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Imperfection, Wonder and Terror: An interview with David Richards by Bruce Thorn
Bruce Thorn: David, how would you describe your work, in a couple of sentences, to someone who has never seen it?
David Richards: My work can be described as painted wall sculptures with some collage and drawn elements. They are mutants that combine organic, mechanical and geometric forms. They also reference games, toys and puzzles that have parts that fit in place, some of which may appear to be missing.
Bruce: There are different levels of ambiguity in your work. Is it sculpture or painting? Is it abstract or representational? Do the images, words and forms follow a narrative?
David: I like a certain degree of ambiguity, because it creates an opening for the viewer to enter and interact with the work. I don't necessarily consider the things you mention to be opposites. Some ancient Greek sculptures were originally painted and good representational artists seem to delight in unusual shapes, patterns and geometry.
Some of my earlier work and some more recent collages have narratives, in that there may be recurring images and "characters." The viewer can choose to view collaged pictures on a grid in a linear fashion, as if they were comic book panels, but the narrative is decipherable only in a general way. My intention is for the accumulated images to add up to an atmosphere or "feeling tone" that gives the viewer a sense of what the piece is about without getting too specific. It's more like interpreting a dream than reading a story.
Beached, 2008, collage, 21×24"
Bruce: David, you have a well written statement on the home page of your website that describes and articulates your work and interests in a straightforward manner. I'd like to ask about this part of your statement:
"My intention is to use the worldview of a child as a symbol for the helplessness we often feel as adults in the face of the terrors and absurdities of the world: historical, political and biological forces that are beyond our control."
Your goal seems to be more about a fostering a viewpoint or attitude, advocating an approach to life, rather than offering any conclusions or defining a particular identity. Your vision seems more complex than a child's view, more methodical and measured. The level of playfulness is there, but not in a raw way like COBRA strived for.
David: My intention is not to be "child-like," but rather to allude to childhood by using images from coloring books and by the game or toy-like aspect of some of my work. The wonder and the terror of childhood are things that interest me and I think that the children that we once were are embedded in us and are part of the continuity and history that help create the illusion of selfhood.
Also, I want to make work about the experience of disability without delving into identity politics. Everyone becomes disabled in one way or another if we live long enough. That's why I like to make work with missing pieces, or maybe the whole thing is a part missing from some larger whole. I like the idea that a work of art has a history and even shows signs of wear. I love the Japanese idea of wabi-sabi, beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete."
Bruce: I like that you elevate the notion of identity-based art to a universal theme: "Everyone becomes disabled in one way or another if we live long enough." It seems more engaging to leave this door of inclusion wide open.
David: Something about identity politics always makes me uncomfortable, at least with regard to disability. It seems to me to be a wiser strategy to emphasize what we all share, rather than casting oneself as a member of a separate group (among many) demanding political action. Not to mention that it adds to the "tribalism" that seems to be infecting the whole world these days. Having said that, I don't mean to disparage what disability activists are doing, and the A.D.A. to mention just one thing, was a great accomplishment. Also, I think my attitude is due in part to my age. In my generation, we were taught that if you're different you needed to adapt in order to make your way in this world. I think that idea is at least half true. The world could also benefit from a few changes, more than a few, to make life a bit easier for all of us.
Bruce: Can you tell us a little bit about your own disability and how it enters the content and process of your work?
David: I was born with deformities to my spine, hips, legs and feet. My lower extremities were completely bowed and twisted around each other. Doctors at Shriner's Hospital manipulated and straightened my legs when I was less than a year old. They did this incrementally, week by week, putting me in casts and eventually a "Dennis Brown" splint. I should mention the fact that in the 1950s doctors were reluctant to give anesthesia to infants. At one point the doctor broke my leg and I screamed so hard that I gave myself a hernia. I don't remember any of this of course, but it must have been tough on my mother. I am grateful to those doctors for making it possible for me to walk.
My work isn't exclusively about disability, but certain aspects of what I do are influenced by it, for example: the fact that some of the pieces appear to have parts missing as I previously mentioned. I sometimes think of my sculptures as monsters, things that are not beautiful in a traditional way, but that have qualities that I hope viewers will find interesting.
Stump Nexus, 2015, mixed media, 22x18x4.5"
Bruce: David, could you talk about your working methods, how you go about planning and constructing a new art work, and about the materials that you use? To what extent do you plan out each artwork? How much do you depend upon drawing? I mean, the pieces have to physically fit together. Which part of your work process is the most intuitive and improvisational?
David: I do a lot of doodling in sketchbooks, inventing forms in an improvisational stream-of-consciousness manner. I often give the sketches playful titles, which sometimes helps me to figure out what they are "about" subjectively. Later I mine the sketchbooks for ideas. Some of the sketches are developed into larger drawings, where I experiment with changing the proportions of elements, sometimes adding or removing things.
This part of the process is also about figuring out how to construct the piece. The drawing, when finished, becomes a template so that I can transfer the various parts onto pieces of foam board, which are then cut out and laminated.
The most intuitive part is obviously the original drawing, though there is a lot of experimentation and trial and error that goes into deciding on the final color combination. The pieces almost never work out the way I imagined, because giving them 3D mass changes them in varying degrees. I often have to mess around with them quite a bit to get them to "work" visually.
Bruce: One of the remarkable qualities of your work is the very sophisticated use of color. Can you talk us about your approach to the use of color?
David: When I was in graduate school I got very austere with color. I painted my sculptures with Rustoleum from the hardware store, mixing warm and cool greys and combining them with bright yellows or reds. One of my teachers called them "toolbox colors." Later on, when my work got more game-like, I started adding "toy-box colors." I would usually grey down my colors a lot by adding their opposite on the color wheel, or I would dirty them up with glazes of yellow ochre or black. Since I moved into my present studio, which has a lot of natural light, the color of my work has become a lot "cleaner."
Deciding what color to paint something is usually a matter of trial and error. I will imagine it being one dominant color and then I'll try out various combinations until I arrive at something that satisfies me as being appropriate for that particular piece. Often it's a matter of making one part stand out more or less. I like contrast, but sometimes I need to make contrasting colors or shapes harmonize with the greater whole.
Propper, 2014, mixed media, 13.5x25x4.5"
Bruce: Which of the following sources of inspiration are most useful to you: Memory; literature; experience; dreams and reverie; other works and artists; current events?
David: Probably all of those things. I like to collect images from old Popular Science and Popular Mechanics magazines from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Images of machines, anatomical charts, pictures of exotic animals and plants and illustrations from old encyclopedias are some of the things that inspire me.
I have been influenced by many artists: Naum Gabo, Hans Arp, Elizabeth Murray, Eli Nadelman, Lee Bontecou, the Chicago Imagists and others too numerous to mention.
Bruce: Let's try to put your work into historical context. What other artists would you reference as working with notions similar or inspirational to your interests?
David: That's a tough one… I suppose I'm most connected to the Chicago Imagists, since many of them were my teachers: Ray Yoshida, Karl Wirsum, Phil Hanson, Christina Ramberg and Barbara Rossi. Ray Yoshida introduced me to self-taught and "outsider" artists and I continue to be inspired by people like Adolph Wolfli , Martin Ramirez and Henry Darger. Many of the Chicago Imagists collected this kind of material. Ray had a huge collection, as did Roger Brown.
I was in grad school in the early 1980s when Neo-expressionism was making a big splash and I was inspired by a lot of that work, even though what I do doesn't look like it at all. Maybe I'm a thwarted expressionist or a muted, low-key one.
Joseph Cornell was also a big influence in the game-like nature of his constructions and the sensitive way he combined elements. His world-view and mine are very different though. He was such a romantic. I'm much more cynical, though less so now than I used to be.
Charlie-horse of the Chest, 2014, mixed media, 11.5x30x3"
Bruce: In addition to the artists you mentioned, I feel some evolution from Marcel Duchamp and Stuart Davis.
David: I love Davis' work. He had a big influence on me when I was still in art school and making paintings on canvas. I also like the way Duchamp and Picabia were inspired by machines and the playful mythology of Duchamp's Large Glass. His "readymades" unleashed a horde of imitators.
Bruce: How does your work fit into today's canon of recognized art and artists?
David: First of all, I'm not recognized enough to be part of a canon. I feel that I'm working outside the mainstream of what is going on now. Though I wouldn't identify myself as "modernist," most of what's called post-modern leaves me cold.
The composer Morton Feldman wrote, back in 1966, about how most contemporary composers in America were associated with Universities and that there was now an "academic avant-garde." I think that to some extent this has also now happened in the visual arts. It's a lot easier to have radical ideas when you have a teaching job and don't have to rely on the public for support.
Game, 2015, mixed media
Bruce: What years did you teach at SAIC? What did you teach? Can you give an example of any radical ideas that were being tossed around at the time?
David: I think it was 1982 or 1983 when I began teaching. After graduation I was hired as Assistant Manager of the School Store, SAIC's art supply and textbook store. Martin Prekop, the Dean, came in one night and asked me if I wanted to teach 3D Design. I was too flattered to say no, even though I had never taken either sculpture or education classes. I taught that basic, first-year class for about 20 years, along with an occasional drawing or collage class. After that, the first-year program was restructured and I was given a class called Research Studio.
There was a shift toward Conceptual Art in the early 2000s and I think Research Studio was part of an effort to make art into something more "rigorous" like science or math. We had students collecting things and creating archives of material to study and work from. There was also a big emphasis placed on collaboration. "Individualism" had become a bad thing. I did my best to adapt, but felt more and more out of place as the years wore on.
Bruce: David, you have made a lifelong commitment and contribution to the arts. What, if any advice, would you give to younger artists starting out?
David: Advice to younger artists, hmm. Keep an open mind, but at the same time, always be skeptical about what teachers tell you. Follow your own interests and have faith that you will find a way to make the work you need to make. Don't wait for inspiration, work every day and ideas will come to you just from the process making things. Keep looking at the world around you!
Having said that, a life in the arts is not for everyone.
Top Image: Try, 2014, mixed media, 26x29x5"
David Richards is a Chicago based mixed media artist and graduate of School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA 1978 and MFA 1981).
I make relief sculptures using shapes inspired by biology, machines and partially disassembled toys. They are abstract, but can allude to things in this world like faces or bodies. Sometimes, they appear to have pieces missing. There will be a hole or a peg that looks as though something else might have been plugged in or attached. I have always been interested in things that are incomplete or that are orphaned parts of other things that nevertheless hold together visually. They appear to be partial and complete at the same time. I think this gives them a kind of pathos; they can be imperfect, or even damaged and yet still be aesthetically pleasing.
Lately the overall shapes fall into two categories, which I call "Drones" and "Escutcheons." The Drones are elongated forms, like wingless toy airplanes that may hint at sinister uses. The Escutcheons are more rounded in form, like shields or badges. Some are fairly simple, while others can be larger with many layers. They display visual information like a coat of arms.
In my larger reliefs, smaller forms may be inset, making them resemble puzzles or even game boards with removable parts. Sometimes I display two or more of the reliefs together as one piece if they speak to or interact with each other. Some of my sculptures feature blackboard surfaces that may have drawings, words even the work's title. Sometimes these drawn-on areas are partially concealed from the viewer, creating a mystery that provokes closer inspection.
I am interested in evoking memories of childhood but not as mere nostalgia. My intention is to use the worldview of a child as a symbol for the helplessness we often feel as adults in the face of the terrors and absurdities of the world: historical, political and biological forces that are beyond our control.
Bruce Thorn earned a B.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1975 and an M.F.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1987. He has maintained a vibrant art practice throughout his life. His works have been exhibited in the United States, Czechoslovakia, Canada and the Netherlands.


