural economies are set to benefit by around £9 million every day thanks to the work being done now
The Government said it is on track to take super-fast access to 95% of the UK by 2017. The current figure is around 80%.
We are delighted with this announcement, we know all too well how vital access to a fast internet connection can be to business and we look forward to the roll out to more Scottish cities.
If you are eligible and you'd like to take advantage of this great scheme by improving your connectivity with us, get in touch and we can look into options available to you.
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Please excuse me for the post of this title. I just couldn't come up with an appropriate subject line.
By some weird confluence of cosmic racial thought floating through the ether, I found myself looking at three different takes on the same subject:
First Nnedi, author of Zahrah the Windseeker, asks if she is a sell-out.
Then Alan Schrager writes a post on AllAboutrace.com on his surprise that a black musician didn't know who Miles Davis is.
And I had posted a comment on aaopinion.blogspot.com in which I listed some multicultural writers. I wrote the list because when I went to the book-signing I was asked about other black writers -- as if I was a font of knowledge. So I decided to make a list to carry with me at different readings. I figure I'll also make a list of Christian writers also. One never knows.
Now, this leads to my point. The typical American writer is usually white and if religious, his/her religion doesn't show up blatantly in his/her book. Not to say the typical American writer isn't religious, just that they don't put a LOVE of GOD into all of their books.
So then, what are we atypicals to do? The typical writer doesn't really have to wonder what the OTHER thinks because he/she is not writing to the other. Oh sure, they will try not to create stereotypical characters but as Cindy Ward and Nisi Shawl, authors of Writing the Other have shown, even then the typicals blunder.
But to the main point: These three posts are asking the same questions: Where does my art belong? Where should it belong? How do I approach my art? Do I owe my readers or myself or the Other anything?
Let's face it, Nnedi's post does cut to the chase: Do people want to read a story about people from another culture? And should we write about folks from another culture?
An aside here: In a nation where supposedly "few" people read, reading can be quite a production. It's not like a rap song which even a country singer might hear and indulge in for 5 minutes. And it's not like a movie --only 2 hours, so we can once in a while peer into the lives of cultures unlike our own. (Okay, okay, most Americans don't really go to foreign movies. Except for maybe a Chinese martial arts film. Some folks even balk at English and Australian movies.)
Now, getting down to the immediate -- me-- I have been thinking about what kind of novel I want to write in the future. Notwithstanding the horrible scary fact that three stories are pushing at my brain, I still have some control about what I put in my novel and about A) how much I want to stand apart from the typical B) how much power I actually have to stand apart. After all, even if I choose to write a book that has no religion in it and that has no black folks in it, will someone actually buy a black book. I won't tell you how many times this kind of conversation goes on in black spec-fic circles and in Christian spec-fic circles.
Lately something happened that made me think. (Never a good thing, trust me.) First I've got to say that I'm a Christian and I like anthropology. To me the search for the true God can be seen in the folklore of all peoples. In Wind Follower, I set up a culture around a Bible verse: "The one wounded in the house of his friends." That created a culture in which hospitality was the highest moral value and betrayal of a friend the lowest.
Lately a story came to me which was trying to be a prequel for Wind Follower. I set out to world-build other culture around another Bible verse and around anthropology. But then, a couple of Christians had a problem with my book. Mostly because of the sex scenes and the violence. In short, I wasn't behaving like ONE OF US, but like ONE OF THEM.
There were other problems too. Stories with how the story was written. Stories about the "culture" in the book. It occurred to me that perhaps there were other issues at play. Christian and specfic and Black! Oh my! That was a stretch of the borderlands that many did not cross. So far, I've met Christians who loved the book and were willing to enter that borderland. I've met non-religious or anti-religious people who also loved the book and didn't mind the religious region they found themselves in. What can I say? I'm pretty ambassadorial? When I write, people from other cultures can identify with the folks they find in my narrative region. Of course, they can only identify if they actually bring themselves to read the thing.
And of course, they can only identify if I don't sell out.
Now I find myself asking, "What do I do? Do I write for the black women I know who only like mainstream stories?" "Do I write for non-Christians and leave the religious stuff aside?" Do I write for those who will read a book populated by no more than two black people? Who are my people? Will they claim me? And what if I sell-out? Who will claim me then?
