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We are now just a few days away from the start of World Osprey Week, and Osprey migration is in full-swing. Three birds have already returned to Rutland Water and many more will be heading north towards nests in Europe and North America.
We're eagerly awaiting the next batch of GPS data from 30's satellite transmitter – we should have an update tomorrow – but in the meantime, three of our other WOW Ospreys are now on the move.
Donovan, a male Osprey from New Hampshire in the United States began his northward migration from Venezuela a day before 30 set-off, and he continues to make good progress north. Iain MacLeod from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center takes up the story…
Donovan is making rapid progress through Cuba and by the end of Monday had reached the north coast about 50 miles east of Havana. He is likely to have made the 100 mile crossing to Florida yesterday. New Hampshire continues in the deep freeze. I was hiking on a lake on Sunday (yes, ON a lake) and the ice was two feet thick. We have had one of the coldest winters in living memory and so far in March we have barely had more than a couple days when the day time highs have been above freezing (!) so, slow down Donovan . . . nothing for you here!
Hot on the heels of Donovan, is another Osprey who is also heading for the east coast of North America. Belle is a three year-old female from Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. She spends each winter beside the Madeira River at the southern edge of the Amazon Rainforest. Click here to read more about her autumn migration.
After spending the winter in the rainforest (quite a contrast from North America!), Belle set-off on the long flight north on 14th March, following the course of the Rio Madeira for 100 miles before heading over to the Rio Abufari. By late on the 16th, she was north of the main Amazon trunk and already 350 miles north of her winter home. Having wintered much further south than Donovan, it will be fascinating to see how quickly she can make up time. Belle does not yet have a nest site of her own, but she'll be eager to get back to Martha's Vineyard as quickly as possible to try and find a mate.
Meanwhile, over the other side of the Atlantic, another female Osprey, CAT, has also started her spring journey. CAT was fitted with a satellite transmitter last summer by Flavio Monti as part of his PhD studies on Mediterranean Ospreys. CAT is one of a small number of Ospreys that nests on the coastal cliffs of Corsica, and like most of the population there, she made only a short migration to southern Spain. She spent her winter beside the Rio Guadiaro in Andalucuia, very close to the Scottish Osprey, Beatrice, who myself and Flavio actually saw in Spain in 2008.
Having set-off from her wintering site on Sunday, CAT flew the length of Spain in just three days. She reached the south of France yesterday evening and spent the the night just south of Perpignan. From there it is a relatively short flight west to Corsica – and she should have been helped by westerly winds that were forecast in the area today.
Don't forget there is still time for your school to get involved in World Osprey Week. Registering is very simple, and once you've done so, you have completely free access to a range of resources for both primary and secondary schools that will help bring the amazing world of Ospreys alive for your students. All registered schools also have the opportunity to contact other schools on the Osprey migratory flyways.


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In general, sex crimes are prosecuted at the state level. In Oklahoma, sex crimes include rape, forcible sodomy, lewd acts with minors, sexual battery, solicitation of minors, child pornography, and others. Although states usually take jurisdiction over these cases, many sex offenses which violate state law also violate federal law. Federal prosecutors may try these cases in United States District Court, particularly if the crime crossed state lines, if the offense occurred on federal property or tribal Indian land, or if it was detected as part of a national investigative initiative.
Federal sex offenses are typically investigated by highly skilled agencies and task forces, including the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), the National Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Postal Inspection Service (PI), and other agencies of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).
A federal case is challenging, and anyone charged in federal court must be represented by a skillful federal defense attorney licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts of the Northern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma. Federal crimes often carry more stringent penalties than state crimes, and prosecution by U.S. Attorneys is backed by evidence gleaned from the investigation of highly specialized law enforcement agencies. It is imperative that a defendant charged with a federal offense obtains the legal defense representation of a federal lawyer equipped to handle the challenges of such a case.
Sex crimes that violate the United States criminal code include:
With growing awareness of human trafficking in the United States, and with the crime itself growing through the use of computers and internet ads to solicit prostitution with minors and other victims of trafficking, the federal government is starting to take jurisdiction over more trafficking cases, and national initiatives and sting operations are leading to more arrests and criminal charges nationwide.
The FBI's Innocence Lost National Initiative combines the forces of the United States Department of Justice, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and state and local law enforcement agencies to detect and prosecute trafficking in children and child prostitution. To date, its seven iterations of Operation Cross Country stings have resulted in nearly 3,000 children being rescued from prostitution and have led to thousands of arrests for prostitution, pimping, and human trafficking .
Federal legislation has led to the enactment of several laws which have changed the nature of sex crimes, online predator investigation, and sex offender registration and notification. Federal resources and relevant acts include:
If you have been accused of a sex crime and arrested by federal agents or charged by a U.S. District Attorney, act quickly to retain the legal representation and counsel of a federal sex crime defense attorney.
Submit a confidential case review form online or call (405) 418-8888 to schedule your free consultation with a lawyer.

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CBTVB: 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Star to Lead 'Titans' for Warner Bros Digital Series
By Muuka Muyumba
Brenton Thwaites (Pirates of the Caribbean: Deadmen Tell No Tales) has been cast as Dick Grayson in the upcoming digital series, Titans, which will debut on the DC Comics-branded platform in 2018.
Titans is said to be a live-action adaptation of the comics team of young superhero sidekicks that we've previously seen only in animated series or films. Thwaites' character is said to "[emerge] from the shadows to become the leader of a fearless band of new heroes…". The series has already cast its Starfire (Anna Diop) and Raven (Teagan Croft), but still has to find its Beast Boy and maybe a Cyborg.
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DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer and Titans producer Geoff Johns noted that "Dick Grayson is one of the most important and iconic heroes in the DC Universe, and it wasn't easy to find him but we have. Brenton has the emotional depth, heart, danger and physical presence of Batman's former protege and the Titans' future leader. We're extremely lucky he's chosen to bring his talents to this project and this character".
This will be the first live-action iteration of the character since Chris O'Donnell donned the cape back in the '90s Batman Forever and Batman and Robin films. Robin was also a key component to the wacky nature of the '60s Batman TV series as played by Burt Ward. Robin has been hinted at in the current slate of the DC Extended Universe though this version has apparently died at some point possibly at the hands of The Joker (Jared Leto) and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie). There is even a fan theory that Leto's Joker may have been that Robin.
We still don't have any indication whether this series, though it stems from uber-producer Greg Berlanti, will have anything to do with the Flarrowverse on the CW or the current slate of DC films. However, this is exciting news for Robin fans everywhere.
