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Having General Motors and Peugeot-Citroën in one bed is great news, but it doesn't mean that America will get French cars any time soon. It sucks and we still haven't gotten over it.
Yes, French cars are a bit insane, but they are also very innovative, and their styling is so unique it makes your eyes water.
The Citroën DS3 is no exception.
After selling over 200,000 units all over the world in less than three years, Citroën has now introduced the open-top version. Thanks to the framed canvas roof style made popular by the original Cinquecento, the body needed less strengthening at the rear to stay rigid, so it's only 55 pounds heavier than the hatchback. The DS3 Cabrio also has a significantly larger trunk than the Fiat 500C or the MINI Convertible. And it looks better.
So the DS3 Cabrio seems to be a lot of fun, and a product I could totally imagine on today's American roads. How about you? Would you like some royale with cheese?
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VDMX5 is a modular realtime video performance application which has been evolving and undergoing continuous development for a number of years (technically, it's classified as a beta). "b8" refers to the 8th major series of builds (beta 8.x.x.x)
VDMX5 is a program that lets you assemble custom realtime video processing applications and allows a great deal of creative control over how you wish to interact with your backend. The general program flow is relatively straightforward: movies (and quartz composer documents) are played back in layers, image effects are applied to the video stream in each layer, and the layers are composited with each other. Plugins may be created which provide measures of additional functionality or alternative interfaces, ranging from simple clip-triggering to audio analysis to preview windows. There is a measure clock, which may be tied to devices outputting midi timecode, and is used to synchronize events. MIDI hardware may be used with nearly every slider and button in the app- VDMX has a midi detect mode which will learn your hardware as you use it. Once you find yourself with a setup you like, the preset manager is used to save everything so you don't have to retrace your steps.


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Something that I should have done before now is to get a much better grasp of Javascript.
I was thinking of creating a "Javascript for Java programmers" series of blog postings. As a first step, I googled that exact phrase and it looks like this has been done multiple times.
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Eventually I'd like to gather all of this into a blog post or on our JavaScript page.


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Wednesday, 21 August 2013
WOYWW 220 - The Take Over edition......
Wow, it seems like forever since I last shared my world here. Probably isn't really though. I've been away and also spending time with my family so crafting has slowed down slightly but here is my desk this morning.
So there you have it; my creative corner this week. Hop on over to Julia for many more creative treats.
Hope you all have a good day.
16 comments:
- Francesca said...
Glad you have been keeping busy. Your daughter box looks great. Have a good day. Love francesca
- 21 August 2013 at 09:48
- Jackie said...
Great way of spending time together for father and daughter
Jackie 44
- 21 August 2013 at 10:29
- CraftygasheadZo said...
Can't beat a spot of family time. Fab makes going on and lovely to read your daughter has taken over your desk. Mine gets used by my friend and nieces on occasions. Take care Zo xx 93
- 21 August 2013 at 11:29
- Nan G said...
The box is looking good. Move over Dad ! Hmm do I see faces, dry embossed faces. Thanks for the stencil info. Thanks for the earlier visit! Happy WOYWW! Nan G #1
- 21 August 2013 at 13:06
- Chocolate Purples said...
the patina is looking good. a blessign to share a passion with someone you love. The stamp at the forefront, can you tell me who it's by?
- 21 August 2013 at 13:50
- Anne said...
The box is looking lovely. How wonderful that your can share your crafting with your daughter. I am sharing with my granddaughters :-) still at early stages yet but Ella who is 6 is showing a lot of promise. Anne x #90
- 21 August 2013 at 13:57
- MiniOwner said...
Lots of lvoely things to see on you blog and your daughter is very talented, Neil. Happy Wednesday.
Sue x (MiniOwner@65)
- 21 August 2013 at 14:37
- Ria Gall said...
Hi Neil
how lovely that your daughter is using your crafting desk and she is doing an amazing job on her box, love it
Have a really great WOYWW and enjoy the rest of your week
Hugs Ria #85
- 21 August 2013 at 19:41
- Helen said...
Great to see you back again, sharing your desk with us - and your daughter!! Have a good week. Helen 8
- 21 August 2013 at 19:58
- Ali H said...
Hi Neil
Great to see the creative genes have been handed down ! The box is looking great ! Ali #30
- 21 August 2013 at 21:13
- Sarah Leonard said...
It must be great to share your creativity with your daughter - it looks like you're both talented.
Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
- 21 August 2013 at 21:31
- Spyder said...
I can see you building another shed in your garden for your daughter! She making a great job! Thank you for my snoop!!
Happy WOYWW!
((Lyn)) #5
- 22 August 2013 at 00:52
- Patsy Paterno said...
How exciting to see some of your daughter's work! When my son does anything artistic, I get so proud! patsy
- 22 August 2013 at 13:36
- Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...
Summer makes it busy for all of us and so great to enjoy the outdoors. Lovely photos and fun designs. I wish we had a "Pause" button to use once a month. Enjoy the weekend
- 22 August 2013 at 15:36
- Peg Robinson said...
Love the patina. She will have a great project there. Enjoy the time with family.
- 23 August 2013 at 18:42
- Julia Dunnit said...
Ah, the apples don't fall far from the tree do they? It's been a busy summer all round, glad you've found family time..more important than anyhting else.
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The making of sausages all through history, Has always been a bit of a mystery. It's better that way, the wise men said. What you'd see if you watched it would fill you with dread.
They compared it to lawmaking, dirty and crude. They didn't want any of us to intrude. With the promise of cover they'd do what they might. Throw anything in there, out of our sight.
Who knows what chemicals, adders, and so on, End up in the casings? That's not much to go on. It's time you all knew what was secret before. Let's pull back the curtain – a mystery no more!
And while we can't speak for another chef's mixture, San Luis can give you a clear, vibrant picture, Of just how we do it, and why we're so sure, That our sausage is tasty, and wholesome, and pure.
We start with the freshest, the leanest, the best. Very few sausages pass that test. We flavor with spices, we sprinkle in herbs. The final result is simply superb.
We may use an apple, an onion, some nuts. We limit the meats to the premium cuts. And that's a small sampling of what we have got. Here's an idea of what we have not.
We don't use meat trimmings; we never use scraps. We don't put in fillers to take up the gaps. There are no preservatives, no MSG. Nothing in there that you don't want to see.
We mix our own spices, we chop our own fruit. We care what we make and there's no substitute. But that's just a recipe, not the whole tale. There's more we must say if we're lifting the veil.
With everything else that you'll find inside, Our sausages are filled with pride. We put in integrity, excellence, love, This last one, of course, we hold nothing above.
When San Luis Sausages get to your plate, You're dining on food we've been proud to create. If you're happy, well fed, and feeling content, We've accomplished our goal one hundred percent.
So here's to great sausages, bursting with flavor, In many varieties for you to savor. And here's to our customers, a heart-felt Thank You! We know the secret and now you do too.