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AceShowbiz - Passing away over 40 years ago, %cJimi Hendrix% seemingly would never lose his charm and would continue to inspire the next generations in the years to come. The legendary guitarist, who died after suffering a drug overdose in 1970, is honored with the title of Greatest Guitarist of All Time on the newest issue of Rolling Stone magazine.
One of the industry experts who votes for him is Grammy-winning musician %cTom Morello%. The former member of %cAudioslave% sings praise for his idol, "Jimi Hendrix exploded our idea of what rock music could be: He manipulated the guitar, the whammy bar, the studio and the stage."
"On songs like 'Machine Gun' or 'Voodoo Chile', his instrument is like a divining rod of the turbulent Sixties - you can hear the riots in the streets and napalm bombs dropping in his 'Star-Spangled Banner'. His playing was effortless. There's not one minute of his recorded career that feels like he's working hard at it - it feels like it's all flowing through him."
Sitting at no 2 on the list is none other than %cEric Clapton%. One of his admirers, %cEddie Van Halen% gushes, "There was a basic simplicity to his playing, his style, his vibe and his sound. He took a Gibson guitar and plugged it into a Marshall, and that was it. The basics. The blues. His solos were melodic and memorable - and that's what guitar solos should be, part of the song."
%cJimmy Page% rounds up the top 3. "As a lead player, he always plays the right thing for the right spot - he's got such remarkable taste," %cJoe Perry% says. "He was writing the songs, playing them, producing them - I can't think of any other guitar player since %cLes Paul% that can claim that."
He continues, "He had this vision of how to transcend the stereotypes of what the guitar can do. If you follow the guitar on 'The Song Remains the Same' all the way through, it evolves through so many different changes - louder, quieter, softer, louder again."

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For me the bathroom is the most private of spaces within the house, it is not only a room for cleansing but also one for de-stressing. This is a room where you should create a sanctuary where you can leave your worries at the door and come out feeling rejuvenated and revived.
I am a big believer in the Japanese custom of bathing, the ceremony of cleansing followed by relaxation in a hot bathtub. Though whether you prefer leisurely baths or invigorating showers, your bathroom should be as luxurious as possible and should let you feel completely pampered.
I love bathrooms that are like temples, luxurious spaces of cool stone and soft lighting, totally calm and neutral spaces. Bathrooms are full of hard clean surfaces so you must find ways in which these can be softened. Good lighting is key here, as you will need easily dimmed mood lighting for you to be able to relax in your bath. An even easier way to promote softness is through using luxurious deep pile towels made from pure cotton. Not only is the soft piling wonderfully indulgent to both the eye and to the touch, it emphasises the luxurious nature of your bathroom as a whole.


