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Monday, December 19, 2016
A mouse problem, resolved for now
We have a chronic mouse problem, due to my 2 cats, who destroy their toy mice. I have taken to whip stitching the torn areas, and recently resorted to placing a large patch over the spine of one of the mice as the fabric was simply too far gone. I've coined her " little red ridding hood." By repairing their toys, we don't buy new ones. The fabric used? it came from my stack of rags, originally were a pair of cotton boxers. The thread? whatever oddball colors are in prethreaded needles near the sewing machines.
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- meme said...
This is funny - as I scrolled down to read - I read the topic before I saw the picture and my stomach lurched! I thought you were talking about real mice! LOL
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It is only opened on weekends right now. I could not believe it!! The kids actually took the news very well. We decided to go to the Alamo and show them the River walk. Then we went to a really cool park and had a picnic and played until it was time to come home. Not quite the excitement of Seaworld, but they enjoyed it anyway.
Spencer was begging to go on the "steel eel" roller coaster at Seaworld the last time we were there and I just couldn't put my baby on it. I finally gave it and thought he would be scared to death and not ask again when he got off. He LOVED it. The first two hills were scary he said, but then he put his little arms up for the rest of the ride like a pro. I can't even put my arms up. As soon as it stopped he asked if he could go again. What a brave little man. I don't have any pictures of him as I would have dropped my camera on the ride.

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In July, federal and other researchers estimated that obesity-related diseases account for nearly 10 percent of all medical spending in the United States or an estimated $147 billion a year.
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life between the pages
In the absence of human relationships I formed bonds with paper characters. I lived love and loss through stories threaded in history; I experienced adolescence by association. My world is one interwoven web of words, stringing limb to limb, bone to sinew, thoughts and images all together. I am a being comprised of letters, a character created by sentences, a figment of imagination formed through fiction."
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Yes Martinsville
I grew up on a beautiful, quiet street in small-town America. It's still small and quiet, but not in quite the same way. Thank goodness it's still beautiful, too.... but for how long is anybody's guess.
Two decades ago, Martinsville Virginia had DuPont, Bassett-Walker, Levi Strauss, Hooker Furniture, Bassett Furniture Industries, and many spin-off manufacturing and shipping firms that were interlaced and inter-dependent for supplies and labor. Today the county in which Martinsville is located has one of the highest unemployment figures in America at over 20% (at one point it has reached as high as 43%). The present major employers are listed here, and look at their tiny numbers, and also note the fact that most of them are government and very low-paying service industry jobs. This is horrifying considering Martinsville traditionally has pulled employees from three other counties including one in North Carolina.
The Virginia Museum of Natural History is located in Martinsville, which is an affiliate of the Smithsonian. New College and a significant military technology contractor are located there, but are struggling. There was never much of a housing industry because Martinsville & Henry County's population has remained flat for over two decades. Martinsville has received federal grants and millions in private money has poured in, as attempts to revitalize the economy through restructuring toward technology-based businesses, incentives, and very creative new enterprises have all failed to make a dent in the downward spiral that began in the early 1990s with the closure of Tultex Industries, closely followed by DuPont and the rest. The search for economic options has gone to the grassroots level, as unemployed citizens take their campaign to attract a Google pilot infrastructure project to the town to the Internet, in an attempt to gather support from people who used to live there. Politicians regularly visit the area as it's become the poster child for what's wrong with the economy. Small start-ups and Mom & Pop retailers, cafes, and small-scale service industries are the only game in town, and their turnover is staggering because no one has any money to spend.
Overall all of these efforts are failing to reverse the fact that the town is dying. Take a look. I hardly recognize my hometown in these images. The conclusion at the end of the article is sobering to say the least. The writer implies that as Martinsville has gone, so may the rest of America. I'm certain that's extreme, but it does serve to illustrate the acute changes the export of American manufacturing jobs overseas has brought to at least one community. We are fortunate that here in Sumter County we still have a manufacturing base that is higher than the average.
Link to the New Yorker Article - updated link
Another interesting viewpoint comparing the town of Mt Airy and Martinsville
Thank you for your time in reading this and looking at the links and article. Please pass this on to whomever you think would be interested in this or could use a reminder of what we work every day to avoid.
ETA: A Martinsville City Councilman counters with some lovely images in this video. Enjoy!
ETA #2: Most of the links in this article have succumbed to time. Here is a link to the George Packer New Yorker article that mentions Martinsville. I'll try to update the links as they are found.
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- CZ said...
Well said. I, also, recognize very few of the images in the New Yorker piece. I don't have a reason to go back very often and when I was there in October for my father's funeral, it was exceedingly depressing to drive around and see what has become of Martinsville.
- 8:55 AM, March 25, 2010
- Lynn Crowe Pritchett said...
Oh, how I enjoyed reading this. Yet, there is hope for Martinsville yet! If you have time, please make a case for us to be considered for the Google Gigabit project. Please nominate us. http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options
By the way, did you know that uptown Martinsville has free wi-fi? When you turn on your laptop and look for an internet connection, you can find it posted as MINet (Martinsville Internet)
- 4:32 PM, March 25, 2010
- +E t e r n a l.A u t u m n+ said...
Thank you for posting this, Mom ~ i'm sending links out to all my fellow Martinsvillian-entrepreneurs... there is a fair amount of us from the "younger" generation that are giving it our all to bring more to this community and we're gonna KEEP trying, by golly.
- 5:03 PM, March 26, 2010
- ccwright1 said...
It took a long time for Martinsville to get in this condition but I do believe that with faith and hard work things can still be turned around. There has always been a natural cycle of ups and downs in every area of life. It will take a commitment from the community and patience on every level. Nothing was ever gained by throwing your hands up and muttering, "it's all over now" as you walked away.
- 5:53 PM, March 26, 2010
- susannah eanes said...
ccwright1 - I agree 100%. The area can only benefit from attention being paid to its situation, I think. It was a very good place to grow up, in many ways our childhoods were insulated from some of the worst that happens so often in other places. It's a beautiful town with lots of promise and an energetic, creative population, and as such it really needs to be given a chance to shine. Martinsville is one of those enduring places that needs to be immortalized in a good old-fashioned short story. I should get on that.
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Challenge Ends: Thursday, August 2nd at midnight Eastern Time
Winner Announcement: Friday, August 3rd at CARDZTV, (selected by random.org)
Prize: One set of Cardztv Stamps!
For my project, I chose to make a set of 4 by 4 cards with matching envelopes. I posted two of these cards earlier this week and chose to post the 3rd card today in the set. I have also made a box and lid to match and cannot wait to show you the "entire" package of 4 by 4 cards tomorrow!
These cards are for a very special friend who has special needs. She is always sending me cards in the mail. When she writes me a note, she tells her Mom what she want to say and her Mom lightly writes the message. Kristin then "traces" over the letters with a pencil. Kristin turned 25 this year and is a very special lady to me. I have known her since the day she was born. I think she will love this little card set.
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It has been awhile since my last blog. Getting ready for vacation took every spare minute! But, we are finally on the road and, although exhausted, thoroughly enjoying our trip. Here's an overview of what we've done so far:
Monday: We actually made it out of the driveway around 8:30 am. It's pretty amazing that we made it out so early. My goal was 8, but I was thrilled with 8:30.
We spent the day driving to St. Louis, MO.
We arrived in St. Louis around 3:45 pm. We had just a few minutes to hug Sara and drop off our stuff before heading out to Dino and Alison's house. Alison made us a wonderful dinner and we enjoyed hanging out with old friends.
The kids tried their hands at Guitar Hero and Wii Boxing. It was quite hilarious to watch! And, of course, David and Zack loved beating up on Dad!
