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Friday, November 22, 2013
beer battered fried fish
you can visit their website here... or you can ask Ed and he'll tell you all about 'em.
Beer Battered Fried Fish
2 cups flour
1 Tablespoon all seasons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 oz. light beer
1 1/2 lb. white flaky fish
Cornstarch, for dusting
1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
Kosher salt
In a large stock pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. In a large bowl, combine together flour, all seasons salt, salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Whisk in beer until a cake batter consistency forms. Dust each fish fillet with cornstarch, then dredge them through the prepared batter. Drop each fillet, one at a time, in the hot oil and fry for 5 minutes, turning once halfway through. Drain on a paper towel and sprinkle with kosher salt. Repeat until all fillets are fried and enjoy!
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, Appelleev.JAMAR SMITH, Appellant
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Appeal from the Judgment of Sentence of the Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Criminal Division, No(s): CP-51-CR-0003587-2012. Before COLEMAN, J.
Anthony J. Petrone, Philadelphia, for appellant.
Joan Weiner, Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia, for Commonwealth, appellee.
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Appellant, Jamar Smith, appeals from the judgment of sentence entered in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, following his bench trial conviction for aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and possession of an instrument of crime.[1] We affirm.
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At a waiver trial, the Commonwealth presented the testimony of Complainant, James Kedra, Philadelphia Police Officer, Robert Bakos, and Northeast Detective, Robert Schill. Additionally, they admitted into evidence photos, medical records, bloody clothing and a box cutter, and a 911 audiotape, which captured a portion of the incident between Appellant and [Mr. Kedra].
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A new week has started. We had some gorgeous sunsets during the weekend which gave me the opportunity to make some photographs outside. The H is constructed with french knots and lots of them. Used this technique already several times and still it gives me a sense of calmness. These seemingly endless repetitions are like a meditation and all of a sudden the piece is already finished.
You saw already this S last week, since it is one of my favorites I had to make another picture of it. Simply because I love it.
Have a grand start of your week while remembering your beautiful, lovely, stunning moments of the weekend.


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I was tagged by Julie Coulter Bellon. You can learn more about Julie on her website or her blog, and where you can then connect with her on Twitter, and even Pinterest.
Here's a little info about my current project:
1: What is the working title of your book? Aura
2: Where did the idea come from for the book? I knew a guy in high school who claimed to be a warlock and that he'd gotten his powers from his dad. I asked myself, what if the son didn't want to be like his dad and what if it were demons and what if a girl had enough power to fight the demons and what if her power came from her virtuous choices.
3: What genre does your book fall under? Young Adult Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Romance
4: Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? The villain: Cillian Murphy (Scarecrow in Batman Begins), Melinda: Julianne Moore. I actually found photos of each of my characters, including the main character, Crystal, but they aren't famous actors.
5: What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book? Everything in Crystal Scott's life finally seems perfect--until a powerful demon thirsts for her Light.
6: Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency? I have self-published this book after having three novels traditionally published.
7: How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? Over a year (in my defense, I have 10 kids).
8: What other books would you compare this story to within your genre? I'd say my book is a mix between the TV show Supernatural and Twilight (without the vampires).
9: Who or What inspired you to write this book? Young girls who don't see themselves as being powerful. I wanted to empower young girls and help them realize that they have strength.
10: What else about your book might pique the reader's interest? Crystal's power to fight the demons comes from her virtuous choices--her power is directly tied to her choices, including her choice to remain a virgin.
Here are links to some great books I've read this year:
The Reluctant Bachelorette by Rachael Renee Anderson
The Kindling by Braden Bell
Checkin' It Twice by various LDS authors
On Little Wings by Regina Sirois
Check them out! You might find some new authors you love!
The Kindling by Braden Bell
Checkin' It Twice by various LDS authors
Check them out! You might find some new authors you love!


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What was the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade originally held for?
- To remind New Yorkers about the holiday
- To remind New Yorkers to shop for Christmas
In Macy's defense, Thanksgiving wouldn't be given an official day of celebration for almost another 20 years so even though the first Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York City in 1924, it was actually to remind people that it was actually Christmas themed and was to remind folks that it's about time for you to go out and buy your sweaters.
- To bring New York together
- To honor the President


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January 31st: A Goosander flew south. A Water Pipit, 4 Woodcocks and 4 Snow Buntings were present.
January 30th: Red-throated Divers numbered 206 and Great Crested Grebes 14. The best other birds were 2 Pale-bellied Brent Geese and 4 Snow Buntings.
January 29th: A Lapland Bunting went south and a Black-throated Diver north. Around were 4 Pink-footed Geese, a Hooded Crow and a Red-necked Grebe.
January 28th: A Firecrest and a White-fronted Goose were the best birds.
January 27th: Notables were a Hen Harrier, 3000 Golden Plovers, 2 Woodcocks and 11 Bean Geese.
January 26th: A Woodcock was the only bird of note.
January 25th: 400 Pink-footed Geese headed south and 3 Woodcocks were present.
January 24th: 2 Whooper Swans flew west.
January 23rd: Wildfowl included 9 White-fronted Geese northwest, a Pink-footed Goose and a Black Brant. A Hen Harrier and a Water Pipit were noted.
January 22nd: The best birds were 6 Whooper Swans, 3 Pink-footed Geese, 2 Hen Harriers, a Woodcock, a Water Pipit, 40 Corn Buntings and a Black Brant.
January 21st: The only notables were a Whooper Swan and a Black Swan.


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sometimes people don't understand why things are the way they are. and to be honest with you. i don't either. sometimes i wonder, and i have my what if's . but ive realized that life isn't meant to be like that . You do what you do. It happens what it has to happen. YOU CANT CHANGE IT.
my life hasn't been great at all. there's times where i've hated myself, and others where i've loved it as much as i could. its just that maybe the things that happen to you at an specific moment are the ones that make you take different paths in life.
Learn to forgive and forget, once you've forgiven and forgotten you wont have the necessary of feeling hatred towards yourself or somebody else.
Life is meant to be liven. dont destroy it just because something doesn't seem right.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post6603192734557359051..comments2018-05-26T05:14:03.768-04:00Comments on The Creative Imperative: Subway Art CanvasesJamiehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-30049241487682773872017-11-09T00:16:47.841-05:002017-11-09T00:16:47.841-05:00The blog was absolutely fantastic, Lot of informat... The blog was absolutely fantastic, Lot of information is helpful in some or the other way. Keep updating the blog, looking forward for more content…. Great job, keep it up.
  custom canvas printing
aavala anithahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-29642597304403948652015-02-03T01:26:13.958-05:002015-02-03T01:26:13.958-05:email@example.com@gmail.comUnknownhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-13796622597109253442015-02-03T01:25:17.917-05:002015-02-03T01:25:17.917-05:00I love these! I noticed a few requests to share yo...I love these! I noticed a few requests to share your file. If you are willing I would love to make a few of these for one of our Children's Ministry classrooms. Blessings!Unknownhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-7027261673531752602014-03-03T01:25:09.045-05:002014-03-03T01:25:09.045-05:00This may be a silly question, but I'm assuming...This may be a silly question, but I'm assuming using a word document and word art is not a vector program. Any free programs out there for something like this? If I keep it small enough, will that help?~Sarahhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-6214740989316632082013-11-11T04:43:00.396-05:002013-11-11T04:43:00.396-05:00Cool. Very refreshing to the eyes. Canvas PrintsCool. Very refreshing to the eyes.

Canvas Prints
Kent Hundleyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-42480989896587997682013-08-31T14:48:29.757-04:002013-08-31T14:48:29.757-04:00How did you did you distress the canvas?How did you did you distress the canvas?Kristie and Trevinhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-77409445840137752912013-08-31T14:45:32.415-04:002013-08-31T14:45:32.415-04:00How did you did you distress the canvas?How did you did you distress the canvas?Kristie and Trevinhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-63529902487803902732013-08-24T23:46:15.674-04:002013-08-24T23:46:15.674-04:00Thank you, this was awesome! I have 21 nieces/ ne...Thank you, this was awesome! I have 21 nieces/ nephews and 3 more on the way. I LOVE to give gifts but sadly am not a millionaire, so I go for personal over spendy. This worked perfectly for the older set! God bless your future ventures!

