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"Bialosky, with her delicate touch and clear eye for human frailty, is an author of talent." —Los Angeles Times
"Bialosky's hand is always skillful, as attentive to the rhythms of storytelling as to conveying emotion. —Time
"Bialosky isn't afraid to acknowledge life's transience or its beauty, and she excels at both."—Publishers Weekly
Poet, novelist, and memoirist Jill Bialosky was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her New York Times Bestselling memoir, History of a Suicide: My Sister's Unfinished Life, was called "a source of solace and understanding" by Time Magazine—or, as in the words of Darin Strauss, "This is the kind of book that can teach us—all of us—about what it means to be a thinking, feeling human being. A book, in other words, that will teach you how to live."
Bialosky's collections of poems are The Players (2015); Intruder (2008), which the LA Times called "sharply perceptive, reminding readers about the way life forces us to our knees while restoring us to our true selves"; Subterranean (2001); and The End of Desire (1997). She is the author of the novels The Prize (2015), House Under Snow (2002) and The Life Room (2007). She is co-editor, with Helen Schulman, of the anthology Wanting A Child (1998). Her most recent memoir, Poetry Will Save Your Life, was published in 2017.
About The Players, Linda Gregerson writes: "Poetry's two great subjects, love and mortality, are here made one, and every inflection known to words—hilarity and sorrow, ruefulness and joy—has found its prompting here. Nothing known to a boy on the cusp of manhood, to one beloved boy on the cusp of manhood, is beyond the reach of Bialosky's resilient imagination. That reach extends to comrades in the dugout, coaches on the baseline, parents in their partisan furies, parents of parents in varying states of departure: everyone's a player in this elegant and generous book." Mary Oliver says, simply, "It's easy to imagine a friend handing a copy to another friend and saying, It's about us."
Bialosky has received a number of awards, including the Elliot Coleman Award in Poetry. Her poems and essays appear in The New Yorker, O Magazine, Paris Review, The Nation, The New Republic, Kenyon Review, American Poetry Review among other publications. Bialosky studied for her undergraduate degree at Ohio University and received a Master of Arts degree from the Writing Seminars at The Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from University of Iowa Writer's Workshop.
She is currently Executive Editor at W. W. Norton & Company and lives in New York City.
Jill Bialosky's most recent memoir Poetry Will Save Your Life was published in 2017. She is the author of four collections of poetry, The Players, Intruder, Subterranean, and The End of Desire; three critically acclaimed novels, The Prize, House Under Snow, and The Life Room; and the New York Times bestselling memoir History of a Suicide: My Sister's Unfinished Life. She is co-editor, with Helen Schulman, of the anthology Wanting A Child. Her poems and essays appear in The New Yorker, O Magazine, Paris Review, The Nation, The New Republic, Kenyon Review, and American Poetry Review, among other publications.
POETRY WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE (Memoir, 2017)
"Bialosky's erudite and instructive approach to poetry [is] itself a refreshing tonic." —Chicago Tribune
"Wisdom and deep compassion…make [Bialosky's book] a tremendous asset both to readers and other writers." —The Washington Post
An unconventional and inventive coming-of-age memoir organized around fifty-one remarkable poems by poets such as Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Wallace Stevens and Sylvia Plath, from a critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author and poet.
For Jill Bialosky, certain poems stand out like signposts at pivotal moments in a life: the death of a father, adolescence, first love, leaving home, the suicide of a sister, marriage, the birth of a child, the day in New York City the Twin Towers fell. As Bialosky narrates these moments, she illuminates the ways in which particular poems offered insight, compassion, and connection, and shows how poetry can be a blueprint for living. In Poetry Will Save Your Life, Bialosky recalls when she encountered each formative poem, and how its importance and meaning evolved over time, allowing new insights and perceptions to emerge.
While Bialosky's personal stories animate each poem, they touch on many universal experiences, from the awkwardness of girlhood, to crises of faith and identity, from braving a new life in a foreign city to enduring the loss of a loved one, from becoming a parent to growing creatively as a poet and artist.
In Poetry Will Save Your Life, Bialosky has crafted an engaging and entirely original examination of a life while celebrating the enduring value of poetry, not as a purely cerebral activity, but as a means of conveying personal experience and as a source of comfort and intimacy. In doing so she brilliantly illustrates the ways in which poetry can be an integral part of life itself and can, in fact, save your life.
THE PRIZE (Novel, 2015)
What do we prize most? Are integrity and ambition mutually exclusive, as we seek a place in the world? How do we value, ultimately, a piece of art — or a life? These are the questions at the core of the evocative new novel by New York Times bestselling author Jill Bialosky. Talented, successful, blessed with a loving wife and daughter, Edward Darby has everything a man should hope for. With a rising career as a partner at an esteemed gallery he strives not to let ambition, money, power, and his dark past corrode the sanctuary of his domestic and private life. Influenced by his father, a brilliant Romantics scholar, Edward has always been more of a purist than an opportunist. But when a celebrated artist controlled by her insecurities betrays him, and another very different artist awakens his heart and stirs up secrets from his past, Edward will find himself unmoored from his marriage, his work, and the memory of his beloved father. And when the finalists of an important prize are announced, and the desperate artists maneuver to seek its validation, Edward soon learns that betrayal comes in many forms, and that he may be hurtling toward an act that challenges his own notions about what comprises a life worth living. A compelling odyssey of a man unhinged by his ideals, The Prize is as well an unflinching portrait of a marriage struggling against the corroding tide of time and the proximity to the treacherous fault line between art and money. Inspired by her work as a poet and the need to preserve a private space for the creation of art, The Prize by Jill Bialosky is her most moving novel yet.
THE PLAYERS (Poetry, 2015)
"Baseball is portrayed in these radiant new poems by Jill Bialosky as a 'fierce and feral' rite of passage in which we're all held hostage to the always surprising vicissitudes of time and change. The Players stakes a claim to a landscape all its own, one in which a profound and beautiful respect for human vulnerability is evident. I was both riveted and moved."—Philip Schultz
The strongest collection yet from this widely praised poet is about the central players in our lives, our relationships over time — between mother and son, mother and daughter-and how one generation of relationships informs and shapes the next. The opening sequence of the collection, "Manhood," looks at the insular world of baseball, shedding light on the complexities of gender, boyhood, and coming of age. The poet captures the electrifying, proud language of baseball talk, channeling the tone and approach of the young men she observes as a mother, and bringing poignance and deeper understanding to the transaction between herself as observer and the young men she sees growing into adulthood. "American Comedy" is a sonnet sequence about the absurdities and realities of modern domestic life; figures in literature are the players in "Classical Education." The final section, "The Players," makes a forceful and disturbing revelation as to how generations hand down both strengths and weaknesses. Exploring the nature of attachment on many levels, The Players brings us Jill Bialosky at her best in poems that find a new language to describe the rich and universal story that is modern motherhood.
HISTORY OF A SUICIDE (Memoir, 2011)
"Bialosky's mantra is The more I know, the more I can bear. Her courageous anatomy of family secrets and tragedies, pain and guilt provides extraordinarily valiant and resonant testimony to the healing powers of truth and empathy. —Donna Seaman