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Sell out? Ambassadorial? My People? The Other?
Posted by Carole McDonnell at 9:25 AM
2 comments:
- Tia Nevitt said...
I think you should write for yourself. Write the type of story that you always wanted to write, and the type of story that you love reading. I wouldn't worry about what other people say, and I wouldn't worry about trying to get feedback too soon. Let your muse speak to you. When your first draft is done, throw it to us and we'll let you know what we think.
- November 29, 2007 at 2:35 PM
- CaroleMcDonnell said...
Ah, you're sweet. Thanks. Will see. I swear! The way we christian and black and christian black writers get ourselves twisted. -C
- November 30, 2007 at 8:53 AM
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Sexual addiction, also sometimes called sexual compulsion, is a form of psychological addiction to sexual intercourse and other sexual behavior.
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I don't know if I am an addict or not. I joined this group because my stbx withheld sex from me for over 2 years all the time she was cheating behind my back. Now I am just going crazy wanting sex that I have been deprived of for those 2 years.
This is a good question to bring to light answers that many in this room may not understand. I recommend that you go to www.sa.org also google slaa, there are a lot of good helpful things there as well as locating meetings in your area. Meanwhile, SA is defined as anything that comes between a person's higher power and themselves. This is a guide to diagnosing this illness, and each person is their own best doctor when it comes to reaching out for help and healing themselves. The fact that you are asking is a sign that you have already diagnosed the problem. Visit these sites, make some contacts with people, and know that we are here anytime.
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I'm really taken with the squawking desk chair, aren't you? This chair can situate your characters in a particular time and place. Ruth Moore uses it admirably in her 1950s The Walk Down Main Street. You feel you almost know who this character is, what they do for a living (within a given range), and what their next move might be (punning). I was surprised to see it there on my recent rereading of her good book.
I can't say for sure if James Nutting's squawking desk chair came out of my reading Ruth Moore's Maine novel. It may have. I don't remember reading it previous to writing this scene below, quoted from the first book of The Gods Cycle.
Here's the action, written 20 years ago, set in the decade before that. Which comes three decades after Ruth Moore's squawking desk chair.
He rolls back his squawking desk chair and grabs his note pad, comes to the counter. Chrischana, Balder and the boys hang back, but Elvegy waves them close, saying, "These good people—Godfrey! it's Chrischana Twitchell! You're just in time t'see what an evil maniac our class voted Mr. Congeniality. Ithiel Bitman is—" her eyes grow large and shiny. She gestures toward the window. "She's being—"
Gaping but mute the witnesses look on. From somewhere James Nutting produces an old box of Kleenex, and, discarding the first two as dusty, he begins feeding her clean tissues, one by one.
Now, if I can just find a picture of one.
Feel free to use the squawking desk chair in your early to mid-20th-century real or fantasy world: as far as I know at the moment, it is in the public domain. The pictures included here may not be, as they are pictures of vintage chairs for sale found during a search of Google images.


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LaGrua (J.D. '87) Elected to Council of Superior Court Judges
Superior Court Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua (J.D. '87) was elected secretary-treasurer of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia in May.
The council is composed of the state's 213 superior court judges and more than 80 senior (retired) superior court judges. It was established by the General Assembly in 1985 to further the improvement of the superior courts and the administration of justice in Georgia.
"I'm honored to have been elected and to serve on the council," LaGrua said. "I think it's important we make sure judges across the state communicate and assist each other in all the issues we have across rural, suburban and urban areas."
The council seeks to identify and propose solutions to problems common to all judges and has adopted strategic planning to identify and pursue operational goals. Duties include state superior court judges' budget development and administration; initiating and responding to legislative issues involving the Superior Court; adoption of uniform court rules; preparation of bench publications, including jury charge instructions and benchbooks; and certification of continuing judicial education.
LaGrua was appointed to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit in 2009 and was reelected in 2012 and 2016. She serves on the Fulton County Superior Court's Executive Committee and co-chairs its Magistrate Committee. She presides over "My Journey Matters," a pilot probation program designed to divert young offenders from a lifetime of incarceration, as well as the court's first Re-Entry Court, which works to integrate prior offenders back into the community.