We finally returned to the Wescoats' around 9:45 pm. We spent a little time chatting with Charlie, Becky and Sara and then sent the munchkins to bed. They had a hard time settling down, but I have a feeling that's going to be the case throughout most of the trip. :)
Tuesday: On the road again by 8:00 am. It was a VERY LONG day of driving. We got stuck in stand still traffic, took a different exit, missed another one, ended up in Alabama (!!) and took much longer to complete our trip. We finally arrived in Athens around 10:15 pm. Nobody got to bed until close to midnight. I'm glad that day is behind us!
Wednesday: Had a great day just hanging out with the cousins and Aunt Christy. We saw the Tree that Owns Itself, a Double Barrelled Cannon and got some really delicious cupcakes and carrot cake.
Had a wonderful dinner, enjoyed some time outside in the warm sun and got to bed at a decent hour. Josh and Jim also went out and listened to some music together in the evening. Overall a really great day!
Thursday: This was our day on our own. We drove around Athens a bit, checked out a bookstore and got a Georgia shirt for Josh's mom, went to an actual book bookstore, and had a terrific picnic lunch and playtime at a park.
We're now catching up on laundry and preparing for another day of driving tomorrow. Florida, here we come!
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"It started last February when I was going to some event I can't remember and I got it in my head that I wanted to wear flowers in my hair," explains Cohl. And that was it. People "were attacking me, they all wanted one".
The headpieces are certainly inspired by Native American culture, but they also have a strong 70's hippie vibe.
"I am not trying to rip them off. I have such respect for Native American culture. I did a road trip from Toronto to L.A. in June and I was wearing a tall headdress as we drove through Santa Fe. We stayed at a Native American owned hotel, and I got nothing but compliments."
The headdresses aren't cheap and can cost a few hundred dollars, but there is something that is absolutely timeless about her creations. They're an investment that can be handed down from generation to generation. They are also a great focal piece for a bedroom or can be used as a decorative piece in your house.
The chances of you rocking one of these things at a club or out shopping are slim-to-none, but they are works of art.
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It's time to say good-bye to all of the harvest decorations until next year. Wow, the time has gone by very quickly.
Autumn wasn't very pretty, in my neck of the woods. The leaves seemed to go from green, to slightly yellow, a bit of reds and oranges, quickly to dry brown, and then just lying there on the lawn and deck, looking pitiful. We left some in the plant beds and vegetable garden for protection and composting purposes, but every thing looks so bare outside. More time to focus on the inside of the house. Yippee!!!!!
That's right, time to decorate for Christmas!!!!! I really wanted to decorate the weekend before Thanksgiving, but it was just too busy and what's the point of rushing the process instead of having fun. So, in keeping with the theme of having fun, I took one day to play with my big girl camera before putting away all of the harvest decorations. I've had the camera for well over a year, but it has been very intimidating. Being a member of the point and shoot camera user group, switching to a digital DSLR has taken some getting used to. Oh yeah! I have no photography training what so ever. So it's not only becoming more familiar with the camera being used in a fully automatic mode (which by the way I have found is a little boring), but being able to use it in a fully manual mode. It's a learning process and I have a long ways to go.
The day before Thanksgiving I spent quite a bit of time walking around the house and taking pictures. This was a very fun day.
|Wreath on the inside of the back door.
|These are so versatile, I just love them.
|Photocopies of leaves.
|Neutrals and colors, it worked well together.
|My other extremely versatile favorite.
|Swag above the mirror in the foyer.
|What's autumn without apples?
|In my tricky corner by the television.
|My favorite is still the clock.
|A portion of my favorite corner of the house.
There you have it. Some of my decorations for fall, now all packed away as I busily decorate for Christmas. I promise not to wait until Easter to share those decorations. But, Santa's helper is a little behind and must play catch up. So off to my workshop, not that I really have a workshop, I'm really just going to clean up the swath of destruction that I've been creating.
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Sunday, January 23, 2011
Project 365 2.0 ~ Day 22
I stayed up last night trying to take some moon pics. The atmospheric distortion was really bad, and I was not very successful. Taken just after midnight, this was one of the best - saturation increased to show the colour under all the moon dust...
Photo taken January 22, 2011
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Held twice a year in Hong Kong, the Global Sources Electronics trade show features the latest technology coming out of East Asia. The events are organized by Global Sources, a US Nasdaq-listed company.
The current instance, taking place between April 11 to 21, focuses on smartphones, wearables, as well as virtual and augmented reality products.
Featuring more than 2700 booths,the business-to-business (B2B) venue highlights innovative manufacturers and suppliers from the region through so-called Experience Zones and the Startup Launchpad.
From idea to manufacturing
Unsurprisingly, many of the electronics on display are produced in the region, with some 90% of the products coming from China. For interested distributors and vendors, the exhibition can be easily paired with a factory visit. According to Global Sources' president Huang Tanwei, visitors may "in the morning visit the exhibition and in the afternoon tour the factories."
Huang further notes that the proximity to manufacturing hub Shenzhen allows many potential buyers to go directly to the producers after having experienced the products in
Hong Kong. In fact, the show's exhibition demonstrates that it is indeed still possible for entrepreneurs to obtain funding for their dreams.
As Chiang Weiwei, Chairwoman of the Taiwan Techmakers Association, points out, Hong Kong's capital market is still looking for investment opportunities. Approaching buyers remains relatively easy for new companies, who can sway many investors with the novelty of their ideas.
Showcasing startup innovation: Launchpad
Unlike CES in Las Vegas, which is known for debuting product concepts and technologies, the Hong Kong-based trade show focuses on consumer electronics that are ready to hit the market, making it a veritable feast for international vendors and distributors.
One of the areas attracting the most attention is the Startup Launchpad, which showcases new products from more than 200 teams. With items ranging from exercise equipment and travel tools to smart sex toys, this year's startups garnered plenty of interest.
For instance, one such invention is called "Move it" and bills itself as the world's first smart home fitness equipment. Special sensors keep track of a person's every motion, be it pushups, body extensions, or kettle bell swings.
The gathered information is then transmitted directly to a monitor, thereby allowing the user to visualize the number of repetitions and keep track of the calories burned, as well as tracking health-relevant data.
The technology is available for just a fraction of professional fitness gear, costing just $260 (NT$8,000).
Crowdfunding success: Indiegogo's booth
In the wake of e-commerce's success, funding platforms have emerged as a crucial venue where startups compete for investments. Testimony to this trend, US-based crowdfunding giant Indiegogo was invited to the exhibition for the second year in a row. This year, its stall featured eight different teams that have been successfully funded on the platform.
One such product is the "Glance Clock," a traditionally-shaped smart wall clock imbued with internet of things (IoT) functionality. Designed by a team from Singapore, the innovative product displays user-relevant information such as personal reminders, the latest messages, or the arrival of the Uber just ordered.
Another innovation which won over internet users is the mini-robotic "uArm Swift." Having earned over $600,000 in funding - more than 95 times its initial target - the affordable robotic arm has garnered plenty of interest already.
It can be programmed to do almost everything, from stirring a cup of coffee to 3D printing and laser engraving.
Acclaim for Taiwanese startups
Taiwan, too, is home to many startups that are seeing success on Indiegogo. A good example is Vago, which is drawing international attention for their travel accessory.
In short, Vago's vacuum compressor allows travelers to minimize their clothing by creating a vacuum,thereby creating more room in their luggage.
According to Vago's team, the product has already completed shipping after having raised over $480,000 in March.
Efforts will now be directed towards improving the quality and overall manufacturing process of the next revision. Currently, European and American manufacturers have shown an interest in cooperation, while a Japanese distributor aims to bring Vago to the market.
Yet another design team from Taiwan with a, well, stimulating idea is the group behind "LoveNuts." While at first glance the product appears to be nothing more than a stubby flashlight, it reveals its full potential when unlocked via Bluetooth.
Then the world's most discrete female vibrator shows its true colors and provides satisfaction controllable via smartphone. Providing satisfaction and maintaining the user's privacy, LoveNuts' inventors have clearly understood the needs of their audience.