Showing Respect on National Pig Day
Oops! We missed it. March first was National Pig Day. And being the producers of pork sausages (among other varieties) we should be ashamed. We confess it's true that the celebration is actually in honor of living pigs – domesticated pigs like those pot bellied pets known for being clever and intelligent – but we figure that we also demonstrate appreciation for pigs by making the best darn sausages any pig would be proud to give his life for. What better way to show our respect?
National Pig Day is not an official "Day" which requires an act of Congress, but that doesn't make it any less important. In a world without pigs, where would we be? No footballs. No bacon (serious tragedy, that one). Ix- nay on the Ig-Latin-Pay.
Just think about how much we rely on pigs for our colorful expressions. If we had to substitute some other creature, what would we be left with?
A porcupine in a poke? When koalas fly? Can't make a silk purse out of a rattlesnake's ear? Like lipstick on a kitten? Eat like a bobcat? Sweat like a fruit fly?
No, no, no.
Now, getting back to sausages... just like pigs are versatile in providing imagery for our language, pork sausage is also versatile in the many ways it can be used. Obviously, it makes a delicious main course for dinner grilled or fried up on the stove. But pork sausage is also part of a country breakfast, a component of casseroles, stews, sauces, and stuffings, an ingredient in Italian meatballs, a topping on pizza, a filling for dumplings, an accompaniment to baked beans, and ... here's where we come full circle ... the wonderful secret inside of Pigs in Blankets.
So let's hear it for National Pig Day. March first may have passed, but there will be another one next year. In the meantime, we have a lot of respectful, appreciative, commemorative eating to do.
Presidents Day is a time to think about our history and the men who have held the highest office in the land. They have been memorialized in the names of states and cities (Washington state, Madison, WI, Jefferson, MO), in styles of clothing (Eisenhower Jackets for the one he wore during WWII), and even toys (Lincoln Logs for the president born in a log cabin). We here at San Luis Sausage are especially interested in recipes that bear presidents' names. Here are a few examples:
Washington Pie: We often associate Cherry Pie with George Washington... remember the cherry tree about which he could not tell a lie? But there's another pie named for our first president that you may not know about. It's a light custard pie similar to a Boston Cream, but it has additional layers of raspberry jam and is sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. This pie was named after George, but his wife had some famous recipes of her own. Martha Washington's Great Cake was a fruitcake that contained 40 eggs, 5 lbs. of fruit, and similar quantities of its other ingredients. Sounds like she was baking it for the entire revolutionary army.
Apricots with Rice à la Jefferson: Before he was president, Thomas Jefferson held many offices including U.S. Minister to France. While in Europe, he discovered a type of Italian rice that he preferred over the Carolina rice grown here. It is said that he tried to smuggle some into the U.S. We don't know if he succeeded but eventually he was celebrated for his interest in developing an improved variety of rice when a chef at the famed Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City concocted a recipe for rice pudding with apricots in Jefferson's honor.
Abraham Lincoln Cake: Abe's wife, Mary Todd, baked an almond cake during their courtship and marriage that Lincoln was reputed to have called "the best cake I ever ate." Mary's recipe advised the chef to allow two days for the project because the almonds had to be blanched, peeled, and pounded into a paste the day before baking. Today, the cake can be made in one hour.
And since we've mentioned Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Lincoln in discussing desserts later named for their husbands, we note that many First Ladies have exerted influence on White House menus, some even doing a bit of the cooking themselves. Eleanor Roosevelt liked to make scrambled eggs in a chafing dish. Mamie Eisenhower was known for chocolate fudge that became a White House favorite. Jackie Kennedy exuded good taste and brought a French chef to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Lady Bird Johnson made her own Texas barbecue sauce and Pat Nixon made a hearty meat loaf. Michelle Obama's vegetable garden was the source of healthy meals and we have yet to learn Melania Trump's favorite dishes.
With all the mythology and fascination that surrounds those families who have occupied the White House, let us not forget that just like the rest of us – even on Presidents Day – everybody's gotta eat.
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School bus drag racing, bathtub racers and robot jockeys, today we hunt: RACY SPORTS.
10. Bus driver by day, drag racer by night. Next time you use public transit or put your kids on school bus, remember this video.
9. Want all the thrill of racing without the speeding tickets? Get a racing simulator in the comfort of your own home.
8. The Citroen is a replica of the game Gran Turismo 5's swank racecar. This ride has taken a video game fantasy and made it a reality for car and game-lovers alike.
7. This racecar by Austrian company KTM will have the babes getting out of your dreams, and instead, into your car. Oh yeah.
6. The Idiotarod in NYC is a race to the checkout. Contestants all race shopping carts through an insane course. Its sort of like a dog-sled team with the munchies.
5. PUMA entered the Ill Monstro into the Volvo Ocean Race of 2008/2009. Translated from its native language to English, Ill Monstro roughly means pretty freakin fast boat.
4. Ever tried to race a vacuum cleaner? How about a leaf blower? Well, these fine folks did and the result was some kickass crashes, raging fires and some hillbilly-tastic competitions.
3. Bathub racers are one way to play dirty while keeping clean. Not exactly the most intimidating rides.
2. The Annual Bring Your Own Big Wheel event on San Francisco's Lombard Street is the Indy 500 of tryke racing. Even though the bikes are meant for toddlers, this competition is strictly for the big boys.
1. Just when you thought jockeys couldnt get any smaller, they've invented a robot jockey prototype that can whip, steer and send voice commands to its race camel. Imagine strapping this little device to your kid sister
Video of the Day:
Tiny Truck Drifting
From School Bus Drag Racing to Robot Jockeys
Jeremy Gutsche — November 11, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: trendhunter


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There's a lot of stereotypes about autistic people, and, indeed, people who are not neurotypical in general. One of those stereotypes is that we are dangerous people that need to be kept away from others, particularly when it comes to sex and relationships. I've written about some of this before, such as Temple Grandin's mother saying we're more likely to be pedophiles (hint: we're not). Or that autistic mate-selection should work like many assume neurotypical mate-selection works (through flirting at bars, for instance – which isn't actually how neurotypical mate-selection works either).
One of the things that concerns me is that as we fight bad information, the tendency is to not want to talk about problems we do have.