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Instaurare Sacra per Vitam Familiae
Restoring the Sacred through the life of the Family
About UsHave you ever looked at all of the faith-filled youth in our parish community and asked, "How can I ever raise kids like that?" Or have you ever wished you had a chance to get to know other newlyweds and young families around, who, like you, are just beginning to build their own Domestic Churches?
Familiae is an exciting new three-part series of parenting master-classes!
Enjoy an elegant evening out with built-in time for fellowship while you soak in the wisdom of seasoned Catholic parents. Bring your notebooks and your questions as every event we interview a different set of exemplary parents.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served, and childcare will be provided for those unable to make alternate arrangements (see how to RSVP below).
Familiae is intended to provide a community base for young families whose children are not yet old enough to participate in parish activities such as CCD, altar boy training, children's choir etc. However, all interested persons are welcome to attend, especially married or engaged couples who do not yet have children as well as single people and couples discerning the vocation of marriage.
So come, get to know other families, and learn from the wisdom of parents who have seen first-hand how Our Lord is cultivating saints in the Domestic Church.
Please stay tuned for the date of our next meeting!
Fellowship begins at 6:30, and the evening concludes by 9:00pm


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I've been drawing lots of owls. also rabbits. the occasional fox. I was reading just for fun about power animals, animal spirit/guides...to see what kind of symbolism is attached...I've ordered a book from the library about it so i can find out more, haven't got it yet....see I have to put this big disclaimer that I don't take this stuff seriously. why is that?
Anyways I looked up the animals I've been drawing, and a few more besides...After a bit of searching I added mouse to 'my' animals: 2 predators and 2 prey. Funny, after drawing so many of them, the owl didn't really seem very 'me' at all; it's the odd one out. There is something about sight- of observing, and being invisible- that comes up for 3 of them, which appeals to me very much.


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Happy fourth of July, all! I hope you enjoy barbecue, beer, fireworks, friends and family. Stay cool out in the heat today and be safe.
July 4, 2011
Happy Fourth!Posted by ustreetgirl under dc | Tags: 4th of july, barbecue, beer, fireworks |
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March 15, 2011
Standard now open at 14/SPosted by ustreetgirl under dc, Food | Tags: 14th street, barbecue, beer, open, s street, standard |
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Standard, which at one point was going to be a burger place modeled on New York's shake shack, is now open in the old (old) Garden District space at 14th and S. The restaurant now is barbecue based, with very odd pricing. Check out the menu – what is wrong with having rounded off numbers?
I walked by this weekend and it was packed with people enjoying the weather and beer. I'll be sure to stop by soon – but have you been? What did you think?
March 7, 2011
Pica Taco serving beerPosted by ustreetgirl under dc | Tags: 14th street, beer, florida, pica taco |
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After applying for a liquor license, I'm happy to say Pica Taco (14th and Florida) is now serving beer. They have bottles of Corona, Dos Equis, Miller Light, and Negra Modelo available. So next time you stop in for a taco, sit down and enjoy a beer as well.
February 22, 2011
Thoughts on American Ice CompanyPosted by ustreetgirl under dc, Food | Tags: american ice company, bar, barbeque, beer, v street |
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Last week, in the midst of the glorious warm weather (sigh, are you missing that?), a few friends and I went to American Ice Company (10th and V Street) for the first time. The place was understandably crowded given their large outdoor space: they also have a garage like window that they opened up, so that even if you were sitting inside you felt like you were outside as well.
We snatched a table and ordered some beers: they have a nice selection of pretty affordable choices (but Guinness is $8 there – what?). I'm pretty sure our waitress used to bartend at the Gibson, I've had her a few times and she was excellent, so the bar for service was set high. Unfortunately, it wasn't met – she had trouble hearing our orders because it was so loud, and for some reason didn't write anything down. I ended up getting charged for a beer I didn't order and we had to correct that. Certainly, at a more down-home place like American Ice Company the service shouldn't be on par with the Gibson, but I was a bit disappointed.
We also ordered some food: pork sandwiches, the turkey plate, chili con queso, and of course the pickle platter (if you know me well you know I love pickles). The barbeque style food was good, but didn't blow any of us away. I might be from Massachusetts, but I think I know barbeque pretty well and while the 'que was good I imagine it's not going to draw barbeque enthusiasts in.
Overall, American Ice Company is a fun place to meet for a few beers and food, but it gets crowded pretty fast and I've heard is intolerable during weekends, unfortunately like most of our bars in the U Street area.
December 14, 2010
Reminder: American Ice Co opening ThursdayPosted by ustreetgirl under dc, Food | Tags: american ince company, barbeque, beer, hilton brothers, opening, v street, vermont ave |
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Their name and the day they are opening are very appropriate: it's so freaking cold outside. American Ice Company (Vermont/V), the bar/BBQ joint from the Hilton brothers of Marvin, etc. will be opening Thursday
Wednesday. Thanks for commenter Katie for pointing me in the direction of this TBD article that quotes the owner as changing the date to Thursday. If you stop by, let me know how it is in the comments.
November 24, 2010
American Ice Company set to open Dec 15thPosted by ustreetgirl under dc, Food | Tags: american ice company, barbeque, beer, coming soon, hilton brothers, v street |
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I haven't covered this soon-to-open business as well as I'd have liked, so here is an update. American Ice Company, coming from the Hilton brothers of Marvin, Patty Boom Boom etc. fame, will be a barbeque and beer joint at V and Vermont.
American Ice Company will have a fairly large outdoor seating area, which lead some area residents to complain about potential noise issues.
Prince of Petworth has photos of the interior. It looks pretty nice, with a warehouse, eclectic vibe.
August 25, 2010
Columbia Heights Day/DC State FairPosted by ustreetgirl under dc, Food | Tags: beer, columbia heights day, contests, dc state fair, dogs, jam, live music, pie, yoga |
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This Saturday is Columbia Heights Day and the inaugural first DC State Fair (yes I realize that's a bit of a misnomer). From 10 am to 6 pm, throughout Columbia Heights, there will be events at Bloombar (yoga, live music), contests at Tubman Park at 11th and Irving (dog show, cupcake eating contest), and specials at a lot of local restaurants (Wonderland Ballroom, CommonWealth, Meridian Pint).
Local food bloggers Gradually Greener, Modern Domestic, and the Indoor Garden(er) are putting together the DC State Fair – events will take place at Tubman Elementary Field and will include a pie, jam, home brewer, pickle, biggest vegetable, and best tomato contest.
Amelia of Gradually Greener says, "there are so many organizations in the District with a focus on agriculture, so many community gardens, and so much focus right now on agriculture and home gardening in general, that it would be a disservice to the community NOT to have a gathering to celebrate urban agriculture! And D.C. is full of people who love cooking, baking, home canning, and so forth. Anywhere else in the country, you'd be able to enter your prize tomato or secret-recipe pie in the county fair. We thought D.C. residents should have the same opportunity."
Amen Amelia! I'm excited to check everything out, it sounds like the weather will be perfect Saturday – so see you there!


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Last year in Japan authorities noticed a grisly new way to commit suicide was becoming a fad of sorts. Called detergent suicide it involved a technique of mixing common household chemical to produce a deadly hydrogen sulfide gas. This fad apparently has begun to find its way into the United States via the Internet.
In Japan at least 500 men, women and children took their lives in the first half of 2008 after following instructions posted on Japanese websites. The instructions described how to mix bath sulfur with toilet bowl cleaner to create the poisonous gas. One site even included an application to calculate the correct portions of each ingredient base on room volume. As well you could download a PDF file containing ready-made warning signs to alert neighbors and emergency workers of the danger.
It was the death of a 23-year-old California man who was found dead in his car behind a Pasadena shopping center that alerted U.S. officials that this detergent suicide had made its way here. The young man's car doors were locked, the windows rolled up and a warning sign had been posted in one of the windows.
Then in December emergency workers responded to a call at Lake Allatoona in Barlow County, Georgia to body inside a car. Along with the warning sign in the window they also found two buckets containing a yellow substance. these two events were linked until last month when Dr. Paul Pepe, a Texas surgeon connected the dots and issued an alarm. While in all cases so far the victims left a warning sign of the chemical danger Emergency Managers are worried that someone may not and as a result end up killing other innocent people.
"The normal response for an EMS, is they're going to break open the window," says August Vernon, assistant coordinator for the Forsyth County Office of Emergency Management, who was consulted by the Department of Homeland Security on the danger this week. "And that's a pretty normal call: someone unconscious inside the car. Fortunately, those people left notes, which is pretty unusual and a good thing."
"Eventually," he adds, "someone isn't going to leave a note."
Source: Threat Level
Even in death man's ingenuity never ceases to amaze.