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September 8, 2010
RECIPE: Corn and Crab Soup with Chive Oil
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Sweet White Corn Soup with Crab and Chive Oil
recipe this week. It was tasty and easy to do. (I simplified the original recipe by using frozen corn and skipped straining the soup prior to serving...though I think straining it would make a much better presentation with the crab). Disappointed that all three of my family members immediately stirred my masterpiece upon serving. Photo from the Chronicle Books Blog post.
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Yes, I know....I earn the title of "Bad Blogger." I guess blogging just isn't really my thing. I love to read all the blogs I follow, but keeping up one mine...not so much. I thought creating a family blog would be a good way to document our life's happenings...(Turns out--we're not that interesting!) LOL :)
I have posted our Christmas letter for your reading pleasure. There probably won't be another post on here til February or March, so enjoy! :)
Happy Holidays to everyone! Mommy said that she was going to try something a little different this year, and she has decided to let ME write our family's Christmas letter. So, here it goes…
I celebrated my first birthday on August 7th with a fun-filled party. Many family and friends were able to celebrate with me, and we had a blast. Some of my favorite things right now include (in no particular order): Cheerios, baths, Karla (my daycare provider), puzzles, my stuffed animals, watching YouTube videos with Grandpa, dancing, being tickled, AT&T and Amazon Kindle commercials (it may sound strange, but I just love the songs on those commercials), all my friends at daycare, playing with my dog Relay, lasagna, looking at my books, and of course – my mommy and daddy.
My mommy and daddy both continue to work for Marshalltown Schools. Mommy says she has a great class of 2nd graders, and Daddy really enjoys his freshman earth science classes. In the fall and spring, Mommy likes to take me to Daddy's cross country and track meets. I enjoy watching my daddy coach and I love cheering on all the boys and girls.
I am looking forward to making my debut as a flower girl in my Uncle Aaron's wedding this summer. I am so excited to be a part of his special day as he marries my soon-to-be Aunt Jess.
Well, I guess I better wrap this letter up. How did I do for my first one? Mommy and Daddy say they want to wish you all a blessed holiday season and a happy and healthy new year!
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Strength of Schedule (SoS) as a scoring rubric for competitive events
A local poster was kind enough to explain to me how to use SoS as a scoring rubric for competitive gaming. It's really quite simple. Basically you give each player bonus points based upon their competitors' wins. So for example suppose player A played against players B, D and F. Here are the W/L for his opponents:
Player A would score a total of 6 bonus points. You could use these bonus points as a tie breaker. Assume that the tournament is setup such that you can only win or lose each round (ala NOVA system component).
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- Mike Brandt; mvbrandt@gmail said...
Are you going to pare it down to a single undefeated? It's not hard to do, esp. if you have 2 days either way for the event.
If you *ARE* you could use strength of schedule to moderate final seedings for the people who pass through undefeated (as uneven #'s can force you to grant byes in some situations, not that you'll do that, to avoid having 4-0 players get free rides off 3-1's late in the tourney, for example).
- August 23, 2010 at 3:32 PM
- Black Blow Fly said...
Hi Mike
Thanks for dropping by to provide your input. As you know I liked your approach you used and want to emulate some of it. Same thing with how BoLS ran their GT (i.e., split players into two groups on second day). We are planning on using Swiss style pairings like you did on the second day of NOVA. Let's suppose we had 32 players show up. We would need to run 5 rounds for the upper group to have one undefeated player (tie breakers implemented to prevent any draws like you did)...
After round 1: 16
After round 2: 8
After round 3: 4 (end of 1st day)
After round 4: 2
After round 5: 1 (end of 2nd day)
If we could pull 64 players then we would need another round. My guess is we will probably draw around 50 players this time. SoS could be used as either bonus points if we use battle points or as another tie breaker applied at the end if we decide to go with W/L (i.e., no battle points).
- August 23, 2010 at 5:59 PM
- Danny Internets said...
I was discussing the problem of the escalating number of games required to find an undefeated player with our local TO in reference to a large event we're planning for the Columbus Day weekend. If you start with the NOVA format of scoring, an alternative to increasing the number of games is to separate out the players on Day 2 based on seeding and run a second Day 2 championship which functions as a standalone tournament with Day 1 essentially being a qualifier.
For instance:
64 players on Day 1
After game 1: 32 undefeated
After game 2: 16 undefeated
After game 3: 8 undefeated
If you want to stick with a 3 and 2 games/day format you can then select the top 4 seeded undefeated players and only advance them to Day 2:
4 players on Day 2
After game 4: 2 undefeated
After game 5: 1 undefeated
Of course, this is somewhat arbitrary and arguably dilutes one of the most salient features of the system (the elimination of battle points for ranking), but it certainly makes the swiss pairing format much more flexible.
Furthermore, if you select the groups arbitrarily based on seeding (derived from the formula used at NOVA, for instance) you can hold multiple championship brackets on Day 2 at various levels. For instance, the top 4 would be competing for tournament winner, while the next 4 could also play each other for champion of the next bracket down, and so on. That way you can spread the prizes out more and give players something to do on Day 2 other than twiddle their thumbs. The brackets could be referred to as Diamond Bracket (for the championship), Gold Bracket, Silver Bracket, etc., to denote the varying levels of performance from the qualifier.
- August 24, 2010 at 10:17 AM
- Black Blow Fly said...
Those are great ideas Danny. I like the concept of multiple tournaments on Day 2.
I am planning on using P/S/T with no splits on any of these. That is, only one player can score points for primary, secondary or tertiary. I have seen too many games where players gamed the mission and split the points to max out rather than lose. This will help to provide another degree of separation.
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Vegas Baby…or a Break in Training
Last weekend Mac and I headed to Las Vegas for a 48-hour booze-filled, Mötley Crüe-induced party of epic proportions that included VIP booths, dozens of bottles of Patron, tens of thousands of dollars laid on craps tables and tens of thousands more on a small portion of the 400-plus betting options on the Super Bowl.
At least that's what everyone thinks when Mac heads to Vegas. In reality….we enjoyed some R&R (rock & roll AND rest & relaxation), good food, a few cocktails and some workouts in the sunshine while NOT wearing 5 layers of clothing to stay warm.
We booked this trip several months ago, when Mötley Crüe announced that they would do a residency at the Hard Rock Hotel. Not long after booking this trip, we received the invitation to a good friends' wedding in Miami next weekend – so we get to hit up fun, warm locales, two weekends in a row! Not only that, but after we got home from Vegas, Mac turned around the next day and flew to Texas for the week. Then after we get home from Miami, he's off again to Tennessee, New York and New Jersey the following week and weekend. It never ends – but I digress.
We made it to Vegas Friday in time for me to do a quick track workout before heading to dinner with my uncle and his girlfriend at an "old school" Vegas Steakhouse – the Flame Room at the El Cortez Hotel. Mac and I have spent a lot of time in Las Vegas and until this trip, the only time I've been in the old downtown area was during the Las Vegas Marathon in 2005. It's an interesting place that is in stark contrast to the newer strip areas.
Dinner was fun, though we just missed the famed owner of the establishment, and then we were off to the Hard Rock for the opening night of the Mötley Crüe show. The Crüe did not disappoint. The show was scheduled for 9:00pm and they came on around 9:20 – not too bad – I find it so annoying to wait hours for a concert start. The show included the usual theatrics, characters, pyrotechnics and blood being thrown. It also included something we'd never seen from Mötley Crüe before, an acoustic set on a round platform suspended over the crowd; by far my favorite part of the show. It was a show for all ages, as shown by the attendees. It's hard to believe that Mötley Crüe has been doing this for over 30 years.
I had a long run on the schedule for Saturday morning and we were both tired from traveling, so we didn't do anything crazy after the show. I had perfect weather for my long run and ended up running for 1:45:00 in the sunshine and amazing temps. Such a treat for this Chicaogoan during February. My GPS would not pick up a signal, so I'm guessing that I got in somewhere around 10 miles. I'll try to "map my run" when I get home to see if I can figure out the actual distance.
Saturday night we had dinner at our long-time favorite, Simon Kitchen and Bar. Holy YUM. Let's just say we ate and drank a LOT, but it was worth every carb and calorie. After dinner, I was so tired that I went upstairs while Mac hit a blackjack table. I usually enjoy watching him play, but my feet were tired from my run and from wearing heels a LOT this weekend and I just wanted to put them up and relax a little. Funny how my definition of vacation, specifically a weekend in Vegas, has evolved over the years. Training, and life in general, are just more fun with a little more sleep and a little less partying! (Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy a good party, I just also enjoy sleep and good training days!) In fact, this week at work has been a short one and we're soon off on another weekend adventure – this time for a weekend wedding in Florida.