The newly elected officers, immediate past-president, and administrative judges representing each of the ten judicial administrative districts in Georgia comprise the Council of Superior Court Judges' executive committee, which is authorized to manage the projects and policies of the council. They also serve on the Judicial Council of Georgia with representatives of the other courts in the state setting policy for the judiciary.
LaGrua's term of office and those of President Judge Kathy Stephens Palmer of Middle Judicial Circuit in Swainsboro, and President-Elect Judge Stephen D. Kelley of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit in Brunswick, run until April 30, 2018. LaGrua is next in line to become president-elect and then president in the following terms.
"In addition to my duties as secretary-treasurer, I'll be learning so that I can help Judge Kelley carry out his vision when he becomes president next year," LaGrua said.


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One of the most misunderstood aspects of the naval war in the Mediterranean is the role of the Italian Navy's capital ships. The commonly held perception is that they were committed only sparingly and, when faced with the British fleet, were always defeated. The actual story is far different and deserves proper attention. After entering the war, the Italians committed their battleships aggressively. Even after the disaster at Taranto, where several ships were placed out of action (but only one for the duration of the war), the Italians continued to employ their battleships as part of their strategy to retain control of the central Mediterranean. It was only late in the war, principally driven by fuel shortages, that the Italians ceased operations of their remaining capital ships. Ironically, the most dramatic loss of an Italian capital ship came at the hands of their former German allies when the Italians changed sides in September 1943. By the end of the war, three of the four rebuilt Italian battleships remained in service, together with two of the three modern battleships. This book tells the story of the seven Italian battleships that saw service between 1940 and 1943.
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Canon Pixma Mp630 Printer Error B200
only trouble you'll run into then is the waste ink pads will eventually fill and ink will start running out of the low cracks on your printer... Thanks. i repeated all of these tricks again over the last 24 hours and nothing works!! Turn ON power.6. news
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Kal Center Manro 109.333 weergaven 3:09 Canon Pixma MP640 Error B200 Fix - Duur: 0:23. Just click the start button, as soon as the printer starts press and hold the start button until it starts (the screem will appear). Then ran printer maintenance from my PC: head deep cleaning, regular cleaning 3 times and head alignment check.
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tried the fix for b200 it worked but when it was trying to copy it shut off and won't turn back on any suggestions September 30, 2014 at 7:19 AM Anonymous Canon Pixma Mp630 Fehlermeldung B200 All just wasted $$$ - and like you, JUST replaced a few of the cartridges as the thing was ink thirsty before breaking down. kept the printer open, turned it on, then closed the printer, it worked after that. Thank you!
Place the print head back in and lock the lever down.6. Canon Pixma Mx860 Printer Error B200 March 26, 2014 at 6:18 PM colin said... Cleaned print head with alcohol, installed new cartridges, etc. Photocopier Repairs Basildon September 11, 2014 at 6:53 AM Anonymous said...
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Then printed. PRIOR to this I cleaned printer carriage, all 5 nozzles over two days with 200 Qtips and alcohol. No B200 error but it did tell me the cartridges were "unrecognized"8) I then lifted open the printer and the empty slots were centered before me. More about the author No more b200 errorReplyDeleteRepliesAnonymous11/29/2012 12:31 PMThis solution WORKS!!
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Since I actually like this priinter and it is setup for my windows and Linux, I took a chance and found a new printhead on EBAY for $50. on mp250. Tried all the suggested procedures, but none worked. Canon Mg5320 B200 Error Unplug the power from the printer.
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You can contact Canon Support through the link in Stephen's post, or find more help at Contact Us.Thanks! I am guessing this discharges the ROM inside and makes the printer "forget" the issue and start from scratch.DeleteAnonymous2/15/2014 1:45 AMThis worked for me after trying everything else on the Internet! February 19, 2013 at 7:03 PM Debbie Meredith said... I tried a lot of time on my printer CX897 and no luck.