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After a significant leave of absence from blogging about the perils of dating and the hilarity that ensues, MVM is making a comeback.
(Cue applause and cheering.)
To begin, let me answer the question I've been getting a lot over the past year or so – what happened to the blog?! To put it simply, it was a bit detrimental to my dating life. I found myself writing blogs in my head before we'd finished the appetizers and going on dates for the purpose of blog fodder, but not much else. In the few cases that something (or someone,) made it out of the Nickname stage, the writing was already on the walls… (pun intended.)
During my sabbatical, I did my fair share of dating – some of which was significant, some which was less than note-worthy, and some of which I'd plead the fifth about, if asked about in a court of law.
However, one update worth noting is that my single-girl days are a thing of the past – about 8 months past, to be exact. Having met a certain "Traveling Man" – story to come – last year, it's unlikely you'll see any (new) first-hand first-date stories from this monogamous blogger.
Now, now, don't fret fair readers; just because I now get a standard "plus one" on my invites doesn't mean that my outlook has changed. I'm still the same biting social observer, here to bring you a unique spin on everything dating. True to my former serial-dating self, (and conducive to the Traveling Man's erratic cross-country work schedule,) I still manage to get myself into a healthy dose of trouble and a fair amount of surprising scenarios.
In the return of the blog, I'll still be sharing experiences and anecdotes, doling out (sometimes harsh, sometimes hilarious,) advice, and in general, providing (what I hope to be) generally entertaining reading material for your mid-afternoon lull or the occasional "Case of the Mondays." There's a whole world of material in a new relationship, and I've got enough single friends to inspire new content for years.
So keep your eye out each Monday, because as always, all is fair in love and blogging.


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BMW E-sys is the best coding software for F-series. Here is the step-by-step instruction of changing BMW F10 Werte values with ENET E-sys cable.
Tool needed:
BMW ENET Cable (cheap $11 in obd tool website)
E-SYS software version 3.23.4
PSdZ Data V50.3 (extracting passwords: E*G@rqVa, PIN 2670)
A laptop running Win XP home
1.Connect the ENET (Ethernet to OBD) cable with vehicle via OBD socket
2.Wait until LAN network adapter in task bar has established limited network capacity
3.Open ZGW-SEARCH.exe
4.Open E-sys software
5.Click the connection icon
6.Select your F series model, selection Connection via VIN and click continue
7.Follow system prompt. Click "Read(VCM)"
8.Select CADF with a green check mark file under the module you want to read, select "Coding Read Data"
9.Close error report windows pops up
10.New option under CADF, a folder. Expand the folder and right click the file, select "EDIT FDL"
11.Browse the folder, you will find your option, for example KOMFORTSCHLIESSUNG-FB
12.Factory option set to nicht-active. Right click, select "Edit"
13.Then click werte value, click "Edit"
14.The option to change the value in the lower window. Change current value with new, click the button on the right
15.Change werte value==00 to werte value==FF, save settings
16.Open same file under "File Name". It shows file name and location
17.The E-SYS software display new value name and werte value
18.Save settings
19.Right click FA, select "Activate FA"
20.Select CAFD file you just edited and select "CODE DFL"
21.When DFL coding completed. Close the error report windows.
22.Werte value changing procedure now is completed.
23.Exit the BMW E-sys software and disconnect the ENET interface from vehicle.


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About collaborating, some musings and some thanks
Warning: The following is a bit of a ramble through my mind, a jumble of thoughts. So beware of a lack of coherence. Don't say I didn't warn you! It's also inspired by that business marker, the end of the financial year, when next Tuesday everything goes back to zero.
I've been having some interesting thoughts about collaborating and how to do business. I do this as I sit at my desk covered in receipts and bills waiting attention. The radio is on in the background, examples of potential new letterhead and business cards waiting for a decision sit ignored, scribblings about flights from Melbourne to Lusaka are lost amongst telephone messages and the new tax rates for 08/09. My bags from the New Zealand trip lay on the floor, still to be unpacked, two half drunk cups of coffee are next to my mouse pad and the heater is on keeping the winter chill out. It rained earlier and was windy. Now it's sunny and the ocean, which I can see out of the window on my left, is a deep, deep blue. I can also see lots of little birds, black and yellow New Holland Honeyeaters, olive White-naped Honeyeaters, Superb Blue Wrens and Silver Eyes, coming into the bird bath which is also bathed sunshine. Dozens of them sit of the edge of the bird bath and chatter incessantly as they compete for time to splash about in the water.
I quite like working alone. No, that's not quite true. I quite like only being responsible for me. I like working with others. Not everyone. And I'm very sure that not everyone would want to work with me! When the synergy is there though it's magic. And it's that magic that keeps me coming back for more: with Anne, we seem to be able to read each other's minds when working together, and it's always full of laughs and learning; with Stephen, complementary skills and knowing each other's strengths – and the good-humoured way he adapts to my last minute changes and whacky ideas; Geoff – who brings a freshness and aliveness and quick mind that sparks my own, sometimes sluggish mind into action; Brian – who is so opposite to me in so many ways but has such a depth of insight that I'm in awe; Antony – with whom I'm always just a little bit afraid (usually of what I might discover about myself) and who is so, so skillful with the action methods that he uses; Andrea – such a gorgeous person, so clever, so talented.
These are the people I actively collaborate with. Then there's all my 'silent' partners – the people who inspire me, some of whom I've met, some not yet. Many of them are here on the web – speakers at TED, bloggers (see them over there on the left), the voices I listen to on podcasts who become familiar in some ways, yet remain strangers in others, and people that I've met through conferences, or through working with them, or travelling in remote places.
And then there's the people who just make life easier – accountants and book-keepers, house cleaners and helpful shop-keepers who find what I need or give me advice, 14 year-olds who can fix my computer problems probably while playing the latest electronic game on the side, the postie who sorts the mail and puts it into my very own box.
And then there's the people who really make life worth living – friends and lovers and family. And pets – Comet, now alone since Radar died.
This all amounts to a way of working and being that suits me just fine – something that I never dreamt would be. Could never have imagined. Which brings me to imagining our futures. Call it what you will – any sort of long-term planning, strategic or otherwise, visioning, futuring – it's all nonsense to me. I can't imagine a future vastly different to the one I'm now living in – maybe it's a limit of my imagination. What I can do is put hopes out into the universe and be present to the realisation of those hopes. Open to opportunities. Many years ago I decided that I wanted to work overseas – just for short stints – and eventually that happened. I had my first break working in Laos. It wasn't planned. Someone else wasn't available. I was. I never had a business plan. I'm not ambitious enough to 'grow the business' – I get enough work, I enjoy what I do (mostly) and I get to take time out when I want to. I have met, and continue to meet amazing people. I used to say that I did no marketing. I now see that's not true. I did no traditional marketing. What I've always done is shown up. In person, and these days, electronically as well. Showing up and being present are under-rated, I reckon. Thanks to my improv buddies I've learnt a lot about that too.
I was just going to write 'I wish I could draw'. What I really mean is, 'I wish I had the patience and willpower to unearth, unlock, release my drawing muscles'. In the meantime I need to use words to express what I'm feeling.
So what hopes are currently out there in the universe waiting for the planets to align (sorry ;-)? That would be cheating, wouldn't it? I'll let you know when they are realised – because, on past experience, I know they will be. Thanks for playing YOUR part, knowingly or unknowingly. And one hope I will reveal – that I can repay YOU.
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Kimbra White on
June 27, 2008
4:59 pm
Hi Viv
It was good to read your musings. I was sitting at my home office desk (not so many birds here in my suburban Melbourne garden – many trees are bare and the oxalis is thriving)also musing on my current work. As I have been discussing collaborations with a couple of other solos, I have felt the need to define a 'greater' purpose for my work. So your thoughts are redefining mine – so should I attempt to imagine a future or do I seek to define my hopes. I like the lens of hopes. Though it doesn't quite meet my need for a 'real' purpose. (on the definition of real – have you read the children's book the Velteen Rabbit?). In previous jobs (regional local goverrnment lobby groups) purpose for me related to a better deal for a place such as advocating for a university for western sydney. Now that I work in advising on and facilitating community engagement – I am playing with "this will be a better place, if people are talking and their voices are heard in decisioin making processes."
Any thoughts on purpose???
Thanks for letting me use your blog to reflect – and in the hope of other contributions.
Best wishes, Kimbra
Viv McWaters on
June 30, 2008
4:04 pm
Hi Kim – Thanks for your thoughts. For me 'do no harm' is important, and recognising small contributions. I gave up years ago trying to fathom how I could change the world etc – decided just to do what I'm good at (hopefully :-), leave others to do what they are good at, and be generous and work from an abundancy paradigm ie there's enough for us all out there. I think the world needs more conversation, so if I can contribute to that cf more ppt presentations then I'm happy.