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email@example.com Poolehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-28824674762163857062013-04-18T11:15:23.463-04:002013-04-18T11:15:23.463-04:00oops my email is firstname.lastname@example.com my email is firstname.lastname@example.com Parrishhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-25281141305326952142013-04-18T10:33:34.274-04:002013-04-18T10:33:34.274-04:00Hi there- I love this picture you have created! I...Hi there- I love this picture you have created! I have been trying to make one but am having problems with the picture bubbling up on the canvas once modge podge is applied. Any suggestions/advice are greatly appreciated. Thanks!Rachel Parrishhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-3307725835973239672013-04-16T13:45:17.621-04:002013-04-16T13:45:17.621-04:00Hello......just curious. I love the design on the...Hello......just curious. I love the design on the side of your canvas. Did you paint that, or use some other medium? Also, have you had any luck with larger sizes? I am loving this idea, and my mind is going a million miles a minute with projects! Thank you!!
firstname.lastname@example.com rookiehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-88636211219028072502013-03-06T09:56:02.985-05:002013-03-06T09:56:02.985-05:00I found this on Pinterest - beautiful! What a fab...I found this on Pinterest - beautiful! What a fabulous & creative idea -you are so talented! This would be great in the kids' scrapbooks too. MrsScrapDivahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-72667847632747342102013-01-28T19:02:39.370-05:002013-01-28T19:02:39.370-05:00Hello! Thanks for your great idea! I may have miss...Hello! Thanks for your great idea! I may have missed it but I didn't see the answer in the comments about what type of paper you had it printed on? Photo? Thanks! email@example.com://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-37826291513693038872013-01-24T14:11:29.281-05:002013-01-24T14:11:29.281-05:00I am glad I saw this! I usually delete "anon...I am glad I saw this! I usually delete "anon" comments from my inbox because I've been getting so much spam lately. Make sure you get the print done at a place like Walgreens, Costco, etc (a professional printing place). I've heard about prints turning green if you do it on a home printer so I can't guarantee good results with that. You could use wood instead of canvas. And I do recommend using a light or bright text against a dark background.Jamiehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-88325818698806608062013-01-24T12:33:04.441-05:002013-01-24T12:33:04.441-05:00Jamie - How do I print out the words. If the canva...Jamie - How do I print out the words. If the canvas is painted black and I want the letters to pop then the letters should be white? Should the words be printed on a laser printer? What about painting canvas vs. painting wood? Could you give more specific instructions?
Thank you for your inspiration!!

firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-9107536828904730092012-12-16T21:30:52.660-05:002012-12-16T21:30:52.660-05:00I wouldn't recommend printing it yourself... I...I wouldn't recommend printing it yourself... I've heard some bad things about doing it that way (like the image turned green, etc). Just get it printed professionally at a photo place like Walgreens or Costco!Jamiehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-19447777544224960472012-12-16T21:01:06.739-05:002012-12-16T21:01:06.739-05:00Did you get a response about what type of paper wa...Did you get a response about what type of paper was used and if you can print it email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-7713340165068473442012-08-17T14:55:47.282-04:002012-08-17T14:55:47.282-04:00LOVE this idea....am really into printed truth han...LOVE this idea....am really into printed truth hanging on the walls!!
Have a few questions, if you don't mind emailing me & letting me know...thank you!!
1) I ditto another question I saw up there, what is it printed on? I have contacted costco to see if it is something they will do, but don't know what to ask them to print it on.
2) have you tried to print it yourself? possible?

Thank you so much!!
email@example.com://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-63105956354482692202012-06-04T20:23:21.057-04:002012-06-04T20:23:21.057-04:00What is the name of the font that you used? Love t...What is the name of the font that you used?
Love this idea, and the message!Sara and Andrewhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-88953037710289743382012-06-01T12:50:02.752-04:002012-06-01T12:50:02.752-04:00I am doing an 18x24 canvas. Will Costco be able to...I am doing an 18x24 canvas. Will Costco be able to do a print that big or will I have to do several smaller ones? Do you print on photo paper or another kind? Also, are the instructions the same for modge-podging on canvas and/or wood plaques like the instructions you have posted? Or is there anything specific needed to accomplish this on a canvas?

Thanks for your help! email@example.com Harndenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-43848197986660839482012-05-05T15:35:43.102-04:002012-05-05T15:35:43.102-04:00Please help! I created a Wordle Art from their web...Please help! I created a Wordle Art from their website and had it printed at Office Depot (very cheap!). I covered my canvas with fabric so the sides would be pretty, however when I Modge Podged the paper to the fabric, all it did was wrinkle up :( I was wondering what you had your (Adobe Illustrator)image printed on? Paper doesn't seem to work. Unless I should just remove the fabric and paint the edges instead. Does the paper not wrinkle when applied directly to the canvas? Or did you have your image printed on something stronger like photo paper? My image is 18x24 so I may be limited to what I can have it printed on. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! firstname.lastname@example.com@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-10708081700271650262012-02-25T21:51:29.873-05:002012-02-25T21:51:29.873-05:00I have seen a lot of Subway art lately. I was not...I have seen a lot of Subway art lately. I was not to sure about it, but I love this one. I will be making 3, one for each of my kids, in the next little while. Great gift idea. I love when I hear that such a craetive talented blogger loves God. He is Good!chaoscookiesandlaundry.comhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-63503347543956988802012-02-06T11:34:56.230-05:002012-02-06T11:34:56.230-05:00another cute twist on this is something I have don...another cute twist on this is something I have done with canvas' I have made. Use the prints/colored duct tape on the edges. You can really add alot of flair to it at very little cost and no artistic talent needed!! Love the way it turns out!!Crystal firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-51299034406490996022012-02-04T13:45:24.067-05:002012-02-04T13:45:24.067-05:00Which adobe illustrator do you have? I would love...Which adobe illustrator do you have? I would love to learn how to do this for my kids. THANKS!.........Susie email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906265736741823877.post-67114368054412617722012-01-09T05:33:06.640-05:002012-01-09T05:33:06.640-05:00Ever heard of wordle....www.wordle.com. I bet you...Ever heard of wordle....www.wordle.com. I bet you could make your sign there and print out, then place on plaque with modge email@example.com


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It's already August, and the Olympics are in full swing, bringing stories of endurance, commitment and strength of character as well as body; rejoicing and personal bests alongside tears and disappointment. And, appropriately, reading Paul's letters in chronological order means it's my month for reading his letter to the Philippians. Here we have Paul, confined to a Roman jail, writing a letter sprinkled with sporting metaphors: who knows, maybe, in his incarceration, he longed to stretch his limbs and go for a good run, and writing about it was the closest he could get to it.
So this month's quote just has to be one of those metaphors, from 3: 12-14:
I am still running, trying to capture the prize for which Christ captured me. I can assure you, I am far from thinking that I have already won. All I can say is that I forget the past and I strain ahead for what is still to come; I am racing for the finish, for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.
This time last year I was at a meeting in Spain, in a house surrounded by a dry, dusty garden. This photo, taken there, shows the sort of road the imprisoned Paul must have dreamt of running down, striving for a prize far, far greater than even the biggest haul of gold medals...