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A class action lawsuit would be in order! I nearly consider on replacing the resistor as what I saw from a youtbe video, gladly I tried this one first. The print head head had a glob of tarry black ink residue on it that came off easily with warm water & a paper towel. later on, it failed again with the B200.
I thoroughly cleaned the printhead & there is no sign of any jet burn when viewed with magnifier, all looks like new.After reassembly, unfortunately (as I have bulk ink) I'm still I went through all of these steps and nothing helped. Log in om deze video toe te voegen aan een afspeellijst. Coz when that error appears i used to go and buy a new printer.ReplyDeleteBekka Rodgers7/29/2016 8:20 PMI have a Canon Pixma MX922 (5 cartridges).


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After talking to a few people we discovered that the Komodo dragon eats wild pig and Barking Deer. They also come out early in the morning, dusk and live on Komodo and Rinka Islands. With this in mind we decided to move around to Komodo. As it was lunchtime at bit of snorkeling was on the agenda.
As the sun got lower we set of in search of the dragon creeping through long grass. 2 hours later, numerous pigs, deer and a rooster… nothing. Not even a foot-print.
We kicked of the next morning at 5am and spent another 2 fruitless hours wandering around before heading back to the boat. As the snorkeling here was really good with turtles, sharks and big fish we went back for another swim while waiting for the tide to change. Next stop Rinka
We were swept the 19 miles to Rinka by the tide, reaching speeds of 11.2 knots through a pass to be greeted by another good bay and some more ocean retailers. They pointed us in the direction of where the dragons live so we popped out for a look not to be disappointed this time.
The next morning another early start found us on the beach at 6am.
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I finished getting Keenan's new wardrobe organized and put away and also made a good dent in the scrapbooking that I have back logged.
Here's Keenan in the new bouncy - he seems to think it's cool to "sit up" in it...I don't really think he's supposed to do that. =)
It's all about the coordination in this house... =)
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The Sunburn Epidemic
Our dacha is near the ocean in the southern part of the United States and every year, we see scores of tourists, not to mention locals, who are bright, beet red from the sun. Not smart.
I thought that, by now, everyone in the whole wide world knew that one bad burn during childhood (or later) doubled a person's chance of later contracting cancer. I thought that everyone knew not to go out in the sun during the peak hours of the day, say, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, if not avoiding prolonged sun exposure during any daylight hours, or the midnight sun in those northern regions. And the light of the moon and the shine of streetlights, just to be safe. It would probably pay for me to avoid the little light on the inside of the refrigerator, as well.
Even those who are uber-vigilant are finding themselves blindsided by those who don't know, and don't care about too much sun. Rita Arens wrote in her blog, "When Your Kid's Camp Doesn't Take Sunscreen Seriously†(http://www.blogher.com/pics-wtf-america-kids-sunscreen-edition?from=nethed), a heart-wrenching piece about her preteen daughter's blistering sunburn and the negligence of camp workers. Take one look at the photos and your heart will drop.
It reminded me of my son when he was about nine years old. We sent him to the local aquarium for a few days of day camp, learning about marine life, and swimming with the stingrays. (This was way before the Crocodile Hunter's unfortunate demise. Now, I can't even imagine….) What a shock we had when our son came home one day, burnt to a crisp, as they had loaded up everyone on a bus and taken them to the beach.
"We did not give permission for our son to be removed from your premises and transported to be beach to become sunburned,†we informed the camp.
"But we sprayed sunscreen on all of the children,†they protested.
"Apparently not enough.â€
We were in shock. We, who had been so vigilant, now had a son with bright-lobster skin and bleeding nipples-! This was ridiculous and unconscionable.
From then on, we made the decision: longsleeved rash guard surfing shirts on every child. The girls can wear shorts or not, totally up to them, but at least their upper body is protected. The face is up to them. For the beach, they have sunscreen specially designed for the face, along with caps, or even better, bucket hats with a small brim protruding all the way around. But the truth of the matter is, the kids are not going to wear caps in the water.
There's a pool near us in the north that prohibits any type of rash guard shirts. The kids went there once and were ordered to remove their shirts. I'm not sure what the rationale is there, but you know what, I don't have time to argue with ignorant people. Last time we visited.