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I wrote language books helping people to learn Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, German and Welsh. They sell all over the world in the printed paper form. It would be handy for people to have them on their phone or tablet. But, when I tried to publish them as ePub books, I was told that the international marketers will not accept ePub books in foreign languages.
A good joke is that Lulu told me I must convert the whole of my books to English before they can be accepted as ePub books. How can a language teaching book be in just English?
What is that all about? I do not understand why this should be. At least Lulu is prepared to sell them from my author's web page—thank you for that. It makes a huge difference.
But what is the reason why I can't sell them through the usual multi-outlet distributors such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Apple, etcetera?
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At this time, our retailers only accept English EPUBs for distribution.
You will note that, in my complaint, I already stated: " I was told that the international marketers will not accept ePub books in foreign languages."
And your response was: "At this time, our retailers only accept English EPUBs for distribution."
So, I don't find your response very helpful.
I was hoping that you would explain to me the reason(s) behind this, and to indicate, if possible, when language teaching books might be allowed at some time in the future. I can understand if you don't know, but it would be interesting if you could find out.
Prof Dr Peter Roberts.
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Two months doing that [recording] and we're almost there. We're going to spend another month in LA.
Tyler also said the LP is likely to come out in March 2012 despite producer Jack Douglas previously saying it will be released next summer. The band's long-time knob twiddler also said the record will be "nasty" and "raw".
The album has been stalled by various health, touring and band member complications. Tyler was rumoured to be leaving the band in recent years, but the group triumphantly headlined Download Festival in 2010 with the singer. More recently, recording had been delayed following Tyler's appearance as a judge on American Idol.