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The Dynalco UM-600 Six Channel Monitor w/ Differential is a universal monitor that monitors up to 6 channels of any analog signal plus engine speed and hours and provides an alarm and two different shutdown signal upon user-defined set-points being exceeded. It features a 5-digit hourmeter function and displays absolute and differential readings. This monitor has a user customizable graphic display that has 3 different display modes. It also offers on board data logging that can be accessed via a Modbus connection or a USB interface. Fully programmable from front keypad.
- Accepts thermocouple, 4-20 mA & DCV inputs
- Reads Differentials between channels 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6
- 5-Digit Hourmeter Function
- Displays Engine RPM
- (2) Outputs for alarm/shutdown
- Backlit LCD Display
- Fully programmable from front keypad
- Monitors 6 channels
- Displays Absolute & Differential readings
- Universal input types
- Rugged design for remote locations
- On-board data logging of alarm history with date/time stamp
- Modbus Communication Protocol
- CSA Class I, Div 2 Groups A, B, C & D approved
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- Part No.: UM-600
- Description: Six Channel Monitor w/ Differential
- Electrical: Supply Voltage: 10-36 VDC; Input Types: J, K type thermocouple, 4-20 mA, 0-1 VDC, 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, Plus (1) pulsed input (magnetic pickup) for RPM display
- Output Type: (2) digital outputs configurable as N.O. or N.C. rated 0.15 A @ 48 VDC
- Mechanical: 1/4 DIN package (3 1/2" width X 3 1/2" height) for panel mount; Removable connectors on back of enclosure.
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Posts tagged '2010'
2010 in review
Dear Readers: Was browsing thru old messages and found this item about how my Milky Way Maid blog performed in 2010. It was nice to see that lots of readers found me. Hoping to soon find out that 2011 was even better! If you liked one of the articles cited below, by all means share the link with a friend. Thank you, everyone, for making me feel that my work is not ignored.
Bye for now, The Milky Way Maid.
The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here's a high level summary of its overall blog health:
The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads This blog is on fire!.
Crunchy numbers
A helper monkey made this abstract painting, inspired by your stats.
The average container ship can carry about 4,500 containers. This blog was viewed about 21,000 times in 2010. If each view were a shipping container, your blog would have filled about 5 fully loaded ships.
In 2010, there were 82 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 310 posts.
The busiest day of the year was June 26th with 262 views. The most popular post that day was Heads Up on June 26 Lunar Eclipse.
Where did they come from?
The top referring sites in 2010 were search.aol.com, en.wordpress.com, search.conduit.com, forum.astro.com, and google.com.
Some visitors came searching, mostly for july horoscope, 2009 march madness results, grand cross august 2010, 29 degrees pisces, and cardinal grand cross august 2010.
Attractions in 2010
These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.
Heads Up on June 26 Lunar Eclipse June 2010
Planets in Late Degrees — What Do They Mean? August 2008
The Zodiac Signs and the Twelve Tribes of Israel; also the Babylonian Zodiac June 2010
Moon Will Make It a Grand Cross in Cardinal Signs in August, 2010 July 2010
Watch out for transits to your natal Chiron March 2009
Avatar a shoo-in on Oscar night, but some surprises in store
I promised an Oscars column for the 2010 awards ceremony to be held in Los Angeles aka Tinseltown on March 7. Herewith are my predictions for the major categories. They are based on nominees' birthdates that I could locate. I was able to find dates of birth for all the acting and directing nominees, but few of the writers unless they were also directors. That means that I can only take a stab at the screenplay categories, so bear with me. I also located 4 of the 5 nominees' birthdates in the Best Animated Feature Film category. I also consulted online sources re who was favored in each category.
It is testimony to the fact that just being nominated is quite an honor. And as I counted up the contacts to each nominee's chart, it was rare to find few such contacts. Most had some good contacts, and there were few obvious signs of disappointment or loss. They all get to be in the spotlight, on the red carpet and on television (and broadcast to millions more around the world), and they all go to splendid post-awards parties. As far as I can see, few of them will cry any actual tears at not winning.
How did I approach this task? First, I looked at a chart for the probable start time for the awards ceremony, based on the time of last year's program. Place is obviously Los Angeles, or more specifically the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center. Then I checked the ephemeris for which aspects were exact that day. There are only a few but they are quite energetic and promise a good time for viewers.
Your Milky Way Horoscope Feb. 14-20, 2010
Venus in Pisces is quite active this week. On Monday about 2 am she is sextile Pluto in Capricorn at 4 degrees. About mid-morning, her partner Mars at 3 degrees Leo (retrograde) is sextile Saturn in Libra. I am thinking this might be a day when many of us think seriously about doing a makeover (Pluto), both in the more superficial matters like getting a new hairdo or having a skin treatment (Venus), and also in the area of changing our health and exercise (Mars) regimen (Saturn) in order to regain fitness and muscle (Mars). People with natal planets at 3 and 4 degrees will see effects more than the rest of us, especially if it falls on your ascendant. For instance, in my own case, Venus will be trine and Mars will be square my ascendant, so I will let you know what transpires.
On Tuesday, Venus at 6 degrees Pisces is conjunct the larger benefic Jupiter at 9:14 pm. One thing I can tell you from experience with Venus-Jupiter contacts (conjunction or trine) is that it is EXTREMELY easy to over-indulge (Jupiter) in sweets, since Venus rules sugar — to the point of getting sick. So Jupiter is not always a good thing. BUT I can also say that if you observe Valentine's Day a bit late, that this can be a great time to spring a really big gift on someone. Travel or experiencing beauty and culture may also be on your agenda today. A few of you may even propose or marry on this day, and most likely the wedding and marriage will go splendidly.
Your Milky Way Horoscope Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2010
Dear Readers: I am writing a separate column for Valentine's Day which I am posting well ahead of this romantic date, so that all of you may try to make the most favorable plans for your day with your Significant Other.
Meanwhile, the first week of February features a Saturn square Pluto on Sunday, a Jupiter inconjunct Saturn on Friday, a Mercury sextile Uranus on Saturday morn and a Jupiter sextile Pluto on Saturday night. Capricorns are the focus of the week's transits.
Saturn in Libra square Pluto in Capricorn at 4 degrees 21 minutes at 4:27 pm Sunday. This sounds rather grim, rather like the forest fire that consumes the stumps of the cut trees.
Jupiter at about 4 degrees 13 minutes of Pisces is 150 degrees from Saturn in Libra at 3:14 am Friday. Please note that Pluto is at 4 degrees of Capricorn also, square to Saturn. STAY OUT of dangerous parts of town! Take stock of whatever in your life is just not working, and either toss it out or seek counseling on how to get a new mindset. If affecting financial houses, you may have to tighten your belt another notch or two, sorry about that.
At 3 am Saturday morn, Mercury in Capricorn happily sextiles compatible Uranus in Pisces at 24 degrees. This aspect favors probing one's own psychological depths, gaining insights or new info from your inner self or from study/research online or wherever, writing, speaking and other forms of communication (including ESP), listening to new ideas/concepts, and ALSO buying electronic or electrical products (up to and including cars). You may meet some very unusual people under this transit, too, so strike up chance conversations wherever you are because you could learn some very interesting stuff.
And on Saturday night, Jupiter sextiles Pluto at 12:51 pm. Jupiter excels at leadership and Pluto is heavily into power. So ambitious persons might make contact with those in the power structure of whatever (corporation, politics, media, a local club or Chamber of Commerce). Remember, use powers only for good. May express itself as a time of personal recharging, regeneration, or transformation in your life (note which house in your chart is affected). If you and your spouse are trying to conceive, this bit of luck can help you reach that happy event, if it is in relevant houses of your natal chart or synastry chart.
Your Milky Way Horoscope Jan. 24-30, 2010
Mercury at 11 degrees Capricorn is inconjunct Mars in Leo at 8:40 pm Monday. Another in a series of adjustments will need to be made. People or entities turn out to be better (or worse) than you thought, so maybe your criteria or analysis methods will need tweaking. You may feel locked into defending your methods but give others a fair hearing, then decide. Let the pragmatic Capricorn have the upper hand this day.
Venus at 10 degrees Aquarius opposes Mars in Leo at 12:29 am Wednesday, Jan. 27. This aspect can make it too easy to use others as verbal punching bags; keep to the rules when fighting with your partner and then it is so much more fun to make up. Find constructive ways to blow off steam, then come back and figure how to broker a treaty or truce or something. Compromise is not equivalent to giving in; compromise is helping each other get what he/she wants without sacrificing everything you want.
The Sun opposes Mars in Leo at 2:43 pm Friday. This is great for making a super athletic effort but is just an argument waiting to happen otherwise. It's good for debate, also, but please fight by the rules. Can be frustrating because the message of this aspect is that your desires may not be in harmony with what is best for your self-development. In other words, sometimes the best thing for you to do is wait and see if a better opportunity comes along; and frankly, most times a MUCH better opportunity comes along, sometimes within weeks.
A Full Moon in Leo occurs at 1:18 am Saturday with the Sun at 10 degrees Aquarius. Actually the Moon opposes the Sun first, then Venus; physical and emotional energies ebb and flow and you will need to be sensitive to your own rhythms. Push yourself to get the job done when your energy is high, and avoid trying to possess a loved one. Be content if alone or together.
Darn it, I see a lot of frustration for many signs this week, sorry about that. You will have to roll with the punches and have a Plan B on hand.
Your Milky Way Horoscope Jan. 10-17, 2010
By Milky Way Maid
The Sun is conjunct Venus on Monday afternoon at 20 degrees Capricorn. This is not a very romantic sign for this conjunction, but it does emphasize family, genealogy, tradition, and history. Perhaps a couple enjoys working on family history together, researching online records or historical society artifacts. Perhaps a family business is born, one that allows the parents to carve out time with their children.
Venus sextiles Uranus early Wednesday at 23 degrees Capricorn/Pisces. An online romance may blossom. Some of us may be able to find customers using the internet auctions or other web sites. You may attract unusual people into your life, possibly creative types, and may hit upon unusual ways of expressing yourself in the arts or music. Unexpected or exciting things may come into your life, up to and including a windfall. This Venus-Uranus aspect also ties into the Nodes at 21 degrees of Cancer/Capricorn, and Neptune at almost 25 degrees Aquarius. So the opportunity is there for events to push you along on a path of spiritual development.
Rah, Mercury goes direct on Friday, Jan. 15, at 11:52 am at 5 degrees 35 minutes of Capricorn. As always, be cautious for about three days before or after a Mercury station, as this is often when people get their signals mixed or accidents happen. But hopefully you have used the retrograde period to learn more about a situation or person, and reassess.
Saturn also makes a station (retrograde) at 10:56 am Wednesday at 4 degrees 39 minutes of Libra. It will remain retrograde till late May. Natives of cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn) will likely be even more frustrated than before. You are normally one who likes to get things done and get it done quickly, so being told to come back tomorrow (or do it over) is going to drive you bonkers. In patience possess ye your souls.
Readers can follow not only their Sun sign horoscope but also the sign of their Ascendant for further clues to how your week will develop. Also note: some aspects are exact on a weekend but may find opportunity for expression on the Friday or Monday nearest the exact aspect. Times given are in Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Savings Time depending on the season.
ARIES – March 20-April 19 – Saturn makes a station in your solar seventh house on Wednesday; marriage and other partnerships can be tested. Whether it is best to not see each other for a time, or actively work on the relationship with things like counseling or marriage enrichment, is up to you. But developing empathy and accepting imperfections should be uppermost. Matters related to career may finally move forward again when Mercury goes direct in Capricorn on Friday.
TAURUS – April 20-May 20 – Saturn makes a station in your solar sixth house on Wednesday; your health may be a concern at least until it goes direct again in late May. Take steps to guard your health, because worry and anxiety can drain your energy and deplete vitamins. Get back on a proper regimen of rest and exercise to maintain energy levels. Matters related to higher education, law or publishing may finally move forward again when Mercury goes direct in Capricorn on Friday.
GEMINI – May 21-June 20 – Saturn makes a station in your solar fifth house on Wednesday; creative projects may stall or you begin researching the history of one of the arts. Writers may get writers' block; parents may begin to look upon their children as burdens. But you are forced to delve into the underlying spiritual riches in an art, a child, or your own creative struggles. Mercury goes direct in your solar eighth house and may finally unsnarl problems with health insurance or estate paperwork.
CANCER – June 21-July 22 – Saturn makes a station in your solar fourth house on Wednesday; you become more conservative than ever and fear changes. The mother or other family member may become a source of concern or worry, but I am sure you will weather the personal trial and enrich your relationship. Take opportunities to capture retelling of family stories on tape or video. Matters related to partnerships may finally move forward again when Mercury goes direct in Capricorn on Friday.
LEO – July 23-Aug. 22 – Saturn makes a station in your solar third house on Wednesday; this can really put a snag in transit or travel this winter/spring until Saturn turns direct in late May. Put off any vacation plans till summer at least, as the connections may not work out smoothly. Even local commutes may run into snarls so try different routes as needed. Matters related to health or jobs may finally move forward again when Mercury goes direct in Capricorn on Friday. You will need to continue guarding your health tho, at least till Mars goes safely direct again in March. Take care.
VIRGO – Aug. 23-Sept. 22 – Saturn makes a station in your solar second house on Wednesday; pull back on outgoing expenses for now until you find out how this affects you personally. You might find that a source of income dries up temporarily, at least until Saturn goes direct again in late May. Your thrift and practicality are tested again, but you get by with hard work and sharing with others. Matters related to children and creative pursuits may finally move forward again when Mercury goes direct in Capricorn on Friday.
LIBRA – Sept. 23-Oct. 22 – Saturn makes a station in your sign at 10:56 am Wednesday; you may have to dig deep into yourself to find the discipline and organization and yes, the drive to achieve your goals in 2010. Matters related to home and family may finally move forward again when Mercury goes direct in Capricorn on Friday. Mars retrograding in your eleventh house means meetings with friends or clubs may be cancelled or postponed while health or debt issues are worked out.
SCORPIO – Oct. 23-Nov. 21 – The Moon is in Scorpio as Sunday rolls in, until midday. Sunday overnight has a square from the Moon to Uranus after midnight; possibly you might have colorful, exciting dreams or even nightmares. The morning features squares to Neptune and then Jupiter. This can mean emotional hurts and fears, but realizing that we all have imperfections will go a long way towards repairing relationships. The early am aspect to Neptune makes escapism tempting, but meditation is probably your best option. The Jupiter aspect at mid-morning adds a keen interest in religious, spiritual or philosophical ideas.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov. 22-Dec. 21 – The Moon is in Sag from 1:10 pm till late Tuesday. The Moon remains un-aspected till a sextile to Saturn at 10 pm; you can clear out several chores before bedtime and have things ready for the morning rush. The Moon trines Mars in Leo on Monday evening; take in a game or play a competitive round of golf/tennis/whatever. Tuesday has a square to Uranus about 11 am; emotional upsets are possible at home but step back and look at things coolly. A sextile to Neptune-Jupiter puts you on the sunny side of the street the afternoon and evening.
CAPRICORN – Dec. 22-Jan. 19 – The Moon is in Capricorn from 11:54 pm till midday Friday. The Moon is conjunct Pluto and square Saturn on Wednesday morn; you are awfully tempted to pull the plug on a job or relationship but I urge you to deliberate; Saturn is going retrograde and you may have to patch things up later. The Moon is conjunct Mercury at midday; the phone rings off the hook, and emails fly as you clear up misunderstandings ahead of Mercury's direct station on Friday. Early Thursday you are challenged to re-evaluate your investments, insurance, or estate matters. A health issue may be the spur to changing things around. The Moon is conjunct not only the Sun on the first Solar Eclipse of the year but also Venus. Wishing you much love and kindness in 2010.
AQUARIUS – Jan. 20-Feb. 17 – The Moon is in Aquarius from 12:17 pm Friday till early next Sunday. A Moon-Saturn trine late Friday helps you establish goals for the week and year, or just tackle items on your to-do list. A Moon-Mars opposition about 6 pm Saturday makes you extremely competitive; also you might work out your frustrations at the gym. It is best that you 'get physical' in a positive way, because your irritability, especially with women, can cost you a lot of good will.
PISCES – Feb. 18-March 19 – The Moon in Sag squares Uranus in your sign midday Tuesday; this might signal an emotional storm so hold onto your center of balance. Uranus in your sign receives a sextile from Venus early Wednesday; women friends may surprise you with a gift, or you may just really, really enjoy a girls night out. Saturn makes a station in your solar eighth house on Wednesday; your quest for monetary security can meet with reverses, so do not entrust your whole life savings to any one person or company. Matters related to club membership or friends may finally move forward again when Mercury goes direct in Capricorn on Friday.
Blue Moons and Black Moons
Blue Moon: The second Full Moon in a given month.
Black Moon: The second New Moon in a given month. ALSO: a month without either a New Moon or a Full Moon (this can happen only in February.)
Blue Moons are linked to unexpected good fortune according to folklore. The hill people of the Appalachian mountains credit Blue Moons with all kinds of good luck in love, happiness, business, and serendipitous events.