A couple days ago, when I dropped them at camp, I was pleasantly surprised when the final camp form asked our permission for camp workers to apply sunscreen to our children should they require it. The form asked the specific brand of sunscreen that we were supplying, as well. Under additional comments I wrote, 'THANK YOU!â€Â So surprising and so refreshing for them to partner with the parents.
The truth is, we cannot rely on sunscreen alone. In the water, it will wash off. Playing sports, it will sweat off. Our son, who played tennis for six hours a day at tennis camp during 100+ degree temperatures, had a bit of pink under his eyes (where sunglasses might rub), but he wore his cap every day, unlike some other players. Plus, the back of his neck was very red, since many drip-dry sports shirts do not have collars like the regular polos. He actually wore a longsleeved sport shirt one day, everyone laughed at him, and the bemused coach mentioned it to me in disbelief when I picked him up at the end of camp.
"Smart boy,†I nodded, "we take sun protection seriously.â€
And this was at a camp where they insisted that the teens reapply sunscreen every hour on the hour. But the sweat washes it right away. I went out and bought him bandannas the next week. He says he would wear a French Foreign Legion style cap on the courts (khaki hat with the flap down the back), but I haven't gotten around to ordering one. So far in recent weeks, he's been playing mostly at night and in the very early morning, or late afternoon.
Believe it or not, you don't need a sunburn in order to get skin cancer. Any sun exposure more than 5 or 10 minutes in diffused sunlight per day is dangerous. I can rack that up just getting in and out of the car during my daily routine.  According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), incidence rates for melanoma among white Americans have increased from approximately 8.7 per 100,000 people in 1975 to 25.3 per 100,000 in 2007.
What is not computing? I think it's the idea that we're "safe†with tanning beds, and "safe†if we simply use sunscreen. Read the studies. "Safe†and "sun†should not be used in the same sentence.
The fact is, certain sunscreens such as zinc oxide can cause cell and tissue damage because of nanoparticles bypassing the skin. Other chemical UV blockers are hormone disruptors with their own dangers. Try to find a sunscreen without these harmful active ingredients….
Public health officials would be wise to post signs in resort areas and at pools worldwide: "Enjoy fun in the sun, but keep your family safe. Cover up after 30 minutes. The sun can kill you.â€
Alright, maybe not exactly a "Don't worry, be happy†message, but there's an epidemic going on that's only getting worse. Let's love ourselves enough to change our ways.
(Written by someone who laid out for hours and hours as a young person, lathered in baby oil, whose fair skin was often fried bright red. Older and wiser now.)
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Engineer: Career Pathway Conundrum – job or business
Engineer: Career Pathway Conundrum – job or business
I am seeking some insights from professionals in any field to guide me and help me decide where to focus.
I have done masters in aeronautical and mechanical engineering and I have 5 years of experience in the field of design and development. From an Australian point of view, I am an experienced mechanical design engineer/mechanical designer.
I am very happy with working for somebody but I am always jotting down business ideas to the extent that I ended up spending quite a few dollars on setting up everything but then gave up due to large capital required at later stages. My ideas are not out of this world but they are quite competitive, however I don't have the investment to invest in those ideas. Kickstarter and other crowd source funding schemes have prevented me from giving up on business altogether.
Today, I am confused between job and business pathways and where I should put my razor-sharp focus to.
Battle of pathways:
1. Stable and consistent income
2. Opportunities to increase that income by few hundreds of dollars every year or so
3. Working hours are 9 – 5 generally
4. Gain specific experience
5. No financial investment required
6. If I am made redundant, I can get another job and maybe jump to business
7. Comparatively less stress, less overall management and easy work
8. Guaranteed family time including paid holidays and sick leaves
9. Company benefits if working for reputed firms
10. Can be challenging and rewarding at times, depends on work type and firm, however in general it is doubtful
11. It's more like wordpress.com and wix type
1. Variable income (very low in one month and very high in another)
2. If the business picks up, could be financially independent in no time (no limits to how much you can make)
3. No proper working hours, so really speaking working 24/7
4. No limits to what knowledge and experience is required or could be gained
5. Large investments are required to flourish the business
6. If business crashes, I can go back into a different business but it would be close to impossible to be employed in a reputed firm (by into workforce)
7. Comparatively large amounts of stress, high demands of organisation and management, overall hard work all year round
8. Family will be compromised at some level even if we are very careful and on top of that no paid holidays or sick leaves
9. Guaranteed that it will be challenging and rewarding
10. It's more like wordpress.org and coding your own website from scratch
All feedback and suggestions are welcomed.