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Just Plain Folks 2004 Music Award Nominations Announced!
The Just Plain Folks Music Organization has officially announced the nominees for their 2004 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. After receiving over 10,000 albums and 140,000 songs from 85 countries, Nominations for Best Song in 48 Genres and Best Album in 57 categories have been posted. In addition, we have posted this year's Lyric and our first ever Video Nominees. For a definition of each genre and category which describes the music, click here: GENRES. The Music Awards Show will be held on November 7, 2004 in Santa Ana, CA at The Galaxy Concert Theatre.
Congratulations to all the Album Nominees listed below. All nominees are listed in alphabetical order by album title.


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Sandra Bullock says that Christmas is going to be a bit over-the-top and sprinkled with a little guilt/blackmail for the future!
Sandra is currently promoting her upcoming 9/11- based movie 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close', due out in January. During her press interviews she was asked what her holiday plans for her son Louis, 23 months, are. The actress joked: "It's gonna be a little ridiculous. I want the photo ops to be really great because he's not going to remember it, but he'll remember it by the photos and when he's 16 and says, 'I hate you – you're a horrible mother,' I'll go, 'Do you see this Christmas? Do you see that I got you that life-size lion? Shut up! Get in your room and do your homework. I was a good mother then.' And that's what I'm going to use. That's my ammunition."
Sandra also shared that she's not sure about expanding her family just yet: "I don't know. I'm so blessed with what I have."
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Monday, April 30, 2007
sticky post
On April 30th 2007, the Blogosphere will hold a One-Day Blog Silence in honor of the victims at Virginia Tech. More then 30 died at the US college massacre.
But it´s not only about them. Many bloggers have responded and asked about all the other victims of our world. All the people who die every day. What about them?
This day can be a symbol of support to all the victims of our world!
All you have to do is spread the word about it and post the graphic on your blog on 30th April 2007. No words and no comments. Just respect, reflect and empathy.
Friday, April 27, 2007
The 108 has asked us to think about donating whatever we can afford. I thought therefore that I would give you the link to this project - you can decide if you're interested by yourselves.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Thursday Thirteen #16
1 Seeing my folks next weekend
2 Monteverdi Vespers in Aberdeen this weekend
3 My birthday bbq bash - annual event in Glasgow since 1999
4 Seeing my little sister's house when she finally gets it
5 Meeting my friend Jenni's new baby Maddie (born 24/4/07)
6 Spiderman 3
7 Getting a new cat
8 Finishing the paint job in the hall (started this before I started blogging I think!!)
9 Harvesting the vegetables and fruits from the garden
10 Some days off with my boyfriend - one of us is ALWAYS at work.
11 The week we have taken off together in June (going to Wales)
12 Watching a gig this Saturday night - Gruff Rhys, Euros Childs, Espers, Boom Bip.
13 Handing over the Brownie accounts which have been hanging over me for weeks - they're due right now.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
I used to enjoy a good lurk on a blog or two, particularly when I feel I don't have much to say on a topic, but enjoyed the read. I prefer to do this on the sly, and will leave a comment to say hello if I want the author to know I've read their blog.
Since joining My Blog Log, my photo follows me around. I no longer have the ability to lurk anonymously in the background.
I notice this because there was a new face on my snapshots in the sidebar this evening, and the first thing I did was to hop straight over to see who it was. It was a blog in French, which I don't understand (wish I did!), probably from a browser maybe using 'next blog'? Either way, the reader moved on without leaving a comment but was unable to move on without leaving a mark.
I'm not sure that I like it. What do you think?
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Interview Me!
Interview Me!
I was mean, and asked Angelika to interview me. I've seen this on a few blogs but wondered what someone who doesn't know me might ask. Happily she accepted the challenge *thanks Angelika*.
1. In what ways are you typically female?
I have all the required body parts... I like make-up and I LOVE shoes.
2. What's your favorite piece to play on your trumpet?
Probably the one you heard (& that I have on my profile) - Genius of England. The end is beautiful and we've worked on it since this recording so it is better now - has some really really quiet bits with lots more building crescendos etc. Hard to do but sound good. I like to play most things though - playing trumpet is loads of fun!
3. Since wine seems to be a recurring theme in your visual DNA, what's your favorite wine & why?
Favourite wine... this is hard as I'm a bit of a guzzler and am not too discerning. There's a Wolf Blass one that I really like... I think it's this one! Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
4. What is your favorite joke?
Why did the Mexican push his wife off a cliff? (listen to the first second or two of this clip for the punchline)
5. Do you like Haggis?
Yes I like haggis - a lot. I also like vegetarian haggis... which surprised me. So sheep guts or no, it's all good.
If you want to continue, here are the rules:
1. Leave me a comment saying, "Interview me."
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Thinking Blogger
I know this has been doing the rounds for a while, so some of these bloggers will have been nominated already. I suppose in this case it's up to them whether they play again, or just take the praise and accept that they've done their linking already.
If, and only if, you get tagged, write a post with links to 5 blogs that make you think.
Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme.
Proudly display the 'Thinking Blogger Award' with a link to the post that you wrote (here is an alternative silver version if gold doesn't fit your blog).
On a totally different track: PITCHY!
Bond says he uses it to mean that the key was not held throughout the song.
I have heard Paula Abdul use it to mean out of tune but usually where the notes have been strained.
So generally it means out of tune - but it could be out of tune for quite a variety of reasons.
Because of this I hope that we do not pick this word up as it would be more helpful to the musicians to be told exactly what is wrong, as there could be different reasons for the above:
Out of tune - because they haven't listened properly to the track or what's going on AROUND them (singers can be quite bad for this - no offense meant).
I'm sure there are lots more possible reasons.
Today I'm quite successfully avoiding practising or doing the Brownie accounts but as I have to go to work tonight (rehearsal) I will have to get started soon.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
If you want to listen to any of these songs they are ALL available on You Tube.
Thanks Sanni for the Thinking Blogger award - I'll update this with the picture and five blogs tomorrow if that's ok?
Hope everyone's well - have a great weekend! I have rehearsals for gigs coming up tomorrow and Monday but should get a chance to blog properly soon I hope.
Update: Watching American Idol... Can any Americans tell me exactly what 'pitchy' means? They use it a lot on this programme. I have been watching it with a singer colleague and she doesn't know either.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Thursday Thirteen #15
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When: Beginning May 1st
Why? Uhm, I thought I would do something fun
Prizes: There may be more but here are a few
Any DVD or CD mentioned anywhere on this blog or on hubby's blog (yes they will be new!!)