"A tender, absorbing, and deeply moving memoir. Bialosky writes so gracefully and bravely that what you're left with in the end is an overwhelming sense of love." —Entertainment Weekly
On the night of April 15, 1990, Jill Bialosky's twenty-one-year-old sister Kim came home from a bar in downtown Cleveland. She argued with her boyfriend on the phone. Then she took her mother's car keys, went into the garage, closed the garage door. She climbed into the car, turned on the ignition, and fell asleep. Her body was found the next morning by the neighborhood boy her mother hired to cut the grass. Those are the simple facts, but the act of suicide is anything but simple. For twenty years, Bialosky has lived with the grief, guilt, questions, and confusion unleashed by Kim's suicide. In this remarkable work of literary nonfiction, she re-creates with unsparing honesty her sister's inner life, the events and emotions that led her to take her life on this particular night. In doing so, she opens a window on the nature of suicide itself, our own reactions and responses to it—especially the impact a suicide has on those who remain behind. Combining Kim's diaries with family history and memoir, drawing on the works of doctors and psychologists as well as writers from Melville and Dickinson to Sylvia Plath and Wallace Stevens, Bialosky gives us a stunning exploration of human fragility and strength. She juxtaposes the story of Kim's death with the challenges of becoming a mother and her own exuberant experience of raising a son. This is a book that explores all aspects of our familial relationships—between mothers and sons, fathers and daughters—but particularly the tender and enduring bonds between sisters. History of a Suicide brings a crucial and all too rarely discussed subject out of the shadows, and in doing so gives readers the courage to face their own losses, no matter what those may be. This searing and compassionate work reminds us of the preciousness of life and of the ways in which those we love are inextricably bound to us.
INTRUDER (Poetry, 2008)
"Gorgeous . . . what a rush these stormy poems of love, disruption, and resignation are, as intense and perfectly noted as violin concertos." —Booklist
The dark and beautiful third collection from Jill Bialosky is a book about the intrusion of eros, art, and the imagination on ordinary life. The lover who whispers "Is it still snowing? … Will you stay with me?" in the first poem reappears throughout the book in different guises—sometimes seemingly real, at other times as muse, doppelganger, or dream. In "The Seduction," as the lovers stand to watch a house fire—"gorgeous, dazzling, / the orange and reds of such ruin"—the poem becomes a study in the nature of reality, selfhood, and the different levels of consciousness we inhabit. Evoking Penelope and Orpheus and Eurydice, Bialosky explores how desire and the act of creation can both threaten the self and bring us to a powerful self-understanding. In Intruder—her most mesmerizing gathering of poems yet—Bialosky has captured not only the fleeting truths and pleasures of passion but also its mysterious dangers.
THE LIFE ROOM (Novel, 2007)
"In her exquisite, carefully observed exploration of a modern woman's inner life, Jill Bialosky has written a novel that poses an essential question: how do we reconcile our passions-love, work, erotic life, children?" —Dani Shapiro
Eleanor Cahn is a professor of literature, the wife of a preeminent cardiac surgeon, and a devoted mother. But on a trip to Paris to present a paper on Anna Karenina, Eleanor re-connects with Stephen, a childhood friend with whom she has had a complicated relationship, that forces her to realize that she has suppressed her passionate self for years. As the novel unfolds, we learn of her hidden erotic past: with alluring, elusive Stephen; with ethereal William, her high school boyfriend; with married, egotistical Adam, the painter who initiated her into the intimacies of the "life room," where the artist's model sometimes becomes muse; and with loyal, steady Michael, her husband. On her return to New York, Eleanor and Stephen's charged attraction takes on a life of its own and threatens to destroy everything she has. Jill Bialosky has created a fresh, piercingly real heroine who struggles with the spiritual questions and dilemmas of our time and, like Tolstoy's immortal Anna Karenina, must choose between desire and responsibility.
In the tree in the yard is a bird's nest.
Remnants of paper, grass, tangled bloodroots;
a courtship; an elaborate masterpiece
of brutal entanglement. For some species,
a shallow depression made in sand.
Years ago when nothing much was at stake
we held hands in the park. The solid un-
swerving way the world newly divided
opened a field of possibility.
The birds are skittish or in harmony.
They draw sustenance from close comfort.
One cannot exist without the other.
I hear him get up, the sound of heavy footsteps.
Birds call. A cry deeper than hurt or love.
— From The Players
HISTORY OF A SUICIDE (memoir excerpt)
These are the bare facts. On the night of April 15, into the early morning hours of April 16, 1990, Kim went out to a bar in downtown Cleveland with a few girlfriends. She was fighting with the boyfriend she had been with since she was seventeen. In her mind, he had taken on vast importance. She came home—it must have been after midnight. She parked her car, a blue Hyundai she had bought with her own money, in the driveway behind the garage. She was attached to her car. It was the first car she owned and she was proud that she managed to keep up the payments from the tips she made waitressing at a delicatessen called Jack's. My mother was upstairs in her bedroom. I imagine she was watching television. A chronic insomniac, she used to watch television until the early hours of the morning.
Kim called her boyfriend shortly after she got home. Her best friend told me that Kim had learned he was seeing another girl. Perhaps they fought some more. (Once he'd punched her lights out and she'd ended up in the hospital. Kim broke up and got back together with him many times.) She called and told him she was going to a place far away. He told us he thought she was trying to threaten him. He thought, by "far away," that she meant she was leaving Cleveland. Dumb fuck, I wanted to say, after he told us this, when he came to my mother's house dressed uncomfortably in a white-collared shirt and suede blazer to pay his respects. Dark hair pushed back, face white and shattered. I wanted to kick him, but instead, because he was suffering, I opened my arms and hugged him. He took his own life five years later.
Kim must have written the note she left on the kitchen counter, taken my mother's keys from the counter of the built-in bookcases in the living room, left the house, opened the garage door where my mother's white Saab was parked, closed the garage door, and opened the car door. She turned on the ignition and fell asleep inside.
FATHERS IN THE SNOW (excerpt from poem)
After father died
the love was all through the house
untamed and sometimes violent.
When the dates came we went up to our rooms
and mother entertained.
Frank Sinatra's "Strangers in the Night,"
the smell of Chanel No.5 in her hair and the laughter.
We sat crouched at the top of the stairs.
In the morning we found mother asleep on the couch
her hair messed, and the smell
of stale liquor in the room.
We knelt on the floor before her,
one by one touched our fingers
over the red flush in her face.
The chipped sunlight through the shutters.
It was a dark continent
we and mother shared;
it was sweet and lonesome,
the wake men left in our house.
—From The End of Desire: Poems
Read What's In Print
• Can poetry save your life? by Jill Bialosky – Los Angeles Times
• Words of Solace: Review of Poetry Will Save Your Life – East Hampton Star
• Review: 'Poetry Will Save Your Life' by Jill Bialosky – Chicago Tribune
• Talking with Jill Bialosky about writing, editing and The Prize — Los Angeles Times
• Blind Faith in the Power of Beauty: 'The Prize' — Zyzzyva
• Review of The Prize —New York Times
• Article By Bialosky: "When the Editor Becomes the Writer" — Literary Hub
• Review of The Prize — Publishers Weekly
• Jill Bialosky on Her Poem "The Mothers" — Huffington Post
• Interview with Jill Bialosky — Publishers Weekly
• Review of History of a Suicide — The Washington Post
• Interview with Jill Bialosky — Vulture
• Article on Jill Bialosky — New York Times
• Interview with Jill Bialosky — Psych Central
• Jill Bialosky on "The Figure" — Poetry Society
• Jill Bialosky on the Interior Architecture of Poetry and Memoir — Kenyon Review
Listen to Audio
• Poetry Will Save Your Life: A Memoir by Jill Bialosky – Public Radio Tulsa
• Jill Bialosky Reads from Adrienne Rich's Tonight No Poetry Will Serve — NBA Finalists Reading