Now, I'm not a researcher, and I don't have any great data. I do have a survey I've done, which shows some interesting data. Among the most interesting, it showed (all results rounded to the nearest 5% to not imply precision that doesn't exist in my survey):
Most people, autistic or not, have been pursued by someone that the person being pursued didn't want a relationship with:
- 65% of non-autistic people indicated they had unwanted pursuit (I didn't break it into men/women due to small sample size)
- 65% of autistic women indicated they had unwanted pursuit
- 75% of autistic men indicated they had unwanted pursuit
- 100% of non-binary autistic people indicated they had unwanted pursuit
When I asked if the pursuit continued without stopping, even after the object of affection indicated they weren't interested:
- 65% of non-autistic people said they've been pursued by someone that didn't stop (thus, everyone that had unwanted pursuit also had unwanted pursuit that continued after the pursuer was informed the pursuit wasn't wanted)
- 45% of autistic women said they've been pursued by someone that didn't stop
- 60% of autistic men said they've been pursued by someone that didn't stop
- 85% of non-binary autistic people said they've been pursued by someone who didn't stop
I found some of this interesting, although I'll caution that drawing too many conclusions beyond order-of-magnitude-level conclusions – there are a lot of methodological issues and sampling bias in my survey. It's also important to realize that the first category – someone pursuing you that you aren't interested in – is not a problem in itself. For instance, if someone saw me, didn't know I was married and monogamous, and thus indicated they are interested in a romantic relationship, I shouldn't be angry about this if it's done in a respectful and appropriate way. I wouldn't want that relationship, thus it's unwanted, but it's not inappropriate pursuit at this point (assuming, again, the pursuit was respectful). Or, if someone is gay and an opposite sex person pursued them, that's not inappropriate if done respectfully until the person doesn't stop the pursuit when told it's unwanted (hopefully most of us are respectful when doing this too). Hopefully one day if a same-sex person pursued a straight person, that too could be seen as acceptable, so long as it was respectful and the person pursuing accepted that not everyone is going to be interested in them. Likewise, you can be pursued by someone in a category you are interested in (such as a straight man being pursued by a woman), but still not be interested in that particular person – I've seen some people get this wrong and think, "I'm an attractive man, she is straight and interested in men, she should be interested in me." But it doesn't work this way – people can and should be free to choose their romantic partners for whatever reason they want – and that's not wrong. Likewise, it's not wrong to pursue up until the point where it becomes either disrespectful or the pursuit signals aren't returned (it shouldn't take an explicit "QUIT BUGGING ME! NO!" to get you to stop – simply not having reciprocation should be enough).
The first thing that struck my attention was that non-autistics, autistic men, and autistic women have roughly the same experience with unwanted pursuit. I'm not sure why less autistic women have had people not stop when they've asked them to stop, but in general, it looks like autistic experience is remarkably similar to non-autsitic experience. But what did stand out was non-binary people seem to deal with this stuff a lot more than the rest of us. I'm not sure what to make of that, but I do find it potentially interesting.
The other part of this is that it's interesting is that there is a myth that autistic men are not pursued – clearly they are. Now I recognize that not everyone is, nor is the world fair. So some decent guys don't have anyone express interest in them romantically. But it's still not appropriate to respond to that "unfairness" with inappropriate behavior, and certainly not with violence or stalking or disregard for people's boundaries.
All of this was to get to another point – people who do the pursuing. I asked a question about whether the person doing the survey pursued someone they knew wasn't interested in them. In other words, did they do this behavior which may be inappropriate and unwanted:
- 65% of non-autistic people said they pursued someone who they knew didn't want to be pursued (FWIW, most of the non-autistic respondents were women, so this wasn't a man-only thing). 100% of the non-autistic people indicated they've asked someone for a relationship (65% also indicate they've been turned down).
- 15% of autistic women said they did this, while 55% of autistic women indicate they've asked someone for a relationship (75% of this 55% indicate they've been turned down) – so about 25% of autistic women who have asked someone out have also pursued someone they knew wasn't interested.
- 25% of autistic men said they did this, while 50% of autistic men indicate they've asked someone for a relationship (80% of this 50% indicate they've been turned down) – so about 50% of autistic men who have asked someone out have also pursued someone they knew wasn't interested.
- 0% of non-binary autistic people said they did this, but 85% of non-binary autistic people said they've asked someone for a relationship (100% of this 85% have indicated they've been turned down at some point)
I found the non-autistic number remarkable, and would love to investigate to see if that's accurate or not. If it is, it seems that any given non-autistic person is more likely than any given autistic person to pursue someone they know isn't interested. This may be the most remarkable thing I found in this survey. I have theories about this, but I think it would be premature to explain them.
I also point out that plenty of autistic women have asked someone out and been turned down – the majority of women who have asked at least one person out have been turned down at least once. Less women have faced rejection, but of course it's likely they've asked less people out and thus had less chance of being rejected at least once.
All that is to say, basically, that autistic people aren't all pursuing people with no respect for the other person's feelings, at least not to a greater degree than non-autistic people, and I don't want that point to be lost.
But some are. Just as some non-autistic people are.
And I want to talk about that in very brief terms. There's different types of stalking and pursuit of uninterested people. None of it is particularly pleasant to the object of desire – if you're not interested in someone, you're not interested in them, and you wish you didn't have to keep telling them no, for all sorts of reasons – you want to be respected, but you also probably don't like rejecting someone (it's not a fun thing to do to another person, if you have any empathy at all). There's all sorts of extremes – and due to the way I asked the questions, the extremes could show up all sorts of ways in my survey. They guy that thinks shooting the president will get the girl (that link goes to a really chilling letter) likely would show up the same as the guy that asks a girl out once, waits 5 years, and then asks her one more time. John Hinkley Jr. was violent and willing to do great evil in his pursuit – I suspect Jodie Foster is glad that he was locked up. The guy who asks twice in 5 years (and doesn't hang around someone's dorm evesdroping on conversations or similarly creepy stuff) is something different, albeit still IMHO disrespectful at the least (no person should have to turn you down more than once – if you've been turned down, whether explicitly or through lack of reciprocation, you need to end hope for a relationship). Both guys are in the wrong, but there are difference between them.
There's a form of autistic unwanted attraction that is somewhat unique, I believe. Now, I'm moving past anything I have anything even as decent as the soft data I described above – I'm going to talk about personal experience and some theories I have. So take this with a grain of salt.
Just as an autistic person might perseverate on trains, an autistic person can perseverate on a person. Of course we can't always control our attractions, and it's very possible to feel an attraction for someone who doesn't reciprocate. It's common enough to have thousands of movies, plays, literature, and other art (often which gives this idea that if a man sticks through it, they'll eventually win the girl – which is dangerous if you actually believe life works this way). Having an attraction isn't a problem. Not accepting a "no" (even in the form of non-reciprocation) is a problem. You can desire whoever you want, but you must call of both the pursuit of the relationship and the hope that you'll have it when you hear "no" (or non-reciprocation). Seriously, I don't care that your cousin-in-law or someone kept pestering someone until they got married. You need to stop. And if you can't be around the person without wanting to make the relationship something more than it is (such as friendship), you're being dishonest. It's not ethical to do that to someone, and it causes real harm.
Not only does it cause harm (which is the reason you shouldn't do it), but it also puts you at risk. I know a man, likely autistic, who perseverated on a girl who used him mightily. She did a pretty ugly thing back to him (she also may have been autistic, not that it matters, but I want to show that people of any neurology can take advantage of people of any neurology). The man asked and asked her to have a romantic relationship, and she bluntly, repeatedly, told him no. At the same time, she managed to lead him on just enough to where he thought she was getting interested, so he gave gifts, trips, meals, etc, to this woman over the course of more than a year – at thousands of dollars of expense. From where I could see, both people were violating the others' boundaries, and both people were trying to manipulate the other (she was succeeding a bit more than him, however). I do not believe that she was innocent, but rather I believe she was intentionally manipulating. I'm not in any way saying this is the normal response of a victim of unwanted pursuit. Any sort of obsessive focus on someone, to the point where you stop respecting their "no" can equally be used against you by a clever manipulator.