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Ghost Stories for Christmas DVD
Starring Michael Hordern, John Hurt, Peter Vaughan, Clive Swift, Robert Hardy, Simon Gipps-Kent, Joseph O'Conor, Edward Petherbridge, Michael Bryant, Paul Lavers, John Herrington, Denholm Elliot, Bernard Lloyd, Kate Binchy, John Stride, Elizabeth Romilly, Geoffrey Burridge, Mark Letheren, Pip Torrens, Greg Wise
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Collection of ghost stories adapted by the BBC. In 'Whistle and I'll Come to You' (1968) Michael Hordern plays Professor Parkin who heads to a hotel on the east coast of England.
While out on a walk he comes across a mysterious bone whistle which ends up having disturbing consequences for Parkin.
In 'Whistle and I'll Come to You' (2010) John Hurt stars as James Parkin who, in this version, is a retired astronomer taking a much needed break from caring for his ailing wife.
In 'A Warning to the Curious' (1972) Mr Paxton (Peter Vaughan) travels to English seaside town Seaburg hoping to find the last of three Anglo Saxon crowns belonging to the Agers family whose last descendant has recently died.
In 'The Stalls of Barchester' (1971) Dr. Black (Clive Swift) is cataloguing the Barchester Cathedral Library when he comes across an old diary belonging to Archdeacon Haynes (Robert Hardy) who died mysteriously.
In 'Lost Hearts' (1973) young orphan Stephen (Simon Gipps-Kent) goes to stay at the generous Mr. Abney (Joseph O'Connor)'s estate where he is haunted by two children who previously lived in the house.
In 'The Ash Tree' (1975) Sir Richard Fell (Edward Petherbridge) inherits his uncle's manor and grounds.
He moves in and decides to cut down an ash tree that could prove harmful to the property...
In 'The Treasure of Abbot Thomas' (1974) cynical Reverend Somerton (Michael Bryant) is completely close-minded when it comes to paranormal activity.
But his steadfast beliefs falter when his search for the treasure of alchemist Abbot Thomas (John Herrington) unleashes a terrifying spectre.
In 'The Signalman' (1976), based on the story by Charles Dickens, Denholm Elliott stars as a troubled railway signalman who has witnessed some unsettling sights and sounds along his stretch of track.
In 'Stigma' (1977) Katherine Delgado (Kate Binchy) and her family move into a new home but have difficulty removing a menhir from their garden.
In 'The Ice House' (1978) Paul (John Stride) goes to stay at a spa resort to help him get over the breakdown of his marriage.
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Immigration reform tilts rightward
As a Mexican-American living in the Southwest who writes frequently about immigration, my definition of what constitutes harsh language is probably a bit skewed.
Recently, after I defended Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, a reader in San Antonio - a self-described liberal Democrat - advised me to "get your head out of your menudo, Señor."
I'd say that qualifies as harsh.
Lawrence Downes, an editorial writer for The New York Times, apparently is more easily offended. For him, the tone of the book "Immigration Wars," co-authored by Jeb Bush and Clint Bolick, is "unequivocally harsh."
What bothers liberals like Downes is that Bush seems to have changed his mind about whether 11 million illegal immigrants should get not only legal status but also a path to citizenship. All of this is on the table as the U.S. Senate's "gang of eight" prepares to unveil its immigration reform bill in early April.
Of course, what really bothers liberals is that Bush may run for president in 2016 and that he likely would attract Latino support. So it behooves liberals to try to paint him as an immigration hard-liner.
Still, it won't be an easy trick to accomplish for those who actually bother to read the book.
In the preface, Bush says this about his Mexican-born wife, Columba: "Thanks to my wife, I became bicultural and bilingual, and my life is better because of it." And this: "In order to restore sustained, economic growth going forward, we need a new immigration strategy that opens our doors to young, aspirational people from around the world, so that they can pursue their dreams in our country."
Meanwhile, Bolick writes about the farmworkers he met years ago: "I recognized in their weathered, callused hands the same dirt-caked fingernails I had seen on my father's hands. ... I came to believe that we should not be looking for ways to keep people like those farmworkers out of our country. We should be looking for ways to bring them in." And this: "I frequently have parted company with many of my fellow conservatives over immigration issues."
In fact, the more I read of the book, the less I saw the similarity between what the co-authors were saying and what the media wanted us to think they were saying.
Bolick noticed this too.
"The interviews had more to do with the media trying to sabotage any political plans that Jeb Bush might develop than with what we were saying," he told me. "It was very difficult to get the heart of the message out."
I was also interested in how conservative audiences are reacting to the book, since the co-authors don't pull punches with their own tribe.
"The reaction from right-wing groups was much more positive than I expected," Bolick said. "People had no idea how screwed up our immigration system is. So if the book makes a contribution, I hope it'll be bringing people up the learning curve. And once they begin to understand how bad things are, they are going to be very receptive to the kinds of solutions we're proposing."
The book is heavy on solutions, some good and some bad. The co-authors are right that there should be a "path to permanent legal resident status for those who entered our country illegally as adults and who have committed no additional crimes of significance." But they're wrong about inviting local police to play a greater role in enforcing immigration law in the name of states' rights. They believe the states should have flexibility to lend a hand to the federal government in rounding up illegal immigrants. Yet the courts, in ruling on cases from Arizona and other states, have concluded the best policy for the states is hands-off.
While on tour, Bolick has noticed that when it comes to those folks who disagree with his support for legal status for the undocumented, "the old arguments don't have the same passion."
He suggested that many on the right are ready for reform.
"I think there were a lot of Republicans and a lot of conservatives who were already hoping for an immigration solution," Bolick said. "But they were cowed into submission by the loud, vehement anti-immigration wing of the party. People now feel safe to say out loud what they've always thought. They come up to me and say: 'I agree with you 100 percent. I've always felt this way.'"
Conservatives for immigration reform. What a concept. This can't be an easy road to travel. These folks need a safe haven. This immensely valuable book provides one.
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We have just returned from a fabulous weeks cycling based at Cranmer Country Cottages in North Norfolk from which we cycled over 300 miles on the some of the best English lanes you could hope to find. As club cyclists who have enjoyed lots of Great Britain and Europe on a bike we think Norfolk is a real gem.
The two cottages were booked as a surprise for my 60th birthday, and what a surprise. I could not have hoped for a more fantastic celebration. We all enjoyed a brisk walk in Wells-next-the Sea, lunch in a local pub followed by a swim in the great pool here. The cottages are so well equipped, everything has been well thought out. I would recommend the cottages to any group wanting something special! Very relaxing time had by all.
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Trying to Time the Housing Market
As a Seller you probably spend a lot of time and energy strategizing about how to sell your home for top dollar.
Or do you?
Do you factor in buyer demand, competition, current job market, mortgage market, recent home sales and your agent's marketing skills?
Most just have a frame-of-mind that they want to sell when the market is hot. Sometimes they just play it out as a waiting game until they feel buyers are sufficiently ready, willing, and able to pay a good price for the property. One timing consideration that sometimes gets overlooked is—the calendar.
Truth is, regardless of the time-of-year, there couldn't be a better time to hire Team Hardy to market your property. Our marketing tools will give you the edge, regardless of when you hit the market—hot or cold.
Is there such a thing as timing the market?
It's always the season for home sales in Omaha. But, just like there's a season for everything else, the home sales calendar indicates various shifts in Buyer activity. If you're gearing up to sell you should understand how these shifts play-out and discuss with your Team Hardy agent to discuss how you might want to factor that in to your home's marketing plan.
If your still looking to hit the market at the perfect time, here are some calendars to consider.
1. School Calendar
Many families with kids in school often find it less disruptive to house hunt in the late spring and early summer. Their goal is simple, move-in before school starts. Of course, we all know what they say about the best-laid plans, so by no means should you let them stop you from listing your home any time of year. Just know that demand for homes with the convenience of proximity to great schools can make a big swing in the summer months when the kids are on summer break.
2. Tax Calendar
Many unmotivated, tire-kicker-type buyers we've worked with over the years suddenly get motivation from a looming tax bill. For instance, many new professionals will seek to close escrow on homes between the time they graduate and the end of that same year, in an effort to deduct closing costs and mortgage interest from their new, large income. All in hope of avoiding a big tax bill the following April. Similarly, just after April's tax time, a flood of newly-motivated buyers come into the market, advised by their CPAs that the mortgage-interest deduction is their best bet for not having to write a big check to the IRS next year.
Fortunately for sellers, more buyers and more motivation means more demand and, all things being equal, translates into a faster sale and higher price than other times of the year.
3. Weather Calendar
Sellers that live in cold climates are aware that winter weather conditions can dramatically cut down on the number of buyers. This is why searches peak in January in warm-weather states and after the spring thaw in the colder climates, including Omaha.
What's not as obvious is the combination of what's happening with the weather and specific features of your home that interact to impact your home's sale, and its ultimate sale price.
Behavioral economic researchers know that homes with pools sell for more in the summer. When it is sweltering outside, a swimming pool can look pretty attractive. If you're selling your house with a pool in the winter make sure the pool house is staged with towels and it feels like summer.
4. Holiday Calendar
During the holidays, many buyers prefer to spend their downtime celebrating with family and friends rather than house hunting, especially in the cold weather states where it can be downright cold and snowy.
November and December are typically the slowest months for home searches but with the right house, at the right price, anything can happen.
Does that mean the holidays are a bad time to have your house on the market? No. Some homes show beautifully when all lit up for the holidays. Truth is, there are plenty of buyers motivated to close by year's-end for tax reasons in any market. While buyers might be fewer in number, those who brave the weather to house hunt can be some of the most motivated buyers of all.
5. Western Calendar
January isn't only a time for New Year's resolutions to lose weight. Buying a home ranks on the list, too. Home buying tends to be popular among those with money on their minds at this time of year and also among people looking at a promotion, starting a family or relocating.
Be sure your home is well presented with Team Hardy. When these life and financial change visionaries start searching the web for their next nest, you'll be ready for them.
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Insert text boxes wherever you need them. You can do this with the Insert tab, but if you look at the Home tab, there is a box with all the shapes and a text box. It will also keep frequently used shaped here. You can find all sorts of fonts on TpT! Remember: some of these are free for personal use in your classroom, but if you want to sell your work, you'll have to buy font licenses from each seller (if the font was free). Some of my favorite font sellers are: A Perfect Blend, Kimberly Geswein Fonts, Cara Carroll, and Babbling Abby. nIf you want to sell on TpT, you will also want to make your copyright (your name or the name of your store) very small and place it in a corner. I generally set mine to pt 8. This will make sure your work is always credited to you!
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For the fourth consecutive year, my father, along with the rest of the immediate family, has managed to host quite a special birthday party celebration. The reason I say it's special is, well … why don't you tell me if this sounds like a fun and happy birthday party:
First, we rent out a social hall for a couple of hours. Then, we order four five-gallon containers of ice cream with the smoothest, richest ice cream you could imagine, in four delicious flavors: Chocolate Chocolate, Super Vanilla, Strawberry and Butter Pecan – my dad's favorite – plus all the killer sundae toppings. A choice selection of cookies, wafers and other pastries complement the ice cream sundae station along with two chilled fresh fruit platters. Next, we hire a well-established two-piece band with an emcee to play a beautiful collection of international and seasonal music for the guests to enjoy. Lyrics to the songs are passed around to all the guests to invite everyone to sing along. Finally, the guests arrive, some whom we escort and others by their family members. Everyone is having a fabulous time drinking punch, gobbling up their sweet treats and singing loudly together. Once everyone is stuffed and the entertainment exhausts all the songs in the packet, everyone departs feeling satisfied and in a great mood, but not before a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday" to the birthday boy, who grins and waves to everyone like a kid that just won first place in the spelling bee.
Sounds like a great birthday party, right? Though I'm guessing you wouldn't have guessed that it was at a senior community.
A few months before turning 60, at a rare moment when everyone was in town and available, my father announced to the whole family one Shabbat dinner that he would like to have a big birthday party and invite lots of his friends. "An ice cream social," he stated with an excited tone, as a kid would say to his parents when planning an upcoming birthday celebration. "I want to invite as many people that we know, all our friends and family to join us." We all looked around the table, our eyes wide with excitement. Quickly we exchanged ideas across the table and rattled off all my dad's favorite ice cream flavors when my dad raised his hand, clearly indicating he had more to say, and we all sat waiting to hear what he said next. "We're going to host an ice cream social at the Lieberman Home."
My father wanted to volunteer on his birthday.
"Are you sure that's what you want, Gregg?" my mom asked, but she already knew the answer. "Let's get a list of guests and send out a notice, so people can save the date," she continues, and rushes off to get a pen and pad of paper.
We all looked at each other around the table. I still wasn't sure how this would go, or who would even want to RSVP to this party. Wouldn't some people be uncomfortable or awkward at this so-called birthday party? What if people don't come because they feel awkward volunteering at an elderly home? That notion was quickly put to rest when, a month later, more than 30 of my dad's closest friends (and our family, of course) RSVP'd yes. My dad smiled, and I could see that – for the first time in as long as I can remember – he was looking forward to celebrating his birthday, sharing in the fun of digging through a make-your-own-sundae buffet and exchanging anecdotes about life, family and celebrations.
Birthdays bring out the best and most loving sides of ourselves and those we care deeply about. My father wanted to celebrate his milestone birthday at CJE SeniorLife's Lieberman Center for Health & Rehabilitation, not as a preview for the later stages of his life (joke!), but as a way to share in the love and joy. No one at Lieberman knew my father or family personally, yet they felt just as close after enjoying generous scoops of ice cream and singing songs in Yiddish.
This year, on the drive over, I asked my dad why he chose to do this for his birthday when he could've easily donated money and just had a quiet celebration with the family featuring our nana's famous double chocolate cake. He answered, "I've had a lifetime of parties and celebrations, and to live a meaningful life, I wanted to start giving back in a more committed fashion." When I pressed to find out why he chose the Lieberman and not some other organization or charity, he chuckled and said that they were the only one that accepted him and his crazy birthday celebration idea, and they were the only place open the Sunday after Thanksgiving, when we traditionally celebrate.
I then asked him if he thinks celebrating his birthday with these residents makes a difference. He answered that many residents and their family members, even the staff, came up to him after the first year, complimenting him on how wonderful it was and how much they look forward to the next one. Some of them did indeed remember him and our family from the previous year. "It's the smiles and the heartfelt thanks from the residents," he said. "There's no other feeling quite like it."
By choosing to celebrate his birthday in this way, my dad made the residents feel special too. Despite the fact that we were celebrating his birthday, it felt as though we were there to celebrate the residents, and I think that was my dad's intention all along.
At the end of our talk, he said, "I know that something unequivocally good takes place, and there are not too many things in life that are that way. Bringing light and warmth and celebration to those that don't have much is just a very uniquely fulfilling feeling, for me and for them."
I thought about what he said and realized that my father had found his own place and way of giving tzedakah, trailblazing the way for the rest of us.
Next year, my dad turns 65. Next year, we will be back at Lieberman for another birthday celebration, catching up with old friends (G-d willing) and making new ones. We all look forward to my dad's birthday now, and for more reasons than devouring our nana's ooey-gooey double chocolate cake.