Chik Fil A products (to be determined soon)
Free Book (it will be new and you get to pick from a list)
A cool family game. I will try to post a picture. Its pretty cool.
Family Devotional
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta onesie or toddler outfit
Gift Certificate to Winkflash for prints
cool travel mug
and more!!!
Here are the rules!
1.Starting May 1st, I will post 3 questions each day on this blog for you to find or answer. The answers can either be found on this blog or you will have to find them on another blog. The answers can not come from your blog. You may post these questions on your blog in hopes that other bloggers can help you out. This will go on for 21 days. I will not post questions on Sundays.
This is not meant to be a stressful contest, but rather fun. I will give you hints or a clue and you need to search a blog that contains that info. There will most likely more than 1 answer for a lot of the questions.
2.Everyone gets a point for answering the questions each day. The first 5 people to answer will get 2 points. You can answer directly on my blog unless otherwise specified. IF there are questions with only 1 answer, you will email me so that others wont get your answer!!! Don't forget this is great advertisement for your blog as well!
3.The posts will not always be made at the same time to allow everyone to get the extra point
How will prizes be given?
a) the highest number of points
b) I will choose random active participants. To be an active participant, you need to post at least 3 days a week or a total of 9 for the 3 weeks.
c)the person who refers the most active participants will get something special
d)someone who only gets 1 point every single day will win a prize
If you would like to participate, let me know via this post or email. If you would like a reminder about the scavenger hunt, email me at email@example.com
I will be listing everyone who tells me they want to participate and some of the questions will come from your blogs so this list is going to be very helpful. Michael helped me come up with questions tonight so I am expecting this to be great fun!
Please post this or find a way to let your friends know! Also, let me know if you have anything fun or interesting on your blog we may use.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
My wee brother is also a writer - and has just set up a website showing some of his work. Whilst it will blast my anonymity out of the water, I bring you:
Monday, April 16, 2007
When we arrived we tried to check into the Youth Hostel, but it was not open. Instead they had left a sign saying it reopened at 5pm. As the bus was due to collect all guests from a square in the village at 1pm to take us to Mar Lodge, a beautiful Victorian house and hunting lodge on a country estate, I rang them at about 5pm to ask when the hostel closed, as we were at the wedding and hadn't been able to check in. The lady said not to worry as the doors were open all night.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Thursday Thirteen # 14
1. Myleene Klass
2. Rufus Sewell
So I go for dark hair...... and since this was a joint effort this week it seems my boyfriend goes for boobs....? !
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I like this meme, but on a Thurs morning when I'm already 9 mins late (therefore have missed the bus) I like it a little less.
This week I'm hoping to get some snaps up as I like to look at pics on other blogs..... so yet again I'm gonna have to postpone this for the evening (after panic practise - underprepared for gigs coming up & not enough days left!).
Anyway - should be spending this 9 minutes walking in the cold Scottish morning air, so I'll be off now.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
The Aftermath
My sis arrived on Saturday afternoon. We chatted over some wine, then went out for dinner, then on to a bar before heading home.
Sunday - I had a gig at 9am in Edinburgh so had quite an early start (up at 6!). After I got home it was already quite late, so we stayed in and made a roast for Easter Sunday dinner.
Monday we went to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - very cultured, eh!? Then my little sister drove home. She hit traffic jams twice, but managed to get home in about 5 hours so it wasn't as bad as it could have been!
Anyway - was lots of fun. Hope she comes again soon!
Saturday, April 07, 2007
A Royal Visit
I then have to tidy the house as my wee sister arrives for a visit today! HOORAY!
I like her.
She normally refuses to visit if I have gigs... which happens quite a lot... but it seems that my playing at 9am on a Sunday morning will not have much impact on her trip so she's happy to come. She's started working in the music industry so perhaps that has helped her to become a bit more understanding of the 'gotta take the work when I get it' aspects.
Since Thursday I've not done much really. Went to work at the garden centre for my boyfriend yesterday morning. Then came home and tried to do some tidying and practise but didn't get much constructive done as I was so tired.
Anway... cleaning to do!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Thursday Thirteen #14
Thirteen of our (me and the fella... as a botanist he's invited to participate) favourite plants...
1 laburnum
2 eucalyptus
3 daffodil
4 bluebell
5 forsythia
6 camellia
7 hellebores
8 aquilegia (columbine)
9 primrose
10 ajuga (bugle)
11 clematis
12 fritillaria
13 convolvulus
Pls see wikepedia for more info on all the above
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|1. Marcia
2. Susan Helene Gottfried
|3. Miss Positive
4. Barb
|5. CountryDew
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Mown and strimmed the back lawn. Border is still a work in progress but I have spotted lots of raspberry canes and flowers starting to poke through the soil.
Started to paint the shed..... but ran out of paint after 1 side. Not unhappy really as I don't like the green anyway. Wondering whether I could get away with making the shed two-tone...? It'll all go the patchy green colour when it's dried, so I could just paint over it. At least one side's weatherproof again.
Dug over the veg plot and planted potatoes & a new rosemary bush (old one died mysteriously overnight - turned brown really suddenly).
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
nail-bitingly nervous
Then I spotted one on e-bay. Not gonna tell you any more in case anyone beats me to it.... But I've e-mailed the seller for a bit more info.
And I'm SO excited! Really excited that I might be able to get one soon - and hopefully before the gig I have booked after Easter.
I'm gonna have to badger the seller.. or perhaps put a bid in anyway but he said to check if it was an overseas purchase before bidding.
AAAAAAAGH want to know right now.
Tomorrow's gonna be a busy day for us here - I want to plant my potatoes (which I've been chitting for a while) so we need to dig over the garden. Could also do with mowing. Then I want to get a cat. But we also planned to go to the cinema. And of course I need to practise!


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#DaytoNight in association with Volvo
Posted on Mar 8, 2017
#DaytoNight in association with Volvo, is the Festival's 2017 art programme which culminates each evening with a 'moment' where art in the day transitions to art at night and the whole Festival site becomes part of the installation using pyrotechnics and light. The whole festival site becomes a gallery to display art and sculpture from a variety of talented artists enabling our #daytonight programme to truly come to life.
Steven Newby brings his Beating Heart to the site, a giant heart, covered in mirrored mosaics, reflecting the beam of spotlights into an array of directions.