But again the main reason to listen to a "no" (or non-reciprocation) isn't to avoid being a victim – it's to avoid being an ass, a creep, and a stalker. That should be enough reason.
All this said, I think it is important to recognize that this type of perseveration is something that can be somewhat different than other types of stalking behavior. That's not a justification or acceptance or excuse for creepy behavior – nor is it a lack of recognition that even the guy that persists in trying to turn friendship into something more isn't hurting the woman. They are hurting the woman. But the response is different. This is not necessarily a guy which will benefit from jail time (although I'm not saying autistic people can't commit acts that should put them in jail). It could be a guy that needs a strong role model or mentor to make it clear, in no uncertain terms, that persisting on this path will have severe consequences, and is inappropriate, wrong, and harmful to the victim. People do have to learn to deal with perseveration properly, even when it involves a person.
I'll also note that I've seen and heard about autistic women doing the same thing – this is not just an autistic guy thing, although more guys than women may be doing it.
In some cases a person can change. And when a person can change, they should be expected to do so. We should recognize that this is something that may be a somewhat unique problem in the autistic world. It may be that we're actually less likely to refuse to call off our pursuit than a non-autistic person is, but we need to recognize some autistic traits can cause us to engage in dangerous, destructive behavior that harms a victim. We need to acknowledge that autistic excessive pursuit may look a bit different than non-autistic excessive pursuit.
And one more thing is certain: People need to learn, both autistic and non-autistic, that "no" and non-reciprocation means to STOP PURSUIT! How can we work in our community – autistic people – to present this message in a way that is best likely to be heard and followed?


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We saw this big fella at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge near the town of Anahuac.
Here's a link. Click here.
Gee, he does look big. Where did you see this big guy? Hopefully not in your yard.
Yeah, as a former Texan, I'm also wondering where that creature resides.
I find Comment moderation is preferable to word verification.
Have only had one unwanted comment and it was in a foreign language. Thankfully, I put it through a translator; it was porno and was quickly deleted.
Wow ... methinks I'd give this fella LOTS of space. I agree with NitWit1 ... comment modification is much preferable to word verification. Thanks for choosing this option ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
Troy, one thing I find amazing about alligators is how fake they look. When I saw my first one in FL it was so still and its skin looked like rubber. It looked so fake. I saw it at Corkscrew Swamp and we thought it was placed there for the tourists. It never did move the whole time we were there. I wouldn't want to go poke it and find out though!
He can have my lunch without a fight.
So big !! Nice and lovely shot !! Thanks for sharing.
superba fotografie,felicitar


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Communication is consistently reported as one of the most—if not the most—significant factors to strengthening and sustaining healthy relationships. As reported by the PBS program The Emotional Life:
"How couples behave when solving problems together or arguing can predict the character and success of their relationship. A raised eyebrow, a hand on the arm, or a greeting all may seem like small things, but research shows that the quality of everyday interactions can make or break a relationship."
Likewise, communication skills are equally important at work: one 2014 survey of about 600 employers found that communication skills are the most in-demand set of skills among recruiters. In fact, of five leading skill sets employers consider most important when making a hiring decision, communications skills top the list.
From sustaining healthy relationships to getting hired to getting promoted, communication influences nearly every part of our lives. Striving to develop our communication skills, then, is not a bad place to start if we desire to make some positive changes.
How to become an effective communicator
Coming to be an effective communicator is not complicated, but it will call for some basic skills and the willingness to practice.
The first step is to acknowledge that the goal of any communication situation is a genuine, open-ended exchange of ideas where all individuals can be heard and acknowledged. This necessitates assertive and articulate speaking skills, but, just as critically, requires strong listening skills.
In truth, listening skills may be the most significant component of communication. The explanation is very simple: if you cannot understand what is being said, you won't have the capacity to articulate a relevant and significant reply. This lack of ability to understand is the root cause of many misunderstandings, quarrels, and bad feelings.
Developing listening skills, then, is the single most significant thing you can do to become a more effective communicator. And while active listening is often difficult on its own, hearing loss makes things even trickier.
Hearing loss and the barriers to active listening
Active listening demands dedicating all attention to the speaker. Only by completely comprehending the message can you develop a relevant and substantial response, and that's why ineffective speakers are nearly always distracted listeners.
But what causes the distraction?
Here are four typical sources of distraction and how hearing loss tends to make things worse:
Distraction # 1: Stress
If you've ever been highly stressed or anxious, you recognize how difficult it can be to concentrate. You're more liable to be concentrated on your personal thoughts and feelings rather than on the speaker's, and you're very likely to miss out on critical non-verbal signals and to misread what other people are saying.
In terms of stress, hearing loss itself is a considerable source. You may become anxious about missing out on important information or coming up with embarrassing responses. And, the struggle to hear speech in the presence of hearing loss is a source of stress and strain itself.
Distraction # 2: Lack of focus
Active listening is challenging because our minds have the natural tendency to wander. You can't simultaneously listen to the speaker and daydream, read your email, text message, and plan what you're going to say next. Staying inside of the present moment and focusing on the speaker is the only method to pick up on the subtle details of the speaker's communication.
Hearing loss produces a lack of focus because it takes you out of the present moment. If you're working to understand what the speaker just said, you're also losing out on what they're saying at the moment. The constant catch-up virtually guarantees that you'll never totally understand the message.
Distraction # 3: Misunderstanding
Stress and lack of focus can both get you to misread the message. This presents the possibility of you becoming upset or agitated with a message that the other person never actually meant to send.
This at the very least wastes time and at worst manufactures bad feelings. Not to mention the aggravation of the person who is consistently misunderstood.
Distraction # 4: Lack of confidence
If you lack self-confidence, you'll find it difficult to assert yourself while interacting. You'll probably also be preoccupied with what the other person thinks rather than on the content of what they're stating.
Hearing loss makes things much worse, of course, because your misinterpretations could be perceived as a sign that you just don't comprehend the message. If you're constantly requesting clarification on simplistic points, it makes it hard to feel confident enough to be assertive.
How hearing aids can help you
Becoming a better communicator necessitates becoming a better listener, but how can you come to be a better listener if you have hearing loss? You have a few choices, but because hearing aids have come so far with respect to identifying and amplifying speech, they actually are the ideal solution.
Contemporary digital hearing aids have a host of exceptional features made primarily for speech recognition. Many hearing aid models come with background noise suppression, directional microphones, and innovative digital processing so that speech comes through loud and clear.
Without having to strain to hear speech, you can focus all of your energy on understanding the message. Then, as you become a better active-listener, your self-confidence, assertiveness, and speaking skills will all take care of themselves.
If you have hearing loss and you're ready to begin building distraction-free listening skills, schedule your hearing test today.


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Uncle Nick (@Nickasun) and I didn't really have a plan or topic I liked this week. So we just YOLO'd it with some random parenting talk. I feel like it's the best show we've ever done.
Be a Man. Be a Father. Go #DadMode.
An Andy Carlson Joint.
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Oh, my trusty cell phone! The light is so pretty in the studio this afternoon.