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Phonetics Chap 1
|What are the branches of phonetics
|historical, acoustic, physiological, perceptual, experimental, clinical
|historical phonetics
|the study of sound changes in words
|over time word pronunciation changes
|physiological phonetics
|study of the function of the speech organs during the process of speaking
|understand the process of speech production via the role of the individual speech organs like lips, tongue and teeth
|acoustic phonetics
|focus on the differences in frequency, intensity and duration of consonants and vowels
|allows listeners to perceive how sounds, syllables, and words differ from one another
|perceptual phonetics
|study of a listener's psychoacoustic response (perception) of speech sounds in terms of loudness, pitch, perceived length, and quality
|experimental phonetics
|the laboratory study of physiological acoustic and perceptual phonetics
|lab equipment is used to measure attributes of the speech organs during speech production as well as to measure the acoustic characteristics of speech
|clinical phonetics
|the study and transcription of aberrant speech behaviors (those that vary from what is considered to be normal speech)
|disordered speech may be found in adults and children who have experienced a hearing impairment, fluency disorder, head trauma, stroke, or phonological (speech sound) disorder
|the systematic organization of speech sounds in the production of language
|what is the difference between phonetics and phonology
|phonetics:speech sounds, acoustic & perceptual characteristics produced by speech organs not how they're used in language. Phonology:linguistic (phonological) rules to specify how speech sounds are organized & combined to form syllables, words & sentences
|International Phonetic Alphabet
|the study of the production and perception of speech sounds
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These cigars are mild to medium bodied and so smooth. They are unusual, with distinctive, sweet herbaceous flavours, the taste of freshly mown grass and summer fruits, combining with subtle floral aromas. Liken them to a fruity sauvignon blanc, a wonderful cigar to be enjoyed on a lazy summers afternoon.


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I can't tell you how much I enjoy sharing the stories Tarot can tell with others and relating their customized symbols to the querent's current path!
There are so many spreads out there, and more are constantly being created. But I thought it might be best to outline just a handful of my favorites that future querents might choose from.
- "6-card Daily Oracle": a general overview of your current self, influences, and obstacles.
- "Star Guide Spread": Great for addressing a specific question or exploring a specific circumstance.
- 5-card "Spiritual Progress" Spread: Great for getting a clearer picture of what your current spiritual lesson might be, influences working in favor of and against spiritual progress, with suggestions of what path to take next.
- "Insecurity Spread": A great spread to help figure out what is at the root of your current insecurity and suggestions for personal strengths you can rely on as well as what actions you might take to overcome your current situation.
I've found these each to be very handy spreads for the first one or two readings, getting to know a querent. But, as needs are presented, we can certainly explore any number of more complex spreads, to get into the nitty-gritty of your subconscious leanings.