You will be able to be at one with nature, as Ithaca presents the Whispering Trees. Chris, Andrew Rae and Selina, who make up Ithaca, focus on site specific work and have created an interactive installation which allows all festival goers to create their own light show simply by talking to the trees.
Prefer flowers to trees? Jigantic will erect their gigantic, tall rouged tulips to contribute to the Festival's evening glow.
Paul Day is incredibly well known for his bespoke public sculptures, and often seen as the leading exponent of this art form and will proudly be a part of a programme this year. His latest London monument - The Iraq Aafghanistan Memorial, created in honour of the duty and service of both British Military and Civillian Personnel - is due to be unveiled this Thursday, the 9th March 2017 (tomorrow, don't miss it!). If you are interested, the event will be covered by both BBC and ITV news, and will be live streamed on the Ministry of Defence Facebook Page.
David Ogle sought to create a 'small oasis' of light, igniting the site with a palette of colours which illuminate skeletal branches throughout the evening.
Eddie Lock returns to Henley with the eclectic, stunning and vibrant collection of contemporary and urban artworks to compliment the occasion.
A trio of unique, one-of-a-kind sculptures connote a fun, playful and pleasurable story. The sculptures of three women, each fitted with goggles, are looking at life through a child's eyes, which in essence shows the sheer joy of existence. The lady behind such sculptures, is Dawn Conn.
Richard Jackson's work has been best described as 'confident and challenging'. Jackson has worked for over twenty years in making glass objects and His work is represented in public collections including Victoria and Albert Museum and National Museums of Scotland. Sally Fawkes glass sculptures express the sensations created by the interactions of the visible and invisible possibilities of place. In 2000 Richard Jackson and Sally Fawkes established a studio in Gloucestershire, UK with a large, well equipped glass studio that enables them to undertake challenging projects of notable scale.
Last but certainly not least, Simon Gudgeon is a leading British contemporary sculptor. His signature smooth style collaborates with his concentration on spirits and nature. He cleverly depicts emotion and movement of a moment, and is certainly not to be missed at the Festival!
For more information on our #daytonight programme check out our art page on our website.
We will be doing more updates throughout the week on individual artists, so make sure you are following our Twitter and Instagram pages and have given us a like on Facebook!


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The Good News: ShoreTel is Hiring
It's been a rough year at ShoreTel. Before the end of the June the firm lost eight executives in 2013....
It's been a rough year at ShoreTel. Before the end of the June the firm lost eight executives in 2013....
I've attended Enterprise Connect, UC Summit, and AR events by ALU, Aastra, Avaya, SEN, and Mitel. Some clear themes are bubbling to the top. Today, each vendor still has nuanced angles, but many aspects of the bigger picture vision is aligning.
Virtualization spawns friendships. Both Mitel and Vidyo have partnered with VMware for several years. Last year, the two firms demonstrated a UC video-enabled solution within a single VMware environment resulting in a "meet-in-the-channel" partnership. Yesterday, the relationship got a lift and Mitel became a Vidyo distributor.
Cookies are tried and true, but the Internet itself is beginning to move toward fingerprinting. A fingerprint looks at more of the available information provided to determine the user.
Patent reform is slowly emerging
There is no shortage of competitive battles in UC. But there are also looming battles on the periphery. In this case, if you like to watch a good fight, get a good seat for the upcoming Google and Microsoft battle over office productivity suites.
Everyone is doing it, and now it's your chance. Taking the plunge into remote working can be tricky. I've been doing it now for years, so here is some advice for newbies.
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I was a bit disappointed in last week's Infocomm event. That show has become a major conference for the video conferencing industry and I expected interesting announcements this year. There was not a lot of news from the incumbent leaders. Some didn't announce anything and some attempted to make little into bigger announcements. However, I was intrigued by a paragraph in Vidyo's announcement on new NUC-based room systems.
Yesterday, Mitel announced its $20 million acquisition of prairieFyre. The two firms have been partners in the contact center space for about 15 years with Mitel rebranding the solution since 2002.
In these disruptive times partnering is not what it used to be. It seems that every industry is undergoing some degree of transformation, and as it does so partners become competitors. This is very likely the new norm, and not just a spike of craziness during a transition. As different firms have different competencies, there's no clear formula on who will win at doing what. Throw in acquisitions and bankruptcies and there's no end of these shifts in sight.
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Last week I was at an Avaya analyst event. I kept hearing about "simple" and "net promoter scores." The term "enterprise" came up, but not as much as "Mid Market." These and other clues throughout the two-day event told me Avaya is getting serious about ShoreTel.
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Collaboration is one of those funny words that we use all the time with an assumption we agree on its meaning. Collaboration comes in many forms; it isn't even particularly new. What's put it on the front burner is distributed and flatter teams. The key goal of collaboration is to keep teams productive, efficient, and aligned – regardless of location.
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11 Undeniable Reasons Why The World Wouldn't Be The Same Without Kansas
When learning about Kansas in school, you might not hear too much about all the good we've done. Especially after they teach you about Bleeding Kansas. However, what you're missing is important information about how Kansas helped shape the world as a hole, or at least, the U.S. We wouldn't be the same without these 11 things.
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30 year vs 20 year loansJune 29th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
My divorce is chugging along - (whee!!!!!), and I'm refinancing my house.
I am told if I get a 20 year loan opposed to a 30 year loan, that I could pay it off by making 2 extra payments a year. This seems wonderful.
My concern here is the economy. If I get a 30 year loan at a much lower rate, I can pay it as though it were a 20 or 15 year loan currently, but if I lose my job, then I could fall back to the lower rate.
What do you think guys? I'm literally starting over again here, and I want to think out my solutions.
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According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert, over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 41 complaints and reports the following arrests:
Trent H. Duhon, 21, 294 Ricohoc Drive, Ricohoc, LA was arrested on July 26, 2016 at 9:18 am on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of direct contempt, speeding, and failure to honor written promise to appear and 3 warrants for failure to appear on the charges of failure to appear for a drug court status conference and failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the drug court. A deputy located Duhon at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse in Franklin and transported him to the parish jail for booking. Bail is set at $300,380.
Trey Jones, 34, 1045 Ciro Street, Morgan City, LA was arrested on July 26, 2016 at 10:21 am on a warrant for failure to appear for an interview at the Office of the District Attorney and 2 warrants for failure to appear on the charges of criminal neglect of family. During booking at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center, a correctional officer located the active warrants for Jones' arrest. No bail is set.
Clodell O. Lockett, 29, 1123 Highway 318, Jeanerette, LA was arrested on July 26, 2016 at 4:38 pm for turning movements and required signals and driving under suspension.