I am finally finding a little time to finish up a few projects today!
They are long over due for completion.
The Ring Around the Rosies Pillow will be available on the website sometime next week. The fun thing about it is all the pieces are die cut and ready to stitch!! We sold a few kits for this at our Spring 2014 Open House. I had another look at it this morning and decided to make the four corners with the same size flowers and throw a little embellishing with embroidery and felted wool balls. I love how it turned out. I'm thinking it might have been better on a larger background so it isn't so crowded. I am always learning from my work. It's a good thing. I think the kits will have a little bit bigger background piece :) I'm so tickled with the the texture on this little pillow. It is just bursting with joy. The embroidery only took me 75 minutes - I timed myself! And that was with the TV on.
And... Monday I picked up my applique quilt from a friend who did such a beautiful, thoughtful job quilting her! I'm in love! I'm hoping to get the tiny little red binding sewn on this afternoon. It was so much fun cutting into that scalloped border! I'm getting antsy to finish her up and toss her the washer and dryer to see how puckered and vintage-y she comes out. There are hours and hours of hand applique on this quilt. It was a group project I did with my Purple Cats group y e a r s ago! Realizing that I would probably never get to hand quilting her, I decided to bring her to completion! My daughter E is going to cringe if she reads this, don't think she is a fan of personifying quilts :) I am just pretty attached to this sweet little quilt. Lots of memories. Every quilt has a story.
A these little birds!!
I stitched them up over the weekend and they are now ready
to be strung up with baubles and beads.
They just make me smile!
We have had requests for kits so watch the website for their debut.
Happy Stitching, everyone! I know my yard and garden
will be calling me very soon! I'm enjoying the rainy days.


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I'm a little early, but in the mood, so time for the annual year in review post (previous years here, here and here)
1.What did you do in 2013 that you'd never done before?
Went to North Carolina (loved!), started working on my doctorate degree, joined a triathlon training group (didn't actually do a tri, but enjoyed it anyways) and did a lot more freelance writing than I've ever done before, which I am proud of.
2. Did you keep your New Year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Last year I said I'd like to read more, write more and do another triathlon. I didn't do the tri, did probably write more overall and didn't do near as much reading as I would have liked. I don't think I'm going to make a formal resolution but I do have a focus for next year of connection. I want to be more connected in a couple of areas in my personal life. I would also like to do some sort of race in 2014.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Lots of babies among people I follow on Twitter and a very happy announcement from my best buddy that she is having a baby in the spring. Yay. I can not wait to meet that kid!
4. Did anyone close to you die?
No, thankfully.
5. What places did you visit?
Kansas for Thanksgiving, several trips to the Twin Cities, one trip to Arizona for a fun wedding and visit with the big boys and a fabulous vacation to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Not too shabby!
6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013?
A better sense that I am managing my time well, especially as it relates to school stuff.
7. What dates from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Hmm, none? I don't think there were any particular days that were life altering.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Making it through my first two semesters of grad school, having an article I wrote for a work related publication get national attention (though I wrote it under a pseudonym, so it was a little weird not being able to take credit for it), surviving taking the kids on a cross-country trip by myself.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I don't want to say it was a failure, but I'm still working on getting to where I want to be in terms of fitness and health stuff.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Yes, a four month long struggle with plantar faciitis that SUCKED.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I really love my Fitbit and the money spent traveling to Arizona and North Carolina was totally worth it.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Both the kids were pretty delightful this year and my step-sons both finished up school and are turning into pretty great grown-ups.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Ugh. Too many. Most elected officials, basically. Anyone who started any sentence with "I'm not a racist, but…". Anyone who thinks our countries biggest gun control problem is that our government is trying to take our guns. Anyone who compares any of our elected officials to Hitler. This guy.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Rent and Target, pretty much.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Sappy but true: watching my kids grow and become cool little people. That and our trip to North Carolina. I LOVE being near the ocean, so a week there was amazing.
16. What song will always remind you of 2013?
Toss up between Of Monsters and Men "Lionheart" and The Lumineers "Stubborn Love"
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Probably sadder, but still optimistic.
b) thinner or fatter? Fatter.
c) richer or poorer? Poorer, thanks mostly to grad school.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of? Swimming, reading, going on dates with Mr. Monkey, playing outside with the kids.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of? Worry, use the internet as a procrastination aid, and wasting money on Diet Coke and snacks at work.
20. How will you spend Christmas in 2013? We're planning on a quiet time at home. The kids will be getting Legos, so I am sure there will be much Lego building. We'll make a ham and sides for dinner. I'm looking forward to it.
21. Did you fall in love in 2013? Nope, but stayed in love, which is a bigger deal.
22. What was your favorite TV program? I think "The Good Wife" was excellent this year. I'm also enjoying Key and Peele, Shark Tank, The Profit, The Amazing Race (despite a very lackluster cast this last time) when watched with the kiddo. I was starting to get into Scandal but then it got too violent for me (am delicate flower).
23. What did you do for your birthday in 2013? Nothing fancy. My birthday is smack in the middle of the busiest time of the year at work, so it is hard to make too many big plans around it.
24. What was the best book you read? The Fault in Our Stars was so good.
25. What did you want and get? A true vacation.
26. What did you want and not get? I applied for a job that I didn't get. It is probably for the best in the long run, for a variety of reasons, but that is always a tense process. Also, still on the hunt for a great pair of brown boots.
27. What was your favorite film of the year? I think I saw one movie in the theater (Monsters University) and my son ate too much candy and puked on me in the theater, so I think I'll take a pass on this question.
28. Did you make some new friends this year? Yes, developed a closer friendship with someone at work, which has been really nice.
29.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? The ability to not let work stuff bleed over into the rest of my life quite so much.
30. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013? Striving to be more polished at work, "how fast can I put on leggings" at home.
31. What kept you sane? My friend Ellie. Twitter. My work buddy. My husband being home with the kids.
32. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? This is the year that George Clooney was demoted from the top of my celebrity crush list to make room for Idris Elba.
33. What political issue stirred you the most? The Affordable Care Act and the current discussions of gun control (same as last year)
34. Who did you miss? My step-sons. Always.
35. What was a valuable life lesson learned in 2013? I'm still learning it but: If there is a disconnect between what you think is important and how you actually spend your time, unhappiness is sure to follow.
I know I am early with the list, but if you do these end of the year wrap-ups too, please leave a link in the comments! I love to read them.


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The hubs and I celebrate NINE years of marriage today. NINE!
Here are some things you should know about us:
* We laugh at EVERYTHING. And EVERYONE.
*We have nicknames for EVERYONE.
*We can't keep secrets from each other. It's impossible. Even when we're not 'supposed' to tell the other person something.....we do.
* We LOVE to go on trips.
*Our very favorite thing to do on Sunday nights is watch America's Funniest Videos with the kids and make cookies.
* We see more of each other...than most couples. And we STILL love each other.
* We {kinda} have a secret made up language. For example...if we say the words TACO BELL...we mean that someone around us is talking WAY too much. {It doesn't always necessarily make sense!}
* We have three of the best kiddos a husband and wife could ask for.