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Recently I had a major seizure that lasted over five minutes. Scary, I know. Not really for me at the time because I have no recollection of it, even to this day. I don't remember feeling like it was going to happen, like I usually do, or it happening at all. My mother and daughter were luckily in the room as it was coming on, and subsequently happened, so they were able to get me to a safe spot and make sure I was ok.
I'm very lucky to have so many people living with me and home some of the time for emergencies like this one.
My hubby was home that day too and was summoned upstairs to observe what was to be my worst seizure yet.
Everyone was pretty scared, but my daughter, being trained in first aid, took charge of the situation and kept a level head, which I heard made everyone more calm.
When I came to I was very confused. I was having a hard time seeing, which is a sure indication that my intracranial pressure had risen too high and my shunts were not working like they're supposed to. I've had seizures in the past after my last surgery in November, but nothing to that magnitude. This one was the real deal.
When I'd had my seizures in November, because they weren't severe and I recovered quickly, I was able to convince my hubby not to take me to the hospital. Coincidentally I had a neurosurgeon appointment the week after my first four seizures, so I said we would bring it up then, which is what we did. He thought the seizures were my brain resetting itself from being under such immense pressure for so long and that they would subside. We thought they had, until March 20.
Now my memory of that day is very choppy at best. I remember bits and pieces. Some of it was important information and the rest is stuff like how hot the ambulance driver was that drove me to Hamilton. Which is where I ended up.
My next clearest recollection was the Tuesday and thinking, "How in the hell did they find a vein in my inner elbow? That's skill!" Considering I'm such a tough poke I was more than a little impressed and very nervous about loosing the site. The absolute last thing I wanted, or needed was a vein hunt.
My nurses came in regularly to ask me questions and my answers were usually the same, and wrong. I was so confused. I had no idea what hospital I was in, and completely thought it was the year before. But the one thing I was sure of was that I was in the hospital, and they weren't letting me leave anytime soon.
My neurosurgeon wasn't in the first day, so the 'on call' resident decided it would be a good idea to pay me a visit. He introduced himself and proceeded with the opening line of, "So you say you have a "headache"". I stopped him. My words were "I understand that you need to check on me, and I appreciate that, but my doctor is… and he will be in tomorrow I'm told. He knows my case and understands everything that's going on with me. So in the interest of saving your time and my anxiety, I'll wait for him. If you don't mind? But you can still approve my pain medication right?"
He was thrilled that I stopped him. He thanked me for not wasting his time, or mine, knowing full well I would be getting my regular neurosurgeon the next day. For me it was very empowering. As confused as I was, I was able to ask for what I needed and wanted. It was a first for me.
All that day they kept me as comfortable as I could be, but I remained confused, dizzy and very nauseous.
I told my family to stay home and my hubby to go to work because there was nothing that was being done that day and since no decisions needed to be made I wouldn't need them there.
Hospitals can be a very lonely place, but having to drag my family an hour away from home just to sit there and watch me sleep isn't fair to them. They do it because they love me. I appreciate every minute they are there.
It was officially day three by the time I saw my neurosurgeon.
He explained that he didn't know why I had the seizure or if I would have another one. Since I'm on so many anti-seizure medications I should be covered, but I still had one and he thought my shunt may have something to do with it.
So now we started making plans. My neurosurgeon started emailing his mentors to see what they would do. Revision of the LP shunt, which they can't monitor? Revision of the brand new programable VP shunt, which was in an awesome spot just in a ventricle that keeps collapsing? Put in a new VP shunt on the left? A pretty major surgery, but could potentially offer some relief. Or a sub temporal decompression, my most feared surgery ever? Taking out a piece of bone from my skull and leaving it out. Forever.
He left it up to me to decide. Of course he would never have went with something stupid that would not have been worthwhile, but he wanted me, and the hubby to be part of the final decision. It felt really good to be an active member of my health care team. I felt supported and heard. My neurosurgeon regularly consulted with me on his plans regarding my care. I really liked that about him.
We were given a couple of days to think about what we wanted to do. During that time I was stuck in the hospital with their boring food and uncomfortable beds.
The hubby and I discussed the pros and cons of each surgery. What subsequent surgeries would be accompanied with each one and what the possible positive outcomes would be, because I really wanted a positive outcome.
I was leaning towards the sub temporal decompression. I thought giving my brain the extra space it needed with all the extra fluid would be the best option. My hubby on the other hand made a good point when he said "You can put one more shunt in to see if it helps. If it doesn't, then you still have one more option. You're not going to your last possible resort." He's a very logical man. He hates seeing me in pain and sick, but he also knows what's best for me, especially when I'm not thinking clearly. And due to that damn seizure I was still all over the place in my thoughts and comprehension.
We decided on the new shunt on the left. It would be a whole new set up, so that would mean I would have to have abdominal surgery, as well as them tunnelling the tubing from my head. Having past experience with this surgery on the right I knew it wasn't going to be a walk in the park.
We had made the decision on Sunday, March 26, and was put on the surgical board for the next day, in hopes that there would be time available. Now how it works in Hamilton General is that when you're put on the board you may or may not have surgery. If a more urgent case comes up, you're bumped.
I completely understand this logic. I would never want to be in a situation where me, or a loved one was waiting to get an emergent surgery while someone who is stable could have waited.
I was stable.
Monday came and went, with nothing by mouth and my family by my side. We have become very accustomed to this routine.
Tuesday, turned out my surgeon wasn't performing surgeries that day, but we weren't told until that morning. Annoying? Absolutely! More than annoying! Remember, my family is coming from an hour away to sit by my side and wait in a waiting room to hear that I am ok. I sent them home to rest. Up bright and early the next morning.
Wednesday, no food, no water, truth be told, I wasn't hungry anyway. The waiting began again. The hours dragged on.
And then we heard the sound. The sound I had come to dread when I was waiting for surgery. The helicopter.
Whenever the helicopter arrived it usually meant that someone was in need of an operating room. My operating room. I was being bumped. Again.
In came my food tray and three cups of ice water (I had trained my nurses to bring me at least two or three at a time). I would cry every time, but I wouldn't get mad. Someone needed my operating room more than I did. Someone needed my neurosurgeon more than I did. I was going to still be alive in a day or two. They may not be alive in an hour. How could I be selfish when they were in more of a crisis than me?
Thursday comes. Same rodeo different horses. All of a sudden, chaos. People are in and out of my room. Antibiotics are being hung, pain meds are given. Go to the washroom I'm told. The orderly comes to take me down. I kiss my husband and I'm through the doors.
I'm familiar with the smells of surgical wing. It doesn't scare me the way it used to. Someone hands me a hat to wear. I think it's stupid because I'm having brain surgery and they're just going to take it off. They're asking me questions and there's a lot of commotion getting everything and everyone in place for what is my sixth brain surgery.
I always say a prayer before I go under. I'm not overly religious, but I was brought up believing in God and have always felt comfort in praying when I needed him/her/them.
Then I woke up.
Usually I remember the recovery room vividly, this time I remember a flash. I remember waking in my room and being very tired and sore. That's about it.
Friday. I know from experience I needed to get up and moving. So up I got and away I went. I was done with being in the hospital. After almost two weeks of being there I wanted to go home. I wanted my bed. I wanted my cat. I totally forgot I had a dog for the first couple of days, until I saw a picture of him on my phone, so I wanted him too!
When Saturday came I was so excited. I knew I was going home. I didn't know if the shunt was really working yet because I had so much surgical pain, but I knew I would recover better at home. I had already conned one of the health care aids into putting my suitcase out so I could start packing what I could before the hubby got there. Another routine we had become accustomed to.
Then she came in, what turned out to be my favourite nurse, with my discharge papers and follow up notes. After having so many brain surgeries I kinda knew the drill. "Stitches out in 10-14 days, cat scan and follow up appointment in 4-6 weeks. If anything seems out of the ordinary, come back in." Those words, "Come back in." Um, no. Hard pass! I've just spent two bloody weeks in Hotel Hamilton! "Come back in"?!?!?!!!!! I'd rather not. Get me home! So we said our goodbyes, hugged my favourite nurse and left.
Hubby knows that stretch of Hwy 6 and the 401 like the back of his hand. I actually think the car could autopilot if it had to. But he also knows every single bump. He knew where every crack in the road was and where to avoid so that I was in the least amount of pain for the ride. He was so careful.
We made it home in a little over an hour, to an excited puppy and ecstatic nine year old, but I think my cat was the happiest to see me. He won't leave my side when I'm sick, so when I'm in the hospital he's distraught.
We started making a plan for what would be my new 'normal'. Lots of watchful eyes, or babysitters as I call them, and rides everywhere since my license was now officially suspended. Even though I haven't been driving since November.
I still don't know if this shunt has done the 'trick' as I've been under so much stress that I normally wouldn't be under, but I'm hopeful. The last thing I want is another surgery any time soon.