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What is the minimum software list that one should be looking at for learning C#, ASP.NET, WinForms.
I do have a system which has Windows 2003 installed in it.
I am looking at something like WAMP for C#.NET development. Do we have a listing? Something along the following lines
- Visual Studio 2010 Express Edition
- My SQL (anything specific to C#.NET or should it definitely be SQL Server 2005/2008 Express Edition)
- LINQPad
- Anything else?

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Comedian Chelsea Peretti performed at our live show in Washington, DC. She was recently named one of Variety's Comics to Watch for 2010. She recently appeared on the FX series Louie, and has also been seen on Last Call with Carson Daly, The Sarah Silverman Program and Comedy Central's Live at Gotham.
this is great...thanks


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Senate confirms Clinton as secretary of state by 94-2
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., to be President Barack Obama's secretary of state by a 94-2 vote Wednesday after nearly a half a day of debate for an outcome that was never really in doubt.
Some Senate Republicans, including several who voted for her confirmation, raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest stemming from the international activities of former President Bill Clinton's William J. Clinton Foundation.
The foundation, which works on HIV/AIDS, climate change and poverty, has accepted more than $131 million from foreign governments, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Norway.
Shortly after her nomination, Bill Clinton released a list of donors to his foundation. At the start of her confirmation hearing last week, Hillary Clinton agreed to measures designed to monitor the Clinton Foundation and assure transparency in the foundation's fundraising.
That wasn't enough to satisfy Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas.
"I remain concerned that senator, soon-to-be Secretary of State Clinton's diplomatic work will be encumbered by the global activities of the Clinton Foundation under these circumstances," Cornyn said.
Still, in the end, Cornyn voted for Clinton. Sens. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., and David Vitter, R-La., were the lone "no" votes. Clinton didn't vote, nor did Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., who was still recovering from suffering a seizure on Tuesday.
Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, said that Republicans voiced objections earlier to send a message to Hillary and Bill Clinton.
"She has to know, and so does former President Clinton, that the big light will shine on them forever and ever," he said. "And so, if she doesn't do what she said, it's going to interfere with her ability to be a good secretary of state. And if she doesn't do it, every time she comes up here, she's going to get kicked in the shins."
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., urged his Republican colleagues earlier in the day to drop their objections.
"I pay attention to the president's approval ratings. Very high," McCain said. "But more importantly, I think the message that the American people are sending us now is they want us to work together and get to work. I think we ought to let Senator Clinton, who obviously is qualified, and obviously will serve, to get to work immediately."
Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., said GOP concerns about Clinton's nomination smacked of partisan politics.
"They may be trying to rally their base," said Bayh, who endorsed Clinton in the Democratic primaries. "Bashing Bill and Hillary Clinton is something of a cottage industry for the far right. I believe it's out of step with the times."
Judge freezes 9/11 trial as Obama takes steps on Guantanamo pledge
Now, the hard part: President Obama has work to do
Experts opine: Of the top 4 speeches, Obama's is No. 5
Check out McClatchy's politics coverage


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Hiroshi Furuyoshi b. 1959
Furuyoshi was born in Hiroshima, Japan in 1959. There, his parents ran an antiques shop and as such, he spent his youth surrounded by all sorts of intriguing objects and treasures. Naturally, he was drawn to depictions of curiosity cabinets, which are heavily featured in his complex and detailed compositions. Furuyoshi is particularly intrigued with the exuberance and grandeur of Baroque works; he uses this as inspiration to create his own unique, ultra-realistic style.


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LG has started teasing! Just the other day we've seen the company's official Facebook account hinting a "new series" which will hopefully be unveiled at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and today we're getting another one, this time, in the shape of a video.
The clip is filled with buzz words, superlatives, and everything you'd expect from a company that is trying to build up the buzz. If previous rumors wouldn't have indicated that the Optimus G2 will land this fall, we'd be inclined to believe that this teaser is about that phone. Still, rumors can be wrong and we might be looking at that, or that 5.5-inch phablet also rumored.
What do you think LG will show off alongside the Optimus L7 II Dual? An Android phone, phablet, tablet, or who knows, it's first Windows Phone 8 device?
Source: YouTube


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This post was intended to be written at least two weeks ago, but as has become par for the course with this blog, it got put on the back burner for way too long, and I won't stand for it anymore! I've been trying to settle into my new apartment and falling back into city life, as well as maintaining my long work hours, so blogging gets little time! I still think I'll get back to it for real someday, but in the meantime I have a couple of fabulous recipes to share that will hopefully convince you to keep coming back and reading in the future!As you've probably noticed, I bake a lot, though I rarely come across a recipe I really don't like. Even more seldom are the recipes that are completely exceptional. I'm generally pretty happy with the things I produce, but every once in a while I'll make something that is just so unbelievably fantastic I'm practically jumping for joy after the first bite.
You can ask anyone I know, I get pretty excited about food. But these Pecan Pie Bars took my enthusiasm to a new level. I can't tell you how many people (let's just say everyone who tried them) told me hands down these are one of the best, if not the best dessert I've ever made.
So, pecan pie bars — what's the hype, right? Just like pecan pie in the shape of a bar. Well, that couldn't be more wrong. These bars are like crack (or what I imagine crack might be like) — they are totally on another level, one bite and you'd be certain you could consume the entire 9 x 13 inch pan right then and there. Probably best if you don't though.
They are the perfect combination flavors and textures — sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy, and so amazingly delicious. I drenched most of them in dark chocolate, but later found that I liked the "naked" bars as much as, if not more than the ones covered in chocolate! I thought maybe they were too good to be true, so I made another batch the next weekend, and dare I say… they might even have been better. So the moral of this story is, if you don't try these bars, you are a serious fool. But I mean that in the nicest of ways 🙂
Pecan Pie Bars
For the Shortbread Crust:
1 1/2 sticks cold, unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed, light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Pie Filling:
2 heaping cups of whole pecans
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup packed, light brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Dipping (optional):
8 ounces good quality dark chocolate
1/2 teaspoon vegetable or canola oil
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
1.) Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with parchment paper (or foil) leaving some excess hanging over the ends. (This is important, otherwise the bars won't come out of the pan!)
2.) For the crust, cut the butter into a 1/2-inch dice. Then, in a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process all the ingredients for the crust together (including the diced butter) until the mixture begins to form tiny lumps, about 30-45 seconds. Pour this mixture into the prepared pan and using your hands or a big spatula, evenly press the shortbread crust into the bottom of the pan. Bake in the middle of the oven until golden, about 18-20 minutes. While the shortbread crust is baking, prepare the filling.
3.) For the filling, roughly chop the pecans — it's ok to leave some pecans whole. Set aside. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, brown sugar, honey, cream and salt. Bring to a simmer and allow to bubble, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and pecans. Pour the pecan filling into the hot shortbread crust and spread as evenly as possible. Bake in the middle of the oven until bubbling evenly all over, about 12-15 minutes.
4.) Cool completely, lift out of the baking pan using the overhanging parchment or foil and cut into bars. At this point, you can serve the bars as they are, or move on and dip them in chocolate — it's a win-win either way.
5.) To dip in chocolate, prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. To melt the chocolate, put 6 ounces of the chocolate and the oil together in a glass container that is taller than it is deep (I used a mug and it worked really well) and heat in the microwave in 30-second increments stirring after each round. It took us about 1 minute and 15 seconds. When the chocolate is just melted, add the remaining 2 ounces of chocolate and stir until completely smooth and glossy. Dip the bars into the chocolate allowing the excess to drip off. Place on the prepared baking sheet to cool and firm up.
These bars will keep, covered, for 5 days at room temperature. But don't worry, they'll probably be gone in 2, if you can keep yourself from eating them that long.
I made a pretty killer batch of Cheesecake Candy Bar Brownies last week, and there are still a few kicking around the kitchen, however I haven't had a chance to photograph those, so the recipe may vanish into the abyss without so much as the courtesy of being put in print! If I find myself home within the hours of daylight we have, I'll work on capturing their beauty, otherwise I'll find something equally as exciting to share with you!
Happiest of holiday wishes! I'll be back soon, with some wonderful holiday love. Until then, with love, and sugar – enjoy!


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The QmixElements controller plugin provides a graphical interface for the configuration and visualization of all control circuits in your system. All circuits are laid out clearly, so you can easily activate or deactivate individual controllers or adjust target values. You can change the names of controller channels at any time and thereby adapt them to the requirements of your application or test setup, quickly and easily. Any changes you made remain in effect, even after closing the program.
The script functions of the controller plugin let you modify or adjust the temperature settings of your control circuits through a script, making it possible to create time-controlled temperature curves or cyclical temperature changes quickly and easily.
Create your own PID Controller Channels
The QmixElements controller plugin supports you in the creation of your own control circuits. Simply select an input value for the controller (e.g. current value of a pressure sensor) and an output value (e.g. target flow rate for a syringe pump) and then configure the PID control parameters – and there you are: your own pressure-based pump control circuit. The graphical real-time display of target value, current value and other control parameters helps you tune controllers for optimum performance.
Recording Control Parameters in Real-Time
In QmixElements you can record the values of all analog and digital inputs and outputs in the form of curves or CSV-files. This lets you visualize temporal changes of process data live and in real-time. At the same time, this visualization helps you optimize your control circuits. You can configure the recording through drag & drop and save diagrams in various different formats (PNG, JPG, PDF…). Using CSV-files, recorded measurement values can be analyzed or graphically processed conveniently in Excel or any other analysis software of your choice.
QmixElements Software
Laboratory automation platform
The QmixElements software is a comprehensive, plugin-based, modular software solution for the control of all cetoni devices via a common graphical user interface. The software consists of a core that provides the basic features and services, such as the application window, the event log or the tool bar.


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Muscat (white grape)
Muscat originally comes from Egypt (Alexandria), where it was grown by the ancient Egyptians. It is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region for wine and as a table grape.
Good, strong growth, somewhat sensitive to mildew. It travels well and can be kept in reasonably good condition.
In the unheated greenhouse from mid to end of October. In the heated greenhouse from July through September
Large cluster with moderately large berries that should be golden yellow when ripe. Fine Muscat taste and a good quantity of sugar. Thinning required to create attractive cluster shape.
On horizontal canes, prune back to 3 – 4 buds.
Special characteristics
Very good table and wine grape with a great taste. Sometimes suffers from heat stress in the summer.