*We like to eat out.
*We like to entertain in our home.
* We like Disneyland WAY too much.
* We wanna go somewhere BIG for our TEN year anniversary.
* We're laid back.
*We don't take things too seriously.
* We go on late night SODA runs for each other.
*He ALWAYS lets me sleep on the side of the bed closest to the bathroom. No matter where we are staying.
* We DIE laughing at: Modern Family, The Middle and Up All Night.
*We get teary watching Parenthood.
* We have the exact opposite taste in movies and music.
*THIS is our song.
*Every night before bed we 'snuggle' our kids and talk about our very favorite things from the day.
*He likes to sleep with the fan on. I do not.
* We go on date nights every weekend.
* We love going to the movies. Even if we don't always agree on what to see.
*Joe's cousin Kami {my bff} introduced us. At the Macaroni Grill.
*We were friends BEFORE we started dating.
* We like to stay up late.
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The Accusation against Paul
24 Five days later Ananias† the high priest came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus. These men presented their case against Paul to the governor.† 2 When Paul was called in, Tertullus began to accuse him and said: "We enjoy great peace because of you, and reforms are taking place for the benefit of this nation because of your foresight. 3 We acknowledge this in every way and everywhere, most excellent† Felix, with utmost gratitude. 4 But, so that I will not burden you any further, I request that you would be kind enough to give us a brief hearing. 5 For we have found this man to be a plague,† an agitator† among all the Jews throughout the Roman world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.† 6 He even tried to desecrate the temple, and so we apprehended him.† By examining him yourself you will be able to discern the truth about these charges we are bringing against him." 9 The Jews also joined in the attack, alleging that these things were true.
Paul's Defense before Felix
10 When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: "Because I know you have been a judge of this nation for many years, I am glad to offer my defense in what concerns me.† 11 You can verify for yourself that it is no more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem.† 12 They didn't find me arguing with anyone or causing a disturbance among the crowd, either in the temple or in the synagogues or anywhere in the city.† 13 Neither can they prove the charges they are now making against me. 14 But I admit this to you: I worship the God of my ancestors according to the Way,† which they call a sect, believing everything that is in accordance with the law and written in the prophets.† 15 I have a hope in God, which these men themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection,†† both of the righteous and the unrighteous.† 16 I always strive to have a clear conscience† toward God and men. 17 After many years, I came to bring charitable gifts and offerings to my people.† 18 While I was doing this, some Jews from Asia found me ritually purified in the temple, without a crowd and without any uproar.† 19 It is they who ought to be here before you to bring charges, if they have anything against me. 20 Or let these men here state what wrongdoing they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin, 21 other than this one statement I shouted while standing among them, 'Today I am on trial before you concerning the resurrection of the dead.' "
The Verdict Postponed
22 Since Felix was well informed about the Way,† he adjourned the hearing, saying, "When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case." 23 He ordered that the centurion keep Paul under guard, though he could have some freedom, and that he should not prevent any of his friends from meeting† his needs.†
24 Several days later, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and listened to him on the subject of faith in Christ Jesus. 25 Now as he spoke about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come,† Felix became afraid and replied, "Leave for now, but when I have an opportunity I'll call for you." 26 At the same time he was also hoping that Paul would offer him money.† So he sent for him quite often and conversed with him.
27 After two years had passed, Porcius Festus† succeeded Felix, and because Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor,† he left Paul in prison.†
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Voting etiquette at FSD
I am still seeing a certain pattern of voting, by some participants, which I, personally, consider to be an abuse of the voting concept here. Why?
Because I see the pattern as being designed to achieve an end other than to simply commend a particular posting based on its own merits.
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Italian artist Millo, a participant of the urban street art festival in Ukraine called Mural Social Club, decorated a 9-floor high building in Kyiv with the painting dedicated to love. More information and images after the jump.
"Here is the wall I painted in the city of Kyiv (Ukraine) for Mural Social Club Festival.
It is called "Love Runs the World". It's a message of peace in a city zone where there are just blocks
and blocks and blocks for kilometers. Someone may say that it's just a small flower in the concrete,
but many flowers do a small garden", says Millo.
Italian artist Francesco Camillo Giorgino, more known as Millo, paints large-scale murals that
feature friendly inhabitants exploring their urban setting. He uses simple black and white lines with
dashes of color when necessary, and often incorporates elements of architecture into his multi-story
He took part to several street art festival all around Europe, like the Muraliza in Portugal, Vilnius
Street Art in Lithuania, Heerlen Murals in Netherland but also the Sbagha Bagha in Morocco, the
Urban Myths in Belarus and many more. His works have been exhibited in London, Rio de Janeiro,
Chicago, Milan, Rome, Florence and more. In 2014 he won the B.Art competition that enabled him
to paint 13 multi-story murals in the city of Turin, Italy.
The Mural Social Club Festival is organized by NGO Sky Art Foundation and Dmytro Palienko,
curated by Oleg Sosnov and Julia Ostrovska.
The festival line-up includes top street art names, all of whom are coming to Ukraine to decorate the
cities with their artwork: Li-Hill, Rodrigo Branco, Fintan Magee, Borondo, Fikos Antonios, Millo,
Agostino Iacurci and others. Ukrainian street artists such as Aec Interesni Kazki, Roman Minin,
Sergey Radkevich, Sasha Korban will also participate part in the project.
Sky Art Foundation is a charity fund that was established in Ukraine in autumn 2014 by patron
Dmytro Palienko.
The organization aims to support the new generation of Ukrainian contemporary artists. Sky Art
Foundation contributes to the international cultural exchange and Ukraine's cultural integration into
the world art scene. The fund pursues an active exhibiting strategy revolving around its own art
space Sky Art Foundation. It also is an active charity that organizes international art projects,
cultural events that involve Ukrainian artists, and establishes grants for upcoming artistic talents.
Please feel free to contact Sky Art Foundation if you need any further information.
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Ah, the quick hairstyle. It seems like somewhat of an oxymoron. But thanks to the plethora of styles that are more acceptable for an increasingly more relaxed workplace, you can do your look in less than 60 seconds. And it means that you can press snooze more than ever (we won't tell anyone). So what can you expect to be able to do in under a minute?
Well, do you remember watching 60 Minute Makeover? You know, the daytime TV show with Peter Andre where a team of decorators attempt to overhaul a number of rooms in an hour? Well, this is the hair version, except rather than overhaul a house, we're showing how you can overhaul your hair in 60 seconds, with 17 quick hairstyles that we love. It may seem impossible, but just like the show always proved, it's not. And for this, you don't need to be handy with an electric drill, just an elastic band or kirby grip.
Keep scrolling for the quick hairstyles that will allow you to hit snooze and get out of the house 60 times faster than that crew could redecorate it. Bookmark these for Monday morning (or any morning really).
Yet another use for a bandana—fashion it into a hair accessory. Try the Topshop Spotty Bandana (£1).
Caroline Issa has used blue hair elastics to add a focal point to a simple braid.
Use kirby grips to make a statement rather than hiding them. This is a quick and easy way to pull the hair off your face and add interest.