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If I'm mistaken about the intent, then carry on!
If I'm mistaken about the intent, then carry on!
"And you ate an apple, and I ate a pear,
From a dozen of each we had bought somewhere;
And the sky went wan, and the wind came cold,
And the sun rose dripping, a bucketful of gold. " - Millay
but the "Stopped" portion never stops a mob, it slows them and makes it so they can't attack.
"Stopped" also effects some mobs strangely, like Dire Bears who still move at full speed but lose the ability to attack.
The "Slow" portion doesn't seem to even be noticeable when that's the only debuff they are given.
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AoK @ Argonnessen
A little confused as to how it would be 'technically difficult'...
Ranged combat procs are already affected by spellpower/crit mods, at least partially - the lightning strike procs from my xbow are noticably modified, often landing 800+ on non crit procs, far more than the 600 points that is supposedly the base damage... procs from the ranged stances *should* work in the same manner, I would think... I haven't done precise testing on whether or not spellpower mods are affecting the 'every hit' or 'on critical' burst damage at all.
Argonessen (mains):
Myriellah (Stargazer II), Xryn (Pale Master), Ryaleen (Air Savant), Mayeena (Assassin)
Leader and founder of the ShadowThieves guild
Audience with the Queen or whatever it is called... Is there any way to tie that to the Fey counter like rain of arrows? Yes, it lasts 5 mins, but only 1 per rest which makes not worth it especially since I can dump more into something that is a passive feat.... like the armor reducing one.I would like to see a 3 minute use with a 2 minute cooldown so at least you are not always on or something. Or, 5 minute use with a 5 minute cooldown. Whatever needs to happen. Just don't tie it to rest shrines.So far, both the Epic Moments for SC are lame and almost useless. Rain of Arrows is nice in design but lacks so much in execution. AQ is great, if ur diplo is 40ish, however, the 1 time clickie is just not that appealing considering what it is compared to on other EDs.If rain of arrows is ever fixed/boosted/adjusted to be more betterer, I would go with that one. However, if AQ goes onto a Fey counter like RoA, then it would at least make it choice. Currently, I choose neither and dump into a passive ability.
Sarlona Server Mythical:
Kluege Fixer- Baddabing - Majuscule Kluege - Klueje - Klooj Maker - Dundar Kluege - Superkluege
Patch 2 report:
Tested it a bit on my sorc (human sorc 20/5ep)
Fey Favor:
Now works on spells. Still hard to get them as even casting constantly for 10min i only got it to 7..
But thats as much as I could get. It seems like the fey favor stacks have a limited, hidden duration. Seems to be about 5-7 mins, then they just disappear.
Was just wondering around the underdark, so not lost to the other frequent things known to cause them to be lost:
didnt ddoor
didnt portal anywhere
didnt die
didnt shrine..
They just seem to expire for no reason after a while. So I could never reach the 10 required to test the epic moment due to that.
all other previous mentioned issues still exist. (overly spammy combat log for this ED, and all other EDs, etc).
one more thing to add
it seems if you hit an enemy with Pin while the previous debuff is still active, the new Pin will not do anything aside from the damage
PS: Greensteel RUINED the game! and you all know it!
less buffing, more nerfing!!!
to make it easier for those of you that wants to avoid me in game, all my characters are in "Bladesworn Mercenaries"
Stay good is broken for tier 3. It no longer counts as good for DR breaking purposes.
Sarlona Server Mythical:
Kluege Fixer- Baddabing - Majuscule Kluege - Klueje - Klooj Maker - Dundar Kluege - Superkluege
my tier 3 healing spring is broken..it only heals once per minute rather than every 20 seconds
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It's a tradition he started at Utah State several years ago. Andersen said he will make sure each senior gets a chance to wear the "C" on his jersey.
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It does not matter to me whether Ali was born in Kaaba or not;
What matter to the whole universe is, Ali is their Mola whereas; Kaaba is only Qibla (The direction Finder) and that is to find Mola and Maw-wa?
Kaaba is a place of his descends and Mosque is the place of his ascends.
Ali was there from Adam to Akhir in to, for one lac, 24 thousand times and descent and destination of his arrival is; Qibla and Qaba.
Ali is the fulcrum of belief and the caliper of witness.
A zenith of peace and, the depth of calmness;
Ali is Zeal as hope when hopeless and sleek enthusiasm when one aboard.
He is like arrival of goddess in the midst of hell saving the humanity with serenity.
Ali is a sight that excite and scene that sparks and ignites.
Ali is a thinking that becomes thought thus thought that sorts thinking as worship.
He is an Idol of adore and icon of war hence a beacon that can never be ignore.
Ali is face of God Like a dot and a knot that attaches you with prophet and God.
He is the arm of Mighty as deity.
He is the dialect of God that makes fate and fall as date without debate.
He is pond of intellect with a pool of all knowledge within.
To many he is God and to me he is my Lord who praises and adores His God as
" Innaka Ala Kullay sheyin Qadeer" (Dr Raza)
Ali (A.S) By Dr RazaHaider,The difference between you and me is; your Kabba is qibla and my qibla is one born in Kaaba for regardless Kaaba is a place of his ancestor and he is the inheritor.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
"Uncommon Ground" show begins Friday, March 12th!
If you are from the Dallas area, be sure and drop by, the reception will be from 6 to 9pm on Friday, and if you miss us, the show will be up until April 3rd.
I'm very proud & excited to be showing my work with three very talented women, Gina Marie Dunn, Kate Wickham and Michelle Stroescu and can't wait to see all of our work hung together - it is guaranteed to be very colorful!
For more details on the gallery, be sure to visit:
Here are a few of the pieces that will be in the show!
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If your students are currently working in or considering a profession in the healthcare industry, this pronunciation program is a must. Using words and expressions often heard in the medical field, Canadian Speechsounds for Healthcare Professionals introduces all the consonant and vowel sounds with instructions, video clips, diagrams, explanations of common problems, and spelling examples. The program explains and gives examples of the critical differences between words that may be confusing. Students are able to record and compare single and multi syllable words, short phrases, and sentences – from "Hi" and "pain" to "We suspect subacute bacterial endocarditis." and "A cervical chordotomy was done for intractable pain." Stress, Endings, Linking, Intonation exercises use realistic medical words and expressions. Students are provided with a variety of activities to practice pronunciation and vocabulary. Using the Locator and Authoring options the program can be customised to focus on or add specific words, phrases or sentences making this program even more of an individual tutor!
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Investment in real estate has always been a trend. In the last two decades, it has become almost everyone's paramount dream to buy a property in India. The purpose behind this motive can be many, but principally it is for residential or investment purpose. Real estate developers are always coming up with some or the other lucrative plans to make these transactions an easy job for non-residential Indians (NRIs), and so is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI controls this kind of transactions, and all of these fall under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).
- Pan Card (Permanent Account Number)
- OCI/PIO Card
- Resident Visa impressed on the Passport
- Passport Size Photograph
- Address Proof
- Monthly bank statement of a local bank
- Notarized Power of Attorney(In India)
Tax laws are similar for NRIs as well as for residents. Both can save taxes by investing in real estate properties. It benefits on taxes to non-residential Indians in the same way as it does to Indians. Under Section 80C, one can claim a deduction of Rs 1 lakh. Both are given several benefits on the amount they pay as interest on home loan. In addition to that, both have to pay same registration fee, stamp duty, municipal taxes and a 30% discount on rent for maintenance.
In case a person wants to own more than one property, then only one can be approved as self-occupied. The other should be purchased on the name of parents.
No tax is paid on the self-occupied property. However, if there are more vacant properties, only one should be shown as self-occupied and rest can be taken for as disclosed, and that will add to the taxable income.
If the property in India is rented out, then the income from it would be taxable, and hence, income tax returns shall be filed within the country. One may have to show this rented income in ones country of residence as well and pay taxes there. However, it is not applicable if that country has a Double Tax Avoidance Agreement(DTAA) with India.
If one plans to sell ones property, then capital gain tax needs to be paid, as per the Income Tax Act. However, if the property is occupied for over 36 month then a long term capital gain benefit is given to the owner.
If the property is possessed for 3 years, it is considered as long-term capital gains and hence, is taxed at 20%, and an exemption is claimed by making another investment in property. Further, capital gains may be taxable in the country of your residence, if it doesn't have a comprehensive DTAA with India.
Lenders are ready all the time to fund ones purchase provided all the eligibility criteria are met and papers are clean. Ones educational qualifications and profession plays a pivotal role in the loan approval. Such as, only a graduate NRI can be given home loans in India. It is always advisable to verify papers by a lawyer, check the title paperwork of the property specially if it was jointly owned, inherited or under mortgage. A no due certificate needs to be taken from the developer/seller at the time of transaction to make sure that the property doesn't have any water bill, electricity bill or any other pending bill with the authorities. For new developments, It is made sure that the land title is clear, and the builder has taken all required construction permits and approvals from the civic authorities.
As per the RBI norms, maximum 80% of the total value of the property can be given to the buyers by a financial institutions, and rest has to be borne by an NRI buyer. The whole transaction has to dealt in Indian currency. These lenders assist NRIs with loans for repair and maintenance of the property as well.
Since all the transaction happens through banking channel, the repayment of the loan needs to be done through inward remittance. One can get the money remitted from NRO/NRE account in this country and issue Electronics Clarence Service (ECS) or post-dated cheques from ones Foreign Currency Non Resident (FCNR), NRE or NRO account. The payment can also be made through cheques issued from one's local residence bank account or by using the rent in case the property is laid out.
If one plans to buy an under-construction property, the developer might ask for a power of attorney (PoA) clearance favouring them as this makes the documentation related work comparatively easier and quicker.
A PoA can be given for anything including mortgage, deeds, contracts, lease or sell, and it needs to be worded well by a professional lawyer who you trust.
If you want to sale or dispose your property, it is always recommended to get in touch with an Indian POA who can complete registration, possession and execution of agreement efficiently.
According to FEMA rules, NRIs can freely purchase or sell any immovable property except plantation, agricultural land or farm house property that one has acquired or inherited in India. In case of farm house, agricultural properties and plantation, these can only be sold to Indians. However, it can always be gifted to an NRI or an Indian.
There are some certain RBI guidelines that needs to be adhered to in case of repatriation of sales process.
An NRI buyer needs to decide whether he/she wants money as repatriate or not. If one wants to repatriate, the transaction has to be made in from a foreign currency from an overseas account, NRO, NRE, FCNR or foreign exchange remittance. The repatriation can be made up to the invested amount in the property.
- Examine carefully all the payment documents. The property can be under single or joint ownership basic. If there is any difficulty, a certified copy needs to be obtained from the local registrar's office.
- Collect No-encumberence certificate of the last 30 years to make sure that no mortgage is outstanding at the time of purchase.
- Consult a lawyer in regards to the documents, who can further verify if the clear title can be forwarded to the buyer.
- Get needed clearance as per the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act.
- It is absolutely recommended to buy the property from a reputed developer who has a perfect record. In case of a third party, always vindicate if he/she possesses power of attorney to make transactions.
- Seek an advice from a registrar to verify if the price quoted is correct as per the market value.
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Givan Lötz' MAW is out now! This collection of folk songs, blue waltzes and burial hymns is available on limited edition translucent blue vinyl, housed in a gorgeous, reverse-board printed jacket. Comes with a download of MAW plus bonus download of "sister" album YAW. Pick up a copy via the OE Bandcamp.
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This month marks the 10th anniversary of Other Electricities! To celebrate, we've got a limited edition OE enamel pin available, which also comes with a download of a 27-track compilation spanning the catalog. We'll also be sharing other OE odds and ends throughout the month, such as the never before seen OE illustration by Mel Kadel that accompanies this post. As always, thanks for the continued support!
Givan Lötz - MAW vinyl/digital is out October 28, 2016. You can pre-order the album and stream/download the track "Watchtower" now!
Dino Felipe's collaborative wonder, PRŌJEKT! is now available! Pick up a cassette or digital copy, which both include the bonus track Truth Is Marching (For Orlando And The Rest Of Us)."
We're happy to announce that OE's releasing the forthcoming SIXTIETH (yes, sixtieth) album by one of the most prolific musicians in the world - Dino Felipe. PRŌJEKT! is an experiment in collaboration, featuring ten friends putting their chosen lyrical/vocal touches on Dino's compositions. Much like Dino's entire body of work, the result is unpredictable, adventurous and infectious. PRŌJEKT! is out 7/29/16, and you can check out a preview track over at our Soundcloud.