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Sept 3 (Reuters) - Belgian diaper manufacturer Ontex said on Monday it rejected a proposed cash offer for its outstanding shares from private equity firm PAI Partners.
The updated indication of interest from PAI Partners was below the value of their previous proposal, Ontex said.
Both companies consider the matter closed, the Belgian firm added. (Reporting by Camille Raynaud in Gdynia, Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)


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Logline: The Chilean earthquake of 2010 damaged over 370,000 beloved homes; this is the story of one. Over three years, the destruction of CASA ANTÚNEZ reveals a family divided by their desires for the future and their nostalgia for the past.
- This documentary is in post-production stage.
- Previous title – "Talca Interrupted"
Production Details:
- Program Duration: 52 mins
- Writer/Director/Producer: Nora Niasari
- Co-Producer: Mandi Bialek-Wester
- Sound Designer: Livia Ruzic
- Music by: Sonaire
- Countries of Production: Australia/Chile
- Language: Spanish (English Subtitles)
- Completion Date: 2017
Published Platforms:
Boundaries Architecture Journal, "Architectures for Emergencies"
Film on the Faultline, Chapter 14: "Home in a Foreign Land"
- 2012 MEETMARKET – Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC)
- 2011 DOCMEETING Argentina
2012 AIDC: "Talca Interrupted" selected for Meetmarket
IF Magazine: "Talca Interrupted" selected for 2011 DOCMEETING Argentina
Architecture & Design Magazine
© 2017 Nora Niasari


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Anti-counterfeiting technology : securing documents
ID cards, passports, official documents, etc.: government bodies require the best-possible security measures for protecting and authenticating these documents.
The new technologies combining robust taggants and their associated readers must make it possible to address the need for change, to guarantee perpetually cutting-edge security.
OLNICA has developed several product ranges addressing the need for powerful document security. At the Covert and Forensic levels, these ranges provide government bodies with very high-level security, detectable directly by accredited governmental laboratories.
In particular, the unique codes of OLNICA's Molecular taggant ensure a high level of codification and traceability. Cutting-edge innovation and powerful authentication capabilities combine to create a future-proof solution that is already being implemented around the world.


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Author: Orson Scott Card // First published: 1998 // Genre: Science Fiction
This edition: 469 pages, published in December 2000 by Tor Books // Get it @TheBookDepository
Read in August 2015
Synopsis (from Goodreads)
Andrew "Ender" Wiggin was not the only child in the Battle School; he was just the best of the best. In this new book, Card tells the story of another of those precocious generals, the one they called Bean–the one who became Ender's right hand, part of his team, in the final battle against the Buggers.
Bean's past was a battle just to survive. He was a tiny child with a mind leagues beyond anyone else's. Bean's desperate struggle to live, and his success, brought him to the attention of the Battle School's recruiters, those people scouring the planet for leaders, tacticians, and generals to save Earth from the threat of alien invasion. Bean was sent into orbit, to the Battle School. And there he met Ender…
What I expected from this
For years now I've had in the back of my head the idea of writing a story about a secondary character. You know… The sidekick, the best friend of the hero, or just the kid who just happens to live in the same world as the "hero". Like… Harry Potter from the point of view of Neville Longbottom if you will, or from a random Hufflepuff student's point of view.
Now when I say "the idea of writing a story about…", I don't mean me. I don't write. I have no talent and no imagination. But that's not the point.
What was I saying? Right. Background character POV. So basically, when I hear about Ender's Shadow, how it was Ender's Game told from the POV of Bean, one of Ender's lieutenant, I was excited. Could it be the type of book and story telling I was looking for?
No it was not. Yes, the book is told from the POV of Bean, but in this, Bean becomes the hero; he is the dormant asset of the fleet, working with the teachers to make Ender shine, because he is the "chosen one", but Bean is equally intelligent, maybe even more, but he was not chosen by the "big people" to be the one to have the weight of the world resting on his shoulders. So basically, a majority of what Ender is able to accomplish is thanks to Bean working in the shadows (Ender's shadow… get it?).
My thoughts on the book
So it's pretty clear that the way the story was constructed around Bean was not what I expected from the book. That being said, I have to admit that I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading it. I loved getting back into Battle School, and the story of Bean was made very interesting (although maybe a bit too similar to Ender's).
We do get a broader perspective on Battle School, how it works, what it feels like to live in it, etc. If you liked Ender's Game's universe, then you'll be thrilled to get more of it with this book.
What I didn't like so much was the presence of religion. Thankfully, only one main character was really into it, but the moment you introduce religious motives and thoughts, I'm out. What saved it was that instead of being a one-sided "religion is good and God is all" type of discourse, the religious aspect was sometimes made fun of; and that I'm on board with. This sounded bad. What I mean is: there were two sides, the very religious person who thinks everything she does is to serve God, and the more pragmatic army man who debunks the religious lingo to make things more rooted into the reality of the situation.
My rating:
So, no, the book didn't match with what I was expecting of it, but once I put that aside, it didn't prevent me from really enjoying the book and the story, so this is a 4/5 stars for me.
I understand that Patrick Ness just released (or will very soon) his new book, about just this: what "normal" people experience when they are witnesses to the hero's accomplishments; or at least that what I think The Rest of Us Just Live Here is about. I may have to check this one out.


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These boys look like they're having the time of their lives. This photo was taken back in the 1920s, when you were able to swim in the Reflecting Pool. I should note that they are swimming there because Congress failed to appropriate the money for the District pools. But, good thing that would never happen today.
Source: Library of Congress