Susie Bubble shows how a high ponytail is a quick and easy way to let your accessories or a bold print do all the talking.
You know those Popbands? Elevate them from gym bag staple by matching the colour of the band to your outfit.
Left your hair to air-dry? Add instant wow with a wide headband.
Pigtails aren't just quick and easy; braid wet hair, and once it's dry, unravel the plaits for perfect loose waves. Two hairstyles for the price of one—we like.
A messy topknot is the cool-girl staple. Use kirby grips to pin flyaways in place.
Take a headscarf and wrap it around to make the accessory, not your hair, the focus.
Don't stress about concealing your hair elastic, choose a metallic or colourful one and make it a detail. We love Boots Metallic Mixed Ponybands (£3 for 12).
Add a Goody Barrette (£5) to sleek, straight hair for a chic tweak.
Why choose between a bun and a ponytail when you can wear both? Twist your hair into a bun, leave the ends loose and pin to secure.
Take your half updo to the next level by experimenting with different hair clips.
A rope braid is a quick and easy way to step up a ponytail. Split your ponytail in two sections and twist each section before twisting the two together and securing with a Blax clear snag-free ponytail holder (£7).
Sleek hair pulled back into a loose, dishevelled knot looks just as great with a denim shirt as it does with an evening dress. Definitely one for the hair repertoire.
Make a ponytail look seriously modern by wrapping with a thick strand of hair elastic. Play with the colour of the elastics to match your outfit.
Über-blogger Doina shows that a loose side-braid can look seriously stylish.
Ready for the chop? These 45 short hairstyles will persuade you into the salon.


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- Tunis, Tunisia
The ancient city of Carthage is renowned for its rich historical past. The city has effectively been ruled by the Phoenicians, Punics and Romans. Numerous ruins including Roman Amphitheatre, Cathedrals, Museums and cisterns dating back to several centuries are scattered across the city. The Roman amphitheatre dating back to 2nc century is one of the major tourist attractions in Carthage. The five storied structure had seating capacity of 50,000 was used for watching the performances of naumachias.
The Archaeological Park in Carthage is another important historical site featuring ancient remains of Roman cisterns, Punic graves, secret meeting places or Schola and Basilica of Douimes. Baths of Antonius Pius spread on 4.5 acres is one of the largest Roman baths in the World. Besides this, other important tourist attractions in Carthage include Byrsa Hill, Cathedral of St. Louis and National Archaeological Museum.
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Captain Cook State Recreation Area is virtually undiscovered by most visitors to the Kenai Peninsula. It offers a peaceful setting of forests, lakes, streams and saltwater beaches. The recreation area can be reached by driving 25 miles north of Kenai on the North Kenai Road to milepost 36.
Captain Cook State Recreation Area offers a variety of recreation activities, from canoeing and boating on Stormy Lake to beach combing on Cook Inlet's tide-swept shores, bird watching, berry picking, and wildlife observation. The beaches are popular with agate hunters.
Anglers may enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and silver salmon in Swanson River as well as rainbows and arctic char in Stormy Lake. Current fishing regulations will give complete information on seasons and limits. Winter visitors enjoy ice fishing on Stormy Lake.
Wildlife you may see during your visit includes moose, bear, coyote, wolves, Beluga whales, harbor seals, beaver, muskrat, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, trumpeter swans, arctic and common loons, golden-eye ducks, mergansers, thrushes, warblers, and jays.
This state recreation area is named for Captain James Cook, the famous English mariner, who in 1778 explored what is now known as Cook Inlet. At that time the area was occupied by Taniana Indians who harvested seasonal runs of salmon and other wild foods. Remains of Taniana house pits are evidence of the Indians' earlier presence. In recent years the beach area has been used for commercial fishing with beach set-nets.
In 2012, the invasive aquatic plant Elodea was found in Stormy Lake. Elodea infestations can be severe and easily spread to other bodies of water by watercraft and aircraft. Ecological effects include lower water quality, increased sedimentation, native vegetation displacement, and degraded salmon spawning habitat. Elodea can negatively impact recreation use by entangling outboard motors, decreasing fishing opportunities, and by creating undesirable conditions for swimming and wading. A team of state, federal, and local agencies are working to eradicate this invasive aquatic plant and plan to reopen the lake in late 2015.
For more information please contact the Kenai/PWS Area office, 262-5581.
◇ walking on the mud flats. The tide can move in four times faster than you can run.
◇ bears. Keep a clean camp.
◇ swimming in the cold water. There is no lifeguard on duty.
◇ boating too close to swimmers in Stormy Lake. Boating in Cook Inlet is not recommended.
Park rules are set to allow every visitor to enjoy Alaska's State Parks and to protect our parks for future generations. Compliance with these regulations is an expression of your concern for others and for your parks.
Protect natural features by leaving them for the next person to enjoy. Cutting green trees, damaging tree bark, and destroying vegetation are prohibited. Removing bark from trees can kill them.
Discharge of firearms, fireworks and explosives is prohibited in the entire recreation area.
Bow hunting is permitted in the recreation area during open season. Please check current game regulations.
Motor vehicles are restricted to roads and parking lots to avoid destruction of vegetation and wildlife habitat.
All-terrain vehicles, including three-wheelers, are allowed ONLY in designated areas (see map). Snow machines are permitted, except on ski trails, when the snow depth is sufficient to protect vegetation.
All fires must be confined to fireplaces provided, camp stoves or saltwater beaches.
Click here to see a map of Captain Cook State Recreation Area.
For more information:
Alaska State Parks
Kenai Area Office
PO Box 1247
Soldotna, AK 99669
Emergency Contacts
State Park Rangers: 262-5581
State Troopers: 262-4453 or 911
To report a fire: 262-5528 or 911
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Travel is shifting from relaxing to reflecting.
With technology embedding itself further and further into our reality, we're seeking ways to disconnect from our fast-paced lives and reconnect with ourselves, with nature, with the universe. Travel allows time for calm thought, and research shows that mindful wandering is gaining traction, as a way to strike balance and find meaning.
Exotic group retreats have never been more popular and there are a plethora of yoga or meditation retreats out there. Yet, there isn't any help for travellers who want to craft their own journey, following a spiritual path outside of any pre-packaged holiday. There is no alternative to the expensive ready-made spiritual vacation, to cater to the more adventurous kinds, like me and many more.
This is why I started this blog, to enable curious souls to curate their own mindful travel. Well-being through travel I call it…
Reconnect with nature
Explore off-the-beaten path places where time stops, revel in the contemplation of wild landscapes. Take mindful walks, observe wild birds, and embrace slow living with locals.
Discover the world but also yourself
Seek solitude and silence in raw, untouched lands, make space to pause and calm your mind. Bask in the purity of the present moment and find your inner peace.
Step on a spiritual path
Attend a breathing workshop, practice yoga with spiritual guides, meditate with Buddhist monks, take a pilgrimage to an ancient temple, discover sound therapy or take part in a healing ceremony.