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Mention plucking your own eyebrows to some and they'll wince at the thought of it, others like myself think nothing of it, when you've been self-plucking for over 15 years you tend to develop an 'insensitivity' to it. But self-plucking is an invaluable skill and once you've mastered the art of plucking those brows you won't feel the need to rush to the nearest salon whenever your brows need taming.
The most important thing you'll need is a good set of tweezers, too blunt a pair and you'll barely pluck the hair out, a good quality sharp pair of tweezers will last a lifetime. A good brow pencil or kit is a great tool for finishing off, you'll know from experience which you prefer so it's best to try a couple of brands out, for me E.l.f's Studio eyebrow kit is a little miracle worker, the brush makes it easy to both style and shape those brows.
You'll know what style you like, when trying to self pluck for the first time its best to let those hairs grow out a little so you know where to pluck around your preferred eyebrow shape. If however you'd prefer to start from a step by step guide, this tutorial by Va Voom Vintage is a great starting point.
To start brush your brows with an eyebrow brush this will give you a better indication of where needs plucking, it's an unwritten rule of sorts that you should never pluck above the brow you want to concentrate underneath the brow, this will give your brows that defined shape.
It's best to start plucking after a bath or shower as the heat will open your pores making it easier and far more painless to pluck those hairs, it you find a few hairs a little troublesome pull your eyebrow slightly and pluck but a good quality tweezer should remove those hairs effortlessly.
Remove your hairs using a light plucking motion, concentrating on those rogue hairs to re-define your shape. Take time to stop and examine your handy work this also ensures that you don't get pluck happy and over pluck, believe me we've all done it from time to time..
Don't rush to apply your make up straight away after plucking, I find it's best to pluck my brows an hour before applying make up to give them time to rest. Although applying moisturiser afterwards is a great way to soothe the skin whilst sticking to your daily regime.
When styling your brows afterwards it's best to follow your brow line, simply follow the shape you've plucked and they'll define themselves. If you're using an eyebrow pencil give your brows a slow brush over to define the shape.
The first few times you self pluck it may seem a little painful and hard especially when looking in the mirror at yourself plucking each hair out, but after time it will become easier, you'll get to know what methods you prefer and develop your own regime.
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That's what i get for not posting for a week!
I promise I have lots of great posts planned.
I've been working the most bizarre hours. If you know a little about me, you know I work in Residence Life and I live in a residence hall. Recently people have been going crazy and vandalizing one of the floors, so I've been sitting up there from 12am to 4am. I'm over the immature behavior effecting the residents who live there and decided I'll just babysit the hall. I have a great boss that lets me make my work hours more flexible since I'm sitting up thre, but it's still exhausting, and I still have a lot to get done during the day.
This is my excuse for not posting for like a week. Enough about that.
Last weekend I went out for a friend's brithday! It was a blast.
|L: Me and the birthday girl, Kasey TR: Me and my friend from work Amanda showing off our party favors. BR: Me and two of my friends that are more than "work friends" Stephen and Megan
We went to a restaurant in Atlanta and then went dancing after, we got back at 2am and then I had to be up at 6:30am to get ready and head to Valdosta (about a 3.5 hour drive). My younger sister, Nicole was in a play, James and the Giant Peach, and it was her last weekend performing so I got to seeher in it and spend some time with her, and our brother, Alex, my stepmom, Anita.
|Me, Nicole, and Alex after the play at dinner
I also got to see my other brother, TJ and have brunch with my dad. This sounds kind of confusing so let me explain. I'm from one of those his, mine, ours, families.
My parents had me, my brother TJ, and my brother John.
My mom married Rodney, my step dad who has a son, Ted, and then they have two boys together Michael and Daniel.
My dad married Anita, my step mom and had Nicole and Alex.
My brother TJ and his girlfriend just had a baby on Monday. He is adorable! His name is Hudson and I can't wait to meet him!
I'm sorry this pictures aren't so great. I keep forgetting to bring my camera, which is much better than my phone.
I am totally caught up on Mad Men and I can't wait for the new season to start next weekend! It looks like Betty Draper won her battle with her weight!
(Fun fact, Jon Hamm won't wear underwear with his outfits and it was big drama on the set, I won't post the picture here, because it's graphic, but you can clearly see "little Jon Hamm" through his pants. Google it. You'll see why they demanded the underwear. God bless Jon Hamm.)
I also started watching Bates Motel, I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. There are all these scary TV shows now - Hannibal is coming to NBC and then there is The Following. I'd potentially like to watch those, but I'm afraid I'll freak myself out. I couldn't watch Season 1 of American Horror Story on my own, I was okay with Season 2, though. I love scary movies and thrilling TV shows, but then every little bump or knock in my apartment totally freaks me out. I'm convinced that someone is waiting to murder me.
Last night I watched our students perform The Vagina Monologues. No matter how many times I see the different monologues performed, it is always so moving.
I'm still in the midst of job searching, and the closer I get to May the more nervous I get. I know stuff will open in my field and that I just have to keep trying. I hate uncertainty. Can't I just have a brief glimpse? Please?
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Bethany Cross
New Year Resolutions are a tricky thing, especially for this new writer. With the hard work to get your baby finished and scheduled for publication you would think some of the pressure would be off, right? Nope! New pressures arise with covers, edits, marketing and such, like children you never stop worrying about them.
So I have resolved to stop worrying so much and relax. To enjoy the fact that I get to do something I really love; to do my best to bring joy to others through my story telling and to keep learning along the way.