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This year EWB-NMMU has had the privilege of being able to work on and assist two wonderful projects. First, developing and building a robotic arm to help with residents of Cheshire homes with a limited range of arm motion . Secondly assisting with technical expertise and workshop resources the Joe Slovo west creche project.
The robotic arm was seen as a great future help to residents of Cheshire homes as well as a practical learning platform for mechatronics students and such it was conceptualized, designed and built in-house by German exchange students. It is still in its prototype phase , and it will be constantly improved on and implemented in practice in the near future.
The Joe slovo creche project is a continued project from 2015 and this year saw the official opening ceremony held on July 5th , which saw the various stakeholders attend and also saw Ralph from EWB-Unisa present what Engineers Without Borders has been doing to help the project and it also saw the announcement of the biogas digestor which was donated by EWB-Unisa to the project. The biogas digestor is a step forward as it will present an opportunity to add to the environmentally friendly and green value of this project , as well as help produce gas for warm food!
There are still weekly visits by EWB-NMMU to Cheshire homes in order to assist at the workshop and maintenance of the wheelchairs. The behind the scenes work at the Joe Slovo creche project continues and continues to provide positive results.
From March 2014 to present, Engineers Without Borders-NMMU chapter has been involved with the
Indalo project In the Joe Slovo townships.
Through this project EWB-NMMU has collaborated with a few organisations namely the French Architects collective 'SAGA'and the NGO 'Love Story'.
EWB-NMMU raised and donated money towards the completion of the project and facilitated the making of several structural parts through the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Laboratories.
Further details about the project can be found on the Collective Saga website.
This project has also been featured on ArchDaily.
In an effort to better equip the Cheshire home with machining tools, a pedestal drill press including a set of drill bits was donated by Engineers without borders NMMU through funding from the AMTC (Advanced Mechatronics Technology Centre) this year, this also includes tools such as an inverter Stick Welder and an electric winch.
The pictures show the Workshop at Cheshire and Rodney Lavin who is in charge of the workshop.
The mini upgrade project of the old hoist system can also be seen.
The old hydraulic hoist has been upgraded to a hoist operated by an electric winch making operation of the hoist easier.
Only the cabling of the winch still needs to be isolated.
The meeting EWB-NMMU had with the Eastern Cape Cerebral Palsy Center:
Linge's Tot has been having issues registering themselves with the minister of health, they have approached EWB-NMMU Through the eastern cape center for cerebral palsy to help them do so.
The aim of the meeting was to discuss a report that EWB-NMMU compiled for Linge's Tots addressing the safety issues that need to be dealt with in order to have the center registered.
The meeting with The SOS children village, was the first time EWB-NMMU was introduced to the village. Some of the issues at the village were discussed. Main problems were water leaks inside the houses. At this stage EWB-NMMU is brainstorming on the issue.
The EWB-NMMU team in collaboration with 'Love Story – Go And Do The Same' went out to Joe Slovo where a pre-school needed a fence to be rebuilt. The next step is to paint it and give it a nice finish. Well done!
EWB-NMMU (Engineers Without Borders-NMMU) had an interview with Algoa fm under the section " we care". EWB-NMMU spoke about themselves, their level of involvement with local communities and the work that has been done so far. It turned out to be more of an information session to the general public about EWB-NMMU and EWB-SA in general. It was a great experience and opportunity for EWB-NNMU.
Well done Engineers Without Borders – NMMU! They have been awarded 1st prize in the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chambers Awards for Innovation in Health and Wellness!
Empowering Engineers to Empower Communities
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Keeping track of your personal finances can be a confusing and arduous process. Keeping thorough records of what you are spending your money on can help you avoid financial difficulties down the road. Online banking can make it easier to track your funds, but you still must make an effort to track it manually.
Invest in a small accordion style envelope and always have it on hand. Put store receipts and things like business cards in it. If you ever need to refer to them for future reference, you'll know immediately where they are. Although, the chance is small that you'll be double charged, having the receipts will make it easier to see on your credit card statement.
Stay out of debt as much as you can. While education and a mortgage are two worthwhile reasons to go into debt, there are very few other reasons why you should use credit. Learning to live within your means insures a life free of high interest rates and massive debt.
Being patient about your finances will help you. A lot of people will rush out to buy the newest model or latest edition of electronic products as soon as they hit the shelves. The prices of such items tend to drop rapidly, though, so you should wait a bit before purchasing. You will be able to put the money saved aside.
If you're currently married, make sure that the spouse that has the best credit is the one that applies for loans. If you are someone who does not have the best credit, you should try to build the credit back up using a credit card with a small limit you can pay off every month. When your credit score improves, you can start to apply for joint loans and share the debt with your spouse.
If you are being contacted by a debt collector, try to negotiate. They are likely a junk debt buyer who bought your debt for 10 cents on the dollar or less. If you work out a deal and only pay a small amount of what actually owe, they will still be making a profit. Contact any debt collectors you owe and see if they will accept an offer at a lower price.
You can avoid causing financial issues by staying out of credit card debt from the get go. Take a step back and think before making purchases on your credit card. Figure out a time frame on paying down your debt. You shouldn't make any charge that's not imperative and can't be paid off within a month.
If you handle your banking and other personal finance matters online, take note of the alert services your bank offers. Most banks will let you know about important activity on your account via text or email. Low balance alerts and large withdrawal alerts can help protect you from overdraft and fraud, for example.
Having a watchful eye over your money will help you avoid any financial difficulties that may arise, such as overdraft fees and debt. If you monitor your own money, it will help you to feel more confident about your personal finances.
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water in the pondLabels: Current Affairs
Try talking to your heart
is like dropping water into the pond
Effective immediately
but only temporary
The surface has waves
only to be smooth
like a mirror again
-- me --
I was right. But I have never been this sad I was right.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Big Y Deals and Coupon Match Ups 3/25 to 3/31
Here are the deals and coupon match ups for Big Y Supermarkets from 3/25 to 3/31. Please be aware that prices vary by store, and coupon values vary by region, so the list below may not be 100% accurate depending on your location. All coupon values are doubled up to $.99 based on my store's policies!
All deals with a $1 off coupon are shown with a (+ DD) which are the dollar doublers giving you the best possible price! You will find them in your circular this week and you only get 3 so choose your deals wisely!!
Oscar Myer Bacon - B1G1 Free
(2) $1.50/1 printables
Final Cost: Really Cheap Bacon
Green Giant Steamers $1.25
$.50/1 printable
$.50/2 from 2/21 SS
$.50/2from 3/7 SS
Final Cost: as low as $.25
Breakstone Sour Cream $1.50
$.60/1 printable
Final Cost: $.30 each
Pillsbury Cresent rolls $1.66
$.50/2 printable
Final Cost: $1.16 each
Pillsbury Sweet Rolls $1.66
$.90 printable (no longer printing)
Final Cost: Free
Stonyfield Farms Smoothie $1
$.50/2 printable
Final Cost: $.50 each
Hood Cottage Cheese $1
$.50/1 printable
Final Cost: Free
Hood Sour Cream $5/5
$.50/1 printable
Final Price: Free
Yoplait (original or thick 'n creamy) 6oz $10/20
$50/6 printable
Kim & Scott's Filled Pretzels 14-16oz $3.99
$.75/1 from 1/31 SS
Final Price: $2.49
St. Ives Body Wash 13.5oz $1.99
$1 off (SS 3/21)
Final Price: $1.99 (+DD = Free)
Softsoap Ensemble Liquid Hand Soap 8.3oz refill $1.99
$1 off printable
Final Price: $1.99 (+DD = Free)
Big Y Deals and Coupon Match Ups 3/25 to 3/31
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Mega Ran & Michael Cardoza release documentary MEGA-LO MANIA on DVD/
Chip hop performer Random is certainly a common name around these parts, considering his almost unstoppable series of releases since taking on the moniker of Mega Ran, not to mention the constant touring and many guest tracks and mixtapes he takes part in (including a few for GM4A).
Now Mega Ran can add both star and film maker to his list of achievements with the release of the documentary MEGA-LO MANIA. Alongside film maker Michael Cardoza, the movie captures a portion of the life of Random as he tours through the US. Like any great DVD, there are also ton of bonus features including interviews, music videos, live performances and more. Expect a review here in the next couple weeks once I find some time to really sit down and enjoy all the features of MEGA-LO MANIA
All these Mega Ran memories can be yours by ordering the album for $12.99 via Mega Ran's bandcamp merch page and check out the official trailer below.


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Does Pakistan qualify as a failed state?
The short answer to that is: no.
Pakistan has institutions: it has a judiciary, a Supreme Court, federal courts, provincial courts, local courts. It has universities. It has a thriving civil service. It has a very powerful military. It has a government, although it's relatively weak. But this government, will in all likelihood complete a full term, and this will allow for another government to be elected - hopefully without any interference by the military.
"I actually believe that some of Pakistan's darkest days are behind it and that we are seeing some indication that the country is moving forward - slowly."
Pakistan may not be a failed state but it is a state that is struggling with forces it created itself and with external forces as well. For example, it's in a complicated neighbourhood. There's India next door; a long and bitter rival. China , a staunch ally, lies to the north. It has Afghanistan to the East. Afghanistan is ostensibly an ally. But Pakistan has played a very destabilising role in Afghanistan because of its fear that a strong Afghanistan could pave the way for India to have a foothold in there, effectively seeing Pakistan surrounded. Then there's the geopolitics of the United States and Pakistan's role with the US and so on.
But the short answer to whether or not Pakistan is a failed state is no. It's a state with many, many problems but it's also proven to be a very durable state. I actually believe that some of Pakistan's darkest days are behind it and that we are seeing some indication that the country is moving forward - slowly.