Trumaine Derouen, 33, 1403 Jefferson Street, New Iberia, LA was arrested on July 26, 2016 at 4:38 pm for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and resisting an officer (giving false information).
A deputy patrolling Four Corners observed a vehicle fail to properly signal a turn at LA Highway 318 and US Highway 90. The deputy conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, Lockett. While speaking with him, the deputy found that Lockett was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. A second deputy responding to assist with the stop made contact with the passenger, Derouen. Derouen initially gave the deputy a false name. That deputy also observed a bag containing crystal meth near the seat where Derouen was sitting. Following the traffic stop investigation, Lockett was released on a summons to appear in court on October 17, 2016. Derouen was transported to the parish jail for booking. No bail is set.
Dontrielle Harris, 25, 416 Tabor Street, Franklin, LA was arrested on July 26, 2016 at 4:17 pm on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of issuing worthless checks and on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of theft of goods. A correctional officer transported Harris from the Lafayette Parish jail to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center on the warrants. No bail is set.
Vintrell J. Boyd, 34, Grace Street, Siracusa, LA was arrested on July 27, 2016 at 12:58 am for the following offenses:
- Simple battery
- Resisting and officer
- Possession of marijuana
- Domestic abuse battery (in the presence of a juvenile)
Deputies responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in Siracusa. Deputies entered the residence and observed Boyd grab and pull a female victim's hair. Boyd refused to comply with a deputy's orders to release the victim. Several children were in the residence at the time of the battery. Boyd then resisted deputies as they detained him. While searching Boyd for weapons, deputies located a small amount of marijuana in his pocket. Deputies attempted to speak with Boyd. However, his speech was unintelligible. As the investigation continued, deputies collected evidence that Boyd was also involved in an altercation with a male victim. Boyd was transported to Teche Regional Medical Center. Following his release from the medical facility, he was transported to the parish jail for booking. No bail is set.
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Joint Statement by Engineers Ireland and The Irish Academy of Engineering re. the Provision of Future Water Services in Ireland
Engineers Ireland and the Irish Academy of Engineering strongly support the principle of a single national utility overseeing Ireland's water infrastructure. In our view it would be a retrograde step for public health, for improving the water and waste water systems' effectiveness and efficiency to move from a single national utility model.
Planning the scale of upgrades required by our water systems is a complex process. It is our informed opinion that unlike the previous water systems, a single national utility is the most effective approach for prioritising remedial actions, administering the large capital programmes, arranging funding, undertaking the detailed planning process for the systems upgrades, and delivering the projected improvements in efficiency.
A functioning single national utility is also the best counter for mitigating EU fines for breaches of water quality standards stipulated in the EU Water Framework Directive.
While the hard decision may be to stick with a single national utility model, the public will not thank the political or engineering professions if we do not have the courage to adopt the structure that is most likely to deliver the highest standards of public health and environmentally responsible water systems.
Under-investment in water and waste systems by successive governments has left a legacy we cannot be proud of as citizens of a modern and relatively rich state. The scale of the challenge is enormous. Our members in industry report to us that 50% of all drinking water is lost through leaks and drinking water supplying over 700,000 people every day is at risk of contamination. Raw sewage is pumped into Ireland's natural waterways at locations around the country due to inadequacies in the existing system. Problems such as broken pipes, damaged sewers, lead contamination and boil water notices continue to pervade our water infrastructure.
Engineers Ireland and the Irish Academy of Engineering maintain that a failure to urgently address these issues has the potential to damage our economic growth, competitiveness, population well-being and, in the long-run, the living environment. The creation of a world class water system will be expensive and the people of Ireland deserve the highest standard of management and delivery, best provided by a single national utility.
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Being secure when surfing the web is not just important on a desktop computer – you're potentially more at risk when browsing on a portable device. Not only can people see what you're typing or browsing on the go, but people can also gain access to your network through unsecure Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connections. Here are the main ways that people can gain access to your details:
- Knowing passwords: If you use your phone, tablet or laptop in public, you're more at risk of someone seeing, or even guessing your password. Make sure it's as cryptic and complicated as possible, but of course you need to ensure you remember it. Using a tool such as LastPass can ensure account safety. Try using two-factor or multi-factor authorisation such as fingerprint or a unique pattern for an extra layer of security.
- Spam: Mainly through emails, hackers can send unsolicited messages, or spam, to large amounts of people and it's likely that someone will click on them. Don't click on any emails or links from unknown sources and be wary of them on social media too. It's better to be safe than sorry, so protect your emails by setting up spam folders and don't communicate with users who aren't known to you.
- Using card details online: When you're shopping online, you need to make sure you're even more secure than normal. Keep your security software up-to-date and look for sites with web addresses with "https://" or "shttp://", which means the site takes extra measures to help secure your information. "http://" is not as secure and will leave you more at risk.
It's likely that either you or someone you know will be targeted at some point, so you need to ensure that security is as tight as possible to reduce the amount of damage that a hacker can inflict. Here are some tips to protecting yourself when browsing the web and things you should look out for:
- Use secure Wi-Fi: If a Wi-Fi connection is not secured, unauthorised people may have access to what you're browsing online. If the connection between your device and the Wi-Fi is not encrypted, or if someone creates a spoof hotspot – essentially an internet connection owned by hackers to lure you in, then your device will be particularly at risk. Here's the best way to ensure your Wi-Fi is secured.
- Turn Bluetooth off: Whenever you're out on the go, you should switch Bluetooth off when you're not using it. Ensure your device is not 'discoverable' and don't pair devices in public when creating a connection. You should always restrict access where possible to prevent people from scanning or transmitting to your device.
- Be vigilant and prompt: Of course, you should never leave your device unattended and always ensure you've put a passcode on your phone or tablet. Using it on the go increases the risk of it being stolen, and ensures nobody can see your screen from behind you or by your side. If someone does violate your privacy in any way, act promptly to protect yourself and limit the damage by defending yourself appropriately.
The main security emphasis lies with reputable companies which should ensure they are as safe as possible. As recent cases involving companies including TalkTalk have shown, firms which are exploited can see their reputations be affected with a long-lasting impact.
It's important to note that no system is fool-proof, but you must take every step possible to protect an online business against hackers who could steal vital information. Here are some tips to ensure your company's assets are secured:
- Change passwords and limit access: When installing software or a machine out of the box, change the password upon setup. This is one of the most common security mistakes from companies and is simple to sort. Keep the amount of people with access to an absolute minimum, ensuring that passwords are changed regularly to monitor activity and spot any unusual activity promptly.