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To celebrate the 4th of July, I made this cake for an office party at the advertising agency that I'm interning at. Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to be there to enjoy the cake, but I did get a sneak taste of one of the cookies that we didn't use. IT WAS SO GOOD!
Anyway, so the cookies are homemade and a recipe I borrowed from Erin (who has amazing cookie skills. Seriously. Check them out here) which I swore I wouldn't tell to anyone. They also have little sprinkles on them which is why they look a little bumpy. (Erin's would never look this bad!) The cake is white cake with homemade buttercream frosting (MMMMMMM) and fondant accents.
Anyway, I only got this one picture from an iPhone so not the best, but hope you enjoy!


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Friday, November 14, 2008
My bookshelves...
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- Jennifer said...
Wow, the dragon thing with the red globe is really awesome! I like the painting in the first photo too.
I don't get so much overflow on my shelves, probably because I'll take any excuse to reorganise them. I'm impressed by how many you've managed to fit onto one shelf without them falling off!
- November 15, 2008 12:52 AM
- Holly said...
Breezey: That's some seriously colourful wallpaper ya got there! :D
Jenny: LOL at your comment about the dragons and globe. I saw this post earlier but didn't comment and I KNEW you'd say that when you saw it! :P
- November 15, 2008 4:26 AM
- Breezey375 said...
Jen- I'd wanted one of those dragons for years they're always at local fairs, but I wasn't going to pay %20 for one. Then my sister's friend's older sister opened a store. Got that for eight bucks!
Yeah my shelves are crazy! In my defense I have around oh probably 3-400 books and only two cases for them! So that's as organized as they get. Originally each shelf was full to overflowing but...
Holly- My grandma put that in decades ago when she and my grandpa moved into the house, so mom put her foot down about painting over it. Although I admit, I really actually love it.
- November 16, 2008 4:46 PM
- Jennifer said...
Lol, I guess having more books than space isn't the worst problem to have. ;-)
- November 18, 2008 4:18 AM


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There are problems at Plymouth rock, and Beth and Patrick are caught right in the middle of it all! In this book, the sixth in "The Imagination Station" series, the cousins are in hot pursuit of a man named Hugh who has used a special ring to leave his time (medieval ages) and stir up trouble during the colonial times in North America.
After using the Imagination Station in Whit's End, the cousins come face to face with Hugh and try to convince him to return to his time. Fearing punishment, Hugh runs away and suddenly, Beth and Patrick are surrounded by a bunch of Native Americans, with arrows!
Through a series of events, Beth and Patrick find themselves among the crowd at the first Thanksgiving, but Hugh is stirring up trouble again and the celebration may be ruined!
Compared to Showdown with the Shepherd, this book lacks a bit when it comes to drama and a smooth plotline. Though it's still a good read, it seems like the authors are stretching a bit to develop a climax to the storyline. However, it's still great work and a worth taking a look at. Why not buy all six books in the series for a Christmas gift? At only $5 each, it's something worth thinking about!
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I feel stuck, and like im just keeping myself busy all day then I go to bed...I just lay there and think about how i am empty. There is no baby anymore.
So one of those keeping busy things is a part time job, focusing on getting the things for the house we need, AKA a wood stove and vent system to keep us warm this winter. So I am upstairs sewing, making us money and my DH is downstairs cleaning up the basement getting ready for the stove project. And today he brought up the bassinet i was going to make a cover for from my wedding gown. And it reminded me I dont have to rush to do that project anymore. And so I put it in the empty nursery. I havent been in there but maybe once since the miscairrage and i walked in to see my rocking chair my mom rocked me in with the baby blanket hanging over it that mataunt ray made for us and the basket of baby books, with the last thing i had bought for baby on top. "I love you mommy" and I felt like crying my eyes out. Nobody will call me mommy.
I wanted to scream, and kick, and punch, and throw up.
I was pregnant and now I am not. I want that back. That hope, that promise of the whisper before bed, I love you mommy...
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I received the following email from Deborah along with this photo of Goldie at home.
Below Deborah's email & photo are some of the more moronic quotes from Maurice Barry, Vice President and attorney (maybe soon-to-be former attorney) for the Humane Society of Central Illinois:
Hi everyone this is Deborah emailing just to say THANK YOU for helping my family get our dog Goldie back. Goldie was returned on February 01,2007 by her adopted family. Goldie is doing fine.
Again I would like to thank Mrs.Hunley, my lawyer Dominic and their staff from putting up with me calling all day and almost everyday. All of the rescue groups, volunteers who have taken the time to research and help me find Goldie. To the adopted family THANK YOU, for taking care of her and for having a heart to give her back.
Words can not express how my family feel having her home. I am sorry for emailing so late with this information. Thanks again to everyone for their support in this journey.
"There's a lot more to this than what she's saying," Barry said. "When the facts come out, you'll see she's misrepresented facts. She's tried every route to cause problems for the Humane Society."
Barry said that even if the dog did belong to Marks, the Humane Society still will oppose taking her away from its adopted family
Marks has been the only pet owner to contact the Humane Society about any of the Katrina pets, Barry said.
Barry recalled the emergency trip he took with Dave Severino to Slidell Airport last year to rescue the pets about a month after Katrina. Volunteers from St. Tammany Parish quickly helped load the dogs and cats on the plane during the rescue mission. There were no documents signed concerning ownership of the pets, which the volunteers represented as having been relinquished or abandoned during the disaster, Barry said.
"We were just worried about getting them the hell out of there," Barry said. "Every one of those dogs and cats would have died had we not flown down there that day."
"You're going to make her out to be the biggest martyr in the world," Barry said from his office Thursday. "This is news to me completely. We seem to be making up the story as it goes along. Everyone from
"That dog would be dead if we hadn't flown there to pick it up. Period. That's the story," he said.


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Done! My very 1st pair of knitted socks! Never knew it's so easy to knit a pair of socks!
Here's d web for anyone who's interested to learn too.
And I added d basic Cable pattern that's from here :
Rnd 1: P1, (K3, P1) 3times. rep to end of round (rnd).
Rnd 2: same as rnd 1.
Rnd 3: P1, (SL1, K2, P1) 3times. P1, (K2, SL1, P1) 3times. rep to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: same as rnd 3.
Rnd 5: P1, (C3F, P1) 3times. P1, (C3B, P1) 3times. rep to end of rnd.
Rnd 6: same as rnd 1.
C3F = slip next st onto cable needle & hold at front of work. K next 2 sts, K1 from cable needle
C3b = slip next 2 sts onto cable needle & hold at back of work. K next st, K2 from cable needle


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Arsenal eye TWO PSG players
According to Express, Premier League giants, Arsenal FC have decided to raid French champions Paris Saint-Germain for a double swoop. If reports are to be believed then Arsenal wants French midfielder Adrian Rabiot and Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani this summer from the French side.
Arsenal has only made one major signing this summer, Petr Cech from Chelsea and the club is looking forward to strengthening their squad this time by signing a new midfielder and a striker.
The striker is a key priority for the Gunners who have only Olivier Giroud as a proper striker up front. Arsene Wenger had signed Danny Welbeck from Manchester United last summer, but the English striker has been vulnerable. Wenger has even tried Theo Walcott in the position and even though Walcott did a commendable job, it is definitely not a permanent solution.
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, but the deal is yet to be finalised. In the meantime according to the media the team is been strongly linked with a move for Edinson Cavani.
Also French midfielder Adrian Rabiot has been linked with the Gunners who are looking for a central midfielder who could be a cover Francis Coquelin and Jack Wilshere. Wilshere is injury prone and has already been out of action for two months. Francis Coquelin is young and the club does not have a cover player for the Frenchman.
Arsenal has players like Mathieu Flamini and the captain Mikel Arteta, but a title aspiring team cannot just reply on two ageing players like the duo. So Rabiot who had a very good season with PSG last time will be a great move for the Gunners.
It will be interesting to see if PSg agrees to sell two of their star players to Arsenal. Manager Laurent Blanc had confirmed earlier in the summer that they would not sell any of their star players this time as they are eyeing a restructuring of the squad to challenge for the UEFA Champions League.