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Thursday, July 26, 2007
For the love of Embedded databases
i might do that (review, guide, code samples etc' ) from time to time, but really there's so much out there that i find it somewhat redundant to have yet another post on some tech or another.
the reason i am still posting this one is to share the results of some research, and to share what might happen when you fall in love with some crazy idea of embedded databases.
so , anyhow, today's topic is my experience with setting up O/R mapping and it's relational DB using .net.
first a short intro:
O/R Mapping stands for 'Object - Relational mapping' and it's a concept that makes databases a more useful , easier to work with thing. (it gets very close to making them worth while ;) ).
basically, it defines a way to easily map objects into database tables and structures. its a rather complicated problem when you start thinking about how to represent parent/child relations, or one to many ..or collection...joins...and other weird things db people like to do.
if you want more details, please check out the source of all knowledge for more details.
in the java world, there's only one O/R mapper worth its while - Hibernate. its a very powerful , well written , well maintained , open source O/R mapper.
the grate thing about .net is that its so much like java that all the cool projects out there started porting to .net (Spring, Log4Net, NUnit to name a few). its so much like java that you only have to learn how they renamed the classes and packages. the rest is pretty much the same.
anyhow, in the .net world there seem to be a few others. but i know the way the hibernate people do the job and i trust them more then some other projects. especially since they are amongst the few that are open source for .net . also, they already solved alot of the problems when they where writing the java version, so i guess they can do it better then other inexperienced dev's.
One other project i particularly liked the idea of was db4O. it used to be an open source, and is still free for non commercial use. its not actually an o/r mapper , but an embeddable object based database.
unfortunately , i am a commercial user , so we preferred the open and free option.
at first i thought i wanted an embedded database. it sounded so cool - no installation for the user, no DB administration for the user, none of the annoying hassle of a full blown DB.
sure, it wouldn't have the same performance , and it might have trouble working with too many concurrent users , but our project doesn't need either. but, as bono once said - love is blindness*.
since i already decided on hibernate , there was only the question of which db to use. this means we need a db with a dialect hibernate understands (one might think that SQL is enough of a standard , but as you soon find out, its very far from being standard. ). this gave me a very short list to work with. some databased i already knew and knew i didn't want :
Oracle - expensive and annoying
MS SQL - expensive and annoying, tho probably not as much as oracle
Access - not really a database
DB2 - expensive , annoying and made by IBM(to relieve and doubt - being made by ibm is a bad thing. one might think that its a big prestigious company , and it is. but their products suck. badly.)
so that left the databases i never heard about , and MySql. i'v always heard people say that its a grate open source database , and that everyone is using it. i'v never met someone who told me they where actually using it (they all use Oracle...those poor bastards)
now, MySql was such an obvious choice that i had to go with something else. and besides i was inlove with the concept of a the three no's of embedded databases : no-installation , no-configuration , no-administration.
so i checked out:
SqlLite - looked awful , no smooth integration with C# as far as i cared to look.
PostgreSQL - seemed nice but wasn't really embeddable.
Firebird - seemed nice and was also embeddable.
so i decided to give firebird a go. everything was fine for a while..it was a bit annoying to install it's driver and it took some effort to properly configure nhibernate due to some mistakes in their guide (which is very much unlike them , particularly since the corrections where present as user comments on the bottom of the configuration page) , but anyway, i got it to work. i was very happy with my shiny new embeddable database, and then DISASTER! i started getting : Internal gds software consistency check (cannot find tip page (165)).
hmmm... i thought to myself...this cant be a major thing, i just finished setting up the db, just committed my first tiny bit of data...i probably configured something wrong. quick google search turned up this page ... and...oh my...not only is this not a configuration error, its a critical DB error....database is completely destroyed....
Wait a minuet...when i started reading up on firebird ..all this backup, repair and fix tools where mentioned...1 .... + ..... 1 = wtf???
well, i guess i am fortunate it failed so soon. it would have been far more disastrous if these crashes only happened after we delivered it to our customers.
for the random google searching user i will state this plainly :
Don't use Firebird. don't use it with .net . don't use it with NHibernate. Just don't use it at all.
i ran some more searches, looking for some obscure database i might have missed but no go.
i also took a short look at the embeddable version of MS SQL express edition, but it only supports a max 4 gig database (it has other annoying limitations as well)..so it was useless for our app.
eventually i came back to MySQl... as it turns out , if you want a free, open source real DB...its the only serious option out there.
EDIT: read update at the end of this post , turns out MySql is not actually free.
it took half an hour to install and configure it to work with hibernate. and aside for an annoying problem i had starting it up (i wanted to use UTF8 as the charset because our users might need internationalization ..to set it up in MySQL you need to enter a freetext string, so i put in UTF8...turns out you have to put in lower case utf8....the the exception you get is just perfect "key not found in dictionary" worse yet - there's a gui and a ""test connection" which tells you everything is ok even tho you configured a nonexistent charset. how i figured it out i still don't know..i guess you come to expect silly things like that when you do this sort of work long enough) but after that everything seems to be working.. no complete database crashes for no reason , fast responses, and some nice db management tools.
As for my initial infatuation with the concept of embedded db, well, they** say "you never forget someone you loved"..so i still think some day embedded db's might be something we take for granted in every application. in the mean time we can all tell everyone that everyone is using mysql.
Join us next time for "Transparent Controls or: how i learned to stop trying and hate windows forms"
UPDATE (8/10/2007): German Viscuso mentioned that MySql isn't actually free. its distributed by a dual license - the dirty trick fake open sources use (free means free. not 'free under the following conditions') - a GPL infective**** or a Commercial license. so we turned to the only available alternative : PostrgreSQL. supported by NHibernate, works flawlessly and most impotently , doesn't infect my company with an evil licenses (PostgreSQL is distributed under BSD license - almost completely free. basically all they want is the credit for the db they wrote...) .
* - i told you it was the source of all knowledge :)
** - 5 points for anyone*** who guesses which happened first - i thought up the line, or i saw the quote in that link.
*** - only one vote per ip , the points don't matter.
**** - GPL is like a virus - if you want to use something licensed under GPL, you have to use GPL yourself. ad infinitum. they even have a philosophy as to why they have to make you be just as 'free' as they claim they are. so , in the eyes of the GPL people - software should be 'free' as long as they get to define the meaning of freedom.
3 comments:
- German Viscuso said...
"it used to be an open source, and is still free for non commercial use"
That's not accurate. db4o IS an open source project licensed under the GPL. And also offers a commercial license for companies that cannot use open source software. It's a dual license model (the same as MySQL or Trolltech). So it doesn't matter whether you're a die-hard open source advocate or a company looking to buy a persistence solution. In both cases you can benefit from db4o.
Best regards and thanks for sharing your thoughts!
- July 26, 2007 at 6:49 AM
- Yossi Naar said...
Point taken.
i looked at the MySQL license and now it seems we won't be using it either.
What happened to the "do whatever you want" model in open source. :)
if something is free, it should really be free and unconstrained.
- July 26, 2007 at 4:46 PM
- Jeremy said...
You could have just phoned me and saved yourself a bunch of time...
- July 29, 2007 at 10:01 PM