Thank you,
RE: Engineer: Career Pathway Conundrum – job or business
Richard Feynman's Problem Solving Algorithm
1. Write down the problem.
2. Think very hard.
3. Write down the answer.
RE: Engineer: Career Pathway Conundrum – job or business
When our company was going through a turbulent transition about 15 years ago, one of the engineering managers left and started his own business, taking 4 other employees with him. After several lean years and a lot of hard work they were just getting things cranked up when the last recession hit and it nearly wiped them out. However they persevered and adapted and changed, eventually got bought out by a bigger company for a nice chunk of change. Now he is looking at a very comfortable retirement & I'm still working for at least 4 more years.
In the meantime I've designed several very successful lines of products, learned a lot and had plenty of recognition & compensation. I've taken a lot more rides on my motorcycle and spent a lot less time in airports. I don't regret taking the safe road but every once in awhile I do buy a lottery ticket for my shot at early retirement.
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RE: Engineer: Career Pathway Conundrum – job or business
Richard Feynman's Problem Solving Algorithm
1. Write down the problem.
2. Think very hard.
3. Write down the answer.
RE: Engineer: Career Pathway Conundrum – job or business
Before "job or business", what field do you want to work in ? aero ? mech ? civil ?? other ?
Then job breaks down into large or small company.
But the key thing between "job or business" is your personality. Can you live with (thrive with ?) the stress of not having an assured pay cheque ? Will you feel oppressed working for "the man" ? Will you be willing to travel to take up an assignment (working for yourself) ? Where do health benefits figure in ?
another day in paradise, or is paradise one day closer ?
RE: Engineer: Career Pathway Conundrum – job or business
Best of luck regardless.
RE: Engineer: Career Pathway Conundrum – job or business
i wasn't expecting such a good response but this is great...
all your feedback is valuable to me...
and i agree with all of you taking all point of views under consideration...
as i said previously i am inclined towards a salaried job since I am only starting out and I am inexperienced in terms of engineering. However i am still trying to weigh my options here with SWOT analysis and what not...
let's see how it all turns out :)
Have an amazing day guys/gals!! :)


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Anacosta Heights
Situated above the daily life of the city, Anacosta Heights is a tucked away suburb featuring extravagant neo-gothic inspired mansions. The inhabitants of this neighborhood often show their overwhelming wealth with sports cars lining their long, circular driveways, large pools and manicured gardens. The homeowners of Anacosta Heights treasure their privacy as seen by the high iron gates to the security personnel present at every entrance.Rowena MetcalfSebastian Ellington-AragonaKohl JonesDareios Auerbach Dorian Ellington-AragonaAmelia MarekIórkæll DværgAndras SteinColumbia De LÉvÊque Lisé DupontVitani Lovelace
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Dupont Circle is a small suburban neighborhood settled within the serene portion of the southern portion of town. Although these houses are somewhat small (often two to three bedrooms) they feature back yards, porches, garages and far more breathing space then the Village offers. This neighborhood often is more family orientated and even has organized events for children and for the neighborhood as a whole.Adelaide LabelleJohnathan HolmesGia Jones William TownsendMaera Carrick
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Settled in the middle of downtown, Hawethorn Village consists of several victorian inspired row houses just off the main street. Due to it's convenience to just about everything, the village can be a tad expensive to live within. However, the residents of this neighborhood often have two to three story townhouses, often with a one to two car garage. Many of the houses feature bay windows and/or rooftop terraces.Serafina DuboisAnastasia RomanovaLazarus DarayMiyako AikenElain Daray
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River Dale primarily consists of apartments that, despite their age and industrial appearing interior, still hold true to the victorian history that permeates the town. These apartments are often the cheapest option and sport scuffed, older wooden floors, open floor plans and the occasional brick beams.Isolt GriffinAlekai EveroKillian CarrickMalakai KanaitaCarolina BedfordSterling TenembrageEmerson NavarroBeylani RoseBenjamin AndreevHannes Ögmundsson