- Update your software: Updating your software, plugins and systems ensures that security is at its tightest. Anti-virus software should also be installed in some form. Regular checks and updates on your software will allow you to become familiar with the activity on your site and pick up on any vulnerabilities.
- Encrypt data: Visa and MasterCard are amongst those who require businesses to have certain procedures set up and encrypting data is one of those in order to protect customers' personal data. Sometimes, particularly for small businesses, it can be useful to outsource this part of your business using a system such as PayPal. Ensure that you research thoroughly beforehand to ensure it's a reputable firm.
To find about more on the security of your ecommerce site, read my recent blog post here. Take a look at Igniyte's guide to protecting company reputation here for details of how to implement internal security procedures, and get in touch with me at email@example.com or on +44 (0) 203 542 8689 if you'd like to discuss protecting your brand's reputation.


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Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
Quick Tips #388
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, nine out of ten drownings occur on inland waters, within a few feet of safety. Most of the victims owned personal flotation devices but were not wearing them.
Personal flotation devices, commonly referred to as PFDs (also called life jackets and vests), are life-saving devices used in play and work situations. Most people are familiar with use of PFDs in boating, water sport activities and cruise ships. There are also other uses that are not commonly thought of including worker protection. Those who work on bridges, docks, ship repair and off-shore oil and gas rigs (to name a few) also use PFDs. When PFDs are required, their use goes far beyond just donning the device. There are certain procedures and criteria from agencies like the United States Coast Guard (USCG) that must be met to ensure that a worker is properly protected when wearing these devices.
PFDs work on the principle of buoyancy, and help keep a wearer's head above water in case he/she physically cannot. There are different ratings for different types of PFDs. This rating depends on the buoyancy needed and the application of the device. The devices are rated as Type I, II, III, IV and V. These PFDs are required and/or recommended by the USCG and state law enforcement agencies for different applications. The minimum amount of buoyancy for each device type is listed below:
Type I = 22 lbs.
Type II (Near Shore Buoyant Vest) = 15.5 lbs.
Type III (Flotation Aid) = 15.5 lbs.
Type IV = 16.5 lbs.
Type V = 15.5 – 22 lbs.
According to the Personal Flotation Device Manufacturer's Association (PFDMA) most adults need an extra 22 lbs. of buoyancy in comparison to their body weight to keep their heads above water.
The following list explains the types of PFD's and what they are recommended by the USCG to be used for and when they are required.
Type I PFD's – Off-shore life jackets: These are the best devices for all waters, open ocean, rough seas or remote water where rescue may be slow in coming. This type of device is also used as abandon-ship life jackets for commercial vessels and all vessels carrying passengers for hire.
Type II PFD's – Near-shore buoyant vests: For general boating activities, calm inland waters or where there is a good chance for fast rescue.
Type III PFD's – Flotation aids: For general boating or specialized activity that is marked on the device (such as water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, hunting etc.). These devices are best for calm inland waters or where there is a good chance for fast rescue.
Type IV PFD's – Throwable devices: these devices are designed to be thrown to persons in distress. Often this type of device includes boat seat cushions, ring buoys and horseshoe buoys. These are not designed to be worn and should be supplemented by a wearable PFD. Both the throwable and wearable devices should be readily available for emergency situations.
Type V PFD's – Special use devices: Used only for special uses and conditions. Typically these are labeled with their limits of use. Commonly these flotation devices are used for canoeing/kayaking, boardsailing, deck suits, work vests for commercial vessels and man over-board situations and law enforcement. Also included in this classification are hybrid inflatables. Hybrid inflatables are deflated devices and can be inflated on demand. These devices can have a buoyancy of between 22 and 34 lbs.
An important part of having and using a PFD is the fit. PFDs should fit comfortably and snug. It is important to try the PFD on before use. It should not ride up your body. To test whether the PFD has the correct buoyancy for your weight, when lying on your back in water and relaxing, the PFD should keep your chin well above water. If it does not, a device with higher buoyancy is needed.
Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association
(Rev. 7/2014)
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Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2015
Treating cancer is far more advanced today than it was just a few years ago with a wide spectrum of treatment options available. Most often a patient's treatment plan will call for radiation therapy as it is one of the most common treatments for cancer.
Radiation therapy is a very important tool in the fight against cancer with two out of three people with cancer undergoing some form of radiation therapy as part of their treatment. Radiation therapy uses special equipment to send high-energy particles or waves, such as x-rays, gamma rays, electron beams or protons to destroy cancer cells. It is used predominantly for the treatment of solid cancers.
Radiation therapy can be given in two different ways – from outside the body (external-beam radiation therapy) or inside the body (internal radiation therapy - Brachytherapy). External radiation therapy usually involves using a machine called a linear accelerator that directs high-energy rays from outside the body into the tumor.
The first use of linear accelerator in medicine dates back to the 1950s. TrueBeam linear accelerator is one such advanced machine capable of delivering all types of radiation like Intensity Modulated Radiation (IMRT), Image guided radiation (IGRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). These techniques use non-invasive tumor-destroying radiation to treat cancers throughout the body while limiting damage to nearby healthy tissue.
TrueBeam linear accelerators use flattening filter-free (FFF) photon beams to destroy cancer cells. An added advantage of using linear accelerator in FFF mode is the marked increase in dose rates, up to 1400 MU/min and 2400 MU/min and this will shorten overall treatment delivery time.
The high doses are delivered with precision and accuracy, resulting in the cancer cells losing their ability to reproduce and dying. Another main advantage of using TrueBeam linear accelerator is that its imaging system allows physicians to track the tumor during treatment, even when the tumor moves due to natural breathing patterns.
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Follow the fishing vessel Ajax PZ36 as she fishes the North Atlantic for sustainable MSC Certified Cornish hake.
Based in Newlyn, Cornwall her skipper and crew of five fish short trips of three and four days during neap tides using gill nets.
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What are some of the frustrations involved in cryptocurrency lending besides the risk of fraud? It may be that you have trouble finding a lending platform that will operate in your country due to unreasonable regulations.
Let's face it; the government will always want what it perceives as its cut and that's what the debate over regulating cryptocurrencies and related platforms is really about. Platforms like ETHLend could solve that problem by creating fully decentralized peer-to-peer lending networks.
ETHLend has already concluded its token sale, but the token has recently made a 24-hour jump in value of over 50%. As the name implies, you can borrow and lend ETH over its network. The lending volume is good, with 300 ETH being loaned in a 2-week period.