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Robert, Bolivar Dow married Eloise Echols in Rankin Co., MS, 5 Nov 1853. Is this the same Bolivar as your Simon Bolivar?Census records show SB Dow with a 30 year old woman, "M Dow", who I assume is his wife, in 1860, and with wife Elvira in 1870 and 1880 in Smith then Simpson Co's.In 1850 he lives near Robert W. Echols, who has living with him Martha Dow, the head of the household including OC Dow in 1860, while OC lives with SB Dow.Did Eloise die or is this the same woman? or passibly a different Bolivar?
I also have either a confusion on the dod of SB or there were two SB Dows as the Rankin Co. genweb page has on it a cemetery record: DowS. B.16 Sept. 182719 May 1865Co. D 4 Miss CavZion Hill Cemetery
I am interested in Eloise in particular since I believe her to be the sister of my Catherine Elizabeth Echols as well as of Robert W. Echols.Catherine Elizabeth married John Henry Evans, a methodist minister, in Rankin Co., and died before 1870.Her husband and children were neighbors of SB Dow and Robert W. Echols in 1870.
I am also interested in Martha Dow (what was her maiden name? did they marry in Copiah Co.?) and, of course, OC Dow and his parents and siblings. I am also curious if Coleman Echols went to TX with any of the Dow family.