I want to take you to places where you can slow down, reconnect with your inner self, and commune with nature. If you want to develop or build on your spirituality (nope, we're not talking religion!), if you see travel as a way to explore not just the world, but also your mind, yourself, you are in the right place. From breathing workshops to yoga with the locals, to pilgrimages on ancient temples or the simple contemplation of wild landscapes, I will share must-see destinations to reach a true state of serenity. These places where time stops. Where there is no yesterday, no tomorrow. Only today. Only the present moment.
Each post will give you practical info such as what to pack and when to go; readings to take with you to further your spiritual knowledge; healing music and meditative sounds to put on your travelling playlist.
Breathe new life into yourself. Come back rested, reenergised, fulfilled, transformed. At peace with yourself and with the world.
They are talking about it…
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The plaintiff, 63-year-old Mr. Michael Woods went to the defendant's Glamour Nails & Spa, LLC in Conway, South Carolina to get a pedicure. He was taken into a treatment room where he was told to soak his feet in the pedicure tub until the nail technician came. Mr. Woods was left unattended for an extended period of time. By the time the nail technician came in the room, the plaintiff had sustained second-degree burns on both of his feet. Mr. Woods was taken to the emergency room and admitted for treatment.
Mr. Woods alleged that the defendant was negligent in failing to test the water's temperature before he soaked his feet in it, and also failing to check on him during the delay. The Spa disputed liability and maintained that the plaintiff could have removed his feet at any time during the period of his wait.
Mr. Woods alleged injuries were second-degree burns to both feet and he required hospitalization followed by in-home care. The settlement that was given to Mr. Woods was in the amount of $25,000 on February 16, 2010.


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Document Supply
What is Document Supply?
Document Supply can help you get access to a wide range of material not held by the Library. Books are generally supplied on loan, whilst copies of journal articles or book chapters are provided for you to keep.
How do I make a request?
Please complete & submit the online request form.
Note: If you are using Firefox you may experience some problems when submitting the form. This can be resolved by changing some of the settings in Firefox, so please contact the Resource Delivery team and they will be happy to provide you with the information about how to do this. Alternatively you may wish to use Internet Explorer or Chrome instead of Firefox.
PhD Students
Please complete & submit the online request form.
Please note: PhD students may make up to 20 requests per year without having to obtain authorisation from your supervisor to request materials.
If you reach your limit of 20 and wish to make more requests you should obtain authorisation from your supervisor before submitting your request. We accept authorisation by email, e-signature or a signed printed copy. For more information please contact the Resource Delivery team.
Taught postgraduate and undergraduate students
Open and save the request form. Complete the form, save it & email it, or print it & post it to us.
Please ensure that you obtain your supervisor or tutor's authorisation before submitting your form. We accept authorisation by email, e-signature or a signed printed copy.
- Please complete a separate form for each item you request
- Please be aware that this form cannot be completed electronically on an ipad or other mobile devices
Do I have to pay for my requests?
Normally no. Each academic department is allocated a quota from the library and every time a request is made the cost is deducted from the departmental allocation.
- All taught postgraduate and undergraduate students must obtain authorisation from your tutor or supervisor before submitting your request
- PhD students may make up to 20 requests before you need to obtain authorisation from your department
- It is not necessary for academic members of staff to obtain authorisation for their own requests
Please note: Document Supply is not available to External borrowers.
What happens next?
We check the bibliographic details of your request and then approach various locations who may be able to supply the material to us. Our main supplier is The British Library, although we often request and receive items from other University libraries both in this country and abroad. You are not expected to find lending locations for items yourself, but please ensure that you check the Library Catalogue as we cannot place Document Supply requests for items that are already in Library stock or are on order for Library stock.
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In 1871, 142 years ago, 54 sailors from the Ryukyu Kingdom were shipwrecked on the southern tip of Taiwan and beheaded by Aborigines. Japan took the matter up with the Qing court in China, on the pretext of wanting to protect the civilians of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The Manchu government in Beijing had little experience with international affairs and agreed to allow the Japanese to launch a punitive expedition to Taiwan to "discipline the unsubjugated foreigners" in retaliation for the killings.
This led to the Japanese invasion of Taiwan that we now refer to as the Mudan Incident of 1874. The matter was eventually settled by the governments of Japan and China: The Japanese forces left Taiwan, but the Japanese made the Manchu Qing concede that, in their invasion of Taiwan, they had acted in the interests of the subjects of Ryukyu. This would later become the basis for Japan's claim to the Ryukyu Islands and their incorporation into Japan's territory as Okinawa Prefecture, following the fall of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Siaoliouciou (小琉球), or "Lesser Ryukyu," is controlled by Taiwan, administered as Liouciou Township (琉球) in Pingtung County. The fishing boat fired upon by a Philippine coast guard vessel on May 9, killing one of the fishermen on board, is registered in Siaoliouciou. This is an incident involving Taiwan and the Philippines, but China has also seized it as an opportunity to protest to the Philippine government, ostensibly in the interest of "protecting its civilians."
Of course, Beijing's intervention is predicated on its "one China" stance, wherein it holds that Taiwan is a part of China. Otherwise, it would not have had the audacity to get involved. Should China take this further and choose to deal with the troublesome Philippine "foreigners" in the "interests of the civilians" of Taiwan, who is to say that Taiwan — to all intents and purposes an independent country — would not go the way of the Ryukyu Kingdom?
It is only natural that the shooting by an official Philippine vessel of a Taiwanese national — the sort of behavior one would expect of pirates — has caused much anger in Taiwan. Still, the government's dissatisfaction with the way the Philippine government has framed its apology left me wondering whether I should laugh or cry. Do President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) and his buddies not hold that there is only "one China" and that Taiwan is a part of China? So when the Philippines offer an apology in line with its observation of the "one China" formula, does this not also comply with Ma's "one China" principle?
Perhaps Ma would like to qualify his umbrage with "when we say 'one China,' we mean the Republic of China [ROC]." Ha! Dream on, Ma. Tell me: Does the Philippines have formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan under the utterly meaningless name the "ROC"? Its formal diplomatic relations are with the "one China" of the People's Republic of China (PRC), represented by the government in Beijing. Based on Manila's interpretation of "one China," it is only reasonable that the job of apologizing to the Taiwanese falls to the personal representative of the president. Ma should be privately ecstatic that the Philippines made no official inter-governmental, state-to-state apology to the PRC, which it recognizes as the "one China." Neither Ma, nor his entourage — all of whom advocate "one China" — nor the just less than 7 million people who voted for Ma in last year's presidential election and therefore implicitly support "one China," have a leg to stand on in complaining about how the Philippines apologized.


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Fast Facts on Absolute Truth vs. Relativism
- Relativism is the belief that there are no objective, absolute truths. What's true for one person may not be true for another.
- The relativist's position is self-defeating because the relativist is making an absolute truth claim when they say, "all truth is relative."
- If truth is relative, on what basis can we judge or condemn the actions of people with whom we disagree (For example, Adolph Hitler or Osama Bin Laden)?
- Truth is simply the correspondence of what you know or say to what actually is.
- Without a society governed by absolute truths civilization would fall apart. For example, imagine a world where red stop signs didn't absolutely mean, "stop" for all people.