Good Workaround for the Unbanked and Citizens of Countries With Unreasonable Regulation
It's hard to get a loan when you don't have easy access to banking services. Fact of life. Recently I saw someone filling out a Western Union form and I thought she could have done the same job with Litecoin or DASH if she had known about them and the recipient knew where to spend cryptocurrencies. Maybe the recipient would have to walk for two days to get to the nearest bank to receive the money. If the recipient has to do that, then it may also be too much trouble to go to a bank for a loan.
With a platform like ETHLend, people can loan or borrow money without having a bank sitting in the middle of the transaction. You don't have to trust your bank to make all the right calls and, FDIC or not, you don't have to put up with the worry of what would happen if the bank goes under because it took too many unwarranted risks with your money.
You decide what risk level you are comfortable taking when you can decide who to make loans too, and you can usually get a better interest rate on your money, too. Just keep one eye over your shoulder if you are in a public place so we don't have a repeat of what happened to Ross Ulbricht and don't carry anything that's "mission critical" if you are traveling and there's a reasonable chance that your devices might be handled by the authorities.
Of course, this does invite jokes like, "The first rule of cryptocurrency investment is you never talk about your cryptocurrency-related investments."As long as you are sufficiently discreet and take all possible security precautions, neither government authorities nor the platform developers can stop you from using ETHLend.
This is coming from somebody who got her BTCJam account suspended purely because BTCJam suspended operations in the United States due to unrealistic regulations, folks. Of course a decentralized platform that's hard to shut down on is going to be attractive to people who have this problem.
ETHLend Is Officially In Alpha
Basically, this just means that the dapp is on the Ethereum Mainnet but may have a few minor bugs. Just don't let that intimidate you if you want to see what this cool dapp that can give regulators the runaround with a little caution by users looks like – the flip side of that being that due diligence is a good thing when deciding who to give loans to. (Economic freedom does have its downside, but can be worth it if you don't want the banks and the Fed dictating what you can and can't do with your money.)
It does look rather pared-down if you are interested in lending something other than ETH or might feel more comfortable asking for collateral, but the developer team does plan to fix that. The roadmap indicate that the ETHLend team intends to enable short selling and lending other cryptocurrencies and tokens in late 2018, and enable enhanced features like sophisticated collateral control by the middle of 2019.
So invest in the ETHLend token or invest in the loan listings on its platform or do both. A 50% jump in the value of its token and 300 ETH in loans in two weeks are kind of hard to ignore if you've been interested in getting into the peer-to-peer lending market but haven't been sure where to start because it's tough to find a platform that will operate in your country. As an added feel-good bonus, you might be helping members of the unbanked population become more self-sufficient while doing an end run around the banks and the regulators.
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|An Examination of Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator's Leadership Practices and Their Relationship to Quality of Care
|David G. Wolf
College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Eastern University (PA)
Unpublished doctoral dissertation: May 2012
The purpose of this study was to identify potential associations between administrator transformational leadership behaviors and quality of care in skilled nursing facilities.
A total of 76 nursing facilities, from a target population of 680, participated in the study (11% response rate). Administrators completed the Leadership Practices Inventory Self, and asked several of their direct reports to complete the LPI-Observer (N=325). Quality of care indicators came from the federal government Nursing Home Compare 5-Star rating system. The typical administrator was Caucasian (87%), with a bachelor's degree (45%) or master's degree (47%), with either less than one year at that facility (26%), 2-5 years (33%) or 6-10 years (25%), earning $90,000 – 109,000 in annual salary, and belonging to a professional society (59%). An equal number of males and females participated. Most Observers described themselves as Caucasian (78%), with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (55%), had reported to their leader for more than one year (91%). Internal reliabilities (Cronbach alpha) coefficients in this study were .85 Model, .92 Inspire, .86 Challenge, .86 Enable and .92 Encourage.
Model was the leader practice most frequently reported being engaged in by the administrators, followed by Challenge, and then Encourage, and Inspire, and Enable. The same rank order was reported by their constituents (Observers).
There was empirical support for the research question: Do exemplary leadership behaviors (as identified by Kouzes and Posner) have a relationship with the overall quality of care in skilled nursing facilities? PLS (partial least squares) path models based on the responses of the administrators indicated that Inspiring a Shared Vision, Challenging the Process, and Encouraging the Heart were the most important predictors of Quality of Care. The most important predictors of Quality of Care based on the responses of the Observers were Inspiring a Shared Vision and Enabling Others to Act.The author concludes:
that the leaders and the observers had different perceptions concerning which exemplary leadership behaviors most influenced the quality of care; however, Inspiring a Shared Vision was a common behavior considered to be the most important by both groups of respondents in this study (p. 90). The R2 values of the PLS path models indicated that moderate proportions (17.0% and 15.6%) of the variance in Quality of Care were explained by exemplary leadership behaviors as described by the leaders and the observers respectively. Nevertheless, the predicted effects of the leadership behaviors on Quality of Care were sufficiently high to imply that the results exhibited theoretical and practical importance (p. 98). There was insufficient statistical evidence to determine is any others factors, such as income level, age, gender, education, tenure, etc. have a significant correlation with quality of care.The author points out:
Given the increasingly volatile and challenging nature of long-term care facilities, characterized by advances in medical technology, the expanding needs of an aging population, and the increasing expectations of the regulatory bodies and corporate management, there is a growing need for a new breed of nursing home administrator, who must not only be competent in administration but also in exercising leadership, involving the premises of Inspiring a Shared Vision, Enabling Others to Act, and Challenging the Process. In the 21st century more visionary and inspiring leaders are needed to articulate visions that enhance collaboration towards progressive reform of quality of care, and to inspire subordinates to go beyond their own interests and expectations. The results of this study are consistent with the view that exemplary leadership practices, as posited by Kouzes and Posner (2003) based on trust, loyalty, and respect, are a potential alternative to cope with the expanding consumer, corporate, and regulatory demands at long-term care facilities. By raising awareness of the benefits of exemplary leadership practices and their attributes, administrators can learn to transform themselves and their followers to increase the overall quality of care within their facilities (pp. 102-103).The first recommendation for action by the author "is for more leadership development and training for the leaders of long-care facilities" (p. 104). He goes on to conclude:
Based upon the cross-sectional survey data collected in this study, it is predicted that exemplary leadership behaviors as defined by Kouzes and Posner (2003) are related to the overall quality of care in skilled nursing facilities. The results were consistent with leadership theory. They indicated that, to improve quality of care, leaders should articulate the vision of an organizational culture that portrays a sense of caring as well as inspire a compassionate perspective for the needs of others (Inspiring a Shared Vision). They should also act as mentors and coaches with concern about removing obstacles that might inhibit the performance and development of their subordinates (Challenging the Process) and they should listen carefully so they can accurately diagnose the needs of their subordinates in order to optimize their potential (Enabling Others to Act) (p.110).