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Cateringworks who also catered the reception after the ceremony. Cleverly the vases of flowers then served as centerpieces for the table.
Island Sound, had set up in the loft area and we were doing a preliminary sound check before all the guests arrived, although some had gotten there early. My daughter, Andrea, took these photos for me.
The groomsmen are hanging out in the groom's room off the altar where we will enter from.
The groomsmen and I took our places up front while Daniel escorted his mother in then joined us.
The bridesmaids in navy blue took their places up front then I invited the guests to stand for our bride.
Sarah and her father, Robert, floated down the aisle.
Bells & Whistles ceremony!
Daniel's father, CJ, was his best man.
I stepped out to the side to address the guests and ask for their love and support of this couple.
Their photographer, Jamie Blow, was getting some good pictures.
Then it was time for me to reveal what they had told me in confidence they love about each other.
I am telling Sarah how much Daniel appreciates her putting up with his silly puns and thanking her for not carrying out her threats to suffocate him with a pillow!I am telling Daniel how Sarah appreciates his patience with her especially during tax season when she becomes cranky, how she loves that devilish glint in his eye, and how she cannot imagine her life without him.
I asked them each a series of questions for their vows to which they each answered "I do."
Looks like Harry is enjoying the ceremony!
They exchanged their rings. (These photos are taken from the loft with the zoom and the strings of light over the guests show up most unexpectedly.)
A closing blessing for Sarah and Daniel.
A sweet kiss!
The presentation of the newlyweds!
Congratulations to Sarah who was so happy the ceremony was over and she could relax and have fun!
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Shares of Aetna (AET) are advancing 0.72% to $125.87 after Leerink raised its price target to $145 from $135 while reiterating its "outperform" rating.
Aetna appears interested in either Cigna Group (CI) or Humana (HUM), and the firm believes Aetna could be a strategic buyer of Cigna with teens accretion, according to the analyst note.
"Aetna-Humana is also a logical combination and we believe Aetna could get Humana at a more attractive deal price of $200 to $225 rather than $225 to 250 per share, thus improving accretion," Leerink analysts added.
Aetna is a diversified health care benefits company that offers a range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services.
Separately, TheStreet Ratings team rates AETNA INC as a Buy with a ratings score of A+. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate AETNA INC (AET) a BUY. This is based on the convergence of positive investment measures, which should help this stock outperform the majority of stocks that we rate. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, growth in earnings per share, increase in net income, revenue growth and attractive valuation levels. We feel its strengths outweigh the fact that the company shows low profit margins."
Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:
- Investors have apparently begun to recognize positive factors similar to those we have mentioned in this report, including earnings growth. This has helped drive up the company's shares by a sharp 45.65% over the past year, a rise that has exceeded that of the S&P 500 Index. Regarding the stock's future course, although almost any stock can fall in a broad market decline, AET should continue to move higher despite the fact that it has already enjoyed a very nice gain in the past year.
- AETNA INC has improved earnings per share by 20.9% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past two years. We feel that this trend should continue. During the past fiscal year, AETNA INC increased its bottom line by earning $5.66 versus $5.35 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($7.40 versus $5.66).
- The company, on the basis of net income growth from the same quarter one year ago, has significantly outperformed against the S&P 500 and exceeded that of the Health Care Providers & Services industry average. The net income increased by 16.8% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, going from $665.50 million to $777.50 million.
- Despite its growing revenue, the company underperformed as compared with the industry average of 13.1%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 7.8%. Growth in the company's revenue appears to have helped boost the earnings per share.
- You can view the full analysis from the report here: AET Ratings Report


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1,000,000 Ravelers!
If you've ever had to defend your knitting in public, if you've ever had to explain why you enjoy crochet or spinning, now you can refer to the fact that ONE MILLION people worldwide are members of this crafting community.
I joined Ravelry when it was still necessary to wait for an invitation. I was a little hesitant to do so since I didn't use other social networks (still don't) and wasn't sure of the benefit. Well, there hasn't been a day that I've regretted my decision. The sheer volume of resources available makes it worth it, even if you never post a comment or make a friend. Being able to research a pattern, a yarn, or read someone's notes on a project while sitting at home (even in pajamas!) is invaluable. Making friends, seeing what's new, getting advice or help or being able to find that one skein or partial skein that you need to finish a project can't be beat.
Ravelry is a part of my day. I don't know how many times I've learned something completely unrelated to knitting. I've joined groups that talk about audio books, Mac computers, and running. There are people from all walks of life here who have a common interest in fibery pursuits but who also are willing to share expertise in other areas.
No wonder when there's charity work to be done, money to be raised, or encouragement to be given, knitters step up. We're everywhere and involved in everything. Maybe now when the next major event is being organized (Sock Summit '11?) and the IT people are told to make accommodations for thousand of people to hit the servers at once, they'll listen.


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As for the winner, it was decided somewhat randomly. I had Babe randomly picked a number between 1 and 13 (since 13 people left comments for that post). Babe picked the number 4 (after first picking 14, he's funny that way).
So the winner is the 4th commenter, Crossing My Fingers from Crossing My Fingers But Not My Legs.
She wrote "The one thing I want people to know is that infertility is a lot harder than you think it is! It's not easy as relax, don't stress, go on vacation...its an up hill battle, so many ifs...something I would never wish on my worst enemy!"
I think we can all agree with her!


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My cousin turned into an atheist after she cooked her first offering to Lord Ganesh.
It is said that gods conspired against her belief after Ashwini Kumaras had had a trying time helping Lord Ganesh!
They were ready to live with an atheist than with a devotee that forces such food!