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It's been over a week since my last post.
What the hell?!?! you ask yourself. (well, maybe not).
I don't know what happened..other than that I've been going to work, getting home, trying to get some things done, trying to establish a bit of a new routine..and failing at it.
The job goes fairly well...I think. I get off work and home in time to be able to make & eat something before 7pm, which is one of the things I wanted. However, my job is a bit mentally taxing, so when I get home, I just want to turn my brain off.. not good for someone with artistic aspirations, huhn?
That, and I absolutely must being incorporating a workout routine, as my previous job had me hauling autoglass, while not a good workout, still had me sweating it out some. Now I sit in a semi-comfy chair..which was actually replaced with an ergonomic piece of shyte.. I hate everything ergonomic. Even the word. It's some amalgam that really means `incredibly uncomfortable`. Still, at least this uncomfy chair breathes..well, the back is mesh (granted, bent inward at an angle that forces your spine to bend 'properly' [read: painfully] ).
So, there's that. One of the guys in the office is trying to lose 40 pounds. So maybe I can have a cardio-buddy or something, if I get a gym membership. If nothing else, at least there's someone in the office I can talk to over the watercooler about getting into shape and losing weight.
Anyhow.. art stuff!
I wasn't sure what I was going to doodle, but I wanted it to be a girl.. but maybe a rugged girl.. or something like that.
This is all of an hour - from some random shape-doodling to a rough piece with some colour added to give it a little flavour...think I spent a good 10 minutes trying to get the focal-gradient somewhere I'd be happy with it.


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And so I'm back in University of Malaya.
So nice of the college admin; they gave me me old room back! Awesomeness.
And so classes will start tomorrow and along with it, endless assignments, discussions and fried brain cells.
Lack of sleep will soon follow and breathing becomes something to be reminded about.
This time it's different though. This time I'm a final year student. Old as old can be. In a year's time, I'll be embarking on a new phase of life, a new chapter, a new everything.
So here's to an amazing Final Year; memories, lessons and laughs.


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Sunday, July 5, 2009
Who Loves Ya Baby!
It's not difficult. It won't take long. In fact, I'll even do it right along with you.
Take your hands off your keyboard. Wrap your arms around yourself and say, "(Your name), I love you! You are a beautiful person! And Janet loves you too!"
Have a great week!
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Sweet! Thanks Janet!ReplyDelete
Very nice gentle reminder to be kind to ourselves...Thank you Janet! We love you too! :o)ReplyDelete
Oh, I'm not sure I can...I'm British and very proper. Oh go on then, I'll give it a little try because, ya know, I'm worth it ;-) xxxReplyDelete
aww thanks for the hug Janet... right back at ya!ReplyDelete
I did it! And, my afternoon is going to go much better now! Oh, and just so you know, when you come to visit next, click the Awards & Other Gifts button...I linked your blog to mine! The story ran yesterday, but now you're there permanently as my link to goodness.ReplyDelete
thanks Tracy & Marinik! Spud - I knew you could do it!ReplyDelete
Holly, I actually did see your story yesterday, but I only had a few minutes to play cuz i had girls coming over to make full moon dreamboards. It was a lotta fun! and thank YOU very much!
Well wasn't that fun? I think I'll try it on my husband next.ReplyDelete
Thanks. I needed that :-)ReplyDelete
We love you too, Janet! Here's a great big American hug topped with English cream tea, just for you!ReplyDelete
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I'm not going to lie that I'm a little disappointed that the first snail I ever noticed/found happens to be a non-native species. Already as a birder I've grown an aversion to non-native species. Still, this is a cool looking snail. I found the original shell at a retention pond area in downtown Wilkes-Barre, PA along some railroad tracks. I was busy looking for sandpipers in the low water of the retention pond. So, once I decided I was into snails, I went back to look for a live specimen. Easily I found a bunch of these snails along the roadside as soon as I parked my car. To be fair, it was drizzling so they were moving about.
Cepaea nemoralis is a common snail of Europe. It goes by the common names Brown-lipped Snail and Grove Snail. It's a good sized snail- the shell I measured is about 21mm high and 20mm wide, give or take.
The most interesting thing while looking for an identification that this snail led me to was an article on thrush selection of banded snails at http://www.weichtiere.at/english/gastropoda/terrestrial/banded_snails.html. It seems the polymorphism of these snails (some seem to have more or less bands, yellowish to brownish base colors) helps them survive. Light snails fair better against light dry backgrounds, dark ones against dark backgrounds when it comes to being found and eaten by thrush and other creatures that find the tasty morsel snails by sight.
|This is the actual first snail shell I ever collected.
|Range map from Land Snails of Limestone Communities and Update of Land Snail Distributions in Pennsylvania (Pearce) with my own county added to range (in orange). Formerly unknown to Luzerne County.
Identification notes:
Height: about 21mm on mine
Width: about 20mm on mine (listed as 22-24mm in Burch)
Shell: Imperforate Heliciform
Lip: Reflected with a brown color
Apertural Teeth: None
Aperture: Ovate-lunate
Whorls: about 5
Other: Color Bands
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Epsco Retention Ponds
Wilkes-Barre, PA- Luzerne Co.
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Monday, September 9, 2013
Hey Cupcake!
I used a favorite trick of mine for this card, and that is to use vellum to tone down crazy bright designer paper. I trimmed the vellum a little smaller than the DP so you can really get the impact of it, but in a small, easy to digest dose. I used Gina K. designs Sweetest Blessings, and label dies from A Muse Studio.
I have been loving yellow for a month or two, which is a new thing for me. One of the reasons has to be this Authentique pad. I love every piece of paper in it-they are all yellow and gray. I also added some vintage seam binding. This is a narrower width than is typical. The stamps are GKD Spring Mix. The tag is, well, I can't remember, but it's super cool, and it came with a lot of other cool tags of various shapes and sizes.
I used the Smackin' Acetate technique here, which is just so fun! This darling stamp is GKD Eclectic Summer.
Another Eclectic Summer card. How cute is that fish?
Another Eclectic Summer card. I have made at least a dozen cards with this little barrel. The white ink is WPlus9, and I like it quite a bit. White ink, as you know if you are an experienced stamper, is hard to make well. I think WPlus9 did a good job on this one.
We are having a little Indian Summer here, and by that I mean: my house is hot! How about you? Are you seeing fall temps yet?
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awesome cards! It's been in the 70's for us which is pretty warm.
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What happens when Hayden has to work and I have Morgan's schedule to work around for my long run?
I make do... And improvise.
2.4 miles to Jocelyns house.
5 miles route with Jocelyn.
She drove me home so I could let Morgan go do what she had to do.
At this point I still had 4.5 miles to finish and Aspen to watch. So, I did what I could to make things not so boring for her.... I let her play at the park across the street and ran 22 laps around the park while she played.
22 laps.
I was dizzy by the end.
Running 12 miles earns me almost a full days worth of weight watchers points...25. I've been craving me some chicken pot pie from KFC. This lovely nugget cost me 21 points. Worth it, baby!


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Science and technology are major forces in our everyday lives. They help structure our personal and working relationships. They offer new possibilities - but also new threats. They allow opposite ends of the globe to speak to one another - simultaneously, they are linked to the possible despoliation of that globe through industrial pollution and environmental damage. Science and technology also offer new ways of understanding everyday reality - they exist both as a body of 'facts' about the world and as a framework for rational thought. Meanwhile, that form of rationality may blind us to alternative ways of valuing ourselves and the world around us.
This book is written at a time when the relationship between public groups, science and environmental challenges appears more pressing than ever. However, it is also written in the belief that an emerging body of scholarship and practical initiative is well-placed to address these challenges.
Of course, given the social significance of science and technology, it is hardly surprising that these themes have already emerged as a major concern within everyday life and social theory. Max Weber is particularly associated with the notion of the 'disenchantment of the world' through spreading bureaucracy and rationalization. Above all, Weber captured the possible contribution of science and technology both to human progress and to the undermining of human values. 1 From this perspective, the citizen both gains and loses through the spread of scientific rationality. A similar sense of gain and loss through science can be found in the writing of Marx and various social commentators since the Industrial Revolution - from Dickens and Wordsworth through to Habermas and Marcuse.
This book follows (albeit with considerable humility) in this critical tradition of examining the relationship between 'science,


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Aquolina Pink Sugar Creamy Perfume
May 8, 2007 | Fragrance | No Comments|
Okay, I might like this – just because it's cute.
Introducing Aquolina's Pink Sugar Creamy Perfume! Stylish and lively, with a distinctive personality, Pink Sugar takes you on a journey through the pleasures and flavors of childhood with a playful blend of vanilla and caramel.
The sweet perfume of Pink Sugar can be applied with a soft massge of the product on the neck, wrists or any other area of the body where you want to savour its alluring fragrance.
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