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Well I rather have a stripped aluminum flashlight host,'than a plastic toythey are toys.....hence why we strip them and put laser components in them. almost every laser we have today started out as something else and was modified to be what we like; C6, 501b, C8, etc.......
Yeah the flash lights are metal.. Imagine putting 3 or 5 diodes in there in a circle??? Then it would be a real light saber!!i dont think the second one is a plastic toy.....it takes 3x AA so it is decently large. watch the video on the page
EDIT: i dont like the design at all but some people will love it
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I started with a mandala pattern with a thick marker pen.
Since the marker worked so well, I felt braver and tried a Posca paint pen next.
Then I did an allover pattern just in paint pen.
I started thinking about other media that might work on rubber and figured it was time to try alcohol markers and the Tim Holtz Spritzer Tool I recently invested in. I used a crocheted doily as a stencil.
And from alcohol markers it was only a short step to turn to solvent ink. I used a soft foam stamp and Staz On ink for this balloon.
Finally I thought about paint, and decided to try watered down gesso. That worked as well!
Here are the tools and media I used to decorate my balloons:
Pretty fun right? Now go forth my friend and decorate some balloons of your own! Thanks for visiting my blog and Happy Spring!


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Watch the wonderful new trailer for Jo Empson's new picture book Chimpanzees for Tea here!
Poor Vincent has terrible trouble remembering everything on shopping list his mother gives him leading to disastrous consequences.
This beautiful, stylish and clever book has been animated into delightful motion by the incredibly talented Harriet Farren.
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Published on April 7th 2016 by Puffin Books, we can hardly wait, so we're glad we can watch the trailer again!


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The Great Socio. Other words. The end. Ohhh wait, I will fill in the gaps too! The Great Socio are a Philadelphia-based group that originated in the Lehigh Valley. Their most peculiar feature is that they are a rock band with no guitar player. This gives adequate room for the other instruments to breathe (like practicing Tai Chi on stage!). What instruments? I am glad that you asked, imaginary friend. We have Monty on the synthesizer, Alberto on that vocal thing and trumpet, Craig on bass guitar, and some other dude on drums (his name is Drew). In a serious manner, I would like to use TGS as an example of how music can act as transformation in order to change lives.
Soooos, I walk into the World Cafe Live in Wilmington, Delaware last Friday and I ask the guy if any Socios were playing tonight. "Why yes actually! The GREAT one" he replied. Disbelieving in a spiritual connexion to coincidences, I said "One ticket please!". The event at hand was called the Homey Awards and this was the 8th annual gathering. It seemed to be a means of recognizing semi-undiscovered regional talent. I arrived rather late, and The Great Socio had already won best rock song for Modern Grip. I thought to myself, what a liberal political structure this must be in order to allow a non-guitar band to win best rock song. Happiness was for me in this thought. They also won best Live Act shortly before taking the stage. Talk about pressure! G'luck!
Let me rewind. Although, I do not need your permission. I'm an adult! I have seen TGS perform 3 times prior to this night. My reaction has always hovered around: "These guys are talented and put a lot of effort into what they do, but I'm not in love with any of their songs." Bass Man Craig had told me that people adore them when they perform for large audiences in Philadelphia, and this resulted in having a good many die-hard fans. But Craig, I mean, statistically there's going to be several Bruce Willis fans in large groups of people. He said I wasn't getting the point. I said he wasn't. We probably met in the middle with mutual confusion. To sum up all the historical data, I thought TGS have always been fun, talented, and cool guys to hang out with. I cannot honestly say I felt anything more than that. Now, Music as Transformation begins.
Socio commenced. It was like 2 independent exploding things had big enough explosions to reach each other and amplify into a larger exploding conglomerate of fire. It was hot, to say the least. Berto was moving his whole body with the music (Orenda approved!), but it did not appear to be choreographed. That shit was natur-al! Monty was rockin' the fuck out on his wall of synths and making noises that Depeche Mode would give a thumbs up to. Craig's fingers and face were all like "I'm damn good at bass." No rhyme intended. It was like seeing Optimus Prime as a vehicle and then later seeing him as a robot without observing the gradual change and just having to make a David Hume style Necessary Connexion. Just for the record, I hate Transformers. Not a joke. The Great Socio earned their middle word with this new edifice that stared down on it's spectators.
There were 2 main factors that made me love their songs this night. The first being the way Alberto enunciated his words. So finite, so perfect, so on-point! His vocal presentation made their music so damn enjoyable that I was smirking throughout. Secondly, Monty's synths were bangin'. He had such a large number of pieces of gear linked together that I had no idea exactly how he synthesized each timbre. The synthesizer has been my favorite instrument for as long as I have been a serious musician, and I can honestly say that this man did justice to my people (electronic music community). Let us not discredit the contributions of Craig and Drew. They played with incredible precision and gave off great energy as well. The whole package was an easy sell.
This was not the same band that I had experienced in the past. It was illustrated perfectly when they played Criminals. I never cared for this song when I had attended previous performances. This round, I got chills. Chilly chills that I liked, and I hate being cold! They all delivered. It was a new energy for a new collection of people. Quick side note: Berto threw down his top hat at one point and kicked it. It flew over the entire audience near the stage and followed an immaculate trajectory to a girl sitting down. It was executed to such perfection that I couldn't tell if it was spontaneous or not. It had to be one of the coolest things I've ever witnessed at a live show. The audience was better for it. We were transforming too. Lastly I would just like to emphasize the music as transformation concept with two pictures of Monty that I stole from his Facebook (don't hate me). Monty - a normal looking dude to Monty - holy fuck that's a shiny golden god of handsome! Believe me now? Catch the Great Socio on their current tour, and also please support their Kickstarter campaign (link below) if you like what they do. There is only four days left to meet the goal, and they are well deserving.
|Monty Before
|Monty After
-S.O. out…
Extra: Craig is my ex-landlord. According to Mitch Hedberg, Craig and I will probably build a go-cart in a dream one day.
The Great Socio on Facebook -www.facebook.com/TheGreatSOCIO


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