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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
The Many Faces of Batman - The Best Batman Fan Art
Hi, everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts lately, but I was traveling for work and then subsequently got a terrible cold. Anyhow I'm all better now and have been working on some cool things about which I'll post very soon. In the mean time I thought I'd share some news that I got this morning.
My Batman art got featured by ForeverGeek alongside some other really cool Batman fan illustrations. What I thought was really cool was the different styles used and the interpretation of the visual aesthetic of the character. Please check it out when you have a moment.
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Poetry: Michael Pickard
Sometimes the roads, even in midsummer,
stretched out their arms for us.
We washed burned feet,
puckered by gravel, in the river.
You led farther, upstream—past vines that coiled
around petrified boles of ash and oak,
remnants of silos; fence ledges
like misericords we leaned against
exhausted from chasing each other.
On a grassy bank,
locus of pathways, the river
screened over a rocky bed. You bent
and shaped the water to your mouth,
inviting me likewise to drink: Dispersed light
filters green through the thicket
overhead; a saffron quiet
broken only by yellowhammers: you,
bare-shouldered, fragrant; the cold,
emptying river.
The Baseball Field
Even the dirt this morning, copper-colored,
muddy, smelling vaguely like manure,
is enough to bring back ghosts, the lithe figure
of my father, younger now, fully working,
outside for the first time after his seizure,
playing just one game with brothers and friends,
coming up to bat, in the story Uncle Wes told me
years later, over beers, and hitting the pitch,
and running hard, but unable to stop, having to fall
on his head, to stop. We all laughed at him,
Uncle Wes said that evening and as he grinned,
remembering, a dirty bulb spluttered light
over the name-carved top of our patio table.
This bit of line chalk, husk of itself, but trace
enough, though faint, to recover a diamond,
the pumping legs that ran full tilt around it,
knees and shins knotted and bloody from sliding.
—To my father
Crickets, their flecks of sound softening
the noisome engine; the warnings of the lights
of cars passing, confused; greenhouses rising
from the darkness: where, inside the glinted panes,
an infrastructure of sprig and shoot moistening
is faintly visible. When I awoke, our car
bumped the railing, easy, like a boat against
a dock in the chop. You don't remember.
The glasses had fallen from your nose. The river
below us slinking into thickets, and in a field
interspersed with hay bales, a juniper.
MICHAEL PICKARD is currently the Writer-in-Residence at the St. Albans School in Washington, D.C.
(c) copyright 2005, Michael Pickard; author retains all rights.


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The military trend is officially back this year, I usually don't like falling too much into trends. But the military trend is one that I've loved for years. I adore wearing camouflage prints & loved to way back in about 2004-2005. Above are some items that are ideal if you're in with the military trend!
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~Breckinridge County High School, April 2017
Five talented St. Romuald School alumni students were recently accepted into the Governor's Scholars and Governors School for the Arts Programs. GSP is a five week summer program that builds the next generation of civic and economic leaders. The program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Congratulations to Autumn Siler, Deanna Arnold, Abby Tivitt and Amelia Barr for being named 2017 Governor School Scholars! GSP (Governors School for the Arts) is a three week summer program for talented high school sophomores and juniors (rising juniors and seniors). The program currently offers nine artistic disciplines: Architecture + Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, New Media, Visual Art and Vocal Music. Congratulations to Cameron Howard for being accepted as a Governors School for the Arts recipient! Your school family is so proud of you!
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The next store we hit on our shopping outing was Z Gallerie. Um, I've NEVER been to this store as they don't have any in our lovely state.
WOW was this place cool. First off, the pillows were so chic and got my fingers twitching to sew:
Next up, the mirrors caught my eye:
Mostly because they were reflecting a 3 yr old boy with a mischievous grin on his face.
While I was rolling my eyes at Bubbalu I spotted a bunch of cool light fixtures:
LOVE that industrial pendant lamp. Would you put any of these in your home?
I could spot plenty more eye candy from just inside the entrance but honestly was too afraid of Bubbalu's exuberance that we high tailed it outta there.
I need to go back, there was SO much to look at...
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Seasonal Attic Lights
I swear you understand
the height of water
nothing more than a needle
the voice is a vessel
To hear the faces in the glass
curious terms to the purchase
I urge you to push through
I will go to the ripple of echos
as sound expands to nothing
Absorb the mention of the moment
with the largest of wealth
Resting on each laugh
Descending from our mouths
Attach us to the track
knowing if we get loose
we will be coming for you
Yield the hands on deck
as to destroy the sorrowful
Think through your continued contradiction
and act.
Walt Whitman is ahead in the fourth quarter.
I hold random acres with cinematic apparatus
while windows reflect a steady breeze
of aprons catching overflow
Resting on each laugh
Descending from our mouths
Descending from our mouths
towards seasonal attic lights
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Innocent Blood by James Rollins
Innocence by Dean Koontz
Hunted by Karen Robards
Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Once Upon a Lie by Maggie Barbieri
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052525513598295339.post7902099027663243069..comments2018-05-16T17:02:16.914-07:00Comments on Misce-Looney-ous: Mil-looney-um 2000Jon Cookehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052525513598295339.post-71709610129209566572009-12-18T15:00:04.983-08:002009-12-18T15:00:04.983-08:00I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'VE KEPT THAT CLIP! I ...I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'VE KEPT THAT CLIP!

I think it was one of the last animated Lola Bunny appearances ever.

And I recall another add on good old cartoon network too, the football ones, remember? All the looneys playing soccer?

Oh I wish I had a copy of this video, you take me way back, when I was convinced these adds were lost forever in my own memory!Niliehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052525513598295339.post-8986688491064319882008-01-10T13:17:00.000-08:002008-01-10T13:17:00.000-08:00That animated interstitial did show up on Cartoon ...That animated interstitial did show up on Cartoon Network in the UK, as I recall, who were running day long marathons of Looney Tunes at the time.Nickhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052525513598295339.post-76211476671778590602008-01-09T07:56:00.000-08:002008-01-09T07:56:00.000-08:00IMHO the best thing to come out of the Mil-looney-...IMHO the best thing to come out of the Mil-looney-um idea was the great 48 hour marathon of LT&MM they ran on Cartoon Network. Those were the days...firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052525513598295339.post-69106875455507673372008-01-08T21:41:00.000-08:002008-01-08T21:41:00.000-08:00I blame it on that stupid merger betwen AOL and Ti...I blame it on that stupid merger betwen AOL and Time Warner back in 2000. If that merger didn't happen, Warner Bros. Studio Stores from all over the United States and around the world will still be around, and I will have a happy time enjoying and buying some Looney Tunes souvenirs right now. Thanks a lot Steve email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-5052525513598295339.post-80858610239396135322008-01-06T21:38:00.000-08:002008-01-06T21:38:00.000-08:00Some WB stores lasted longer overseas. The Copenha...Some WB stores lasted longer overseas. The Copenhagen, Denmark branch at Kastrup Airport was open till sometime in 2002, as I recall.
It was painfully easy to see why they shut. I was witness as the Kastrup store's giant screen played Looney Tunes shorts and drew customers in... and then switched, ten minutes later, to Scooby-Doo episodes, whereupon potentially customers turned around and left.David Gersteinhttp://email@example.com


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"Until you know how to peak at certain events you don't know anything about training," a quote by Arthur Lydiard from Running Magazine(British,Feb. '87).
Those who choose to adhere to a training schedule in preparation for a specific racing season will recognize how true the above statement is. So many people say they are training to get ready to race but will basically just do some mileage for awhile and then start their interval work that continues up to and through their racing season. These people are locked into the flawed belief that you have to run fast to race fast.If you are familiar with the fundamental principles of distance training you will realize that this statement is only partially true. I say this because there is a certain time in your training in which you do "speed work" that precedes a period of time where you can race at an optimal level.You may recall from a prior post entitled, Lessons From Lydiard, that training should introduce increasingly more stressful workouts as your body is able to handle them.This all leads to a point where your conditioning reaches a peak and you are ready to race.Since we are human beings and not machines,it is logical to assume that we can race well for only a certain amount of time before we get what is sometimes called "diminishing returns." To learn how to peak properly takes time, and the willingness to take the time to study and "listen" to your body.Unfortunately,many who say they want to train in order to get in their best possible racing condition, are unwilling to do this,choosing to simply run intervals pretty much all year.If you are willing to put in the time and effort,why not do it right?