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I know it's hard to believe, but 2012 is coming to a close, faster than we think! In preparation, it's time to start planning and thinking about what PMQG will look like in 2013. In January, we will hand over the PMQG reins to a new group of seven leaders. As we grow, we think that it is essential that the board grows with us and adequately represents our diverse community of quilters. All officers work together on guild ideas and decisions, additionally each of our 2012 officers (Susan, Heather, Petra, Nancy, and Ale) had individual duties. Here is an overview of each role:
- Arrange for, schedule and facilitate meetings for Monthly Officers meeting and PMQG meetings
- Assist/Coordinate in planning monthly PMQG meetings
- Assist in maintaining Blog, Google Docs, and Flickr, and regularly check and respond to guild email
- Primary function is to see to the smooth running of the entire guild, including outreach and greeting of new members.
- Qualifications: must feel comfortable speaking in front of a large group of people, organization is necessary and follow through is a must.
Vice President
- The vice president will perform the duties of the president if needed, including running the monthly meeting. Assist in anyway needed.
- Maintain all online media (blog, Flickr, etc)
- Help prepare for board and guild meetings
- Qualifications: experience blogging, comfortable speaking in front of a large group of people, organization and follow through is a must.
- The primary duty of the PMQG secretary is to take notes during officer's meetings and communicate these to the officers.
- Take photos at all monthly meetings, coordinate Show and Tell, photograph the quits and post to the blog.
- The secretary assists in maintaining the blog/website by contributing posts (e.g., writing about other guild events such as shop hops, sewing nights, charity work, etc)
- Qualifications: good writing and organizational skills, plus attention to detail
- Maintain bank and PayPal accounts including preparing monthly/quarterly statements for PMQG, pay bills in a timely manner, including expense reimbursements to members.
- Transfer funds between accounts as needed.
- Collect membership dues, respond to new and renewing members by sending out membership welcome and discount information to all members.
- Update PayPal form on website for correct year and membership fee.
- Maintain membership data, create and send out laminated membership cards and welcome letters and emails.
- Help create and maintain PMQG's online documents and calendar.
- Qualifications: organizational ability, can handle collection of money and keep finances recorded and in order.
Program Coordinator
- Supports the planning, implementation, maintenance, and documentation of PMQG's public programs and educational initiatives.
- Develops monthly meeting presentations and recruits program participants
- Actively works on future month's meetings: content, lectures, social events, sewing projects etc.
- Coordinate giveaways or further challenges or events based on the program presented
- Contact businesses and manufacturers to donate to our guild
- Helps and oversees Special Event Organizer and Quilt Show Coordinator
- Qualifications: can actively seek new information from people and groups, organizational ability, creativity for our meetings.
Special Event Organizer (new!)
- Organize and attend Sew Days, responsible of set-up and take-down of room
- Coordinate mini-lessons/demos for Sew Days
- Organize and plan special events (e.g. Pacific Northwest Modern Quilt Guild Meet-up, and any additional outings)
- Reports and works closely with Program Coordinator
- Qualifications: organizational ability and can actively seek new information from people and groups
Quilt Show Coordinator (new!)
- Manage the timeline, procurement and execution of quilt shows
- Organize all details for Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, Pacific Northwest Quilt Expo, and any other shows that may arise.
- Reports and works closely with Program Coordinator
- Qualifications: organizational ability
We are so excited to see who wants to be a part of the 2013 board! If you are interested, please email us at portlandmodernquiltguild at gmail dot com, by November 1st. Be sure to tell us which position you would most like to fill and why.
Thanks so much for considering and we look forward to talking with you more!


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Parking at Overton Square
Street and Outdoor Parking
Street parking and outdoor lots are available throughout Overton Square. Outdoor lots are located on Madison Avenue and adjacent to the Parking Garage on Trimble at Cooper Street. Please note and observe all posted parking rules.
Public Parking Garage
NEW! Spending quality time at Overton Square? Our new monthly parking pass is perfect for your needs! You can sign up for unlimited parking at The Square for a special debut rate of $20 per month. To sign up, just text TN0009 to 53242 or click here.
Overton Square's state-of-the art public parking garage is located at 2100 Monroe Avenue and uses a convenient pay-by-plate system. Parking is FREE before 6:00 pm. All cars in the garage after 6:00 pm require payment, even if you parked prior to 6:00 pm. The standard cost for parking is a flat $3 for the whole evening!
Parking is a breeze at Overton Square with two options to pay: pay-by-plate at the automated machines in the garage, or via mobile app.
Option 1: Pay via the automated machines
Just park, snap a photo of your license plate or write it down, and pay via cash, coin, or card at the pay machines conveniently located in all four corners of the first floor of the garage. Once you enter your license plate at the machine and pay, you're good to go and enjoy the offerings of Overton Square!
Option 2: Pay via your mobile device
Install the Parkmobile app on your mobile device, or register at www.parkmobile.com. Once your account is set up, paying for parking takes just a few seconds on your phone. Skip the pay machine entirely! Even better, the app stores your license plate number, so you won't need to enter it again. Each time the app is used, the cost is $0.35 in addition to the flat parking rate. The Overton Square Parking Garage "Parking Zone" is 5701. Save Overton Square Parking Garage to Favorite Zones on the Parkmobile app to make the process even easier.


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One Step Closer: 7 Ways to Hear the Voice of God
An e-course to help you focus on ways to become closer to God by listening for His voice.
It's a downloadable ebook that you can save and refer back to later. 50 pages/ over 13,000 words
Packed with hints to help you:
- Listen with your heart
- Truly hear the Spirit speak to you
- Pray and know your prayers are heard
- Find your own best way to worship
Just a few ways we're getting you out of your comfort zone:
• Find a sacred space
• Develop a routine for prayer
• Try a discipline you haven't tried before
• Begin to journal the journey
• Get the Word in front of you more than once a day
• Find practical ways to practice love, holiness, and humility
You may not choose to do all of these things, but they are available for you to study.
By spending some time on one phase of the journey, hearing the voice of God, you will give time and attention to each step as it deserves.
Your relationship with God is the most important relationship you have had or will ever have.By deepening your focus you can form the relationship you want with the Lord.
Your story is beautiful and important. Most of all, it is yours and yours alone. God did not make anyone else like you. You are entirely unique. If loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, and might is what you want, don't let one more thing get in your way.


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The current opposition to new development in the Royal Poinciana business district and at Royal Poinciana Plaza reminds me of when Neiman Marcus was planning to build its store on Worth Avenue.
Vocal detractors offered many of the same arguments why the store shouldn't be allowed on the island. They said replacing the old shops and apartments would destroy the charm of Worth Avenue, that the new store would attract the wrong type of people across the bridges and, despite a planned underground garage, traffic would be jammed.
The Town Council in those days was more proactive and voted for the development in spite of opposition. Neiman Marcus was built, and we know today that none of those negative assertions held water.
History repeats itself as property owners in the listless Royal Poinciana Way business district face a cadre of residents that abhor change. Extensive plans to revitalize properties have met with vehement opposition from groups that believe shoring up a few bricks and slapping a new coat of paint on existing buildings is all that's needed. According to them, building something updated, better or bigger would be detrimental to traditional Palm Beach values.
Apparently a family with 90 years of Palm Beach business history doesn't qualify as a tradition. Nor does contributing a viable new state-of-the-art theater to the community as part of a redevelopment plan meet traditional ideas of Palm Beach largess. Instead, property owners are immediately characterized as "greedy developers" if they propose revitalization. Only crumbling anachronistic buildings serve tradition.
And then there is the idea that no new residences should be added to an area where a history of mixed residential and retail properties dates back 100 years. Even if the proposed new residences are posh, expensive and a significant upgrade to living standards in the neighborhood, detractors cry, "No new condos!" This group is so dead-set against new condo construction that you would think they are anti-cementic.
Of course, this interpretation of Palm Beach tradition is absurd even on the face of it. "Greedy developers" such as Cap Dimick, Henry Morrison Flagler and Addison Mizner established the most vaunted historical traditions of Palm Beach. Mizner had great success building residences atop retail courtyards on Worth Avenue and lived in one himself. Nobody complained that he was the beneficiary of spot zoning.
Every generation of business and property owners have enhanced and beautified the island further. Some of their development plans exceeded anything before them, giving the island lavish environs, such as the sprawling Breakers complex.
And let's not forget that Palm Beach's crown jewel, Mar-a-Lago, was saved from the wrecking ball by a New York developer. Yes, that was roundly booed, too.
It's true that change can be disconcerting. Blocking it may offer the illusion of status quo, but change, as either progress or attrition, is inevitable. Ideological opposition to planned change only blocks progress. Then you're left with attrition.
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"You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth"
by Kahlil Gibran
Last week started with us having our last day together before Andy went back to work. We spent it with my parents at Millets Farm, one of our favourite places to go. I took the girls ice skating, which they loved. Unfortunately I left Andy with my camera and there was literally no good photos of us. not even one!
They also played in the playground, which is where Alice's photo was taken. They've recently added a house to it and the girls just love it.
Holly had her first day at preschool last week and she brought home a picture of a chicken that she had made. She was very proud of it and it had to sit next to her cot while she had her nap. I think you can tell from this picture how much she loved it!