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Out there each spring and fall, this tour gives a glimpse of the Thirties life with Living Historical past Docents dressed in period clothing.
I do not know if it is Orlando, the motorhome, or the climate, however this is the second time we've come up to Orlando in the previous few months, stayed within the rv and I've had raging allergies. Sniffling, sneezing, itchy eyes, and wheezing asthma. Sleepless nights and depressing days. Jim is sneezing so much too, it isn't simply me.
Eiffel additionally had an office devoted to measurements regarding astronomy, physiology and aerodynamics where he carried out analysis work about the fall of time later he was to design a monoplane fighter and carry out analysis on the span of the wings and on the propellers.
Properly done, and really informative and has given me some new angles to take a look at with my lens. Ivy Stranahan lived out her life on the shores of the New River, in the higher floors of the Stranahan house. In 1971 Ivy passed away peacefully within the Stranahan house. The nene was at one time quite prevalent in Hawai'i however is now one of many rarest fowl on this planet. On Friday, Trump himself was an hour late to his lodge occasion, thereby ensuring maximum media hype. Mentors and Troops deployed in Southwest Asia are reunited once once more as American300 partners with DoD Armed Forces Leisure to current: 'Service with Honor'… the story of Major Common Edward Mechenbier, USAF retired. Now, he and his wife are working with agencies like RPM to turn their tour-planning formulation into a model for other musicians to observe.
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There are many native stories about The Woodmen's Circle Dwelling, together with that it might be haunted. Neat! I have at all times wondered were Cameron's home was positioned. All the motion pictures you famous had been nice reveals. I had no idea the filming places have been close collectively! Designed for a curious and energetic funds-acutely aware traveller, our walks cover all facets of Lisbon's life, from historical past, arts and social tradition to everyday practicalities.


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"Who knows what will happen?" said Trudy Kramer, the President and co-owner of Kramer Vineyards in the northwest part of our AVA. Trudy has been in the wine business with her husband, and now with daughter Kim, for over 35 years, and she could have been talking about our favorite annual subject, the state of the vineyards and how the grapes are developing. But this year comes a curveball to our region that we can safely say has never happened in the 50-plus year history of the Oregon wine industry.
For about two full minutes on the morning of August 21st, the sun that has been shining almost nonstop over western Oregon since about the middle of June will be totally eclipsed. As in blocked, shuttered, covered over. Much of our AVA lies in the swath of total eclipse that will sweep across the continental U.S.A. that day, the first time since June 8, 1918 that that particular celestial event has happened here, and also the first total solar eclipse anywhere in the U.S. since 1979. Kramer Vineyards lies in the zone just to the north of totality, so Trudy is quick to point out that her land will receive about 99.6% of the full eclipse experience. Which, let's face it, is still pretty incredible and rare.
"Who knows what will happen" also describes the scene that we expect to unfold across the Willamette Valley that weekend, as hundreds of thousands of people from Portland and from, well, everywhere else, pour into the region to experience this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event. "We'll see what happens," said Trudy. "We want to make it manageable."
For their part, Kramer is offering wine club members and other guests the rare opportunity to camp on their vineyards the night before, pitching a tent, rolling up an RV or camper, or just laying a sleeping bag down between rows of grapes in order to be ready for the morning event, which will occur at about 10:15 a.m. A catered brunch with a mimosa bar will follow, and a band will play live music on the Kramer patio. Reservations are a must, particularly for campers and RVs. "We'll limit it to fifty or sixty people," added Trudy, in order to not overwhelm facilities that include the family's and winery's restrooms.
Several of our AVA wineries are also offering eclipse events. At Elk Cove Vineyards there will be chamber music paired with wine tastings on the night before the eclipse as the Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival comes to the Gaston, Oregon winery. A brunch at Elk Cove's sister winery, Pike Road Wines in Carlton, highlights eclipse day, with views of the event from the Pike Road patio. Admission includes a glass of sparkling wine and juices to make mimosas. The brunch ticket also includes special viewing glasses that are vital for safely watching the eclipse.
A French-inspired brunch is also in the plans for Laurel Ridge Winery, where tickets include unlimited access to a mimosa bar, a full brunch and solar eclipse-viewing glasses. Nearby, on Mineral Springs Road, Anne Amie Vineyards invites guests to experience the eclipse from their beautiful lawns with a fully stocked picnic basket that includes a bottle of wine, cheese and salami.
MonksGate Vineyard will also invite guests to the top of their vineyard to watch the sun go away, followed by a brunch in the vineyard, an art show at the winery by Yamhill-Carlton High School students, and, of course, plenty of wine.
We're pretty sure that "plenty of wine" will be on the minds of the throngs of visitors who find themselves in the valley after the two-minute eclipse is over, with a party atmosphere that also may be unlike anything previously witnessed in these parts. Even wineries that aren't holding specific eclipse events will welcome visitors and are bracing themselves for epic turnouts. Hotels and vacation rental properties have been sold out for months, and campgrounds will be maxed out.
Check winery websites for prices and reservations. And plan to get here early and stay late as our main thoroughfares strain to accommodate the traffic. As Trudy put it, "Who knows what will happen?" when the eclipse comes to our little corner of Oregon.


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Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles
When carbon forms sheets when it bonds to three other carbon atoms they are called graphene. Nanotechnology researchers have only recently (2004) been successful in producing sheets of graphene for research purposes.
Common graphite is the material in pencil lead, and it's composed of sheets of graphene stacked together. The sheets of graphene in graphite have a space between each sheet and the sheets are held together by the electrostatic force called van der Waals bonding.
Graphene sheets are composed of carbon atoms linked in hexagonal shapes with each carbon atom covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms. Each sheet of graphene is only one atom thick, and each graphene sheet is considered a single molecule. Graphene has the same structure of carbon atoms linked in hexagonal shapes to form carbon nanotubes, but graphene is flat rather than cylindrical.
Because of the strength of covalent bonds between carbon atoms, graphene has a very high tensile strength. (Basically, tensile relates to how much you can stretch something before it breaks.)
In addition, graphene, unlike a buckyball or nanotube, has no inside because it is flat. Buckyballs and nanotubes, in which every atom is on the surface, can interact only with molecules surrounding them. For graphene, every atom is on the surface and is accessible from both sides, so there is more interaction with surrounding molecules.
Finally, in graphene, carbon atoms are bonded to only three other atoms, although they have the capability to bond to a fourth atom. This capability, combined with great tensile strength and the high surface area to volume ratio, make it very useful in composite materials.
Researchers have reported that mixing graphene in an epoxy resulted in the same amount of increased strength for the material as was found when they used ten times the weight of carbon nanotubes.
A key electrical property of graphene is its electron mobility (the speed at which electrons move within it when a voltage is applied). Graphene's electron mobility is faster than any known material and researchers are developing methods to build transistors on graphene that would be much faster than the transistors currently built on silicon wafers.
Another interesting application being developed for graphene takes advantage of the fact that the sheet is only as thick as a carbon atom. Researchers have found that they can use nanopores to quickly analyze the structure of DNA.
When a DNA molecule passes through a nanopore which has a voltage applied across it, researchers can determine the structure of the DNA by changes in electrical current. Because graphene is so thin, the structure of a DNA molecule appears at a higher resolution when it passes through a nanopore cut in a graphene sheet.
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FCC Guest Lecturer: Zeroniss, Fleet Commander from Northern Coalition
Date: Sunday, May 5th 18:00
Where: Euni Public Mumble
Lecture Topic:
A brief lecture and discussion on understanding targets, and the role of the fleet commander in selecting the appropriate ones to destabilize the enemy force as quickly as possible, or to achieve another objective. This will be followed by a question and answer session.
About Zeroniss:
Zeroniss is an E-Uni Alumni and a former member of Management, and was the Alliance Leader of The Retirement Club [401K]. He is a longtime member of Shiva corp, who have been involved in almost every major conflict in New Eden since 2006. Zeroniss is a current Fleet Commander for Northern Coalition, and is a veteran of many major wars and battles, including the Battle of Asakai and the Fountain War, and more recently the Battles of X47L-Q and H-5GUI.


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