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I have been thinking about this for 3 days. I made the mistake of telling myself that I was not going to get back strict on my diet until January 5th. I have tried to track my food on my fitness pal but I have been over my calories everyday. I have also walked on my treadmill everyday this week except yesterday. I never could make myself get to it. I have never been that good at keeping goals either but I like to make them. Who knows this may be the year that I succeed .
Goals: 1: I want to read the bible in complete this year. (doing this with the help of Our Daily Bread)
2: I want to continue getting my act together with God and getting closer to him.
3. I want to lose 50 pounds before the end of the year.
4. I want to walk 10,000 steps a day for the year.
5. I want to do something for myself at least once a month.
6. I want to do better with my blog. Interesting stories, better grammar and more often.
7. Finish my moms quilt.
8. Be Happy More!!!
9. Enjoy Life!
10. Have More Courage!
I better stop here this seems to be a lot of stuff to accomplish. I know that I can succeed with God's help.
Philippians 4:13King James Version (KJV)
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By Mayank Bhardwaj and Sudarshan Varadhan
NEW DELHI India looks likely to receive above average monsoon rainfall as concern over the El Nino weather condition has eased in the past few weeks, the chief of the weather office said on Tuesday, raising prospects of higher farm and economic growth.The state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD) on April 18 forecast this year's monsoon rains at 96 percent of a 50-year average of 89 cm."Things have changed for good since then," K.J. Ramesh, director general of the state-run India Meteorological Department, told Reuters in an interview.The monsoon delivers about 70 percent of India's annual rainfall, critical for growing crops such as rice, cane, corn, cotton and soybeans because nearly half of the country's farmland lacks irrigation."We assessed 96 percent based on the climatological conditions up to March. Now, conditions are becoming favourable for an improvement over our April 18 estimate," Ramesh said.
India defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 percent and 104 percent of the 50-year average.Citing some climatological parameters, Australia's Bureau of Meteorology recently said there were signs of concerns easing over El Nino.El Niño, a warming of ocean surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific that typically occurs every few years and was linked to crop damage, fires and flash floods, faded in 2016.
Ramesh said the Indian Ocean Dipole, or IOD phenomenon, which counters an El Nino weather event, looks favourable for monsoon rains this year.Jettisoning a statistical method introduced under British colonial rule in the 1920s, the India Meteorology Department has for the first time relied on the so-called dynamic model to improve the accuracy of one of the world's most vital weather forecasts.
The new system, based on a U.S. model tweaked for India, requires large computing power to generate three-dimensional models to help predict how the monsoon is likely to develop.Experts say better forecasting could help India raise its farm output by nearly 15 percent, by helping farmers tweak the best time to sow, irrigate or apply fertiliser and if rains fail, plan state-wide measures. This would be a major boon for a country already either the world's biggest or second-biggest producer and consumer of rice, wheat, sugar and cotton.Higher farm output will raise the income of some 600 million people, who depend on farming for their livelihood, and boost demand for an array of goods and services. (Reporting by Mayank Bhardwaj, editing by David Evans)
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
That Wise Old Bird?
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umm..i love those boots.ReplyDelete
and you look REALLY cold..hahaha..the things we do for our blog.
i will prob. be doing the same thing when it gets super cold here too.
loooove the last picture.
beautiful as always my dear.
Hey, a fellow Canadian! Whereabouts are you at? Your backgrounds are spectacular.ReplyDelete
Love the outfit pretty lady! The boots are awesome.ReplyDelete
And MAN is it cold up there! We're still pushing 60 degrees F ! Like spring weather!
I just found your blog and I looove the settings in your pictures! I can't believe how cold it is there but I guess it's all in the name of the blog :DReplyDelete
I'm *in* Edmonton! OMG. We've got to become new besties.ReplyDelete
Cute!!! I like what you did with these photos!!! I also love your new blog banner and sidebar headings. :)ReplyDelete
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OK, my new favorite verb is officially "weather networked." LOVE the wallpaper, very creative. And quit making me not want to go to school in favor of hot choc/naps/movies! :/ReplyDelete
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I started a Popcorn stand at the fair!
I start anouncing it, like this.
Still, nobody came.
Finally, someone got some popcorn! But...
He swindled. He ran off without paying.
So, I made a typo to get people's attention.
No matter what I tried, nobody would come.
I still tried, though. I wasn't about to give up.
I tried everything. I even tried to get my puffle to dance.
Still, no one bought any.
Still nothing.
I got a co-woker.
But he left.
I tole them that it was free.
Then people came! Well, a few.
Some people said 'EWW!'
Finally, someone wanted so.
He couldn't decide if he wanted any.
Then I lost it.
I came back a few minutes later, and it was empty. And all my popcorn kernels were stolen. Oh, well. =C


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Posted in Nebraska July 18, 2015
13 Eerie Shots In Nebraska That Are Spine-Tingling Yet Magical
We live in some pretty beautiful settings here in Nebraska, but sometimes the right photographer can catch a seriously magical shot even of an otherwise-ordinary sight.
These ethereal shots highlight and enhance the natural beauty that always surrounds us here in lovely Nebraska. Do you have any magical shots of Nebraska? Please share them with us on our Facebook page!


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Even though the precise cause of cancer is not known, there are many things that can increase the risk. For instance, oxygen which is vital for our survival can play a significant role in the development of cancer cells when in its free radical form.
Radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with unpaired electrons which can be highly reactive in nature. With growing age, as a person keeps getting exposed to certain conditions, the rate of production of these oxygen-free radicals increases and the strength of the immune system to fight the oxidative damage caused by free radicals decreases. With time, these oxygen-free radicals accumulate, which leads to changes in the DNA of cells giving birth to cancerous changes in them. Thus, normal cells turn into cancerous cells.
There are several differences between cancerous and normal cells. They can be distinguished by the following attributes:
When the body is in its normal condition, the immune system can reverse the effect of oxidative stress. But, when the oxidative stress becomes high the immune system loses its strength due to poor nutrition and diseases like TB, AIDS, etc. This gives way to cancer cells for growing continuously.
This means that everyone and everything that consists of cells, is at a risk of developing cancer. Development of cancerous cells largely depends on the strength of immune system. Thus, here are few factors you must stay aware of.
As a person ages, the cells lose their ability to regenerate and become more vulnerable to become tumour cells.
If a person does not indulge in many physical activities or does not workout regularly, they may be at an increased risk of several types of cancers.
Cancers are a result of mutations in the genes. Some of these changes are hereditary. Some cancers like melanoma and breast, ovary, prostate and colon cancer can be passed on. But, this does not necessarily mean that you would suffer from cancer if your parents had cancer.
At times, hormonal imbalances may be the cause of cancer. Many studies have shown that women who have taken estrogen for various hormonal therapies may be at a risk of developing cancer.
A healthy immune system is what can save you from the wrath of cancerous cells. But, if you fail to boost the strength of your immune system you will always be at the risk of developing cancer.
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
This blows my mind
I saw this image a couple weeks ago on my aol homepage and it stuck with me. I thought it was something fun to share since it seems like something straight out of a sci fi novel. If a fish can have a clear head what else is possible? I'm thinking this could be some good stuff for one of my next books.
Hmmmm...if you HAD to have one part of your body be see through, which would it be? I think I'd have to go with something that goes under your clothes since I'd want to stare it at all the time!
3 comments:
- Sara T. said...
Something on my body see through? I think I would go with...my stomach-it would be cool when your pregnant too see your baby grow inside you!
- March 9, 2009 at 2:49 AM
- Rebecca said...
Love that idea Sara!! I cannot believe I didn't think of that myself since I have a toddler. It would at first seem icky but with a baby growing there it would be beautiful.
Just think of this...if we all had clear skin, what would our idea of beauty be like then? You know the saying of how we're all the same on the inside...imagine what that would do to change us?
Pretty deep thoughts from a photo of a fish huh? I don't know but when I see "impossible" things like this in nature it makes me believe anything is possible. And I like that!
- March 9, 2009 at 10:50 AM
- crystal corona said...
Is that real.. I know that might be a silly question.. But things in the ocean are crazy. There are all kinds of see through things and things that glow... so Its not that unrealistic.. but it just seems crazy! I think that seeing a baby grow would be cool too. Other then that.. I am totally grossed out by veins and blood. Maybe if we were all see through I wouldn't have this fear. Since I do I cannot think of any part that I would want to be seen like that! Maybe.. my pinky..no I see that too often.. My pinky toe!
- March 10, 2009 at 7:43 AM