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Police to crack down on impaired drivers
August 27, 2015 Maui Police Department is sending a clear message to Maui County residents that it will not tolerate impaired driving. more »»
West Maui community will miss Paul Dean
August 20, 2015 Paul Dennis Jenkins Dean was the kind of person that left you feeling better about the world we live in than before you met up with hi. more »»
Progressive change should boost voter registration
August 13, 2015 Given the very low turnout for the past few elections, the county and state should take whatever steps they can to make it easier to register and vote. A great reform was announced last week. more »»
Have your pet spayed or neutered for free
August 6, 2015 Credit the Maui Humane Society for its ongoing efforts to control the island's pet overpopulation. more »»
Sue D. Cooley Stadium is ready for games
July 30, 2015 With incredible support by Sue D. Cooley and countless people in the West Side community, the Lahainaluna High School Foundation has achieved a feat that will serve LHS students long into the futur. more »»
Jim Luckey's legacy is all around Lahaina
July 23, 2015 Lahaina lost one of its true heroes in the passing of James Luckey, 88, on July 12 in Oregon. The full story will be told in the Lahaina News soon. more »»
Caretakers sought for Pohaku Park gardens
July 16, 2015 With easy-going surf breaks out in front, Pohaku Park (a.k.a. "S-Turns") in Kahana is one of the West Side's busiest parks during the winter months. more »»
Does litter bug you?
July 9, 2015 Tired of seeing discarded trash that clutters public spaces on Maui? Do something about it through "Litter Bugs Me," Malama Maui Nui's next cleanup campaign from July 11-25. more »»
Veterans center hosting a must-see exhibit
July 2, 2015 The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center is currently telling the story of incredible heroes: soldiers who defined courage and grit during some of the fiercest fighting during World War II. more »»
Join the fight against cancer
June 25, 2015 West Mauians on Saturday, July 18, have the opportunity to participate in the world's largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. more »»
Help improve student achievement at Lahainaluna High School
June 18, 2015 With generations of families in West Maui attending Lahainaluna High School, residents here love the historic school and often volunteer to help in some wa. more »»
Help grant wishes to Maui keiki
June 11, 2015 Make-A-Wish has a heartfelt mission: "We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. more »»
Sign up for emergency alerts
June 4, 2015 The Pacific hurricane season began June 1, and forecasters this year predict increased tropical cyclone activity for the Central Pacific region. more »»
Court ruling protects transparency in Hawaii political campaigns
May 28, 2015 Hawaii residents must be able to "follow the money" and determine who is attempting to influence their vote through contributions to political candidates. more »»
Help a Maui family that lost everything
May 21, 2015 Members of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA), including real estate professionals in West Maui, are working to help a family of 11 whose home burned down on May 4 on Kea Street in... more »»
Help the tutor project reach West Maui keiki
May 14, 2015 There are few programs in West Maui as successful and life-changing as the Lahaina Complex After School Tutor Project. more »»
Help Maui County Civil Defense prepare for a disaster
May 7, 2015 The Maui Civil Defense Agency wants to gauge if residents are prepared for a disaster. more »»
Mahalo for an incredible David Malo Day Ho'olaule'a
April 30, 2015 It may be the technology of today that broadens our view and increases our awareness of current events, but it nevertheless feels as though we are experiencing a renaissance in appreciation of our... more »»
Contribute to Lahaina's Fourth of July fireworks
April 23, 2015 With summer approaching fast, LahainaTown Action Committee is once again raising money for the Fourth of July fireworks show in Lahain. more »»
Ho'oikaika Partnership tackling the difficult issue of child abuse
April 16, 2015 April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here on Maui, the Ho'oikaika Partnership is raising awareness of this very serious problem and promoting protective factors to help prevent child abuse. more »»


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Bureaucrats and brick walls – fight back!
"Bureaucracies are inherently antidemocratic. Bureaucrats derive their power from their position in the structure, not from their relations with the people they are supposed to serve" (Alan Keyes, American politician) Fighting red tape is a growing problem worldwide, and we South Africans are certainly not immune. We should welcome therefore two recent court decisions which threaten inefficient/disinterested/ corrupt bureaucrats with personal liability for legal costs if their misconduct forces us to fight them in court. (more…)