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His jaw was still red from where her hand had slapped him, that slice in his cheek from her fingernail was slowly in the process of healing, the blood she'd draw crusting on that caramel skin. Tetradore kept glancing over his shoulder as he moved quickly down the street and away from that nondescript building. Escaping her was impossible. He'd never been so wrong in his life as he had been the moment he'd thought she was dead. That defiance, that unwavering strength all but crumbled within him as that adrenaline slowly from it's coursing through his veins. He wanted nothing more than to fall in his bed at the Ark, tucked in those sheets behind closed doors and metal walls and fall apart in all the ways he surely could have away from unseeing eyes. As much as he would have liked to, he was hardly the only being she'd surely come back for. There was still another whom he'd dragged within this mess that deserved that forewarning he had never gotten. The number of places where that auburn haired vampire would be were extremely limited when she was not with him. Maybe he would be enough to keep her safe where Tetradore had all but failed. He ducked down the nearest alleyway, glancing once again over his shoulder before he beckoned to those shadows that so rushed forward to embrace his form, stealing the Alpha from that west he'd once viewed as his sanctuary only to deposit the man on the porch of that Eastern townhome.
He paused on that overly cheery doormat, those emerald eyes once again sliding down the street in a clearly paranoid fashion. How could he not be, truly? His vampire mistress was back and her creatures had a way of being everywhere. He knew what it was like in that hell hole he'd quite near just crawled from. He refused to go back and yet, as much as he hated to admit it, she had let him go. She only did so for a reason, certainly not out of some mock display of kindness. Maybe that whole purpose of his escape was to find where Isolt was too? Though, he doubted that Risque was not fully capable of that herself if the desire suited her. After all, she had found him easily as it was. That pheonix around his neck felt far more heavy now that he knew of it's origins, much less that leather collar that still was shoved in the folds of his pockets. The were King could hardly help the shudder that ran down his spine at the memory of all of it.
Slowly, his fist raised to the door, knocking gently upon that thick wood before he leaned back against the wall of that little alcove. The man tried to focus upon his breathing, on that simple rise and fall of his chest and yet, his emerald eyes never once left the street, hardly wishing to afford anyone the chance to catch him by surprise. His head turned towards the door at the slightest sound of that door knob before that beautiful Isolt was left standing before him. God how he remembered how she'd looked that night she'd entered the dance club. She'd been so uncomfortable in that corset like top, so removed from her element and yet, so lovely that she'd draw him to her in a near magnetizing fashion. She was still everything he'd ever wanted and yet, everything that he was never meant to have. Rather than those sweet hellos that so often left his lips, the sight of her prompted one singular question, the only hope that he was still relying on - "Is Damon still in town?"
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The way New Yorkers live is unlike most, and it only follows that they need a special set of things in their home. Homepolish put together the top 10 design needs for every city dweller.
Using Space and Color to Upsell Your Home
Your home might be decked to the nines with ultra-cool interior design, but the key to selling your home is giving some TLC to the features that define your spaces. Homepolish's Alex Waidley talks about surefire…
2017 Color Trend: Millennial Pink
Homepolish designer Angela Belt decided to schmooze with Behr's VP of Color and Creative Services Erika Woelfel and get to the bottom of why "Millennial Pink" is so popular.
Behind-the-Scenes of a Glam NYC Studio Makeover
Go behind-the-scenes with Homepolish designer Amy Row as she walks us through how she used a touch of Hollywood regency and a pinch of millenial pink to do a complete studio makeover for the makeover queen…
Ideas for Revamping a Man Cave
Raised with three brothers, Homepolish designer Shannon Tate has always loved designing bachelor pads. She gives us her top 5 tips for taking your masculine space to the next level.
Innovative Backsplash Ideas
Not only are kitchen backsplashes necessary, they can be the focal point of your kitchen. These are some of Homepolish's backsplash moments in the front of our minds.