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Epilogue.....Whispers of Spring
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OMG what an ending Raj and Naina got their happily ever after with each other, their kids and their loved ones....:):):)ReplyDelete
This was a wonderful surprise and on my birthday, thankuu for this gift....i'm very proud of you, u never cease to amaze me....Keep rocking...!! XOXO
Best of lock to you in all ur endeavors, Pal....Love n Hugs....muuaaahhhReplies
Hi pal...My apologies to you and everyone for a delay again. I was out of town.Delete
Thanks for the lovely compliments love ...and tight hugs for being with me throughout. Even though this story is over, I know for sure that whenever I decide to pen another one, I know you will be there with me again. I count myself as a below-average writer, but I can always count on you as my biggest support. Thanks for being there. Love ya.
wooowww love it indu di.. u rock.. loved it to coreeeReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Rashee. :) **Hugs**Delete
Wow! What an ending. Lovely. Your characters are so beautiful and full of love that it makes you want to be a better person. I don't think I can give a better compliment than that.ReplyDelete
Waiting for a new story from you.Replies
Thanks Bharathi. I couldn't have received a better compliment. You have caught the pulse of my nature there. I have always drilled into my kids to focus more on being a good person...over and above all achievements.Delete
Tight hugs for staying on with me. Love you.
Wow! What an ending. Lovely. Your characters are so beautiful and full of love that it makes you want to be a better person. I don't think I can give a better compliment than that.ReplyDelete
Waiting for a new story from you.
Such a beautiful ending to Raj and Naina's story. You've expressed their emotions and shown their journey perfectly. You did an amazing job Indu. Will miss getting updates but I hope sometime in the future you will continue your wrtingReplyDeleteReplies
Hey Saf...Thanks sweetie. This story evolved from the basic theme of coming together of a physically scarred man and an emotionally wounded woman.I am glad I could end it as I had envisioned it.Delete
Thank you for always having faith in me my sweet friend. Your friendship has always meant a lot to me. Love you.
Love u too Indu and I have full faith that you will be successful at all you put your mind to :-)Delete
- Anonymous17 August 2014 at 00:34
Brilliant and a 'Wow' ending to Raj and Naina's story. Indu...this should be one of your best of best story so far....Thanks for sharing one of your brilliant work with us.....and hope to get a pm from you on another story....in future.ReplyDelete
Every story of yours....I have learnt something or the other but most important is the good feeling you give via characters. Indu....a Biiiiiiiiig hug :) Take care.
- Anonymous17 August 2014 at 04:47
Riddled with twists and perfectly timed revelations, Whispers of Spring sucked me in like a vacuum, thrusting me straight into the core of never ending action, putting me on the edge of me seat. It was a gritty stark not for the faint of heart, but for thrill seekers, weaving in poignant moral dilemmas, evoking a real rollercoaster of emotions that made me cringe. What a classic ending! Naina and Raj's triumphant climax led to a magnificent creation that erupted from Naina's super volcanic vent into this world. You are in a league of your own. I simply cannot recommend this novel highly enough. Please don't come to an abrupt halt! Since this squid with phenomenally prey drive need the rush of adrenaline to stimulate its heart, keep furnishing me with a treasury of your spellbinding, mindboggling collections.Delete
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Indu, am speechless yet again. All I can say is thanks for sharing your beautiful story with us. It has been an absolute wonderful journey with Raj and Naina's family.ReplyDelete
It's too soon to ask for a new story but do know whenever you decide to write again, your PMs are always welcome. Till we meet again( and am hoping soon lol) stay blessed. Hugs and kisses! :)Replies
Hi Abie...Wonderful to have you here after such a long time. Thanks for loving Raj and Naina's story and staying on with me on this journey. It's been a privilege.Delete
I have a few ideas running around in my head for another story, but they are still a long way from molding into plots. Let's see how long it takes. Till then...Au Revoire. Take care. **Hugs**
- Anonymous19 August 2014 at 03:47
ohhh vow Indu!!! this is a very classic ending to this love story... you have continued the same stubborn naina till the the end.. shes not changed an iota and thats too good. ohh the chaos was all they had wanted. happiness galore. is it wrong to say i visualised yash and arthi all the way thru gc and kratika. it was an apt story just for them.. thanks so much. now waiting when you will write the next and also your ideas for a new story.... waiting...... janakiReplyDeleteReplies
Hey Janaki.....Thanks for all the lovely compliments and boost-ups you have sent my way through the length of this story. I always looked for your opinion.Delete
Maintaining character consistency is so important in a story. Even though the story stretched for months, I am satisfied that I could maintain it. I would love to know from someone how it reads in one go.
I'll take a breather before I start another one. Writing gives me lot of peace, so I don't think I'll be gone for long. Till then...Take care. **Hugs**
- Anonymous19 August 2014 at 14:19
I DONT KNOW WHAT TO WRITE... because i am sad that the story has ended, but i am overjoyed at the way it ended.. bittersweet reading the epilogue for sure.. you are an amazing writer and i absolutely loved every bit of the epilogue.. the responses and reactions from each and every character were so apt for their personalities. .. loved the kids reaction to their little sister.. loved how raj was there in the nick of time and they welcomed their daughter into this world together.. all of it was perfectly written and described.. loved the milli resemblance and name as well.. closure for naina was important..ReplyDelete
thank you for such a wonderful story and journey..
i would love to read more of your writings.. and hope that you would write another amazing story with yash and arti in mind.. thats who i pictured throughout.. and also as gc and kratika..
take care and good luck
Hi Ruchi....I know my dear....I understand the bitter-sweet emotions. As the writer I am riding the same emotional wave. I am going to miss Raj, Naina, Adi, Tanu, beeji, naanisa, and even Baldev Kalra.Delete
Thank you for liking the epilogue. It's always difficult to pen down an epilogue, since the story is already complete. It needs the reader to get a glimpse of what the future of the characters would be.
I need some time off to get myself wean away from the characters. Once I know I am completely over them, then only I can envision another story with another set of characters. But rest assured, you will be one of the firsts to know when I do. Thanks for staying with me. Take care. **Hugs**
- Anonymous19 August 2014 at 15:31
A beautiful ending to a wonderful journey of two lost souls who found love, trust, support and everlasting happiness with each other to become one, sharing the joys of parenthood, with the dear ones their family.Thank you so much for writing and sharing this story. Until we meet again in another story (so looking forward to another one written by you) HugsReplyDelete
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Hi Sharlene.... Thanks for such sweet compliments. They mean so much to me. Thanks too foe staying on with me on this journey. Till next time. Take care. **Hugs**Delete
- Anonymous26 August 2014 at 11:57
Indu I guess that this time you had mistaken me for someone else:ReplyDelete
Originally posted by Surish
Riddled with twists and perfectly timed revelations, Whispers of Spring sucked me in like a vacuum, thrusting me straight into the core of never ending action, putting me on the edge of me seat. It was a gritty stark not for the faint of heart, but for thrill seekers, weaving in poignant moral dilemmas, evoking a real rollercoaster of emotions that made me cringe. What a classic ending! Naina and Raj's triumphant climax led to a magnificent creation that erupted from Naina's super volcanic vent into this world. You are in a league of your own. I simply cannot recommend this novel highly enough. Please don't come to an abrupt halt! Since this squid with phenomenally prey drive need the rush of adrenaline to stimulate its heart, keep furnishing me with a treasury of your spellbinding, mindboggling collections.Replies
Hey Surish...Sorry pal. For some reason, Chitra's and your comments are juxtaposing, resulting in my response to Chitra's comment coming under yours. That's the reason I missed responding to you. There's no way I can miss your unique and inimitable style of writing. You are a league of your own.Delete
I thank you from the depths of my heart for being with me throughout and giving me such happiness with your beautiful words. I am completely in love with your talent of wordplay...it's like walking on a lush meadow spread with exquisite spread of flowers. You always made me feel extraordinary. Thanks pal.
Whenever I write again, you shall be the one of the firsts to know. Take care. Love you. **Hugs**
Congratulations Indu!!! *HUGSReplyDelete
U made the story splendid until the end..
Can't think of any word to describe how I enjoyed reading this wonderful writing..
From Prologue to Epilogue, I honestly enjoyed reading them..
Thank you dear!
Thank you for sharing us your thoughts about the positive side of life. Thank you for inspiring us and teaching us how good does life can be, despite obstacles and hardship that comes..
That in every storm, there shall always be a rainbow that follows..
We only have to keep our faith to GOD and believe on his will..
Thank you for bringing Naina, Raj, Adi, Tanu, Beeji, Ranima, Mili etc. For giving each one an important role to make Whispers of Spring more meaningful. The characters that somehow can relate to every one of us.
Again, Congratz for another accomplishment with regards to your writeup. (have noticed it's been a year already since u write WoS)
More power and hoping for more wonderful stories to come..
GOD Bless dear and Take Care always..
Hi Barbie......You are the sweetest friend to have. Thank you for being You and for being there for me through all my scribblings. And thank you for all the beautiful words of compliment you gifted me up there. All your comments are precious to me.Delete
I am so glad I could finish WoS on the right note. And yes, the characters are very close to my heart as well. For a year I saw the world through their eyes, and it always gave me great satisfaction to pen down their perspectives.
I am going to take my time to get WoS to seep slowly away from my system before I am ready to formulate another story.....give me a couple of months. I am going to be busy till Diwali, with a couple of trips out of town as well as incoming guests.
Give my love and kisses to your lil one. You take care. Love you. **hugs**
- Anonymous11 September 2014 at 09:44
that was a wonderful ending di....... its a beginning of a beautiful journey of raj and naina with their three beautiful kids........ life is full of a circle as their destiny is happiness ........so they had to reach there no matter what they had to face ......... they successfully got past all their hurdles to become one and make their family and their home.....ReplyDelete
just a brilliant work from u di.......
bless uu !!
love u
Hi Rosey....Thanks my friend. You put it beautifully up there...."as their destiny is happiness." They both have faced life's unhappy curve balls bravely even though with a lonely heart, but now is the time to face everything life throws at them with a smile simply because they are going to do it together. :)Delete


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Sopressata - Out and Tasted
I've been slacking on posts for a while and this is definitely delayed in its appearance, however better late than never right? I began making the sopressata a while back and decided to chop the fat by hand. I was excited to see how the finished product would look, but wasn't entirely sure how it would affect the taste. Generally sopressata is a more coarse grind, however I've not seen it made when hand cut like this. What's the worst that happens though, it doesn't work? After being in the chamber for about 2 - 3 months (I forget how long and don't have my records in front of me) I was excited to try. I think there were points in the curing where the chamber may have been a tad too hot because the drying went too fast and a couple of the links pulled away from the casing. It's still edible but sometimes can give it a bit of an alkaline or metallic taste.
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Let the good times roll!! Happy Mardi Gras!
My good times were really rolling for the past few days. I love spending time with my little guy. The clan arrived by lunchtime last Friday, and I made their favorite lunch – Nanny's Grilled Cheese. It's just the normal grilled cheese sammie, but they love it when I make it low and slow so the cheese is melted and gooey. I also give them a few potato chips and cookie dessert, which is another treat. Once the mommy and little bro left, I began my indoctrination into his latest fad – Star Wars. His daddy is a big fan and the acorn theory is quite evident here. The little guy has an encyclopedia of Star Wars characters, which he tried to thrust upon me, along with the dumbest book I've seen. It's called Darth Vader and Son, showing animated figures of DV with a Luke aged five or so. Dumb because DV didn't know his son when he was growing up. It's even dumber because there's no continuity in the book. But the little guy loved it, so I endured. We also spent hours on the computer looking at Star War scenes from the films, especially light saber duels. Fortunately, I was able to entice him with other projects.
We made little pretzel treats that I saw on Pinterest, and we made pizza together. He did some watercolor painting, some button projects, and much cutting with various scissors. His piece de résistance was a huge wreath that he helped me assemble for spring. As long as he got to wield the mini glue gun, he was content. Poppy helped him to build countless Lego, bristle block, and wooden block structures, so I was happy to see he wasn't entirely addicted to Star Wars. We also re-watched Ratatouille, Aladdin, and The Incredibles as pre-bedtime fare. He slept for ten hours every night, and although he's giving up those precious naps, he seems to be fine.
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After Philip Lawrence's widow, Frances's heartbreaking interview on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Jack Straw, the justice minister, offered a typically pragmatic defence of the government's position. He rejected suggestions that the legal stumbling block to the killer's deportation had been article 8 of the European convention on human rights (ECHR) which Britain signed when he was a toddler.
It did not deter David Cameron or the shadow home secretary, David Davis, from taking their cue from overnight newspapers that had rushed to denounce the ECHR's baby brother, Labour's 1998 Human Rights Act. It incorporates the convention into UK domestic law - and gets unfairly blamed during almost as many tabloid tirades as the Health and Safety Executive.
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